Cannon XHG1S manual

HD Video Camera Recorder Instruction Manual Caméscope et lecteur vidéo HD Manuel d'instruction Videocámara y grabadora HD Manual de Instrucciones PUB. DIM-894 English Français Español NTSC C OP Y[...]

2 Introduction Important Usage Instructions WAR NI NG : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHO CK, DO NO T EXPOSE THIS PR ODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTUR E. WAR NI NG : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOC K AND TO REDUCE ANNO YING I NTERFERENCE, USE THE REC OMMENDED ACCESSORIE S ONL Y . COPYRIGHT W ARNING: Unauthorized recordin g of copyri ghted mater[...]

3 Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions th e wo rd “ p rod uc t ” re fe r s t o the Canon HD Video Camera Recorder XH G1S A / X H A1S A and all its accessories. 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus n ear water . 6.[...]

4 25. Outdoor Antenn a Groundin g — If an outside antenna is connected to the product, be sure the antenna is grounded so as to provide some pr otection against voltage surges and built-up static char ges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI / NFP A No. 70—1984, provides information with respect to proper gr ounding of the mast an[...]

5 Introduction The XH G1S / XH A1S - A Broad Range of Capabilities Ultimate HD Quality Impr oved lens with 20x zoom The lens features not only 20x zoom but also impr oved operability thanks to the knurled focus, zoom, and iris rings. In additi on , you can now manually fo cus while using the zoom. 3CCD system By using three 1 /3-in. CCDs (each with[...]

6 About this Manual Thank you for pur chasing the Canon XH G1S / XH A1S . Please read this manual car efully before you use the camcor der and retain it for future r efer ence. Shou ld your camcorder fail to operate correctl y , refer to Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g (1 4 5 ) . Conventions Used in this Manual  : Precautions r elated to the camcor[...]

7 Introduction About the HD/HDV and SD/DV Specifications In the manual, a distinction is made between video sign al standards (camera section ) and recor ding standar ds (recor der section). The video signal can be set to HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition) specifications; the r ecording standar d on the tape will be HDV or DV , respec[...]

8 Contents Introducti on The XH G1S / XH A1S - A B road Range of Capabi lities ............... ............... ................... ............... ............ ....... 5 About this Ma nual .................... ............... ................... ............... ................... ............... ....... ..... ................... ....... 6 Checking[...]

9 Introduction Customization Custom Preset Settings .......................... ................... ............... ............... ................... ........... . ............... ......... 89 Customized Functio ns ........................ ................... ............... ................ ................... .............. ............ ........[...]

10 Checking the Supplied Accessories CA-920 Compact Power Adapter DC-920 DC Coupler BP-950G Battery Pack WL-D5000 Wireless Control ler SD Memor y Card HDVM-E63PR Digital Videocassette 2 x AA (R6) Batteries (for the wireless controller) STV-290N Stereo Video Cable DTC-1000 Component Video Cable Adjustment Band (for the external microphone holder) T [...]

11 Introduction Components Guide External control mode* VCR/PLA Y mode Power off Manual Auto Shutter -Priority Aperture -Priority Spotlight Night Easy Recording Left side view Recording prog rams dial * Reserved mode for future software development. DISP . (display) button ( 33) PEAKING button ( 39) MAGN. (magnification) button ( 39) (recor d revie[...]

12 *o n l y . Right side view ZOOM SPEED switch ( 35) / (car d/tape) switch ( 114) VIDEO 2 terminal ( 81) HD/SD SDI terminal* ( 79) GENLOCK terminal* ( 46) TIME CODE terminal* ( 46) MIC (external microphone) terminal ( 49) switches ( 50) switches ( 52) Lens hood ( 22) Lens hood locking scr ew ( 22) switches ( 51) CH1 input terminal ( 50) CH2 input [...]

13 Introduction , Using tripods Do not use tripods with mounting screws longer than 5.5 mm (0.2 in.) as this may c ause damage to the c amcorder . T o use tripods featuring 3/8" mounting screws, attach first the supplied tripod ad apter base and attach the tripod to the adapter base. About the T erminal (LANC) stands for Loc al Applic ation Co[...]

14 To p v i e w (pause) button ( 107) / DRIVE MODE button ( 117) (stop) butt on ( 107) / (metering mode) button ( 118) (rewind) button ( 107) / – button ( 120) (play) button ( 107) / SLIDESHOW button ( 120) (fast forward) button ( 107) / + button ( 120) REC (recor d) button ( 86) ST ART/ STOP but ton ( 30) LOCK switch ( 31) OPEN/EJECT switch ( 25[...]

15 Introduction WL-D5000 Wireless Controller PHOTO button ( 114) ST ART/ STOP but ton ( 30) MENU button ( 27) TV SCREEN butt on ( 74) SLIDESHOW button ( 120) DA T A CODE button ( 110) INDEX WRITE button ( 74) AUDIO MONITOR button ( 83) END SEARCH button ( 34) SEARCH SELECT bu tton ( 109, 110) REC P AUSE button ( 86) REW button ( 107) ZERO SET MEMOR[...]

16 Preparat ions Preparing the Power Supply Charging the Battery Pack Disconnect the DC coupler fr om the compact pow er adapter before char ging. Remove the terminal cover of the battery pack. 1. Connect the power cord to the compact power adapte r . 2. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 3. Attach the battery pack to the comp act power adapt[...]

17 Preparations Using a Household Power Outlet 1. T urn the dial to OFF . 2. Attach the DC coupler to the camcor der . Open the battery c ompartment cover and slide the DC coupler all the way into the compartment and press gently until it clicks. 3. Connect the power cord to the power adapter . 4. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 5. Connect[...]

18  Charging, Recording and Playback Times The following times ar e approximate and vary acco rding to the char ging, r ecor ding and playback conditions. * Approximate times for recor ding with repeated oper ations such as start/stop, zooming, power on/off. Actual time may be shorter . Battery Pack BP-930 BP-945 BP-950G BP-970G Charging Time wi[...]

19 Preparations Preparing the Camcorder Attaching and Deta ching the Eye Cup Attaching the Eye Cup Attach the eye cup so that it covers the rubber portion of viewf inder unit. • The dioptric adjustment lever can be operated even with the eye cup attached. • For left eye use, attach the eye cu p so that the pr otruding portion faces the opposite[...]

20 Using the LCD Display 1. Slide the OPEN swit ch in the dire ction of the arrow to unlock the LCD pa nel. 2. Pull out the LCD panel. 3. Rotate the LCD panel and adjust it to the desired position.  Y ou can change the LCD display to black & white ( 21).  By default, the viewfinder display is turned off while you use the LCD panel. Howe v[...]

21 Preparations Using the Viewfinder and th e LCD Display Simultaneously By default, the viewfinder display is turned off while you use the LCD display . Follow the procedur e below to use both of them simultaneously . 1. Press the MENU button. 2. T urn the SELECT/SET dial to select [DISPLA Y SETUP/ ] and pres s the dial. 3. Select [CVF+LCD ON], se[...]

22 Fastening the Grip Belt Adjust the grip belt so that you can r each the zoom lever with your index and middle finger , and the ST ART/STOP button with your thumb. Attaching the Shoulder Strap Pass the ends throu gh the strap mount and adjust the length of the strap. Be careful not to dr op the camcorde r when adjusting the strap or the grip belt[...]

23 Preparations Opening and Closing the T erminal Covers Open the covers for th e following terminals in or der to access them. * only . Opening the T ermina l Covers 1. Open the terminal cover and pull it out. 2. Grasp the strip connecting the cover to the camcor der and pull. This step is not necess ary for the HD/SD SDI terminal and VIDEO 2 term[...]

24 Using the W ireless Controller When you press the buttons on the wireless contro ller , point it at the camcor der’ s remote sensor . Inserting the Batteries The wireless controller opera tes with two AA (R6) batteries. 1. Open the battery cover . 2. Insert the batteries following the + and – markings. 3. Close the battery cover .  The ca[...]

25 Preparations Loading/Removing a Cassette Use only videocassettes marked with the logo . For recording in HDV we r ecommend you use videocassettes designed for HDV recor ding. 1. Slide the OPEN/EJECT switch to open the cassette compart ment cover . The cassette compartment opens automat ically . 2. Load/remove the cas sette. • Insert the casset[...]

26 Inserting/Removing a Memor y Card Y ou can use only SDHC (SD High Ca pacity) memo ry car ds, SD memory car ds or MultiMedia Cards (MMC) with this camcor der . Inserting the Card 1. Set the dial to OFF . 2. Push the OPEN switch in the dir ection of the arrow to open the bat tery/memory car d compartment cover . 3. Insert the memory car d straight[...]

27 Preparations Changing Settings with the MENU Button Many of the camcor der’ s functions can be changed fr om the on-scre en menu. Selecting Menus and Settings 1. Press the MENU button to open the menu. 2. T ur n the SELECT/SET dial to select a submenu and pr ess the dial. 3. T ur n the SELECT/SET dial to select a menu it em and p ress the dial[...]

28 Language and Date/T ime Settings Changing the Display Language The default language for displays an d menu items is En glish. The language c an be changed to German , Spanish, Fren ch, Italian, Polish, Ru ssian, simplified Chinese or Japanese. T o change the display la nguage, open the menu and select [DISPLA Y SETUP/ ]. Select [LANGUAGE ], sele[...]

29 Preparations Displaying the Date and Time while Recording Y ou can display the date and time in the lower left corner of the screen. Open the menu and select [DISPLA Y SETUP/ ]. Select [GUIDE INFO], set it to [D/T DISPLA Y] and close the menu. Changing the Date Format Y ou can select between thr ee date formats: [JAN . 1, 2008], [1. JAN. 2008] a[...]

30 Recording Recording The default recor ding standar d is HDV . About the au dio recording, r efer to the relevant ch apter ( 49). Recording 1. Remove the lens cap. 2. Move the / (car d/tape) switc h to . 3. Pr ess the lo ck butto n and set the dial to a recor ding pr ogram. 4. Press the ST ART/STOP button to beg in recor ding. • The tally lamp [...]

31 Recording Low-angle Recording The carrying handle is equipped with a dupl icate set of recor ding and zoom contr ols, ideal for low-angle recor ding. Slide the LOCK switch in the dir ection of the arrow to prevent the acciden tal operation of these contr ols. Power Saving Mechanisms Power Save Function In order to protec t the tape and video hea[...]

32 Screen Displays while Recor ding Tim e c o d e Y ou can select between drop frame or non-drop frame time code ( 44). Remaining tape Indicate s the remaining time on the tape in mi nutes. “ END” will ap pear when the tape reache s the end. • When the time left is less than 15 seconds, the remaining tape time may not appear . • Depending o[...]

33 Recording Selecting the On-Screen Displa ys Y ou can select the amount of information sh own on the screen fr om full, partial or no display . Repeatedly pressing the DISP . button will cycle through the options in the following sequenc e. 1 This level cannot be selected if [SYSTEM SE TUP/ ] [ALL DISPLA Y] is set to [DISABLE]. 2 If [DISPLA Y SET[...]

34 Selecting the Signal Standard and Aspect Ratio Y ou can select the signal standar d of your r ecordi n g (high definition or standar d definition) and, for standar d definition recor dings, also the aspect ratio of the r ecording. Sin ce the displays on the camcorde r have an aspect ratio of 16:9, when you select [SD4:3] the pictur e will appear[...]

35 Recording Zooming Y ou can operate the zoom using the zoom lever on the side grip or the one on the carrying handle. Y ou can also use the zoom ring on the lens or the zoom buttons on the wir eless controller . With the customized function s ( 97) you can change the di rect ion and r esponse sensitivity of adjustment when the zoom ring is us ed,[...]

36 Zoom buttons on the carrying handle: The zoom sp eed is constant and can be set to one of 16 zoom speed levels. Set the ZOOM SPEED switch to C (constant) and change the zoom speed level as described previously . Zoom buttons on the supplied wir eless contr oller: The zoom speed is constan t and cannot be adjusted. Zoom Preset This function enabl[...]

37 Recording Adjusting the Focus The camcord er can be set to Autofocus or Manual Focus. Autofocus The autofocus can be set to Normal AF or Instant AF *. The camcor der has also a Push AF function to allow for a temporary autofocus while focusi ng manually . Manual Focus With the customized functions ( 97 ) you can change the direction and r espons[...]

38 When recor ding under bright conditions, the cam cor der closes down the apertur e. When the aperture value used is too large, the pictur e may a ppear blurr ed. T ur n the bu ilt-in ND filter on/off according to the scr een display ( 41).  When you attach the optional Wide Converter to the camcor der , set the camcorder to a r ecording mode [...]

39 Recording Using the Focus Assist Functio ns (Peaking and Magnifying) In order to make m anual focusing easier , you can use two assist functions: Peaking emphasizes the outlines of the subject creati ng a clearer contrast, and Magnifying enlar ges the image on the scr een. Y ou can also combine both for greater ef fect. With the custom function [...]

40 Focus Preset This function enables a focus position to be memorized. Later , you can return to the preset focus position instantly . Y ou can also select the speed at which the camcorder returns to the preset focus position. Presetting the Focus 1. Set the focus mode switch to M. “MF” appears. 2. Set the POSITION PRESET switch to FOCUS. The [...]

41 Recording Using the ND Filter When recor ding under bright conditions, the camcorde r closes down the apertur e. When the aperture valu e used is too larg e, the picture ma y appear blurred. T ur n the built-in ND filter on/off accord ing to the screen display . When using a recor ding progra m other than M Manual and if the AGC swit ch is set t[...]

42 Selecting the Frame Rate Y ou can select from the foll owing frame rates depending on the re cording mode: 60i, 30F , 24F (2:3 pulldown-converted) 60i, 30F , 24F (2:3 pu lldown-co nverted o r 2:3:3: 2 pulldown -converted) 60i Mode Records 60 interlaced fields per second, th e sam e as standard-definition TV sign als. 30F Mode Records 30 frames p[...]

43 Recording Selecting the Frame Rate Open the menu and select [SIGNAL SETUP]. Select [FRAME RA TE], select a setting option and select [YES] to confirm the selection and close the menu. The selected frame rate appears on-screen. Selecting the 24F Pulldown Mode Open the menu and sele ct [CAMERA SETUP]. Selec t [24F MODE SEL], selec t a setting opti[...]

44 Setting the T ime Code Selecting the Frame Setting When recor ding in a mode other than SD at a frame rate of 24F , you can select between drop frame or non-drop frame time code . Open the menu and select [SIGNAL SETUP]. Sele ct the [TIME CODE] submenu and then [FRAME SETTNG]. Select a setting optio n and close the menu. When you select the [NON[...]

45 Recording  In SD mode with the frame rate set to 24F , the fr ames value of the time code can be set only in multiples of 5. When you change the fra me rate from 60i/30F to 24F , the frames value of the time code will automatically become a multiple of 5.  When you mix drop frame and non-drop frame time codes (including 24F frame rate in S[...]

46 Synchronizing the Camcorder ’ s T ime Code Y ou can synchronize this camcorder’ s time code to an external time code generator . Y ou can also include in the recor ding the user bit signal r eceived from the TIM E CODE terminal ( 48). The camcorde r offers the followi ng synchronization opti ons. Genlock When a refer ence sync signal (analog[...]

47 Recording  While a time code signal is b eing received, th e [FR AME SETTNG] and [COUN T -UP] settin gs of the camcorder will be ignor ed and the external time code ’ s drop-frame bit will be used instead (if the external time code is non-drop frame, “NDF” will appear on the side panel).  The Genlock synchronization stabilizes aft er[...]

48 Setting the User Bit The user bit display can be selected from the date or the time of re cording, or an identi fication code consisting of 8 characters in the hexadecimal system that is usefu l for labeling tapes. Ther e ar e sixteen possible characters: the numbers 0 to 9 and the letters A to F . If user bit information is being rece ived alon[...]

49 Recording Audio Recording When recor ding on the tape in either HDV or DV standar d, audio is recor ded on two channels. The audio transfer rate is 384 kbps and the sampling fr equency is 48 kHz. Y ou can recor d audio in 16-bit mode (samplin g frequency 48 kHz), or 12-bit mode (sampling frequency 32 kHz). • Audio is recor ded on channels 1 an[...]

50 Recording Audio Select the audio input fr om the built-in microphone or external micr ophone (MIC terminal), XLR MIC (XLR terminals) or XLR LINE (XLR terminals). Y ou can select the audio input independently for channel 1 and channel 2. Selecting the Audio Channel Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Sele ct [CH1 INPUT] or [CH2 INPUT], select[...]

51 Recording Using the XLR terminals 1. Connect a microphone to on e of the XLR terminals. T o supply a micropho ne with phantom power , set the corresponding switch to ON. Make sure to connect the m icrophone first, be fore turning the phantom power on. Keep the micr ophone connected when turning off the phantom power . 2. Open the menu and select[...]

52 Hiding/Displaying the Audio Level Indicator Open the men u and select [D ISPLA Y SETUP/ ]. Select [AUDIO L EVEL], select a setting option and clo se the me nu. The audio level indicator can also be turned on/off with a custom key ( 73). Automat ic Audio Adj ustment Set the corr esponding switch to A.  When [CH1 INPUT] and [CH2 INPUT] ar e set[...]

53 Recording  Y ou can activate the audio peak limiter to prev ent audio distortions. Wh en activated, the audio peak limiter will limit the amplitude of audio inpu t signals when they exceed -4 dBFS. The audio peak limiter can be activated if at least one of the channels is set to manual audio adjustment. Open the menu and select [AUD IO SETUP][...]

54 Image Stabilizer Y ou can select to activate the image stabilizer or turn it off de pending on the recor ding conditions. Open the menu and s elect [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [IMG ST AB], select a setting option and close the menu. The image stabilizer cannot be turned off in the Easy Recording mode.  W e recommend turning off the im age stabiliz[...]

55 Recording Using the Programmed AE Modes Programmed au to exposure modes pr ovide advan ced automated r ecording tech niques ensuring professional r esults in va rious shooting conditions. Manual ( 58) This mode offers the cr eative fr eedom of a complete range of manual controls. In Manual mode, you have the option to se t the exposur e at any c[...]

56 Easy Recording The camcorder automatica lly controls th e focus, shutter speed, apertur e, gain, white balance, a nd AE Shift allowing you to simply point and film. This mode locks all of these features and options, making them fixed and unadjustable. Selecting the Progr ammed AE Modes Press the lock button and turn the dial. The symbol of the s[...]

57 Recording Av ailable controls /functions by progra mmed AE mode 1 Available during exposure lock . 2 Available during clear scan. EXP . LOCK button – – PUSH AE button – Iris ring – 1 – 1 – SHUTTER dial – 1 – 1 – AE shift adjustment – – (0) GAIN adjustment – (0 dB) – (AGC ON) WHITE BALANCE adjustment – (auto) Custom pr[...]

58 Recording in Manual Mode Y ou can set the exposure at any combi nation of shu tter speed and apertur e. The aperture value can be adjusted in 1 /8 EV stops; however , the apertur e value di splayed on the scr een will change only in 1/4 EV stops. Av ailable settings * Can only be selected if the custom function [IRIS LIMIT] is set to [OFF]. 1. S[...]

59 Recording  With the custom function [LANC AE SHIF T] ( 97) , you can change the func tion of the AE SHIF T dial on the optional ZR-2000 Zoom Remote Cont roller and use it to change the apertur e value. Push AE In M Manual mode you can use the Push AE function when you want the camcor der to re-e stablish optimal exposure settings by au tomati[...]

60 Recording in Shutter -Priority (Tv) Mode Av ailable shutter speeds when recording movies depend on the selected frame rate: Av ailable shutter speeds when recording still i mages: 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/ 60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500 1. Set the dial to Tv . 2. Select the shutter speed with the SHUTTER dial. With the custom function [OPER.DIREC TION] [...]

61 Recording Recording in Aperture-Priority (Av) Mode The aperture value can be adjusted in 1/8 EV stop s; however , the aperture value displayed on the scree n will change only in 1/4 EV st ops. Av ailable aperture values F1.6, F1.8, F2.0, F2.2, F2.4, F2.6, F 2.8, F3.2, F3.4, F3.7, F4.0, F4.4 , F4.8, F5.2, F5. 6, F6 .2, F6.7, F7.3, F8. 0, F8.7, F9[...]

62 Adjusting the Exposure Exposure Lock 1. Set the dial to , Tv or Av . 2. Press the EXP . LOCK button. • The exposure indicator a ppears. Use the exposu re indicator as an estimate. • The mark above the indicator indicates the standard exposur e (calculated by the camcorde r). The mark of the indicator indicates the cu rrent exposure level wit[...]

63 Recording Gain The gain control adjusts the level of the video sign al generated depending on the lighting and shooting conditions. Y ou can select fr om automatic gain contr ol or one of 3 pr eset gain le vels (L : low, M: middl e, H: high) to which you can independently assign gain values fr om -3 dB to +36 dB ( ) or + 18 dB ( ). Y ou can also[...]

64 Gain Fine T uning 1. Set the dial to M , , Tv or Av . 2. O pen the menu and selec t [CAMERA SETUP]. Select the [GAIN SETTING] submenu and then one of the GAIN switch options. 3. Select [TUNE 0.0dB] and pr ess the SELECT/SET dial. 4. T urn the SELECT/SET dial to select the desired gain lev el and press the dial. After the se tting, you w ill retu[...]

65 Recording White Balance The camcord er uses an electron ic white balance pr ocess to calibrate the pictur e for accurate color display under differ ent lighting conditions. In ad dition to the fully auto mated mode, white balance modes includ e an indoor mode, an outdoor mode, a co lor temperatu re setting and two user -defined custom preset val[...]

66 Setting the Color T emperature 1. Set the dial to a re cording pr ogram other than . 2. Set the AWB switch to OFF and the WHITE BAL. switch to PRE. 3. Set the WHITE BAL. PRESET switch to . The color temperature currently set will be displayed. 4. Press the WHITE BAL. button. The color temperature display will start flashing. 5. T ur n the dial t[...]

67 Recording Zebra Pattern This camcord er has a zebra pattern featur e that shows black and white diagonal stri pes over the ar eas that are overexposed. The ze bra patter n is on ly displayed on the screen and w ill not affect your recor dings. The zebra pattern will not be displaye d while the Peaking function is activated ( 39). Available zebra[...]

68 Color Correction With the color corr ection function you can set the camcor der to detect the characteristi cs of a certain color or pattern (color phase, chroma, ar ea and Y leve l) and corr ect them automatical ly when recor ding. Y ou can set the color corre ction for up to two dif ferent c olors (A and B). When determining the color to be co[...]

69 Recording Activating the Color Corr ection 1. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP] and select the [COLOR CORR.] submenu. 2. Select [CO RRECT], select a co rrection mode and close th e menu. • Y ou can corr ect only the predefined A ar ea, only the predefined B ar ea or both. • appears. MENU (2 7 ) CAMERA SETUP COLOR CORR. COR RECT ••?[...]

70 Skin Detail Function With the skin detail function you can set the camc order to detec t the characteristics of a certain color or tone. Detail in the tar geted ar eas will be softened in or der to conceal skin imperfections. T ar geted ar eas will be identified on the screen by a zebra pattern alternating with the normal picture. On a connected[...]

71 Recording Selective Noise Reduction With the selective noise r eduction function you can set th e camcorder to detect the characteristics of a certain co lor or ton e and autom atically reduce noise in the tar geted areas. This is particul arly useful for chroma keyi ng, as tar geting the selective noise r educt ion to the color of the backgrou [...]

72 Clear Scan This feature allows you to recor d a computer’ s CRT screen or oth er equipment without displaying black band or flicker on the scre en. Y ou can adjust the frequency fr om 60.1 Hz to 203.9 Hz. 1. Set the dial to M or Tv . 2. T urn the SHUTTER dial to set the shutter speed to “CS”. 3. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Sel[...]

73 Recording Custom Keys Y ou can assign fr equently used functions to the custom keys. The custom keys can have dif ferent functions assigned to them in each of the operating modes. Default settings: T o check the current custom key settings: In a recording mode: Open the menu and select [DISPLA Y SETUP/ ]. Select [GUIDE INFO], set it to [CUSTOM K[...]

74 Changing the Cust om Keys Setting * Default value in mode. Open the menu and select [SYSTEM SETUP/ ]. Sele ct [CUSTOM KEY 1] or [CUSTOM KEY 2], select the function you wish to assign to the custom key and close the menu. When you do not wish to use the custom keys, select [(NONE)]. Activating the Functions with the Custom Key [TIME CODE] Time Co[...]

75 Recording [DA T A CODE] Data Code ( 110) Press the CUSTOM KEY (1 or 2) button. The data code appears. Press the bu t ton again to hide the data code. [TC HOLD] Time Code Hold Y ou can pr ess the custom key button to free ze the disp lay of the time code. The time code will continue running normally even while the time code displa y is on hold. T[...]

76 [CP BKWD KEY] Custom Preset Backwar d Key Press the CUSTOM KEY 2 button. Usually , pressing the CUSTOM PRESET SELECT button will cycle forwards to the following custom preset file. Pressing the custom key butt on instead will cycle backwards to the pr eceding custom preset file. CP backward key can only be ope rated with the custom keys. [SDI OU[...]

77 Recording Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal Y ou can generat e and recor d color ba rs signals and a 1 kHz audio r efere nce signal. With the customized functions ( 97) you can choo se between SMP TE standard-defini tion color bars ([TYPE 1]) and A RIB multiformat HDTV color bars ([TYPE 2]) and you can also select the str ength of the audio sig [...]

78 Extern al Connections V ideo Signal Output Standards The standard of th e video signal output from th e HD/SD SDI ( only), HD/SD COMPONENT OUT and HDV/DV terminals depen ds on the standar d used for r ecord ing (or the standar d of the r ecor ding on the tape being played back) and on various menu settings. V ideo output from the VIEWFINDER COMP[...]

79 External Connections Connecting to a Monitor/TV The different recording modes and the correspon din g output terminals are given in the table below: 1 only . 2 The VIEWFINDER COMPONENT OUT terminal is output as 480i. Connection to a High De finition Monitor or HDTV Using the HD/SD SDI T erminal HD/SD SDI T er minal 1 HD/SD COMPONENT OUT and VIEW[...]

80 Activate the HD/SD SDI out put and select the appr opriate video output option (HD or SD). 1. Set the dial to . 2. Open the menu and select [SIGNAL SETUP]. Select [SDI OUTPUT] and set it to [ON] or [ON(OSD)]. 3. From the same [SIG NAL SETUP] s ubmenu select [ SDI SPEC.]. Select [A UTO] or [SD LOCKED] to match the video output you wish to use. 4.[...]

81 External Connections Using the HDV/DV T erminal • When connecting the camcorder to a monitor or TV th at supports DV input, you may need to carry out a procedur e on the monitor or TV to recognize the camera. • If necessary , turn on the DV c onversion and select whet her to convert a tape r ecorded in H D to SD with the following procedur e[...]

82 Connection to a Standard Definition TV or Monitor Using the HD/SD COMPONENT OUT or VIEWFINDER COMPONENT OUT T erminal • Refer to the connection diagram in the previous section ( 80). • Select the appropriate compon ent video signal depending on the TV or monitor yo u connect. Open the menu and select [SIGNA L SETUP]. Select [COMP .OUT], sele[...]

83 External Connections Audio Output Selecting the Audio Channel Y ou can select the channel for audio signal output fr om the A/V1 terminal. * Default value in mode. Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [OUTPUT CH], select a setting option and close the menu. While recor ding exter nal video with 4-channel audio fr om the HDV/DV terminal[...]

84 Audio Monitor [AUD.M.SET] Audio Output Selected Output Signal Audio Recording s on 2 Channels Audio Recordings on 4 Channels Left Output Right Output Left Output Right Output Mix Balance CH CH /CH CH1 CH2 CH1 CH2 – CH /CH CH1 CH1 CH1 CH1 – CH /CH CH2 CH2 CH2 CH2 – ALL CH/ALL CH CH1+CH2 CH1+CH2 CH1+CH2 CH1 +CH2 – CH CH /CH – – CH3 CH4[...]

85 External Connections Digital V ideo Control This feature enables the camcorder to contr ol the r ecord and stop functions of an external digital device connected to the ca mcorder th rough the HDV/DV te rminal. The device must comply with the IEEE1394 A V/C pr otocol. Use the optional CV -250F (4 pin-6 pin) DV cable or a commercia lly available [...]

86 Recording an External V ideo Signal (HDV/DV In, Analog Line-In) Y ou can r ecord on the tape an external video signal , either from the HDV/DV input (SD or HD standar d) or from the analog vide o input (SD standard). HDV/DV In When recor ding from an ex ternal digital device you can select the time code to be used for the recor ding made with th[...]

87 External Connections Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter) Using the camcor der you can convert analog video input signals to a digi tal video signal (SD standard) and output it through the HDV/DV termi nal. Open the menu and sele ct [SIGNAL SETUP]. Select [ A V DV], set it to [ON] and close the menu.  Depe[...]

88 Connecting to a Computer T o connect the camcorder to a co mputer you will need a computer equipped with an IEEE1394 (DV) terminal and video editing softwar e with video capturing capability installed. Use the opti onal CV -250F (4 pin-6 pin) DV cable or a commer cially availa ble 6 pin-6 pin DV cable . For the minimum system requir ements for v[...]

89 Customization Customizat ion Custom Preset Settings Y ou can select preset level for a number of pictur e-re lated parameters (23 parameters wh en recor ding movies, 17 when recor ding still images). A list of th e parameters is given in the following table and you can find more detailed descriptions on page 94. After changing individual paramet[...]

90 Changing Custom Preset Parameters 1. Open the menu, select [CUSTOMIZE] and then select the [CUSTOM PRESET] submenu. The custom preset submenu appears. 2. Select [ EDIT] from the column on t he left. The cursor will move to the bottom bar of the custom pr eset editing screen . T o return one level back to the options on the column on the left, se[...]

91 Customization Renaming a Custom Preset File Follow steps 1-3 in Changing Custom Preset Parameters ( 90) to select the custom preset file you want to rename. 1. From the bottom b ar , select [ RENAME]. The first character of the custom pr eset file name will start flashing. 2. T urn the SELECT/SET dial to select a number , letter or punctuation m[...]

92 Activating the Custom Pr eset Settings 1. P ress the CUSTOM PRESET SELECT button. • Repeatedly pressing the button will cycle thr ough the available custom pr eset files. Y ou can also set a custom key as [CP BKWD KEY] to cycle thr ough the custom preset files in reverse order (fr om last to first) ( 73 ). • When you are not using the custom[...]

93 Customization Reading a Custom Pr eset File from a Still I mage With the custom function [PHO TO BUTTON] ( 97) yo u can se lect to save the custom pres et settings curren tly in use along with a still image recorde d in mode (simultaneous recor ding, 115). This is very useful when you want to load the cust om preset file late r by selecting the [...]

94 [GAM] Gamma Curve The gamma curve changes the overall look of the image. Y ou can select from [NORMAL] , [CINE1 ] or [CINE2]. [NORMAL]: standar d gamma setting suitable for video. [CINE1]: appropriate for video telecined from film. [CINE2]: ap propriate for t ransfer t o film. [KNE] Knee Point Adjustment Adjust the dynamic range (knee point) in [...]

95 Customization [SHP] Sharpness Adjust the sharpness level in th e range -9 to +9. No ise artifacts caused by too-high sh arpness settings can be reduced using the coring setting. [HDF] Horizo ntal Detail Fr equenc y Select the horizontal definition of the image fr om [HIGH], [MIDDLE] or [LOW]. [DHV] Horizontal/V erti cal Detail Balance Adjust the[...]

96 [RGN] R Gain Adjust the intensity of r ed tones in the range -50 to +50. [GGN] G Gain Adjust the intensity of gr een tones in the range -50 to +50. [BGN] B Gain Adjust the intensity of blue tones in the range -50 to +50 . [RGM] R-G Matrix The R-G matrix changes the tint of the picture alon g the cyan/gr een and r ed/magenta gradations without af[...]

97 Customization Customized Functions Y ou can customize to your personal prefer ences ma ny aspects of the operation of the camcor der , most of them governing how the camcorder operates in mode. Y ou can adjust up to 3 differ ent custom function file s and save them on the camcor de r or to a memory card. By just re ading the custom function file[...]

98 Resetting a Custom Function File 1. Open the menu, select [CUSTOMIZE] and then select the [CUSTOM FUNCTION] submenu. 2. From the column on the left select the custom f unction file you want to r eset. 3. From the bottom b ar select [ RESET]. 4. Select [OK], press the SELECT/SET dial and close the menu. Activating a Custom Function File Even if y[...]

99 Customization Av ailability of custom functions in each recording progra m/play back mode ( Video) 1 Only during exposure lock. 2 Only if [LED] is set to a setting other th an [OFF]. When [LED] is set to [OFF], this function will be set to [OFF] as well. Custom Function 00 SHCKLSS WB/GN WHITE BALANCE – – GAIN – – 01 AE RESPONSE – (MIDD[...]

100 Av ailability of custom functions in each reco rding progra m/playback mode ( Still Images) * Only during exposur e lock. List of Custom Functio ns and Setting Options The default value for all items is the option assigned to 00. [SHCKLSS WB/GN] Shockless White Balance/Gain The shockless setting will ensur e a softer transition when changing th[...]

101 Customization [ZOOM SPEED] Zoom Speed Selects the set of zoom speeds that w ill be available when usin g the zoom lever on the side gri p or carrying handle. • When the zoom speed is too fast (less than 2 second s end-to-end), the camcorder will ha ve more tr ouble focusing automatically while zooming. Setting Options: [NORMAL] , [SLOW], [F A[...]

102 [MARKER LEVEL] Markers’ Intensity Level Changes the intensity of the markers display ed on the screen to 40% (gray) or 1 00% (white). Setting Options: [MARKER] Le vel/ center /grid mark ers: [100%] , [40%] [ASPECT] Aspect ratio guides: [100%] , [40%] [SAFETY] Safety zone guides: [100%] , [40%] [F .AST BW-MOD] Focus Assist Function B&W Dis[...]

103 Customization Customized On-Screen Displays Y ou can customize which icons to display on the scr een according to you r personal prefer ences and needs. Y ou can save your personal settings as a custom display file on the camcor der or on the memory car d. T o activate the on-scr een displays at the level that you customized, r epeatedly pr ess[...]

104 Reading a Custom Display Fi le from the Memory Card 1. Open the menu, select [CUSTOMIZE] and then select [CUSTOM DISPLA Y]. 2. From the column on the left select [ READ FROM CARD]. 3. Select [OK], press the SELECT/SET dial and close the menu. When the operation is finished, “T ASK COMPLETED” will appear on the scr een. Cu st om di sp la y f[...]

105 Customization [T APE] T ape-Related Icons and Displays Setting Options: [TIME CODE] Ti me code display: [OFF], [ON] [OPERA TION MODE] Icon of the cu rrent tape operation: [OF F], [ON] [DV CONTROL] DV control icon: [OFF] , [ON] [T APE REMAINDER] Remaining Time on the T ape Y ou can select to display the tape remainder permanently or only the war[...]

106 Location of the Custom Displays / 03 02 02 06 04 00 01 02 06 14 07 07 19 19 18 21 08 08 10 09 11 19 12 12 13 20 05 12 14 18 03 02 02 06 04 00 01 02 06 07 07 16 15 21 15 16 14 17 19 20 05 08 14 C OP Y[...]

107 Playback Playback Playing Back a T ape Select a playback standard according to the tape you wish to play back. 1. T urn the dial to and set the / (card/t ape) switch to . 2. O pen the me nu and selec t [SIGNAL SET UP]. Select [PL A YBACK STD] an d set it to [AUTO], [HDV] or [DV] to match the tap e you wish to playback. 3. Close the menu. Specia[...]

108 (frame advance) Plays back frame-by-frame. Repeatedly press the button on the wireless contr oller during playback pause. Hold the button pressed down to en ter the continuous frame advance playback. (slow forward) Plays back at about 1/3 normal speed. Pr ess the SLOW button on the wireless contr oller during normal or reverse playbac k. Press [...]

109 Playback Returning to a Pre-marked Position If you wish to return to a particul ar scene later , ma rk the point with the zero set memory , and the tape will stop at that point when you r ewind/fast forward the tape. This function is operated with the wireless contr oller . 1. During playback, pr ess the ZERO SET MEMOR Y butto n at the point yo[...]

110 Date Search Y ou can locate the change of the date/time zone with the date sear ch function. This function is operated with the wireless contr oller . 1. Press the SEARCH SELECT button to display the icon. 2. Press the or button to begin sear ching. • Press more than once to sear ch for further date changes (up to 10 ti mes). • Press the ST[...]

111 Playback Remote Sensor Mode T wo remote sensor modes and an of f setting are avai lable to prevent interfer ence fr om other Canon wireless controllers bei ng used nearby . T o change the remote sensor mode of the camcorder Open the menu and select [SYSTEM SETUP/ ]. Select [WL.REMOTE], select a setti ng option and clo se the me nu. T o change t[...]

112 Using a Memory Card Selecting the Still Image Quality/Size Changing the Still Image Quality Y ou can choose fr om Super fine, Fine and Normal. * Only when playing back a tape. Open the menu and select [RECORDING SETUP]. Sele ct [IMG QUALITY], select a setting option and clo se the me nu. Changing the Still Image Size Available image sizes wil l[...]

113 Using a Memory Ca rd Number of still images that ca n be recorded on a memor y card These figures are appr oximate. They vary accord ing to recor ding conditions and the subject. The total number of still images that can be recorded w ill decrease if you stor e custom preset files on the card. * Approximate number of still images that can actua[...]

114 Recording Still Images on a Memor y Card Y ou can r ecord still images dir ectly on the memory car d. Y ou can also rec ord still images on the memory car d simultaneously while recor ding video on the tape and capture still image s while playing back a tape. 1. T urn the dial to a reco rding pr ogram an d set the / (car d/tape) swit ch to . 2.[...]

115 Using a Memory Ca rd  If [CAMERA SETUP] [FOCUS PRI.] is set to [ON]: When you press th e PHOTO button fully , before turns green, it may take up to 2 seconds (4 seconds in Night mode) until the focus is adjusted. If the subject is not suitable for au tofocus, the cam corder locks th e focus. In that case, adjust the focus manually with the f[...]

116 Screen Displays during Still Image Recor ding Reviewing a Still Image Right After Recording Y ou can select to display a still image for 2, 4, 6, 8 or 10 seconds after it has been rec orded. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [REVIEW], select a setting option and close the menu.  Regardless of the [REVIEW] setti ng, a still imag[...]

117 Using a Memory Ca rd Drive Mode Changing the Drive Mode 1. Set the dial to a re cording pr ogram other than and move the / (card/ tape) switch to . 2. Press the DRIVE MODE button to switch between the drive modes. Pressing the butt on will cycle through the drive modes. The icon of the selected drive mode will appear on the screen. Continuous S[...]

118 Metering Mode 1. Set the dial to M , , Tv or Av , and set the / (card/tape) switch to . 2. Press the button. • Pressing the button will cycle through the metering modes. Th e icon of the selec ted metering m ode will appear on the screen. • If you selected Spot AE, the Spot AE frame appears in the cen ter of th e screen. Metering mode Use E[...]

119 Using a Memory Ca rd Using an Optional Flash Y ou can use E-TTL II-compatibl e Canon Speedlite fl ashes designed for use wi th Cano n SLR cameras, including the 420EX/430EX/4 30EX II/550EX/580EX/580EX II models, to re cord natural still images under low light conditions. Refer also to the instruction manua l of the Speedlite flash. The followin[...]

120 Playing Back Still Images from a Memor y Card 1. T urn the dial to and set the / (card/tape) switch to . 2. Press the + or – button to move between images. Pressing the + but ton displays the next image and the - button displays the previous image.  Still images not recor ded with this camcorder , up loaded from a computer , edited on a co[...]

121 Using a Memory Ca rd Image Jump Function Y ou can locate still images without displaying them one by one. The number in the upper right of the screen indica tes the number of the curr ent still image out of the total number of still images. Press and hold the + or – button. When you re lease the button, the still image corr espond ing to the [...]

122 Erasing Still images Y ou can erase still images one at a time or all at once.  Be careful when erasing still images. Er ased still images cannot be r ecovered.  Erasing a still image that ha d a custom preset file embedded (recor ded with the [PHOTO + CP DA T A] setting) will erase the still image and the embedded custom preset file. Pro[...]

123 Using a Memory Ca rd Protecting Still images Y ou can protect important still images fr om accidenta l erasure when displayin g a single ima ge or the index scr een. If a memory car d is initialized, al l still images, even pr otected on es, will be erased permane ntly . Protecting a Single Still Image 1. Select the still image you wish to prot[...]

124 Initializing a Memor y Card Initialize new memory car ds, or when you get the message “CARD ERROR”. Y ou can also initialize a memory car d to erase all data recor ded on it. The regular initialization option [INITIALIZE] wi ll clear the file allocation table but will not physically erase the st or ed data. If you need to completely erase a[...]

125 Using a Memory Ca rd Print Order Settings Y ou can select still images for printing an d set the number of copies. These print or der settings are compatible with the Digital Print Or der Format (DPOF) standards and can be used for printing on DPOF- compatible printers. A maximum of 998 still images can be selected. Selecting Still Images fo r [...]

126 Additional Information Menu Options and Default Settings In the following tables, default settings are shown in boldface and the availability of menu settings in differ ent operating modes is in dicated with the following icons: : CAMERA MENU ( dial set to one of th e recording mo des, / switch set to ) : VCR/PLA Y MENU ( dial set to , / switch[...]

127 Additional Information 1 Available only when recor ding in standard defi nition (SD) with the frame rate set to 24F . 2 In mode, [36dB] is n ot available.  CAMERA SETUP Menu item (Subme nu item and) Setting options 24F MODE SEL 1 2:3 , 2:3: 3:2 – – – 43 AE SHIFT -2.0, -1.5, -1. 25, -1.0, -0 .75, -0.5, -0.2 5, ±0 , +0.25, +0.5, +0 .75,[...]

128 1 Available only when r ecording in standa rd def inition (S D). 2 only . [DV REC MODE] : When recording in standar d definition (SD mode) only , you can choose between SP (standar d play) and LP (long play). LP extends the tape usage by 1.5 times.  Depending on the tape and its usage condition, pictur e and sound recor ded in LP mode may be[...]

129 Additional Information 1 Available only when you press the SELE CT/SET dial within the time set for the [CAM ERA SETUP] [REVIEW] setting (or immediately after recording if it is set to [OFF]). 1 This setting affects also the signal output fr om the VIEWFINDER COMPONENT OUT terminal. 2 In playback modes the default setting is [OFF].  CARD OPE[...]

130 [MARKERS] : Y ou can display the on-scr een markers to help you accurately frame your subject. Selec t from a center marker , a horizontal level marker or a grid. Y o u can also adjust the intensity of the markers display (1 0 2 ) . [ASPECT GUIDE] : Use the aspect ratio guides as a reference to accurately frame subjects. Y ou can select to disp[...]

131 Additional Information 1 In mode, this will appear on the main menu and not under th e [CUSTOMIZE] menu.  SYSTEM SETUP/ (cont.) Menu item (Subme nu item and) Setting options D/TIME SET T. Z O N E / D S T NEW YORK (list of worl d time zones) 28 DA TE/TIME – DA TE FORMA T YMD (2008.1.1 AM12:00), MD Y (JAN.1.2008 12:00AM) DMY (1.JAN.2008 12:0[...]

132 * Available only when r ecording movies.  Custom Preset Subme nu (CUSTOMIZE CUSTOM PRESET) Submenu item Action (P arameter and ) Setting Op tions EDIT SELECT CP 1P R E S E T _ A , 2 PRESE T_B, 3 PRESET_C, 4 PRE SET_D, 5 PRESET_E , 6 PRESET_F , 7 VIDEO.C, 8 CINE.V , 9 CINE.F TUNE [GAM] GAMMA* NORMAL , CINE1, CINE2 [KNE] KNEE AUTO , LOW , MIDD[...]

133 Additional Information  Custom Function Submenu (CUS TOMIZE CUSTOM FUNCTION) Submenu item Action (Custom Function and ) Setting O ptions C.Fn1, C.Fn2, C.Fn3 APPL Y THIS SET DISABLED, ACTIVE TUNE 00 SHCKLSS WB/GN 00 (00 to 03) 01 AE RESPONSE 00 MIDDLE , 01 HIGH, 02 LOW 02 ZOOM RING CTRL 00 NORMAL , 01 SLOW , 02 F AST 03 ZOOM SP EED 00 NORMAL [...]

134  Custom Displays Menu item Action (Custom Display and) Setting Opti ons CUSTOM DISPLA Y TUNE 00 REC PROGRAMS 00 OFF , 01 ON 01 CAMERA DA TA 1 03 (00 to 03) 02 CAMERA DA TA 2 07 (00 to 07) 03 ZOOM 00 OFF , 01 ON(NORMA L) , 02 ON(AL WA YS) 04 FOCUS 00 OFF , 01 ON(NORMAL) , 02 ON(AL WA Y S) 05 ND 00 OFF , 01 ON 06 IMAGE EFFECTS 07 (00 to 07) 07[...]

135 Additional Information Settings Memorized and Retained The following lists show the settings that ar e memori zed and r etained under dif fer ent circumstan ces like turning off the camcor der or changing operating modes. If the built-in lithium button ba ttery dischar ges completely , all settings will be erased. * m o d e o n l y . / M o d e [...]

136 Screen Displays Screen Displays during Recor ding Y ou can find additional explanations on pages 32 and 116. Most of the on-scre en displays and icons can be customized using the custom displays ( 103). Programmed AE ( 55) Shutter speed* ( 58, 60) Apertur e* ( 58, 61) Exposur e lock ( 62)/ AE shift ( 62) Skin detail ( 70) Zoom position/Zoom spe[...]

137 Additional Information Screen Displays during Playback Audio monitor ( 83) Audio ou tput ( 83) Custom function ( 97) Custom keys ( 73) Data code ( 110) Date search ( 110)/ Index search ( 109)/ End search ( 34) Recording standard ( 3 4) Frame rate ( 42) T ape operation ( 107) Recording Record pause Stop Eject Playback : Playback pause : Fast for[...]

138 Side panel Time code T ape has reached t he end Remaining battery char ge Genlock Audio level indicator Time code setting Video output signal from the HD/SD SDI T erminal Time code synchronization setting C OP Y[...]

139 Additional Information List of Messages (in alphabetical order) Message Explanation CARD ERROR A memory card error occurred. The camcorder cannot record or play back the image. The error may be temporary . If the message disappears after 4 seconds an d flashes in red, turn the camcorder off, remove the card and re insert the card. If changes to[...]

140 Maintenance/Others Camcorder Handling Pr ecautions  Do not carry the camcord er by the viewfinder , the LCD panel, or the microphone.  Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to hi gh tempe ratures, such as a sun-heated ca r , and high humidity .  Do not use the camcorde r in places subject to strong ele ctromagnetic fields such a[...]

141 Additional Information Viewfin der 1. Open the protecting cover ( e.g. using a flathead scr ewdriver). 2. Clean the glass with a cotton swab. 3. Reattach the prot ecting cover . Be careful not to scratch th e glass when cleaning it. Battery Pack Handling Precautions  Char ged battery packs con tinue to dischar ge natur ally . Therefor e, cha[...]

142 About the battery terminal cover The battery terminal cover has a [ ] -shaped hole. This is useful when you wish to diff erentiate between char ged and unchar ged battery packs. For example , with charged battery packs, att ach the terminal cover so that the [ ]-shaped hole shows the blue label. Cassette Handling Precautions  Rewind tapes af[...]

143 Additional Information  Moving a memory car d rapidly betwe en hot and cold temperatur es may cause condensation to form on its external and internal surfaces. If condensation forms on the card, put it aside until the dr oplets have evaporated completely .  Do not touch or expose the terminals to dust or dirt.  Check the directi on bef[...]

144 Condensation Moving the camcorde r rapidly between hot and cold temperatur es may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its internal surfaces. Stop using the camcorder if condensation is detecte d. Continued use may damage the camcor der . Condensation may form in the following cases:  When the camcor der is moved from an air -condi[...]

145 Additional Information T roubleshooting If you have a problem with your camcor der , refer to this checklist. Consult your deale r or a Canon Service Center if the pr oblem persists. Power Source Recording/Playback Record ing Problem Cause Solution Camcorder will not tur n on. Battery pack is not correctly attached. Attach the battery pack corr[...]

146 Record ing Playback Memory Card Opera tions About the LCD screen The LCD screen is pr oduced with extr emely high-pr e cision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels operat ing to specification. Less than 0.01% of th e pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black, red, gr een or blue dots. This has no effect on the r[...]

147 Additional Information System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) ZR-1000 Zoom Remo te Controller Battery Video Light VL-10Li ll FS-72U Filter Set WL-D5000 Wi reless Controller MiniD V Vide o Cassette HC-4200 System Case TA - 1 0 0 Tr i p o d A d a p t e r SS-1100 Sh oulder Strap DC-920 DC Coupler BP-930, BP-945 , BP-950G, BP-9 70G[...]

148 Optional Accessories Call or visit your local r etailer/dealer for genuine Canon vi deo accessories. Y ou can also obta in genuine accessories for your Canon camcor der by calling: 1-800-828-4 040, Canon U.S.A. Information Cent er . Battery Packs The BP-950G is also availabl e as an optional accessory . The optional BP-970G pr ovides over 35% m[...]

149 Additional Information CH-910 Dual Battery Charger/Holder The CH-910 can char ge two battery packs consecutively . Y ou can also power the camcorder by connecting the CH-910 with charged batt ery packs to the camcor der . When you attach two battery packs, a battery pack can be exchanged without in terrupting the power supply . Char ging time v[...]

150 Specifications XH G1S / XH A1S * The camcorder’ s operations have been tested with SD /SDHC memory cards up to 16 GB. Performance cannot be guaranteed for all memory cards. ** The camcorder supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standar d for enhancing the communication between camcorders and printers. By connect in[...]

151 Additional Information CA-920 Compact Power Adapter BP-950G Battery Pack W eight and dimensions are appr oximate. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to change without notice. Te r m i n a l s Video T erminals A/V1 : ∅ 3.5 mm mini jack (audio and video), VIDEO 2 : BNC jack (video only) 1 Vp-p/75 oh ms unbalanced Audio Out T erminals A/V1 :[...]

152 Index A Abroad, using the camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 148 AE shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 AEB - Auto exposur e bracketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

153 Additional Information Power save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Print order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Programmed AE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Protecting still images . . . . . . . [...]

154 CANON CONSUMER D IGIT AL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED ST A TES The limited warranty set forth below is given by Ca non U.S.A., Inc. (“Canon USA”) with respect to Canon Consum er Digital Video Equ ipment (the “Equ ipment”) purchased in the United States. Thi s limited warra nty is onl y effective upon p resentation of [...]

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