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Cannon XL2 Camcorder User Manual

1. 63 SPOON o ca bacon 51 SPmode 79 Tally 79 Tape protection 110 Time 44 Troubleshooting 111 Tv 51 TV screen 83 User 45 VCR STOP 31 70 Video heads 108 Viewfinder 15 18 Mi 43 Wireless controller 22 White 60 X XL 20 114 FA Zebra pattern 62 Zero set 87 Zoom 37 ZOOMING 36 119 UO IEWIOLU euonippv Ino HO 2 26 ZHM8T nuaw 904 1055 0228 0 14S HO L HO 5592014 Iv 1no dwy eur Z HO L HO 2 c L 2 HO Olanv 136 v a dQNIVO 1 11 duy 1 JOU pieius dwy euoug S3NOHd 11 eoue equn e eoue eq D Oo IV reya a v Wy ad 491 MS 199195 LAdNI 2 0 dANIV
2. Move zoom lever toward W to zoom out wide angle Move it toward T to zoom telephoto About the Variable Zoom Speeds Zoom lever on the side grip When the ZOOM SPEED switch is set to CONSTANT the zoom speed is constant However you can change the zoom speed with the dial above a number indicating the level is displayed next to the zoom indicator When the ZOOM SPEED switch is set to VARIABLE the zoom speed is linked to how hard you move the zoom lever Zoom speed with 20x L IS Lens from wide angle to telephoto CONSTANT Level 1 approx 60 seconds Level 16 approx 3 5 seconds VARIABLE Up to approx 10 seconds Zoom speed varies depending on the lens Zoom lever on the carrying handle You can select the zoom speed from low middle and high MENU ume 24 Open menu and select CAMERA SETUP Select HANDLE select zoom speed and close the menu 36 Zoom ring The zoom speed is linked to the speed you turn the zoom ring Zoom buttons on the wireless controller The zoom speed is constant and cannot be adjusted Zoom Preset Lenses Equipped with the Zoom Preset Function This function enables any given zoom setting to be memorised and to return to the zoom setting instantly POSITION PRESET switch POSITION PRESET ON SET switch Presetting the Zoom 1 Set the POSITION PRESET switch to ZOOM 2 Move the POSITION PRESET ON SET swi
3. LL 24 Open the menu and select SYSTEM Select WL REMOTE set it to OFF amp 5 and close the menu amp appears Changing the Remote Sensor Mode QD CA MENU 24 1 camcorder open menu and select SYSTEM Select WL REMOTE set it to 2 and close the menu The selected mode appears for a few seconds 2 On the wireless controller press and hold the REMOTE SET button Press the ZOOM T button for mode 2 Keep the button pressed for over 2 seconds If you have set the camcorder to mode 1 press the ZOOM W button for mode 1 O The wireless controller returns to mode 1 when you replace the batteries Change the mode if necessary O Make sure that camcorder and wireless controller are set to the same mode Display the camcorder s mode by pressing any button on the wireless controller except of the REMOTE SET button and set the wireless controller s mode to the same mode Change the batteries if the wireless controller still does not work 92 Recording to VCH or Digital Video Device You can copy your recordings by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video device If you connect a digital video device you can copy recordings with virtually no generation loss in image and sound quality Connecting the Devices D Connecting a VCR See Playing Back on a TV Screen 83 2 Connecting a Digital V
4. GED 1 Open menu and select VCR SETUP USR DATA The user bit set reset options appear 2 Select SET The first part of the display flashes 3 Turn the SET dial to select the number alphabet and press the SET dial e The next part of the display starts flashing e Set the rest of the display in the same way 4 Close the menu O To reset the user bit to OO 00 00 00 select CLEAR in step 2 Za O User bit can be recorded when recording with the camcorder or from analog devices The user bit of your camcorder cannot be recorded when recording from digital devices Displaying the User Bit M MENU paroro Open the menu and select DISPLAY SETUP Select USR DISP set it to ON and close the menu 20 D A e User bit cannot be displayed during special playback 45 Audio Recording You can set the audio mode to 16 bit or 12 bit With 12 bit you can select to record on two channels leaving two channels free for adding sound later 12bit CH 1 2 or to record on four channels simultaneously 12bit CH 1 2 3 4 The sampling frequency in 16 bit is 48 kHz and in 12 bit 32 kHz The 16 bit mode provides higher sound quality Audio dubbing cannot be performed with this camcorder 16bit 12bit CH The channels next to channel 1 and 2 will not be used Need channel 1 hannel 1 EX 9 channel 1 channe
5. J ONOFF E USR BIT DATA SET CLEAR 45 SEL AUDIO CH CH 1 3 CH 2 4 CH 1 3 CH 1 3 CH 2 4 86 MIX SELECT VARIABLE FIXED 86 AUDIO MODE 16bit 12bit CH 1 2 12bit CH 1 2 3 4 46 R XLR GAINUP OFF 12dB DISPLAY SETUP SETUP PEE e ee SYSTEM CONTRAST NTRAST COLOR SHARPNESS TV SCREEN AUDIO LEVEL ON OFF 45 lt gt 102 escoare ono 9 DATE TIME CAMERA DATA amp D T 90 DATE TIME DATE amp TIME 90 CUSTOM KEYS OFF sd LANGUAGE ENGLISH FX 80 DATE FORMAT 80 USRBITDISP 45 TIME CODE TV SCREEN DATA CODE AUDIO LEVEL NONE 71 amp 1 D2 OFF 92 79 28 28 27 Setting the Time Zone Date and Time Set the time zone date and time when you first start using your camcorder or when you have replaced the backup battery Setting the Time Zone Daylight Saving Time GB EE 24 1 Press the MENU button to open menu 2 Turn the SET dial to select SYSTEM and press the SET dial 3 Turn the SET dial to select T ZONE DST and press the SET dial The time zone setting appears see table on the next page The default setting is Paris 4 Turn the SET dial to select the setting option that represents your time zone and press the SET dial To adjust for daylight saving time select
6. 100 EMT vac Por v r 102 2a MESSAGES Emm 105 2 PARI ETT TT 106 A 111 o SV SUSU PUAN AGA T 113 Optional 5 114 cesta 117 119 Audio Block CIN E E 120 Checking Supplied Accessories CA 920 Compact Power DC 920 DC Coupler BP 930 Battery Pack Lithium Button Battery WL D4000 Wireless Adapter CR2025 Controller CO Two AAA R03 Batteries Camcorder Dust Cap 55 1000 Shoulder Strap Adapter Holder 5 150 S video Cable 20x L IS Zoom Lens XL 5 4 108 mm with soft case Lens Cap Not supplied in Oceania and China Components Guide XL2 Viewfinder locking screw 02 15 Eye 2016 INPUT SELECT switch CH3 0048 Advanced Accessory shoe 148 REC LEVEL switch CH3 49 Microphone locking screw 118 Viewfinder cable 1115 Stereo microphone 0018 Focus ring 2 38 CH3 CHA dials 19 49 REC CH SELECT switch CH1 CH2 C247 FRONT MIC ATT Switch CH1 CH2 1147 CH1 CH2 dials 1149
7. INPUT SELECT switch CH1 CH2 147 Z REC LEVEL switch zi CH1 CH2 0049 Power indicator LIGHT button 027 AUDIO MONITOR button LL149 86 uononpoau Zoom ring 36 EXP LOCK button V57 ASPECT RATIO switch 43 LENS RELEASE switch 1A 20 MENU button 1 24 END SEARCH button LLI35 IRIS SET dial 2 24 55 FRAME RATE switch 0142 LIGHT Button Press the LIGHT button to illuminate the side panel for approximately 10 seconds If you press and hold the button for at least 3 seconds the panel remains illuminated until you press the button once more to turn the backlight off CUSTOM KEYS 170 EJECT switch 1123 CUSTOM PRESET ON OFF button 1166 EVF DISPLAY button 2033 CUSTOM PRESET SELECT button 1166 EVF ISPLAY SELECT S video terminal C183 Remote sensor 122 92 Tally lamp 1179 Screw hole for adapter holder 00 19 AE SHIFT dial 20 58 Microphone cable 1118 Video FRONT MIC terminals 18 terminal BNC 0085 Tally lamp 22079 Remote sensor 1122 92 RCA BNC selector SIN 1084 Video 4 85 CH3 AUDIO 2 CHA 2 Zoom speed dial 36 6 6222 AUDIO 2 Sa ie RCA YG Grip zoom lever 136 148 9 Remote sensor 02022 92 AUDIO 1 RCA terminals A ZOOM SPEED switch 1136 14
8. digital video device See Connecting a Digital Video Device Q 93 2 Set the POWER dial to VCR and load a blank cassette Make sure that AVe amp DV is set to OFF 98 3 Connected device Load the recorded cassette 4 Press the 6 and Ill button or the REC PAUSE button on the wireless controller In record pause mode and during recording you can check the picture on the screen Connected Device Play back the tape Press the button or the PAUSE If button on the wireless controller when the scene you wish to record appears Recording starts 7 Press the button to stop recording e Press the Hl button to pause recording e Press the Hl button again to restart recording 8 Connected Device Stop playback O Blank sections may be recorded as anomalous picture D O If the picture does not appear reconnect the DV cable or turn the camcorder off and back on again You can only record signals from devices with the DV logo recording in SD system in SP or LP format O When you press only the 6 button in step 4 recording starts immediately 95 Concerning Copyright Copyright Precaution Certain pre recorded video tapes films and other materials as well as some television programmes are copyrighted Unauthorised recording of these materials may violate copyright protection laws Copyright Signals During playback If you try to play back a tape that contains copyrigh
9. 2 12bit CHI 34 a Recording mode 179 Tape operation REC PAUSE STOP EJECT Condensation warning 11108 Remote sensor mode M92 Interval timer 0275 Frame rate N 42 DV control 2 78 Audio mode 046 Accessory attached to the advanced accessory shoe Audio level indicator 1149 103 uorjeulJoJju euonippv Screen Displays during Playback Date search 91 index search 1188 Audio output 0186 Mix balance 1186 Custom keys 070 Data code 1190 Time code Side panel 25p 2834 00000000 Tape operation 181 REC PAUSE STOP EJECT FF gt gt lt lt REW amp amp 9 Fast forward playback rewind playback 2 gt 4 2 x2 playback 1 gt 4x1 x1 playback 41 Frame advance playback frame reverse playback 14 Playback pause Frame rate 0142 Audio mode 0146 User bit 45 Audio level indicator 1149 SP 4 Ht ri L Recording mode i H x Tape has reached the end esr Audio mode AUDIO LEVEL is set to MANUAL Lt bit END cT CH1 2 MIX4CH3 4A PB 4 1 3 50 40 30 20 12 6 2 Audio level indicator Remaining battery charge Audio output during 104 List of Messages Message Explanation SET THE TIME ZONE You have not set the time zon
10. Increases brightness in indoor or low light scenes Increases depth of field 12 dB 18 dB 18 dB is not available 25 mode When you select 18 dB it automatically sets to 12 dB 12dB appears in yellow POWER dial GAIN dial ED 208 1 Set the POWER dial to or M 2 Press the GAIN dial so that it pops out 3 Turn the GAIN dial to adjust the level The selected level appears Noise may appear on the picture when setting a high gain level 97 Setting the White Balance The camcorder uses an electronic white balance process to calibrate the picture for accurate colour display in different lighting conditions i e sunlight versus indoor incandescent Automated white balance settings include a fully automated mode an indoor mode and an outdoor mode In addition you can set the white balance manually and save up to three white balance presets that can be reused for non sequential shooting Auto Automated adjustments of white balance Outdoor Bright sunlight 5600 3x Indoor Incandescent light 3200 K Preset 1 2 3 Custom white balance setting variable 3200 5600 K POWER dial Zoom lever WHITE BALANCE dial 2 Zoom ring WHITE BALANCE button Selecting an Automated White Balance Setting GEB 1 Press the WHITE BALANCE dial so that it pops out 2 Set the WHI
11. SKIN D SET Select HUE CHROMA AREA or Y LEVEL adjust the levels and close the menu e HUE Adjust the hue for detection of the skin area Adjusting to R detects reddish skin colour and to detects greenish skin colour e CHROMA Adjust the saturation for detection of the skin area Adjusting to detects brighter skin colour and to detects lighter skin colour e AREA Adjust the colour range for detection of the skin area Adjusting to detects a wide colour range and to detects a narrow colour range e Y LEVEL Adjust the brightness for detection of the skin area Adjusting to detects brighter skin colour and to detects darker skin colour You cannot record on the tape while determining the skin area 63 Using Custom Preset You can establish three preset registrations for the following 15 camera features gamma curve knee black stretch press colour matrix colour gain colour phase R gain G gain B gain V detail sharpness coring setup level master pedestal and NR You can also import preset settings from another XL2 and save them to your camcorder Gamma Curve Select between standard gamma curve NORMAL cine like gamma curve Knee Point Adjustment Adjust the dynamic range knee point in the highlight area of the image to prevent overexposure You can select from HIGH MIDDLE or LOW Black Stretch Black Press Adju
12. 22 A POWER dial SHUTTER A button 9 SHUTTER button Available shutter speeds 1 6 1 12 1 25 1 50 1 120 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 1 4000 1 8000 1 16000 CS clear scan a GB v M C J mOCO 1 Set the POWER dial to Tv 2 Select the shutter speed with the SHUTTER A or button O Other settings such as aperture are set automatically Za The shutter speed changes when you lock and change the exposure When the gain 15 set to automatic the shutter soeed number flashes on the screen when the selected shutter speed is too high or too low for the recording condition In such case readjust the shutter speed If you are using a ND filter turn it off first and readjust the shutter speed The image quality may decrease to some extend when using slow shutter speeds O Autofocus may not work when using slow shutter speeds 54 Recording the Aperture Priority Mode POWER dial Available aperture values with 20x L IS lens F1 6 F2 0 F2 8 0 F5 6 F8 0 F11 CLOSE C amp Cv NB 4 0 1 Set the POWER dial to 2 Select the aperture with the IRIS dial O Other settings such as shutter speed are set automatically 24 The aperture changes when you lock and change the exposure O When the gain is set to automatic the aperture number flashes on the screen when the selected aperture is not appropriate for th
13. 4 Select the preset items select the setting options and close the menu 2 The custom preset menu consists of 5 pages The items SEL PRESET be 2 selected on each page When you attempt to change a protected setting On starts flashing Protecting a Custom Preset File Open the menu and select CUSTOM PRESET followed by PRESET SETUP Select On CLEAR set it to PROTECT and close the menu To cancel the protection reselect PROTECT Om Resetting a Custom Preset File 000900000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000009099009 1 Open the menu and select CUSTOM PRESET followed by PRESET SETUP 2 Select CLEAR and set it to CLEAR A confirmation message appears 3 Select Yes and close the menu A protected preset file cannot be reset 66 Activating Custom Preset Settings m e ED GUB GE 1 Press the CUSTOM PRESET SELECT button e The setting changes with each press of the button in the order of CP1 CP2 and e When you are not using the custom preset setting set the camcorder to 2 Press the CUSTOM PRESET ON OFF button The setting is activated Importing a Custom Preset Setting from Anothe
14. AUDIO SETUP Select AUDIO MODE select a setting option and close the menu 4 Select the audio input 2 channel recording Select the input with the INPUT SELECT switch of AUDIO1 for analog line in set it to AUDIO1 4 channel recording Select the input with the INPUT SELECT switch of AUDIO1 and AUDIO2 for analog line in set it to AUDIO1 and AUDIO2 5 Connected device Load the recorded cassette 6 Press the 6 and II button or the REC PAUSE button on the wireless controller In record pause mode and during recording you can check the picture on the screen 7 Connected device Play back the tape 8 Press the button or the PAUSE lll button on the wireless controller when the scene you wish to record appears Recording starts 9 Press the button to stop recording e Press the button to pause recording e Press the button again to restart recording 10 Connected device Stop playback 1 O When you press only the button in step 6 recording starts immediately O When connecting to a TV video with SCART terminal use a SCART adapter with input capability commercially available The supplied SCART Adapter PC A10 is for output only 94 Recording from Digital Video Devices DV Dubbing You can record from other digital video devices equipped with a DV terminal with virtually no loss in picture and sound quality CDi 8 C4 Cv 1 Connect camcorder to
15. and the zoom and focusing functions while the camcorder is mounted on a tripod without touching the camcorder body itself This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories When you use Canon video equipment we recommend Canon brand accessories or products bearing the same mark 116 Specifications XL2 System Video Recording System Audio Recording System Television System Image Sensor Tape Format Tape Speed Maximum Recording Time 80 min cassette Fast Forward Rewind Time Viewfinder Microphone Lens mount AF System White Balance Minimum Illumination Recommended Illumination Input Output Terminals S video Terminal Video Terminal Audio Out Terminals Audio In Terminals DV Terminal Headphone Terminal LANC Terminal 2 rotary heads helical scanning DV system consumer digital VCR SD system digital component recording PCM digital sound 16 bit 48 kHz 2 ch 12 bit 32 kHz 4 ch CCIR standard 625 lines 50 fields PAL colour signal 1 3 inch CCD x 3 horizontal pixel shift approx 800 000 pixels Effective pixels 4 3 approx 410 000 pixels 16 9 approx 550 000 pixels Videocassettes bearing the MiniDV mark SP 18 83 mm s LP 12 57 mm s SP 80 min LP 120 min Approx 2 min 20 sec with a 60 min cassette 2 inch TFT colour approx 200 000 pixels RGB delta configuration Stereo electret condenser microphone XL interchangeable mount system TTL autofocus manual
16. camcorder and will not change when you change the language Changing the Date Format You can select between three date formats For example 1 JAN 2004 JAN 1 2004 and 2004 1 1 G3 MENU pirar sre 24 Open the menu and select DISPLAY SETUP amp Select DATE FORMAT select a format and close the menu 80 Playing Back a Tape REW lt lt PLAY FF gt gt lt il STOP E PAUSEHM x2 REC SEARCH buttons C4 Cv 1 Set the POWER dial to VCR 2 Press the 44 button to rewind the tape 3 Press the gt button to begin playback 4 Press the button to stop playback Special Playback Modes Il Playback Pause To pause playback press the button during normal playback egfeld P Fast Forward Playback lt lt Rewind Playback Plays back the tape at 11 5 times normal speed forward or reverse Press and hold the button during normal playback or fast forward 41 Reverse Playback Press the button on the wireless controller during normal playback Press the gt play button to return to normal playback Frame Advance 4 Frame Reverse Plays back frame by frame Press the button on the wireless controller repeatedly during playback pause Press and hold it to play back continuous frame advance frame reverse 81 SLOW I S
17. charge the battery 11 off pack Recording Playback Buttons will not work Cassette is not loaded Load a cassette 23 1 flashes on the screen Condensation is detected See reference page 108 REMOVE THE CASSETTE Camcorder stopped operating Unload and reload the cassette appears on the screen to protect the tape The wireless controller will Camcorder and wireless Change the remote sensor not work controller are not set to the modes same remote sensor mode Batteries of the wireless Replace the batteries 22 controller are exhausted Recording Image will not appear on The POWER dialisnotsettoa Set the POWER dial to a 30 the screen recording program recording program SET THE TIME ZONE DATE Time zone date and time are Set the time zone date and AND TIME appears on the not set or the backup battery is time or replace the backup screen exhausted battery and reset the date and time Pressing the start stop Cassette is not loaded Load a cassette button will not start The POWER dial is notset toa Setthe POWER dial to a recording recording program recording program The lock lever on the carrying Slide the lock lever to the left handle is activated and deactivate it Camcorder will not focus Autofocus does not work on Focus manually 39 that subject Viewfinder is not adjusted Adjust the viewfinder with the 17 dioptric adjustment lever Lens is dirty Clean the lens 106 The tally la
18. imo Miren Open the menu and select SYSTEM Select 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 44 000000009000000090000000900000000000000900000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000009000000000000000000000000000000000000000000900000000900000000000099 GID Press the CUSTOM KEY 1 or 2 button The time code setting menu appears Index Write You can add an index signal to your recording for easy search in VCR mode amp ED ED E Press the CUSTOM KEY 1 or 2 button e The index signal will be recorded for approx 6 seconds e When the camcorder is in record pause mode the index signal will be w
19. off Returns to off TV SCREEN on off EVF display Returns to normal display Side panel light Returns to off Zero set memory O Reset O JO Except for self timer and interval timer on off 100 The following list shows the settings that are retained when you change the programmed AE mode frame rate Recording Mode When you change to another programmed When you change to When you change AE mode other than Easy Recording mode the frame rate Easy Recording Aperture setting in Av mode mode Reset Aperture shutter speed setting in Manual mode Custom white balance Exposure lock on off Returns to off Aperture shutter speed setting during exposure lock Reset Reset Colour bars setting Reset Colour bars on off BEEN ONERE Reset Film grain setting 7 Reset Film grain on off NEN MEN Reset CAMERA MENU setting Self timer on off Interval timer on off TV SCREEN on off EVF display Side panel light Zero set memory euonippv 101 Screen Displays Hiding the Displays on the Camcorder Screen You can hide the displays on the screen to have a clear screen for playback C amp Esgl Tv J Av C M C MENU usarse 24 Open the menu and select DISPLAY SETUP amp Select DISPLAYS set it to OFF PLAYBK and close the menu e Warning messages still appear and the data code appears if tur
20. optional FU 1000 Monochrome Viewfinder With supplied colour viewfinder With optional FU 1000 Monochrome Viewfinder Playback Time 235 min 360 min Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start stop zooming power on off Actual time may be shorter We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 and 30 Outside the temperature range of 0 to 40 the CHARGE indicator turns off and charging stops O A lithium ion battery pack can be charged at any charge state Unlike conventional battery packs you do not need to completely use or discharge it before charging We recommend that you prepare battery packs 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need O To conserve battery power turn off the camcorder instead of leaving it in record pause mode 120 min 185 min Typical Recording Time 90 min 135 min 65 min 100 min With 16x Maximum Recording Time 185 min 280 min Manual Zoom Lens 135 min 205 min 105 min 160 min Typical Recording Time 75 min 115 min 13 Installing Backup Battery The backup battery lithium button battery CR2025 allows the camcorder to retain date time 28 and other camcorder settings while the power source is disconnected Connect a power source to the camcorder when replacing the backup battery to retain the settings 1 Open the backup battery cover Screw t
21. stop function of a connected IEEE1394 storage recording device The device must comply with the IEEE1394 AV C protocol Users of Windows XP can also download the DV PC Recorder from the Canon Homepage to record video audio to the computer s hard disk For details refer to the DV PC Recorder Software leaflet i GB D EB MENU 1 Open menu and select SYSTEM Select DV set it to ON and close menu 2 Press the start stop button When the XL2 is in record pause mode XL2 Recording Connected device Recording When is recording XL2 Record pause mode Connected device Record pause mode When the XL2 is not ready for recording no cassette loaded etc Connected device Recording record pause mode After loading a cassette while the connected device is recording XL2 Recording Connected device Continues recording Pressing the start stop button again XL2 Record pause mode Connected device Record pause mode O The status of the connected device is indicated as follows 4 0122 Connected device is recording 622 Connected device is in record pause or stop mode 212 Connected device is in a mode other than record pause or stop 2 DV is set to ON but no DV device is connected When the XL2 stops recording without operating the start stop button e g tape has reached the end while both the XL2 and the c
22. the arrow until it clicks 3 Connect the power cord to the power adapter 4 Plug the power cord into a power outlet 5 Connect the DC coupler to the adapter 6 Detach the DC coupler after use Press the BATT RELEASE button to detach the DC coupler Vay Disconnect the DC coupler from the power adapter when charging a battery pack D O Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the power adapter If the adapter is used close to a TV it may cause picture interference Move the adapter away from the TV or the aerial cable O Do not connect any products that are not expressly recommended to the power adapter When the power adapter battery pack is defective the CHARGE indicator turns off and charging stops O The CHARGE indicator informs you about the charge status 0 50 Flashes once every second 50 7590 Flashes twice every second More than 7596 Flashes 3 times every second 100 Glows steadily 12 Charging Recording and Playback Times Below times are approximate and vary according to the charging recording or playback conditions Battery Pack BP 930 BP 945 Charging Time with the CA 920 145 min 220 min With 20x Maximum Recording Time With supplied 155 min 230 min L IS Lens colour viewfinder With optional FU 1000 Monochrome Viewfinder With supplied colour viewfinder With optional FU 1000 Monochrome Viewfinder With supplied colour viewfinder With
23. 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000009000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000090000 o MEX G3 EE In record pause mode this function allows you to play back the tape forward or reverse to locate the point where you wish to begin recording Press and hold the REC SEARCH button forward or button reverse Release the button at the point you wish to begin recording e he camcorder returns to record pause mode 34 End Search You can use this function to locate the end of the last recorded scene END SEARCH button GU Press the END SEARCH button e END SEARCH appears e camcorder rewinds fast forwards the tape plays back the last few seconds of the recording and stops the tape e Pressing the button again cancels the search O End search cannot be used once you unload the cassette 2 End search may not work properly if a blank section exists on the tape 29 Zooming You can operate the zoom from either the side grip or the carrying handle You can also use the zoom ring on the zoom lens or the zoom buttons on the wireless controller Zoom lever Zoom ring ZOOM SPEED switch i ED ED
24. 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000009909 Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperature may cause condensation water droplets to form on its internal surfaces Stop using the camcorder if condensation is detected Continued use may damage the camcorder Condensation may form in the following cases When the camcorder is moved from an air When the camcorder is moved from a cold place conditioned room to a warm humid place to a warm room S 21 Ee RO Oe M M Y K gt S 7 S Pd 108 How to avoid condensation O Unload the cassette place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag When condensation is detected O The camcorder stops operating and the warning message CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED appears for approx 4 seconds and 18 starts flashing If a cassette is loaded the warning message REMOVE THE CASSETTE appears and starts flashing Remove the cassette immediately and leave the cassette compartment open Leaving the cassette in the camcorder may damage the tape OA cassette cannot be loaded when condensation is detected Resuming use O It takes about 1 hour until the water droplets evaporate After the condensation warning stops flashing wait for 1 more hour before resum
25. 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000009000000000000000000000000000090909 o i MEX GEB 1 Set focus selector to MF appears 2 Set the POSITION PRESET switch to FOCUS 3 Adjust the focus with the focus ring 4 Move the POSITION PRESET ON SET switch to SET MF and the focus preset speed appear in yellow Setting the Focus Preset Speed 009009000900900000000900090900900000090000000000090900000000090000000000090009090000009000000000000000000000900000000000000090000009000000000000000000009000000000000000000009000000000009000000000000000000000000000900009000000000000000900000900000000000009900 EM uem 7 3 24 Open the menu and select CAMERA SETUP Select F SPEED PSET select a setting option and close the menu The selected speed appears next to MF Returning to the Preset Focus Setting 00000090000009900000900000009000000990000000000090009000000900000090000009000000000000000000000900000000090900000000000900000000000000090000090000000009090000009000009000000009000000009000009000000000000000900000900000000090000009000009000000009000000900000099909 Move the POSITION PRESET ON SET switch to ON The camcorder returns to the preset focus setting The preset setting resets and sets to OFF when you turn the camcorder off or unmount the lens 4 40 Using the ND Filter Lenses with Built in ND Filter When recording un
26. 0000000000009000000000000000000000900000090000000000000009000000000000000000000900000000000000000000900000000000000000000090000000000000000000090000000000009 1 Slide the viewfinder unit onto the bracket and tighten the locking screw 2 Connect the viewfinder cable to the upper socket of the camcorder body 3 Hook the viewfinder cable onto the cable clamp Detaching the Viewfinder Unit 0000000000000000000000090000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000090000 1 Detach the viewfinder cable 2 Loosen the locking screw and slide the viewfinder unit off the bracket o o 15 Detaching and Attaching Eye You can change the position of the eye cup for use with either the left or right eye Detach and reattach the eye cup for use with the left eye Detaching the Eye Cup Detach the eye cup as shown in the illustration Attaching Eye Align the hole for dioptric adjustment lever with lever and pull eye into position Right eye use Left eye use Adjusting the Position of the Viewfinder The viewfinder position can be changed right left forward backward Right Left Adjus
27. 6 4 3 2 0 x 1 24 4 3 20 mm 1 m 49 18 x 28 6 16 9 2 36 x 1 24 16 9 45 0 x 32 5 mm 4 3 50 1 x 36 5 mm 4 3 61 2 x 32 5 mm 16 9 66 9 x 36 5 mm 16 9 16x IS 37 18 x 27 42 4 3 2 24 x 1 48 4 3 20 mm 1 m Zoom Lens 48 30 x 27 42 16 9 3 12 x 1 48 16 9 42 8 x 30 9 mm 4 3 56 3 x 41 1 mm 4 3 58 3 x 30 9 mm 16 9 75 2x 41 1 mm 16 9 3x Zoom 57 12 x 43 24 4 3 20 36 x 15 6 4 3 20 mm 0 5 m XL Lens 72 12 x 43 24 16 9 27 18 15 6 16 9 55 7 x 40 6 mm 4 3 192 3 x 140 5 mm 4 3 74 3 x 40 6 mm 16 9 256 5 x 140 5 mm 16 9 16x Manual 37 54 x 28 6 4 3 2 30 x 1 48 4 3 50 mm 1 m Zoom Lens 49 18 x 28 6 16 9 3 18 x 1 48 16 9 56 7 x 40 9 mm 4 3 39 8 x 29 2 mm 4 3 77 3 x 40 9 mm 16 9 53 0 29 2 mm 16 9 Angle of view CA 920 Compact Power Adapter Power supply 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption 24 W Rated output Adapter 7 2 V DC 2 0A Charger 8 4 V DC 1 5 Operating temperature 0 40 Dimensions 75 x 99 x 51 mm Weight 215 g without power cable BP 930 Battery Pack Battery type Rechargeable lithium ion battery Rated voltage 7 2V DC Operating temperature 0 40 C Battery capacity 3 000 mAh Dimensions 38 2 x 39 0 x 70 5 mm Weight 190 g Weight and dimensions are approximate Errors and omissions excepted Subject to change without notice 118 ETC 43 Abro
28. 7 Start stop button 1130 XLR input MSN terminals 3 00 47 48 S SS Screw holes for adapter holder 1119 Battery attachment unit 20 11 serial number u Lens hood locking screw 0221 RELEASE button 04011 Cassette compartment 040 23 Grip belt 0219 Backup battery compartment Tripod socket 14 Do not use tripods with fastening screws longer than 5 5 mm as it may damage the camcorder About the Terminal LANC stands for Local Application Control Bus System The terminal allows you to connect and control connected devices Connect only devices with mark to the terminal Operation cannot be guaranteed for connections with devices not bearing the mark O Some buttons of connected devices may not operate or may operate differently than the buttons on the camcorder START STOP button C131 Handle zoom lever C1 36 Dioptric adjustment lever 00 17 Viewfinder LL115 18 Strap mount V 19 LOCK lever 1131 Il pause button LL181 stop button 1181 lt lt rewind button 1181 button 0094 95 P fast forward button 0081 gt play button 0081 Colour Lock release button viewfinder 17 socket 15 Strap mount 00 19 Lock lever 116 ND filter unlock button 41 STABILIZER ON OFF switch 0450 POSITION PRE
29. 9 Frame rate 42 Gall 59 64 Grip 19 Grip 2 36 Handle zoom 36 63 Index 88 Index 71 Interval timer 75 L4 64 80 LCD 17 Lens 21 Low angle recording 31 Low light mode 52 LP 79 106 Manual 39 Manual mode 51 Master pedestal 65 24 18 47 Mix balance 86 LH ND 41 Nien speed ee oe odes ERO eee 65 Optional accessories 114 Playback 81 Power adapter 11 Power 31 Programmed AE 51 R Recording ioa da50 6405884 30 Recording programs 51 Record 34 Record 34 Remote sensor 22 5 Screen display 102 104 Self timer 77 Setup level 65 Sharpness 65 Shoulder strap 19 Shutter 54 Skin
30. AUDIOA2 When Connecting to the XLR terminals 1 Connect a microphone to the XLR terminals To supply a microphone with phantom power set the 48V switch to ON Make sure to connect the microphone first before turning on the phantom power Keep the microphone connected when turning off the phantom power 2 Set the INPUT SELECT switch to REAR 3 Turn on the microphone attenuator 20 dB as necessary by setting the MIC ATT switch to ATT 4 For 12 dB gain up Open the menu and select AUDIO SETUP Select R XLR GAINUP set it to 12dB and close the menu 48 Y When connecting a microphone not supporting phantom power make sure to set the 48 switch to OFF Otherwise the microphone may be damaged Adjusting the Audio Recording Level CH1 CH2 CH3 CHA dials REC LEVEL switch AUDIO MONITOR button aes 24 Open the menu and select DISPLAY SETUP Select AUDIO LEVEL select a setting option and close the menu The audio level indicator can also be turned on off with the custom key 70 Automatic Audio Adjustments 00000000000000000000900000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000009000009 Set the REC LEVEL switch to A Manual Audio Adjustments 1 Set the REC LEVEL switch to M 2 When recording on 4 c
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32. If connecting to a TV set the input selector to VIDEO If connecting to a VCR set the input selector to LINE O The supplied PC A10 SCART Adapter is for output only For analog line in recording or analog digital conversion please use a SCART Adapter with input capability commercially available When connecting to RCA terminal set the RCA BNC selector to RCA When connecting to the BNC terminal set the RCA BNC selector to BNC 84 TVs with Audio Video Terminals Refer also to the TV or VCR instruction manual DZ N Signal flow gt STV 150 Stereo Video Cable Sal supplied AUDIO 1 cH2 4 OUT C 1 Turn off all devices before starting the connections 2 Connect the STV 150 Stereo Video Cable to the camcorder s VIDEO and AUDIO1 terminals and the audio video terminals on the TV VCR 3 If connecting to a TV set the input selector to VIDEO If connecting to a VCR set the input selector to LINE A When connecting to the RCA terminal set the RCA BNC selector to RCA When connecting to the BNC terminal set the RCA BNC selector to BNC 85 0 lt C e a Audio Output AUDIO2 RCA terminals 3 7 gt t 6 AUDIO MONITOR button Selecting the Audio Output of the RCA Terminals CDi Cv Av CM 4 CO Press the AUDIO MONITOR button The setting changes with each press of the button in the ord
33. PUB DIE 211 Canon DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER Instruction Manual Introduction Preparation Recording Playback Editing Mini Additional Cassette Information Important Usage Instructions WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY CAUTION DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE For Users in the UK When replacing the fuse only a correctly rated approved type should be used and be sure to re fit the fuse cover CA 920 identification plate is located on the bottom e Use of CV 150F CV 250F DV cable is necessary to comply with the technical requirement of EMC Directive Using this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon XL2 Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference Symbols and References Used in This Manual Precautions related to the camcorder operation O amp Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures Reference page number O Capital letters are used to refer to buttons on the camcorder or the wirel
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35. SET switch 0137 39 AF switch LL138 POSITION PRESET ON SET switch LL1 37 39 ND filter operating ring 141 Focus selector 1139 FU 1000 Monochrome Viewfinder Socket 115 REC SEARCH button LL 34 81 REC SEARCH 4 record review button e E334 81 q BARS F GRAIN BARS F GRAIN SELECT button 1773 74 BARS F GRAIN ON OFF button 0073 74 K SHUTTER A button 11 54 SHUTTER V button 11 54 PHONES LEVEL dial Q phones terminal DV terminal 11 95 99 e VA terminal Qe ee 48V switch 1147 48 switch 1247 48 POWER dial 1 51 Side panel 71104 STANDBY button 131 WHITE BALANCE button LL160 WHITE BALANCE dial C260 GAIN dial LL157 External control mode VCR mode Power off Auto Shutter Priority Aperture Priority Manual Spotlight Low Light mode Easy Recording Recording programs WL D4000 Wireless Controller 10 TV SCREEN button 2 102 Transmitter START STOP button 2 30 Zoom buttons 1136 AUDIO MONITOR button LL1 49 86 DATA CODE button 90 SELF TIMER button 0177 ZERO SET MEMORY button 187 M E N U button 24 S DIO MIX BALANCE NNNITOR CH1 2 CH3 4 MIX BALANCE buttons 1186 Select buttons LL 24 m INDEX WRITE button 0271 SET button 22024 SEARCH SELECT button 0188 89 AV gt DV bu
36. SHARPNESS and press the SET dial 5 Turn the SET dial up or down to adjust the setting and press the SET dial 6 Press the MENU button to close the menu Attaching the Microphone Unit 1 Loosen the microphone locking screw on the viewfinder unit open the microphone clamp and insert the microphone into the microphone clamp 2 Align the mark on the microphone with the mark on the clamp and tighten the screw 3 Plug the microphone cable to the camcorder s FRONT MIC terminals When using a microphone other than the supplied one attach it to the advanced accessory shoe 18 Fastening the Grip Belt Hold the camcorder with your right hand and adjust the belt with your left Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index and middle finger and the start stop button with your thumb Attaching the Shoulder Strap Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of the strap Y Be careful not to drop the camcorder when adjusting the strap I Attaching the Adapter Holder Attach the adapter holder to use the optional CH 910 Dual Battery Charger Holder or a commercially available wireless microphone receiver 1 Attach adapter holder and secure it by tightening the screws 2 Adjust the position of the support bars When using the optional CH 910 hook it onto the support bars and secure it with the stop lever To detach the CH 910 press the sto
37. TE BALANCE dial to 2 or 5 60 Setting a Custom White Balance A EC Press the WHITE BALANCE dial so that it pops out 2 Set the WHITE BALANCE dial to 1 2 or 3 3 Point the camcorder at a white object and zoom in until it fills the whole screen Keep the camcorder zoomed at the white object until step 4 is completed 4 Press the WHITE BALANCE button flashes and stops flashing when setting is complete A O The camcorder retains the custom white balance setting even if you turn it off 2 When you set the custom Depending the light source may keep flashing The result will still be better than with the auto setting When you have turned on off the built in ND filter of the lens reset the custom white balance O Custom white balance may provide better results in the following cases Changing lighting conditions Close ups Subjects in a single colour sky sea or forest Under mercury lamps or certain types of fluorescent lights Recording with Preset Custom White Balance Mr FU GB 1 Set the POWER dial to a recording program other than 2 Turn the WHITE BALANCE dial to select a preset number The preset custom white balance is activated The custom preset settings GAIN G GAIN and GAIN 65 will override the white balance 2 setting set with above procedure 61 Usin
38. ack depending on how far you turn the dial When you stop turning the dial the camcorder goes into playback pause mode 02 Playing Back on Screen IVs with S S1 Video Input Terminal Refer also to the TV or VCR instruction manual fs 7 RZE J Me of is 2 STV 150 Stereo Video Cable supplied Signal flow 5 61 egfeld 1 Turn off all devices before starting connections 2 Connect the S 150 S video Cable to the S video terminals 3 Connect the STV 150 Stereo Video Cable to camcorder s AUDIO1 terminals and the audio terminals of the TV VCR 4 If connecting to a TV set the input selector to VIDEO If connecting to a VCR set the input selector to LINE 7 We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source 2 The picture quality is higher when connecting to a TV with S S1 terminal 83 TVs with SCART Terminal Refer also to the TV or VCR instruction manual 4 JID ZEAL 2222 Clim 2 650 2 Eo As 9 op ANZ PC A10 SCART Adapter 00000000 000000000 STV 150 Stereo Video Cable supplied 1 Turn off all devices before starting the connections 2 Connect the PC A10 SCART Adapter to the TV or VCR s SCART terminal 3 Connect the STV 150 Stereo Video Cable to the camcorder s VIDEO and AUDIO1 terminals and the audio video terminals on the SCART Adapter 4
39. ad using the 110 Accessories 6 114 AE shift 58 Analog digital converter 97 Analog 94 Audio level indicator 49 Audio 46 Audio output 86 Audio reference signal 74 Audio recording 46 2222 4222 uei PES 51 38 51 B Backup battery 14 Battery pack 11 Black level 64 Centre 32 Character recording 79 Clear 5 69 Colour lt 74 Colour 64 Colour matrix 64 Colour Phase 65 Condensation 108 oiu T 65 Custom 70 Custom 64 Data 90 Date andtime 28 Date format 80 Date search 89 DC 12 DV 78 DV dubbing 95 DV terminal 95 99 E Easy recording mode 51 Edit search 82 search 35 57 F Film 73 Focus 40 FOCUSING 3
40. an be adjusted in 1 4 steps However only the following numbers are displayed on the screen F1 6 F2 0 F2 8 F4 0 F5 6 F8 0 F11 CLOSE Select the aperture with the IRIS dial Changing the Shutter Speed after Exposure Lock You can select from 12 shutter speeds with 20x L IS lens Select the shutter speed with the SHUTTER A or button Changing Gain after Exposure Lock You can select from 6 gain levels 1 Press the GAIN dial so that it pops out 2 Turn the GAIN dial to adjust the level The selected level appears Za 120 appears in yellow 57 Using AE Shift You can use the AE Shift control to manually override the automatic exposure system to darken or lighten the image Select from 13 AE levels 42 0 1 5 1 0 0 75 40 5 0 25 0 0 25 0 5 0 75 1 0 1 5 2 0 AE SHIFT dial POWER dial GES GB 2 1 Set the POWER dial to A Tv or 2 Turn the AE SHIFT dial to adjust the level The selected level appears 58 Adjusting the Gain Gain control adjusts the amount of video signal generated depending upon lighting and shooting conditions You can select from automatic gain control and preset levels that range from 3 to 18 dB 3 dB For lowest noise recording for indoor low light or low contrast scenes Auto Automatic adjustment of gain 0 dB Life like night artificial light scenes 3 dB 6 dB
41. and or flicker on the screen You can adjust the frequency from 50 0 Hz to 200 7 Hz WA POWER dial ego 22 Coco v n O MENU 04 24 1 Set the POWER dial to or M 2 Press the SHUTTER A button to display CS 3 Open the menu and select CAMERA SETUP Select CLEAR SCAN adjust the frequency and close the menu Select a frequency with which the black band does not appear 69 Using Custom Keys You can assign frequently used functions to the custom keys for recording and VCR mode independently Default settings Recording Mode VCR Mode CUSTOM KEY 1 TIME CODE TV SCREEN CUSTOM KEY 2 INDEX WRITE DATA CODE Following functions can be assigned to the custom keys CAMERA Mode VCR Mode Time code Time code Index write TV screen Zebra pattern Data code VCR STOP Audio level indicator TV screen Handle zoom speed Audio level indicator Function that can only be operated by the custom keys check the current custom key settings In recording mode Open the menu and select DISPLAY SETUP Select GUIDE INFO set it to CUSTOM KEYS and close the menu In VCR mode Open the menu and select DISPLAY SETUP amp Select CUSTOM KEYS set it to ON and close the menu CUSTOM KEYS 70 Changing custom keys setting GB GED
42. annel 1 CH1 CH2 Channel 1 Channel 2 CH1 CH1 CH2 4 Turn on the microphone attenuator 20 dB as necessary by setting the MIC ATT switch to ATT 5 For 12dB gain up Open the menu and select AUDIO SETUP Select R XLR GAINUP set it to 12dB and close the menu 47 1 When connecting microphone not supporting phantom power make sure to set the 48 switch to OFF Otherwise the microphone may be damaged Recording on Channels 3 and 4 Select the audio input from SHOE optional MA 300 Microphone Adapter AUDIO2 RCA terminals or REAR XLR terminals Refer also to the audio block diagram 120 Make sure to set AUDIO MODE to 12bit CH 1 2 3 4 1 Attach the optional MA 300 Microphone Adapter to the advanced accessory shoe e With the MA 300 you can use balanced microphones on all 4 channels Refer also to the MA 300 instruction manual 2 Set the INPUT SELECT switch to SHOE Phantom power cannot be used with the MA 300 e O MA 100 and MA 200 cannot be used When Connecting to the RCA terminals of AUDIO2 0090000000900000090000090000009000900000090000009000000000000000900000000000000000000009000009000000000000000000000000000000000000900000000000000000000000000090000000009000000900000000000000000000000000000000000000000900000000000000000000000000000900009 1 Connect the device to RCA terminals of AUDIO2 2 Set the INPUT SELECT switch to
43. ars Audio Reference Signal 74 EE DOE 75 Recording with the Self Timer pedo G tco cures usd decus pin Pa SE 77 CONTON G 78 Other Camcorder Functioris Settiligjs 79 Playback Playing Backa EE TO m Playing Back on TV douce H E R AO E E Returning to Pre Marked POSITION 2 ERN Dae BUS el en the Data Code ooo Changing the Remote Sensor Mode Editing Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device 2 93 Recording from Analog Video Devices VCR TV or 94 Recording from Digital Video Devices DV 95 Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals Analog Digital 97 Connecting to a Computer Using DV IEEE1394 99 Additional Information Settings Retained at Power Off or STANDBY
44. button to restart recording To Finish Interval Recording 1 Press the start stop button 2 Open the menu and select CAMERA SETUP Select INTERVAL T set it to OFF and close the menu When you record for a long time more than 12 hours we recommend turning off the screen display by pressing the EVF DISPLAY button When the display remains shown on the screen turn off the camcorder They will disappear in a few hours The remaining tape display may not appear 6 Recording with the Self Timer START STOP button START STOP button SELF TIMER button Start Stop button CD E 1 Press the SELF TIMER button on the wireless controller appears 2 Press the start stop button The camcorder starts recording after a 10 second countdown 2 seconds when using the wireless controller The countdown appears on the screen To cancel the self timer press the SELF TIMER button Once the countdown has begun you also press the start stop button to cancel the self timer O The self timer will be cancelled when you turn off the camcorder O The self timer can also be activated through the menu Open the menu and select CAMERA SETUP Select SELF TIMER set it to ON and close the menu 7 Using the DV Control This feature enables the XL2 to control the record and
45. cord video audio to the computer s hard disk For details refer to the DV PC Recorder Software leaflet Use the optional CV 150F 4 pin 4 pin or CV 250F 4 pin 6 pin DV Cable IEEE1394 DV terminal p DV cable optional CEN e dqcn ein r_ 4 pin O Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and the specifications settings of your computer O If the computer freezes while you have connected the camcorder disconnect and reconnect the DV cable If the problem persists disconnect the interface cable turn off camcorder and computer turn camcorder and computer back on and reconnect them O The XL2 cannot be used with DV Messenger Refer also to the instruction manual of the computer 72 Settings Retained at Power or STANDBY Mode The following list shows the settings that are retained when you turn the power off or press the STANDBY button when the backup battery is installed Recording Mode Power Off STANDBY Mode Aperture setting in Av mode Shutter speed setting in Tv mode Aperture shutter speed setting in Manual mode Custom white balance Exposure lock on off Returns to off Aperture shutter speed setting during exposure lock Colour bars setting Reset Colour bars on off Reset Film grain setting Reset Film grain on off Reset CAMERA MENU settings Self timer on off Returns to off Interval timer on
46. cords in 50 fps interlace mode same as TV signals 25p Mode TELS ap T Ty 501 tape a a b b c c d d e ef f i MEX ED ED EE Set the FRAME RATE switch to the desired position The selected frame rate appears 2 The frame rate does not change when you operate the FRAME RATE switch during recording It e changes once you pause recording 42 Recording 16 9 Mode The camcorder uses the full width of the CCD retaining image quality and providing a larger horizontal angle of view Grup CD ED Set the ASPECT RATIO switch to 16 9 The screen changes to the letterbox format you play back 16 9 recording on a normal TV image appears horizontally squeezed 24 The aspect ratio does not change when you operate the ASPECT RATIO switch during recording It changes once you pause recording 20 D A e 43 Setting the Time Code Selecting the Run Options You can select from record run REC RUN record run preset REC RUN PS and free run FREE RUN time code With record run the time code runs only when you are recording With free run the time code runs regardless of the operation of the camcorder With record run preset and free run you can select the starting point Normally select record run Select free run time code when you wish to record with multiple camcorders set to the
47. creen from full partial or no display 2 The setting changes with each press of the EVF DISPLAY button Normal screen display Audio level indicator centre marker recording program EXP lock ND filter custom preset shutter speed aperture AE shift gain white balance skin detail warning date time Date time No display When GUIDE INFO is set to D T DISPLAY Displaying the Centre Marker Use the centre marker to accurately frame subjects C amp GB Open menu and select DISPLAY SETUP Select CENTER MARK set it to ON and close the menu 33 Reviewing and Searching when Recording REC SEARCH button REC SEARCH button record review button Record Review 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000009000000000000000000000000000900990 G3 GiB EE In record pause mode this function allows you to review the last few seconds of your recording to check if it has been recorded properly Press and release the record review button The camcorder rewinds the tape plays back the last few seconds and returns to record pause mode Record Search 000000000000000000000000000000000000
48. data code combination you wish to display MENU button DATA CODE button MENU button T SET button SET dial Selecting the Date Time Display Combination C amp 98 4 Cw 0 MENU ioum 24 Open the menu and select DISPLAY SETUP Select D TIME SEL set it to DATE or TIME and close the menu Selecting the Data Code Display Combination EDI lt MENU prre Open the menu and select DISPLAY SETUP Select DATA CODE set it to CAMERA DATA or CAM amp D T and close the menu 90 Displaying Data Code Press the DATA CODE button on wireless controller The data code will not display the next time you turn on the camcorder Six Second Auto Date Date and time appear for 6 seconds when you begin playback or to indicate that date or time zone has changed 4 M C a C BR GO LL 24 Open the menu and select DISPLAY SETUP Select 6SEC DATE set it to ON and close the menu peqheld 91 Changing the Remote Sensor Mode Two remote sensor modes and an off setting are available to prevent interference from other Canon wireless controllers being used nearby Turning the Remote Sensor Off M MENU ova
49. der bright conditions the camcorder sets a small aperture value and the picture may appear blurred When you are using a lens with built in ND filter turn it on off according to the screen display ND filter unlock button With the 20x L IS Lens Press the ND filter unlock button and turn the ND filter operating ring When the camcorder is set to Easy Recording or Auto mode following displays appear Screen display What it means What you should do No display ND filter is not activated ND displayed ND filter is activated ND N flashes ND filter required Turn on the ND filter ND GI flashes Lenses with ND filter on off External Select a higher density built in ND filter ND filter required or attach an external ND filter to the Lenses with selectable ND filter density lens Higher density or external ND filter required ND Gi flashes Built in ND filter not required Turn off the ND filter f you have no external ND filter available use the Tv mode and set a high shutter speed or use the Av mode and set a small aperture value Turning on off the ND filter changes the aperture setting Readjust the aperture in mode as required O Depending on the scene the colour may change when turning on off the ND filter In such case setting a custom white balance may be effective 41 Selecting Frame Rate Select between standard 50i and 25p 50i Mode Re
50. e date and time This message DATE AND TIME appears each time you turn the power on until you set the time zone date and time CHANGE THE BATTERY Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack PACK THE TAPE IS SET FOR Cassette is protected Replace the cassette or change the position of ERASURE PREVENTION the protect switch REMOVE THE CASSETTE Camcorder stopped operating to protect the tape Unload and reload the cassette O N al CHECK THE INPUT DV cable is not connected or the connected digital device is turned off CONDENSATION HAS Condensation has been detected in the camcorder BEEN DETECTED TAPE END Tape reached the end Rewind the tape or replace the cassette HEADS DIRTY USE Video heads are dirty Clean the video heads 108 CLEANING CASSETTE ENTERING POWER Appears for 1 second when you press the STANDBY button STANDBY CHECK THE LENS Lens is not correctly mounted Turn the lens until it clicks If the message does not disappear unmount and remount the lens COPYRIGHT PROTECTED You attempted to play back a copyright protected tape PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED COPYRIGHT PROTECTED You attempted to dub a copyright protected tape May also appear DUBBING RESTRICTED when an anomalous signal is received during analog line in recording or during analog digital conversion of a copyright protected tape euonippv 105 Maintenance Others Camcord
51. e button again to hide the data code 2 Using the Film Grain Effect GRAIN SELECT button F GRAIN ON OFF button GB 1 Press the EGRAIN SELECT button to display FILM GRAIN The setting changes with each press of the button FILM GRAIN flashes 2 Press the FGRAIN ON OFF button FILM GRAIN stops flashing and the film grain effect is activated Press the button again to deactivate the effect 73 Recording Colour Bars Audio Reference Signal Colour Bars You can generate and record EBU European Broadcast Union colour bars BARS SELECT button BARS ON OFF button MEX G3 ED E 1 Press the BARS SELECT button to display COLOR BARS The setting changes with each press of the button COLOR BARS flashes 2 Press the BARS ON OFF button COLOR BARS stops flashing and the colour bars appear Press the button again to deactivate the colour bars Audio Reference Signal You can record a 1kHz audio reference signal 12 dB or 20 dB along with the colour bars D EED MENU Open menu and select AUDIO SETUP Select 1kHz select audio signal close the menu The selected audio reference signal sounds 74 Recording with the Interval Timer With the interval timer you can record images over a selected time with a selected inte
52. e recording condition In such case readjust the aperture O When the built in ND filter of a lens is activated the picture may become dark when you set a high F number In such case turn the ND Filter off first and readjust the aperture 55 Recording Manual Mode You can set the exposure at any combination of shutter speed and aperture levels SHUTTER A button SHUTTER V button Available settings Shutter speed 1 6 1 12 1 25 1 50 1 60 1 75 1 90 1 100 1 120 1 150 1 180 1 210 1 250 1 300 1 350 1 400 1 500 1 600 1 700 1 800 1 1000 1 1200 1 1400 1 1600 1 2000 1 2400 1 2800 1 3200 1 4000 1 8000 1 16000 CS clear scan Aperture F1 6 F1 8 F2 0 F2 2 F2 4 F2 6 F2 8 F3 2 F3 4 F3 7 F4 0 F4 4 F4 8 F5 2 F5 6 with 20x L IS lens F6 2 F6 7 F7 3 F8 0 F8 7 F9 5 F10 F11 CLOSE a G0 JCTv JCAv 1 Set the POWER dial to M The exposure indicator appears 2 Select the aperture with the IRIS dial 3 Select the shutter speed with the SHUTTER A or V button 56 Adjusting Exposure EXP LOCK button POWER dial IRIS dial GAIN dial Exposure Lock Grp GB 4 1 Set the POWER dial to A Tv or Av 2 Press the EXP LOCK button The exposure indicator appears Changing the Aperture after Exposure Lock You can select from 23 aperture settings with 20x L IS lens The setting c
53. e signal sent from the connected device the conversion from analog to digital D signals might not work properly signals that include copyright protective signals or anomalous signals such as ghost signals When connecting to a TV video with SCART terminal use a SCART adapter with input capability commercially available The supplied SCART Adapter PC A10 is for output only For normal use set AVe amp DV to OFF If it is set to ON digital signals cannot be input via the camcorder s DV terminal O Depending on the software and the specifications of your computer you may not be able to transfer converted signals via the DV terminal We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source 2 You also press the AV DV button on wireless controller The setting changes with each press of the button 98 Connecting to Computer Using DV IEEE1394 Cable You can transfer recordings to a computer equipped with a IEEE1394 DV terminal or IEEE1394 capture board Use the editing software supplied with your computer capture board to transfer video recording from tape to computer Refer to the instruction manual of the software A driver is preinstalled on Windows operating systems later than Windows 98 Second Edition and on Mac operating systems later than Mac OS 9 and will be installed automatically Users of Windows XP can also download the DV PC Recorder from the Canon Homepage to re
54. e the cassette compartment cover pm eae CS gt d 07 4 2 Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing automatically or attempt to close the cover before the cassette compartment has fully retracted O Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment cover If the camcorder is connected to a power source cassettes can be loaded unloaded even if the POWER dial is set to OFF 23 Menus and Settings Many of the camcorder s functions are selected from menus that appear on the screen MENU button Selecting Menus and Settings 1 Press the MENU button to open the menu 2 Turn the SET dial to select a submenu and press the SET dial 3 Turn the SET dial to select a menu item and press the SET dial 4 Turn the SET dial to select a setting option and press the SET dial 5 Press the MENU button to close the menu Pressing the MENU button at any time closes the menu e O Items that are not available appear in purple O You may find it more convenient to use the wireless controller to operate the menu Press the MENU button on the wireless controller to open or close the menu Use the select buttons in place of the SET dial and press the SET button in place of pressing the SET dial 24 Menu and Default Settings Default settings are shown in boldface CAMERA MENU Submenu Menultem SetingOpio
55. ely peqheld 87 Index Search You can locate the point at which you have recorded the index signal 71 This function is operated with the wireless controller GB C4 Cv Av CM 4 1 Press the SEARCH SELECT button to display INDEX SEARCH 2 Press the gt gt or lt lt button to begin searching e Press more than once to search for further index signals up to 10 times Press the STOP button to stop searching Playback may start slightly before or after the index signal Ga 88 Date Search You can locate the change of the date time zone with the date search function This function is operated with the wireless controller SEARCH SELECT button STOP button CDi 8 C4 Cv 1 Press the SEARCH SELECT button to display DATE SEARCH 2 Press the gt or 94 button to begin searching e Press more than once to search for further date changes up to 10 times e Press the STOP button to stop searching recording of longer than minute per date area is required 2 Date search may not function if the data code is not correctly displayed egfeld 89 Displaying Data Code The camcorder maintains a data code containing recording date and time and other camera data such as shutter speed gain and exposure f stop When you play back a tape you can display the data code and select the
56. er Handling Precautions O Do not carry the camcorder by the viewfinder or the microphone O Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures such as a sun heated car and high humidity O Do not use the camcorder in places subject to magnetic or electric fields such as near the TV transmitters or portable communication devices O Do not point the lens or viewfinder at strong light sources Do not leave the camcorder pointed at a bright subject O Do not use the camcorder in dusty or sandy places Dust or sand getting inside the cassette or camcorder may cause damage Dust and sand can also damage the lens Attach the lens cap after use O The camcorder is not waterproof Water mud or salt getting inside the cassette or camcorder may cause damage careful of heat generated by lighting equipment O Do not disassemble the camcorder If the camcorder does not function properly consult qualified service personnel O Handle the camcorder with care Do not subject the camcorder to shocks or vibration as this may cause damage O Avoid sudden changes in temperature Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation to form on its internal surfaces 108 Storage O If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time store it in a place free of dust in low humidity and at temperatures not higher than 30 C O After storage check the functions of your camcorder to make sure
57. er names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies uononpoau Contents Introduction Important Ie do aC o 2 MEETS 3 Checking S pplied FC CSS d NT T TT 6 Components Guide qe 7 Preparation Preparing the Power SUDDIY s 11 Installing the 14 m 1 oL NENNEN 20 Using the Wireless Controller RR E E EET 22 Loading Unloading a Cassette 23 Ment ona udine ec 24 Setting the Time Zone Date and Time EEEE EEEE EEEE EEEn 28 Recording NN EIE EET 30 E o oe 35 ZOOMING Me 36 WIG FOCUS ONE IEEE ERE 38 Using the ND Filter Lenses with Built in ND Filter 41 Selecting the Frame Rate 42 43 Settin
58. er of CH 1 2 CH and CH 1 2 CH 34 Selecting the Audio Channels C amp Gap 4 Cw CAV C n MENU once 24 Open the menu and select AUDIO SETUP Select SEL AUDIO CH select a setting option and close the menu Selecting the Audio Mix C amp Cw MENU cese piaren 24 1 Open the menu and select AUDIO SETUP Select MIX SELECT set it to VARIABLE or FIXED and close the menu 2 When you have selected VARIABLE adjust the mix balance with the MIX BALANCE CH1 2 and CH3 4 buttons on the wireless controller 86 Returning to Pre marked Position If you wish to return to a particular scene later mark the point with the zero set memory and the tape will stop at that point when you rewind fast forward the tape This function is operated with the wireless controller ZERO SET MEMORY button REW lt lt button STOP W button button GB G3 GS EE 1 Press ZERO SET MEMORY button at the point you wish to return to later e 0 00 00 M appears To cancel press the ZERO SET MEMORY button again 2 When you have finished playback rewind the tape e lt lt RIN appears e The tape stops automatically at 0 00 00 e The tape counter changes to time code i The zero set memory may not function correctly when the time code has not been recorded e consecutiv
59. er speeds 50i 1 6 1 49 25p 1 6 1 24 to deliver proper exposure Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage O Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes White points may appear on the screen O Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes In such case adjust the focus manually Easy Recording The camcorder automatically controls focus shutter speed aperture gain white balance and AE Shift allowing you to simply point and shoot This mode locks all of these features and options making them fixed and unadjustable 22 Availability of functions each recording program EXP LOCK button AE SHIFT dia Xe on fx x GAIN dia 5 X ua ex WHITE BALANCE dial Custom preset adjustments O CUSTOM PRESET SELECT 5 button CUSTOM PRESET ON OFF button Skin detail O selection of Clear x 3 3 x x can Film grain Available X Not available 1 Available when the exposure is locked 2 Not available when exposure is locked 3 Available during clear scan 2 D A 9 20x L IS 16x IS Il and 3x zoom lens a Recording program 0 Modes other than Manual focus ring Zoom ring ND filter Focus mode X autofocus X button Not available with the 3x zoom lens 53 Recording Shutter Priority Mode lt gt e S e A a al LT 99 y
60. ery pack if the usable time after full charge diminishes substantially at normal temperatures uorjeulJoJu euonippv 109 Cassette Handling Precautions O Rewind tapes after use If the tape becomes slack and damaged it may cause picture and sound distortion O Return cassettes in the case and store them upright O Do not leave the cassette in the camcorder after use O Do not use spliced tapes or nonstandard cassettes as they may damage the camcorder O Do not use tapes that have been jammed as video heads may become dirty O Do not insert anything into the small holes of the cassette or cover them with cellophane tape O Handle cassettes with care Do not drop or subject them to severe impact as this may damage the cassettes O Rewind tapes from time to time if they are stored for a long time OWith cassettes equipped with a memory function metal plated terminals may become dirty with use Clean the terminals with a cotton swab after about 10 times of loading unloading The memory function is not supported by the camcorder Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure To protect your recordings from accidental erasure slide the tab on the cassette to the left This switch position is usually labelled SAVE or ERASE OFF If you load a protected cassette in recording mode the message THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION appears for approx 4 seconds and eel starts flashing If you wish to record on that cassette slide
61. ess controller are used to refer to menu items displayed on the screen O The supplied 20x L IS Zoom Lens XL 5 4 108 mm is referred to as 20x L IS Lens The illustrations show the camcorder attached with the 20x L IS Lens Setting the Time Zone Date and Time Set the time zone date and time when you first start using your camcorder or when you have replaced the backup battery Setting the Time Zone Daylight Saving Time Operating modes j T ZONE DST PARIS 24 Menu showing at Its default position 4 2 the SET dial 3 Turn the SET dial to select T ZONE DST and press the SET dial The time zone setting appears see table on the next page The default setting is Paris 4 Turn the SET dial to select the setting option that represents your time zone and press the SET dial To adjust for daylight saving time select the time zone with the next to the area Setting the Date and Time C amp CB GS GB EE Available functions depend on the operating mode and indicated as follows Function can be used in this mode Function cannot be used in this mode Trademark Acknowledgements e Canon is a registered trademarks of Canon Inc e D is a trademark e is a trademark e Windows is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Oth
62. et to LOW in 50i mode CP appears in yellow Sharpness Adjust the degree of sharpness in the picture Adjust to for a softer picture and to for a sharper picture When set to the side noise may become more noticeable Coring Adjust the detail noise level Adjust to to add the noise and to to reduce noise Setup Level Adjust the black level of the video signal Adjust to to darken the picture and to to brighten the shadow area Master Pedestal Adjust the master pedestal level Adjust to to make dark areas darker and increase the contrast and to to make dark areas lighter and reduce the contrast Noise Reduction Select the variable range of noise reduction from OFF HIGH MIDDLE and LOW With HIGH MIDDLE and LOW the noise reduction level is adjusted according to the gain Select HIGH for maximum variable range e When set to HIGH moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage e When the noise based on the gain setting is low the NR effect may not be noticeable 65 CUSTOM PRESET ON OFF button CUSTOM PRESET SELECT button SET dial MENU button Setting the Custom Preset Settings ED ED 2 MENU 1 Open menu and select CUSTOM PRESET 2 Select PRESET SETUP The custom preset items appear 3 Select SEL PRESET and select the custom preset file you wish to change
63. explosion of a battery pack Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis Battery Packs The BP 930 is also available as an optional accessory The optional BP 945 provides 50 more recording time than the BP 930 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 your car s cigarette lighter socket and runs off a 12 24V DC negative ground battery FS 72U Filter Set Ultraviolet neutral density and circular polarizing filters to help you take control of difficult lighting conditions HC 3200 System Case A solid lockable case that provides safe and stylish protection for the camcorder during transportation and storage 3x Zoom Lens XL 3 4 10 2 mm A super wide angle lens that gives a range of 32 1 96 3 mm 35mm film equivalent 114 16x Manual Zoom Lens XL 5 4 86 4 mm A high resolution zoom lens with two zoom modes manual and powered built in ND filter and AE functions Extender XL 1 6x Attach this extender between a Canon XL lens and the XL2 to boost the focal length of the lens by 1 6x EF Adapter XL This allows you to attach Canon EF lenses to the XL2 The difference in size between the XL2 s 1 3 inch CCD s and 35mm film means that the effective focal length
64. focusing with focus ring with 20x L IS lens Auto white balance pre set white balance indoor outdoor or custom white balance 0 8 Ix with 20x L IS lens 501 mode Manual mode 1 6 shutter F1 6 Gain 18 dB More than 100 Ix 1 Vp p 75 ohms Y signal 0 3 Vp p 75 ohms C signal RCA jack BNC jack 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced RCA jack L R 2 sets 10 dBv 47 kohm load full scale 12 dB 3 kohms or less unbalanced FRONT 03 5 stereo mini jack unbalanced 20 dB 55 dBv Auto mode 600 ohms Max 67 dBv Manual mode max volume AUDIO 1 2 RCA jack unbalanced 10 dBv 47 kohms REAR XLR jack pin shield pin2 hot pin3 cold 20 dB 54 dBv Auto mode 600 ohms Max 1 66 dBv Auto mode REAR MIC Gain Up 12 dB 5 gt Max 2 66 dBv Manual mode max volume 3 78 dBv Manual mode max volume REAR Gain Up 12 dB 29 mmm 0 Special 4 pin connector IEEE1394 compliant S 03 5 mm stereo mini jack 23 5 dBv 16 ohm load 50ohms 02 5 mm stereo mini jack 117 Power Others Power supply rated 7 2V DC Power consumption 7 1 W recording with autofocus 20x L IS Lens mounted Operating temperature 0 40 C Dimensions W x H x D 225 x 220 x 496 mm Weight camcorder body only 2410 g fully loaded 3545 g Lens Some lens specifications change as shown below when mounting on the XL2 Field size at closest focusing distance Telephoto 20x L IS Lens 37 54 x 28
65. g Zebra Pattern This camcorder has a zebra pattern feature that shows black and white diagonal stripes over the area that is overexposed The zebra pattern is only displayed on the screen Use this feature to guide the adjustment of the aperture and shutter speed Available zebra pattern settings 80 IRE 85 IRE 90 IRE 95 100 IRE POWER dial ED D ED MENU Open menu and select CAMERA SETUP Select ZEBRA LEVEL select setting option and close the menu Activating the Zebra Pattern LL 24 Open the menu and select CAMERA SETUP Select ZEBRA set it to ON and close the menu 62 Using the Skin Detail Function You can adjust hue chroma area and Y level to determine the skin area and soften the details to reduce the appearance of skin imperfections A zebra pattern identifying the skin area appears alternating with the normal picture a white pattern appears on a connected TV or computer screen Activating the Skin Detail Function M CO cman serue p CAMERA SETUP SKIN D SET SKIN DETAIL OFF Open the menu and select CAMERA SETUP and SKIN D SET Select SKIN DETAIL set it to HIGH MIDDLE or LOW amp and close the menu appears Determining the Skin Area M UE 24 Y LEVEL e Open menu and select CAMERA SETUP and
66. g the Time COG 44 45 Audio Recording 46 Image Stabilizer Lenses Equipped with Image 5 50 Using the Programmed qus Rum idus RR 51 Recording in the Shutter Priority Tv 54 Recording in the Aperture Priority Av 55 Recording in the Manual Mode 56 Adjusting the 57 REED 58 Tno ME GAN e 59 Setting the White Balance ete 60 Usno zebra CSI serpe a E 62 Using the Skin Detail 63 vang ihe Prese ORO 64 Using Clear Scan for Recording Computer 5 69 Using the Custom Keys 70 Using the Film Grain R E ES 73 Recording Colour B
67. hannels press the AUDIO MONITOR button and select CH1 2 or CH3 4 The setting changes with each press of the button in the order of CH1 2 CH3 4 1 3 2 4 Do not select 1 3 2 4 when adjusting the level 3 Turn the respective CH1 CH2 CH3 or CH4 dial to adjust the audio level We recommend using headphones when adjusting the audio level If the input level is too high audio may become distorted even if the audio level indicator is displaying an appropriate level O You can select to synchronise the audio signal with the video signal by adding an equal amount of delay to the audio Open the menu and select AUDIO SETUP Select AUD M SET set it to LINE OUT and close the menu If you wish to monitor audio in real time select NORMAL In either setting audio and video signals will be recorded synchronised on a tape 49 Image Stabilizer Lenses Equipped with Image Stabilizer The image stabilizer can be turned off STABILIZER ON OFF switch Move the STABILIZER ON OFF switch to OFF The image stabilizer cannot be turned off in the Easy Recording mode O The image stabilizer is designed to compensate a normal degree of camcorder shake O The image stabilizer may not be effective when attaching an optional Extender We recommend turning off the image stabilizer when mounting the camcorder on a tripod 50 Using Programmed AE Modes Programmed auto exposure modes provide automated ad
68. he cover to the left use for example a Coin 2 Insert the backup battery with the side facing outward F O Lt 3 Close the cover Align the mark on the cover with the lower mark on the camcorder and screw the cover to the right until it clicks WARNING e The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C or incinerate the battery e Replace the battery with a CR2025 made by Panasonic Hitachi Maxell Sony Sanyo or with Duracell DL2025 Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion e The used battery should be returned to the supplier for safe disposal O Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools as this will cause a short circuit O Wipe the battery with a clean dry cloth to ensure proper contact O Keep the battery out of reach of children If it is swallowed seek medical assistance immediately The battery case may break and the battery fluids may damage stomach and intestines O Do not disassemble heat or immerse the battery in water to avoid the risk of explosion The backup battery has a life span of about a year flashes in red to inform you that it needs to be replaced 14 Preparing the Camcorder Attaching and Detaching the Colour Viewfinder Unit Attaching the Colour Viewfinder Unit 000000000090000090000009000000009000009000000000000000000009000000900
69. he settings of exposure lock colour bars and film grain Press the STANDBY button again to turn the camcorder back on Power Save Function The camcorder activates the power save function after 5 minutes in record pause mode to protect tape and video heads You have the option to set the camcorder to shut off SHUT OFF or to turn off the VCR section leaving the camera section turned on VCR STOP In VCR STOP mode the camcorder retains camera settings such as aperture and shutter speed so you can adjust the camera section without worrying about the automatic shut off The VCR STOP function can also be assigned to a custom key M 70 CE Sn Open the menu and select VCR SETUP Select POWER SAVE select a setting option and close the menu When set SHUT OFF To turn the camcorder on press the STANDBY button or set the POWER dial to OFF and then back to a recording program O When set to VCR STOP To start recording press the start stop button To go into record pause mode use the custom key 70 31 Screen Displays during Recording PAUSE 00 00 00 00 CoG Omin 10sec 3 1 Time code Indicates the recording time in hours minutes seconds and frames 44 2 Remaining tape Indicates the remaining time of the tape in minutes END flashes when the tape reaches the end e When the ti
70. ideo Device Use the optional CV 150F 4 4 pin or CV 250F 4 pin 6 pin DV Cable Refer also to the instruction manual of the digital video device DV Cable optional Recording 8 Cv Av CM C CO Set the POWER dial to VCR and load a recorded cassette Connected device Load a blank cassette and set the device to record pause mode Locate the scene you wish to copy and pause playback shortly before the scene Play back the tape Connected device Begin recording when the scene you wish to copy appears Stop recording when copying is complete Stop playback rri Q ct 3 ul B W N When connecting VCR the quality of the edited tape will be slightly lower than that of the original O When connecting a digital video device If the picture does not appear reconnect the DV cable or turn the camcorder off and back on again Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all digital video devices equipped with a DV terminal If operation does not work use the S video or the audio and video terminals 93 Recording from Analog Video Devices VCR TV or Camcorder You can record videos or TV programs from a VCR or analog camcorder on the tape in the camcorder Connect the camcorder to the analog video device See Playing Back on TV Screen 83 2 Set the POWER dial to VCR and load a blank cassette 3 Open the menu and select
71. ing use Battery Pack Handling Precautions DANGER Treat the battery pack with care e Keep it away from fire or it might explode e Do not expose the battery pack to temperature higher than 60 C Do not leave it near a heater or inside a car in hot weather e Do not try to disassemble or modify it e Do not drop or knock it e Do not get it wet O Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally Therefore charge them on the day of use or the day before to ensure a full charge O Attach the terminal cover whenever a battery pack is not in use Contact to metallic objects may cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack O Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and the camcorder Wipe the terminals with a soft cloth O Since storing a charged battery pack for a long time about 1 year can shorten its lifecycle or affect performance we recommend to discharge the battery pack fully and to store it in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30 If you do not use the battery pack for long periods charge and discharge it fully at least once a year If you have more than 1 battery pack perform these precautions at the same time for all battery packs Although the battery pack s operating temperature range is from 0 to 40 the optimal range is from 10 C to 30 CC At cold temperatures performance will temporarily decline Warm it in your pocket before use O Replace the batt
72. k 112 System Diagram Availability differs from area to area ZR 1000 Zoom 300 Adapter i Extender XL 164 FS 72U Filter Set 16x IS Zoom Lens XL 5 5 88 mm WL D4000 55 1000 Shoulder Strap Wireless Controller FU 1000 Monochrome CRT Viewfinder Unit Video CB 920 Car Battery Adapter DC 920 DC Coupler j BP 930 BP 945 R Battery Pack 3x Zoom Lens XL 3 4 10 2 mm CA 920 Compact Power Adapter 16x Manual Zoom Lens XL 5 4 86 4 mm Letea BP 930 BP 945 Battery Pack al a CH 910 Dual Battery Charger Holder 20x L IS Zoom Lens XL 5 4 108 mm S 150 S video Cable VCR lens EF Adapter XL 2 ES SCART STV 150 Adapter Stereo Video Cable HC 3200 System Case 0241 90 CV 150F CV 250F DV Cable Digital Device uorjeulJoJu euonippv TA 100 Tripod Adapter Can be attached to the 20x L IS 16x IS Il and 16x manual zoom lenses EF S lenses cannot be used 113 Optional Accessories Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and or accidents such as fire etc caused by the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories e g a leakage and or
73. l 3 channel 1 2 channel 3 EX 2 EX 4 EX 2 EA 4 12bit 1 2 3 4 The channels 1 2 3 and 4 will be recorded simultaneously Selecting the Audio Mode 1651 12bit 2 12bit 122 3 4 M a 24 Open menu and select AUDIO SETUP Select AUDIO MODE select a setting option and close the menu 46 Recording on Channels 1 and 2 Select the audio input from FRONT MIC supplied microphone unit AUDIO1 RCA terminals or REAR XLR terminals Refer also to the audio block diagram 120 CJ M AUDIO 1 FRONT RECCHSELECT MICATT INPUT CH1 SELECT FRONT Bux MIC AUDIO1 REAR 1 RECLEVEL Set the INPUT SELECT switch to FRONT MIC Turn on the microphone attenuator 20 dB as necessary by setting the FRONT MIC ATT switch to ATT When Connecting to the RCA terminals of AUDIO1 1 Connect the device to RCA terminals of AUDIOT 2 Set the INPUT SELECT switch to AUDIOT When Connecting to the XLR terminals 1 Connect a microphone to the XLR terminals To supply a microphone with phantom power set the 48V switch to ON Make sure to connect the microphone first before turning on the phantom power Keep the microphone connected when turning off the phantom power 2 Set the INPUT SELECT switch to REAR 3 Set the REC CH SELECT switch to CH1 or 1 2 Input terminal Position of the REC CH SELECT switch Recorded channel CH1 3 Ch
74. low Forward Slow Reverse Plays back at about 1 3 normal speed Press the button on the wireless controller during normal or reverse playback Press the play button to return to normal playback x 2 Forward 2 Playback Reverse x2 Playback Plays back at 2 times normal speed Press the button on the wireless controller during normal or reverse playback Press the play button to return to normal playback Edit search Press and hold the REC SEARCH button in playback pause mode When you release the button the camcorder returns to playback pause mode There is no sound during special playback e O The picture may become distorted during some special playback modes O The camcorder stops the tape automatically after 5 minutes in playback pause mode to protect tape and video heads Shuttle Dial Playback pause Use the shuttle dial in play or playback pause Slow reverse Slow forward mode to control the playback speed and Pee Reverse playback Forward x1 playback direction Turn the shuttle dial to select slow x1 LEBEN and x2 playback modes both forward and playback 2 Dusk reverse as well as fast forward and rewind Rewind playback f J NN Fast forward playback playback Turn it fully to the left right to rewind fast forward while the tape is stopped Jog Dial Turn the Jog dial during playback or playback pause for frame advance reverse or slow forward slow reverse playb
75. me left is less than 15 seconds the remaining tape time may not appear e Depending on the type of the tape the indication may not be displayed correctly 3 Remaining battery charge The battery symbol indicates the charge status of the battery pack CDA DE e starts flashing in red when the battery pack is empty e When you attach an empty battery pack the power may turn off without displaying e The actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately depending on the condition under which battery pack and camcorder are used 4 When flashes flashes in red when the lithium button battery is not installed or when it needs replacing 32 5 Recording reminder The camcorder counts from 1 to 10 seconds when you start recording This is helpful to avoid scenes that are too short 6 Centre marker Use the centre marker to accurately frame subjects 33 7 5 Lights up when the shutter speed is changed from the following 50i 1 50 of a second 25p 1 25 of a second REC lamp Lights up during recording The REC lamp starts flashing when the remaining tape is less than 5 minutes it does not flash when the remaining tape information is not displayed on the screen 9 GAIN lamp Lights up when the AGC auto gain control becomes set to 3 dB or 3 dB or higher ji You can select the amount of information shown on the s
76. mp will not light TALLY LAMP is set to OFF in Set TALLY LAMP to 79 up the menu 111 uorjeulJoJu euonippv Recording Problem Cawe Solution S A vertical light bar appears Bright light in a dark scene may Record in the Av mode with on the screen cause a vertical light bar smear F5 6 F8 0 to appear This is not a malfunction Viewfinder picture is Viewfinder is not adjusted Adjust the viewfinder with the 17 blurred dioptric adjustment lever Audio is not recorded The INPUT SELECT switch is not Set the INPUT SELECT switch to 47 set to the correct position the correct position 48 The REC LEVEL switch is set to Adjust the audio level correctly M and recording level is set too low Audio is recorded in a very Microphone connected to the Set the 48 switch to ON low level XLR terminal needs to be powered by the phantom power Microphone attenuator is Set the MIC ATT switch to OFF 47 turned on 48 Playback Problem button does not start not set to VCR mode mode will not appear on the TV You attempted to play back or Stop playback dubbing Chern dub copyright protected tape Others Lenses with built in image Sometimes air bubbles may stabilizer Detected air form inside the lens in airplanes bubbles inside the lens or on high mountains This is not a malfunction The air bubbles disappear in about 1 wee
77. n TIME CODE REC RUN REC RUN PS FREE RUN 44 CAMERA SETUP zeera 8 SKIN D SET Y LEVEL SKIN DETAIL OFF HIGH amp MIDDLE LOW amp ZOOM HANDLE LOW MIDDLE HIGH 36 F SPEED PSET LOW MIDDLE HIGH 40 CLEAR SCAN 69 SELF TIMER ON OFF 77 INTERVAL 30sec 1min 5min 10min D CUSTOM PRESET SETUP SEL PRESET 1 PRESET 2 PRESET 3 PRESET 66 5 3 7 HIGH MIDDLE LOW READ PRESET 1 PRESET_A 2 PRESET_B 3 PRESET_C 67 VCR SETUP 79 31 SET CLEAR 45 Can only be selected when a lens with focus preset function is mounted 25 Submenu Menultem Setting Options AUDIO SETUP AUDIO MODE 16bit 12bit CH 1 2 12bit CH 1 2 3 4 74 NORMAL OUT 49 OFF 12dB 47 DISPLAY SETUP EVF SETUP 18 33 TV SCREEN ON OFF 102 ON OFF 49 OFF CUSTOM KEYS D T DISPLAY 29 70 80 DATE FORMAT 80 USR BIT DISP ONOFF _ 4 SYSTEM CUSTOM KEY 1 TIME CODE INDEX WRITE ZEBRA VCR STOP TV SCREEN 71 ZOOM HANDLE AUDIO LEVEL NONE CUSTOM KEY 2 TIME CODE INDEX WRITE ZEBRA VCR STOP TV SCREEN mE HANDLE LEVEL NONE WL WLREMOTE amp 2 OFF 28 28 CHARREC 9 26 VCR MENU Submenu TIME CODE VCR SETUP AUDIO SETUP Setting Options co na REC RUN REC RUN PS FREE RUN 44 79 Avebv
78. ned on e Tape operation displays appear for 2 seconds 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 camcorder displays on the TV screen GED 0 Open the menu and select DISPLAY SETUP Select TV SCREEN set it to OFF and close the menu The displays disappear from the TV screen lt Av C M JC MENU rewire Open menu and select DISPLAY SETUP Select TV SCREEN set it to ON close the menu The displays appear on the TV screen 102 Screen Displays during Recording See also 32 Zoom position Gain 159 zoom speed 136 exposure level 0256 Self timer 277 Programmed 1151 Shutter speed 1154 56 MANUAL 00 Aperture 155 56 17950 T Exposure lock 157 INT AE shift 1158 9 CPi MF r CHAR REC White balance 1160 COLOR BARS 1 TIME CODE Manual focus 139 2 WRITE Skin detail 1163 Colour bars 1174 film grain 0273 Character recording LL79 PAUSE 00 00 00 cag Omin 10sec lt gt 67 1 End search 1135 Custom preset 1164 Custom keys 170 date and time 0128 In Manual mode 50i
79. of still camera lenses is multiplied by 9 4x 4 3 7 7x 16 9 e Consult your local service outlet to make sure there are no compatibility problems with your chosen lens FU 1000 Monochrome CRT Viewfinder Unit Professional quality B amp W viewfinder with a 1 5 inch CRT e When you use the FU 1000 with the XL2 you can supply power from the CA 920 or optional CB 920 The battery adapter supplied with the FU 1000 is not required Attach the DC Coupler directly to the XL2 and connect it with the CA920 CB 920 TA 100 Tripod Adapter The TA 100 allows you to quickly mount unmount the XL2 on from a tripod MA 300 Microphone Adapter With the MA 300 you can use balanced microphones on all 4 channels e Phantom power cannot be used with the MA 300 115 Jeuonippy CH 910 Dual Battery Charger Holder The CH 910 can charge two battery packs consecutively You can also power the camcorder by connecting the CH 910 with charged battery packs to the camcorder When you attach two battery packs a battery pack can be exchanged without interrupting the power supply Battery Pack Charging Time BP 930 240 min BP 945 280 min Charging time varies according to the charging condition Zoom Remote Controller ZR 1000 When this product is plugged into the LANC terminal of a Canon camcorder it is possible to control functions such as the start and stop of recording
80. onnected device are recording the connected device continues recording O When connecting two XL2s via a DV cable make sure to set DV CONTROL of the connected device to OFF O Only one device can be connected to the XL2 for DV control O DV control may not work properly depending on the connected non Canon device O The DV control setting is retained by the camcorder even if you turn the power off Make sure to check the setting after use of the DV control function as the tape in the connected device may be overwritten O Do not use a DV cable longer than 4 5 m 8 Other Camcorder Functions Settings Changing the Recording Mode SP LP You can choose between SP standard play and LP long play LP extends the tape usage by 1 5 times eS 24 To change to LP mode open menu and select VCR SETUP Select REC MODE set it to LP and close the menu 1 Depending on the nature and usage condition of the tape picture and sound recorded in mode may be distorted We recommend using the SP mode for important recordings distorted and the time code may not be written correctly If you play back a tape that has been recorded in LP mode with another digital device on this camcorder or vice versa picture and sound may become distorted O If you record in both SP and LP modes on the same tape the playback picture may become Superimposing the Sc
81. p lever in the direction of the arrow and pull it off the support bars Support bars 19 Preparing Lens Refer also to the instruction manual of the lens Mounting the Lens 1 Set the POWER dial to OFF 2 Remove the dust caps from the camcorder and the lens 3 Align the red mark on the lens with the red mark on the camcorder and turn the lens clockwise until it clicks Unmounting the Lens 1 Set the POWER dial to OFF 2 Slide the LENS RELEASE switch turn the lens counter clockwise until it stops and remove the lens 3 Attach the dust caps to the camcorder and the lens O Be careful not to drop the lens or camcorder when mounting unmounting the lens O Avoid direct sunlight or strong light sources when mounting unmounting the lens O The XL mount is not compatible with the VL mount O Do not touch the lens lens mount and the interior of the mount or expose them to dust or dirt If necessary clean it with a dry soft cloth make sure to turn off the camcorder during cleaning e 20 Attaching Lens Hood Attach the lens hood to shade the lens from stray light and to protect the lens 1 Place the lens hood on the front of the lens and screw it clockwise until the Canon logo appears on top e Be careful not to deform the lens hood e Make sure that the lens hood is aligned with the thread 2 Tighten the locking screw 21 uoneJjedaadg Using Wireless Controller Point i
82. r XL2 You can import a custom preset setting from another XL2 and save it to your camcorder Use the optional CV 150F 4 pin 4 pin DV Cable 4 SESE AREAS gt 2 _ lt lt 4 gS 2 Wa J x MENU button SET dial POWER dial DV Cable optional Preparations 1 Connect the camcorders with a DV cable 2 XL2 from which you wish import Set the POWER dial to EXT CONT XL2 to which you wish to import Set the POWER dial to a recording program other than L 67 Importing Operation on XL2 to which you import 1 Open the menu and select CUSTOM PRESET and READ PRESET The IMPORT PRES menu appears 2 Select SEL PRESET and set it to the custom preset file you wish to import 3 Select SEL POSITION The SEL POSITION menu appears 4 Select SEL PRESET and set it to the custom preset file you wish to overwrite 5 Select OVERWRITE A confirmation message appears 6 Select YES The custom preset file is imported Vm Make sure that protection is cancelled when saving a preset setting CD A O You can review but not change the preset settings of the connected XL2 e READ PRESET can only be selected when another is connected 68 Using Clear Scan for Recording Computer Screens This feature allows you to record computer CRT screen or other equipment without displaying black b
83. reen Displays Character record is a feature that allows for the superimposition of meta data month day hour minute and second permanently burned on to the video This is ideal for surveillance and law enforcement use RO nmm Open menu and select SYSTEM Select REC set it to ON and close menu 1 Make sure to set REC to OFF when you do not wish to superimpose the screen displays O Superimposed screen displays cannot be erased later Turning Off the Tally Lamps G3 GB CB GB GD CD nm Open the menu and select SYSTEM Select TALLY LAMP set it to OFF and close the menu The tally lamps still light up when the camcorder receives a signal from the wireless controller or during self timer countdown 9 Changing Display Language The language used in the camcorder displays and menu items can be changed to Simplified Chinese or Japanese GB CB GB GD To change display language open menu and select DISPLAY SETUP Select LANGUAGE 2 select a language and close the menu O If you have mistakenly changed the language follow the mark next to the menu item to change the setting The displays HERU and at the bottom of the screen refer to the button names the
84. ritten when you start recording 2 O An index signal cannot be added or erased later O Index write cannot be used during interval timer recording Zebra Pattern 62 Press the CUSTOM KEY 1 or 2 button The zebra pattern is activated Press the button again to deactivate it 7 VCR STOP 31 VCR STOP mode the camcorder retains camera settings such as aperture and shutter speed so you can adjust the camera section without worrying about the automatic shut off VCR STOP can only be operated with the custom keys Grup GS ED Press the CUSTOM KEY 1 or 2 button The VCR STOP mode is activated Press the button again to return to record pause mode TV Screen 102 You can show the camcorder display on a connected TV G3 G D Press the CUSTOM KEY 1 or 2 button Handle Zoom Speed 36 te Grup T ED Press the CUSTOM KEY 1 or 2 button The ZOOM HANDLE menu appears Select a setting option with the SET dial Audio Level Indicator 49 GU Press CUSTOM KEY 1 2 button The audio level indicator appears Press the button again to hide the audio level indicator Data Code m 90 ep Press CUSTOM KEY 1 2 button The data code appears Press th
85. rval This function is useful when shooting flowers animals and other natural events You can choose an interval from 30 seconds 1 minute 5 minutes and 10 minutes and a recording time from 0 5 seconds 1 second 1 5 seconds and 2 seconds Example 2 seconds recording time at a 5 minutes interval 2 standby time of 5 minutes including the recording time of 2 seconds 2 sec 2 sec e 4 min 58 sec Record 2 min 58 sec Interval time Interval time Selecting Interval and Recording Time C amp Ge MENU LL 24 INTERVAL 30sec 1 Open menu and select CAMERA SETUP 2 Select INTERVAL T and set it to ON 3 Select INTERVAL and select an interval 4 Select INT REC TIME and select a recording time 5 Close the menu INT T flashes 79 Recording with the Interval Timer Grup EED Press the start stop button to start recording e Interval recording starts and INT T stops flashing e When the interval is set to 30 seconds or 1 minute the camcorders goes into record pause mode during the recordings When set to 5 or 10 minutes the camcorder goes into stop mode during the recordings To Pause Interval Recording Press the start stop button e The camcorder returns to record pause mode and INT T starts flashing e Press the start stop
86. same time code GS G3 24 1 Open menu and select TIME CODE Select COUNT UP and set it to REC RUN REC RUN PS FREE RUN When you selected REC RUN Close the menu When you selected REC RUN PS or FREE RUN The starting point set reset options appear When you selected REC RUN PS or FREE RUN 2 Select SET The hours display flashes 3 Turn the SET dial to select the hour and press the SET dial e next part of the display starts flashing e Set the minutes seconds and frames in the same way 4 Close the menu When setting the free run time code the time code starts to run when you press the MENU button in the middle of the setting or when you press the SET dial after setting the last digits To reset the time code to 00 00 00 00 select RESET in step 2 When recording over existing scenes When a time code discontinuity occurred near the recording start point the time code at recording start may be discontinuous O When the backup battery is installed the free run time code continues to run even when you disconnect the battery pack AA Setting the User Bit The user bit display works on the hexadecimal system that consists of a mixture of eight numbers or letters There are sixteen possible characters numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to This is useful for labeling tapes Ci G3
87. st the dynamic range in the black area of the image You can select from STRETCH MIDDLE or PRESS STRETCH emphasises contrast in the dark area while PRESS enhances or deepens darkness Colour Matrix Output NORMAL CINE Representation of the setting Input Output HIGH MIDDLE LOW STRETCH MIDDLE BLACK PRESS Representation of the setting Input Select from two colour matrix settings NORMAL and CINE Setting gamma and colour matrix to CINE creates cine like colours Colour Gain Adjust the saturation of the colour from off to oversaturated 64 Colour Phase Adjust to G for adding more green to the image and to R for more red R Gain Adjust to for white balance toward cyan and to for white balance toward red G Gain Adjust to for white balance toward magenta and to for white balance toward green B Gain Adjust to for white balance toward yellow and to for white balance toward blue Vertical Detail Adjust the vertical detail frequency for recordings in 25p mode Select from NORMAL and LOW e When you play back a recording on an interlaced TV with V DETAIL set to NORMAL horizontal lines may flicker e Select NORMAL for non interlaced playback or editing on a computer or for transferring to a DVD e Image resolution will not change in the 50i mode When you select a custom preset setting with V DETAIL s
88. t at the camcorder s remote sensor when you press the buttons The camcorder has three remote sensors two at the front and one at the back La A 52 JA lt L Ze 07 4 NN NC ICE 0 1f A 4 Inserting Batteries The wireless controller operates with two AAA batteries 1 Open the battery cover 2 Insert the batteries following the and markings WS 3 Close the battery cover S Camcorder and wireless controller are equipped with 2 remote sensor modes 92 If the wireless controller does not work check if camcorder and wireless controller are set to the same mode O When the camcorder cannot be operated with the wireless controller or when it can only be operated in very close range replace the batteries Make sure to replace both batteries at the same time O The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is subjected to strong light sources or direct sunlight 22 Loading Unloading a Cassette Use only videocassettes marked with the logo 1 Slide the EJECT switch to open the cassette compartment cover The cassette compartment opens automatically 2 Load unload the cassette Load the cassette with the window facing outward e Unload the cassette by pulling it straight out 3 Press the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks 4 Wait for the cassette compartment to retract automatically and clos
89. t control signals for protection of software COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED appears for a few seconds and the camcorder displays a blank blue screen You cannot playback the contents of the tape During recording If you try to record from software that contains copyright control signals for protection of software COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED appears You cannot record the contents of the software You cannot record copyright protection signals to a tape using this camcorder 96 Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals Analog Digital Converter By connecting the camcorder to a VCR or 8mm video camcorder you can convert analog video audio signals to digital signals and output the digital signals via the DV terminal The DV terminal serves as output terminal only Connecting the Devices Turn off all devices before starting the connections Unload the tape from the camcorder Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device Use the optional CV 150F 4 pin 4 pin or CV 250F 4 6 pin DV Cable You can also connect to the VIDEO terminal V 85 STV 150 Stereo Video Cable supplied VIDEO L ro AUDIO DV Cable optional 97 Turning the Analog Digital Converter C amp Esgl 4 Cw 24 Open the menu and select VCR SETUP Select DV set it to ON and close the menu Yaw Depending on th
90. tch to SET The preset zoom position appears in yellow on the zoom indicator Returning to the Preset Zoom Position Move the POSITION PRESET ON SET switch to ON The camcorder returns to the preset zoom position The preset setting is cancelled when you attach optional Extender XL 1 6x or mount a lens 2 with different magnification O The camcorder uses the zoom speed of the CONSTANT setting when returning to the preset zoom position 2 Adjusting the Focus Focus selector Autofocus Lenses Equipped with the Autofocus Function Autofocus is set when the focus selector on the lens is set to AF The camcorder uses TTL autofocus system with a focusing range of 2 cm at wide angle from the front of the lens barrel to co The camcorder focuses on the subject in the centre of the screen Temporary Focus Override Turn the focus ring during autofocus to focus manually Autofocus will resume as soon as you take your hand away from the focus ring When recording under bright conditions the camcorder sets a small aperture value and the picture may appear blurred This may be more noticeable at wide angle When you are using a lens with built in ND filter turn it on off according to the screen display 41 When recording under dark conditions the focusing range narrows and the picture may appear blurred O In 25p mode autofocus takes longer than in the 50i mode O Autofocus may not work well on the following s
91. that the camcorder is still working properly Cleaning Camcorder Body and Lens O Use a soft dry cloth to clean the camcorder body and lens Never use chemically treated cloth or volatile solvents such as paint thinner LCD Screen O Clean the LCD screen using a commercially available cleaning cloth for glasses O Condensation may form on the surface of the screen when the temperature changes suddenly Wipe it with a soft dry cloth 106 Viewfinder 1 Pull up the eye cup and open the protect cover e g using a flathead screwdriver 2 Clean the glass with a cotton swab 3 Reattach the protect cover uorjeulJo0Ju euonippv Be careful not to scratch the glass when cleaning 107 Video Heads O When the message HEADS DIRTY USE CLEANING CASSETTE appears or when the playback picture becomes distorted the video heads need to be cleaned O To maintain the best picture quality we recommend cleaning the video heads frequently with the Canon DVM CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available dry cleaning cassette O Tapes already recorded with dirty video heads may not be played back correctly even when you clean the video heads O Do not use wet type cleaning cassettes as this may damage the camcorder Condensation 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000900000000000000000000000000000000000000000090000000000000000
92. the camcorder operates correctly If necessary clean the video heads 108 Recording 1 D ED EED 1 Remove the lens 2 Press the button and set the POWER dial to a recording program 3 Press the start stop button to begin recording tally lamp starts flashing and the REC lamp on the viewfinder lights up e Press the start stop button again to pause recording When You Have Finished Recording 1 Set the POWER dial to OFF 2 Replace the lens cap 3 Unload the cassette 4 Disconnect the power source Wait until the tape counter stops completely before you start recording 2 When you do not remove the cassette you can record next scene without producing any noise or blank sections between the recordings even if you turn the camcorder off 30 Low angle Recording The carrying handle is equipped with a duplicate set of recording and zoom controls ideal for J START STOP low angle recording Slide the LOCK lever to the button 1 LY right to prevent accidental operation p 3 LOCK lever Zoom lever Power Saving Mechanisms STANDBY Button Pressing the STANDBY button for more than 1 second in record pause or VCR STOP mode activates the power save mode ENTERING POWER STANDBY appears This shuts the power down to the camera and VCR sections while maintaining the camera settings The camcorder retains t
93. the tab back to the right Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources You can use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to charge battery packs in any country with power supply between 100 and 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Consult the Canon Service Centre for information on plug adapters for overseas use Playback on a TV Screen You can only play back your recordings on TVs with PAL system The PAL system is used in the following countries areas Algeria Australia Austria Bangladesh Belgium Brunei China Denmark Finland Germany Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Iceland India Indonesia Ireland Italy Jordan Kenya Kuwait Liberia Malaysia Malta Mozambique the Netherlands New Zealand North Korea Norway Oman Pakistan Portugal Qatar Sierra Leone Singapore South Africa Spain Sri Lanka Swaziland Sweden Switzerland Tanzania Thailand Turkey Uganda United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Yemen former Yugoslavia Zambia 110 Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your camcorder refer to this checklist Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Centre if the problem persists Power Source Problem Cue S Camcorder will not turn on Battery pack is not correctly Attach the battery pack 11 attached correctly The camcorder switches off Power save function has been Turn on the camcorder 30 by itself activated Viewfinder switches on and Battery pack is exhausted Replace or
94. the time zone with the next to the area Setting the Date and Time MENU rmm 5 Turn the SET dial to select D TIME SET and press the SET dial The year display starts flashing 6 Turn the SET dial to select the year and press the SET dial e The next part of the display starts flashing e Set the month day hours and minutes in the same way 7 Press the MENU button to close the menu and to start the clock 28 Timezone No Time zone WELLGTN Wellington SAMOA HONOLU Honolulu ANCHOR Anchorage DUBAI LA Los Angeles KARACHI 8 DENVER 7 19 CHICAGO BANGKOK 0 N Y New York peo CARACAS 10 RIO Rio de Janeiro FERNAN Fernando de Noronha uoneJjedaadg Once you have set time zone date and time you not need reset the clock each time you travel to another time zone Just set the time zone to the one of your destination and the camcorder automatically adjusts the clock Displaying Date and Time during Recording You can display the date and time in the lower left corner of the screen C amp Cua ED Open menu and select DISPLAY SETUP amp Select GUIDE INFO set it to D T DISPLAY and close the menu 29 Recording Before You Begin Recording Make a test recording first to check if
95. tment Forward Backward Adjustment Loosen the locking screw move the viewfinder to Loosen the locking lever move the viewfinder the right left and tighten the screw forward backward and tighten the lever Using the Viewfinder as Panel You can use the viewfinder as LCD panel by opening the eyepiece adapter Press the lock release button and open the eyepiece adapter Make sure to close the eyepiece adapter when you are not using the viewfinder as LCD panel The screen is slightly brighter when you open the eyepiece adapter Dioptric Adjustment Turn on the camcorder and adjust the dioptric adjustment lever Y Prevent direct sunlight getting in the viewfinder The viewfinder LCD may become damaged due to concentration of the light by the lens Pay special attention when mounting the camcorder on a tripod or during transportation 17 Adjusting Viewfinder You can adjust the brightness contrast colour and sharpness of the viewfinder These adjustments will not affect the picture of your recording CA EED pomme CONTRAST COLOR eee pope 1 Press the MENU button to open the menu 2 Turn the SET dial to select DISPLAY SETUP and press the SET dial 3 Turn the SET dial to select EVF SETUP and press the SET dial 4 Turn the SET dial to select BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST COLOR
96. tton 0198 EW PLAY I 4 buttons 88 89 END SEARCH button 135 44 button LL181 lt ii button 181 72728 button LL181 button 1181 REMOTE SET button 2092 X2 button 01081 SLOW I gt button 1181 PLAY button 2081 STOPBI button 1181 Jog Shuttle dial 0082 PAUSEII button 11 81 Preparing Power Supply Charging the Battery Pack Disconnect the DC coupler from the power adapter before charging Remove the terminal cover of the battery pack 1 Connect the power cord to the adapter 2 Plug the power cord into a power outlet 3 Attach the battery pack to the adapter e Press lightly and slide it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks e The CHARGE indicator starts flashing It glows steadily when charging is complete 4 When charging is complete remove the battery pack from the adapter 5 Unplug the power cord from the power CHARGE indicator outlet and disconnect it from the adapter Attaching the Battery Pack 1 Turn the POWER dial to OFF 2 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder Press lightly and slide it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks 3 Remove the battery pack after use Press the BATT RELEASE button to remove the battery 11 uoneJjedaadg Using Household Power Source 1 Turn the POWER dial to OFF 2 Attach the DC coupler to the camcorder Press lightly and slide it in the direction of
97. ubjects In such case focus manually Reflective surfaces Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines Fast moving subjects Through dirty or wet windows Night scenes 38 Manual focus AF switch POSITION PRESET ON SET switch Focus selector te Grp GE Lenses equipped with autofocus function Slide the focus selector on the lens to M Zoom into telephoto Rotate the focus ring to adjust the focus Operate the zoom to reframe the subject If you focus manually then leave the camcorder with the power turned on you may lose focus on your subject This possible slight shift in focus is due to a rise in temperature in the camcorder interior and lens Check the focus before resuming shooting W N Temporary Autofocus Press AF switch on the lens the direction of AF and hold it Autofocus is activated as long as you hold the AF switch Y When using the AF switch make sure the POSITION PRESET switch is set to OFF 39 Focus Preset Lenses Equipped with the Focus Preset Function This function enables a focus setting to be memorised and to return to the focus setting instantly You can also select the speed with which the camcorder returns to the preset focus setting Presetting the Focus 00000000000000000000000009000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
98. vanced recording techniques ensuring professional results in various shooting conditions Selecting the Programmed AE Modes Press the button and turn the POWER dial The symbol of the selected mode appears Do not change the mode during recording as the brightness of the image may change abruptly Auto Like the Easy Recording mode the camcorder automatically controls camera adjustments allowing you to simply point and shoot However in the Auto mode you have the option of adjusting the settings manually TV Shutter Priority 54 Use this mode to select the shutter speed The camcorder automatically sets a matching aperture setting Aperture Priority 55 Use this mode to select between 7 aperture settings from f 1 6 to f 11 or to full iris close and the camcorder automatically sets a matching shutter speed This mode allows for the best control of depth of field M Manual 56 This mode offers the creative freedom of a complete range of manual controls In the Manual mode options exist to set the exposure at any combination of shutter speed and aperture levels amp Spotlight The Spotlight mode automatically adjusts the exposure to effectively record images and or subjects lit by a spotlight or other concentrated light source Low Light This mode allows you to continue recording even when light levels begin to fall The Low Light mode selects lower shutt

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