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Kyocera Passport PC Card Network Card User Manual

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1. 10 TL OCS P 11 Preparations Preparing the POwer SUPO 16 Propanng Wl Camne oot 19 Using the Wireless RM 24 REMOVING Casso NOTTE TE Oo cem 25 Inserting Removing a Memory Card nennen nennen nnn 26 Changing Settings with the MENU 27 Language and Date Time SettinGS ccccscccccssscccessscceeesecceeaececeeusceeseuceeeseeeessaeceeseecesseeeessaeeeesaeeesseageessaaees 28 Recording gieefe om c 30 Selecting the Signal Standard and Aspect Ratio nenne nennen nnns nnns nna nnns nnns 34 Locating the End of the Last Scene ccccceeeccccsescecceeeeeeeeeeeceeeceessaacessaeeceesseeeesseeessaeeessaeeeesseeeeesaaeeessageeees 34 VieenUnacPec mec 35 FOCUS 37 TS INI FIE NE mt 41 Selecting the Frame 42 SOLEMN Te RC ERTE 44 EGIA Synchronizing the Camcorder s Time 46
2. 49 G id 63 Audio peak ht dew 51 Gain fine tuning 64 2 2 618 5 49 94 70 CHEM ee 46 Auto programmed AE mode 55 Av programmed AE mode 61 E HD SD COMPONENT OUT terminal 80 HD SD SDI terminal 79 Battery pack 16 141 HD SD video signal standards 7 Black NOS xp ae ae ee 94 HDV DV tape recording standards 7 HDV DV 81 86 88 ER is Image lt 54 Eros MON ME di Index Sdn dacuks scone 109 E kd Index write 74 Color gain eee 95 Initializing the memory card 124 EEEE QT 95 95 Compact IGG RTT 94 COMGCHSAlION 144 Connection to computer 88 Conne
3. 63 Fine Tuning ipd CAMERA SETUP GAIN SETTING GAIN Le 0dB TUNE 0 0dB GAIN GAIN 12 1 Set the dial to M A Tv or Av 2 Open the menu and select CAMERA SETUP Select the GAIN SETTING submenu and then one of the GAIN switch options 3 Select TUNE 0 0dB and press the SELECT SET dial 4 Turn the SELECT SET dial to select the desired gain level and press the dial After the setting you will return to the GAIN SETTING submenu Assign the gain values to the other GAIN switch options in the same way 5 Close the menu Selecting the Gain Level 1 Set the dial to M A Tv or Av 2 Set the AGC switch to OFF 3 Set the GAIN switch to the desired gain position When you select high gain levels the picture may flicker slightly The 36 0 dB gain level in 1 particular allows you to shoot video with a higher sensitivity but is more prone to the appearance of noise and artifacts white dots vertical streaks or blocking O When the AGC switch is set to ON you can activate the gain limit to prevent the camcorder from setting a level higher than a preset limit between 3 dB and 15 dB Open the menu and select CAMERA SETUP Select AGC LIMIT set the maximum gain level and close the menu 64 White Balance The camcorder uses an electronic white balance process to calibrate the picture for accurate color display under different lighting conditio
4. T TT 48 49 lt 54 Using the Programmed AE MOG CS taceo tus 55 MecOrging I Manual 58 Recording Shutter Priority TV MOGO 60 Recording Aperture Priority Av 61 THE EX DO SUNS 62 ved OO mm mw 62 63 2 65 sae 67 GOTO CGC EU LT TR 68 e FUNCION 70 Selective Noise Reduction 71 72 Qin P J 9 73 Color Bars Audio Reference Signal cccssccccssscecsseececeeecceceeeceeseaceeseaeceeseaseeeseaseeseaueeeseageeeesaeeeeesseeeessaeeesnees 77 External Connections Video Signal OQUIDUt Standards ercer dusto dati 78 Connect
5. 9 20 DISP display button 33 2 PEAKING button 39 magnification button 39 4 record review button 33 5 POSITION PRESET switch 36 40 6 Focus mode switch 1 37 D POSITION PRESET ON SET switch 36 40 8 FILTER switch 41 9 Iris ring 58 61 do POWER indicator 1 Side panel 138 12 OPEN open the LCD display switch 20 CH1 CH2 dials 1 51 AUDIO LEVEL LOCK switch 51 5 SELECT SET dial 27 volume dial 108 ee 35 09 16 MENU button 27 2 Focus ring 37 19 Zoom ring 35 9 SHUTTER dial 1 60 8 dial 66 Q9 PUSH AF button 37 EXP LOCK button 62 PUSH AE button 59 22 GAIN switch 63 03AGC automatic gain control switch 63 04 OUTPUT switch 77 25 AWB automatic white balance switch 65 26 WHITE BAL white balance switch 65 WHITE BAL button 65 09 CUSTOM KEYS 73 09 CUSTOM PRESET ON OFF button 92 30 CUSTOM PRESET SELECT button 92 11 Right side view igh gt cH 25 el GENLOCK TIME CODE DZOOM SPEED switch 35 2Cu ig3 card tape switch 114 3 VIDEO 2 terminal 19 81
6. 128 Rec run time code 44 Rec run preset time code 44 Remaining battery 32 Remaining tape 32 Remote sensor 24 Resetting all settings 145 Reviewing still images Review 116 eric PETERE 130 Screen displays oi ed ee ERR CHE oto RUE onn 136 SD SDHC memory 26 Selective NR us cud ire e th feras 71 2 8 1 4 C M CUP 94 SNA 95 Shutter speed 58 60 Side panel 138 Signal standard 34 Simultaneous recording 115 Skin detail 70 SIDESHOW vectes teu E Pere ERES 120 SPCCHICAHONS a beeen a Meche yee eas 150 Spotlight programmed AE 55 Still image quality 112 Still image size 112 Tape protection 142 Temporary autofocus Push 37 Temporary automatic exposure Push AE 59 TIME COUCH cm 44 MOUBDIGSNOOUNG ss ue uc bh Pm n sxe 1
7. 0 6 to 6 AREA 3 1 to 4 Y LEVEL 0 6 to 6 A AREA REV R GAIN 0 6 to 6 B AREA REV B GAIN 0 6 to 6 4 4 to 1 60 1Hz 60 1Hz to 203 9Hz ON OFF OFF 2sec 4sec 6sec 8sec 10sec ON OFF CAMERA VCR PLAY CAMERA CARD VCR PLAY CARD o E o s e o E E e E e o 1 Available only when recording in standard definition SD with the frame rate set to 24F 2 n CAMERA CARD mode 36dB is not available Ra 43 62 63 63 37 54 70 71 68 40 72 114 116 40 127 jeuonippy E RECORDING SETUP Menu item DV REC MODE UB REC UB SELECT IMG QUALITY IMAGE SIZE HD IMG SIZE FILE NOS 1 Available only when recording in standard definition SD 2 GIGB only DV REC MODE When recording in standard definition SD mode only you can choose between SP Setting options SP LP INT USR BIT EXT USR BIT 00 00 00 00 TIME DATE SUPER FINE 4 FINE si NORMAL SIGNAL STD is set to HD or SD16 9 LW 1920x1080 SW 848X480 SIGNAL STD is set to SD4 3 L 1440x1080 S 640X480 LW 1920x1080 SW 848X480 L 1440x1080 S 640X480 LW 1920x1080 SW 848X480 RESET CONTINUOUS standard play and LP long play LP extends the tape usage by 1 5 times ODepending on the tape and its usage condition picture and sound recorded i
8. A E 85 NING Le bee eee 41 Night programmed mode 55 Easy recording programmed mode 56 Non drop frame time code 44 Embedded audio 53 NR noise reduction 95 ENG Sedl RENTE TIL EQ IT T 34 Erasing still images 122 Error messages 139 Peaking focus assist 39 EXDOSHIB era e a A A E A 62 Phantom power microphone 51 Exposure 62 Playback Movies 107 External synchronization 46 Playback Still images 120 External video input 86 POWER 11 152 Power save 31 Print order 125 Programmed 85 Protecting still images 123 Pulldown mode 24F frame 43 Li Record 33 Recording 30 Recording Still images 114 Recording mode SD
9. 54 Press the CUSTOM KEY 1 or 2 button The image stabilizer is activated Press the button again to cancel it OUTPUT CH Output Channel m 83 Press the CUSTOM KEY 1 or 2 button The audio channel being output A V1 terminal headphone terminal will change each time the button is pressed 76 Color Bars Audio Reference Signal You can generate and record color bars signals and a 1 KHz audio reference signal With the customized functions 97 you can choose between SMPTE standard definition color bars 1 and ARIB multiformat HDTV color bars 2 and you can also select the strength of the audio signal 12 dB 18 dB or 20 dB 1 Select the standard of the color bars signal COLOR BARS and the strength of the audio reference signal 1kHz TONE with the customized functions 97 2 Set the OUTPUT switch to BARS e The color bars appear and the audio reference signal is emitted if activated Press the START STOP button to record the signal e f you set 1kHz TONE to OFF the current audio input microphone line in etc will be recorded as OUTPUT switch the audio signal 17 Video Signal Output Standards The standard of the video signal output from the HD SD SDI EGIGXB only HD SD COMPONENT OUT and HDV DV terminals depends on the standard used for recording or the standard of the recording on the tape being played back and on var
10. CA 920 Compact Power Adapter Power supply Rated output Operating temperature Dimensions Weight BP 950G Battery Pack Battery type Rated voltage Operating temperature Battery capacity Dimensions Weight Weight and dimensions are approximate Errors and omissions excepted Subject to change without notice 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Adapter 7 2 V DC 2 0 A 35 VA 100 V AC 47 VA 240 V AC Charger 8 4 V DC 1 5 A 29 VA 100 V AC 40 VA 240 V AC 0 40 C 32 104 F 75 x 99 x 51 mm 3 0 x 3 9 x 2 0 in 215 g 7 6 excluding the power cable Rechargeable lithium ion battery 7 4V DC 0 40 32 104 F 5 200 mAh 38 2 40 3 x 70 5 mm 1 5 x 1 6 x 2 8 in 210 g 7 4 02 jeuonippy 151 Index only EN verse PETS ERI Ur RR A 19 Abroad using the camcorder 144 E PCCESSONGS MEM 10 148 Fie n mb rs Pe SI M 62 c o TE Nna og menn gee a M Focus assist functions 39 Analog digital A D converter 87 Focus limit sus c DIEM eel Focus preset 40 258861 Frame rale ETT 42 Free run time code 44 Audio level indicator 51 Audio mode SD
11. Changing the Custom Function Settings dri CUSTOMIZE y CUSTOM FUNCTION gt C Fn1 27 d d cms 1 Open the menu select CUSTOMIZE and then select the CUSTOM FUNCTION submenu The custom function editing screen appears 2 From the column on the left select one of the 3 custom function files C Fn1 C Fn3 The overview display shows the current settings of the custom function file currently selected he cursor will move to the bottom bar of the custom function editing screen To return one level back to the options on the column on the left select RETURN and press the SELECT SET dial 3 From the bottom bar select CFn TUNE The first function 00 of the custom function file will be highlighted in blue 4 Turn the SELECT SET dial to select a function you want to adjust and press the dial Make the selection as necessary and press the dial Hepeat this step to adjust all the functions you want to change 5 When you finish adjusting all the functions in the custom function file select 0 RETURN press the dial and close the menu uoneziuiojsno Custom functions appear one screen represented only the function number the top numbers 00 20 with a black background and the code of the current setting immediately under it 97 Resetting a Custom Function File 1 Open the menu select CUSTOMIZE and then select the CUSTOM FUNCTION submenu 2 From the column on the left sel
12. Opening the Terminal Covers 1 Open the terminal cover and pull it out 2 Grasp the strip connecting the cover to the camcorder and pull This step is not necessary for the HD SD SDI terminal and VIDEO 2 terminal Closing the Terminal Covers Insert into the opening the strip connecting the cover to the camcorder and close the terminal 1 If the connecting strip is difficult to grasp use pair of tweezers or similar tool 23 suoneJedaJjd Using the Wireless Controller When you press the buttons on the wireless controller point it at the camcorder s remote sensor Inserting the Batteries The wireless controller operates with two AA R6 batteries 1 Open the battery cover 2 Insert the batteries following the and markings 3 Close the battery cover The camcorder and wireless controller are equipped with 2 remote sensor modes ra 111 If the 1 wireless controller does not work verify that the camcorder and wireless controller are set to the same mode When the camcorder cannot be operated with the wireless controller or when it can only be operated at 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 located under strong light sources or direct sunlight 24 Loading Removing a Cassette Use only videocassettes marked with the DY logo
13. 128 87 Audio mode 49 Audio level indicator 1J 51 Metering mode 118 Drive mode 117 Still image size quality 112 42 Available still images on the card 112 Aperture value and shutter speed Flash 119 Focus and exposure lock 114 Spot AE 118 In M Manual mode Screen Displays during Playback HDV60i 00 01 05 14 6558 min dum 1 TV SCREEN 2 DATA CODE GdB 7 1 250 9 20 30PM OCT 25 2008 VCR PLAY CARD Go 00000000 12 SLIDESHOW 101 0125 H25 25 CFn2 1 TV SCREEN A 1920x1080 2 CVF LCD BW 0 30MB SLIDESHOW 1 8 STOP 5410 25 1 60 13 ALI 25 2008 9 20PM 6 6 D Audio monitor 83 OJOS OS 17 G9 9 Q4 25 26 27 29 Audio output 83 Custom function 97 Custom keys 73 Data code 110 Date search L 110 Index search 1 109 End search 34 Recording standard 34 Frame rate 42 Tape operation 107 Q Recording Record pause Stop A Eject Playback P Playback pause gt gt Fast forward 4 Rewind x Fast forward playback rewind playback 4 2 Playback double speed 1 gt 4 1 Playback normal speed Ii lt Frame advance reverse User bit 48 Audio level indicator 0 51 Slide
14. 19 REMOTE SET button 111 47 AV DV button 87 8 Zoom buttons 35 9 Menu selection buttons 27 2 SET button 27 21 CARD button J 120 Q2 CARD button Q 120 BALANCE buttons 83 24 4 9 buttons Q 109 110 Q5 PLAY button Q 107 26 FF gt button 107 27 button 107 69 STOP button M 107 9 X2 button 107 G9 SLOW l gt button 107 15 Preparing the Power Supply Charging the Battery Pack Disconnect the DC coupler from the compact power adapter before charging Remove the terminal cover of the battery pack 1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter 2 Plug the power cord into a power outlet 3 Attach the battery pack to the compact power adapter e Press lightly and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks e The charge indicator starts flashing The indicator will stay on when the charging is completed 4 When the charging is completed remove the battery pack from the compact power Charge indicator adapter 5 Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect it from the compact power adapter Attaching the Battery Pack 1 Turn the dial to OFF 2 Push the lt OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow to open the battery compartment cover 3 Insert the battery all the way into the compartment and press gently until it clicks
15. 4 Close the battery compartment cover To Remove the Battery 1 Turn the dial to OFF 2 Push the 4 OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow to open the battery compartment cover 3 Press the BATT RELEASE latch left and pull out the battery 4 Close the battery compartment cover 16 Using a Household Power Outlet 1 Turn the dial to OFF 2 Attach the DC coupler to the camcorder Open the battery compartment cover and slide the DC coupler all the way into the compartment and press gently until it clicks 3 Connect the power cord to the power adapter 4 Plug the power cord into a power outlet 5 Connect the DC coupler to the adapter 6 Pass the cable through the special slot and close battery compartment cover 7 Detach the DC coupler after use Open the battery compartment cover press the BATT RELEASE latch left and pull out the DC coupler About the Built in Rechargeable Lithium Battery This camcorder has a built in rechargeable lithium battery to retain the date time and other settings The built in battery is recharged every time you use the camcorder However when you use the camcorder for only short periods or do not use it for a period of over 3 months it will discharge completely In that case recharge the built in battery by powering the camcorder from a power outlet and leaving it with the dial set to OFF for at least 24 hours Disconnect the DC coupler from
16. Adjust the level in the range 50 to 50 BGM B G Matrix The B G matrix changes the tint of the picture along the yellow green and blue magenta gradations without affecting reds Adjust the level in the range 50 to 50 96 Customized Functions You can customize to your personal preferences many aspects of the operation of the camcorder most of them governing how the camcorder operates in mode You can adjust up to 3 different custom function files and save them on the camcorder or to a memory card By just reading the custom function file saved on the memory card with another XH G1S XH 15 you will instantly get a camcorder configured to operate in the same familiar manner you prefer CH Selected tion fil __ Overview of the content of elected custom function file up hiahliahted in bi Z fat 00101102103 04 05 060708109 10 11 the custom function file highlighted in blue 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 121314151617181920 Function number CF3 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 black background Code of the current setting option Activate the currently selected Back to the selection of custom custom function file function files on the left side bar Change the custom function settings Reset the custom function to default values Save the custom function file to the memory card Read a custom function file from the memory
17. For recording in HDV we recommend you use videocassettes designed for HDV recording 1 Slide the OPEN EJECT 4 switch to open the cassette compartment cover The cassette compartment opens automatically 2 Load remove the cassette e Insert the cassette straight fully into the compartment with the window facing out e Remove the cassette by pulling it straight out 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing on the mark on the cover The cassette compartment will retract automatically 4 Close the cassette compartment cover O Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing automatically O Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment the camcorder is connected to a power source cassettes can be loaded removed even if the dial is set to OFF 25 suoneJedaJjd Inserting Removing a Memory You can use only SDHC SD High Capacity memory cards 522 SD memory cards or MultiMedia Cards MMC with this camcorder Inserting the Card 1 Set the dial to OFF 2 Push the lt OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow to open the battery memory card compartment cover 3 Insert the memory card straight all the way into the memory card slot 4 Close the compartment Do not force the cover closed if the card is not correctly inserted Removing the Card Do not forcefully remove the memory card without first pushing it in to rel
18. I RENAME The first character of the custom preset file name will start flashing 2 Turn the SELECT SET dial to select a number letter or punctuation mark and press the dial e The next character of the custom preset file name will start flashing e Set the rest of the custom preset file name in the same way 3 When you finish renaming the custom preset file press the dial You will return to the custom preset editing screen 4 Close the menu Protecting a Custom Preset File Follow steps 1 3 in Changing Custom Preset Parameters 90 to select the custom preset file you want to protect 1 From the bottom bar select BR PROTECT e The protection mark Om will appear next to the custom preset file name e cancel the protection repeat the procedure for a custom preset file with the Ow mark Resetting a Custom Preset File Follow steps 1 3 in Changing Custom Preset Parameters 90 to select the custom preset file you want to reset to default values 1 From the bottom bar select RESET A confirmation screen will appear 2 Select EXECUTE and press the SELECT SET dial You will return to the custom preset editing screen 3 Close the menu 1 Protected custom preset files cannot be reset If you attempt to reset a protected file O will start flashing 91 uoleziwojysng Activating the Custom Preset Settings 1 Press the CUSTOM PRESET SELECT button e Repeatedly pressing the button
19. THE CARD IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION UNIDENTIFIABLE IMAGE Explanation A memory card error occurred The camcorder cannot record or play back the image The error may be temporary If the message disappears after 4 seconds and 9 flashes in red turn the camcorder off remove the card and reinsert the card If Cj changes to green you can continue recording playback No remaining capacity on the memory card Replace with another card or erase images Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack DV cable is not connected or the connected digital device is turned off Condensation has been detected in the camcorder You attempted to dub a copyright protected tape May also appear when an anomalous signal is received during analog line in recording or during analog digital conversion of a copyright protected tape You attempted to play back a copyright protected tape Video heads are dirty Clean the video heads You attempted to play back a tape recorded in a standard different than the one to which the camcorder is set You attempted to input a video signal incompatible with the camcorder for example 720p The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value Memory card is not inserted into the camcorder No images are recorded on the memory card When the playback standard is already set in the camcorder you attempted to input a video signal in a s
20. TV sets equipped with the Video 10 1 System Recordings made with 16 9 aspect ratio 34 will be played automatically in widescreen mode whether you connect the camcorder to the TV using the A V1 terminal or the VIDEO 2 terminal O During fast forward playback rewind playback and reverse playback of a tape recorded in HDV standard the picture may be distorted 81 SuOnoouuo jeux Connection to Standard Definition TV or Monitor 1 Using the HD SD COMPONENT OUT or VIEWFINDER COMPONENT OUT Terminal Refer to the connection diagram in the previous section 80 e Select the appropriate component video signal depending on the TV or monitor you connect Open the menu and select SIGNAL SETUP Select COMP OUT select a setting option and close the menu 2 Using the A V1 or VIDEO 2 Terminal Refer to the connection diagram in the previous section 81 e f connecting to a TV set with a 4 3 aspect ratio change the LETTERBOX setting appropriately Open the menu and select SIGNAL SETUP Select LETTERBOX set it to ON and close the menu We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power outlet 1 TV sets equipped with the Video 10 1 System Recordings made with 16 9 aspect ratio 34 will be played automatically in widescreen mode whether you connect the camcorder to the TV using the A V1 terminal or VIDEO 2 terminal O During fast forward playback rewind playback an
21. TYPE 1 TYPE 2 1kHz TONE 1 kHz Reference Audio Signal Selects the strength of the audio signal Setting Options OFF 12dB 18db 20dB LANC AE SHIFT AE SHIFT Dial on Controller Selects the function of the AE SHIFT dial on the optional ZR 2000 Zoom Remote Controller so you can use it to adjust the exposure compensation or the aperture value Setting Options AE SHIFT IRIS TALLY LAMP Tally Lam Bis Selects the operation of the tally lamp Even if set to OFF the tally lamp will turn on when receiving a command from the wireless controller Setting Options ON BLINK OFF LED LED Indicators Selects the operation of the LED indicators on the camcorder When set to TYPE 1 all LED indicators including that of the HDV DV terminal will be on When set to TYPE 2 all LED indicators will be on except for that of the HDV DV terminal Setting Options TYPE 1 TYPE 2 OFF CUSTOM REC Custom Recordin Selects whether to embed the on screen character displays date and time as part of the video recording and whether to record on the tape the enlarged image when using the Magnifying focus assist function e When CHARACTER REC is set to ON the menu option TV SCREEN will not be available and will automatically be set to 1080 4801 and you will not be able to select 480i Setting Options CHARACTER REC Recording of superimposed on screen displays OFF ON MA
22. YES and close the menu All still images except the protected ones are erased 122 Protecting Still images You can protect important still images from accidental erasure when displaying a single image or the index screen 5 If a memory card is initialized all still images even protected ones will be erased permanently Protecting a Single Still Image 1 Select the still image you wish to protect 2 Press the SELECT SET dial to open the still image operations menu In CAMERA CARD mode the menu appears when you press the dial while you are reviewing a still image or immediately after recording a still image 3 Select PROTECT 4 Select To remove the protection select OFF instead 5 Select XI CLOSE to close the menu On appears and now the image cannot be erased Protecting Still Images from the Index Screen MENU CARD OPERATIONS OnPROTECT C127 1 Move the zoom lever toward W Up to 6 still images appear 2 Open the menu and select CARD OPERATIONS Select gt PROTECT and press the SELECT SET dial 3 Select the image you wish to protect and press the dial appears on the image e Select additional images with the SELECT SET dial and protect them in the same way 4 Close the menu to return to the index screen 123 Initializing Memory Initialize new memory cards when you get the message CARD ERROR You c
23. turn the dial to OFF and then back to one of the recording programs VCR Stop Function You can assign the VCR STOP function to either custom key M 73 In VCR stop mode the camcorder is only partially turned off The camera section is powered normally while the recorder section is shut off When you press the assigned custom key you can make adjustments to the camera section as long as necessary without worrying about the 5 minute shut off timer of the power save function To return to record pause mode press the assigned custom key again 31 Buipaooeu Screen Displays while Recording GO i e 00 01 25 158 AL 9 1 2 Time code You can select between drop frame or non drop frame time code 1 44 2 Remaining tape Indicates the remaining time on the tape in minutes w END will appear when the tape reaches the end e When the time left is less than 15 seconds the remaining tape time may not appear Depending the type of tape the remaining time displayed may not be accurate In any case you will be able to record on the tape the number of minutes that appears on the cassette s label for example 85 minutes 3 Remaining battery charge The battery symbol indicates the charge status of the battery pack lt gt lt gt DA DI 7 starts flashing in red when the battery pack is empty e When you attach an empty battery pack the power
24. 1 2000 1 4000 1 8000 1 15000 CS clear scan Available shutter speeds when recording still images 1 4 1 8 1 15 1 30 1 60 1 100 1 250 1 500 aA 1 Set the dial to Tv 2 Select the shutter speed with the SHUTTER dial With the custom function OPER DIRECTION 97 you can change the direction of the adjustment when you use the SHUTTER dial SHUTTER dial O Settings other than the shutter speed aperture etc are adjusted automatically 1 Using exposure lock to adjust the exposure manually will change the shutter speed overriding the shutter speed selected in Tv mode When the AGC switch is set to ON the numeric value on the screen flashes if the selected shutter speed is not suitable for the recording conditions In such case readjust the shutter speed If you are using an ND filter turn it off first and readjust the shutter speed O Image quality may decrease to some extent when using slow shutter speeds When recording under artificial light sources such as fluorescent mercury or halogen lamps the screen may flicker depending on the shutter speed To avoid the flicker set the shutter speed to 1 100 You can use the custom keys 73 the SYSTEM SETUP SHTR D LOCK setting 130 to prevent the accidental operation of the SHUTTER dial 60 Recording Aperture Priority Av Mode The aperture value can be adjusted in 1 8 EV stops howe
25. 1 4 1 8 1 15 1 30 1 60 1 75 1 90 1 100 1 120 1 150 17180 1 210 1 250 1 300 CAMERA CARD 1 360 1 420 1 500 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 F6 2 F6 7 F7 3 F8 0 F8 7 F9 5 F10 F11 F12 F14 F15 16 F17 F19 F21 F22 CLOSE Can only be selected if the custom function IRIS LIMIT is set to OFF T 6 gH O 1 Set the dial to M e The exposure indicator appears Use the exposure indicator as an estimate e The mark above the indicator indicates the standard exposure calculated by the camcorder The Bl mark of the indicator indicates the current exposure level within 2 EV stops of the standard exposure beyond 2 stops the marker will blink 2 Select the aperture using the iris ring With the custom function RINGS DIRECTION 97 you can change the direction of the adjustment when you turn the iris ring 3 Select the shutter speed with the SHUTTER dial With the custom function OPER DIRECTION 97 you can change the direction of the adjustment when you operate the SHUTTER dial d You can use the custom keys M 73 or the SYSTEM SETUP SHTR D LOCK setting 1 130 to prevent the accidental operation of the SHUTTER dial With the custom function IRIS LIMIT 97 you can activate the iris limit to prevent the aperture from closing below the diffraction limit
26. 24 ON 480 60i 480 60i DV 480 60 didi ini only 2 SIGNAL SETUP SDI SPEC set to SD LOCKED 3 SIGNAL SETUP COMP OUT set to 480i SIGNAL SETUP HD DOWN CONV set to ON 16 9 picture is horizontally squeezed to a 4 3 aspect ratio 6 On screen displays will not be embedded in the video output even if SIGNAL SETUP SDI OUTPUT is set to ON OSD 7 On screen displays will not be embedded in the video output even if DISPLAY SETUP TV SCREEN is set to ON 8 Converted to 601 9 Converted to 60i using the 2 3 pulldown method 10 When a time code signal is output from the TIME CODE or HD SD SDI terminal the user bit for this signal can be set to 2 3 pulldown data 42 11 Converted to 60i using the method selected in CAMERA SETUP 24F MODE SEL 78 Connecting to Monitor TV The different recording modes and the corresponding output terminals are given in the table below HD SD COMPONENT 4 OUT and VIEWFINDER HDV DV A V1 and VIDEO 2 HD SD SDI Terminal COMPONENT QUT Terminal Terminals Terminals HD ILETTERBOX 1920x1080 03 1440x1080 2 MPEG TS m O ILETTERBOX SD SDI 01 60 MPEG TS o o SD 16 9 LETTERBOX 640 480 D1 SD DV SD m O O O ILETTERBOX SD SDI D1 SD DV SD o O o SD 4 3 640x480 D1 SD Normal DV SD 1 EGIA only 2 The VIEWFINDER COMPONENT OUT terminal is output as 480i Conne
27. BALANCE Shockless white balance OFF ON GAIN Shockless gain OFF ON AE RESPONSE AE Response Selects the camcorder s response when you change the automatic exposure setting Setting Options MIDDLE HIGH LOW ZOOM RING CTRL Zoom Ring Control Selects the sensitivity of the response when operating the zoom ring Setting Options NORMAL SLOW FAST 100 ZOOM SPEED Zoom Speed Selects the set of zoom speeds that will be available when using the zoom lever on the side grip or carrying handle When the zoom speed is too fast less than 2 seconds end to end the camcorder will have more trouble focusing automatically while zooming Setting Options NORMAL SLOW FAST FOCUS RING CTRL Focus Ring Control Selects the sensitivity of the response when operating the focus ring Setting Options NORMAL SLOW FAST E BUTTONS OPER 1 Buttons Operation 1 2 You can set that a long press be required to activate various buttons to prevent their accidental operation When you select LONG PUSH keep the button pressed for more than 1 second Setting Options MAGN MAGN button ONE PUSH LONG PUSH WB SET WHITE BAL button ONE PUSH LONG PUSH PUSH AF PUSH AF button ONE PUSH LONG PUSH BUTTONS OPER 2 Buttons Operation 2 2 You can set that a long press be required to activate various buttons to prevent their accidental operation When you select LONG PUSH
28. CINE1 or CINE2 uoneziwosno CGN Color Gain Adjust the color intensity in the range 50 to 50 CPH Color Phase Adjust the color phase in the range 9 to 9 Color phase affects the overall balance of the colors in the picture Set values to adjust the colors toward violet red tones or set values to adjust the colors toward green blue tones 95 RGN Gain Adjust the intensity of red tones in the range 50 to 50 GGN Gain Adjust the intensity of green tones in the range 50 to 50 BGN B Gain Adjust the intensity of blue tones in the range 50 to 50 RGM R G Matrix The R G matrix changes the tint of the picture along the cyan green and red magenta gradations without affecting blues Adjust the level in the range 50 to 50 RBM R B Matrix The R B matrix changes the tint of the picture along the cyan blue and red yellow gradations without affecting greens Adjust the level in the range 50 to 50 GRM G R Matrix The G R matrix changes the tint of the picture along the magenta red and green cyan gradations without affecting blues Adjust the level in the range 50 to 50 GBM G B Matrix The G B matrix changes the tint of the picture along the magenta blue and green yellow gradations without affecting reds Adjust the level in the range 50 to 50 BRM B R Matrix The B R matrix changes the tint of the picture along the yellow red and blue cyan gradations without affecting greens
29. MAT NORMAL CINE1 CINE2 CGN COLOR GAIN 0 50 to 50 CPH COLOR PHASE 0 9 to 9 RGN R GAIN 0 50 to 50 GGN G GAIN 0 50 to 50 BGN B GAIN 0 50 to 50 RGM RG MATRIX 0 50 to 50 RBM RB MATRIX 0 50 to 50 GRM GR MATRIX 0 50 to 50 GBM GB MATRIX 0 50 to 50 BRM BR MATRIX 0 50 to 50 BGM BG MATRIX 0 50 to 50 RENAME CANCEL EXECUTE CAMERA CARD SELECT CP 1 PRESET_A 2 PRESET B 3 PRESET C 4 PRESET_D 5 PRESET_E 6 PRESET F 7 VIDEO C 8 CINE V 9 CINE F SAVE POSITION EXECUTE CANCEL EXECUTE CARD CAMERA IMPORT SELECT POSITION 1 PRESET_A 2 PRESET B 3 PRESET C 4 PRESET_D 5 PRESET_E 6 PRESET F 7 VIDEO C 8 CINE V 9 CINE F EXECUTE CANCEL EXECUTE Available only when recording movies 132 Custom Function Submenu CUSTOMIZE CUSTOM FUNCTION Submenu item C Fn1 C Fn2 C Fn3 Action APPLY THIS SET TUNE SAVE TO CARD READ FROM CARD RESET Custom Function and Setting Options DISABLED ACTIVE 00 SHCKLSS WB GN 01 AE RESPONSE 02 Z00M RING CTRL 03 200 SPEED 04 FOCUS RING CTRL 05 BUTTONS OPER 1 06 BUTTONS OPER 2 07 RINGS DIRECTION 08 OPER DIRECTION 09 IRIS LIMIT 10 PHOTO BUTTON 11 MARKER LEVEL 12 FAST BW MOD 13 DST UNIT 14 ZOOM INDICATOR 15 COLOR BARS 16 1kHz TONE 17 LANC AE SHIFT 18 TALLY LAMP 19 LED 20 CUSTOM REC CANCEL OK CANCEL OK CANCEL OK 00 00 to 03 00 MIDDLE 01 HIGH 02 LOW 00 NORMA
30. OCondensation may form on the surface of the screen when the temperature changes suddenly Wipe it with a soft dry cloth 140 Viewfinder 1 Open the protecting cover e g using a flathead screwdriver 2 Clean the glass with a cotton swab 3 Reattach the protecting cover 1 Be careful not to scratch the glass when cleaning it Battery Pack Handling Precautions DANGER Treat the battery pack with care e Keep it away from fire or it might explode Do not expose the battery pack to temperature higher than 60 C 140 F Do not leave it near a heater or inside a car in hot weather Do not try to disassemble or modify it Do not drop it or subject it to shocks e Do not get it wet CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly attached Attach only with the same type OCharged battery packs continue to discharge naturally Therefore charge them on the day of use or the day before to ensure a full charge OAttach the terminal cover whenever a battery pack is not in use Contact with metallic objects may cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack ODirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and the camcorder Wipe the terminals with a soft cloth OSince 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
31. The Genlock synchronization stabilizes after approx 10 seconds After that the synchronization will be maintained even if you disconnect the cable from the GENLOCK terminal O When an external time code signal is received the camcorder s own time code will be synchronized to it and the synchronization will be maintained even if you disconnect the cable from the TIME CODE terminal However performing any of the following actions while the cable is not connected will cause the time code to lag slightly the correct time code will be restored once you reconnect the cable Turning the camcorder off on Changing the position of the dial to or from Changing the position of the ca card tape switch Changing the SIGNAL STD or FRAME RATE setting If the external time code signal is incorrect or there is no input signal the internal time code according to the TIME CODE COUNT UP settings will be recorded on the tape instead O If the external Genlock signal is incorrect or there is no input signal the external time code being recorded on tape may be incorrect When recording in SD mode Time Code IN is not available if you select the 24F frame rate the mode will be canceled and the TC IN OUT display on the side panel will disappear O When the camcorder is set to HD standard Genlock synchronization is possible even if the external Genlock signal is in SD standard However Genlock synchronization will not be possible
32. W HDV6Oi e 00 04 10 27 WwW 6 557 wi ND DV pam wa Chi ALW 02 5 46 47489 G0 2 03 4 29 2980 GD 02 1 2 INDEX WRITE S m o M 1 2 a 60 0 S NR 5 MF FLMT 4 rom PEAK BI Gh 44 45 46 P D Programmed 55 2 Shutter speed 58 60 3 Aperture 58 61 4 Exposure lock 62 AE shift 62 5 Skin detail 70 6 Zoom position Zoom speed 35 Exposure level 62 7 Gain 63 Image stabilizer 54 9 Recording standard 34 Frame rate 42 17 Tape operation Recording Stop Record pause A Eject 2 ND filter 41 13 DV control 85 Selective noise reduction 71 15 White balance 65 Custom preset file 89 17 Superimposed character recording 102 Button dial used is locked Center marker 130 Q9 End search 34 2 Remote sensor mode 111 22 Index write 74 03 Custom function 97 24 Still image size quality simultaneous recording 112 25 Manual focus 38 Q9 Focus limit 40 27 Custom keys V 73 Date and time 28 Focus preset speed 40 09 Color correction 68 Focusing distance 38 6 Peaking 39 82 Magnifying 39 63 Audio peak limiter 51 Low cut filter 105 85 Audio output 7 83 Recording mode
33. WS y WS 3 m 01038 501 amp 91 ND ARNANAN EJ ALNAN Playing Back Tape If the playback picture is distorted clean the video heads using a Canon DVM CL video head cleaning cassette or a commercially available digital video head cleaning cassette 19 143 Select a playback standard according to the tape you wish to play back i DU REW lt lt PLAY FF ii SLOWI x2 RE ZEN M Av amp OS ipea SIGNAL SETUP PLAYBACK STD AUTO 1 Turn the dial to X and set the 9 65 card tape switch to 6 2 Open the menu and select SIGNAL SETUP Select PLAYBACK STD and set it to AUTO HDV or DV to match the tape you wish to playback 3 Close the menu Special Playback Modes All special playback modes except for fast forward playback rewind playback and playback pause can only be operated with the wireless controller HDV gt Il playback pause To pause playback press the button on the camcorder or the PAUSE button on the wireless controller during normal playback lt rewind playback gt gt fast forward playback Press down and hold the lt lt or gt gt button on the camcorder or the REW amp or FF gt gt button on the wireless controller during normal playback rewind or fast forward to enter the fast playback at 8x the normal playback speed lt x
34. _ _ 73 SCREEN TC HOLD AUDIO LEVEL CVF LCD BW MAGN B LOCK SHTR D LOCK E LCK B LCK SDI OUTPUT FOCUS LIMIT IMAGE STAB OUTPUT CH NONE TIME CODE TV SCREEN DATA CODE AUDIO 73 LEVEL TC HOLD CVF LCD BW SDI OUTPUT OUTPUT CH NONE ZEBRA TV SCREEN CVF LCD BW 73 MAGN B LOCK SHTR D LOCK E LCK B LCK SDI OUTPUT FOCUS LIMIT IMAGE STAB OUTPUT CH NONE TV SCREEN CVF LCD BW SDI OUTPUT NONE 73 CUSTOM KEY 2 TIME CODE INDEX WRITE ZEBRA VCR STOP TV 73 SCREEN TC HOLD AUDIO LEVEL CVF LCD BW MAGN B LOCK SHTR D LOCK E LCK B LCK CP BKWD KEY SDI OUTPUT FOCUS LIMIT IMAGE STAB OUTPUT CH NONE TIME CODE TV SCREEN DATA CODE AUDIO e 73 LEVEL TC HOLD CVF LCD BW SDI OUTPUT OUTPUT CH NONE ZEBRA TV SCREEN CVF LCD BW 73 MAGN B LOCK SHTR D LOCK E LCK B LCK BKWD KEY SDI OUTPUT FOCUS LIMIT IMAGE STAB OUTPUT CH NONE TV SCREEN CVF LCD BW SDI OUTPUT NONE 73 WL REMOTE ED 1 CED 2 OFF CoD 111 ON OFF 31 1 only 130 SYSTEM SETUP 2 Menu item D TIME SET BEEP DV CONTROL MAGN B LOCK SHTR D LOCK E LCK B LCK ALL DISPLAY RESET ALL CAM F VER m CUSTOMIZE Menu item CUSTOM PRESET META DATA CP CUSTOM FUNCTION CUSTOM DISPLAY Submenu item and Setting options T ZONE DST NEW YORK list of world time zones DA
35. and Playback Times The following times are approximate and vary according to the charging recording and playback conditions Battery Pack 9706 Charging Time with the CA 920 Compact Power Adapter 320 min EGIT Recording and Playback Times 9706 Maximum Recording Time 430 min kimi TT ELO Recording Time Playback Time 479 min Recording and Playback Times 9706 Maximum Recording Time 490 min Recording Time m Payback Tne Simi XH ATs Recording and Playback Times 9706 Maximum Recording Time 465 min Recording Time Playback Time 505 min Recording and Playback Times 9706 Maximum Recording Time 515 min si Recording Time Simi 5 in Payback Te Simi Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start stop zooming power on off Actual time may be shorter Preparing the Camcorder Attaching and Detaching the Eye Cup Attaching the Eye Cup Attach the eye cup so that it covers the rubber portion of viewfinder unit e The dioptric adjustment lever can be operated even with the eye cup attached e For left eye use attach the eye cup so that the protruding portion faces the opposite side Viewfinder unit Detach the eye cup as shown in the illustration Dioptric Adjustment Turn on
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37. aspect ratio set SIGNAL SETUP LETTERBOX to ON 126 Locating the End of the Last Scene You can use this function to locate the end of the last recorded scene CH M Press the END SEARCH button appears e The camcorder rewinds fast forwards the tape plays back the last few seconds of the recording and stops the tape Pressing the button again cancels the search SEARCH button The end search function cannot be used once you remove the cassette The end search function may not work correctly if there is a blank section between recordings or if you mixed recordings in HDV and DV standards on the same tape 34 Zooming You can operate the zoom using the zoom lever on the side grip or the one on the carrying handle You can also use the zoom ring on the lens or the zoom buttons on the wireless controller With the customized functions 97 you can change the direction and response sensitivity of adjustment when the zoom ring is used change the zoom speed and select the zoom indicator graphic or numeric Zoom buttons 3 o E C Zoom ring Zoom lever Zoom speed adjustment dial ZOOM SPEED switch Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out wide angle Move it toward T to zoom in telephoto Zoom Speed Zoom lever on the side grip When the ZOOM SPEED switch is set to C constant the zoom speed will be const
38. automatic modes In the Auto Tv Shutter Priority Av Aperture Priority and M Manual modes you can change some settings manually according to the recording conditions 56 Available controls functions by programmed AE mode EXP LOCK button PUSH AE button lris ring SHUTTER dial AE shift adjustment GAIN adjustment WHITE BALANCE adjustment Custom preset adjustments CUSTOM PRESET SELECT button CUSTOM PRESET ON OFF button Skin detail Selective NR Color correction Clear scan Frequency selection for clear scan 1 Available during exposure lock Available during clear scan M A Tv o 57 Recording in Manual Mode You can set the exposure at any combination of shutter speed and aperture The aperture value can be adjusted in 1 8 EV stops however the aperture value displayed on the screen will change only in 1 4 EV stops Iris ring SHUTTER dial Available settings shutter speed 60i 30F 1 4 1 8 1 15 1 30 1 60 1 75 1 90 1 100 1 120 1 150 1 180 1 210 1 250 1 300 1 360 1 420 1 500 1 600 1 720 1 840 1 1000 1 1200 1 1400 1 1700 1 2000 1 2300 1 2600 1 3000 1 4000 1 8000 1 15000 5 clear scan 24F 1 3 1 6 1 12 1 24 1 48 1 60 1 75 1 90 1 100 1 120 1 150 1 180 1 210 1 250 1 300 1 360 1 420 1 500 1 600 1 720 1 840 1 1000 1 1200 1 1400 1 1700 1 2000 1 2300 1 2600 1 3000 1 4000 1 8000 1 15000 CS clear scan
39. button When you release the button the still image corresponding to the number that appears on the screen is displayed Displaying the Recording Data You can select whether to display all the recording data stored when the still image was recorded histogram Exif camera information etc Repeatedly press the DISP button to display the recording data 121 Erasing Still images You can erase still images one at a time or all at once Tv amp OS Be careful when erasing still images Erased still images cannot be recovered O Erasing a still image that had a custom preset file embedded recorded with the PHOTO CP DATA setting will erase the still image and the embedded custom preset file 1 Protected still images 123 cannot be erased Erasing a Single Still Image 1 Select the still image you wish to erase 2 Press the SELECT SET dial to open the still image operations menu In CAMERA CARD mode the menu appears when you press the dial while you are reviewing a still image or immediately after recording a still image 3 Select 4f IMAGE ERASE 4 Select ERASE The image is erased and the previous image appears 5 Select XI CLOSE to close the menu Erasing All Images MENU caro gt ERASE ALL IMAGES 04 27 1 Open the menu and select CARD OPERATIONS 2 Select ERASE ALL IMAGES 3 Select
40. camcorder List of Custom Display Items and Setting Options REC PROGRAMS Recording Mode Icon Setting Options OFF ON CAMERA DATA1 Camera Data 1 2 Setting Options F NUMBER Aperture value display OFF ON SHUTTER SPEED Shutter speed display OFF ON CAMERA DATA2 Camera Data 2 2 Setting Options EXPOSURE Exposure indicator and exposure displays OFF ON IWHITE BALANCE White balance icons and displays OFF ON GAIN Gain icons and displays OFF ON Zoom Indicator You can select to display the zoom indicator permanently or only when operating the zoom Setting Options OFF ON NORMAL ON ALWAYS FOCUS Focus Distance Displa You can select to display the focusing distance permanently or only when operating the focus Setting Options OFF ON NORMAL ON ALWAYS ND ND Filter displays Setting Options OFF ON IMAGE EFFECTS Image Effects Setting Options SKIN DETAIL Skin detail icon OFF ON SELECTIVE NR Selective NR icon OFF ON COLOR CORRECTION Color correction icon OFF ON F ASSIST FUNC Focus Assist Functions Setting Options PEAKING Peaking function icon OFF ON MAGNIFYING Magnifying function icon OFF ON CUSTOMIZE Customized Functions Setting Options CUSTOM PRESET Icon of the custom preset file currently active OFF ON CUSTOM FUNCTION Icon of the custom function file currently active OFF ON RECO
41. change Selecting the Audio Monitor ao M Tv AV 0 MENU nossa O paa Open the menu and select AUDIO SETUP Select AUD M SET select a setting option and close the menu e You can also select the audio monitor using the wireless controller e f you selected MIX VAR adjust the mix balance with the MIX BALANCE setting or using the MIX BALANCE buttons on the wireless controller 83 CH2 CH CH BB CH1 CH1 CH2 CH E B CH EH E CH1 CH1 CH1 CH1 CH A BAB CH2 CH2 CH2 CH2 _ ALL CH ALL CH CH1 CH2 CH14CH2 CH1 CH2 CH1 CH2 CH CH B gB cH BB CH3 CH4 CH E B CH CH A B C BB CH4 CH4 ALL CH CH3 CH4 CH3 CH4 MIX FIXED CH EH E CH BB CH1 CH3 CH2 CH4 CH B CH CH1 CH3 CH1 CH3 Fixed CH A B C BB CH2 CH4 CH2 CH4 1 1 ALL CH ALL CH CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 MIX VAR CH1 CH3 CH2 CH4 CH CH1 CH3 CH1 CH3 Variable CH BB CH BB CH2 CH4 CH2 CH4 ALL CH ALL CH E CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 84 Digital Video Control This feature enables the camcorder to control the record and stop functions of an external digital device connected to the camcorder through the HDV DV terminal The device must comply with the IEEE1394 AV C protocol Use the optional CV 250F 4 pin 6 p
42. connected external monitor or TV Press the CUSTOM KEY 1 or 2 button 74 DATA CODE Data Code m 110 Press the CUSTOM KEY 1 or 2 button The data code appears Press the button again to hide the data code TC HOLD Time Code Hold You can press the custom key button to freeze the display of the time code The time code will continue running normally even while the time code display is on hold Time code hold can only be operated with the custom keys Press the CUSTOM KEY 1 or 2 button e Pressing the custom key button again will reactivate the normal display of the time code While on hold the time code will be displayed with an next to it and HOLD will appear on the side panel e The time code being output from the TIME HD SD SDI LANC and HDV DV terminals will not be put on hold The time code superimposed on the video signal output from the A V1 and VIDEO 2 terminals will be put on hold EGIB only e The time code hold will be canceled when you turn the camcorder on off change the operating mode between recording and playback or change the position of the 9 card tape switch AUDIO LEVEL Audio Level Indicator m 52 Press the CUSTOM KEY 1 or 2 button The audio level indicator appears Press the button again to hide the audio level indicator CVF LCD BW Viewfinder and LCD Screen s Black amp White Display Press the CUSTOM KEY 1 or 2 button The image on the scr
43. focus cannot be selected in C Easy Recording mode Even if you set the focus mode 38 O The focusing distance to the subject will be displayed for approx 3 seconds when you switch from autofocus to manual focus or when you operate the focus ring in manual focus mode It will also be displayed with the focus preset With the custom function OBJ DST UNIT 97 you can change the units for the distance display meters or feet and with the custom display 103 you can select when to display this information always never or only upon the operation of the focus ring Use the focusing distance display as an estimate when the distance reading is not considered very precise it will be displayed in gray OO Infinity focus OO Over infinity focus The correct distance will not be displayed when the optional Wide Converter is attached You can simultaneously zoom and focus manually If the camcorder is in AF mode the autofocus will be reactivated when you finish the operation Using the Focus Assist Functions Peaking and Magnifying In order to make manual focusing easier you can use two assist functions Peaking emphasizes the outlines of the subject creating a clearer contrast and Magnifying enlarges the image on the screen You can also combine both for greater effect With the custom function EAST BW MOD 97 you can set the display to change automatically to black amp white while using the focus assist funct
44. following lists show the settings that are memorized and retained under different circumstances like turning off the camcorder or changing operating modes If the built in lithium button battery discharges completely all settings will be erased CAMERA CAMERA CARD Modes Power Off ati Shutter speed setting in mode e Aperture setting in Av mode Aperture shutter speed setting Manual mode Custom white balance Exposure lock Returns to off e Aperture shutter speed setting during exposure lock Reset e CAMERA MENU settings TV SCREEN on off On screen display settings Gain fine tuning Gain limit Iris limit eo Changing from _ Easy Changing the Modes Recording to other programmed mode to Changing the frame rate programmed AE mode C Easy Recording Shutter speed setting in Tv mode e Aperture setting in Av mode o Aperture shutter speed setting in M Manual mode e Custom white balance e Reset Exposure lock Returns to off Aperture shutter speed setting during exposure lock Reset CAMERA MENU settings TV SCREEN on off e On screen display settings e Gain fine tuning Gain limit Iris limit 185 jeuonippy Screen Displays Screen Displays during Recording You can find additional explanations on pages 32 and 116 Most of the on screen displays and icons can be customized using the custom displays 103 136 D 9
45. no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual If such changes or modifications should be made you could be required to stop operation of the equipment Canon 5 Inc One Canon Plaza Lake Success NY 11042 U S A Tel No 516 328 5600 CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to disconnect the plug in case of an accident Important Warning The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be
46. of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of CAUTION electric shock to persons TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE The exclamation point within an equilateral E IS Intended to aler e user to ihe COVER 0R BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE Bc o mb d occu cence REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word product refers to the Canon HD Video Camera Recorder XH G1S A XH A1S A and all its accessories 1 Lu du c dee SOM 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenienc
47. of the lens If the iris limit is not activated aperture values that exceed the diffraction limit will appear in gray when selecting the aperture Using aperture values displayed in gray will cause diffraction blur 58 With the custom function LANC AE SHIFT 97 you can change the function of the AE SHIFT dial on the optional ZR 2000 Zoom Remote Controller and use it to change the aperture value Push AE In M Manual mode you can use the Push AE function when you want the camcorder to re establish optimal exposure settings by automatically adjusting the aperture and gain if the AGC switch is set to ON Press the PUSH AE button and hold it pressed down e The camcorder will adjust the aperture value and gain to achieve optimal exposure W mark above the exposure indicator e After you release the button the aperture value and gain if the AGC switch is set to ON set by the camcorder will override the previous settings made in M Manual mode You can use the custom keys 73 or the SYSTEM SETUP E LCK B LCK setting to prevent the accidental operation of the PUSH AE button 59 Recording Shutter Priority Tv Mode Available shutter speeds when recording movies depend on the selected frame rate 60i 30F 1 4 1 8 1 15 1 30 1 60 1 100 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 1 4000 1 8000 1 15000 CS clear scan 24F 1 3 1 6 1 12 1 24 1 48 1 60 1 100 1 250 1 500 1 1000
48. other electric light or power circuits or where it can 33 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or fall into such power lines or circuits When installing repairs to this product ask the service technician to an outside antenna system extreme care should be perform safety checks to determine that the product taken to keep from touching such power lines or is in safe operating order circuits as contact with them might be fatal 34 Heat The product should be situated away from 28 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat When replacement of power supply is required please return it to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it with the same type number CA 920 The Adapter can be used with a power supply between 100 and 240 V AC Contact your Canon dealer for information about plug adapter for overseas use I The XH G1S XH 15 Broad Range of Capabilities Ultimate HD Quality Improved lens with 20x zoom The lens features not only 20x zoom but also improved operability thanks to the knurled focus zoom and iris rings In addition you can now manually focus while using the zoom 3CCD system using three 1 3 in CCDs each with a total of 1 67 mega pixels and 1 440x1 080 effective pixels t
49. reverse playback Press the play button to return to normal playback 4 x1 reverse playback Press the button on the wireless controller during normal playback Press the play button to return to normal playback lt x2 reverse x2 playback x2 gt forward x2 playback Plays back at 2x normal speed Press the X 2 button on the wireless controller during normal or reverse playback Press the play button to return to normal playback Adjusting the Volume of Headphones or the Built in Speaker Turn the SELECT SET dial to adjust the volume To turn off the volume keep the dial turned down until the volume icon changes to OFF The sound will be muted during special playback modes 1 The picture may become distorted during some special playback modes The camcorder stops the tape automatically after 4 minutes 30 seconds in playback pause mode to protect the tape and video heads O During fast forward playback rewind playback and reverse playback of a tape recorded in HDV standard the picture may be distorted O The picture may be slightly distorted at the switch point between recordings in HDV and DV standards on the tape 108 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
50. than 30 C 86 F 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 one battery pack perform these precautions at the same time for all battery packs OAlthough the battery pack s operating temperature range is from 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F the optimal range is from 10 C to 30 50 F to 86 F At cold temperatures performance will temporarily decline Warm it in your pocket before use OReplace the battery pack if the usable time after full charge diminishes substantially at normal temperatures 141 jeuonippy About the battery terminal cover The battery terminal cover has hole This is useful when you wish to differentiate between charged and uncharged battery packs For example with charged battery packs attach the terminal cover so that the r3 shaped hole shows the blue label Back side of the Terminal cover attached battery pack Charged Uncharged Cassette Handling Precautions ORewind tapes after use If the tape is loose or damaged it may cause picture and sound distortion OhReturn cassettes to their case and store them upright Rewind tapes from time to time if they are stored for a long time not leave the cassette in the camcorder after use not use spliced tapes or nonstandard cassettes as they may damage th
51. the camcorder and adjust the dioptric adjustment lever Do not let the viewfinder be exposed to direct sunlight or other strong light sources 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 its transportation 19 suoneJedaJd Using the LCD Display 1 Slide the gt OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow to unlock the LCD panel 2 Pull out the LCD panel 3 Rotate the LCD panel and adjust it to the desired position O You can change the LCD display to black amp white 21 O By default the viewfinder display is turned off while you use the LCD panel However you can change the settings to be able to use both displays simultaneously 21 Adjusting the Viewfinder LCD Display You can adjust the brightness contrast color sharpness and backlight of the viewfinder LCD display These adjustments will not affect your recording The default value is BRIGHT while using the power adapter ro CO SHARPNESS 02 BACKLIGHT e NORMAL 1 Press the MENU button 2 Turn the SELECT SET dial to select DISPLAY SETUP and press the dial 3 Select CVF SETUP to adjust the viewfinder or LCD SETUP to adjust the LCD display and then select BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST COLOR SHARPNESS or BACKLIGHT 4 Adjust the setting with the SELECT SET dial and press the dial A
52. the compact power adapter when charging a battery pack Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter If the compact power adapter is used close to TV it may cause picture interference Move the compact power adapter away from the TV or the antenna cable Do not connect to the compact power adapter any products not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder suoneJedaJd charging will stop O The charge indicator serves also as an indication about the charge status 1 If you connect a faulty compact power adapter or battery pack the charge indicator turns off and 0 50 Flashes once per second 50 75 Flashes twice per second More than 75 Flashes 3 times per second 100 Continuously on We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 C and 30 C 50 F and 86 F The charging time will vary depending on the surrounding temperature and the battery s initial charge condition Q In cold places the effective usage time of the battery will decrease O 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 USA and Canada only The Lithium ion polymer battery that powers the product is recyclable Please call 1 800 8 BAT TERY for information on how to recycle this battery 17 18 Charging Recording
53. the corresponding switch to M 2 Turn the corresponding dial CH1 or CH2 to adjust each channel s audio level O switches Adjust the audio recording level so that the audio level meter will go to the right of the mark on the side panel s audio level meter or the larger dot on the level meter displayed on the screen only occasionally Ley Loc VEL ou SK adjusting the audio level If the input level is too high audio may become distorted even if the audio level indicator shows an appropriate level Use commercially available headphones O When CH1 INPUT and CH2 INPUT are set to INT EXT MIC if the switch for CH1 is set to M the audio level adjusted with the CH1 dial will automatically apply to CH2 as well 1 We recommend using headphones when 52 You can activate the audio peak limiter to prevent audio distortions When activated the audio peak limiter will limit the amplitude of audio input signals when they exceed 4 dBFS The audio peak limiter can be activated if at least one of the channels is set to manual audio adjustment Open the menu and select AUDIO SETUP Select AUD LIMITER set it to ON and close the menu O You can select to synchronize 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 MONITOR SEL set it to LINE OUT and close the menu If you wish to monitor audio in real ti
54. video cable is connected properly Clean the video heads with a dry cleaning cassette Solution Turn the memory card over and try inserting it again Insert a memory card Replace the memory card or erase images Initialize the memory card Set FILE NOS to RESET and insert a new memory card Set the dial to VCR PLAY and the 9 c card tape switch to CO Cancel the protection Change the position of the write protect switch on the memory card to unlock it Turn off the camcorder Remove and reinsert the memory card Initialize the memory card if flashing persists 61 19 51 51 51 51 107 25 143 143 26 26 122 124 113 120 123 142 124 99 99 of the pixels operating to specification Less than 0 01 of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black red green or blue dots This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction 146 System Diagram Availability differs from area to area e 7 1000 Zoom Remote Controller ZR 2000 Zoom Remote Controller Speedlite Flash 420EX 430EX 430 EX Il 550EX 580EX 580EX II Battery Video Light VL 10Li II 10 FS 72U Filter Set 0 Wide Converter WD H72 55 1100 Shoulder Strap HC 4200 System Case MiniDV Video Cassette BP 930 BP 945 vig ook BP 950
55. video signal generated depending on the lighting and shooting conditions You can select from automatic gain control or one of 3 preset gain levels L low M middle H high to which you can independently assign gain values from 3 dB to 36 dB 18 dB CAMERA CARD You can also fine tune the gain in 0 5 dB increments AGC switch set to ON Automatic gain control AGC switch set to OFF Manual gain level selection L M or H with the GAIN switch Available gain levels that can be assigned to each GAIN switch position Gain level Use 3 dB For the lowest noise recording for indoor low light or low contrast scenes 0 dB For lifelike night scenes or scenes under artificial lighting 3 dB 6 dB 12 dB 18 dB 36 dB Increases the brightness in indoor or low light scenes Increases the depth of field TUNE 0 db 18 db Gain fine tuning i only CH 6 Assigning Gain Values to the GAIN Switch Positions CAMERA SETUP GAIN SETTING GAIN L 0dB C127 GAIN 1 Set the dial to M Av 2 Open the menu and select CAMERA SETUP Select the GAIN SETTING submenu and then one of the GAIN switch options 3 Select a setting option and press the SELECT SET dial e After the adjustment you will return to the GAIN SETTING submenu Assign the gain values to the other GAIN switch options in the same way 36dB is available only in mode 4 Close the menu
56. will cycle through the available custom preset files You can also set a custom key as CP BKWD KEY to cycle through the custom preset files in reverse order from last to first 73 e When you are not using the custom preset settings set the camcorder to and the name of the selected custom preset file will flash on the screen After 4 seconds the file name will be replaced by the custom preset file number 2 Press the CUSTOM PRESET ON OFF button and the name of the selected custom preset file will stay on and the custom settings will be activated After 4 seconds the file name will be replaced by the custom preset file number Copying Custom Preset File to the Memory Card 1 Open the menu select CUSTOMIZE and then select the CUSTOM PRESET submenu 2 Select S CAMERA CARD from the column on the left 3 From the bottom bar select 7 SELECT CP and then select the name of the custom preset file you want to copy to the card 4 Select Q SAVE POSITION and select the file name under which you want to store the file on the memory card e Up to 20 custom preset files can be stored on the memory card If you try to save more than 20 custom preset filed one of the files on the card will be overwritten you can select which file to overwrite f there are no custom preset files saved on the memory card the default file name will be NEW FILE 5 Select gt 1 EXECUTE and in the confirmati
57. will need a computer equipped with an IEEE1394 DV terminal and video editing software with video capturing capability installed Use the optional CV 250F 4 pin 6 pin DV cable or a commercially available 6 pin 6 pin DV cable For the minimum system requirements for video editing refer to the instruction manual of the video editing software o 88 CV 250F DV Cable optional or commercially available 6 pin 6 pin DV cable IEEE1394 DV terminal 6 pin lt M Operation may not work correctly depending the software and the specifications settings of your computer Q If the computer freezes while the camcorder is connected disconnect and reconnect the DV cable Should the problem persist disconnect the cable turn both the camcorder and the computer off and then on again and reconnect them Make sure that the computer s video capturing system is compatible with the video signal standard you are using If the computer is not compatible with the camcorder s video output signal the camcorder may not be correctly detected or may not operate properly O Refer also to the instruction manual of the computer and the editing software Adjust the SIGNAL SETUP PLAYBACK STD and HD DOWN CONVJ settings in accordance with the video signal standards of the connected computer O For video output from the
58. 0 24p In other words when recording in 24F mode or playing back movies that are HDV 1080 24p the signal is converted to 60i using the 2 3 pulldown method and output from the HD SD SDI terminal An external device can receive the data used in this conversion 2 3 pulldown data to convert the signal to 1080 24p specifications i Genlock o Time Code User bit IN e E _ Time Code OUT _ In SD mode Time Code IN is available if you select the 24F frame rate the mode will be canceled and the TC IN OUT display on the side panel will disappear Connection Diagram When synchronizing the camcorder to an external signal input a reference video signal through the GENLOCK terminal or a time code signal through the TIME CODE terminal To input a time code signal through the TIME CODE terminal set the TIME CODE switch to IN To output a time code signal set the switch to OUT TIME CODE switch SMPTE standard Reference video LTC timing signal signal aC GENLOCK TIME CODE As areference video signal input you can use either an HD Y signal or an NTSC composite video signal when recording in HD 46 While a time code signal is being received the FRAME SETTNG and COUNT UP settings of the 1 camcorder will be ignored and the external time code s drop frame bit will be used instead if the external time code is non drop frame NDF will appear on the side panel O
59. 1 reverse playback Press the button on the wireless controller during normal playback Press the play button to return to normal playback 107 xoeqAeld gt frame advance Plays back frame by frame Repeatedly press the 71 button on the wireless controller during playback pause Hold the button pressed down to enter the continuous frame advance playback I slow forward Plays back at about 1 3 normal speed Press the SLOW J gt button on the wireless controller during normal or reverse playback Press the play button to return to normal playback playback pause To pause playback press the button on the camcorder or the PAUSE button on the wireless controller during normal playback lt rewind playback gt gt fast forward playback Plays back the tape at 9 5x normal speed forward or reverse Press down and hold the lt or gt gt button on the camcorder or the REW 4 or FF gt P button on the wireless controller during normal playback rewind or fast forward to enter the fast playback lt frame reverse frame advance Plays back frame by frame Press the or u button on the wireless controller repeatedly during playback pause Hold the button pressed down to enter the continuous frame advance reverse playback I slow reverse 1 slow forward Plays back at about 1 3 normal speed Press the SLOW J gt button on the wireless controller during normal or
60. 10 Remote Sensor Mode Two remote sensor modes and an off setting are available to prevent interference from other Canon wireless controllers being used nearby To change the remote sensor mode of the camcorder Open the menu and select SYSTEM SETUP Select WL REMOTE select a setting option and close the menu To change the remote sensor mode of the wireless controller While holding the REMOTE SET button pressed down press and hold the ZOOM T button for more than 2 seconds to change the wireless controller to mode 2 To change the wireless controller to mode 1 press and hold the REMOTE SET and ZOOM W buttons instead Make sure that the camcorder and wireless controller are set to the same mode Display the 1 camcorder s mode by pressing any button on the wireless controller except 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 The wireless controller returns to mode 1 when you replace the batteries Change the mode if necessary xoeqAeld 114 Selecting the Still Image Quality Size Changing the Still Image Quality You can choose from Super fine Fine and Normal CH Only when playing back tape MENU cor SETUP IMG QUALITY FINE LL 27 Open the menu and select RECORDING SETUP Select IMG QUALITY select a setting option and close the menu Changing the Still Ima
61. 4 indicator keeps flashing in white for a long time replace the flash s batteries 2 Press the PHOTO button to record a still image Wait until the flash is charged before recording the still image You can record a still image while 1 the flash is charging but the flash will not go off O Turn off the Speedlite flash when you are not using it O The flash will not go off during exposure lock and in the M Manual mode While using the flash the shutter speeds that can be set Tv mode are 1 4 1 500 O The camcorder does not support the Bounce Flash function or the Wireless Multiple Flash System function of the Speedlite 420EX 430EX 430EX 1I 550EX 580EX 580EX II flashes The camcorder does not support the ST E2 Wireless Speedlite Flash Transmitter or the Wireless Master Slave Control function of the Speedlite 420EX 430EX 430EX 1I 550EX 580EX 580EX II flashes When recording under very dark conditions as you keep the PHOTO button pressed halfway the AF assist lamp of the Speedlite flash may light up only when recording using autofocus and with CAMERA SETUP FOCUS PRI set The Speedlite flash will go off when the drive mode is set to Auto Exposure Bracketing 119 Playing Back Still Images from a Memory co M A 54 0 1 Turn the dial to X and set the 9 6 card tape switch to 2 Press the or button to mo
62. 45 Tv programmed AE mode 60 User DIE 48 VOR idum eR a pe bd od V adea 31 Video heads cleaning 143 Video output standards 78 Videocassettes 25 142 Viewfinder 19 VIEWFINDER COMPONENT OUT terminal 80 White balance 65 Wireless controller 15 24 111 Z Zebra pattern 67 Zero set memory 109 ZOOM ERNEUT DURER 35 Zoom 36 Zoom speed 35 153 jeuonippy CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U S A Inc Canon USA with respect to Canon Consumer Digital Video Equipment the Equipment purchased in the United States This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of your Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase The Equipment is warranted under normal non commercial personal use against defective materials or workmanship as follows Parts Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or comparable rebuilt parts for a period of ONE YEAR from the date
63. 5 350 640 480 Super Fine 140 4 645 10 240 215 kB Fine 205 6 710 15 360 149 kB Normal 370 12 080 30 725 82 kB Approximate number of still images that can actually be recorded on the memory card The maximum number of remaining still images displayed on the screen is 9999 File Numbers Still images are automatically assigned file numbers from 0101 to 9900 and stored in folders containing up to 100 images Folders are numbered from 101 to 998 RESET Image numbers will restart from 101 0101 every time you insert a new memory card CONTINUOUS Image numbers will continue from the number following that of the last image recorded with the camcorder If the memory card you insert already contains an image with a larger number a new image will be assigned a number one higher than that of the last image on the memory card There will be no duplication of file numbers This is useful for organizing images on a computer Tv Av MENU m To change the setting open the menu and select RECORDING SETUP Select FILE NOS select a setting option and close the menu Only when playing back tape oway 113 Recording Still Images Memory You can record still images directly on the memory card You can also record still images on the memory card simultaneously while recording video on the tape and capture still images while playing back a tape PHO
64. Canon PUB DIM 894 English Francais Espanol HD Video Camera Recorder Instruction Manual Camescope et lecteur video HD Manuel d instruction Videoc mara y grabadora HD Manual de Instrucciones FIM HDV 1080i Cassette Important Usage Instructions WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY COPYRIGHT WARNING Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws HD Video Camera Recorder XH G1S A XH 15 A Systems This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and use in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is
65. Code Selecting the Frame Setting When recording in a mode other than SD at a frame rate of 24F you can select between drop frame or non drop frame time code VCR C Open the menu and select SIGNAL SETUP Select the TIME CODE submenu and then FRAME SETTNG Select a setting option and close the menu When you select the NON DROP setting or when you set the frame rate to 24F in SD mode NDF will appear on the side panel Selecting the Running Mode You can select the running mode of the camcorder s time code You can enter the initial value for the FREE RUN and the REC RUN PS settings REC RUN The time code runs only when recording REC RUN PS The time code runs only when recording starting from a preset value FREE RUN time code runs regardless of the operation of the camcorder Cannot be selected when recording in standard definition SD with the frame rate set to 24F Av Em 4 1 Open the menu and select SIGNAL SETUP Select the TIME CODE submenu and then COUNT UP Select a setting option and close the menu REC RUN Close the menu REC RUN PS FREE RUN Continue the procedure to set the initial value 2 Select SET The hours display flashes 3 Set the time code s initial value Turn the SELECT SET dial to set the value for the hours and press the dial Set the valu
66. D HD SD SDI terminal 79 5 GENLOCK terminal 46 6 TIME CODE terminal 46 D MIC external microphone terminal 49 switches 02 50 61918 only 12 OUT IN E Tm p TIME CODE 9 switches 52 9 Lens hood 22 17 Lens hood locking screw 22 2 EZEN switches 51 d3 CH1 input terminal 50 4 CH2 input terminal 50 5 Cassette compartment 25 16 TIME CODE switch 46 Front view gt Ws A BE Oe S N ap goes Az eO AOPEN o Ji HOV HDV 1080i SELECT SET D External microphone holder 50 13 Dioptric adjustment lever 19 2 Tally lamp 102 44 VIEWFINDER COMPONENT OUT terminal 80 3 External sensor for the Instant AF 37 15 terminal 4 Grip belt 22 d6A V1 terminal 79 5 Attachment sockets for the optional TA 100 Tripod 17 indicator Adapter Q 148 or the supplied tripod adapter base 19 HDV DV terminal 81 86 88 6 Microphone lock screw 21 9 Q headphones terminal 7 Remote sensor 24 111 Q9 HD SD COMPONENT OUT term
67. DISPLAY SETUP Select ZEBRA set it to ON and close the menu 67 Color Correction With the color correction function you can set the camcorder to detect the characteristics of a certain color or pattern color phase chroma area and Y level and correct them automatically when recording You can set the color correction for up to two different colors A and B When determining the color to be corrected targeted areas will be identified on the screen by zebra pattern alternating with the normal picture On a connected monitor or computer targeted areas will be identified by white areas alternating with the normal picture ro a PVP Determining the Color to be Corrected MENU Chap mse Pm p Y LEVELss 0 1 Open the menu and select CAMERA SETUP Select the COLOR CORR submenu and then select A AREA SEL or B AREA SEL 2 Select each setting option adjust the levels as necessary and close the menu COLOR PHASE Select the basic color phase 0 15 of the color to be detected Use the following values as an approximate reference 6 orange 9 green 12 blue CHROMA Adjust the color saturation for the color to be detected 13 levels 6 to 6 are available set higher levels to detect areas with richer colors AREA Adjust the color range for the color to be detected 4 levels 1 to 4 are available set higher leve
68. E2 NORMAL standard gamma setting suitable for video CINE1 appropriate for video telecined from film CINE2 appropriate for transfer to film KNE Knee Point Adjustment Adjust the dynamic range knee point in the highlight area of the image to prevent overexposure You can select from AUTO HIGH MIDDLE or LOW BLK Black Stretch Black Press Adjust the dynamic range in the shadow area of the image You can select from STRETCH MIDDLE or PRESS STRETCH emphasizes contrast in the dark area PRESS enhances or deepens darkness PED Master Pedestal Output NORMAL CINE1 Representation of the setting Input Output HIGH MIDDLE STRETCH MIDDLE PRESS Representation of the setting Input Adjust the master pedestal level in the range 9 to 9 The master pedestal lowers or raises the baseline of the luminance signal affecting only the shadow areas Set values to subdue the dark areas or set values to get more detail in the shadows SET Setup Level Adjust the setup level in the range 9 to 9 The setup level lowers or raises the whole gamma curve controlling the darkest level of black in the image Set values to get a darker image or set values to get a brighter image e Depending on the value set for the master pedestal PED the setup level may not be able to take a negative value As a result adjusting the setup value within a certain val
69. EN ON OFF AUDIO LEVEL ON OFF GUIDE INFO OFF CUSTOM KEYS D T DISPLAY CUSTOM KEY ON OFF DATA CODE DATE TIME DATE amp TIME CAMERA DATA CAM amp D T 6SEC DATE ON OFF UB DISPLAY ON OFF CAMERA VCR PLAY CAMERA CARD VCR PLAY CARD 20 20 21 9 21 39 28 s E E 67 67 74 51 33 73 110 110 o 48 This setting affects also the signal output from the VIEWFINDER COMPONENT OUT terminal 2 In playback modes the default setting is OFF 129 jeuonippy MARKERS You can display the on screen markers to help you accurately frame your subject Select from a center marker a horizontal level marker or a grid You can also adjust the intensity of the markers display 102 ASPECT GUIDE Use the aspect ratio guides as reference to accurately frame subjects You can select to display the aspect guides for 4 3 13 9 14 9 1 66 1 1 75 1 1 85 1 or 2 35 1 Cinemascope SAFETY ZONE The safety zone guide shows a frame including 8096 or 9096 of the screen area Use it as a reference to accurately frame subjects E SYSTEM SETUP gt Menu item Submenu item and Setting options CAMERA VCR PLAY CAMERA CARD VCR PLAY CARD CUSTOM KEY 1 TIME CODE INDEX WRITE ZEBRA VCR STOP TV _
70. G BP 970G oh 0 _ F 190 GID GID uM CA 920 Compact Memory E SD SDHC MMC CB 920 Car Battery DC 920 Adapter DC Coupler Power Adapter BP 930 BP 945 74 BP 950G BP 970G eH CH 910 Dual Battery Charger Holder DTC 1000 Component Video Cable STV 290N Stereo Video Cable VCR oo 1 1 5 Digital Device 147 jeuonippy Optional Accessories Call or visit your local retailer dealer for genuine Canon video accessories You can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling 1 800 828 4040 Canon U S A Information Center 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 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 BP 950G BP 970G The BP 950G is also available as an optional accessory The optional BP 970G provides over 35 more recording time than the BP 950G Car Battery Adapter CB 920
71. GNIFYING REC Recording of enlarged image while the Magnifying function is active OFF ON 102 Customized On Screen Displays You can customize which icons to display on the screen according to your personal preferences and needs You can save your personal settings as a custom display file on the camcorder or on the memory card To activate the on screen displays at the level that you customized repeatedly press the DISP button 33 Av O Change the custom display Overview of the contents of settings the custom display file 0001020304 05060708091011p 01030701 0101 07030301 0001 Save the custom display 12131415 161718192021 ltem number file to the memory card 03020003030200070202 black background Read a custom display file from the memory card Code of the current setting option Reset the custom display fileto default values Changing the Custom Display Settings dui CUSTOMIZE CUSTOM DISPLAY C127 1 Open the menu select CUSTOMIZE and then select CUSTOM DISPLAY The custom display editing screen appears The overview display shows the current settings of the custom display file 2 From the column on the left select 105327 TUNE The first item 00 of the custom display file will be highlighted in blue 3 Turn the SELECT SET dial to select a display item you want to change and press the dial Make the selection as necessary and pres
72. H1 CH2 audio from the CH2 input terminal will not be recorded Adjusting the Audio Recording Level If the audio level is too high and the sound sounds distorted activate the microphone attenuator 12 dB for the built in microphone 20 dB for an external microphone by setting the MIC ATT switch built in microphone external microphone connected to the MIC terminal or the corresponding switch external microphone connected to the XLR terminal to ATT 51 Hiding Displaying the Audio Level Indicator Tv Av DISPLAY SETUP AUDIO LEVEL ON 027 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 a custom key 73 Automatic Audio Adjustment M Av C Set the corresponding switch to A When CH1 INPUT and CH2 INPUT are set 1 to INT EXT MIC if the switch for LP e CH1 is set to A the automatic audio 2 switches adjustment setting will automatically apply to CH2 as well O When CH1 INPUT and CH2 INPUT are set to XLR MIC or XLR LINE you can select if the audio adjustment setting for CH2 will be linked to that of CH1 LINK or if the settings will be separated SEP Open the menu and select AUDIO SETUP Select XLR ALC LINK select a setting option and close the menu Manual Audio Adjustment M A 1 Set
73. HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan Ltd JVC e is a trademark e Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies e ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG 2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG 2 PATENT PORTFOLIO WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA L L C 250 STEELE STREET SUITE 300 DENVER COLORADO 80206 About the HD HDV and SD DV Specifications In the manual a distinction is made between video signal standards camera section and recording standards recorder section The video signal can be set to HD high definition or SD standard definition specifications the recording standard on the tape will be HDV or DV respectively HD SD SDI Terminal HD SD only HDV DV Terminal HDV DV Recorder Section HDV DV Playback Signal HDV DV Contents Introduction The XH 15 XH 15 A Broad Range of Capabilities 5 POO UT AIS WANA sea Sepia Suae Hera 6 Checking the Supplied 55
74. Image Right After esee nnns 116 DRIVE e 117 Metering 118 4 119 Playing Back Still Images from a Memory Card issnin anonn aaea aaa aa aa a ana E aa 120 Erasing o Gs ab yee ie 122 Protecting UN IAQ OS evens menda un 123 a Memory 6 1 o Pen 124 Print Order Seti TN 125 Additional Information Ment Options and Default a a 126 oetundgs Memorized and 135 Bal T er m 136 WICSSAG CS ade ede E keen 139 Mainternsce E MPO MEE CUR EU 140 TROT SIO OCMC 145 SV SIS MND 8 M Mi 147 Doll ACCOSSONIDS e 148 OPECINCA HONS m 150 152 Checking the Supplied Accessories CA 920 Compact Power Adapter DC 920 DC Coupler BP 950G Battery Pac
75. L 01 SLOW 02 FAST 00 NORMAL 01 SLOW 02 FAST 00 NORMAL 01 SLOW 02 FAST 00 00 to 07 00 00 to 03 00 00 to 07 00 00 to 03 00 OFF 01 ON 00 PHOTO CP DATA 01 PHOTO 02 MAGNIFYING 03 OFF 00 00 to 07 00 00 to 03 00 m meter 01 ft feet 00 BAR 01 NUMBER 00 TYPE 1 01 TYPE2 00 OFF 01 12dB 02 18dB 03 20dB 00 AE SHIFT 01 IRIS 00 ON 01 BLINK 02 OFF 00 TYPE 1 01 TYPE 2 02 OFF 00 00 to 03 133 jeuonippy E Custom Displays Menu item CUSTOM DISPLAY 134 Action TUNE SAVE TO CARD READ FROM CARD RESET Custom Display and Setting Options 00 REC PROGRAMS 00 OFF 01 ON 01 CAMERA DATA1 03 00 to 03 02 CAMERA DATA2 07 00 to 07 03 200 00 OFF 01 ON NORMAL 02 ON ALWAYS 04 FOCUS 00 OFF 01 ON NORMAL 02 ON ALWAYS 05 ND 00 OFF 01 ON 06 IMAGE EFFECTS 07 00 to 07 07 FASSIST FUNC 03 00 to 03 08 CUSTOMIZE 03 00 to 03 09 RECORDING STD 00 OFF 01 ON 10 DV REC MODE 00 OFF 01 ON 11 FRAME RATE 00 OFF 01 ON 12 TAPE 03 00 to 07 13 TAPE REMAINDER 00 OFF 01 NORMAL 02 WARNING 14 TAPE CARD 00 00 to 07 15 LIGHT METERING 03 00 to 03 16 CARD 03 00 to 03 17 CARD REMAINDER 00 OFF 01 NORMAL 02 WARNING 18 AUDIO 00 00 to 07 19 WARNING STATUS ECGS 07 00 to 07 ECE 03 00 to 03 20 BATTERY 00 OFF 01 NORMAL 02 WARNING 21 WIRELESS REMOTE 00 OFF 01 NORMAL 02 WARNING CANCEL OK CANCEL OK CANCEL OK Settings Memorized and Retained The
76. L submenu and then select EFFECT LEVEL 2 Select a setting option and close the menu e You can select the strength of the effect from low middle or high e Q appears 70 am Selective Noise Reduction With the selective noise reduction function you can set the camcorder to detect the characteristics of a certain color or tone and automatically reduce noise in the targeted areas This is particularly useful for chroma keying as targeting the selective noise reduction to the color of the background green or blue screen will result in a smoother composite picture Targeted areas will be identified on the screen by a zebra pattern alternating with the normal picture On a connected monitor or computer targeted areas will be identified by white areas alternating with the normal picture CO Determining the Area to be Corrected MENU setup SELECTIVE NR 04 27 Y 0 1 Open the menu select CAMERA SETUP and then select the SELECTIVE NR submenu 2 Select each setting option adjust the levels as necessary and close the menu e HUE Select the base hue 6 to 6 of the color to be detected Use the following values as an approximate reference 6 blue violet 6zyellowish green e CHROMA Adjust the color saturation for the color to be detected 13 levels 6 to 6 are available set higher levels to detect areas with richer colors e AREA Adjust the color range for t
77. N WARRANTY SERVICE Ship your Equipment in its original carton box or equivalent properly packed fully insured with shipping charges prepaid together with a copy of your bill of sale or other proof of purchase and a description of the problem to any of the Canon Service Facilities in Canada LIMITATIONS Except as otherwise required by applicable legislation this warranty is in lieu of all other warranties conditions guarantees or representations express or implied statutory or otherwise relative to the Equipment including implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Canon Canada assumes no liability for special consequential or incidental damages loss or corruption of data including without limitation data stored on the hard disk drive of the Equipment or loss that may arise whether on account of negligence or otherwise from the use misuse or inability to use the Equipment including loss of profit revenue media or enjoyment or from failure to conform to any express or implied warranties conditions guarantees or representations Any recovery under this limited warranty shall not exceed the purchase price of the equipment Canon Canada does not assume or authorize any other person to assume for Canon Canada any other liability with respect to this equipment This warranty does not extend to any person other than the original purchaser of the Equipment or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift
78. O After inserting a cassette wait until the tape counter stops completely before you start recording 1 Turn the dial to OFF if you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time If you do not remove the cassette you can record the next scene without any noise or blank sections between 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 low angle recording Slide the LOCK switch in the direction of the arrow to prevent the accidental operation of these controls Zoom lever Power Saving Mechanisms Power Save Function In order to protect the tape and video heads the camcorder will enter the power save mode VCR stop after 4 minutes 30 seconds in low temperatures this may be 3 minutes in record pause mode If left 30 more seconds without any operation the camcorder will automatically shut off when a battery pack is being used Turn off the power save function with SYSTEM SETUP amp POWER SAVE setting 130 if you wish to make adjustments without worrying about losing your settings as a result of the automatic shut off Once the camcorder entered the power save mode press the START STOP button to start recording or press one of the custom keys 73 to which the STOP function was assigned to return to record pause mode If the camcorder automatically shut off after 5 minutes
79. P Select GUIDE INFO set it to D T DISPLAY and close the menu Changing the Date Format You can select between three date formats JAN 1 2008 1 JAN 2008 and 2008 1 1 Cu 2 T Av M9 MENU pe rom san 1 2008 Open the menu and select SYSTEM SETUP Select the D TIME SET V submenu and then select DATE FORMAT Select a date format and close the menu 29 suoneJedaJjd Recording Before You Begin Recording Make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly If necessary clean the video heads 143 The default recording standard is HDV About the audio recording refer to the relevant chapter 49 Recording 1 Remove the lens 2 Move the card tape switch to ca 3 Press the lock button and set the dial to a recording program 4 Press the START STOP button to begin recording e The tally lamp lights up and the recording indicator appears on the screen e Press the START STOP button again to pause recording When You Have Finished Recording 1 Set the dial to OFF 2 Replace the lens cap 3 Remove the cassette 4 Disconnect the power source The end search date search and index search functions may not work correctly if you mix recordings in HDV and DV standards on the same tape We recommend not mixing recordings in different standards on the same tape
80. RDING STD HD Standard Icon Setting Options OFF ON DV REC MODE Recording Mode in Standard Definition Setting Options OFF ON FRAME RATE Frame Rate Displa Setting Options OFF ON 104 IE TAPE Tape Related Icons and Displays Setting Options TIME CODE Time code display OFF ON OPERATION MODE Icon of the current tape operation OFF ON DV CONTROL DV control icon OFF ON IE TAPE REMAINDER Remaining Time on the Tape You can select to display the tape remainder permanently or only the warning when the tape is about to end Setting Options OFF NORMAL WARNING TAPE CARD Tape Card Related Displays Setting Options EXT CONTROL Icon of the external control mode dial set to fir OFF ON IMG STAB Icon of the image stabilizer OFF ON IMG SIZE QUALITY Icon of the size and quality of the still image OFF ON LIGHT METERING Light Metering Related Displays Setting Options SPOT AE POINT Bracketing frames when Spot AE metering is active OFF ON LIGHT METERING Icon of the metering mode currently active OFF ON I CARD Icons Related to Recording Still Images Setting Options DRIVE MODE Icon of the drive mode currently active OFF ON FLASH Icon of the flash mode currently active OFF ON CARD REMAINDER Remaining Still Images on the Memory Card You can select to display the information regarding the number of still image
81. TE TIME DATE FORMAT YMD 2008 1 1 AM12 00 MDY JAN 1 2008 12 00AM DMY 1 JAN 2008 12 00AM HIGH VOLUME LOW VOLUME OFF ON gt OFF DISABLED ACTIVE DISABLED ACTIVE DISABLED ACTIVE ENABLE DISABLE NO YES Current version of the camcorder s firmware Submenu item EDIT CAMERA CARD CARD CAMERA RETURN CARD CAMERA RETURN C Fn1 C Fn2 C Fn3 RETURN Refer to the table on page 134 n mode this will appear on the main menu and not under the CUSTOMIZE menu CAMERA VCR PLAY CAMERA CARD VCR PLAY CARD e B e e VCR PLAY VCR PLAY CARD e RA 85 39 60 62 33 145 LL 89 89 97 103 131 jeuonippy Custom Preset Submenu CUSTOMIZE CUSTOM PRESET Submenu item Action Parameter and Setting Options EDIT SELECT CP 1 PRESET_A 2 PRESET B 3 PRESET C 4 PRESET_D 5 PRESET_E 6 PRESET F 7 VIDEO C 8 CINE V 9 CINE F TUNE GAM GAMMA NORMAL CINE1 CINE2 KNE KNEE AUTO LOW MIDDLE HIGH BLK BLACK STRETCH MIDDLE PRESS PED MASTER PED 0 9 to 9 SET SETUP LEVEL 0 9 to 9 SHP SHARPNESS 0 9 to 9 HDF H DTL FREQ LOW MIDDLE HIGH DHV DTL HV BAL 0 9 to 9 COR CORING 0 9 to 9 NR1 NR1 OFF LOW MIDDLE HIGH NR2 NR2 OFF LOW MIDDLE HIGH CMX COLOR
82. TO button 9 65 card tape switch a S CARD access indicator Av 1 Turn the dial to a recording program and set the c card tape switch to Cd 2 Press the PHOTO button halfway turns green once the focus is adjusted and exposure is locked The picture may appear out of focus for a moment while the camcorder is focusing e While the PHOTO button is half pressed you can also use the focus ring to adjust the focus e When you press the PHOTO button on the wireless controller the still image is recorded immediately 3 Press the PHOTO button fully e disappears The CARD access indicator flashes and the card access display appears When you are using an SDHC or SD memory card make sure that the protect switch is set to Q allow recording If you attempt to record a still image on a write protected memory card the message THE CARD IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION will be displayed Observe the following precautions while the card access display gt appears on the screen or the CARD access indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not remove the memory card Do not change the position of the 9 card tape switch or the dial Do not turn off the camcorder remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply 114 O If CAMERA SETUP FOCUS is set to ON 1 When you press the PHOTO button fully befor
83. 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 4200 System Case A solid lockable case that provides safe and stylish protection for the camcorder during transportation and storage TA 100 Tripod Adapter The TA 100 allows you to quickly mount unmount the XH G1S XH 15 on from a tripod SBR 1000 Shooting Brace Using the SBR 1000 for additional support of the camcorder with the neck strap will significantly lighten the load of the camcoder s weight while shooting 148 910 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 BP 950G BP 970G Charging Time 280 min 380 min Charging time varies according to the charging condition ZR 2000 Zoom Remote Controller When the ZR 2000 is connected to the terminal of a Canon camcorder it is possible to control functions such as the star
84. V standard Standard of the tape HD DOWN CONV PLAYBACK STD Setting being played back Setting AUTO HDV DV HDV ON DV DV No output OFF HDV HDV No output DV ON DV No output DV OFF DV No output DV OThe down converted output video signal will always be 60i regardless of the frame rate of the original recording OEven if the audio was originally recorded using all 4 channels with another camcorder only channels 1 and 2 will be output 126 B CAMERA SETUP Menu item 24F MODE SEL AE SHIFT AGC LIMIT GAIN SETTING AF MODE IMG STAB SKIN DETAIL SELECTIVE NR COLOR CORR F SPEED PSET CLEAR SCAN FOCUS PRI REVIEW FOCUS LIMIT Submenu item and Setting options 2 3 2 3 3 2 2 0 1 5 1 25 1 0 0 75 0 5 0 25 0 0 25 0 5 0 75 41 0 41 25 1 5 2 0 OFF 18dB 15dB 12dB 9dB GAIN L 3dB 0dB 3dB 6dB 12dB 18dB 36dB TUNE 0 0dB to 18 0dB GAIN M 3dB 0dB 3dB 6dB 12dB 18dB 36dB TUNE 0 0dB to 18 0dB GAIN H 3dB 0dB 3dB 6dB 12dB 18dB 36dB TUNE 0 0dB to 18 0dB INSTANT AF NORMAL AF ON OFF EFFECT LEVEL OFF LOW 3 MIDDLE Q HIGH Q HUE 0 6 to 6 CHROMA 0 6 to 6 AREA 0 6 to 6 Y LEVEL 0 6 to 6 EFFECT LEVEL OFF LOWED MIDDLE amp ID HIGH 2 HUE 0 6 to 6 CHROMA 0 6 to 6 AREA 0 6 to 6 Y LEVEL 0 6 to 6 CORRECT OFF A Q B 9 A amp B Q A AREA SEL COLOR PHASE 0 0 to 15 B AREA SEL
85. Y KIND AGAINST CANON USA BE GREATER THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE EQUIPMENT SOLD BY CANON USA AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING YOU ASSUME ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS DAMAGE OR INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EQUIPMENT NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF CANON USA SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS EQUIPMENT OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED AS A GIFT This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state CANON U S A INC CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc Canon Canada with respect to Canon Consumer Digital Video Equipment the Equipment purchased in Canada This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of a bill of sale or other proof of purchase for this Equipment to a Canon Service Facility when repairs are required The Equipment is warranted under normal non commercial personal use against defective materials or workmanship as follows Parts Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or at Canon Canada s option comparable rebuilt parts for a period of on
86. al output from the SDI terminal o3 Image Stabilizer You can select to activate the image stabilizer or turn it off depending on the recording conditions Av PN C ipie CAMERA SETUP IMG STAB ON W Open the menu and select CAMERA SETUP Select IMG STAB select a setting option and close the menu The image stabilizer cannot be turned off in the C Easy Recording mode We recommend turning off the image stabilizer when the camcorder is mounted on a tripod 1 The image stabilizer is designed to compensate for a normal degree of camcorder shake O CAMERA CARD The image stabilizer will have increased effectiveness while half pressing the PHOTO button to lock the autofocus 54 Using the Programmed AE Modes Programmed auto exposure modes provide advanced automated recording techniques ensuring professional results in various shooting conditions M Manual m 58 This mode offers the creative freedom of a complete range of manual controls In Manual mode you have the option to set the exposure at any combination of shutter speed and aperture levels A Auto Like the Easy Recording mode the camcorder automatically controls camera adjustments allowing you to simply point and film However in Auto mode you have the option of adjusting the settings manually Shutter Priority m 60 Use this mode to select the shutter speed The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aper
87. ameters Group Parameters related to light and gradation SET Sw starmess Horizontal detail frequency Parameters related to noise and definition of outlines DI Horimiheric Group 3 Parameters related to color direction and intensity Group 4 RBM j RBmatixk Parameters related to change in color Available only when recording movies 89 uoneziulojsno M Tv C Enter the custom preset editing screen RM tfi coz File name of the currently ave the custom preset tile s GAM gt selected custom preset file to the memory card 2 R OMY oT ead a custom preset file CoN Overview of the content of the from the memory card NR2 O 0 custom preset file SELECT CP Back to the CUSTOMIZE 22 m E submenu Select the custom preset Back to the options on the left side bar Change the custom preset settings Reset the custom preset to default values Rename the custom preset file Protect the custom preset file Changing Custom Preset Parameters Open the menu select CUSTOMIZE and then select the CUSTOM PRESET submenu The custom preset submenu appears Select 82 EDIT from the column on the left The cursor will move to the bottom bar of the custom preset editing screen To return one level back to the options on the
88. an also initialize a memory card to erase all data recorded on it The regular initialization option INITIALIZE will clear the file allocation table but will not physically erase the stored data If you need to completely erase all the data select instead the complete initialization option COMPL INIT Ty Av 6 1 Initializing a memory card erases all data including protected still images and custom preset files Q O Still images and custom preset files erased as a result of initializing the card cannot be recovered We recommend using the COMPL INIT option when you feel that the time it takes to record an image on or read an image from the memory card has become too long Depending the memory card the complete initialization may take up to a few minutes If you use a memory card other than the supplied one initialize it with the camcorder MENU caro operatIONs INITIALIZE 27 1 Open the menu and select CARD OPERATIONS 2 Select INITIALIZE and select the initialization method 3 INITIALIZE Select YES COMPL INIT Select YES and in the confirmation screen select YES again e he card initialization starts The complete initialization can be canceled while still in progress by pressing the SELECT SET dial All the image files will be erased and the memory card can be used without any problem 124 Print Order Settings You can select still images for pri
89. ant at one of 16 zoom speed levels the current zoom speed level will appear next to the zoom indicator Turn the zoom speed adjustment dial in the direction of the arrow FAST m to select a faster zoom speed level higher number turn it the other way to select a slower zoom speed level lower number When the ZOOM SPEED switch is set to VAR variable the zoom speed will depend on how you operate the zoom lever press gently for a slower zoom press harder for faster zooms Approximate zoom speeds Custom function ZOOM SPEED setting ZOOM SPEED switch Zoom speed level SLOW NORMAL FAST Level 1 5 min 3 min 1 min C constant 5 Level 16 4 5 sec 2 5 sec 1 4 sec VAR variable 4 5 sec to 5 min 2 5 sec to 3 min 1 4 sec to 1 min Default setting when recording movies in CJ Easy Recording mode When recording still images the default setting is FAST When the zoom speed is too fast less than 2 seconds end to end the camcorder will have more trouble focusing automatically while zooming Zoom ring The zoom speed depends on how fast you turn the zoom ring 35 Zoom buttons the carrying handle The zoom speed is constant and can be set to one of 16 zoom speed levels Set the ZOOM SPEED switch to C constant and change the zoom speed level as described previously Zoom buttons on the supplied wireless controller The zoom speed is constant and cannot be adjusted Zoom Pres
90. antom power supply Record audio using both audio inputs or combine one audio input and the built in microphone You can also activate the audio peak limiter 51 to avoid distortions during manual audio level adjustment Reduced audio noise Unwanted audio noise due to vibrations has been reduced as a result of an improvement to the external microphone holder s design Added and improved functionality Push AE 59 Gain fine tuning in 0 5 dB increments 64 Focus limit 40 e Eye cup attachment 19 Selective NR 71 Audio output level selection m 83 and more uononpoJu About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon XH 015 XH 15 Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly refer to Troubleshooting 145 Conventions Used in this Manual O Precautions related to the camcorder s operation 1 Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures Reference page number Capital letters are used to refer to buttons on the camcorder or the wireless controller O Brackets and capital letters are used to refer to menu options as they are displayed on screen In tables in the manual menu options in boldface indicate the default setting Screen refers to the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen Card or Memory card ref
91. at a bright subject Internal components may become damaged due to concentration of the light by the lens 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 OThe camcorder is not waterproof Water mud or salt getting inside the cassette or camcorder may cause damage OBe careful of heat generated by lighting equipment not disassemble the camcorder If the camcorder does not function properly consult qualified service personnel OHandle the camcorder with care Do not subject the camcorder to shocks or vibration as this may cause damage OQ Avoid sudden changes in temperature Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation to form on its internal surfaces 144 Storage Olf you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time store it in a place free of dust with low humidity and at temperatures not higher than 30 C 86 F OBefore using the camcorder after a long storage period check the functions of your camcorder to make sure that the camcorder is still working properly Cleaning Camcorder Body and Lens OUsSe 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 OClean the LCD screen using a commercially available lens cleaning cloth
92. balance pre set white balance indoor outdoor custom white balance or color temperature setting 0 4 Ix 60i 30F mode Manual mode Shutter speed 1 4 F1 6 Gain 18 dB More than 100 Ix 0 4 to 100 000 Ix 60i 30F Optical Shift Image Stabilizer SDHC SD High Capacity memory card SD memory card MultiMedia Card MMC 1920 x 1080 1440 x 1080 848 x 480 640 x 480 pixels Design rule for Camera File system DCF Exif 2 2 compliant DPOF compliant JPEG compression Super Fine Fine Normal The camcorder s operations have been tested with SD SDHC memory cards up to 16 GB Performance cannot be guaranteed for all memory cards The camcorder supports Exif 2 2 also called Exif Print Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between camcorders and printers By connecting to an Exif Print compliant printer the camcorder s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized yielding extremely high quality prints 150 Terminals Video Terminals Audio Out Terminals Audio In Terminals HDV DV Terminal CO Headphone Terminal LANC Terminal GENLOCK Terminal PX B CODE Terminal HD SD SDI Terminal Component Terminals Power Others Power supply rated Power consumption Operating temperature Dimensions W x H x D Weight AN1 23 5 mini jack audio and video VIDEO 2 BNC jack video only 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced AN1 23 5 jack audio an
93. camcorder to the computer output Set PLAYBACK STD to HDV and HD DOWN CONVJ to OFF output Set PLAYBACK STD to DV output of a recording originally made in HDV standard Set PLAYBACK STD to HDV and HD DOWN CONV to ON O For video input from the computer to the camcorder input Set PLAYBACK STD to HDV and HD DOWN CONVJ to OFF input Set PLAYBACK STD to DV Custom Preset Settings You can select preset level for a number of picture related parameters 23 parameters when recording movies 17 when recording still images A list of the parameters is given in the following table and you can find more detailed descriptions on page 94 After changing individual parameters to your preference you can save the whole set as a custom preset file You can also embed the data of the custom preset parameters currently in use within a still image recorded on the memory card Up to 9 different custom preset files can be saved on the camcorder and up to 20 custom preset files can be saved on a memory card Custom preset files can be copied between the camcorder and memory card Custom preset files saved with a Canon XL H1S XL H1A XH G1 or XH A1 can be used with this camcorder Custom preset files saved with this camcorder can be used on a Canon XL H1S XL H1A XH G1 or XH A1 Custom preset files 7 to 9 on the camcorder are predefined custom preset files especially designed for specific scenes Custom Preset Par
94. ch you want to store the file on the camcorder 5 Select EXECUTE and in the confirmation screen select EXECUTE to load the file 6 Close the menu These 3 custom preset files are protected and as long as the protection is not removed cannot overwritten Even if you deleted or changed the sample custom preset files you can reset them to the original values by resetting all the camcorder s settings Open the menu and select SYSTEM 1 Select RESET ALL and select YES in the confirmation screen After resetting custom preset files 1 to 6 with the p8 RESET option they will all contain the same default settings 1 Custom preset files 7 to 9 are predefined settings designed for specific scenes Custom Preset 7 VIDEO C For playback on a consumer level monitor BLK PRESS PED 2 SET 2 Custom Preset 8 CINE V For playback on a monitor TV with a film like feel GAM CINE1 KNE LOW BLK STRETCH SHP 4 CMX CINE1 CGN 20 CPH 5 RBM 5 GRM 5 GBM 5 BRM 5 BGM 12 Custom Preset 9 CINE F For video transfer to film GAM CINE2 KNE LOW BLK STRETCH SHP 6 CINE2 RGN 8 All other settings are left at their neutral values 93 uoneziulojsno GAM Gamma Curve The gamma curve changes the overall look of the image You can select NORMAL CINE1 or CIN
95. co 1 During playback press the ZERO SET MEMORY button at the point you wish to return to later e The tape counter is reset to 0 00 00 and the mark appears e To cancel press the ZERO SET MEMORY button again 2 Stop the playback 3 Rewind the tape f the tape counter shows a negative value fast forward the tape instead e The tape stops automatically at 0 00 00 and the M mark disappears e The tape counter changes to time code The zero set memory may not function correctly if the time code has not been recorded consecutively O The zero set memory function may not work correctly if you mix recordings in HDV and DV standards on the same tape Index Search With the index search you can locate any point you have marked beforehand with an index signal 74 This function is operated with the wireless controller O 1 Press the SEARCH SELECT button to display the 9 577 icon 2 Press the 44 gt gt button to begin searching e Press more than once to search for further index signals up to 10 times e Press the STOP button to stop searching Playback may start slightly before or after the index signal The index search function may not work correctly if you mix recordings in HDV and DV standards on the same tape 109 Date Search You can locate the change of the date time zone with the date search function This function i
96. column on the left select 7 RETURN and press the SELECT SET dial From the bottom bar select ER SELECT CP and then select the name of the custom preset file you want to change The overview display shows in shortened form the current settings of the parameters of the custom preset file selected From the bottom bar select TUNE The first parameter GAM of the custom preset file will be highlighted in blue Turn the SELECT SET dial to select a parameter you want to adjust and press the dial Make the adjustment or the selection as necessary and press the dial e During the adjustment you can verify the effect on the screen e Repeat this step to adjust all the parameters you want to change When you finish adjusting all the parameters you want to change in the custom preset file select RETURN press the dial and close the menu The custom preset parameters appear in one screen as 3 letter abbreviations followed by the 1 current setting value As you move between the items with the SELECT SET dial the full name of the currently selected item and its current value will be displayed at the bottom of the screen O Protected custom preset files cannot be changed If you attempt to change a protected file will start flashing Renaming Custom Preset File Follow steps 1 3 in Changing Custom Preset Parameters 90 to select the custom preset file you want to rename 1 From the bottom bar select
97. ction to a High Definition Monitor or HDTV 1 Using the HD SD SDI Terminal Yellow STV 290N Stereo VIDEO Video Cable supplied T Signal flow gt R BNC Cable commercially available Signal flow If SDI OUTPUT is set to OFF no embedded audio the audio signal is separate from the SDI video output signal 79 SuOnoouuo Activate the HD SD SDI output and select the appropriate video output option HD or SD 1 Set the dial to 2 Open the menu and select SIGNAL SETUP Select SDI OUTPUT and set it to ON or ON OSD 3 From the same SIGNAL SETUP submenu select SDI SPEC Select AUTO or SD LOCKED to match the video output you wish to use 4 Close the menu When SDI OUTPUT is set to ON OSD will appear on the screen and on screen displays will be included in the video signal output from the SDI terminal When SDI OUTPUT is set to ON OSD The on screen displays included in the video output signal are determined by the display level selected with the DISP button 33 Markers safety zone guide level grid markers etc are never included in the video signal output The SIGNAL SETUP setting is not available 2 Using the HD SD COMPONENT OUT or VIEWFINDER COMPONENT OUT Terminal Use the HD SD COMPONENT OUT terminal to monitor the video that the camcorder is recording and use the VIEWFINDER COMPONENT OUT ter
98. ction to a High Definition TV HDTV 09 Language 28 Connection to a 73 82 Lens hood a c25o2205500i ocadhseccedasenceidiwtadaeus 22 Continuous shooting 117 Low angle recording 31 SOWING TTE 95 Custom displays 134 Custom functions 97 133 Macro shooting 40 Custom KEYS 73 Magnifying focus assist 39 89 132 Manual programmed AE mode 58 Manual focus 38 D WARS ais T TEE E ET EO CE TE TE OE 130 Data code 110 Master pedestal 94 Date and time 28 Memory 26 142 Date TOMAT eoo seo rina e e BERE e 29 MENU settings 27 126 Date RTT Pm 110 Metering mode 118 DC eoo PITT eats eee ok 17 Microphone 21 49 Drive mode 117 Microphone attenuator 51 Drop frame time code 44 DY CONTON ux cereus
99. currently selected for recording still images Reviewing a Still Image Right After Recording You can select to display a still image for 2 4 6 8 or 10 seconds after it has been recorded m Was A 4 cen cian ome ser Open the menu and select CAMERA SETUP Select REVIEW select a setting option and close the menu O Regardless of the REVIEW setting a still image is displayed as long as you hold the PHOTO 1 button after recording O The still image operations menu appears when you press the SELECT SET dial while you are reviewing a still image or right after recording In this menu you can protect 123 or erase 00 122 the image The REVIEW setting is only available when the drive mode is set to single 116 Drive Mode Drive mode Use Continuous Shooting Captures a quick series of still images while you hold the PHOTO button pressed down High Speed Continuous For the number of shots per second refer to the table below AEB The camcorder records a still image in three different exposures dark normal light in Auto Exposure Bracketing 1 2 EV steps C Single Records a single still image when you press the PHOTO button cz am D Tw A Changing the Drive Mode 1 Set the dial to a recording program other than C and move the 5 card tape switch to Cd 2 Press the DRIVE MODE button to switch between the drive mo
100. custom white balance may provide better results in the following cases Changing lighting conditions Close ups Subjects in a single color sky sea or forest Under mercury lamps or certain types of fluorescent lights O Perform the custom white balance setting procedure in a sufficiently well lit place Readjust the custom white balance if you turn the ND filter on off or when the light source has changed Recording with a Custom White Balance Previously Set 1 Set the dial to a recording program other than 0 2 Set the AWB switch to OFF and the WHITE BAL switch to the desired custom preset A or B The custom white balance is activated 66 Zebra Pattern This camcorder has a zebra pattern feature that shows black and white diagonal stripes over the areas that are overexposed The zebra pattern is only displayed on the screen and will not affect your recordings The zebra pattern will not be displayed while the Peaking function is activated 39 Available zebra pattern settings 70 IRE 75 IRE 80 IRE 85 IRE 90 IRE 95 IRE and 100 IRE Ww WwW 4 O Selecting the Zebra Pattern Level MENU DISPLAY SETUP ZEBRA LEVEL 85 27 Open the menu and select DISPLAY SETUP Select ZEBRA LEVEL select a setting option and close the menu Activating the Zebra Pattern MENU DISPLAY SETUP G2 7 9 27 Open the menu and select
101. d reverse playback of a tape recorded in HDV standard the picture may be distorted 82 Audio Output Selecting the Audio Channel You can select the channel for audio signal output from the A V1 terminal T A CO dip AUDIO SETUP W OUTPUT Default value mode Open the menu and select AUDIO SETUP Select OUTPUT CH select a setting option and close the menu While recording external video with 4 channel audio from the HDV DV terminal the available options will be CHM CH CHB CHB and ALL CH ALL CH During playback the audio output differs according to the setting option and audio input Setting Option CH A CH E CH E EJ CH A A CHHM E31 ALL CH ALL CH Audio Input HDV DV input 2 channels CH1 CH2 CH1 CH1 CH2 CH2 ALL CH ALL CH 4 channels Operates according to the AUD M SET setting 7 83 Analog input CH1 CH2 CH1 CH1 CH2 CH2 ALL CH ALL CH Playback of a tape recorded with 4 channel audio using another device Selecting the Audio Output Level You can boost the level of the audio output signal from the A V1 terminal from 1 Vrms to 2 Vrms 6 dB Na Tv Av amp O MENU setup gt OUTPUT LEVEL 1Vrms LL 27 Open the menu and select AUDIO SETUP Select OUTPUT LEVEL select a setting option and close the menu The output level from the headphone terminal does not
102. d video 12 dBV 47 kohm load output level 1Vrms full scale 12 dB 3 kohms or less MIC 23 5 mini jack unbalanced ATT 20 dB Sensitivity 66 dBV manual volume center full scale 12 dB 600 ohms AN1 23 5 mini jack audio and video Sensitivity 12 dBV 47 kohm load full scale 12 dB XLR XLR jack pint shield pin2 hot pin3 cold 20 dB 2 sets Sensitivity XLR MIC 60 dBu manual volume center normal sensitivity full scale 18 dB 600 ohms XLR LINE 4 dBu manual volume center normal sensitivity full scale 18 dB 10 kohms 6 pin connector IEEE1394 compliant input output 3 5 mm stereo mini jack oo to 12 dBV 16 ohm load volume range Min to Max 50 ohms or less 2 2 5 mm stereo mini jack BNC jack input 1 Vp p 75 ohms BNC jack input 0 5 V 18 Vp p 10 kohms output 1 Vp p 75 ohms BNC jack output only 0 8 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced SDI 480 60i SMPTE 259M SMPTE 272M SMPTE RP 188 LTC HD SDI SMPTE 292M SMPTE 299M SMPTE RP 188 LTC HD SD COMPONENT OUT 1080i D3 480i D1 compatible VIEWFINDER COMPONENT OUT 480i D1 compatible 7 4 V battery pack Recording with autofocus HD mode viewfinder LCD screen set to NORMAL Viewfinder 7 4 W LCD screen 7 6 W CGH Viewfinder 7 0 W LCD screen 7 2 W 0 40 C 32 104 F 163 x 192 x 394 mm 6 4 x 7 6 x 15 5 in including the lens hood and eyecup EGEA 2 200 g 4 910 2 135 g 4 7 lb
103. des Pressing the button will cycle through the drive modes The icon of the selected drive mode will appear on the screen Continuous Shooting High Speed Continuous Shooting Press and hold the PHOTO button A series of still images will be recorded as long as you hold the PHOTO button pressed down 1 Maximum number of continuous shots Shots per second Maximum number of continuous Normal speed High speed shots 3 images 5 images 60 images These figures are approximate and vary depending on the recording conditions and subject Sufficient space on the memory card is required Continuous shooting will stop when the card is full Auto Exposure Bracketing Press the PHOTO button Three still images in different exposures are recorded on the memory card Make sure that there is sufficient space on the memory card 117 Metering Mode Metering mode Use Evaluative Appropriate for standard shooting conditions including backlit scenes The camcorder divides images into several metering zones It evaluates the position and brightness of the subject background direct light or backlight and adjusts the exposure of the main subject accordingly C Center weighted average Averages the light metered from the entire screen giving more weight to the subject in the center Le Spot AE Meters the area within the Spot AE frame 1 Set the dial to M A Tv or Av and se
104. e receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Hefer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow Instructions All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners The product should be cleaned only as recommended in this manual Accessories Do not use accessories not recommended in this manual as they may be hazardous Avoid magnetic or electric fields Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters portable communication devices or other sources of electric or magnetic radiati
105. e Q turns green it may take up to 2 seconds 4 seconds in Night mode until the focus is adjusted If the subject is not suitable for autofocus the camcorder locks the focus In that case adjust the focus manually with the focus ring O If CAMERA SETUP FOCUS PRI is set to OFF In step 2 turns green and the focus and exposure are locked O About the Power Save function In mode In order to save power when the camcorder is powered with a battery pack the camcorder will automatically enter the power save mode if you do not operate it for 5 minutes You can turn off the power save function with the SYSTEM SETUP POWER SAVE setting 130 To resume recording if the camcorder shut off automatically because of the power save function turn the dial to OFF and then back to a recording mode Recording a Still Image on a Memory Card While Recording Movies on a Tape With the custom function PHOTO BUTTON 97 you can select to activate the simultaneous recording of a still image while recording movies on the tape If you select PHOTO CP DATA you can also save the custom preset settings currently in use embedded within the still image This is very useful when you want to read the custom preset file later by selecting the still image taken at a specific scene C 1 Activate the simultaneous recording of still images with the custom function PHOTO BUTTON 97 2 Press the PHOTO butto
106. e angle is limited to 1 m throughout the entire zoom range eo CH M Tv Av MENU cancra ser p gt FOCUS LIMIT OFF 27 Open the menu and select CAMERA SETUP Select FOCUS LIMIT set it to ON and close the menu appears 40 Using the ND Filter When recording under bright conditions the camcorder closes down the aperture When the aperture value used is too large the picture may appear blurred Turn the built in ND filter on off according to the screen display D switch Z ND FILTER switch When using a recording program other than M Manual and if the AGC switch is set to ON the following displays appear Screen display What it means What you should do No display ND filter is not activated ND ND filter is activated ND flashes ND filter required Turn on the ND filter ND 6 flashes Higher density setting or external ND filter Set the ND filter to a higher density setting or required attach an external ND filter to the lens ND 6139 flashes Built in ND filter not required Turn off the ND filter ND flashes in red Incorrect setting of the built in ND filter Set the ND filter to an appropriate density If you have no external ND filter available use the Tv mode and set a faster shutter speed or use the Av mode and set a smaller aperture Buipaooeu Depending scene the color may change when turning the ND filter on off Sett
107. e camcorder not use tapes that have been jammed as video heads may become dirty not insert anything into the small holes of the cassette or cover them with cellophane tape OHandle cassettes with care Do not drop or subject them to severe impact as this may damage the cassettes 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 labeled SAVE or ERASE OFF If you load a protected cassette in recording mode the message THE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION appears for approx 4 seconds and starts flashing If you wish to record on that cassette slide the tab back to the right Memory Card OTo transfer the still images recorded on the memory card a computer use a commercially available card reader or PC PCMCIA memory card adapter Olnitialize new memory cards with the camcorder Memory cards initialized with other devices such as a computer may not operate correctly OWe recommend backing up memory card images to your computer s hard drive or other external memory device Image data may be corrupted or lost due to memory card defects or exposure to sta
108. e for the minutes seconds and frames in the same way 4 Close the menu 1 About the time code display The time code will be displayed with an J next to it REC RUN PS The time code will be displayed in blue with a J next to it FREE RUN The time code will be displayed in blue with an gl next to it External Time Code The time code will be displayed in blue with an 9 next to it Time Code Hold The time code will be displayed with an next to it Playback No time code display When you select FREE RUN the time code starts to run the moment you press the MENU button in the middle of the setting or when you press the SELECT SET dial after setting the value for frames F in step 3 O To reset the time code to 00 00 00 00 select RESET in step 2 44 In SD mode with the frame rate set to 24F the frames value of the time code can be set only in multiples of 5 When you change the frame rate from 60i 30F to 24F the frames value of the time code will automatically become a multiple of 5 When you mix drop frame and non drop frame time codes including 24F frame rate in SD mode there might be a discontinuity in the time code at the point where the recording starts When recording over existing scenes When a time code discontinuity occurred near the recording start point the time code at the point where the recording starts may be discontinuous as well As long a
109. e is in a mode other than record pause or stop D DV CONTROL is set to ON but no external device is connected As long as the built in rechargeable lithium battery is charged the camcorder retains the DV control setting even if you turn the power off Make sure to check the setting after using the DV control function as the tape in the connected device may be overwritten When connecting two DV Control compatible Canon camcorders with a DV cable make sure to set DV CONTROL on the other connected camcorder to OFF Up to 2 other devices can be connected to this camcorder for DV control With some non Canon devices the DV control may not work properly depending on the connected device 85 SuOnoouuo jeux Recording an External Video Signal HDV DV In Analog Line In You can record on the tape an external video signal either from the HDV DV input SD or HD standard or from the analog video input SD standard cH fA Ty Av 6 BH HDV DV In When recording from an external digital device you can select the time code to be used for the recording made with this camcorder Select COPY to keep the original time code of the video source or REGEN to use instead this camcorder s internal time code 1 Open the menu select SIGNAL SETUP and then select the TIME CODE submenu 2 Select HDV DV IN select a setting option and close the menu 3 Connect the camcorder to the external v
110. e year from the date of original purchase except Video Heads which will be exchanged for a period of 3 months from the date of purchase Labour For a period of one year from the date of original purchase labour will be provided free of charge by our Canon Service Facilities in Canada This limited warranty covers all defects except where a The loss or damage to the product results from i accident natural disaster mishandling abuse neglect unauthorized product modification or failure to follow instructions contained in the instruction manual ii the use of accessories attachments products supplies parts or devices with the Equipment that do not conform to Canon specifications or that cause abnormally frequent service problems iii repairs or services performed by any party other than a Canon Service Facility iv defective batteries or any exposure to water sand or dirt v shipping claim must be presented to the shipper b Any serial number on the video equipment is altered or removed c The Equipment is used for commercial professional or industrial purposes This limited warranty does not cover the cabinet exterior finish of the Equipment media nor does it apply to Equipment purchased outside Canada If the Equipment contains a hard disk drive Canon Canada recommends that data stored on that drive be duplicated or backed up to prevent its loss in the event of a failure or other malfunction of such drive gt gt TO OBTAI
111. ease it 1 Make sure that the CARD access indicator SEEN CARD access is not flashing and set the dial to W DA indicator OFF 2 Push the lt OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow to open the battery memory card compartment cover 3 Push the memory card once to release it and then remove the memory card 4 Close the compartment If you use memory cards other than the supplied one make sure to initialize them with the o camcorder V 124 Turn off the camcorder before inserting or removing the memory card Inserting removing the memory card with the camcorder on may result in permanent data loss SDHC and SD memory cards have a write protect switch to prevent their accidental erasure 1 When this switch is set to the LOCK position images cannot be recorded on deleted from the memory card O Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all memory cards 26 Changing Settings with the MENU Button Many of the camcorder s functions can be changed from the on screen menu Selecting Menus and Settings 1 Press the MENU button to open the menu 2 Turn the SELECT SET dial to select a submenu and press the dial 3 Turn the SELECT SET dial to select a menu item and press the dial 4 Turn the SELECT SET dial to select a setting option and press the dial 5 Press the MENU button to close the menu MENU button SELECT SET dial O The 5 and icons displayed at the bot
112. ect the custom function file you want to reset 3 From the bottom bar select RESET 4 Select OK press the SELECT SET dial and close the menu Activating a Custom Function File Even if you define a custom function file as long as you do not activate it the camcorder will function according to default settings 1 Open the menu select CUSTOMIZE and then select the CUSTOM FUNCTION submenu 2 From the column on the left select the custom function file you want to activate 3 From the bottom bar select V APPLY THIS SET 4 Select ACTIVE and press the SELECT SET dial v Will appear next to the custom function file currently activated Copying a Custom Function File to the Memory Card 1 Open the menu select CUSTOMIZE and then select the CUSTOM FUNCTION submenu 2 From the column on the left select the custom function file you want to copy to the memory card 3 From the bottom bar select C SAVE TO CARD Select the destination file on the memory card 1 C 3 5 Select OK press the SELECT SET dial and close the menu When the operation is finished TASK COMPLETED will appear on the screen A Reading a Custom Function File from the Memory Card 1 Open the menu select CUSTOMIZE and then select the CUSTOM FUNCTION submenu 2 From the column on the left select the custom function file to which you want to read the settings from the memory card 3 From the bottom bar s
113. een display 41 1 When you attach the optional Wide Converter to the camcorder set the camcorder to a recording mode other than C Easy Recording and set the autofocus mode to Normal AF Also avoid using the Push AF function In 30F and 24F mode autofocus takes longer than in 60i mode When recording under dark conditions the focusing range narrows and the picture may appear blurred Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects In that case focus manually Reflective surfaces Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines Fast moving subjects Through dirty or wet windows Night scenes Manual focus Es il 2 Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus adjustment when the focus ring is used a B Operate the zoom to reframe the subject A Af 9 Set the focus mode switch to M appears Zoom in to telephoto SR N With the customized functions 97 you can 25 change the direction and response sensitivity cs 7 E Focus mode switch with the power turned on the focus on the subject may be lost after a while This possible slight shift in focus is a result of the internal temperature rising in the camcorder and lens Check the focus before Focus ring resuming shooting If you focus manually and then leave the camcorder YASS f Bc switch to M the autofocus Instant AF will still be activated 1 Manual
114. een will be shown in black amp white on screen displays and indicators will still be displayed in color Press the button again to return to color display MAGN B LOCK MAGN Button Lock Press the CUSTOM KEY 1 or 2 button Pressing the button will lock the MAGN button to prevent its accidental operation Press the button again to reactivate the MAGN button SHTR D LOCK SHUTTER Dial Lock Press the CUSTOM KEY 1 or 2 button Pressing the button will lock the SHUTTER dial to prevent its accidental operation Press the button again to reactivate the SHUTTER dial E LCK B LCK EXP LOCK Button Lock Press the CUSTOM KEY 1 or 2 button Pressing the button will lock the EXP LOCK button to prevent its accidental operation Press the custom key button again to reactivate the EXP LOCK button 19 BKWD KEY Custom Preset Backward Key Press the CUSTOM KEY 2 button Usually pressing the CUSTOM PRESET SELECT button will cycle forwards to the following custom preset file Pressing the custom key button instead will cycle backwards to the preceding custom preset file CP backward key can only be operated with the custom keys EIS SDI OUTPUT SDI Output Press the CUSTOM KEY 1 or 2 button The SDI output setup menu appears FOCUS LIMIT Focus Limit 40 Press the CUSTOM KEY 1 or 2 button The focus limit is activated Press the button again to cancel it IMAGE STAB Image Stabilizer
115. elect C 9 READ FROM CARD Select the source file on the memory card Q 1 91 C 3 gt 5 Select OK press the SELECT SET dial and close the menu When the operation is finished TASK COMPLETED will appear on the screen A Custom function files saved with a Canon XL H1S XL H1A XH G1 or XH A1 cannot be used with this camcorder 98 Availability of custom functions in each recording program playback mode ic Video Custom Function M Av C PLAY 00 SHCKLSS WB GN WHITE BALANCE e o GAIN 9 01 RESPONSE MIDDLE p 02 ZOOM RING CTRL NORMAL 03 ZOOM SPEED e E NORMAL 04 FOCUS RING CTRL 8 05 BUTTONS OPER 1 e e WB SET PUSH AF e 06 BUTTONS OPER 2 REC REVIEW e e END SEARCH 07 RINGS DIRECTION ZOOM e FOCUS o IRIS e 08 OPER DIRECTION CURSOR e e SHUTTER 09 IRIS LIMIT 10 PHOTO BUTTON PHOTO CP DATA e e PHOTO only PHOTO MAGNIFYING 9 e 11 MARKER LEVEL MARKER e e ASPECT e SAFETY e 12 FAST BW MOD MAGN PEAKING 13 OBJ DST UNIT e 14 ZOOM INDICATOR 15 COLOR BARS e e 16 1kHz e 17 LANC AE SHIFT AE SHIFT IRIS 18 TALLY LAMP 8 19 LED 20 CUSTOM e e MAGNIFYING REC 1 Only during exposure lock Only if LED is
116. er s XLR terminal or MIC terminal suoneJedaJjd S 22 The microphone must have a diameter of 25 mm or less 1 To use an external microphone with a diameter too small for the microphone holder to close securely attach first the supplied adjustment band to the microphone holder and then insert the microphone 21 Fastening the 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 q gt Be careful not to drop the camcorder when adjusting the strap or the grip belt Attaching the Lens Hood Attach the lens hood to protect the lens and shade it from stray light 1 Place the lens hood on the front of the lens so that the window for the external Instant AF sensor faces down and turn it 90 degrees clockwise 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 Window for Instant AF sensor 22 Opening and Closing the Terminal Covers Open the covers for the following terminals in order to access them HD SD SDI terminal HD SD COMPONENT OUT terminal GENLOCK terminal and terminals TIME CODE terminal HDV DV and headphones terminals VIEWFINDER COMPONENT OUT terminal VIDEO 2 terminal CGT only
117. er usual conditions 5 To record audio at a higher volume VCR Av Open the menu and select AUDIO SETUP Select MIC SENSIT select a setting option and close the menu 49 Recording Audio Select the audio input from the built in microphone or external microphone MIC terminal XLR MIC XLR terminals or XLR LINE XLR terminals You can select the audio input independently for channel 1 and channel 2 P A Selecting the Audio Channel MENU unzo SETUP CH1 INPUT INT EXT MIC 27 a CH2 INPUT INT EXT MIC Open the menu and select AUDIO SETUP Select CH1 INPUT or CH2 INPUT select a setting option and close the menu Using an External Microphone MIC external microphone terminal CH1 input terminal CH2 input terminal When you connect an external microphone to the MIC terminal the built in microphone will automatically be turned off If necessary you can use the microphone holder External Microphones that can be Connected Microphone Type Condenser microphones with independent power supply Type of Plug 3 5 mm Input Impedance 600 ohms Sensitivity 66 dBV manual volume center Maximum microphone diameter 25 mm Use commercially available microphones 50 Using the XLR terminals 1 Connect a microphone to one of the XLR terminals switches To supply a microphone with phantom power set t
118. ers to an SDHC memory card SD memory card or a MultiMedia Card MMC Photographs in the manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera 198 Text that applies only to the model shown in the icon Illustrations in the manual show the XH 15 Operating modes Language and Date Time Settings The aval labi ity of the vari OUS fu nctions depends on Magiat is English The language can be changed to German Spanish French Italian Polish Russian simplified Chinese or Japanese the operating mode as indicated in the bar A Fu n ctio n can be used th is m od e To change the display language open the menu and select DISPLAY 1 Select LANGUAGE select a language and close the menu If you have mistakenly changed the language follow the mark next to the menu item to change Function cannot be used in this mode a The displays S and at the bottom of the screen refer to the names of buttons on the camci order and will not change regardless of the language selected Setting the Time Zone Daylight Saving Time Set the time zone date and time when you first start using your camcorder or if the built in rechargeable battery has discharged completely Menu item shown at its default position Trademark Acknowledgements e Canon is a registered trademark of Canon Inc e D is a trademark e
119. et This function enables any given zoom position to be memorized Later you can return to the preset zoom position instantly Presetting the Zoom M 1 Set the POSITION PRESET switch to ZOOM 2 Move the POSITION PRESET ON SET switch to SET iti N E PRESEN The preset zoom position appears in yellow on the s pure 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 To return to the preset zoom position the camcorder uses the speed set for the constant zoom speed when the ZOOM SPEED switch is set to C constant 36 Adjusting the Focus The camcorder can be set to Autofocus or Manual Focus Autofocus The autofocus can be set to Normal AF or Instant AF The camcorder has also a Push AF function to allow for a temporary autofocus while focusing manually Manual Focus With the customized functions 97 you can change the direction and response sensitivity of adjustment when the focus ring is used To make it easier to focus manually you can also make use of the Peaking and Magnifying functions 39 The Instant AF function can also be used combined with the Push AF function so you can obtain a very fast initial automatic focus even while focusing manually Autofocus The autofocus is activated when the focus mode switch is set to AF The camcorde
120. fied on the screen by a zebra pattern alternating with the normal picture On a connected monitor or computer targeted areas will be identified by white areas alternating with the normal picture You can adjust the hue chroma area and Y level as required to determine the areas that will be detected as skin areas ro 9 Determining the Tone to be Detected as Skin Area MENU cavers setup p gt SKIN DETAIL LL 27 Y LEVEL vsvi yes 0 1 Open the menu select CAMERA SETUP and then select the SKIN DETAIL submenu 2 Select each setting option adjust the levels as necessary and close the menu e HUE Adjust the hue for detection of the skin area 13 levels 6 to 6 are available set values to detect hues closer to green or values to detect hues closer to red e CHROMA Adjust the color saturation for detection of the skin area 13 levels 6 to 6 are available set higher levels to detect areas with richer colors e AREA Adjust the color range for detection of the skin area 13 levels 6 to 6 are available set higher levels to detect a wider color range e Y LEVEL Adjust the brightness for detection of the skin area 13 levels 6 to 6 are available set higher levels to detect brighter areas Activating the Skin Detail Function MENU CAMERA SETUP SKIN DETAIL EFFECT LEVEL 27 4 1 Open the menu and select CAMERA SETUP Select the SKIN DETAI
121. fter the adjustment you will return to the previous submenu Change additional settings in the same way as necessary 5 Press the MENU button to close the menu 20 Using the Viewfinder and the LCD Display Simultaneously By default the viewfinder display is turned off while you use the LCD display Follow the procedure below to use both of them simultaneously aw Tv Av O DISPLAY SETUP b gt CVF LCD C227 1 Press the MENU button 2 Turn the SELECT SET dial to select DISPLAY SETUP and press the dial 3 Select CVF LCD ON set it to ON and press the dial 4 Press the MENU button to close the menu Changing the Viewfinder and the LCD Display to Black amp White Display The LCD display and the viewfinder are both color displays Follow the procedure below to turn both of them to black amp white display mode 9 wo M Tv 6 Eu we eor DISPLAY SETUP CVF LCD 27 4 1 Press the MENU button 2 Turn the SELECT SET dial to select DISPLAY SETUP and press the dial 3 Select CVF LCD BW set it to ON and press the dial 4 Press the MENU button to close the menu 89g CO Attaching an External Microphone 1 Loosen the microphone lock screw on the viewfinder unit open the microphone holder and insert the microphone 2 Tighten the lock screw 3 Plug the microphone cable to the camcord
122. ge Size Available image sizes will depend on the operating mode and the recording standard settings Recording still images in Simultaneous recording of a still image in mode SEEN Capturing a still image in mode LW 1920x1080 HD or SD16 9 LW 1920x1080 From a recording made in HD LW 1920x1080 SW 848x480 SW 848x480 SW 848x480 L 1440x1080 SD4 3 L 1440x1080 From a recording made in SD16 9 SW 848x480 5 640x480 5 640x480 From a recording made in SD4 3 640x480 ro 9 M Tv 4 WM C Only when playing back a tape HD IMG SIZE LW 1920x1080 VCR PLAY Open the menu and select RECORDING SETUP Select IMAGE SIZE IMG SIZE in mode select a setting option and close the menu 1 Still images are recorded the memory card using JPEG compression 112 Number of still images that can be recorded a memory card These figures are approximate They vary according to recording conditions and the subject The total number of still images that can be recorded will decrease if you store custom preset files on the card Image size Image quality EO File size per image 32 MB 1 2 LW 1920 x 1080 Super Fine 20 710 1 460 1360 kB Fine 30 1 055 2 190 910 kB Normal 60 2 080 4 385 460 kB SW 848 x 480 Super Fine 105 3 550 7 680 280 Fine 150 5 030 10 240 190 kB Normal 305 10 070 20 485 100 kB L 1440 x 1080 Super Fine 25 940 1 915 1020 kB Fine 40 1 400 2 925 690 kB Normal 80 2 745 5 58
123. gray when selecting the aperture Using aperture values displayed in gray will cause diffraction blur With the custom function LANC AE SHIFT 97 you can change the function of the AE SHIFT dial on the optional ZR 2000 Zoom Remote Controller and use it to change the aperture value 61 Adjusting the Exposure Exposure Lock Coa NRBEM o 1 Set the dial to Tv Av 2 Press the EXP LOCK button e The exposure indicator appears Use the exposure indicator as an estimate e The W mark above the indicator indicates the standard exposure calculated by the camcorder The mark of the indicator indicates the current exposure level within 2 EV stops of the standard exposure beyond 2 stops the marker will blink e You can use the custom keys 73 or the SYSTEM SETUP E LCK B LCK setting to prevent the accidental operation of the EXP LOCK button AE Shift You can use the AE Shift control to manually override the automatic exposure system in order to darken or lighten the image Select from 15 AE levels 2 0 1 5 1 25 1 0 0 75 0 5 0 25 0 0 25 0 5 0 75 1 0 1 25 1 5 2 0 rs di CAMERA SETUP AE SHIFT 0 7727 1 Set the dial to A Tv or Av 2 Open the menu and select CAMERA SETUP Select AE SHIFT select a setting option and close the menu 62 Gain The gain control adjusts the level of the
124. he _ corresponding switch to ON Make sure to connect the microphone first before turning the phantom power on Keep the microphone connected when turning off the phantom power 2 Open the menu and select AUDIO SETUP Select CH1 INPUT or CH2 INPUT and select a setting option e Select XLR MIC or XLR LINE for channel 1 or channel 2 When using the XLR terminal to record to only one channel use the CH1 input terminal and set CH1 INPUT to XLR MIC or XLR LINE 3 From the AUDIO SETUP menu select XLR REC CH select a setting option and close the menu Select CH1 to record on channel 1 the audio from the CH1 input terminal or CH1 CH2 to record the audio on both channels 4 If necessary turn on the microphone attenuator 20 dB by setting the corresponding switch to ATT The microphone attenuator will only be effective when the input is set to XLR MIC 5 If necessary adjust the gain of the input signal Open the menu and select AUDIO SETUP Select XLR 1 TRIM or XLR 2 TRIM depending on the audio input you want to adjust Select a setting option and close the menu The gain adjustment will only be effective when the input is set to XLR MIC CH1 switches When connecting a microphone that does not support phantom power make sure to set the corresponding switch to OFF Otherwise the microphone may be damaged When XLR REC CH is set to C
125. he camcorder offers a horizontal resolution of 800 TV lines the highest in HDV standard DIGIC DV Il image processor The next generation of Canon s video processing engine ensures optimal video quality and color reproduction for high definition video Versatile Artistic Expression HDV native 1080 24p 1080 30p recording Use the 24F or 30F mode for video recordings compliant with native recordings according to HDV specifications 42 Whatever your video needs TV programs commercials music videos or movies you can shoot it with the XH G1S XH 15 Custom presets Enjoy unparalleled image control to deliver the look you want The camcorder offers 23 customizable parameters you can easily save and exchange as custom preset files 89 Advanced Professional Features EGIA Pro level connectivity An industry standard HD SD SDI terminal for uncompressed HD signal output embedded audio and SMPTE time code LTC are just a few of the features of the XH G1S that give it the functionality of professional broadcast cameras EGITO Synchronization Genlock synchronization as well as a TIME CODE terminal allow the XH G1S to be part of any multi camera shooting setup Enhanced customization Custom functions 97 and custom display 103 options give you even more freedom to control many aspects of the camcorder s operation And More Audio options The camcorder is equipped with two sets of XLR audio input terminals with ph
126. he color to be detected 13 levels 6 to 6 are available set higher levels to detect a wider color range Y LEVEL Adjust the brightness for the color to be detected 13 levels 6 to 6 are available set higher levels to detect brighter areas Activating the Selective Noise Reduction MENU pfseecrmem 1 Open the menu and select CAMERA SETUP Select the SELECTIVE NR submenu and then select EFFECT LEVEL 2 Select a setting option and close the menu e You can select the strength of the effect from low middle or high appears 71 Clear Scan This feature allows you to record a computer s CRT screen or other equipment without displaying black band or flicker on the screen You can adjust the frequency from 60 1 Hz to 203 9 Hz M Avi a CAMERA SETUP j CLEAR SCAN 60 1Hz 1 Set the dial to M or Tv 2 Turn the SHUTTER dial to set the shutter speed to CS 3 Open the menu and select CAMERA SETUP Select CLEAR SCAN adjust the frequency and close the menu Adjust the frequency so that the black band does not appear 72 Custom Keys You can assign frequently used functions to the custom keys The custom keys can have different functions assigned to them in each of the operating modes Default settings CUSTOM KEY 1 TIME CODE TV SCREEN ZEBRA TV SCREEN CUSTOM KEY 2 INDEX WRITE DATA CODE TV SCREEN CVF LCD BW To check the cu
127. hium Battery The camcorder has a built in rechargeable lithium battery to keep the date time and other settings The built in lithium battery is recharged while you use the camcorder however it will become totally discharged if you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months To recharge the built in lithium battery Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder and leave it connected for 24 hours with the camcorder off Video Heads OWhen the message HEADS DIRTY USE CLEANING CASSETTE appears when the playback picture becomes distorted or if during playback of a tape recorded in HDV standard the picture and or sound stops momentarily about 0 5 seconds the video heads need to be cleaned OTo 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 after cleaning the video heads not use wet type cleaning cassettes as this may damage the camcorder Olf the playback picture does not improve after cleaning the video heads it may indicate a malfunction Consult a Canon Service Center 143 jeuonippy Condensation Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation water droplets to form on its internal surfaces Stop using the camcorder
128. ideo device For the connection diagram to a digital device refer to Section 3 of Connecting to a Monitor TV 81 4 Press the and buttons or the REC PAUSE button on the wireless controller e The camcorder enters the record pause mode In this mode you can monitor the picture on the screen f you press only the button recording will start immediately 5 Press the button or the PAUSE button on the wireless controller when the scene you wish to record appears Recording starts 6 Press the button to stop recording Analog Line In 1 Open the menu and select AUDIO SETUP Select DV AUDIO select a setting option and close the menu 2 Connect the camcorder to the output terminals of the analog video device For the connection diagram to an analog device refer to Section 4 of Connecting to Monitor TV m 81 3 Press the and buttons or the REC PAUSE button on the wireless controller e The camcorder enters the record pause mode In this mode you can monitor the picture on the screen e f you press only the 6 button recording will start immediately 4 Press the button or the PAUSE button on the wireless controller when the scene you wish to record appears Recording starts 5 Press the button to stop recording Copyright Signal Certain software tapes are copyright protected If you attempt to play back such tape COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED appears and you will no
129. if condensation is detected Continued use may damage the camcorder Condensation may form in the following cases OWhen the camcorder is moved from an air conditioned room to a warm humid place OWhen the camcorder is moved from a cold place to warm room OWhen the camcorder is left in a humid room OWhen cold room is heated rapidly How to avoid condensation OUnload 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 OThe camcorder stops operating and the warning message CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED appears for approx 4 seconds and 4 starts flashing Olf a cassette is loaded the warning message CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED REMOVE THE CASSETTE appears ga 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 Olt takes about 1 hour until the water droplets evaporate After the condensation warning stops flashing wait for 1 more hour before resuming use 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 a Canon Service Center for information on plug adapters for over
130. if the external Genlock signal is in HD standard but the camcorder is set to SD standard The phase difference between the external Genlock signal and the camcorder is initially set to O it can be adjusted within the range of approx 0 4H 1023 to 1023 with the SIGNAL SETUP GENLCK ADJST setting 126 Genlock synchronization is not possible when SIGNAL STD is set to HD and SDI SPEC is set to SD LOCKED O About the Side Panel Indications GENLOCK will flash until the synchronization stabilizes and will stay on once the phase synchronization has stabilized TC IN OUT indicates that the Time Code IN or Time Code OUT synchronization is available with the TIME CODE switch EXT LOCK indicates that the camcorder has locked on to an external time code signal 47 Setting the User Bit The user bit display can be selected from the date or the time of recording or an identification code consisting of 8 characters in the hexadecimal system that is useful for labeling tapes There are sixteen possible characters the numbers 0 to 9 and the letters A to F If user bit information is being received along with an external time code you can also record the external user bit on the tape Na Tv Av O RECORDING SETUP y UB 00 00 00 00 27 4 1 Open the menu and select RECORDING SETUP Select UB SELECT select setting opti
131. in DV cable or a commercially available 6 pin 6 pin DV cable to connect the external device oo i COLL pomar 1 Open the menu and select SYSTEM SETUP V Select DV CONTROL set it to ON Gaz and close the menu 2 Press the START STOP button If the button was pressed while the camcorder was in record pause mode Camcorder and external device start recording If the button was pressed while the camcorder was recording Camcorder and external device stop recording record pause mode If the button was pressed while the camcorder was not ready to start recording Camcorder no change External device starts stops recording following the camcorder s control If you press the START STOP button again after solving the problem on the camcorder inserting a cassette etc the camcorder will start recording as the external device continues recording While both this camcorder and a connected device are recording if this camcorder stops 1 recording because of a condition other than pressing the START STOP button if the tape has reached its end the connected device will continue recording When this camcorder stops recording you may notice a brief interruption of the audio the connected device O The status of the connected device is indicated as follows Connected device is recording D Connected device is in record pause or stop mode D Connected devic
132. inal 80 8 Tripod socket QD START STOP button 30 9 Viewfinder 19 22 Memory card slot 26 10 open the battery compartment switch 16 03 Battery attachment unit 16 qD CARD access indicator 114 24 RELEASE latch 16 2 Battery memory card compartment A 16 5 8 Using tripods Do not use tripods with mounting screws longer than 5 5 mm 0 2 in as this may cause damage to the camcorder To use tripods featuring 3 8 mounting screws attach first the supplied tripod adapter base and attach the tripod to the adapter base 15 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 the mark to the terminal Operation cannot be guaranteed for connections with devices not bearing the mark OSome buttons of connected devices may not operate or may operate differently than the buttons on the camcorder 13 C GU C L 24 123 3 340 DH pause button 107 DRIVE MODE button 117 DH stop button 107 metering mode button 118 3 9 rewind button 107 button 120 AP
133. ing custom white balance may be effective in such case 66 41 Selecting the Frame Rate You can select from the following frame rates depending on the recording mode 601 24F 2 3 pulldown converted 60i 30F 24F 2 3 pulldown converted or 2 3 3 2 pulldown converted 60i Mode Records 60 interlaced fields per second the same as standard definition TV signals 30F Mode Records 30 frames per second according to HDV native 1080 30p specifications For playback the signal is converted to 60i but video output from the HDV DV terminal will be 30p The picture captured by the camera at 30 frames per second is converted and recorded on the tape as 601 24F Mode Records 24 frames per second according to HDV native 1080 24p specifications creating a true cinematic feel to the picture Video output from the HDV DV terminal will be 24p For playback and video output from the HD SD SDI terminal only and the HD SD COMPONENT OUT terminal the signal will be down converted to 60i using the 2 3 pulldown method 24F 2 3 Mode Signals are down converted to 60i using the 2 3 pulldown method This 24F mode is suited for playback on a TV screen but may require the extension compression of some frames while editing 24F 2 3 3 2 Mode Signals are down converted to 60i using the 2 3 3 2 pulldown method This 24F mode is ideal for extracting true 24 frames per second in order to transfer to film simpl
134. ing tO a Monito IV Mx 79 OAE E E AETS 83 Ol 85 Recording an External Video Signal HDV DV In Analog 1 86 Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals Analog Digital Converter 87 Connecting to eG OM DUNS Eom 88 Customization CustomiPreset oobis E 89 Customized FUNC EAE 97 CUSTOMIZE On Screen 103 Playback PlayinG Backa cc 107 Iaeturnmg to Presmarked POSION 109 ftat UU M AI ei ee 109 5 mM 110 Data Godard estet Mic KM Rl E IM I LM M LM E 110 Hernoleensol MOGGs piae eau coe P a EE RED ERO 111 Using a Memory Card Selecting the Still Image 512 eese esee E nnnm nnn sahen 112 pa M 113 Recording Still Images on a Memory nennen aa icii aai 114 Reviewing a Still
135. ions The screen of an external monitor connected to the VIEWFINDER COMPONENT OUT terminal will show the exact same picture as displayed on the camcorder s viewfinder screen CH M Peaking While recording or in record pause press the PEAKING button e 09191 appears and the outlines of the subject will be emphasized e Press the button again to change the Peaking level to 2 32 press once more to cancel the function The Peaking function will not affect your recordings The gain and frequency of peak levels 91 and 7192 can be set independently with the DISPLAY PEAKING SETUP setting Magnifying In record pause press the MAGN button e MAGN appears and the central part of the screen will be magnified approximately 2x Press the button again to cancel the function The magnified picture will be output as is to the HD SD SDI terminal only and the 1 HDV DV terminal With the custom function CUSTOM REC 97 you can select have the magnified picture recorded on the tape CAMERA mode only as it is or to cancel the Magnifying function when you start recording video or record a still image on the memory card In mode the Magnifying function will always be canceled when you press the PHOTO button You can use the custom keys MA 73 or the SYSTEM SETUP MAGN B LOCK setting to prevent the accidental ope
136. ious menu settings Video output from the VIEWFINDER COMPONENT OUT A V1 or VIDEO 2 terminal will always be in 480 60i standard Standard of Video Output while Recording EGIA While recording in high definition video output from the HD SD SDI terminal will be an uncompressed HD YPbPr signal You can down convert the video output with the respective menu settings HD SD SDI terminal HD SD COMPONENT OUT terminal Recording standard and frame rate Unchanaed Down linchana d Down HDV DV terminal 9 converted 5 6 9 converted 5 HD 60i 1080 60i 480 601 1080 601 480 601 1080 60 30 1080 60 480 60i 1080 60i 480 60i9 1080 30p HD 24F 1080 60i 480 6019 10 1080 60 480 6019 1080 24 SD 60i 8 24F 480 601 480 601 480 601 Standard of Video Output during Playback 4 118 When playing back a tape recorded HDV standard video output from the HD SD SDI terminal will be a signal modified from the HDV video You can down convert the video output with the respective menu settings HD SD SDI terminal HD SD COMPONENT OUT terminal HDV DV terminal Standard of LETTERBOX now Down Down the tape settin p g Unchanged Unchanged Ponverted gt Unchanged Converted 7 HDV OFF 1080 60 480 601 1080 60 480 601 480 60 1080 60 ON 480 60 480 601 HDV OFF 1080 60 480 600 1080 60 480 601 1080 30 480 601 1080 30 ON 480 60i 480 609 i HDV OFF 1080 60 480 60 1080 6019 480 601 1080 30 480 601 1080
137. k WL D5000 Wireless Controller HDVM E63PR Digital 2 X AA R6 Batteries Videocassette for the wireless controller 220 UR Sy Adjustment Band for the external 55 1100 Shoulder Strap microphone holder Lens Hood The serial number of this product can be found at the battery attachment unit of the camcorder Write down the number and other information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft Date of Purchase Model Name XH 015 A XH A18 A Purchased From Serial No Dealer Address Dealer Phone No 10 Components Guide Left side view MAGN e euo ze dial External control mode VCR PLAY mode orF Power off M Manual Auto Tv Shutter Priority Av Aperture Priority Spotlight Night CJ Easy Recording programs Reserved mode for future software development SHUTTE 3 EXP LOCK DO GAI gt A Canon 10 CHA gt XH G1s Le lt 1 lt C5 VIDE eo AGC AWB ONs 1080 MENU IUTPUT _ BAL 1 2
138. keep the button pressed for more than 1 second Setting Options REC REVIEW record review button ONE PUSH LONG PUSH END SEARCH END SEARCH buton ONE PUSH LONG PUSH RINGS DIRECTION Rings Direction Changes the direction of the adjustment when turning the camcorder s rings Setting Options ZOOM Zoom ring NORMAL turn up for wide angle W REVERSE turn down for wide angle W FOCUS Focus ring NORMAL turn up to focus closer REVERSE turn down to focus closer IRIS Iris ring NORMAL turn up to close the aperture REVERSE turn down to close the aperture OPER DIRECTION Operation Direction Changes the direction of the adjustment when turning the SHUTTER dial or when operating the SELECT SET dial as a cursor for example while selecting setting options in the menu screens or in the index screen Setting Options CURSOR SELECT SET dial for menu navigation NORMAL turn up to move left in the menu REVERSE turn down to move left in the menu SHUTTER Shutter dial NORMAL turn up for a faster shutter speed REVERSE turn down for a faster shutter speed IRIS LIMIT Iris Limit Activates the iris limit When set to ON you can close the aperture down to F9 5 when set to OFF you can close the aperture down to F22 or completely CLOSE in M Manual mode Av mode or during exposure lock Setting Options OFF ON PHOTO BUTTON Photo Button Selects the function of the PHOTO but
139. leaving the other channels unused e Audio cannot be dubbed using this camcorder e Audio recorded with this camcorder is locked audio except for audio recorded from an analog input or from a digital input if you select the Unlock mode GITB While recording the sampling frequency of the output signal from the HD SD SDI terminal will be 48 kHz regardless of the audio input Selecting the DV Audio Mode m Tv Av AUDIO SETUP DV AUDIO 16bit Open the menu and select AUDIO SETUP Select DV AUDIO select a setting option and close the menu Selecting the Microphone s Audio Recording Mode You can select the most appropriate setting given your recording conditions for recording audio with the built in microphone MENU AUDIO SETUP LOW 27 Open the menu and select AUDIO SETUP Select LOW CUT select a setting option and close the menu OFF To record audio under usual conditions LC1 To record mainly people s voices LC2 To reduce the background sound of wind when recording outdoors in windy surroundings for example on a beach or close to buildings Note that when you use this setting some low frequency sounds may be suppressed along with the sound of wind Selecting the Sensitivity of the Built in Microphone You can change the sensitivity of the built in microphone to NORMAL or HIGH 6 dB to match the recording conditions NORMAL record audio und
140. lowing tables default settings are shown in boldface and the availability of menu settings in different operating modes is indicated with the following icons camera CAMERA MENU Gea dial set to one of the recording modes 9 switch set to veR PLAY VCR PLAY MENU 91139 dial set to CO 0 switch set to CAMERA CARD CARD CAMERA MENU dial set to one of the recording modes 9 switch set to VcR PLAY CARD CARD PLAY MENU Qama dial set to switch set to B SIGNAL SETUP Menu item Submenu item and Setting options TIME CODE FRAME SETTNG DROP NON DROP 44 COUNT UP REC RUN REC RUN 5 _ 44 FREE RUN START VALUE 00 00 00 00 SET RESET e 44 HDV DV IN REGEN COPY eo 86 GENLCK ADJST 0000 1023 to 1023 o 46 SIGNAL STD HD SD16 9 SD4 3 _ 34 60i 30F 24F Q _ 42 PLAYBACK STD AUTO HDV DV 107 COMP OUT 480i 1080 4801 9 80 SDI OUTPUT ON OSD ON OFF e 79 SDI SPEC AUTO SD LOCKED e 79 UB OUT HD 24P 2 3 SET UB 46 AV DV ON OFF E 87 DOWN CONV ON OFF 81 LETTERBOX ON OFF 79 Not available when recording in standard definition SD with the frame rate set to 24F 2 only HD DOWN CONV Selects whether to down convert the video signal output from the HDV DV terminal while playing back a tape recorded in HD
141. ls to detect a wider color range Y LEVEL Adjust the brightness for the color to be detected 13 levels 6 to 6 are available set higher levels to detect brighter areas Adjusting the Color Correction MENU uc setup gt COLOR CORR LL 27 1 Open the menu and select CAMERA SETUP Select the COLOR CORR submenu and then select A AREA REV or B AREA REV 2 Select the color gain options adjust the levels as necessary and close the menu GAIN Adjust the red of the detected area 13 levels 6 to 6 are available set values to increase red tones or values to increase cyan tones B GAIN Adjust the blue gain of the detected area 13 levels 6 to 6 are available set values to increase blue tones or values to increase yellow tones 68 Activating the Color Correction MENU COLOR CORR C127 4 1 Open the menu and select CAMERA SETUP select the COLOR submenu 2 Select CORRECT select a correction mode and close the menu e You can correct only the predefined A area only the predefined B area or both appears 69 Ea Skin Detail Function With the skin detail function you can set the camcorder to detect the characteristics of a certain color or tone Detail in the targeted areas will be softened in order to conceal skin imperfections Targeted areas will be identi
142. may turn off without displaying 4 1 e The actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately depending on the condition under which the battery pack and camcorder are used 32 Safety zone 80 Level marker Aspect guide 4 3 DC Reference guides With the DISPLAY SETUP MARKERS ASPECT GUIDE and SAFETY ZONE settings you can display reference guides to help you frame the subject more accurately Selecting the On Screen Displays You can select the amount of information shown on the screen from full partial or no display Repeatedly pressing the DISP button will cycle through the options in the following sequence Level 11 All screen displays Level 2 Customized displays 103 date time Level 33 Markers safety zone guides date time Level 4 No displays 1 This level cannot be selected if SYSTEM SETUP 2 ALL DISPLAY is set to DISABLE 2 If DISPLAY SETUP GUIDE INFO is set to D T DISPLAY the date and time will be displayed if it is set to CUSTOM KEYS the functions currently assigned to the custom keys will be displayed instead This level cannot be selected if DISPLAY SETUP MARKERS SAFETY ZONE and GUIDE INFO are all set OFF 1 camcorder s on screen displays will also appear connected external TV or monitor Reviewing the Recording In record pause m
143. me select NORMAL instead With either setting the audio and video signals recorded on the tape will be synchronized O In Easy Recording mode even if one or both switches are set to M audio adjustment occurs automatically and cannot be set manually 69 198 Embedded Audio Embedded audio refers to the superimposing of the audio signal along with the video signal being output from the HD SD SDI terminal ON To embed the audio ON OSD To embed the audio and on screen displays Na uw Tv Av MENU SIGNAL SETUP SDI OUTPUT 27 Open the menu and select SIGNAL SETUP Select SDI OUTPUT select a setting option and close the menu CAMERA The embedded audio output depends on the signal standard and the sampling frequency settings Signal standard Sampling frequency Locked unlocked audio Embedded audio output HD 48 kHz Locked m 32 kHz 12bit Locked 48 kHz 16bit Locked e Buipaooeu VCR PLAY Embedded audio output from tape that was originally recorded with unlocked audio is not guaranteed or will appear the screen Signal standard Sampling frequency Locked unlocked audio Embedded audio output HD 48 kHz Locked Locked 32 kHz 12bit Unlocked _ Locked 48 kHz 16bit Unlocked The sampling rate will be 48 kHz When SDI OUTPUT is set to ON OSD will appear on the screen and on screen displays will be included in the video sign
144. minal to monitor the picture on the viewfinder screen Open the terminal cover STV 290N Stereo Video Cable supplied Signal flow E DTC 1000 Component Video Cable supplied Signal flow gt The audio signal is separate from the component video signal When using the HD SD COMPONENT OUT terminal select the appropriate component video signal depending on the TV or monitor you connect Open the menu and select SIGNAL SETUP Select COMP OUT select a setting option and close the menu 80 3 Using the HDV DV Terminal Open the terminal cover T CV 250F DV Cable optional or commercially available 6 pin 6 pin DV cable 6 pin 1 D 0 When connecting the camcorder to a monitor or TV that supports DV input you may need to carry out a procedure on the monitor or TV to recognize the camera e f necessary turn on the DV conversion and select whether to convert a tape recorded in HD to SD with the following procedure mode only Open the menu and select SIGNAL SETUP Select HD DOWN CONV select a setting option and close the menu 4 Using the A V1 or VIDEO 2 Terminal STV 290N Stereo Video Cable gt VIDEO supplied White Signal flow gt use the VIDEO 2 terminal connect the camcorder and TV using BNC cable commercially available We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power outlet 1
145. n appears if you press the PHOTO button when the custom function PHOTO BUTTON is set to OFF Capturing a Still Image from a Tape With the custom function PHOTO BUTTON 97 you can select to activate the capturing of a still image during playback pause A Ty Av 6 Hio 1 Activate the capturing of still images with the custom function PHOTO BUTTON ca 97 2 playback pause press the PHOTO button to record the frame as a still image on the memory card 1 Still images cannot be captured from a tape when SIGNAL SETUP LETTERBOX is set to ON 115 Screen Displays during Still Image Recording 3 Image Quality and Size Indicates the quality and size currently selected for recording still images 4 Remaining Number of Still Images that can be Recorded on the Memory Card flashing in red No card Cd in green 6 or more images in yellow 1 to 5 images in red No more images e he indication may not decrease even though a recording has been C Metering Mode Icon 1 118 made or may decrease by 2 images at once Indicates the metering mode currently selected for recording All Indicators displayed in green when a memory card is played ill i back still images gt Card Access Display Drive Mode Icon L1 117 Indicates that the camcorder is writing on the memory card Indicates the drive mode
146. n LP mode may be distorted We recommend using SP mode for important recordings you record in both SP and LP modes the same tape the playback picture may become distorted and the time code may not be written correctly you play back on this camcorder a tape that was recorded in LP mode with another digital device or vice versa the picture and sound may become distorted B AUDIO SETUP Menu item AUD M SET MIX BALANCE DV AUDIO MONITOR SEL OUTPUT LEVEL OUTPUT CH CH1 INPUT CH2 INPUT XLR REC CH LOW CUT MIC SENSIT XLR 1 TRIM XLR 2 TRIM XLR ALC LINK AUD LIMITER 1 Available only when recording in standard definition SD Setting options CH QD CH GB MIX FIXED MIX VAR 0 4 16bit 12bit NORMAL LINE OUT 1Vrms 2Vrms CHER CH ER CHp3 CHB3 ALL CH ALL CH CHE E CHPJ B3 CHA ALL CHALL CH INT EXT MIC XLR MIC XLR LINE CH1 CH1 CH2 OFF LC1 LC2 NORMAL HIGH 1208 6dB OdB 6dB 12dB LINK SEP ON OFF 000 OUTPUT LEVEL Select the amplitude of the audio output signal 128 e CAMERA CARD VCR PLAY CARD CAMERA VCR PLAY CAMERA CARD VCR PLAY _ B a e E E a o Ra 104 48 48 112 112 115 113 RA 52 83 49 83 83 83 50 50 51 49 49 51 51 51 CARD OPERATIONS Menu item Setting op
147. ns In addition to the fully automated mode white balance modes include an indoor mode an outdoor mode a color temperature setting and two user defined custom preset values White balance setting Use AWB Automatic adjustment of white balance 6 outdoor Bright sunlight 5 600 29 indoor Incandescent light 3 200 4 color temperature Setting depending on the hue of a specific lighting 2 000 15 000 K in 100 K increments Custom Preset A B Custom preset 3 200 5 600 CH M Selecting the Automatic White Balance Set the AWB switch to ON REN D Selecting One of Preset Modes 5 1 Set the dial to a recording mode other than lo Mp AWB switch 2 Set the AWB switch to OFF and the WHITE ine 8 sf BAL switch to PRE PRESET ERE 3 Set the WHITE BAL PRESET switch to BA ak 9 or You can also fine tune the preset 5 9 settings Press the WHITE BAL button so the preset icon starts flashing and the neutral value 0 appears next to it Adjust the white balance with the 4 dial to a value between 9 and 9 and press the WHITE BAL S4 button again TPUT WHITE BAL WHITE BAL button JEDO PRE WHITE BAL switch 65 Setting the Color Temperature 1 Set the dial to a recording program other than 0 4 dial qu WHITE BAL x 2 Set the AWB switch to OFF and the WHITE BAL switch to PRE 3 Set the WHITE BAL PRESET switch to 4 The color tem
148. ns These uses are covered only by such specific warranty as Canon may issue with such sales This Limited Warranty does not apply to accessories or consumables for the Equipment which are sold AS IS without warranty of any kind by Canon USA Please retain this warranty card and your Bill of Sale as a permanent record of your purchase This card is most important in order to be sure you are contacted right away should there be a safety inspection modification or product recall under applicable laws or regulations NO IMPLIED WARRANTY INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE APPLIES TO THIS EQUIPMENT AFTER THE APPLICABLE PERIOD OF EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY EXCEPT AS MENTIONED ABOVE GIVEN BY ANY PERSON FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS EQUIPMENT SHALL BIND THE UNDERSIGNED SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU CANON USA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUES OR PROFITS EXPENSE FOR SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR SERVICE STORAGE CHARGES LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA STORED ON THE EQUIPMENT S HARD DRIVE OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EQUIPMENT REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED AND EVEN IF CANON USA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF AN
149. nting and set the number of copies These print order settings are compatible with the Digital Print Order Format DPOF standards and can be used for printing on DPOF compatible printers A maximum of 998 still images can be selected a Tw 6 0 Selecting Still Images for Printing Print Order Select the still image you wish to print Press the SELECT SET dial to open the still image operations menu Select 20 PRINT ORDER Select the number of copies To cancel the print order set the number of copies to 0 5 Select XI CLOSE to close the menu A ND Setting Print Orders from the Index Screen ua CARD OPERATIONS y PRINT ORDER C127 d 1 Move the zoom lever toward W Up to 6 still images appear 2 Open the menu select CARD OPERATIONS and select gt L PRINT ORDER 3 Select the still image you wish to print and press the SELECT SET dial 4 Set the number of copies with the SELECT SET dial and press the dial e D appears on the image cancel the print order set the number of copies to 0 5 Close the menu to return to the index screen Erasing All Print Orders 27 CARD OPERATIONS gt ERASE ALL DS PRINT ORD LL 27 1 Open the menu and select CARD OPERATIONS 2 Select ERASE ALL PRINT ORD and select YES All D disappear 3 Close the menu 125 Menu Options and Default Settings In the fol
150. ode this function allows you to review the last few seconds of your recording Press and release the record review button The camcorder rewinds the tape plays back the last few seconds and returns to record pause mode If the current video signal standard is different from the signal standard in which the tape was recorded the recording will not be played back correctly 33 Selecting the Signal Standard and Aspect Ratio You can select the signal standard of your recording high definition or standard definition and for standard definition recordings also the aspect ratio of the recording Since the displays on the camcorder have an aspect ratio of 16 9 when you select SD4 3 the picture will appear in the center of the screen with black sidebars M M Tv O Open the menu and select SIGNAL SETUP Select SIGNAL STD select a setting option and select YES to confirm the selection and close the menu e HD To record on the tape in HDV standard or to use the camcorder as a high definition HD camera e 5016 9 SD4 3 To record on the tape in DV standard or to use the camcorder as a standard definition SD camera Select the aspect ratio as desired When you play back 16 9 recordings the TV set will switch automatically to widescreen mode if it is compatible with the Video ID 1 system Otherwise change the aspect ratio of the TV manually To play back on a standard TV set with 4 3
151. of original purchase except for a defective Video Head which will be exchanged for a period of three months from the date of purchase Labor For a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase labor will be provided free of charge by our factory service centers or designated service facilities located in the United States When returning Equipment under this warranty you must pre pay the shipping charges and you must enclose the Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase with a complete explanation of the problem During the ONE YEAR warranty period repairs will be made and the Equipment will be return shipped to you free of charge For repairs after the warranty period is over you will be given an estimate of the cost of repair and an opportunity to approve or disapprove of the repair expense before it is incurred If you approve repairs will be made and the Equipment will be return shipped to you shipping charges apply If you disapprove we will return ship the equipment at no charge to you Non Canon brand peripheral equipment and software which may be distributed with or factory loaded on the Equipment are sold AS IS without warranty of any kind by Canon USA including any implied warranty regarding merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose The sole warranty with respect to such non Canon brand items is given by the manufacturer or producer thereof If the Equipment contains a hard disk drive Canon USA recommends that da
152. on They may cause picture interference or permanently damage the camera Water and Moisture Hazard of electric shock Do not use this product near water or in rainy moist situations Placing or Moving Do not place on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn Power Sources The CA 920 Compact Power Adapter should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company Regarding other power sources such as battery power refer to instructions in this manual Polarization The CA 920 Compact Power Adapter is equipped with a polarized 2 prong plug a plug having one blade wider than the other The 2 prong polarized plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug still fails to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug Power Cord Protection Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked
153. on and press the SELECT SET dial you selected 00 00 00 OO the user bit set reset options appear continue with the procedure below Otherwise close the menu If you selected 00 00 00 00 2 Select SET The first character of the user bit flashes 3 Turn the SELECT SET dial to select a number or letter and press the dial The next character of the user bit starts flashing Set the rest of the user bit in the same way 4 Close the menu O To reset the user bit to 00 00 00 OO select CLEAR in step 2 O The user bit can be recorded when recording with the camcorder or from analog devices The user bit set in the camcorder cannot be recorded when recording from digital devices HDV or DV Displaying the User Bit M Av DISPLAY SETUP UB DISPLAY OFF C327 Open the menu and select DISPLAY SETUP Select UB DISPLAY set it to ON and close the menu an External User Bit M Tv Av MENU Open the menu and select RECORDING SETUP Select UB REC select EXT USR BIT and close the menu 48 Audio Recording When recording on the tape in either HDV or DV standard audio is recorded on two channels The audio transfer rate is 384 kbps and the sampling frequency is 48 kHz You can record audio in 16 bit mode sampling frequency 48 kHz or 12 bit mode sampling frequency 32 kHz e Audio is recorded on channels 1 and 2
154. on or pinched by items placed upon or against them Pay particular attention to plugs and the point from which the cords exit the product 25 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna is connected to the product be sure the antenna is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 1984 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding 29 30 Objects and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Be careful not to spill liquid of any kind onto the product Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel electrodes and requirements for the grounding 31 Damage Requiring Service Disconnect this product electrode See figure 1 from the wall outlet and all power sources including Flu battery and refer servicing to qualified service EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL per
155. on screen select EXECUTE to copy the file 6 Close the menu Reading a Custom Preset File from the Memory Card 1 Open the menu select CUSTOMIZE and then select the CUSTOM PRESET submenu 2 Select CARD CAMERA from the column on the left 3 From the bottom bar select IMPORT and then select the name of the custom preset file you want to read to the camcorder 4 Select 7 SELECT POSITION and select the preset number under which you want to store the file in the camcorder 5 Select 3 and in the confirmation screen select EXECUTE to load the file 6 Close the menu 92 Reading a Custom Preset File from a Still Image With the custom function PHOTO BUTTON m 97 you can select to save the custom preset settings currently in use along with a still image recorded in mode simultaneous recording 115 This is very useful when you want to load the custom preset file later by selecting the still image taken at a specific scene fA Ty Av 6 BH lO 1 Select the still image that contains the custom preset file you want to read Use the buttons to move between the still images If a still image contains a custom preset file appears 2 Open the menu select CUSTOMIZE and then select META DATA CP Select CARD CAMERA from the column on the left 4 From the bottom bar select SELECT POSITION and select the preset number under whi
156. perature currently set will be displayed 4 Press the WHITE BAL button The color temperature display will start flashing 5 Turn the dial to set the desired color temperature 6 Press the WHITE BAL 9 button again The color temperature display stops flashing and AWB switch stays on T _ WHITE BAL button NY WHITE BAL switch Setting a Custom White Balance 1 Set the dial to a recording program other than 0 2 Set the AWB switch to OFF and the WHITE BAL switch to one of the custom presets A or B and the corresponding letter will flash on the screen 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 BAL button and the corresponding letter will stop flashing and stay on when the setting is completed When you set the custom white balance Very rarely and depending on the light source S4 may 1 keep flashing The result will still be better than with automatic white balance As long as the built in rechargeable lithium battery is charged the camcorder retains the custom white balance setting even if you turn it off O The following custom preset settings take precedence and will override the white balance set with the procedure above The color matrix CMX setting the 3 R G B gain settings and the 6 R G B matrix settings 95 The
157. play button 107 SLIDESHOW button 120 5 gt fast forward button 107 button 120 6 REC record button J 86 7 5 button 30 8 LOCK switch 31 9OPEN EJECT switch 25 10 Grip zoom lever 35 14 N button 114 MAGN button C38 Zoom speed adjustment dial 35 3 RESET button 4 Speaker 108 8 MIC switch 51 6 WHITE BAL PRESET switch 65 12 SEARCH button 34 19 Strap mount 22 19 Microphone 49 20 Strap mount 22 Q Hot shoe 119 22 Handle zoom lever 35 PHOTO button 114 MAGN button 1 39 04 LCD panel 20 WL D5000 Wireless Controller amp 99 button 114 2 START STOP button 30 3 MENU button 27 TV SCREEN button 74 5 SLIDESHOW button 120 DATA CODE button GQ 110 INDEX WRITE button 74 8 AUDIO MONITOR button 83 9END SEARCH button 34 9 SEARCH SELECT button 109 110 5 REC PAUSE button 86 2 REW 49 button 107 d3ZERO SET MEMORY button 109 4 button 107 15 PAUSE button 107 amp ooGSm3so edo
158. r uses the TTL autofocus system with a focusing range of 2 cm 0 8 in at full wide angle measured from the front of the lens barrel to Co The camcorder focuses on the subject in the center of the screen Focus ring Follow the procedure below to change the autofocus mode MENU setup AF MODE INSTANT AF 04 27 Open the menu and select CAMERA SETUP Select AF MODE select a setting option and close the menu INSTANT AF The focus is adjusted at the highest speed This mode is useful even when recording in very bright or low light surroundings The TTL system and the external sensor are both used for focusing NORMAL AF The autofocus adjustment is made at a stable speed Only the TTL system is used in this mode making it appropriate for use also with the optional Wide Converter attached Temporary Focus Override Even while in autofocus mode turn the focus ring to temporarily focus manually The camcorder will return to autofocus as soon as you release the focus ring Push AF During manual focus or Normal AF press the PUSH AF button and hold it pressed down The autofocus Instant AF is activated as long as you hold the PUSH AF button pressed down 37 When recording under bright conditions the camcorder closes down the aperture When the aperture value used is too large the picture may appear blurred Turn the built in ND filter on off according to the scr
159. ration of the MAGN button With the custom function BUTTONS OPER 1 97 you can also change the operation of the MAGN button normal or long press With the custom function PHOTO BUTTON M 97 you can assign the magnifying function also to the PHOTO MAGN buttons 39 Focus Preset This function enables a focus position to be memorized Later you can return to the preset focus position instantly You can also select the speed at which the camcorder returns to the preset focus position Focus mode switch E Presetting the Focus 1 Set the focus mode switch to MF appears 2 Set the POSITION PRESET switch to FOCUS The focus preset speed currently selected appears 3 Adjust the focus with the focus ring 4 Move the POSITION PRESET ON SET switch to SET and the focus preset speed display turn yellow Setting the Focus Preset Speed MENU CAMERA SETUP F SPEED PSET 4 0727 Open the menu and select CAMERA SETUP Select F SPEED PSET select a setting option and close the menu 4 is the fastest speed 1 is the slowest Returning to the Preset Focus position Move the POSITION PRESET ON SET switch to ON The camcorder returns to the preset focus position Focus Limit and Macro Shooting Usually the camcorder s focus range allows macro shooting You can activate the focus limit to restrict the focus range The focus range 2 cm co at full wid
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161. right light in a dark scene may cause a vertical light bar smear to appear This is not a malfunction Viewfinder is not adjusted The input channel is not set correctly Microphone connected to the XLR terminal needs to be powered by the phantom power The switch is set to M and recording level is set too low Microphone attenuator is turned on Cause Camcorder is turned off or is not set to VCR PLAY mode Cassette is not loaded Video heads are dirty You attempted to play back or dub a copyright protected tape The video output cable is not connected correctly Video heads are dirty Cause Memory card was not facing the correct direction No memory card Memory card is full Memory card is not initialized The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value The dial or CB c card tape switch are not set to the correct position Image is protected On an SDHC or SD memory card the write protect switch is set to the locked position Card error occurred Solution Record in Av mode with an aperture value in the range F5 6 F8 0 Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever Set the appropriate input channel Set the switch to ON Adjust the audio level correctly Set the FRONT MIC ATT switch or the switch to OFF Solution Set the camcorder to VCR PLAY mode Load a cassette Clean the video heads Stop playback dubbing Verify that the
162. rrent custom key settings In a recording mode Open the menu and select DISPLAY SETUP Select GUIDE INFO set it to CUSTOM KEYS and close the menu In a playback mode Open the menu and select DISPLAY SETUP Select CUSTOM KEY set it to ON and close the menu The following functions can be assigned to the custom keys Time code MAGN button lock Time code Index write 2 SHUTTER dial lock TV screen Zebra pattern EXP LOCK button lock Data code VCR stop 2 CP backward key 2 Audio level TV screen SDI output 3 Time code hold Time code hold Focus limit Viewfinder and LCD B amp W mode Audio level Image stabilizer SDI output a Viewfinder and LCD B amp W mode Output channel Output channel Zebra pattern CP backward key 2 TV screen TV screen SDI output Viewfinder and LCD B amp W mode Viewfinder and LCD B amp W mode Focus limit SDI output 3 MAGN button lock Image stabilizer SHUTTER dial lock Output channel EXP LOCK button lock Can only be assigned to Custom Key 2 This function can only be operated with a custom key Index write can also be operated with the wireless controller only 73 Changing the Custom Keys PLAY jae SYSTEM CUSTOM KEY 1 TIME CODE Default value in CAMERA CAMERA mode Open the menu and select SYSTEM SETUP Select CUSTOM KEY 1 or CUSTOM KEY 2 select the function you wish to assign
163. ry has discharged completely CH M Tv Av jenes 1 Press the MENU button 2 Turn the SELECT SET dial to select SYSTEM gt and press the dial 3 Select D TIME SET 1 and then select T ZONE DST and press the dial The time zone setting appears The default setting is New York 4 Turn the SELECT SET dial to select the setting option that matches your time zone and press the dial To adjust for daylight saving time select the time zone marked with a Setting the Date and Time Was DATE TIME JAN 1 2008 C 27 SYSTEM SETUP j D TIME SETCA 12 00 AM 5 Select DATE TIME and press the dial The year display starts flashing 6 Turn the SELECT SET dial to select the year and press the dial The month starts flashing e Set the rest of the date and time in the same way 7 Press the MENU button to close the menu and start the clock If you do not use the camcorder for a period of approximately 3 months the built in rechargeable battery will discharge completely and the date and time settings will be lost In that case recharge the built in battery 17 and set the time zone date and time again 28 Displaying the Date and Time while Recording You can display the date and time in the lower left corner of the screen CH MENU DISPLAY SETUP CO GUIDE INFO OFF E2127 E Open the menu and select DISPLAY SETU
164. s available on the memory card permanently or only the warning when the memory card is about to get full Setting Options OFF NORMAL WARNING AUDIO Audio Related Displays Setting Options LOW CUT Icon of the low cut filter OFF ON DV AUDIO Icon of the DV audio mode OFF ON OUTPUT CH Icon of the audio channel output OFF ON IE WARNING STATUS Warning and Status Icons Setting Options CONDENSATION Condensation warning icon OFF ON CHARACTER REC Character recording warning icon OFF ON SDI Warning icon when on screen displays are embedded in the SDI output OFF ON BATTERY Battery Related Displays You can select to display the information regarding the battery pack permanently or only the warning when the battery is almost empty Setting Options OFF NORMAL WARNING WIRELESS REMOTE Wireless Remote Display You can select to display the information regarding the wireless controller permanently or only related warnings Setting Options OFF NORMAL WARNING uoneziulo1sno 105 Location of the Custom Displays EXT CAMERA cont CAMERA CARD 106 N E E EI F4 E31 5 03 02 W 5 1 250 2 2 LOCK S NR 5 MF 4 1 7 OdB MAGN 09 HDV60i E 00 04205 12 Ww 56 2 wa Chl CHi CHA We 16bjt opo s im
165. s operated with the wireless controller cH fA Ty 5 1 0 1 Press the SEARCH SELECT button to display the 9 icon 2 Press the 44 or gt gt 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 a minute per date time zone is required 1 The date search may not function if the data code is not correctly displayed O The date search function may not work correctly if you mix recordings in HDV and DV standards on the same tape Data Code The camcorder maintains a data code containing the recording date and time and other camera data such as shutter speed gain and exposure f stop fA Ty 6 1 Selecting the Data Code ee Open the menu and select DISPLAY SETUP Select DATA CODE select a setting option and close the menu Displaying the Data Code Press the DATA CODE button on the wireless controller 1 you turn off the camcorder the data code will not appear the next time you turn it on Six Second Auto Date The date and time appear for 6 seconds when you begin playback or to indicate that the date or time zone in the recording has changed man DISPLAY SETUP 6SEC DATE OFF C227 4 Open the menu and select DISPLAY SETUP Select 6SEC DATE set it to ON and close the menu 1
166. s the built in rechargeable lithium battery is charged the free run time code continues to run even if you disconnect all other power sources 45 Synchronizing the Camcorder s Time Code You can synchronize this camcorder s time code to an external time code generator You can also include in the recording the user bit signal received from the TIME CODE terminal 48 The camcorder offers the following synchronization options Genlock When a reference sync signal analog blackburst or tri level signal is input through the GENLOCK terminal the V and H phases of the camcorder s time code will automatically be synchronized to it Time Code IN Set the TIME CODE switch to IN to start the Time Code IN mode An external SMPTE standard LTC timing signal received from the TIME CODE terminal will be recorded as the time code on the tape The user bit of the external timing signal can also be recorded on tape Time Code OUT Set the TIME CODE switch to OUT to start the Time Code OUT mode The camcorder s internal time code is sent out from the TIME CODE terminal as a standard LTC timing signal When SIGNAL SETUP SDI OUTPUT is set to ON OSD or ON the time code signal will be output also through the HD SD SDI terminal When SIGNAL SETUP UB OUT is set to HD 24 2 3 the user bit of the time code signal will be 2 3 pulldown data when recording in 24F mode or playing back movies that are HDV 108
167. s the dial Repeat this step to adjust all the items you want to change 4 When you finish changing all the items in the custom display file select 07 RETURN press the dial and close the menu 5 Repeatedly press the DISP button to select the display level you customized Custom display items appear in one screen represented only by the item number on the top numbers 00 21 with a black background and the code of the current setting immediately under it uoneziulojsno Resetting Custom Display File 1 Open the menu select CUSTOMIZE and then select CUSTOM DISPLAY 2 From the column on the left select DISP RESET 3 Select OK press the SELECT SET dial and close the menu Copying a Custom Display File to the Memory Card 1 Open the menu select CUSTOMIZE and then select CUSTOM DISPLAY 2 From the column on the left select C SAVE TO CARD 3 Select OK press the SELECT SET dial and close the menu When the operation is finished TASK COMPLETED will appear on the screen 103 Reading a Custom Display File from the Memory 1 Open the menu select CUSTOMIZE and then select CUSTOM DISPLAY 2 From the column on the left select C 9 READ FROM CARD 3 Select OK press the SELECT SET dial and close the menu When the operation is finished TASK COMPLETED will appear on the screen Custom display files saved with a Canon XL 15 XL H1A XH G1 or XH A1 cannot be used with this
168. seas use Playback on a TV Screen You can only play back your recordings on TVs compatible with the NTSC system NTSC is used in the following regions countries Americas All of North America and Central America most Caribbean islands except in French territories like Guadeloupe and Martinique most of South America except in Argentina Brazil and Uruguay Asia Only in Japan the Philippines South Korea Taiwan and Myanmar Oceania US territories Guam American Samoa etc and some Pacific islands like Micronesia Samoa and Tonga 144 Troubleshooting you have a problem with your camcorder refer to this checklist Consult your dealer a Canon Service Center if the problem persists Power Source Problem Cause Camcorder will not turn on Battery pack is not correctly attached The camcorder switches off by itself Power save function has been activated The screen switches on and off Battery pack is exhausted Recording Playback Problem Cause Buttons will not work Cassette is not loaded e flashes on the screen Condensation is detected REMOVE THE CASSETTE appears on the Camcorder stopped operating to protect the screen tape The wireless controller will not work Camcorder and wireless controller are not set to the same remote sensor mode Batteries of the wireless controller are exhausted Abnormal characters appear on the This camcorder uses a microcomputer screen The camcorder does not operate Ex
169. set toa setting other than DFF When LED is set to OFF this function will be set to OFF as well uoneziulojsno 99 Availability of custom functions in each recording program playback mode 9 Still Images Custom Function M A Tv 00 SHCKLSS WB GN WHITE BALANCE GAIN 01 RESPONSE _ MIDDLE 02 ZOOMRINGCTRL REC REVIEW e NORMAL 03 ZOOM SPEED 5 5 04 FOCUS RING CTRL 05 BUTTONS OPER 1 MAGN e WB SET PUSH AF 06 BUTTONS OPER 2 REC REVIEW END SEARCH 07 RINGS DIRECTION ZOOM FOCUS IRIS 08 OPER DIRECTION CURSOR 9 o SHUTTER e 09 IRIS LIMIT e 10 PHOTO BUTTON 11 MARKER LEVEL MARKER ASPECT 12 FAST BW MOD MAGN PEAKING 13 OBJ DST UNIT 14 ZOOM INDICATOR o 15 COLOR BARS 16 1kHz 17 LANC AE SHIFT AE SHIFT IRIS o e 18 TALLY LAMP 19 LED 20 CUSTOM Only during exposure lock List of Custom Functions and Setting Options The default value for all items is the option assigned to 00 SHCKLSS WB GN Shockless White Balance Gain The shockless setting will ensure a softer transition when changing the white balance or gain VCR PLAY mode Shockless gain will not function when changing the gain setting from to 3 dB or 36 dB Setting Options WHITE
170. show 120 Image protected 123 Image number 11 113 Current image total number of still images 112 Histogram 121 Exif information icons 121 Date and time of recording Custom preset data embedded with the still image 92 Still image quality size Programmed AE 55 Metering mode 118 AE shift 62 Still image size 112 File size Aperture LL 58 61 Shutter speed 58 60 White balance 65 Flash LL 119 jeuonippy 137 Side panel Time code Time code setting Time code B H H H H HH 15 so Tape has reached the synchronization setting o Video output signal EXT LOCK HOLD Remaining battery charge from the HD SD SDI Terminai HD SDI TC INOUT GENLOCK Genlock 40 30 20 6 2 0 dBF Audio level indicator 138 List of Messages alphabetical order Message CARD ERROR CARD FULL CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK CHECK THE HDV DV INPUT CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED HEADS DIRTY USE CLEANING CASSETTE INCORRECT TAPE SPECIFICATION PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED INPUT SIGNAL NOT SUPPORTED NAMING ERROR NO CARD NO IMAGES PLAYBACK STD LOCKED INCOMPATIBLE VIDEO INPUT PLAYBACK STD LOCKED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED REMOVE THE CASSETTE SET THE TIME ZONE DATE AND TIME TAPE END
171. sonnel under the following conditions CODE When the power supply cord or plug is damaged ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE b If any liquid has been spilled onto or objects have fallen into the product ee a NRC REE INT If the product has been exposed to rain or water NEC SECTION 810 20 d If the product does not operate normally even if you follow the operating instructions Adjust only those ELECTRIC SERVICE NEC SECTION 810 21 controls that are covered by the operation EQUIPMENT ere instructions Improper adjustment of other controls 22 may result in damage and will often require ee extensive work by a qualified technician to restore NEC NATIONAL NEC ART 250 PART H the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged 26 Lightning For added protection of this product f When the product exhibits a distinct change in during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended performance This indicates a need for service and unused for long periods of time disconnect it 32 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna This required be sure the service technician has used will prevent damage to the product due to lightning replacement parts that are specified by Canon or that and power line surges have the same characteristics as the original part be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or shock or other hazards
172. t and stop of recording the zoom and the focus functions while reviewing the picture on the local display without touching the camcorder This is particularly useful while the camcorder is mounted on a tripod and you want to ensure maximum stability of a shot Oy 22225 E 26 e 75 Canon brand accessories or products bearing the same mark 2 v 2 Product Codes Provided accessories CA 920 Compact Power Adapter DC 920 DC Coupler BP 950G Battery Pack 55 1100 Shoulder Strap WL D5000 Wireless Controller DTC 1000 Component Video Cable STV 290N Stereo Video Cable Eye Cup 8029A002AA 8033A001AA 0971 2 081 1510 000 083 0730 000 082 0820 000 082 0880 000 054 0140 000 Optional accessories BP 970G Battery Pack CB 920 Car Battery Adapter CH 910 Dual Battery Charger Holder ZR 2000 Zoom Remote Controller TA 100 Tripod Adapter FS 72U Filter Set WD H72 Wide Converter HC 4200 System Case DVM CL DV Cleaning Cassette CV 250F DV Cable This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories When you use Canon video equipment we recommend 0972B002AA 8034A002AA 3036A002AA 0973B002AA 9859A001AA 3093A002AA 1724B001AA 1723B001AA 3134A002AA 4250A001AA 149 jeuonippy Specifications XH_G1S XH 15 System Video Recording System Audio Recording System Television System Tape Format Tape Speed Maximum Recording Time 60 min cassette Fast Forward Re
173. t be able to view the contents of the tape If you attempt to record from such tape via the DV terminal COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED appears and you will not be able to record the contents of the tape 1 We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power outlet 86 Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals Analog Digital Converter Using the camcorder you can convert analog video input signals to a digital video signal SD standard and output it through the HDV DV terminal Open the menu and select SIGNAL SETUP Select AV DV set it to ON and close the menu Depending the signal sent from the connected device the conversion from analog to digital o signals might not work properly e g signals that include copyright protection signals or anomalous signals such as ghost signals For normal use set DV to OFF If it is set to ON digital signals cannot be input via the camcorder s HDV DV terminal Depending on the software and the specifications of your computer you may not be able to transfer converted signals via the HDV DV terminal We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power outlet You can also press the AV DV button on the wireless controller Pressing the button will toggle the AV DV conversion on and off 87 SuOnoouuo jeux Connecting to Computer To connect the camcorder to a computer you
174. t the 1 card tape switch to 2 Press the s button Pressing the button will cycle through the metering modes The icon of the selected metering mode will appear on the screen e f you selected L Spot AE the Spot AE frame L appears in the center of the screen 118 Using an Optional Flash You can use E TTL Il compatible Canon Speedlite flashes designed for use with Canon SLR cameras including the 420EX 430EX 430EX 1I 550EX 580EX 580EX II models to record natural still images under low light conditions Refer also to the instruction manual of the Speedlite flash The following procedures are explained using a Canon 580EX II Speedlite Flash Connecting a Speedlite Flash When connecting a Canon Speedlite flash you cannot use the Off Camera Shoe Cord designed for Canon EOS SLR cameras Always turn off the camcorder when connecting or removing the flash 1 Slip the flash s mounting foot all the way into the camcorder s hot shoe 2 Slide the lock lever on the mounting foot to the right until it clicks in place To remove the flash Press and hold the lock release button and slide the lock lever to the left and then remove the flash form the hot shoe Using the Flash M LD OD 1 Set the dial to a recording mode other than M and turn on the flash While the Speedlite flash is charging the 4 indicator will flash in white Once charged the 4 indicator will stay on in green f the
175. ta stored on that drive be duplicated or backed up to prevent its loss in the event of failure or other malfunction of such drive Canon USA shall have no responsibility under this limited warranty for use of the Equipment in conjunction with incompatible peripheral equipment and incompatible software In order to obtain warranty service contact the authorized Canon retail dealer from whom you purchased the Equipment or call the CANON INFORMATION CENTER AT 1 800 OK CANON You will be directed to the nearest service facility for your Equipment This Limited Warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the Equipment and does not apply in the following cases A Loss or damage to the Equipment due to abuse mishandling accident improper maintenance or failure to follow operating instructions B If the Equipment is defective as a result of leaking batteries sand dirt or water damage C If defects or damages are caused by the use of unauthorized parts or by service other than by Canon USA s factory service centers or authorized service facilities D If the Equipment is used for commercial or industrial use This Limited Warranty does not cover cabinet exterior finish video cassette tape head cleanings nor does it apply to Equipment purchased outside the United States This warranty does not cover units sold to rental firms military operations hotels schools hospitals or for other commercial industrial or institutional applicatio
176. tandard different from that set When the playback standard is already set in the camcorder you attempted to play back a tape in a video standard different from that set Camcorder stopped operating to protect the tape Remove the cassette and reinsert it You have not set the time zone date and time This message appears each time you turn the power on until you set the time zone date and time Tape reached the end Rewind the tape or replace the cassette SD SDHC memory card is set for erasure prevention Replace the card or change the position of the LOCK switch Cassette is protected Replace the cassette or change the position of the protect switch Image is not recorded with JPEG compression or with a compression not compatible with the camcorder or the image file is corrupted 16 86 144 86 86 143 86 26 86 107 25 28 26 142 139 jeuonippy Maintenance Others Camcorder Handling Precautions ODo not carry the camcorder by the viewfinder the LCD panel or the microphone ODo not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures such as a sun heated car and high humidity not use the camcorder in places subject to strong electromagnetic fields such as near TV sets plasma TVs radio transmitters or portable communication devices not point the lens or viewfinder lens at the sun or other strong light sources Do not leave the camcorder pointed
177. ternal noise or static electricity may cause properly abnormal characters to appear on the screen Recording Problem Cause The dial is not in the OFF The LED indicators option in the customized position but the POWER indicator is off functions is set to OFF Image will not appear on the screen The dial is not set to a recording program SET THE TIME ZONE DATE AND TIME Time zone date and time are not set or the appears on the screen built in rechargeable lithium battery is exhausted Pressing the START STOP button will not Cassette is not loaded start recording The dial is not set to a recording program The LOCK switch is set to prevent the operation of the controls on the carrying handle Camcorder will not focus Autofocus does not work on that subject Viewfinder is not adjusted Lens is dirty The tally lamp will not light up The tally lamp option in the customized functions is set to OFF Solution Attach the battery pack correctly Turn on the camcorder Replace or charge the battery pack Solution Load a cassette See reference page Remove the cassette and reinsert it Change the remote sensor mode Replace the batteries Disconnect the power source and reconnect it after a short time If the problem still persists disconnect the power source and reset all the camcorder s settings to default values using the SYSTEM SETUP RESET ALL setting Solution Set the LED se
178. tic electricity Canon makes no warranties for corrupted or lost data not use memory cards in places subject to strong magnetic fields not leave memory cards in places subject to high humidity or high temperature not disassemble memory cards not bend drop or subject memory cards to shocks and do not expose them to water 142 OMoving a memory card rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation to form on its external and internal surfaces If condensation forms on the card put it aside until the droplets have evaporated completely not touch or expose the terminals to dust or dirt OCheck the direction before inserting the memory card Forcing a memory card backwards into the slot may damage the memory card or the camcorder not remove the label from the memory or attach other labels to the memory card OWhen you erase image files or initialize the memory card only the file allocation table is altered and the data itself is not actually deleted Take the necessary precautions when you dispose of the memory card for example by physically damaging it to prevent the leakage of private data OSD SDHC memory cards have a physical switch to prevent writing on the card so as to avoid the accidental erasure of the card s content To write protect the canon 4 memory card set the switch to the LOCK position Dec LOCK switch Built in Rechargeable Lit
179. tions ERASE ALL 2 ORD NO YES ERASE ALL IMAGES NO YES INITIALIZE CANCEL INITIALIZE COMPL INIT After opening the menu from the index screen On PROTECT iL PRINT ORDER After pressing the SELECT SET dial IMAGE ERASE CANCEL ERASE PROTECT OFF ON PRINT ORDER 0 COPIES SLIDESHOW CANCEL START CAMERA VCR PLAY CAMERA CARD VCR PLAY CARD I 125 122 124 123 125 122 123 125 120 1 Available only when you press the SELECT SET dial within the time set for the CAMERA SETUP REVIEW setting or immediately after recording if it is set to OFF B DISPLAY SETUP Menu item Submenu item and Setting options CVF SETUP BRIGHTNESS 0 23 to 22 CONTRAST 0 23 to 22 COLOR 0 3 to 3 SHARPNESS 2 1 to 4 BACKLIGHT BRIGHT NORMAL LCD SETUP BRIGHTNESS 0 23 to 22 CONTRAST 0 23 to 22 COLOR 0 3 to 3 SHARPNESS 2 1 to 4 BACKLIGHT BRIGHT NORMAL CVF LCD BW ON OFF CVF LCD ON ON OFF PEAKING SETUP PEAKING1 GAIN 8 OFF to 15 FREQUENCY 2 1 to 4 PEAKING2 GAIN 15 OFF to 15 FREQUENCY 1 1 to 4 LANGUAGE DEUTSCH ENGLISH ESPANOL FRANCAIS ITALIANO POLSKI 8 MARKERS OFF LEVEL MARK CENT MARK GRID MARKER ASPECT GUIDE OFF 4 3 13 9 14 9 1 66 1 1 75 1 1 85 1 2 35 1 SAFETY ZONE OFF 8096 9096 ZEBRA ON OFF ZEBRA LEVEL 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 TV SCRE
180. to the custom key and close the menu When you do not wish to use the custom keys select NONE Activating the Functions with the Custom Key TIME CODE Time Code m 44 Press the CUSTOM KEY 1 or 2 button The time code setting menu appears INDEX WRITE Index Write You can add an index signal to your recording for easy search in mode M 109 Press the CUSTOM KEY 1 or 2 button e X will appear while the index signal is being recorded approx 6 5 seconds When the camcorder is in record pause mode the index signal will be written when you start recording e An index signal cannot be added or erased later ZEBRA Zebra Pattern 67 Press the CUSTOM KEY 1 or 2 button The zebra pattern is activated Press the button again to cancel it VCR STOP VCR Stop m 31 When the camcorder is in record pause mode you can turn off the recorder section Even if SYSTEM SETUP POWER SAVE is set to OFF you can take your time adjusting the camera settings while the recorder section of the camcorder is powered off so you do not need to worry about the tape or the video heads VCR Stop can only be operated with the custom keys Press the CUSTOM KEY 1 or 2 button The Stop mode is activated Press the button again to return to record pause mode You can also start recording by pressing the START STOP button directly in VCR Stop mode TV SCREEN TV Screen You can show the camcorder s displays on a
181. tom of the screen will give you additional 1 indications about the function of these controls in specific situations 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 menu selection buttons AW of the wireless controller instead of the SELECT SET dial and press the SET button on the wireless controller to save the settings or make a selection Unavailable items will appear grayed out O Pressing the MENU button at any time closes the menu 27 suoneJedaJd Language and Date Time Settings Changing the Display Language The default language for displays and menu items is English The language can be changed to German Spanish French Italian Polish Russian simplified Chinese or Japanese CH Tv CO MENU poo To change the display language open the menu and select DISPLAY SETUP Select LANGUAGE select a language and close the menu If you have mistakenly changed the language follow the mark next to the menu item to change 1 the setting The displays and at the bottom of the screen refer to the names of buttons on the camcorder and will not change regardless of the language selected Setting the Time Zone Daylight Saving Time Set the time zone date and time when you first start using your camcorder or if the built in rechargeable batte
182. ton in mode You can enable recording still images while recording video simultaneous recording or assign to the PHOTO button the same function as the MAGN button When set to PHOTO CP DATA the custom preset settings currently in use will be recorded along with the still image Setting Options PHOTO CP DATA PHOTO MAGNIFYING OFF uoneziulojsno 101 MARKER LEVEL Markers Intensity Level Changes the intensity of the markers displayed on the screen to 40 gray or 100 white Setting Options MARKER Level center grid markers 100 40 ASPECT Aspect ratio guides 100 40 SAFETY Safety zone guides 100 40 IE FAST BW MOD Focus Assist Function B amp W Display Mode Changes the display mode to black amp white while the focus assist functions are activated Setting Options MAGN While the Magnifying function is active OFF ON PEAKING While the Peaking function is active OFF ON IE OBJ DST UNIT Object Distance Units Display Selects the units meters or feet for the display of the distance to the object Setting Options m meter ft feet IZ ZOOM INDICATOR Zoom Indicator Display Selects the display of the zoom indicator between a graphic bar and a numeric display Setting Options BAR NUMBER COLOR BARS Color Bars Signal Selects the type of signal to use to produce the color bars SMPTE color bars type 1 or ARIB color bars type 2 Setting Options
183. tting to one of the other types Set the dial to a recording program Set the time zone date and time If necessary power the camcorder with the compact power adapter and leave it connected with the dial set to OFF for at least 24 hours to recharge the built in battery before making the settings Load a cassette Set the dial to a recording program Slide the LOCK switch to the left to enable the operation of the carrying handle controls Focus manually Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever Clean the lens Set the TALLY LAMP setting to ON or BLINK 16 31 16 25 144 25 111 24 102 30 20 25 30 31 38 19 140 102 145 jeuonippy Recording Problem A vertical light bar appears on the screen Viewfinder picture is blurred Audio is not recorded Audio is recorded in a very low level Playback Problem Pressing the playback button does not start playback Tape is running but image will not appear on the TV screen While playing back a tape recorded in HDV standard there are brief stops in the playback picture Memory Card Operations Problem Memory card cannot be inserted Memory card cannot be recorded Memory card cannot be played back Image cannot be erased Co flashes red About the LCD screen The LCD screen is produced with extremely high precision manufacturing techniques with more than Cause B
184. ture value Av Aperture Priority 61 Use this mode to select the aperture value from F 1 6 to F 9 5 or full iris close and m E let the camcorder automatically set the appropriate shutter speed This mode allows for the best control of depth of field 4 Spotlight The Spotlight mode automatically adjusts the exposure to effectively record images and or subjects lit by a spotlight or other concentrated light source Night This mode allows you to continue recording even when light levels begin to fall The camcorder uses slower shutter speeds 60i 1 4 1 500 24F 1 3 1 500 to deliver proper exposure OMoving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage OPicture quality may not be as good as in other modes OWhite points may appear on the screen OAutofocus may not work as well as in other modes In such case adjust the focus manually 55 C Easy Recording The camcorder automatically controls the focus shutter speed aperture gain white balance and AE Shift allowing you to simply point and film This mode locks all of these features and options making them fixed and unadjustable Selecting the Programmed AE Modes Press the lock button and turn the dial The symbol of the selected mode appears Do not change the position of the dial while recording as the brightness of the image may 1 change abruptly The CJ Easy Recording Spotlight and Night modes are all
185. ue range will have no effect 94 SHP Sharpness Adjust the sharpness level in the range 9 to 9 Noise artifacts caused by too high sharpness settings can be reduced using the coring setting HDF Horizontal Detail Frequency Select the horizontal definition of the image from HIGH MIDDLE or LOW DHV Horizontal Vertical Detail Balance Adjust the balance between horizontal and vertical definition of the image in the range 9 only horizontal to 9 only vertical COR Corin Adjust the coring level in the range 9 to 9 Set higher coring values to help reduce the noise artifacts caused by high sharpness levels NR1 Noise Reduction 1 You can select from OFF HIGH MIDDLE or LOW to reduce the noise caused by shooting in dark places or by increasing the gain too much e When picture noise is already low due to the gain settings the noise reduction function may not be noticeable Q When activated settings other than OFF moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage NR2 Noise Reduction 2 You can select from OFF HIGH MIDDLE or LOW to reduce the noise caused by shooting fast moving objects Results in an effect similar to applying the skin detail function over the whole picture Unlike with the NR1 setting a trailing afterimage will not appear CMX Color Matrix Color mix affects the fundamental color settings and affects the feel of the whole image You can select from NORMAL
186. ve between images Pressing the button displays the next image and the button displays the previous image and still images whose file names have been changed may not be played back correctly Observe the following precautions while the card access display gt C3 appears on the screen or the CARD access indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not remove the memory card Do not change the position of the 2 5 card tape switch or the dial Do not turn off the camcorder remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply 45 Still images not recorded with this camcorder uploaded from a computer edited on a computer Slideshow Press the SLIDESHOW button e Still images are played back one after another Press the button again to stop the slideshow Index Screen 1 Move the zoom lever toward W Up to 6 still images appear 2 Turn the SELECT SET dial to select an image Move C amp to the still image you wish to view e You can switch between index pages by pressing the 49 or button 3 Move the zoom lever toward T or press the dial The selected still image is displayed 120 Image Jump Function You can locate still images without displaying them one by one The number in the upper right of the screen indicates the number of the current still image out of the total number of still images Press and hold the 9 149 or
187. ver the aperture value displayed on the screen will change only in 1 4 EV stops Available aperture values 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 F6 2 F6 7 F7 3 F8 0 F8 7 F9 5 F10 F11 F12 F14 F15 F16 F17 F19 F21 F22 CLOSE Can only be selected if the custom function IRIS LIMIT is set to OFF Cu M 1 Set the dial to Av 2 Select the aperture with the iris ring With the custom function RINGS DIRECTION 10 97 you can change the direction of the adjustment when you turn the iris ring Iris ring Settings other than the aperture value shutter speed etc are adjusted automatically 1 Using exposure lock to adjust the exposure manually will change the aperture overriding the value selected in Av mode O When the AGC switch is set to ON the numeric value on the screen flashes when the selected aperture is not appropriate for the recording condition In such case readjust the aperture When the built in ND filter is activated the picture may become dark when you set a high aperture value In such case turn off the ND Filter first and readjust the aperture With the custom function IRIS LIMIT 97 you can activate the iris limit to prevent the aperture from closing below the diffraction limit F9 5 of the lens If the iris limit is not activated aperture values that exceed the diffraction limit will appear in
188. wind Time Image Sensor Viewfinder LCD Screen Microphone Lens Lens Configuration Filter Diameter AF System White Balance Minimum Illumination Recommended Illumination Subject Illumination Range Image Stabilization Memory Card Recording media Size of Images on the Card File Format Image Compression Method Rotary head helical scanning digital component recording High Definition Video 10801 Consumer digital SD system MPEG 1 audio layer 2 16 bit 48 KHz Transfer rate 384 kbps 2CH PCM digital sound 16 bit 48 kHz or 12 bit 32 kHz High Definition Video HDV 1080 60i EIA standard 525 lines 60 fields NTSC color signal Videocassettes bearing the MiniDV mark 18 81 5 0 74 ips SP 18 81 mm s 0 74 ips LP 12 56 mm s 0 49 ips 60 min SP 60 min LP 90 min Approx 2 min 20 sec with a 60 min cassette 1 3 inch CCD x 3 horizontal pixel shift approx 1 670 000 pixels Effective pixels HD approx 1 560 000 016 9 1 560 000 D4 3 approx 1 170 000 0 57 in wide 16 9 aspect ratio TFT color approx 269 000 dots 2 8 in wide 16 9 aspect ratio TFT color approx 207 000 dots Stereo electret Cross layout microphone f 4 5 90 mm F 1 6 3 5 20x power zoom 35 mm equivalent SD16 9 16 9 still images approx 32 5 650 mm SD4 3 4 3 still images approx 39 8 796 mm 16 elements in 11 groups 1 aspheric element 72mm Autofocus manual focusing with focus ring Auto white
189. y by discarding the 3 3 adjacent frames bc and fg in the figure 42 30F camera 30p tape LI 60i playback ala b b cc d dle e f f ojgjh h i i ili SD 30F camera 60i tape layback 24 24 playback A M 60 tape playback A M 60 steil his tape playback Selecting the Frame Rate Open the menu and select SIGNAL SETUP Select FRAME RATE select a setting option and select YES to confirm the selection and close the menu The selected frame rate appears on screen Selecting the 24F Pulldown Mode Open the menu and select CAMERA SETUP Select 24F MODE SEL select a setting option and close the menu e 2 3 24F appears in white e 2 3 3 2 24F appears in orange If you are using an editing system that does not support the 2 3 3 2 pulldown method make sure qo to record in 24F 2 3 pulldown mode O Video recorded in 24F or 30F can only be played back with compatible devices and can only be edited with software that supports these frame rates For software and hardware compatibility consult the relevant customer support center 43 Setting the Time

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