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Canon XH A1S User Manual

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Recording
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).
Audio is recorded on channels 1 and 2, leaving the other channels unused.
Audio cannot be dubbed using this camcorder.
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.
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
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.
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 peoples 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]: To record audio under usual conditions.
[HIGH]: To record audio at a higher volume.
Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [MIC SENSIT.], select a setting option
and close the menu.
MENU
(27)
AUDIO SETUP DV AUDIO•••16bit
MENU
(27)
AUDIO SETUP LOW CUT•••OFF
MENU
(27)
AUDIO SETUP MIC SENSIT.•••NORMAL
HDV
DV
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Canon XH A1S Specifications

General IconGeneral
Digital zoom0 x
Optical zoom20 x
Image stabilizerYes
Focal length range4.5 - 90 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)32.5 - 650 mm
Sensor typeCCD
Total megapixels1.67 MP
Optical sensor size1/3 \
Effective megapixels (movie)1.56 MP
Display diagonal2.8 \
Display resolution (numeric)207000 pixels
Maximum image resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
Still image resolution(s)1920 x 1080
3DNo
Camcorder typeShoulder camcorder
Minimum illumination0.3 lx
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity0
Camcorder tape typeHDV
Camcorder media typeMemory card, Videotape
Compatible memory cardsMMC, SD, SDHC
Internal storage capacity0 GB
Product colorBlack
Built-in flash-
Battery capacity- mAh
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth394 mm
Width163 mm
Height192 mm
Weight2135 g

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