Canon XL H1 User Manual

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Changing the Aspect Ratio
When recording in standard definition (SD), you can change the aspect ratio of your recording to 16:9 or
4:3.
Set the MODE SELECT switch to SD 16:9 or SD 4:3.
The camcorder’s viewfinder has a 16:9 aspect ratio. If you select the 4:3 aspect ratio, the picture will appear in
the center of the screen with black side panels.
 If you change the position of the MODE SELECT switch while recording, the aspect ratio will not
change immediately. It changes once you pause recording.
 TV sets with S1-Video terminals: Recording made with a 16:9 aspect ratio will automatically be
played in widescreen mode if you connect the camcorder to the TV using the S1-VIDEO terminal.
 TV sets equipped with the ID-1 System: Recording made with a 16:9 aspect ratio will
automatically be played in widescreen mode whether you connect the camcorder to the TV using
the S(S1-) VIDEO terminal or the VIDEO terminal.
 When recording in 4:3, you can attach the optional RC-72 Ratio Converter (0.8x) to achieve the
same angle of view of the 16:9 aspect ratio.
SD
MODE SELECT switch

Canon XL H1 Specifications

General

Filter size	72 mm
Optical zoom	20 x
Image stabilizer	Yes
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)	38.9 - 778 mm
Sensor type	-
Total megapixels	1.67 MP
Effective megapixels (movie)	- MP
Focus	Auto/Manual
I/O ports	- IEEE1394 - EVF - SD in/out - S-Video - Headphone
Power consumption (typical)	7.8 W
Display diagonal	2.4 \
Maximum frame rate	25 fps
Camcorder tape type	Mini-DV
Compatible memory cards	MMC, SD
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	2
Product color	Black
Battery life (max)	5 h
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	496 mm
Width	226 mm
Height	220 mm
Weight	3750 g