Canon XL H1 User Manual

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Introduction
Contents
Introduction
Important Usage Instructions............................................................................................................................. 2
Important Safety Instructions.............................................................................................................................3
Using this Manual..............................................................................................................................................5
Checking the Supplied Accessories .................................................................................................................. 9
Components Guide.......................................................................................................................................... 10
Preparations
Preparing the Power Supply............................................................................................................................16
Preparing the Camcorder ................................................................................................................................19
Preparing the Lens .......................................................................................................................................... 24
Using the Wireless Controller.......................................................................................................................... 28
Loading/Unloading a Cassette ........................................................................................................................ 29
Inserting/Removing a Memory Card................................................................................................................30
Changing Settings with the MENU Button.......................................................................................................31
Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time............................................................................................................41
Recording
Recording ........................................................................................................................................................42
Selecting the Signal Standard (HD/SD)...........................................................................................................47
Changing the Aspect Ratio..............................................................................................................................48
End Search......................................................................................................................................................49
Zooming .......................................................................................................................................................... 50
Adjusting the Focus.........................................................................................................................................52
Using the ND Filter (Lenses with Built-in ND Filter).........................................................................................55
Selecting the Frame Rate................................................................................................................................56
Setting the Time Code.....................................................................................................................................58
Synchronizing the Camcorder’s Time Code....................................................................................................60
Setting the User Bit.......................................................................................................................................... 62
Audio Recording..............................................................................................................................................63
Image Stabilizer (Lenses Equipped with Image Stabilizer).............................................................................. 68
Using the Programmed AE Modes.................................................................................................................. 69
Recording in the Shutter-Priority (Tv) Mode.................................................................................................... 72
Recording in the Aperture-Priority (Av) Mode.................................................................................................. 73
Recording in the Manual Mode........................................................................................................................74
Adjusting the Exposure.................................................................................................................................... 75
Using AE Shift ................................................................................................................................................. 76
Adjusting the Gain ...........................................................................................................................................77
Setting the White Balance ...............................................................................................................................78
Using the Zebra Pattern .................................................................................................................................. 80
Using the Skin Detail Function ........................................................................................................................ 81
Using the Custom Preset................................................................................................................................. 82
Using Clear Scan............................................................................................................................................. 89
Using the Custom Keys................................................................................................................................... 90
Recording Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal ...............................................................................................93
Using the Faders .............................................................................................................................................94
Using the Digital Video Control........................................................................................................................95
Other Camcorder Functions/Settings .............................................................................................................. 96

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