Canon XH A1s - Manual

Canon XH A1s

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – Important Usage Instructions
  • Page 3 – IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
  • Page 5 – Ultimate HD Quality
  • Page 6 – About this Manual; Troubleshooting; Conventions Used in this Manual; Operating modes; Trademark Acknowledgements
  • Page 7 – About the HD/HDV and SD/DV Specifications
  • Page 8 – Contents
  • Page 10 – Checking the Supplied Accessories
  • Page 11 – Components Guide; Left side view
  • Page 12 – Right side view
  • Page 13 – Front view
  • Page 14 – Top view
  • Page 15 – WL-D5000 Wireless Controller
  • Page 16 – Preparing the Power Supply; Charging the Battery Pack; Attaching the Battery Pack; To Remove the Battery
  • Page 17 – dial set to OFF for at least 24 hours.
  • Page 18 – Charging, Recording and Playback Times; Battery Pack; HDV
  • Page 19 – Preparing the Camcorder; Attaching and Detaching the Eye Cup; Attaching the Eye Cup; Dioptric Adjustment
  • Page 20 – Using the LCD Display; OPEN switch in the direction; Adjusting the Viewfinder/LCD Display; Adjust the setting with the SELECT/SET dial and press the dial.
  • Page 21 – Using the Viewfinder and the LCD Display Simultaneously; Press the MENU button to close the menu.; Attaching an External Microphone; Loosen the microphone lock screw on the
  • Page 22 – Place the lens hood on the front of the lens
  • Page 23 – Opening and Closing the Terminal Covers; Opening the Terminal Covers; Open the terminal cover and pull it out.; Closing the Terminal Covers
  • Page 24 – Using the Wireless Controller; Inserting the Batteries; Insert the batteries following the + and –; Make sure to replace both batteries at the
  • Page 25 – Loading/Removing a Cassette; Use only videocassettes marked with the; switch to open; Close the cassette compartment by
  • Page 26 – Inserting/Removing a Memory Card; You can use only; Inserting the Card
  • Page 27 – Changing Settings with the MENU Button; Selecting Menus and Settings; Press the MENU button to open the
  • Page 28 – Press the MENU button to close the menu and start the clock.
  • Page 30 – Recording; Recording; Press the lock button and set the; When You Have Finished Recording; Before You Begin Recording
  • Page 31 – Power Saving Mechanisms; Power Save Function; VCR Stop Function
  • Page 32 – Screen Displays while Recording; Time code; Remaining battery charge
  • Page 33 – Selecting the On-Screen Displays; Reviewing the Recording; Press and release the
  • Page 34 – Locating the End of the Last Scene; Press the END SEARCH button.
  • Page 35 – Zooming; Move the zoom lever toward; Zoom Speed; Zoom lever on the side grip:; ZOOM SPEED switch; VAR
  • Page 36 – Zoom buttons on the carrying handle:; Zoom buttons on the supplied wireless controller:; Zoom Preset; Presetting the Zoom; Set the POSITION PRESET switch to; Returning to the Preset Zoom Position; Move the POSITION PRESET ON/SET switch to ON.
  • Page 37 – Adjusting the Focus; The camcorder can be set to Autofocus or Manual Focus.; and Magnifying functions (; Autofocus; Follow the procedure below to change the autofocus mode.; Temporary Focus Override
  • Page 38 – Manual focus; Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus.
  • Page 39 – Using the Focus Assist Functions (Peaking and Magnifying); Peaking
  • Page 40 – Focus Preset; Presetting the Focus; Set the POSITION PRESET switch to FOCUS.; Setting the Focus Preset Speed; Returning to the Preset Focus position; Focus Limit and Macro Shooting
  • Page 41 – Using the ND Filter; Screen display
  • Page 42 – Selecting the Frame Rate
  • Page 43 – Selecting the 24F Pulldown Mode; SD
  • Page 44 – Setting the Time Code; Selecting the Frame Setting; The time code runs only when recording.
  • Page 46 – Synchronizing the Camcorder’s Time Code; camcorder offers the following synchronization options.; Connection Diagram; Genlock
  • Page 47 – About the Side Panel Indications
  • Page 48 – Setting the User Bit; the external user bit on the tape.; setting option and press the SELECT/SET dial.; Displaying the User Bit
  • Page 49 – Audio Recording; Selecting the DV Audio Mode
  • Page 50 – Recording Audio; Selecting the Audio Channel; External Microphones that can be Connected; Condenser microphones with independent power supply.
  • Page 51 – Using the XLR terminals; Connect a microphone to one of the XLR; Adjusting the Audio Recording Level; microphone connected to the XLR terminal) to ATT.
  • Page 52 – Manual Audio Adjustment
  • Page 53 – Embedded Audio
  • Page 54 – Image Stabilizer
  • Page 55 – Using the Programmed AE Modes; Auto; Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage.
  • Page 56 – Press the lock button and turn the; The symbol of the selected mode appears.
  • Page 58 – Recording in Manual Mode; Available settings; dial to
  • Page 59 – Push AE
  • Page 60 – Available shutter speeds when recording still images:; Select the shutter speed with the
  • Page 61 – Select the aperture with the iris ring.; Av
  • Page 62 – Adjusting the Exposure; Exposure Lock; AE Shift; or; option and close the menu.
  • Page 63 – Gain; Assigning Gain Values to the GAIN Switch Positions; and then one of the GAIN switch options.; Gain level
  • Page 64 – Gain Fine Tuning; Selecting the Gain Level
  • Page 65 – White Balance; Selecting the Automatic White Balance; Set the AWB switch to ON.; Selecting One of the Preset Modes; dial to a recording mode; White balance setting
  • Page 66 – Setting the Color Temperature; Setting a Custom White Balance; Recording with a Custom White Balance Previously Set
  • Page 67 – Zebra Pattern; Selecting the Zebra Pattern Level; Activating the Zebra Pattern
  • Page 68 – Color Correction; Determining the Color to be Corrected; Adjusting the Color Correction
  • Page 69 – Activating the Color Correction
  • Page 70 – Skin Detail Function; Determining the Tone to be Detected as Skin Area; Activating the Skin Detail Function; Select a setting option and close the menu.
  • Page 71 – Selective Noise Reduction; Determining the Area to be Corrected; Activating the Selective Noise Reduction
  • Page 72 – Clear Scan; Turn the SHUTTER dial to set the shutter
  • Page 73 – Custom Keys; To check the current custom key settings:
  • Page 76 – [CP BKWD KEY] Custom Preset Backward Key; Press the CUSTOM KEY 2 button.
  • Page 77 – Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal; 7) you can choose between SMPTE standard-definition color bars; Select the standard of the color bars signal
  • Page 78 – Video Signal Output Standards; The standard of the video signal output from the HD/SD SDI (; Standard of Video Output while Recording
  • Page 79 – Connecting to a Monitor/TV; Connection to a High Definition Monitor or HDTV; Using the HD/SD SDI Terminal; OUT and VIEWFINDER
  • Page 81 – Using the HDV/DV Terminal; Using the A/V1 or VIDEO 2 Terminal; TV sets equipped with the Video ID-1 System
  • Page 82 – Connection to a Standard Definition TV or Monitor
  • Page 83 – Audio Output; Selecting the Audio Output Level; Selecting the Audio Monitor
  • Page 85 – Digital Video Control; If the button was pressed while the camcorder was recording:
  • Page 86 – Copyright Signal
  • Page 88 – Connecting to a Computer
  • Page 89 – Custom Preset Settings; Custom Preset Parameters
  • Page 90 – Changing Custom Preset Parameters; SELECT CP] and then select the name of the custom
  • Page 91 – Renaming a Custom Preset File; When you finish renaming the custom preset file, press the dial.; Protecting a Custom Preset File; Resetting a Custom Preset File
  • Page 92 – Activating the Custom Preset Settings; Copying a Custom Preset File to the Memory Card
  • Page 93 – Reading a Custom Preset File from a Still Image; 7) you can select to save the custom preset settings; CARD
  • Page 97 – Customized Functions; mode. You can adjust up to 3 different; Changing the Custom Function Settings; Make the selection as necessary and press the dial.
  • Page 98 – Copying a Custom Function File to the Memory Card; Select the destination file on the memory card [; Reading a Custom Function File from the Memory Card; the settings from the memory card.
  • Page 100 – List of Custom Functions and Setting Options; The default value for all items is the option assigned to 00.
  • Page 103 – Customized On-Screen Displays; Changing the Custom Display Settings; dial. Make the selection as necessary and press the dial.; press the dial and close the menu.; Resetting a Custom Display File
  • Page 104 – [DV REC MODE] Recording Mode in Standard Definition
  • Page 105 – [TAPE REMAINDER] Remaining Time on the Tape; [CARD] Icons Related to Recording Still Images
  • Page 106 – Location of the Custom Displays
  • Page 107 – Playing Back a Tape; Special Playback Modes
  • Page 108 – Adjusting the Volume of Headphones or the Built-in Speaker; Turn the SELECT/SET dial to adjust the volume.; DV
  • Page 109 – Returning to a Pre-marked Position; This function is operated with the wireless controller.; Index Search; Press the SEARCH SELECT button to display the
  • Page 110 – Date Search; Data Code; Selecting the Data Code; Displaying the Data Code; Press the DATA CODE button on the wireless controller.
  • Page 111 – Remote Sensor Mode; To change the remote sensor mode of the camcorder; To change the remote sensor mode of the wireless controller
  • Page 112 – Selecting the Still Image Quality/Size; Changing the Still Image Quality; You can choose from Super fine, Fine and Normal.; Changing the Still Image Size
  • Page 113 – File Numbers
  • Page 114 – Recording Still Images on a Memory Card; dial to a recording program and set the
  • Page 115 – Capturing a Still Image from a Tape; 7) you can select to activate the capturing of a still
  • Page 116 – Screen Displays during Still Image Recording; Reviewing a Still Image Right After Recording; Image Quality and Size; ” Card Access Display
  • Page 117 – Drive Mode; Changing the Drive Mode; Auto Exposure Bracketing
  • Page 118 – Metering Mode; and set the
  • Page 119 – Using an Optional Flash; Connecting a Speedlite Flash; dial to a recording mode other than
  • Page 120 – Playing Back Still Images from a Memory Card; Slideshow
  • Page 121 – Image Jump Function; Press and hold the; Displaying the Recording Data; Repeatedly press the DISP. button to display the recording data.
  • Page 122 – Erasing Still images; You can erase still images one at a time or all at once.; Erasing a Single Still Image; Select the still image you wish to erase.; Erasing All Images
  • Page 123 – Protecting Still images; Protecting a Single Still Image; Select the still image you wish to protect.; Protecting Still Images from the Index Screen; Move the zoom lever toward; Select the image you wish to protect and press the dial.; Close the menu to return to the index screen.
  • Page 124 – Initializing a Memory Card
  • Page 125 – Print Order Settings; Selecting Still Images for Printing (Print Order); Select the still image you wish to print.; Setting Print Orders from the Index Screen; Close the menu to return to the index screen.; Erasing All Print Orders
  • Page 126 – Menu Options and Default Settings; and 2 will be output.; Setting
  • Page 132 – Custom Preset Submenu (CUSTOMIZE CUSTOM PRESET)
  • Page 133 – Custom Function Submenu (CUSTOMIZE CUSTOM FUNCTION)
  • Page 134 – Custom Displays
  • Page 135 – Settings Memorized and Retained
  • Page 136 – Screen Displays; Screen Displays during Recording
  • Page 137 – Screen Displays during Playback
  • Page 138 – Side panel
  • Page 139 – List of Messages; Message
  • Page 140 – Camcorder Handling Precautions; Be careful of heat generated by lighting equipment.; Storage; make sure that the camcorder is still working properly.; Cleaning; Camcorder Body and Lens; volatile solvents such as paint thinner.; LCD Screen; it with a soft dry cloth.
  • Page 141 – Viewfinder; Battery Pack Handling Precautions; cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack.
  • Page 142 – About the battery terminal cover; Cassette Handling Precautions; stored for a long time.; Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure; Memory Card; card reader or PC/PCMCIA memory card adapter.
  • Page 143 – Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery; To recharge the built-in lithium battery:; Video Heads; Consult a Canon Service Center.
  • Page 144 – Condensation; Condensation may form in the following cases:; How to avoid condensation:; Using the Camcorder Abroad; Power Sources
  • Page 145 – Power Source
  • Page 147 – System Diagram; (Availability differs from area to area)
  • Page 148 – Optional Accessories; Battery Packs
  • Page 149 – ZR-2000 Zoom Remote Controller; Product Codes; Provided accessories:
  • Page 150 – Specifications; System
  • Page 151 – CA-920 Compact Power Adapter; Terminals
  • Page 152 – Index
  • Page 154 – CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY; CANADA
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