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Page 2 - Important Usage Instructions

Intr oduction 2 E WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Important Usage Instructions Digital Video Camcorder, XL1 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) Thisdevice ...

Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Intr oduction 3 E IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word “product” refers tothe Canon Digital Video Camcorder DM-XL1A and all itsaccessories. 1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product isoperated. 2. Retain Instruct...

Page 5 - Setting the Audio Input — Four Channel; Intr; Contents; Introduction

~ When Making Manual Adjustments ...~ Adjusting the Focus ..........................................44Adjusting the Exposure ......................................45Using AE Shift ..................................................46Using the Zebra Pattern ......................................47Adju...

Page 6 - Thank you for choosing a Canon; The XL1 is supplied with the following accessories:

Intr oduction 6 E Thank you for choosing a Canon The XL1 is supplied with the following accessories: WL-D2000 WirelessController Two AAA batteries SS-1000 ShoulderStrap Lens cap BP-927 Battery Pack CA-900/CA-910Compact Power Adapter Lithium button battery DC-900 DC Coupler S-150 S-video Cable STV-15...

Page 7 - From wide-angle to 16; Introducing the XL1; SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer

Intr oduction 7 E Choose to operate the XL1 using the Manualrecording program to access the complete set ofmanual functions, for exceptional creativefreedom. From wide-angle to 16 × telephoto — with unparalleled optical quality. The digital zoomdoubles this magnification for even more dramaticresult...

Page 8 - Preparation; Any lens bearing the; Mounting the lens; Mounting and Removing XL Lenses

Preparation 8 E Any lens bearing the mark can be used with this camcorder. 1. Remove the dust cap from the lens and the body cap from the camcorder. 2. Align the red dot on the camera body with the mount positioning point (the red dot) on the lens, then turn the lens clockwise until it clicks and lo...

Page 9 - • To remove, reverse the above procedure.; Attaching the Lens Hood; • Use only lenses bearing the; Lens settings

Preparation 9 E 1. Remove the lens cap. 2. Align the hood with the lens lengthways, and the Canon logo facing to the left. 3. Twist it 90° into position (clockwise), so that the Canon logo is to the top. • You do not need to assert any pressure — screw the hood lightly into place. 4. Finally, tighte...

Page 10 - Loosen the locking screw and slide the; • Slide and hold the release lever on the; Adjusting for left eye/right eye operation; Adjusting the Viewfinder Unit; Right eye use

Preparation 10 E You can slide the viewfinder unit along the bracketto a position that best suits you — for use witheither the left or right eye. 1. Loosen the locking screw and slide the unit to the position you require along thebracket. 2. Tighten the locking screw. 3. Switch the eye cup around (i...

Page 11 - Adjusting to your viewing point; • In record pause mode, turn the viewfinder; Adjusting to your eyesight

Preparation 11 E To monitor the scene with your eye near to theviewfinder turn the EYE POINT SELECT switchto NEAR. To view the scene at a distance from theviewfinder, turn the switch to FAR. Adjusting to your viewing point EYE POINT SELECT NEAR FAR • In record pause mode, turn the viewfinder focusin...

Page 12 - microphone into the microphone clamp.; Attaching the External Microphone

Preparation 12 E 1. Loosen the microphone attachment screw on the viewfinder unit and insert the microphone into the microphone clamp. 2. Align the mark on the microphone with the mark on the clamp and tighten the screw to hold the microphone firmly in place. 3. Plug the microphone cable to the came...

Page 13 - Powering the XL1; current used by your camera.; Connecting the camera to an AC outlet

Preparation 13 E Powering the XL1 Before operating your camera, you will need to use the power adapter to: provide power from an AC outletorcharge a battery pack Notes:• The power adapter converts current from a household power socket (100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz) to the DC current used by your camera. •...

Page 14 - Charging and attaching the battery pack; direction of the arrow until it clicks into place.

Preparation 14 E Charging and attaching the battery pack Your battery pack was partially charged before it left the factory. It should have enough power for you tocheck that your camera is working properly. However, you must charge the battery pack fully if you want itto power the camera for more th...

Page 15 - Loading a Cassette; Make sure that you have inserted a power source.; Loading and unloading; Use videocassettes marked with the

Preparation 15 E Loading a Cassette 1. Make sure that you have inserted a power source. 2. Slide the EJECT 5 button across to release the cover. • Wait a couple of seconds for the cassette compartment to open automatically. 3. Load or unload the cassette. • Insert the cassette gently with the window...

Page 16 - Protecting tapes from accidental erasure; mark flashes in the display.; Cassette memory; the tape protect cover or touch the tape itself.

Preparation 16 E Protecting tapes from accidental erasure To protect your recording from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette so that it exposes the holeand the red mark. (This switch position is usually labeled SAVE or ERASE OFF.)If you load this cassette and put the camera in record p...

Page 17 - Supporting the Camera; Prepare the lens cap

Preparation 17 E Supporting the Camera • For extra comfort and control, attach the shoulder pad to the camera. • Clip the adapter unit onto the base of the camcorder and tighten the fixing screw using acoin. • When you are not using the shoulder pad, fold it in towards the camera until it clicks int...

Page 18 - Selecting from the Menus; There are two main menus:; VCR menu

Preparation 18 E Selecting from the Menus Many of the camera’s advanced functions are selected from menus which appear in the viewfinder. There are two main menus: 1. Camera menu (when the camera is in record pause mode: the POWER dial set to a recording program.) 2. VCR menu (when the POWER dial is...

Page 19 - • You can return to the full menu by pressing the

Preparation 19 E PHOTO SELF TIMER W T ZOOM START/STOP DATA CODE ON SCREEN MENU POWER VCR OFF Tv Av M A MENU 4, 5, 6 3, 7 1 2 1. Turn the POWER dial to a recording program or to VCR. 2. Slide open the red cover to reveal the menu operation keys. 3. Press the MENU button to open the menu. 4. Press r o...

Page 20 - Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamps; Insert two AAA batteries, following the; Inserting batteries

Preparation 20 E Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamps The supplied wireless controller can operate thecamera from a distance of up to 16 feet (5 m).Point it at either of the camera’s remote sensorswhile you press the buttons. The tally lamps light up to let you know that thecamera is in range a...

Page 21 - Turning off the tally lamps; You may therefore decide to turn them off.; Select the OFF setting and close the menu.; a signal from the wireless controller.; Turning off the remote sensors; appears in the viewfinder.

Preparation 21 E Turning off the tally lamps The tally lamps let you know that the camera isrecording. However, the flashing of the front lampmay be reflected into the lens during close-uprecording, or when recording through glass. You may therefore decide to turn them off. TALLY LAMP••OFF 1. Open e...

Page 22 - Setting the Date and Time; • The year display starts to flash in the viewfinder.; Setting the display style

Preparation 22 E Setting the Date and Time The date and/or time display forms part of the data code. You can choose to display or hide it duringplayback (see p. 54). Set the date and time display when you first start using your camera. Install the backup battery before youbegin (see p. 63). 1. Turn ...

Page 23 - Basic Recording; Before you start recording; in “record pause mode”.

Recor ding E 23 Basic Recording • Attach a power source (p. 13).• Load a cassette (p. 15).• Remove the lens cap and fasten the shoulder pad (p. 17).• Adjust the viewfinder (p. 10).• Choose your grip — side or top (p. 65). You may also want to install the backup battery (p. 63) in order to set the da...

Page 24 - Turning the camera recording displays ON/OFF; time code may not be written correctly.

Recor ding E 24 You can record and play back a tape in SP (standard play) and LP (long play) modes. LP extends tape usageby 1.5 times.To switch to LP mode, select REC MODE from the camera or VCR menu, select LP and then close themenu (for instructions on how to use the menus, refer to page 18). Chan...

Page 25 - autofocus can not keep pace with the zoom speed.; Zoom in

Recor ding E 25 Zooming (for Zoom Lenses) Operate the zoom controls from either the side grip or the camera handle.Turn the zoom control towards W to zoom out to wide-angle.Turn it towards T to zoom in to telephoto. You can also zoom in and out using the lens’s zoom ring.To control the speed of zoom...

Page 26 - digital zoom; Activate the digital zoom to double the camera’s zoom range.; Turn the POWER dial to any recording program.; • D.ZOOM is shown constantly in the viewfinder.; • The flashing display changes to show which

Recor ding E 26 32 × digital zoom Activate the digital zoom to double the camera’s zoom range. The zoom control continues to work as usual — the camera automatically switches between opticalzooming and digital zooming. • Image resolution is slightly lower when the magnification exceeds the optical z...

Page 27 - Turning the SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer On/Off; Easy Recording program.

Recor ding E 27 Turning the SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer On/Off ON STABILIZER OFF The Optical Image Stabilizer can compensate for a wide range of camera movement — you can recordstable images even if you are shooting from a moving car. Before you start recording, slide the STABILIZER switch o...

Page 28 - zoom lens; Using the ND Filter (for appropriate lenses)

Recor ding E 28 On bright days or when recording very bright scenes, despite the iris being at its smallest aperture, blurringof the image may occur. In such cases, using an ND filter should remove this problem. The 16 × zoom lens XL comes with a built-in ND filter.The ND FILTER switch is located on...

Page 29 - down the PHOTO button lightly once more.; Press the PHOTO button fully down to take the still picture.; disappears from the viewfinder.

Recor ding E 29 Taking Still Pictures (Photo Mode) You can record still pictures like a photograph. The camera records the picture to tape for approximately 6seconds. The exposure is automatically adjusted.There are two PHOTO buttons, to let you take still images from both gripping positions. 1. Set...

Page 30 - Choosing the Movie Mode; Choose the FRAME setting and close the menu.; • FRAME appears in the viewfinder.

Recor ding E 30 Choosing the Movie Mode (Normal/Frame) The Frame mode can be used when you want to look at a video, scene by scene, free from field slippage(the “flicker” that normally occurs when you pause a video). The vertical resolution of the image isimproved by 1.5 × . During playback, pause t...

Page 31 - Searching and Reviewing While Recording; Make sure the camera is in record pause mode.; Record search; • The camera returns to record pause mode.

Recor ding E 31 Searching and Reviewing While Recording When the camera is in record pause mode, you can use record review to play back the last few seconds ofyour recording and then return automatically to record pause mode. 1. Make sure the camera is in record pause mode. 2. Press and release the ...

Page 32 - Using the Various Recording Programs; mark is displayed and then disappears after 4 seconds.; Easy Recording

Recor ding E 32 Using the Various Recording Programs The camera provides you with a choice of six recording programs. They use different combinations ofcamera settings in order to adjust the exposure and other functions to match the recording situation. The name of your selected recording program ap...

Page 33 - Manual

Recor ding E 33 Select this program for total creative freedom whenoperating the camcorder. You can set aperture andshutter speeds completely independently to giveyou exactly the exposure you require. There are 27 shutter speed settings, between 1/60and 1/15000 of a second and 27 aperture values,bet...

Page 34 - Av; and; Tv; Check the image in the viewfinder while setting the aperture.

Recor ding E 34 Use this program to let you select the aperture (irisdiameter) to give you maximum control over thedepth of field. A large F number (a small aperture) gives a greaterdepth of field. Giving priority to the aperture (aperture-priority: Av) Av Av F2.8 Use this program to let you select ...

Page 35 - Activating the Slow Shutter; the shutter speed to 1/60 by pressing the shutter; Turn the POWER dial to the Auto or Manual recording program.

Recor ding E 35 • The flashing display changes to show which effect you can select. • The camera only displays selectable effects. Activating the Slow Shutter D.EFFECT SELECT ON/OFF POWER VCR OFF Tv Av M A E - T F A D No Display W S S L O 0 . 3 O O M D . Z W S S L O 5 . 1 W S S L O . 8 3. Press the ...

Page 36 - The XL1 can record sound in three audio modes:; Selecting the Audio Mode; Recording” on the next page.

Recor ding E 36 The XL1 can record sound in three audio modes: • 16-bit (48kHz, 2 channel) for the highest sound quality• 12-bit ST-1 (32kHz, 2 from 4 channels) for recording on two channels (stereo 1), leaving two channels (stereo 2) free for you to add new sound at a later date. • 12-bit ST-1, 2 (...

Page 37 - Setting the Audio Input — Two Channel Recording; Slide the INPUT SELECT switch to AUDIO 1.; • This assigns the AUDIO 1 RCA jacks as the source for the audio input.; Slide the REC LEVEL switch of the AUDIO 1/MIC controls to M.; • MANU appears in the audio LCD pannel.; balance between the two inputs.; • Adjust the headphone volume by rotating the PHONES LEVEL dial.; Setting the recording level for two channel recording; loud places) slide the INPUT SELECT switch to ATT.; B. Using the AUDIO 1 RCA jacks

Recor ding E 37 Set the input for Stereo 1 in one of two ways, A or B, depending on the source for the input: Setting the Audio Input — Two Channel Recording 1. Change the audio mode at the menu if necessary (see page 36). 2. Slide the INPUT SELECT switch to AUDIO 1. • This assigns the AUDIO 1 RCA j...

Page 38 - (corresponding to the L and R channels of the AUDIO 2 RCA jacks).; selecting the appropriate option for AUDIO 2 IN:; Setting the Audio Input — Four Channel Recording

Recor ding E 38 In normal recording conditions, the camera sets the audio recording level automatically as long as you slidethe REC LEVEL switch to A (automatic).You can also set the recording level manually: 1. Set the recording level for stereo 1 in exactly the same way as for two channel recordin...

Page 39 - VARIABLE is chosen at the VCR menu, it is fixed during camera mode.; Headphones; Making a Sound Check

Recor ding E 39 Press the AUDIO MONITOR button to make a sound check — stereo 1 only (ST1), stereo 2 only (ST2) orboth (MIX) [each in turn].• Your choice is selected a few seconds after you last pressed the button, and shown in the viewfinder and audio LCD panel. • Unlike selecting the audio output ...

Page 40 - Turn the POWER dial to any recording; Activating the fade trigger; Fading In and Out Between Scenes; • The flashing display changes to show which effect you can select.

Recor ding E 40 Set the fade trigger each time you wish to use it(both before you fade in and again before you fadeout).FADE-T is shown constantly in the viewfinderwhen it is ready for use. 1. Turn the POWER dial to any recording program (except Easy Recording). 2. Press the D.EFFECT SELECT button t...

Page 41 - Press the MENU button once more to close the menu.

Recor ding E 41 Notes:• You cannot select a different digital effect while the fade trigger is still turned on.• You can turn the fade trigger off before you use it by pressing the D.EFFECT ON/OFF button again.• You are unable to use the fade trigger with the Easy Recording program.• The fade trigge...

Page 42 - Setting the Self-Timer; Press the wireless controller’s SELF TIMER button.; • SELF TIMER appears in the viewfinder.; Press the wireless controller’s START/STOP button.; • SELF TIMER disappears from the viewfinder when recording begins.

Recor ding E 42 Setting the Self-Timer 1. Press the wireless controller’s SELF TIMER button. • SELF TIMER appears in the viewfinder. 2 Press the wireless controller’s START/STOP button. • The camera starts to record after a 2 second countdown period (or after 10 seconds if you press the start/stop b...

Page 43 - Using a Canon Speedlite for Flash Photography

Recor ding E 43 Using a Canon Speedlite for Flash Photography (optional) For SLR-style flash photography, attach a CanonSpeedlite 380EX to the camera using the optionalFA-100 Flash Adaptor. Attach its hot shoe cube tothe XL1’s accessory shoe, and the flash cable tothe flash adapter terminal. Use the...

Page 44 - Adjusting the Focus; Manual focus; • To resume autofocus, slide the focus switch to; Temporary focus override

Recor ding E 44 Adjusting the Focus The camera can focus automatically. All you have to do is point it, and whatever is in the center of thedisplay will usually be in sharp focus. If it does not seem to be focusing well, it may be because the subjectis not suitable for autofocus (page 70). Also, if ...

Page 45 - Adjusting the Exposure; Exposure lock; speeds and 8 possible F numbers.

Recor ding E 45 Adjusting the Exposure Notes:• You cannot lock the exposure in the M (Manual) recording program.• The standard exposure level depends on which recording program you have selected, but the shutter normally operates at 1/60 of a second. • Exposure lock is canceled if you change the set...

Page 46 - Using AE Shift; Turn the POWER dial to the Auto, Tv or Av recording program.

Recor ding E 46 By controlling the level of the automatic exposure (AE) function, you can lighten or darken the imageslightly. This allows you to compensate for backlit subjects or subjects with predominately dark or lighttones. Using AE Shift 1. Turn the POWER dial to the Auto, Tv or Av recording p...

Page 47 - Open the camera menu and select ZEBRA.; Using the Zebra Pattern

Recor ding E 47 The zebra pattern is a series of diagonal stripes that appear in the viewfinder to highlight areas ofoverexposure. Use as a guide to setting the aperture (iris) and shutter speed. 1. Open the camera menu and select ZEBRA. 2. Select the ON setting and close the menu. Using the Zebra P...

Page 48 - When the GAIN knob is set to; Turn the POWER dial to any recording program except; Low noise recording for indoor, low light or low contrast scenes.; Adjusting the Gain

Recor ding E 48 When the GAIN knob is set to n (auto) the camera adjusts the gain automatically. You can also rotate the GAIN dial to one of the five preset levels that range from –3 to +12 dB. 1. Turn the POWER dial to any recording program except [ [ (Easy Recording) or (Spotlight). 2. Press the G...

Page 49 - Recor; Adjusting the White Balance; Setting the white balance

1. Turn the POWER dial to any recording program (except the [ Easy Recording program). 2. Press the white balance selector knob so that it pops out. You can now turn it to choose between A for auto white balance, for indoor lighting, for outdoor lighting, or turn it to the right to set the white bal...

Page 51 - Playing back a Cassette; Attach a power source and turn the POWER dial to VCR.; • To end playback, press the STOP

Pla ybac k E 51 Playing back a Cassette You can use the viewfinder for instant, on-the-spot playback. To play back your recordings on a TV, see p. 56. To use the wireless controller, see p. 20. Note:• To avoid accidental recording, make sure that you slide the tab on the cassette so that it exposes ...

Page 52 - Other playback modes

Pla ybac k E 52 Playback Pause To view the video as a still picture press the PAUSE a button. To resume normal playback, press it again, or press the PLAY e button. The camera automatically goes into stop mode after about five minutes’ playback pause. Edit SearchWhen the camera is in playback pause,...

Page 53 - ae; Forward; Special playback

Pla ybac k E 53 Note:• Mosaic-like noise appears on the screen during some of the VCR modes. These can only be operated from the wireless controller (p. 20) Frame AdvanceTo play back frame by frame, press the +/ ae button repeatedly during playback pause. Press and hold to play back continuous frame...

Page 54 - Displaying Data Code; Press the MENU button once more to close the menu.; • The data code will read “— — —” in the following situations:

Pla ybac k E 54 A data code, containing the date and time the recording was made and other camera data (shutter speed andexposure settings) is automatically recorded on a special data section of the tape. During playback, the data code can be displayed or hidden while the camera is in play, reverse ...

Page 55 - Searching Through Your Recorded “Photos”

Pla ybac k E 55 Searching Through Your Recorded “Photos” (Photo Search) Move quickly through still pictures recorded anywhere on a tape. • You can only use this function from the Wireless Controller. 1. Turn the POWER dial to VCR. 2. Press the and buttons to move backwards or forwards through the st...

Page 56 - Connections for Playback on a TV Screen; See your TV or VCR instruction manual for further details.; STV-150 Stereo Video Cable; terminal

Pla ybac k E 56 Connections for Playback on a TV Screen You can connect the camera to a TV or VCR in order to play back your recordings. You will need to attacha power source to the camera (see p. 13). See your TV or VCR instruction manual for further details. • Use the S-150 S-video Cable to connec...

Page 57 - Editing to a VCR; Start to play it back while you monitor the picture on the TV.; • See “Connections for Playback on a TV screen” on p. 56.; Preparations

Pla ybac k E 57 R L V L R S AUDIO 1 S-VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO STV-150 Stereo Video Cable S-150 S-video Cable Editing to a VCR 1. Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly ahead of the section you want to copy. 2. Start to play it back while you monitor the picture on the TV. 3. Start recording on th...

Page 58 - • If you press the; DV Dubbing (DV terminal conforming to IEEE1394)

Pla ybac k E 58 REC Digital video equipment fitted with this terminal lets you edit, copy and transfer data digitally, withimperceptible loss in image and sound quality. The DV terminal is for both line-in and line-out, since asingle DV cable can handle data in both directions. Use a Canon CV-150F D...

Page 59 - The REMOTE; REMOTE

Pla ybac k E 59 REMOTE The REMOTE m terminal allows you to connect the camera to editing equipment. Some buttons onediting equipment may operate differently fromthose on the camera. • m (LANC) is a trademark. It stands for Local Application Control Bus System. • We cannot guarantee the results when ...

Page 60 - a) Press the AUDIO MONITOR button to display; Selecting the Audio Output

Pla ybac k E 60 a) Press the AUDIO MONITOR button to display “STEREO1”, “STEREO2”, and “MIX”, each inturn.• Your choice is selected a few seconds after you last pressed the button. If you choose “MIX” you can go on to mix the balance.• Use the r / t cursor keys to choose the mix balance. (or the ST-...

Page 61 - Make sure the camera is set to VCR mode.; • You cannot mix the balance without first releasing the

Pla ybac k E 61 (ii) Choosing the output channel 1. Make sure the camera is set to VCR mode. 2. Open the menu and select the output channel. Notes:• When you have chosen the output, “STEREO1”, “STEREO2”, or “MIX” is shown in the top left of theviewfinder and in the audio LCD panel. If you turnthe po...

Page 62 - Notes on Using the Batteries; Charging and recording times; • Recording time will be shorter than usual at low; • The indicator is not constant — different levels; How much power is left?

Ad ditional Inf ormation E 62 Notes on Using the Batteries Charging and recording times Battery pack BP-927 BP-941 (supplied) (option) Time needed for full recharge 3h 50 min. 4h 40 min. Maximum recording time 1h 30 min. 2h 15 min. • These times may vary.• You will get more recording time if you tur...

Page 63 - use, and wipe them with a dry cloth or tissue if necessary.

Additional Information E 63 Taking care of the battery pack Always attach the terminal cover.• Do not allow any metal objects to touch the terminals, as this can cause a short circuit anddamage the battery pack. Attach the terminalcover whenever the battery pack is not beingused. Installing the back...

Page 64 - or inside a car in hot weather, for example.

Ad ditional Inf ormation E 64 Cautions:• Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools — this will cause a short circuit.• Wipe the battery with a clean, dry cloth to ensure proper contact.• Keep the back-up battery out of reach of children — if it is swallowed, contact a physician ...

Page 65 - Camera Holding Styles; • You can grip the camera from the side grip, or; Choose the grip; Standard holding style

Additional Information E 65 Camera Holding Styles For maximum stability, place your right hand through the side grip belt and keep your right elbow pressedagainst your body. Rest the rear of the camera against the front of your shoulder and then support the lenswith your left hand. • You can grip th...

Page 66 - Maintenance; cause it to malfunction.; Cautions

Ad ditional Inf ormation E 66 Maintenance Avoid high temperatures and high humidity.• Do not leave the camera inside a car in hot weather, for example.• Be careful of heat radiating from video lighting equipment.• Do not take the camera into a humid room. Avoid sudden changes in temperature.• If you...

Page 67 - solvents such as paint thinner.

Additional Information E 67 Power sources• You can use the compact power adapter to operate your camera and charge battery packs in any country where the electricity supply is between 110 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Contact your Canon dealer forinformation about plug adapters for overseas use. TV playba...

Page 68 - Condensation; Condensation may become a problem:

Ad ditional Inf ormation E 68 Condensation Condensation may form on the camera when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place. Using thecamera while condensation is present can damage both the tape and the camera. Condensation may become a problem: • When you bring the camera from a cold place t...

Page 69 - Troubleshooting

Additional Information E 69 Troubleshooting Cause and/or what to do about it • The camera is not switched on (p. 23, 51).• The cassette is not loaded or is set for erasure prevention (p. 15-16). • The tape has reached the end.• The battery pack is exhausted or not properly attached (p. 13, 14, 62). ...

Page 70 - Cause and/or what to do about it; • There are a few restrictions on using the digital; Problem

Ad ditional Inf ormation E 70 Note:Some subjects are not suitable for autofocus. In these situations, you will often get better results usingmanual focus (see p. 44). • Horizontal stripes• Many subjects at different distances• Behind glass• Without much contrast (e.g. a white wall)• Reflective surfa...

Page 71 - Miscellaneous

Additional Information E 71 Cause and/or what to do about it • The remote sensor is turned off (p. 21).• The batteries are dead or not inserted. • They are turned off (p. 21). • This is unlikely, but may happen if you use the camera in places where the air pressure is low, inan airplane for example....

Page 72 - The XL1 System Diagram

Ad ditional Inf ormation E 72 The XL1 System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) BP-911, BP-914,BP-924, BP-927, BP-941Battery Pack WL-D2000Wireless Controller MiniDVVideo Cassette FS-72UFilter Set Extender XL 1.6 × 16 × Zoom Lens 3 × Zoom XL 3.4–10.2mm EF Adapter XL EFlens CB-900 Car Ba...

Page 73 - Optional Accessories

Additional Information E 73 HC-3000 System CaseA solid, lockable case that provides safe and stylishprotection for the camera during transportation andstorage. MA-100 Microphone Adapter/Shoulder PadAllows you to use a mic. that has XLR connectorswith the XL1, plus makes shoulder-mountedshooting poss...

Page 75 - Provided accessories:

Additional Information E 75 380EX SpeedliteAttaches to the XL1 to give SLR-style flashphotography (the optional FA-100 Flash Adapter isalso necessary). CH-900 Dual Battery Charger/ HolderThis holds two battery packs and can charge themboth consectively.It can then be connected directly to the XL1 us...

Page 76 - Finding Your Way Around the XL1

Ad ditional Inf ormation E 76 Finding Your Way Around the XL1 LIGHT Remote sensor (p. 21) Tally lamp (p. 21) Accessory shoe (p. 43) Stereo microphone (p. 12) Viewfinder cable (p. 67) Zooming ring (p. 25) Focusing ring (p. 44) Lens hood (p.9 ) EXP. LOCK button (p. 45) IRIS wheel (p. 34, 45) EYE POINT...

Page 80 - Screen Displays; indicates a flashing display.

Ad ditional Inf ormation E 80 Screen Displays To display the date and time on a connected TV,press the wireless controller’s DATA CODE buttonwhen the camera is in VCR mode with a tapeloaded. Press the wireless controller’s ON SCREEN buttonto see the other displays on the TV screen. (Thedisplays appe...

Page 82 - Flash is charging

Ad ditional Inf ormation E 82 The 16:9 effects: the displayflashes when the effect hasbeenselected, and appears steadilywhen it is activated (p. 41). Digital effects: the display flashes when the function hasbeing selected and appearssteadily when it is activated (p. 40). Slow shutter effects can no...

Page 83 - Appears when you press the; Time Code

Additional Information E 83 Appears when the battery packis exhausted (p. 14, 62). Appears when the tape hasreached the end. Refer to page 16. Appears when you press the 2 (record) button if the DV cableis not connected properly (p. 58). Refer to page 68. Appears as a warning to protectthe tape and ...

Page 84 - Main LCD panel

Ad ditional Inf ormation E 84 Main LCD panel Audio LCD panel 0 2 6 20 40 30 ST - 1 MIX ST - 2 50 R L -dB 12 MANU PB PB Recording mode (p. 24) Exposure lock (p. 45) F number(aperture size)(p. 34) Audio mode(p. 36) L, R Recording levels (p. 38) Shutter speed(p. 34) Remaining batterypower (p. 62) Time ...

Page 85 - Specifications; Canon is a trademark of Canon Inc.

Additional Information E 85 Specifications XL1 Power Supply (rated): 7.2 V DCPower Consumption (while recording, AF=ON): 9.5 W (Approx., recording with the AF turnedon) Television system: EIS standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC colorsignal Video recording system: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning sy...

Page 86 - Index; Recharging the Battery Pack,

Ad ditional Inf ormation E 86 Index Å Abroad, Using the Camera, 67Accessories, 6, 73Adapter, AC, 13AE Programs, 32AE Shift, 46Audio Input, 37Audio Output, 60Audio/Video Terminals, 56Auto, 33Autofocus, 44 ı Backup Battery, 63Basic Recording, 23Battery Pack, 14 Ç Cables, 6, 56Cassettes, 15Charging the...

Page 87 - CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY; CANON; CANADA

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 digital video equipment purchased in Canada. This limited warranty is only effective uponpresentation of a bill of sale or other proof of ...