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Using a Additional
Introduction Preparations Recording Playback Editing Memory Card Information
PUB. DIE-173
PUB. DIE-173
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER
E
CANON INC.
Instruction Manual
Canon Europa N.V.
P.O. Box 2262, 1180 EG Amstelveen, the Netherlands
Canon UK Ltd.
Ribcon Way
Luton Bedfordshire LU4 9UR
Telephone 0870-241-2161
Canon Australia Pty. Ltd
1 Thomas Holt Drive, North Ryde, N.S.W. 2113, Australia
Telephone 805-2000, Fax 887-4484
Canon New Zealand Ltd
Fred Thomas Drive, Takapuna, P.O. Box 33-
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Important Usage Instructions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). E NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. CAUTION: DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE. For Users
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Introduction Operating Steps and Reference Guide Your camcorder is supplied with two manuals: the “Digital Video Camcorder XM2 Instruction Manual” and the “Digital Video Solution Disk Instruction Manual”. E Digital Video Camcorder XM2 Instruction Manual Preparations Recording Playback Editing Using the Memory Card Digital Video Solution Disk Instruction Manual Installing the Software Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer Downloading the Still Image to a Computer 3
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Contents Manual Adjustments Introduction E Adjusting the Exposure Manually ................ 74 Important Usage Instructions ........................ 2 Adjusting the Focus Manually .................... 77 Operating Steps and Reference Guide .......... 3 Setting the White Balance .......................... 78 Thank You For Choosing a Canon ................ 6 Using the AE Shift ...................................... 80 Introducing the XM2 .................................... 7 Using the Custom Pres
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Introduction 6 cm 6 cm Settings of the Still Images Recorded Additional Information E on a Memory Card .................................. 120 Notes on Using the Batteries .................... 134 Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protect)...... 122 Maintenance ............................................ 137 Marking a Still Image for Printing Troubleshooting ........................................ 141 (Print Mark).............................................. 123 The XM2 System Diagram .........
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Thank You For Choosing a Canon First, we’d like to thank you for purchasing this Your camcorder is supplied with the following Canon camcorder. Its advanced technology accessories: E makes it very easy to use — you will soon be Lens Hood Large Eye Cup WL-D74 Wireless Two AA batteries making high-quality videos which will give you Controller pleasure for years to come. To get the most out of your new camcorder, we recommend that you read this manual Lithium Button Battery WL-D77 Wireless thorough
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Introduction Introducing the XM2 3CCD System with Pixel Shift IEEE 1394 DV Terminal E Technology The DV terminal allows high- quality transfer with virtually no The Canon XM2 has three CCDs, delivering deterioration in quality of images. outstanding picture quality, highly accurate You can edit and process images colour reproduction and a wide dynamic range by connecting the camcorder to a with virtually no colour noise. On top of that, PC with the IEEE 1394 terminal. Canon uses a broadcast tech
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Finding Your Way Around the XM2 E (play/pause) button (p. 85)/ Title Mix button (p. 128)/ SLIDE SHOW button (p. 119) (fast forward) button (p. 85)/ (rewind) button (p. 85)/ CARD + button (p. 118) CARD – button (p. 118) (stop) button (p. 85)/ REC PAUSE button (p. 98,100) INDEX SCREEN button (p. 119) AUDIO DUB. button (p. 106) AV INSERT button (p. 103) PHOTO button (p. 46, 116) START/STOP button (p. 33) Zoom controller (p. 40) Speaker (p. 87) Backup battery cover
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Preparations E Carrying handle Zoom controller (p. 40) PHOTO button (p. 46, 116) Strap mount (p. 13) Lock lever (p. 33) Eyepiece adapter Stereo microphone (p. 12) (p. 54) Lens hood (p. 12) Viewfinder focusing lever (p. 12) Lens hood locking screw TAPE/CARD switch (p. 12) (p. 18, 33) DC terminal Start/stop button (p. 33) MIC terminal (p. 55, 106) u (LANC) terminal (p. 96) (phones) terminal (p. 87) USB terminal (p. 132) DV IN/OUT terminal (p. 97, 101, 103, 111) Cassette compartment A
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E ND FILTER ON/OFF button (p. 45) POWER switch (p. 33) FOCUS A/M button (p. 77) REC (record) SEARCH Focus ring (p. 77) button(p. 49)/ Record review Advanced accessory shoe button (p. 49) (p. 66, 71-73) Tally lamp (p. 29) Remote sensor (p. 27) Strap mount (p. 13) Audio level indicator (p. 55) WHITE BALANCE W (set) button (p. 78) WHITE BALANCE SELECT button (p. 78) D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button (p. 61) D.EFFECTS SELECT button (p. 61) Tripod socket (p. 38) EXP (exposure) dial (p. 74) 10 Prepa
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Preparations E D.EFFECTS SELECT button (p. 61) Transmitter PHOTO button (p. 46, 116) MENU button (p. 19) Zoom buttons (p. 28, 40) START/STOP button (p. 33) Controller buttons (p. 19) START ZOOM /STOP PHOTOWT SELF TIMER button (p. 69) SET button (p. 19) SELF MENU TIMER TV SCREEN button (p. 148) TV D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button SET SCREEN (p. 61) DATA CODE D.EFFECTS ON/OFF DATA CODE button (p. 88) MIX AUDIO BALANCE MIX BALANCE buttons (p. 109) MONITOR ST-1 ST-2 AUDIO MONITOR button (p. 109) REC PAUSE –
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Preparing the Camcorder Attaching the Lens Hood E 1. Remove the lens cap. • When you purchase the XM2, the lens cap cord is attached to the middle of the Velcro grip belt. Open the Velcro and slide the lens cap cord to the position as shown in the illustration. 2. Align the hood to the lens with the Canon logo facing to the left. 3. Twist it 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, t
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Preparations Adjusting the Grip Belt E • Adjust the length of the grip belt strap so that you can operate the start/stop button and zoom control effectively. Attaching the Shoulder Strap • For extra security and portability, attach the shoulder strap before using the camcorder. • Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length as shown. • Be careful not to leave the viewfinder exposed to bright sunlight as it may melt. (The light is concentrated by the viewfinder lens.) Attaching the
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Powering the Camcorder Before operating your camcorder, you will need to use the power adapter to: E provide power from a household power socket or charge 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 camcorder. • If the adapter is used next to a TV, it may cause the TV to emit noise — move the adapter away from the TV or the aerial cable. Using a Household Power Source 4 5 3 2 1 Use the power adap
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Preparations Charging and Attaching the Battery Pack E 1 2 3 4 5 Your battery pack was partially charged before it left the factory. It should have enough power for you to check that your camcorder is working properly. However, you must charge the battery pack fully if you want it to power the camcorder for more than a few minutes. 1. Attach the battery pack to the power adapter. • Make sure the DC coupler is not connected. • Align the triangle on the battery pack with the line on the power adap
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Loading a Cassette Use only videocassettes marked with the DV logo.* E * D logo is a trademark. Loading and Unloading 1. Attach a power source. 2. Slide the OPEN/EJECT button and release the cassette compartment cover. •Wait for the cassette compartment to open automatically. • The confirmation beep sounds when it is fully opened. 3. Load or unload the cassette. • Insert the cassette gently with the window facing outward. • Remove the cassette by pulling it straight out. 4. Press the P mark on t
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Preparations Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure E REC SAVE REC SAVE To protect your recording from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette so that it exposes the hole. (This switch position is usually labelled SAVE or ERASE OFF.) If you load this cassette and put the camcorder in record pause mode ( 33), “THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION” is displayed for approx. 4 seconds and then the v mark flashes in the display. The camcorder also shows the above phrase if you accidenta
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Using the Menus Many of the camcorder’s advanced functions are selected from menus which appear in the display. E There are 4 main menus: CAM. MENU Camera menu ( 20) VCR MENU VCR menu ( 22) C.CAM. MENU Card camera menu ( 23) C.PLAY MENU Card play menu ( 25) TAPE CAMERA 2 CAM. MENU + CAM.MENU SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE CARD TAPE CAM.SET UP CSTM PRESET VCR SET UP DISP.SET UP SYSTEM CUSTOM KEY TITLE MIX RETURN PLAY TAPE 2 VCR MENU + (VCR) VCR MENU SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE CARD TAPE VCR SET UP DISP
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Preparations Selecting From the Menus E 2, 11 MENU TV SCREEN SET 3-10 1. Slide the POWER switch and the TAPE/CARD switch to the desired settings. 2. Press the MENU button to open the menu. • One of the main menus appears depending on the settings of the POWER switch and TAPE/CARD switch. 3. Pull the SELECT dial up and down to move the arrow to the desired submenu. 4. Press the SELECT dial in . • The submenu appears. 5. Pull the SELECT dial up and down to move the arrow to the desired function. 6
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List of Menus E Turn to the appropriate page for a detailed explanation of each function. 2 CAM. MENU CAMERA TAPE Set the POWER switch to and the TAPE/CARD switch to . There are 7 submenus within the CAM. MENU. 1 Camera Set Up Submenu CAM.MENU SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE 2 Custom Preset Submenu 1 CAM.SET UP CSTM PRESET 2 3 VCR Set Up Submenu 3 VCR SET UP DISP.SET UP 4 4 Display Set Up Submenu 5 SYSTEM CUSTOM KEY 6 5 System Submenu 7 TITLE MIX RETURN 8 6 Custom Key Submenu 7 Title Mix Submenu 8 Close M
