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HD Video Camera Recorder
Instruction Manual
Caméscope et lecteur vidéo HD
Manuel d'instruction
Videocámara y grabadora HD
Manual de Instrucciones
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C O P Y
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Introduction Important Usage Instructions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws. HD Video Camera Recorder, XL H1S A / XL H1A A Systems. This device complies with Pa
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Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word “product” refers to 12. Power Cord Protection — Power cords should be the Canon HD Video Camera Recorder XL H1S A / routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or XL H1A A and all its accessories. pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to plugs and the point from which 1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating the cords exit the product. instructions should be re
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19. Damage Requiring Service — Disconnect this product 20. Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are from the wall outlet and all power sources including required, be sure the service technician has used battery, and refer servicing to qualified service replacement parts that are specified by Canon or that personnel under the following conditions: have the same characteristics as the original part. a.When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. Unauthorized substitutions may result in
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Introduction The XL H1S / XL H1A - A Broad Range of Capabilities Ultimate HD Quality New and improved lens The HD 20x L IS III is the latest addition to the XL line of high-end interchangeable lenses and now features a built-in iris ring for improved operability. 3CCD system By using three 1/3-in. CCDs (each with a total of 1.67 mega pixels and 1,440x1,080 effective pixels), the camcorder offers a horizontal resolution of 800 TV lines, the highest in HDV standard. DIGIC DV II image proce
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Pre About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon XL H1S / XL H1A. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting ( 150). Conventions Used in this Manual : Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation. : Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. : Reference page number. Capital letters are used to refer to buttons on the camcorder
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Introduction About the HD/HDV and SD/DV Specifications In the manual, a distinction is made between video signal standards (camera section) and recording standards (recorder section). The video signal can be set to HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition) specifications; the recording standard on the tape will be HDV or DV, respectively. Camera Section HD/SD ( only) HD/SD SDI Terminal HD/SD Recorder Section HDV/DV HDV/DV Terminal HDV/DV Playback Signal HDV/DV 7 C O P Y
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Contents Introduction The XL H1S / XL H1A - A Broad Range of Capabilities .................................................................................... 5 About this Manual ............................................................................................................................................. 6 Checking the Supplied Accessories ............................................................................................................... 10 Components Guide ...........
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Introduction External Connections Video Signal Output Standards....................................................................................................................... 84 Connecting to a Monitor/TV ............................................................................................................................ 85 Audio Output ..................................................................................................................................................
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Checking the Supplied Accessories CA-920 Compact Power Adapter DC-920 DC Coupler BP-950G Battery Pack WL-D5000 Wireless Controller SDC-32M SD Memory Card HDVM-E63PR Digital Color Viewfinder Unit 2 x AA (R6) Batteries Videocassette (for the wireless controller) Microphone Unit Stereo Cable DTC-1000 Component Video External Monitor Cable Cable Adjustment Band (for the external Adapter Holder Unit Tripod Adapter Base SS-1100 Shoulder Strap microphone holder) Camcorder Dust Cap Canon HD Video
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Introduction Components Guide Left side view dial External control mode* VCR/PLAY mode Power off Manual Auto Shutter-Priority Aperture-Priority Recording Spotlight programs Night Easy Recording * Reserved mode for future software development. LIGHT button BARS/FADE SELECT button ( 83) END SEARCH button ( 41) BARS/FADE ON/OFF button ( 83) MODE SELECT switch ( 40) MENU button ( 33) FRAME RATE switch ( 50) GAIN dial ( 70) AUDIO OUTPUT CH button ( 90) WHITE BALANCE dial ( 71) indicator WHITE BALA
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Left side view Viewfinder unit/Microphone unit HD 20x L IS III lens Eye cup ( 22) Focus ring ( 44) Dioptric adjustment lever ( 23) RESET button ( 150) Color viewfinder ( 21-24) Memory card slot ( 32) STEREO/MONO microphone selector ( 58) ND filter operating ring ( 49) ND filter unlock button ( 49) Lock screw ( 23) Viewfinder cable ( 21) STABILIZER ON/OFF switch ( 61) Lock release button ( 24) POSITION PRESET switch ( 43) Iris ring ( 65, 68) AF switch ( 44)/ Zoom ring ( 42) POSITION PRESET ON/SE
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Introduction Right side view S-video terminal ( 88) TC-IN terminal* ( 54) VIDEO OUT terminal (BNC) ( 88) Serial number VIDEO IN/OUT terminal (RCA) ( 88) Screw hole for adapter holder ( 26) OUT terminals (CH1/CH2, RCA) ( 90) AE SHIFT dial ( 69) IN terminals (CH1/CH2, RCA) ( 58) LOCK switch ( 37) Terminal cover FRONT MIC terminals ( 25) Battery attachment unit ( 17) Lens hood lock screw ( 28) BATT. RELEASE button ( 17) Grip zoom lever ( 42) HD/SD SDI terminal* ( 86) PHOTO button ( 121) / MAG
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Front view Back view Tally lamp ( 109) PHONES LEVEL dial Remote sensor ( 30, 118) (headphone) terminal Grip belt ( 25) HDV indicator ( 40) Attachment sockets for the optional TA-100 Tripod HDV/DV terminal ( 87, 93, 95) Adapter ( 155) or the supplied tripod adapter base terminal Tripod socket switches (CH1,CH2) ( 58) Viewfinder cable ( 21) switches (CH1,CH2) ( 58) Remote sensor ( 30, 118) / (card/tape) switch ( 121) START/STOP button ( 36) CARD access indicator ( 121) Microphone lock screw ( 25)
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Introduction Top view PHOTO button ( 121) / MAGN. button ( 108) Screw holes for adapter holder ( 26) START/STOP button ( 36) REC (record) button ( 93) Hot shoe ( 126) (fast forward) button ( 114) / Microphone ( 25) + button ( 100, 127) Viewfinder lock screw ( 21) (play) button ( 114) / Handle zoom lever ( 42) SLIDESHOW button ( 127) EJECT switch ( 31) (rewind) button ( 114) / CUSTOM KEYS ( 79) - button ( 100,127) EVF DISPLAY button ( 39) (stop) button ( 114,117) / CUSTOM PRESET ON/OFF butto
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WL-D5000 Wireless Controller PHOTO button ( 121) REMOTE SET button ( 118) START/STOP button ( 36) AV DV button ( 94) MENU button ( 33) Zoom buttons ( 42) TV SCREEN button ( 80) Menu selection buttons ( 33) SLIDESHOW button ( 127) SET button ( 33) DATA CODE button ( 117) CARD – button ( 127) INDEX WRITE button ( 80) CARD + button ( 127) AUDIO MONITOR button ( 90) MIX BALANCE buttons ( 90) END SEARCH button ( 41) / buttons ( 116, 117) SEARCH SELECT button ( 116, 117) PLAY button ( 114) REC PAUSE
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Preparations Preparations Preparing the Power Supply Charging the Battery Pack Disconnect the DC coupler from the compact power adapter before charging. Remove the terminal cover of the battery pack. 1. Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter. 2. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 3. Attach the battery pack to the compact power adapter. • Press lightly and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. • The charge indicator starts flashing. The indic
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Using a Household Power Outlet 1. Turn the dial to OFF. 2. Attach the DC coupler to the camcorder. Press lightly and slide the DC coupler up, in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 3. Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter. 4. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 5. Connect the DC coupler to the compact power adapter. 6. Detach the DC coupler after use. BATT. RELEASE button Holding the BATT. RELEASE button pressed down, slide the DC coupler down to remove it. About
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Preparations Charging, Recording and Playback Times The following times are approximate and vary according to the charging, recording and playback conditions. Battery Pack BP-930 BP-945 BP-950G BP-970G Charging time with the CA-920 Compact Power Adapter 145 min. 220 min. 235 min. 320 min. Maximum Recording Time HDV HD 20x L IS III Lens Supplied color viewfinder 130 min. 195 min. 275 min. 375 min. 2 FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder 100 min. 155 min. 215 min. 295 min. HD 20x L IS II Lens Supplied
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Battery Pack BP-930 BP-945 BP-950G BP-970G Maximum Recording Time HDV HD 20x L IS III Lens Supplied color viewfinder 140 min. 205 min. 290 min. 400 min. 2 FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder 105 min. 160 min. 230 min. 310 min. HD 20x L IS II Lens Supplied color viewfinder 140 min. 210 min. 295 min. 405 min. 2 FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder 105 min. 165 min. 230 min. 315 min. HD 6x L Lens Supplied color viewfinder 145 min. 215 min. 305 min. 420 min. 2 FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder 110 min. 165 min. 240
