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Canon XLH H1S manuale d’uso

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La parola deriva dal latino "instructio", cioè organizzare. Così, il manuale d’uso Canon XLH H1S descrive le fasi del procedimento. Lo scopo del manuale d’uso è istruire, facilitare lo avviamento, l'uso di attrezzature o l’esecuzione di determinate azioni. Il manuale è una raccolta di informazioni sull'oggetto/servizio, un suggerimento.

Purtroppo, pochi utenti prendono il tempo di leggere il manuale d’uso, e un buono manuale non solo permette di conoscere una serie di funzionalità aggiuntive del dispositivo acquistato, ma anche evitare la maggioranza dei guasti.

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Innanzitutto, il manuale d’uso Canon XLH H1S dovrebbe contenere:
- informazioni sui dati tecnici del dispositivo Canon XLH H1S
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Generalmente questo è dovuto alla mancanza di tempo e certezza per quanto riguarda la funzionalità specifica delle attrezzature acquistate. Purtroppo, la connessione e l’avvio Canon XLH H1S non sono sufficienti. Questo manuale contiene una serie di linee guida per funzionalità specifiche, la sicurezza, metodi di manutenzione (anche i mezzi che dovrebbero essere usati), eventuali difetti Canon XLH H1S e modi per risolvere i problemi più comuni durante l'uso. Infine, il manuale contiene le coordinate del servizio Canon in assenza dell'efficacia delle soluzioni proposte. Attualmente, i manuali d’uso sotto forma di animazioni interessanti e video didattici che sono migliori che la brochure suscitano un interesse considerevole. Questo tipo di manuale permette all'utente di visualizzare tutto il video didattico senza saltare le specifiche e complicate descrizioni tecniche Canon XLH H1S, come nel caso della versione cartacea.

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Prima di tutto, contiene la risposta sulla struttura, le possibilità del dispositivo Canon XLH H1S, l'uso di vari accessori ed una serie di informazioni per sfruttare totalmente tutte le caratteristiche e servizi.

Dopo l'acquisto di successo di attrezzature/dispositivo, prendere un momento per familiarizzare con tutte le parti del manuale d'uso Canon XLH H1S. Attualmente, sono preparati con cura e tradotti per essere comprensibili non solo per gli utenti, ma per svolgere la loro funzione di base di informazioni e di aiuto.

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    35 HD Video Camera Recorder Instruction Manual Caméscope et lecteur vidéo HD Manuel d'instruction Videocámara y grabadora HD Manual de Instrucciones PUB. DIM-870 English Français Español NTSC[...]

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    2 Introduc tion Important Usage Instru ctions WARNING: TO RE DUCE TH E RIS K OF F IRE OR ELECTR IC SHOC K, DO NOT EXPOS E THI S PROD UCT TO RAIN O R MOI STUR E. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC TRIC SHOCK AND TO RED UCE ANNOYING INT ERFER ENCE, USE THE RECOM MENDED ACCE SSOR IES ON L Y . COPYRIGH T WARNING: Unauthori zed re cording of cop yright[...]

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    3 Introduct ion IMPORTA NT SAFETY IN STRUC TIONS In these safety instructions the word “pr o duct” refers to the Canon HD Video Camera Recorder XL H1S A / X L H1A A and all its accessories. 1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions — The safety and [...]

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    4 19. Damage Re quiri ng Serv ice — D isconn ect thi s product from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery , and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the follo wing cond itions: a. When the power - supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, o r objects have fallen into, the product. c.[...]

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    5 Introduct ion The XL H1S / XL H1A - A B road Range of Capabilities Ultimate HD Q uality New an d 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 i ris ring for improved operability . 3CCD system By using three 1/3-in. CC Ds (each with a total of 1.67 m ega pixe[...]

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    6 About this Manual Thank you f or pur chasing the Can on XL H1S / XL H 1A. Please r ead this manual car efully befor e you use the camcor der and retain it for futur e r e ference. S hould your camcor der fail to operate correctly , refer to T roubles hooting ( 150). Conventions Used in this Manual  : Precau tions related to th e camcorder ’ [...]

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    7 Introduct ion About the HD/HDV and SD/DV S pe cifications In the manual, a distinction is made between video signal stan dards (camer a section) and reco rding standards (r ecorder section). The video signal can be set to HD (high definition) or SD (standar d definition) specifi cations; the reco rding standard on the tape will be HDV or DV , res[...]

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    8 Contents Introduc tion The XL H 1S / XL H 1A - A Bro ad Range o f Capa bilities ............................. ....................... ............... ......... ....... . 5 About this Man ual ................. ............... ............... ................ ............... ............... ................ . .............................. . 6 Chec[...]

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    9 Introduct ion External Connections Video Signal Ou tput S tandards ........................... ................ ............... ............... ................ ......... .............. ....... 84 Connect ing to a M onito r/TV .. ............... ............... ................ ............... ............... ................ ............... ....[...]

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    10 Checking the Supplied Accessories CA-920 Compac t Power A dapte r DC-920 D C Coupler BP-950G Batter y Pack WL-D5000 Wireless Control ler SDC-32M SD Memory Card HDVM-E63PR Dig ital Videocassette Color Viewfinder Unit 2 x AA ( R6 ) Batteries (for the wi reless contr oller) Microphone Unit Stereo C able DTC-1000 Componen t Vid eo Cable External Mon[...]

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    11 Introduct ion Components Guide External control mode* VCR/PLA Y mode Power off Man ual Auto Shut ter-Priori ty Aperture-Priority Spotlig ht Night Easy Recordi ng Left s ide vie w Recording program s dial * Reserved mod e for future software development . LIGHT button EN D SE ARC H bu tton ( 41 ) MODE SELECT switch ( 40) FRAME RA TE sw itch ( 50)[...]

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    12 Left si de view Viewf inder unit/Mi crophone uni t HD 20x L IS III lens Eye cup ( 2 2) Dioptric adjus tment lev er ( 23) Color viewfi nder ( 21-24) STEREO/MON O microphone s elector ( 58) Lock screw ( 23 ) Viewfinder cable ( 21) Lock release button ( 24) Iris ring ( 65, 68) Zoom ri ng ( 42) Lens hood ( 28) Fo cus ring ( 44 ) RESET button ( 150) [...]

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    13 Introduct ion * o n l y . Right si de view S-vid eo termi nal ( 88) VIDEO OUT termi nal ( BNC) ( 88) VIDEO IN/OUT terminal (RCA) ( 88) OUT terminals (CH1/CH2, RCA) ( 90 ) IN terminals (CH1/CH2, RCA) ( 58 ) T erminal cover Battery attachment unit ( 17) BA TT . RELEASE butt on ( 17) HD/SD SDI term inal* ( 86) GENLOCK t erminal* ( 54) TC-OUT termi [...]

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    14 , Using tripods Do not use tripods with mounting screws longer than 5.5 mm (0.2 in .) as this may cause damage to the c amcorder . T o use tripods f eaturi ng 3/ 8" mounting screws, a ttach first the suppli ed tripod adapter base an d attach the tripod to the ada pter base. Abou t the T e rmina l (LANC) stands for Local Application C ontrol[...]

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    15 Introduct ion To p v i e w PHOTO but ton ( 121) / MAGN. bu tton ( 108) ST ART/ST OP butto n ( 36) Hot shoe ( 126) Microphone ( 25) Viewfinder lock scr ew ( 21) Handle zoom lever ( 42) EJEC T swi tch ( 3 1) CUSTOM KEYS ( 79) EVF DISPLA Y button ( 39) CUSTOM PRESET ON/OFF butto n ( 99) CUSTOM PRESET SELECT button ( 99) Remote senso r ( 30, 118) T [...]

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    16 WL-D5000 Wireless C ontroller PHOTO bu tton ( 121) ST ART/ST OP butto n ( 36) MENU button ( 33) TV SCREEN button ( 80) SLIDESHOW bu tton ( 127) DA T A CODE button ( 117) INDEX WRIT E button ( 80) AUDIO MON ITOR butt on ( 90) EN D SE ARC H bu tton ( 41 ) SEARCH SELECT b utton ( 116, 117) REC P AUSE button ( 93 ) REW button ( 114) ZERO SET ME MOR [...]

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    17 Prepara tions Preparat ions Preparing the Power Supply Charging the Battery Pack Disconnect the DC coupler fr om the compact power adapter before char ging. Remove the terminal cover of the battery pack. 1. Connect t he power cor d to the compact pow er ad ap ter . 2. Plug the pow er cord into a po wer outlet. 3. Attach the bat tery pack to the [...]

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    18 Using a Household Power Outlet 1. T ur n the dial to OFF . 2. Attach the DC co upler to the camcor der . Pr ess lightly and slide th e DC coupler up, in the dir ection of the arrow until it clicks. 3. Connect t he power cor d to the compact pow er ad ap ter . 4. Plug the pow er cord into a po wer outlet. 5. Connect t he DC coupler to the compact[...]

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    19 Prepara tions  Charg ing , Recording and Playba ck T imes The following times ar e approx imate and vary accor ding to the char ging, recordin g and playback condition s. 1 Approximate times for r eco rding with r epeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, power on/off. Actu al ti me may be sho rter . 2 Opti onal. Batter y Pack BP-930 BP[...]

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    20 1 Approximate times for r eco rding with r epeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, power on/off. Actu al ti me may be sho rter . 2 Opti onal. Batter y Pack BP-930 BP-945 BP-950G BP-970G Ma ximum Rec ording T ime HD 20x L IS III Lens Suppl ied color viewfind er 140 min. 205 min. 290 m in. 400 min . FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder 2 105 min.[...]

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    21 Prepara tions Preparing the Camcorder Attaching and Detachin g the Color Viewfinder Unit Attachi ng the C olor V iewfinder Unit 1. Slide the viewf inder unit onto the bracket and tig hten the loc k screw . 2. Con nect the view finder c able to the EV F1 socket on th e camcor der . Insert the cable plug stra ight into the camcor der’ s socket. [...]

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    22 Attaching and Detachin g the Eye Cup Y ou can change the position of the eye cup for use with either th e left or right eye. Detach the eye cup and reattach it when changing the position of the eye cup for right or left eye use. Attachi ng the Eye Cup Align the h ole for the di optric adju stment lever with the lev er , and pull th e eye cup int[...]

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    23 Prepara tions Adjusting the Pos ition of the Viewfinder The viewfinder position can be changed (right/left, fo r ward/bac kwar d). When storing the camcor der in the optional HC-3200 System Case, adjust the viewfinder to the right and lock it. Dioptric Adjustment T ur n on the camcorder and adjust the dioptri c adjustm ent leve r . Do not let th[...]

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    24 Adjusting the Viewfinder Y ou can adjust the brightness, contrast, color and sharpness of the viewfinder . These adjustments will not affe ct your recording s. 1. Pr ess the MEN U button. 2. T ur n th e S EL EC T di al t o sel ect [DI SP LA Y SE TUP / ] a nd press the S ET but ton . 3. Select [EVF SETU P] and then sel ect [BRIGHTNESS], [CON TRAS[...]

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    25 Prepara tions Attaching the Microphone Unit 1. Loosen the mic roph one lock scr ew on the viewfinde r unit, open the micr ophone holder and insert th e micr ophone. 2. Alig n the ma rk on the mic rophone with the mark on the microphone hold er and tigh ten the lock s crew . 3. Plug the micr ophone cable to the camcor der’ s FRONT MIC terminals[...]

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    26 Attaching the Adapter H older Attach the adapter holder to use the optional CH-910 Dual Battery Char ger/Holder or a commerci ally available wir eless micr oph one receiver . 1. Attach the adapt er holder and secur e it by tighte ning th e screws. 2. Adjust the position of the support bars . When using the optional CH-910, hook it onto the suppo[...]

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    27 Prepara tions Preparing the Le ns Refer also to the instruction manual of the lens. Mounting the Lens 1. Set the dial to OFF . 2. Remove the du st caps fr om the cam corde r and the lens . 3. Alig n the red ma rk on the lens with th e red mark on the ca mcorder an d tur n th e lens cloc kwi se u nt il it cl icks . Removing the Lens 1. Set the di[...]

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    28  Proper operation cannot be guaranteed when r ecording in HDV standard with the optional Extender XL 1.6x. The mes sage “HD INCOMP A TIBLE LENS ” will app ear when using the extender , even with an HD-compatible lens. Attaching the Lens H ood Attach the lens hood to pr otect the lens and shade it fr om str ay light. 1. Place the lens hood[...]

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    29 Prepara tions AF Ad justm ent 1. Pr ess the MEN U button. 2. T urn the SELECT dial to selec t [CAMERA SETUP] and pre ss the SET button. 3. Select [FB] an d then select [ AF ADJ UST]. 4. When the c on firmation screen appears, pr ess the SET bu tton to beg in the adjust ment. 5. Once the message “ F B ADJUSTMENT SUCCESSF UL” is displ ayed, pr[...]

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    30 Using the W irele ss Contr oller When you pr ess the buttons on the wi rele ss contr oller , point it at one of th e camcor der’ s remote sens ors. The camcorder has 3 rem ote sensors: 2 at the front and 1 at the back. Inserting the Batteries The wir eless controller operates with two AA (R6) batteries. 1. Open the bat tery cover . 2. Insert t[...]

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    31 Prepara tions Loading/Removing a Cassette Use only videocassettes marked with the logo. For rec ordin g in HDV we re commend you use videocassettes designed for HDV recor ding. 1. Slide th e EJECT swit ch to o pen t he cassett e compartmen t cover . The cassette compartment opens automatically . 2. Load/r emove the cassette. • Ins ert the cass[...]

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    32 Inserting/Removing a Memor y Card Y ou can use SDHC (SD High Ca pacity) memory cards, S D memory car d s or MultiMedia Car ds (MMC) with this camcor der . Inserting the Card 1. Set th e dial to OFF . 2. Push the switch in the dir ection of the arrow to open the memory car d slot cover . 3. In sert the memor y card strai ght, all the way into th [...]

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    33 Prepara tions Changing Settings with the MENU Button Many of the camco rder’ s functions can be changed fr om the on-screen me nu. Selecting Menus and Se ttings 1. Press t he M ENU bu tton to ope n the menu. 2. T urn the SELE CT dia l to se lect a submenu and pr ess the SET button. 3. T urn the SELE CT di al to se lect a menu item and pr ess t[...]

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    34 Date/T ime and Language Settings Set the time zone, date and time when you firs t start using your camcor der , or if the built-in rechar geable battery has dischar ged completely . Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time 1. Pr ess the MEN U button. 2. T urn the SELECT dial to select [SY STEM SETUP/ ] and pres s t he SET button. 3. Select [D/[...]

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    35 Prepara tions Changing the Date Format Y ou can select between three date formats: [JAN. 1, 2008], [1. JAN. 2008] and [2008. 1. 1]. Open the menu and sel ect [SYSTEM SETUP/ ]. Select the [D/TI M E SET ] submenu and then select [DA TE FORMA T]. Select a date forma t and close the men u. Changing the Displa y Language The default language for disp[...]

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    36 Recording Recording The default re cordin g standar d is HDV . About the audio r ecording, r efer to the relevant chapter ( 57). Recording 1. Remove the lens cap. 2. Pr ess the loc k button and set t he dial to a r ecording pr ogram. 3. Press t he Start/Stop button to begi n r ecording. • The red REC indicator on the viewfinder and the tally l[...]

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    37 Recor ding Low- angle R eco rdin g The carrying handle is equipped with a duplicate set of recor ding and zoom contr o ls, ideal for low-angle reco rding. Slide the L OCK switch in the directio n of the arr ow to prevent the accidental operation of these contr ols. Power Saving Mechanis ms ST AN DBY Bu tton Pre ss the ST ANDB Y button and hold i[...]

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    38 Screen Displays while R ecording Tim e c o d e Y ou can select between drop frame or non- drop frame time code ( 52). Rem aini ng tape Indicates the remaining time on the tape in minutes. “ END” will ap pear when the tape reaches the en d. • When the time left is less than 15 seconds, the remaining tape time may not appear . • Depending [...]

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    39 Recor ding Selecting the On-Scr een Displays Y ou can select the amount of information shown on the screen fro m full, partial or no display . Repeatedly pressing the EVF DI S PLA Y button will cycle thro u gh the options in the following sequence. 1 This level cann ot be select ed if [SYST EM SETUP/ ] [ALL DISPL A Y] is set to [D ISABLE]. 2 If [...]

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    40 Selecting the Signal Standa rd and Aspect Ratio Y ou can select the signal standard of your recor ding (high definition or standar d definition) and, for standard def inition recor dings, also the aspect ratio of the recor ding. Since the camc order’ s scr een has an aspect ratio of 16 :9, when you set the MODE SELECT switch to SD 4: 3 the pic[...]

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    41 Recor ding Locating the End of the Last Scene Y ou can use this function to locate the end of the last recor ded scene. Pr ess the END SEARCH bu tton. • appears. • The camcor der rewinds/fast forwards the tape, plays back the last few seconds of the r ecording and stops the tape. • Pr ess ing the button again cancels the sear ch.  The e[...]

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    42 Zooming Y ou can operate the zo om using the zoom lever o n the side grip or the one on the carr ying handle. Y ou can also use the zoom ring on th e lens or the zoom buttons on the wir eless controller . With the customized functions ( 104) you can change the direction and r esponse sensitivity of adjustment when the zoom ring is used, change t[...]

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    43 Recor ding Zoom bu ttons o n the carryi ng hand le: The zoom speed is constant and can be set to one of 16 zoom speed levels. Set the ZOOM SPE ED switch to CON ST ANT and change the zoom speed level as described previously . Zoom buttons on the suppli ed wireless contr oller: The zoom speed is constant and cannot be adjusted. When a fixed focal [...]

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    44 Adjusting the Focus Functions in this chapter ar e ex plained using the HD 20x L IS III lens. If you ar e using a dif f ere nt lens, refer also to the instruction manual of the lens . The camcor der can be set to Autofocus or Manual Focu s. Autofo cus In addition to the usual autof ocus, the camcord er has also a Push-AF function to allow for te[...]

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    45 Recor ding  Autofocus m ay not work well on the following subjects. In that case, focus manually . - R eflective surfaces - Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines - F ast moving subjects - Through d irty or w et windo ws - Night s cenes Manual focus 1. When usi ng a lens wi th autofocus func tion, set the focus mode swit ch to M[...]

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    46 Using the Focus A ssist Functions (Peaking and Ma gnifying) In or der to make manual focusing easier , you can use two assist functions: Peak ing emphasizes the outlines of the subject cr eating a clearer contrast, and Magnifying enlar ges the image on the screen. Y ou can also combine both for gr eater ef fect. With the custom function [F .AST [...]

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    47 Recor ding Focus Preset (lenses with focus preset function) This function enables a focus position to be memorized. Later , you can r e turn to the preset fo cus position instantly . Y ou can also select the speed at which the camcor der retu rns to the preset focus position. Preset ting the Focus 1. S et th e fo cus mo de swi tch t o M. “MF?[...]

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    48 Macro Shooting (Focus Limit) Usually the camcor der’ s focus range allows macro shootin g. Y o u can activate the focus limit to restrict the focus ran ge. Using the HD 2 0x L IS III lens, the focus range 10 cm - (at fu ll wide-angle) is limited to 1 m - (throughout the entire zoom range). Open the menu and se lect [CAMERA SETUP]. Selec t [FOC[...]

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    49 Recor ding Using the ND Filter (lenses with built-in ND filter) When reco rding in bright surr oundings, the camcor der will set a small apertur e value and the picture ma y appear blurred. When using a len s with a built-in ND filte r , tur n the ND filter on /off a ccording to the screen display . With th e HD 20x L IS I II len s: Press the ND[...]

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    50 Selecting the Frame Rate Y ou can select from the foll owing frame rates depending on the recor ding mode: 60i, 30 F , 24F ( 2:3 pulldo wn-conver ted) 60i, 30 F , 24F ( 2:3 pulldo wn-conve rted or 2:3:3:2 pulldown- converte d) 60i Mode Records 60 interlaced fields per second, th e same as standard-definition TV signals. 30F Mode Records 30 frame[...]

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    51 Recor ding Selecting the Fr ame Rate Set the FRAM E RA TE swit ch to the d esired position . • i: 60i Mode, F1: 30F Mode, F2 : 24F M ode. • The selected frame rate appears on-screen. If the position of the FRAME RA TE switch is changed while r ecording, the frame rate w i ll not change immediately; it will change once you pause the recording[...]

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    52 Setting the T ime Code Selecting the Frame Setting When reco rding in a mode other than SD at a frame rate of 24F , you can select between drop frame o r non-drop fram e time code. Open the menu and sel ect [SIGNAL SETUP]. Sele ct the [TIME CODE] submenu and then [FRAME SET TNG]. Se lect a se tting op tion an d close the menu. When you select th[...]

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    53 Recor ding  In SD mode with the frame rate set to 24F , the frames value of the time code can be set only in multiples of 5. When you change the frame rate fr om 60i/30F to 24F , the frames value of the time code will automatically become a multiple of 5 .  When you mix drop frame and non-drop f rame time codes (including 24F frame rat e i[...]

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    54 Synchronizing the Camcorder ’ s T ime Code Y ou can synchronize this camcor der’ s time code to an extern al time code generator . Y ou can also include in the r ecor ding the user bit signal rec eived from th e TC-IN terminal ( 56). The camcor d er offer s the following synchr onization options. Genlock When a refer ence sync signal (analog[...]

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    55 Recor ding  When an exter nal time code signal is received, the camcorder's own time code will be synchronized to it and the synchronization will be maintain ed even if yo u disconnect the cable from the TC-IN terminal. Howev er , performin g any o f the following action s while the cable is no t connected will cause the ti me code to la[...]

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    56 Setting the User Bit The user bit display can be selected fro m the date or the time of recor ding, or an identification code consisting of 8 characters in the hexadecimal system that is useful for labeling tapes. There are sixteen possible characters: the numbers 0 to 9 and the letters A to F . If user bit information is being r eceived along w[...]

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    57 Recor ding Audio Recording When reco rding on the tape in either HDV or DV standar d, audio is r ecorded on two channels. The audio transfer rate is 384 kbps and the sampling fr equency is 48 kHz. Y o u can record audio in 16- bit mode ( samplin g frequen cy 48 kHz) , or 12-bit mo de (samp ling frequency 32 kHz). • A udio is recorded on channe[...]

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    58 Recording Audio Select the audio input fr om FRONT (supplied microphone), XLR MIC (XLR terminals) or XLR LINE (XLR terminals). Y ou can select the audio input independently for channel 1 and channel 2 . Using the Front Microphone Set the IN PUT SELECT switch t o FRON T MIC. • Y ou can select the microph one setting with the STEREO/M ONO switch[...]

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    59 Recor ding Adjusting the Audio Recording Level If the audio level is too high and the sound sounds distorted, activate the microphone attenuator (20 dB), by setting the FRONT MIC A T T . switch or the corresponding switch to A TT . Hiding/D isplaying the Au dio Leve l Indicator Open the menu and select [DISPL A Y SETUP/ ]. Select [AUDIO LEVEL] ,[...]

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    60  Y ou can select to synchronize the audio signal with the video signal by adding an equal amount of delay to the audio. Open the menu and select [A UDIO SETUP]. Select [MONITOR SEL.], set it to [LINE OUT] and close the menu. If you wish to monitor audio in real time, select [NORMAL] instead. With either setting, the audio and video si gnals r[...]

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    61 Recor ding Image Stabilizer (lenses with image st abilization functi on) Y ou can select to activate the image stabilizer or turn it off depending on the recor ding conditions. T o turn off the i mage stabilizer usi n g the HD 20x L IS III l ens: Set the ST ABILI ZER ON /OFF sw itch to OF F . The image stabilizer cann ot be turned o ff in Easy R[...]

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    62 Using the Programmed AE Modes Prog rammed auto exposur e modes provide advan ced automated recor ding techniques ensuring professional r esults in va rious shooting co nditions. Manual ( 65) This mode offers th e creative fr eedom of a complete range of manual contr ols. In Manual mode, you h ave the option to se t the exposure at any combinatio[...]

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    63 Recor ding Easy Recording The camcorder auto matically controls the focus, shutter speed, apertur e, gain, white balance, and AE Shift allowing you to s imply point and film. Thi s mode lock s all of these features an d options, making them fixed and unadjustable. Selecting the Programmed AE Modes Pr ess the lock button and turn the dial. The sy[...]

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    64 Av aila ble lens f unc tion s by pr ogramm ed A E mo de 1 1 HD 20x L IS III, HD 20x L IS II, HD 6x L, 20x L IS and 16x IS II lens es. 2 Not available with the HD 6x L lens. All other modes Foc u s ri n g Zoom ring Iris r ing See prev ious tabl e Image stabilizer 2 – (ON) ND filter F ocus mode selecti o n – (AF) X AF s wit ch (P ush-AF ) –[...]

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    65 Recor ding Recording in Manual Mode Y ou can set the exposur e at any combination of shutter speed and aperture. The apertur e value can be adjusted in 1/16 EV stops; however , the aperture value displayed on the scr een will change only in 1/4 EV stops. Available setti ngs * Only with the HD 20x L IS or HD 20x L IS III Lens. ** Can only be sele[...]

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    66  With the custom function [LANC AE SHIF T] ( 104), you can change the function of the AE SHIF T dial on th e optional ZR-20 00 Zoom Remote Co nt roller and use it to change the apertur e value. Push AE In M Manual mode yo u can use the Push AE func tion when you want the camcorder to re-establish optima l exposure settin gs by automatically a[...]

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    67 Recor ding Recording in Shutter -Priority (Tv) Mode Available shut ter sp eeds whe n record ing m ovies depen d on the s electe d fram e rate : Available shutter sp eeds when record ing still images: 1/4*, 1/8, 1 /15, 1/30 , 1/60, 1/ 100, 1/25 0, 1/500 * Only with the HD 20x L IS II or HD 20x L IS III Lens. 1. Set th e dia l to Tv . 2. Sele ct t[...]

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    68 Recording in Aperture-Priority (Av) Mode The apertur e value can be adjusted in 1/16 EV stops; however , the aperture value displayed on the screen will change only in 1/4 EV stops. Available aper ture valu es (wi th th e HD 20x L IS II or HD 20x L IS III lens) F1.6, F1.8 , F2.0, F2.2, F 2.4, F2 .6, F2.8, F 3.2, F3 .4, F3.7 , F4.0, F4. 4, F4.8, [...]

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    69 Recor ding Adjusting the Exposure Exposure Lock 1. Set th e dia l to , Tv or Av . 2. Pr ess the EXP . LOCK button. • The exposure indicator appears. Use the exposure indicator as an estimate. • The mark above the indicator indicates the standard exposur e (calculated by the camcor der). The mark of the indicator indicates the curren t exposu[...]

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    70 Gain The gain contr ol adjusts the level of the video signal generated depend ing on the lighting an d shooting conditions. Select automati c gain contr ol, one of the preset gai n level ranging fr om -3 dB to +18 dB or fine-tune the gain level in 0 .5 dB increments. Selectin g the Gain Level 1. Set th e dia l to , Tv , Av or M . 2. Push the GAI[...]

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    71 Recor ding White Balance The camcor der uses an electron ic white balance proc ess to calibrate the picture f or accurate color display under differ ent lighting conditions. In addition to the fully automated mode, white balance modes include an indoor mode, an outdoor mode, a col or temperature settin g and two user -defined custom preset value[...]

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    72 Setting a Cu stom White Balanc e 1. Set the POWER dial to a r ecording pr ogram other than . 2. Press t he WH ITE B ALANCE dial so that it pop s out . 3. Set the WHITE BALANCE dial to one of the custom pr eset positions, A or B. 4. Point th e camcor der at a whit e object and zoom in u ntil it f ills the whole scr een. Keep the camcor der zoomed[...]

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    73 Recor ding Zebra Pattern This camcor der has a zebra pattern featur e that shows black and white diagonal str ipes over the ar eas that are over exposed. The zebra patter n is only displayed on the screen an d will not affect your reco rdings. The zebra pattern will not be displayed while the Peaking function is activated ( 46). Available zebra [...]

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    74 Color Correction With the color corr ection function you can set the camcor d er to detect the characteristics of a certain color or pattern (color phase, ch roma, ar ea and Y level) and correct them automatically when recor ding. Y ou can set the color correctio n for up to two differ ent colors (A and B). When determining the color to be corr [...]

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    75 Recor ding Activ ating the Co lor C orrecti on 1. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP] and select the [C OLOR CORR.] sub menu . 2. Select [CO RR ECT], select a correction mode and close the men u. • Y ou can correct only the pr edefined A ar ea, only the predefine d B area or both. • appears. MENU ( 33) CAMER A SETU P COLOR CORR . CORRE C[...]

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    76 Skin Detail Function With the skin detail function you can set the camcorder to detect the characteristics of a certain color or tone. Detail in the tar geted areas w ill be soft ened in or der to conceal skin imperfec tions. T argeted areas will be identified on the scre en by a zebra patter n alternating with the normal picture. On a conn ecte[...]

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    77 Recor ding Selective Noise Reduction With the selective noise r eduction function you can set the camco rder to detect the characteristics of a certain color or tone and automatic ally reduce noise in the targe ted areas. Th is is particularly useful for chroma keying, as tar geting the selective noise r eduction to the color of the backgro und [...]

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    78 Clear Scan This fe ature allo ws you to rec o rd a computer’ s CRT sc reen or other equipment with out displaying black band or flicker on the scr een. Y o u can adjust the frequency fr om 60 .1 Hz to 203.9 Hz. 1. Set the dial to Tv or M. 2. Repeatedly pr ess the SHUTTER button to set th e sh utter s peed to “CS”. 3. Open the menu and se l[...]

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    79 Recor ding Custom Keys Y ou can assign frequently used functio ns to the custom keys. The custom keys can have dif f erent functions assigned to them in each of the oper ating modes. Default sett ings: T o check th e curr ent cu stom key setting s: In a re cord ing m ode : Ope n the menu a nd se le ct [DI SPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select [GUIDE INFO], set[...]

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    80 Changing the Custom Key s Setting * Defaul t valu e in mod e. Open the menu and select [SYSTEM SETUP/ ]. Select [CUSTOM KEY 1] or [CUSTOM KEY 2], s elec t the f unctio n you w ish to assi gn to the cu stom k ey an d clos e the m enu. When you do not wish to use the custom keys, select [(NONE)]. Activating the Func tions with the Custom Ke y [TIM[...]

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    81 Recor ding [TC HOLD] Time C ode Hold Y ou can press the custom ke y button to fre ez e the display of the time code. T h e time code will c ontinue running normally even while the time code display is on hold. Time code hold can only be operated with the custom keys. Pr ess the CUSTOM KEY (1 or 2) button. • Pr ess ing the custom key button aga[...]

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    82 [CP BKWD KEY] Custom Prese t Backward Key Press the C USTO M KEY 2 butt on. Usually , pressing the CUSTOM PRE SET SELECT button will cycle forwards to the following custom pr eset file. Pressing the custom key butto n instead w ill cycle backwards to the preceding custom preset file. CP backwar d key can only be operated with the custom keys. [F[...]

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    83 Recor ding Color Bars/A udio Refere nce Signal Y ou can generate and recor d color bars signals and a 1 kHz audio refer ence signal. With the customized fun ctions ( 104) you can choose between SMPTE standar d-definition color bars ([TYPE 1]) and ARIB multifor mat HDTV co lor bars ([TYPE 2]) and yo u can al so select the str ength of the audio s[...]

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    84 Ext ernal Connec tions V ideo Signal Output Standards The standar d of the video signal output fr om the HD/SD SDI ( o n ly), COMPONENT OUT and HDV/DV terminals depe nds on the standard used for r ecordin g (or the standard of the re cording on the tape being played back) and on variou s menu settings. V ideo output fr om the VIDEO OU T or IN/OU[...]

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    85 External Connections Connecting to a Monitor/TV The diffe rent r ecording modes and the corr esponding output terminals are give n in the table below: * o n l y . Displaying the Viewfinder' s Screen on an Exter nal Monitor The screen of an external monitor or viewfinder co nnected to the EVF2 socket will show the exact same picture as displ[...]

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    86 Connection to a High Defin ition Monitor or HD TV U sing the HD /SD S DI T erm inal Activate the HD/SD SDI output and select the appr opriate video output option (HD or SD). 1. Set th e dia l to . 2. Open the me nu and select [ SIGNAL SETUP]. Sel ect [SDI OUTP UT] and set it t o [ON] or [ON(OSD)]. 3. From the same [SIGNA L SETUP] subm enu sel ec[...]

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    87 External Connections Using the COMPONEN T OUT T erminal Select the appr opriate component video signal depending on the TV or monitor you connect. Open the menu and select [SIGNAL SETUP]. Select [COMP .OUT], selec t a setting option and close the men u . Using the HD V/DV T erm inal • W hen connecting the camcor der to a monitor or TV th at s [...]

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    88 Usin g the VI DEO IN/ OUT or (S-V ideo) IN/ OUT T erminal  W e recommend powering the camc o rder fr om a household power outlet.  TV sets with S1-Video termin als : Recordings made with a 16: 9 aspect ratio ( 40) will be played automatically in widescreen mode if you connect the camcorder to the TV using the S-VIDEO terminal.  TV sets [...]

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    89 External Connections Connection to a Standard Definition TV or Monitor Using the COMPONEN T OUT T erminal • Refer to the con nection diagram in the pr evious section ( 87). • Select the appropriate componen t video signal dependin g on the TV or monito r you connect . Open the menu and se lect [SIGNAL SETUP ]. Select [ COMP .OUT], select a s[...]

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    90 Audio Output Selecting the A udio Channel Y ou can select the channel for audio signal output from the CH1/CH2 and the (headphone) terminals. Repeate dly press the AUDI O OUTPUT CH button to change the audio channel. • Pressing the button will cycle between the audio channels in the fo llowing order: CH1/ CH2 CH1/CH1 C H2/CH2 A LL CH/ALL CH CH[...]

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    91 External Connections Audio Outp ut Sele c ted Audio Rec ording s on 2 Channels Audio M onit or [AUD .M.SET] Audio Rec ordings on 4 Channel s CH1 /CH 2 CH3 /CH 4 CH 1·3/ CH 2·4 Left Output: L or CH1 Right Output: R or CH2 CH Left Output: CH1 Right Output: CH2 CH Left Output: CH3 Right Output: CH4 MIX/FIXED Left Output: CH1+CH3 Right Output: CH2[...]

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    92 Digital V ideo Control This feature enables the camcor der to contro l the recor d and stop functions of an external digital device connected to the camcor d er thr ough the HDV/DV terminal. Th e device must comply with the IEEE1394 A V/C protocol . Use the optional CV -250F (4 pin-6 pin) DV c able or a commercially available 6 pin-6 pin DV cabl[...]

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    93 External Connections Recording an Exte rnal V ideo Signal (HDV/DV In, Analog Line-In) Y ou can recor d on the tape an external video signal, either f rom the HDV /DV input (SD or HD standar d) or f rom th e an al og v ide o i npu t (S D s tan dard) . HDV/DV In When reco rding fr om an exter nal digital device you can select the time code to be u[...]

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    94 Converting Analog Signal s into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter) Using the camcor d er you can convert analog video in put signals to a digital video signal (SD standar d) and output it through the HDV/DV terminal. Open the menu an d select [ SIGNAL SETUP]. Se lect [A V DV], set it t o [ON] and close the menu.  Depending on the sign[...]

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    95 External Connections Connecting to a Computer T o connect the camcorder to a co mputer you will need a computer equipped with an IEEE1394 (DV) terminal and video editing software with video captu ring capability installed. Use the o ptional CV -250F (4 pin-6 pin) DV cable or a commercially avai lable 6 pin-6 pin DV cable. For the minimu m system[...]

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    96 Custom ization Custom Preset Settings Y ou can select preset level for a number of pictur e-related parameters (23 parameters when r ecor ding movies, 17 when reco rding still images) . A list of the parameters is given in the follow ing table and you can find more detailed descriptions on page 101 . Af ter changing individu a l parameters to yo[...]

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    97 Customiza tion Changing Cust om Preset Parameters 1. Open the menu , select [CUSTOM IZE] and then select the [CUSTOM P RESET] sub menu . The custom preset submenu appears. 2. Select [ EDIT] fr om the column on the left. The cursor will m ove to the botto m bar of the custom preset editing screen. T o return o ne level back to the options on the [...]

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    98 Renaming a Custom P r eset File Follow steps 1-3 in Changing Custom Preset Parameters ( 97) to select the custom preset file you want to re name. 1. From the bottom bar , select [ RENAME]. The first character of the custo m preset file name will start flashing . 2. T ur n the SELECT dial to se lect a number , letter or punctuat ion mark and pr e[...]

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    99 Customiza tion Activ ating the Cus tom Pres et Sett ing s 1. Pr ess the CUSTOM PRESET SELECT butt on . • Repeatedly pressing the button will cy cle through the available custom preset files. Y ou can also set a custom key as [CP BKWD KEY] to cycle through the custom preset files in reverse order (fr om last to firs t) ( 79) . • When you are [...]

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    100 Reading a Cu stom Preset File from a Still Image With the custom fun ction [PHOTO BUTTON ] ( 104) you can select to save the custom pr eset settings curr ently in use along with a still imag e recor ded in mode (simultaneous r ecording, 122). This is very useful when you want to load the cu stom preset file later by selecting the still image ca[...]

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    101 Customiza tion [GAM] Gamma Curve The gamma curve changes the overall look of the imag e. Y ou can select fr om [NORMA L] , [CINE1] or [CINE2]. [NORMAL]: standard gam ma setting suitable for video. [CINE1]: appropriate for vi deo telecined fr o m film. [CINE2]: appropriate for transfer to f ilm. [KNE] Knee Point Adju stment Adjust the dynamic ra[...]

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    102 [SHP] Sharpness Adjust the sharpness level in the range -9 to + 9. Nois e artifacts caused by too-high sharpness settings can be reduced using the coring setting. [HDF] Horizontal Detail Frequency Select the horizontal definiti on of the image fr om [HIGH], [MIDDLE] or [LOW]. [DHV] Horizontal/V ertical Detail Balance Adjust the balance between [...]

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    103 Customiza tion [RGN] R Gain Adjust the intensity of red to nes in the range -50 to +50 . [GGN] G Gain Adjust the intensity of green tones in the range -50 to +50. [BGN] B Gain Adjust the intensity o f blue ton es in the ra nge -50 to +50. [RGM] R-G Matrix The R-G matrix changes the tint of the pictur e alon g the cyan/gr een and r ed/magenta gr[...]

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    104 Customiz ed Functions Y ou can customize to your personal prefe rences many aspects of the operation of the camcor der , most of them governing how the camcor der operates in mode. Y ou can adjust up to 3 differ en t custom functi on files and save them on the camco rder or to a memory car d. By just reading the custom function file saved on th[...]

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    105 Customiza tion Resetting a Custom Func tion File 1. Open the men u, selec t [CUSTOMIZE] and t hen select the [CU STOM FUNCTION] sub menu . 2. Fr om the column on the l eft select the custom functi on file you want to res et. 3. From the bottom bar sel ect [ RESET]. 4. Select [OK] , pre ss the SET button and clos e the menu. Activating a Custom [...]

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    106 Availability of cust om fu nctio ns in each re cording program /pla yback m ode ( Video) 1 Only wi th a lens th at sup ports this functi on. 2 Only du ring ex posur e lock. 3 Only if [LED] is set to a setting other than [OFF]. When [LED] is set to [OFF], this function will be set to [OFF] as well. Custom Function 00 S HCKLSS W B/GN WHITE BALANC[...]

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    107 Customiza tion Availability of c ustom funct ions in each record ing pro gram/p laybac k mo de ( Still Im ages) 1 Only wi th a lens th at sup ports this functi on. 2 Only du ring ex posur e lock. List of Custom Functions and Setting Options The default value for all items is the option assign ed to 00. [SHCKLSS WB/GN] Shockless White Balance/Ga[...]

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    108 [ZOOM SPEED] Zoom S peed Selects the set of 16 constant zoom speeds that will be available when the ZOOM SPEED switch is set to CONS T ANT . • When the zoom speed is too fast (less than 2 seco nd s end-to-end), th e camcorder will have more tr ouble focusing auto matically while zoom ing. Setting Options: [NORMAL] , [SLOW], [FAST] [FOCUS RI N[...]

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    109 Customiza tion [MARKER LEVEL ] Markers’ Inte nsity Level Changes the intensity of the markers displayed on the screen to 40% (gray) or 100% (whi te). Setting Options: [MARKER] Level/center/grid markers: [100%] , [4 0%] [ASPECT] Aspect ratio guides: [100%] , [40% ] [SAFETY] Safety zone guides: [100%] , [40% ] [F .AST BW-MOD] Focus Assi st Func[...]

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    110 Custom ized On-Scr een Displays Y ou can customize which icons to display on the scr een accord ing to your personal pref eren ces and needs. Y ou can save your personal settings as a custom display file on the camcorder or on the memory card. T o activate the on-screen di splays at the level that you customized, repeate dly press the EVF DI SP[...]

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    111 Customiza tion Reading a Custom Display File from the Memory Car d 1. Open the men u, selec t [CUSTOMIZE] and t hen select [CUSTO M DISPLA Y]. 2. Fr om the column on the l eft select [ READ FROM CARD]. 3. Select [OK] , pre ss the SET button and clos e the menu. When the operation is f ini shed, “T ASK C OMPLETED” will appear on th e screen.[...]

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    112 [T APE] T ape-Related Icons and Displays Setting Options: [TIME CODE ] Time code display: [OF F], [ON] [OPERA TION MODE] Icon of the current tape o peration: [OFF], [ON] [DV CONTRO L] DV control icon: [OFF] , [ON ] [T A PE REMAINDER] Remaining Time on the T ape Y ou can select to display the tape re mainder permanently o r only the warnin g whe[...]

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    113 Customiza tion Location of the Custom Displays / 03 02 02 06 04 00 01 02 06 14 14 07 07 19 19 18 05 08 08 10 09 11 12 12 13 20 21 12 14 18 19 03 02 02 06 02 06 07 07 19 16 15 05 04 00 01 15 16 14 17 20 21 08 19[...]

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    114 Playback Play ing Back a T ape Select a playback standard acc ordin g to the tape you wish to play back. 1. Set th e dia l to . 2. Ope n the m enu an d sele ct [SIG NAL SE TUP]. Se lect [PLA YBACK STD] an d set it to [AUTO] , [HDV] or [DV] to mat ch the tape you wis h to pla yback. 3. Close the menu . Special Playback Mode s All special playbac[...]

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    115 Play back (frame advance) Plays back frame-by-frame. Repeatedly pre s s the button on the wireless contr oller during playback pause. Hold the button pressed down to ent er the continuous frame advance playback. (slow forwar d) Plays back at about 1/3 normal speed. Press the SL OW button on the w ireless controller during nor mal or reverse pla[...]

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    116 Returning to a Pre-mark ed Position If you wish to return to a particular scene later , mark the point with the zero set memory , and the tape will stop at that point when you r ewind/fast forward the tape. This function is operated with the wir eless controller . 1. Duri ng play back, press the ZER O SET MEMO R Y button at the p oint you w ish[...]

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    117 Play back Date Search Y ou can locate the change of the date/time zone with the date sear ch function. This function is operated with the wir eless controller . 1. Press the SEARCH SE LECT b utton to displ ay th e icon. 2. Press t he or button to begin search ing. • Press more than once to sear ch for further date changes (up to 10 times). ?[...]

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    118 Remote Sensor Mode T wo remote sensor modes and an of f setting are available to pr event interfer ence from other Canon wireless con trolle rs being used nearby . T o cha nge the remo te sensor mode o f the camc order Change the custom function [WIRELESS REMOTE] ( 1 09). T o cha nge the remo te sensor mode o f the wirel ess controll er While h[...]

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    119 Using a Memory Ca rd Using a Memory Card Selecting the Still Im age Quality/Size Changing the Still Image Qual ity Y ou can choose from Super fine, Fin e and Normal. * Only when playing back a tape . Open the menu and selec t [RECORDING SETUP]. Select [IMG QUALITY] , select a setti ng option and cl ose the menu. Changing the Still Image S ize A[...]

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    120 – T hese figures are appro ximate. They vary according to recor ding conditions and the s ubject. – T he total number of still images that can be recor ded will decrease if you store custom preset files on the car d. File Numbers Still images are automatically assigned file numbers from 0101 to 9900 , and stored in folders co ntaining up to[...]

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    121 Using a Memory Ca rd Recording Still Images on a Memor y Card Y ou can recor d still images directly on the memory car d. Y ou can also re cord still image s on the memory car d simultaneously while r ecording video on the tape and capture still images while playing back a tape. Using a lens specially designed for HDV r ecording is requir ed to[...]

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    122  If [CAM ERA SETUP] [FOCUS PRI .] is set to [O N]: When you press the PHOTO button fully , before tur ns green, it may take up to 2 seconds (4 seconds in Night m ode) until the focus is adjus ted. If the subject is not suitable for autofo cus, the camcor der locks the focus. In that case, adjust the focus manually with the focus ri ng.  I[...]

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    123 Using a Memory Ca rd Screen Displays duri ng Still Im age Recording Reviewing a Still Imag e right after Reco rding Y ou can select to display a still image for 2, 4, 6, 8 or 10 seconds after it has been reco rded. Open the menu and sel ect [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [REVIE W], select a set ting option and close the men u .  Regardless of the [R[...]

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    124 Drive Mode Changing the Drive Mode 1. Set the dial to a r ecordin g progr am other than and move the / (card/ tape) swi tch to . 2. Press t he D RIVE M ODE b utton to s witch between the drive mode s. Pr essing the button will cycle th rough the drive modes. The icon of the selected drive mode will appear on t h e screen . Continuous Shooting/H[...]

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    125 Using a Memory Ca rd Metering Mode 1. Set th e dia l to , Tv , Av or M , and set th e / ( card/ tap e) swi tch to . 2. Pr ess the button. • Pressing the button will cy cle through the metering modes. The i con of th e select ed metering mo de will appear on the scr een. • If you selected Spot AE, the Spot AE frame appears in the center of t[...]

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    126 Using an Optional Flash Y ou can use E-TTL II-compatible Canon Spee d lite flashes designed for us e with Canon SLR cameras, including the 4 20EX/430EX/550EX/580EX/ 580EX II models, to r ecord natural still images u nder low light conditions. Refer also to the instruction manual of the Speedlite flash. The following pr ocedures are explained us[...]

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    127 Using a Memory Ca rd Playing Back Still Images from a Me mor y Card 1. T ur n the dial to an d se t the / (car d/tape) swit ch to . 2. Press t he + o r – button to move between images.  Still images no t recor ded with this camcorder , upl oaded from a computer , edited on a computer and still images whose file names have been changed, may[...]

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    128 Image Jump Function Y ou can locate still images without displaying them one by one. The number in the upper right of the scree n indicates the number of the curr ent still image out of the total n umber of still images. Pr ess and hold the + or – button. When you r elease the button, the still image corr esponding to the number that appears [...]

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    129 Using a Memory Ca rd Erasing Still images Y ou can erase still images one at a time or all at once.  Be careful when erasing still images. E rased still images cannot be recovered.  Erasing a still image that had a custo m pr e s et file embedded (recorded with the [PHOTO + CP DA T A] setting) will erase the s till image and the embedded [...]

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    130 Protecting Still images Y ou can protect important still images fr om accidental erasure when displaying a sing le image or the index scre en. If a memory card is initialized, all still im ages, even protected ones, will be erased permanently . Protecting a Single Still Image 1. Select t he still im age you wish to pr otect. 2. Pr ess the SET b[...]

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    131 Using a Memory Ca rd Init iali zing a M emor y C ard Initialize new memo ry cards, or wh en you get the message “CARD ERROR”. Y ou can also initialize a memory car d to erase all data re corded on it. The regula r initialization option [INITI A LIZE] will clear the file allocation table but wi ll not physically erase the st ored data. If yo[...]

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    132 Print Order Settings Y ou can select still images for printing and set the number of copies. These print order settings ar e compatible with the Dig ital Print Order Format (DPOF) stan dards an d can be used for printing on DPOF- compatible printers. A maximum of 998 still images can be selected. Selecting S till Images for Pr inting (Prin t Or[...]

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    133 Addit ional Inform atio n Additi onal Infor mation Menu Options an d Default Settings In the followin g tables, default settings are shown in boldface and the availability of menu setting s in diffe rent operati ng modes is indicated with the following icons: : CAMERA ME NU ( dial set to one of the recording modes, / s witch set to ) : VCR/P LA[...]

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    134 1 Available only when recording in standard definition (SD) with the frame rate set to 24F . 1 Available only when recording in standard definition (SD). [DV R EC MODE ] : When recording in standard definition (SD mo de) only , you can choose between SP (standard play) and L P (lon g play). LP extends the tape usage by 1.5 times.  Depending [...]

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    135 Addit ional Inform atio n  If you recor d in both SP and LP modes on the same tape, the playback picture may beco me distorted, and the time code may not be written correctly .  If you play back on this camcorder , a tape that wa s recor ded in LP mode with another digital device or vice versa, the picture and sound may become distorted. [...]

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    136 1 In playback modes the default setting is [OFF]. [MARKERS] : Y ou can display the on-screen markers to help you accurately frame your subject. Select from a center marker , a horizontal level mark er or a gr id. Y ou can also adjust the intensity of the mark ers display (1 0 9 ) . [ASPECT GUIDE] : Use the aspect ratio guides as a refer ence to[...]

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    137 Addit ional Inform atio n 1 only . 1 In mode, this will appear on the main menu and not u nder the [CUSTOMIZE] menu.  SYSTEM SETUP/ (cont.) Menu item (Subme nu ite m and) Set ting o ptions CUST OM KE Y2 TIME CO DE, INDEX WRITE , ZEB RA, VCR STOP , TV SCREEN, TC HOLD, A UDIO LEVEL, EVF BW MODE, MAGN.B.LOCK, SHTR B.LOCK, AE D.LOCK , E.LCK B.LC[...]

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    138 * Available only when recor ding movies.  Custom Preset Submenu (CUST OMIZE CUSTOM PRESET) Submenu item Action (Parame ter and ) Setting Opti ons EDIT SELECT CP 1P R E S E T _ A , 2 PRESET_B, 3 PRESET_C, 4 PRESE T_D, 5 PRESET_E, 6 PRESET_ F , 7V I D E O . C , 8C I N E . V , 9C I N E . F TUNE [GAM] GAMMA* NORMAL , CINE1, CINE2 [KNE] KNEE AUTO[...]

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    139 Addit ional Inform atio n  Custom Func tion Submenu (CUST OMIZE CUSTOM FUNCTION) Submenu item Action (Cu stom F unction and) S etting Option s C.Fn 1, C.Fn 2, C.Fn 3 APPL Y THIS SET DI SABLED, A CTIVE TUNE 00 SHCKLE SS WB/GN 00 (00 to 03) 01 ZOOM RING CTRL 00 N ORMAL , 01 SLOW , 02 F AST 02 ZOOM SPEED 00 NORM AL , 01 SLOW , 02 F AST 03 FOCUS[...]

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    140  Cus tom Displays Menu item Acti on (Cu stom D ispl ay an d) S etti ng Opti ons CUSTOM DISPLA Y TUN E 00 REC PROGRAMS 00 OFF , 01 ON 01 CAMERA DA T A1 03 ( 00 to 03) 02 CAMERA DA T A2 07 ( 00 to 07) 03 ZOOM 00 OFF , 01 ON( NORMAL) , 02 ON(AL WA YS) 04 FOCUS 00 OFF , 01 ON( NORMAL) , 02 ON(AL WA YS) 05 ND 00 OFF , 01 ON 06 IMAGE EFFECTS 07 (0[...]

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    141 Addit ional Inform atio n Settings Memorized and Retained The following lists show th e settings that are memorized and retained under dif f er ent circum stances like turning off the camco rder , setting it to standby or changing operating modes. If the built-in lithium button battery dischar ges comp letely , all settings will be erased. * m [...]

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    142 Screen Displays Screen Displays duri ng Recording Y ou can find additional explanations on pages 38 and 123. Most of the on- screen displays and icons can be customized using the custom displays ( 110). Programmed AE ( 6 2) Shutter speed* ( 67, 65 ) Aperture* ( 68, 65) Exposure lock ( 69)/ AE shift ( 69) Skin de tail ( 76 ) Zoom p osit ion/ Zoo[...]

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    143 Addit ional Inform atio n Screen Displays duri ng Playback Audio mo nitor ( 90) Audio ou tput ( 90) Custom funct ion ( 104) Custom keys ( 79) Data code ( 117) Date search ( 117)/ Index search ( 116)/ End search ( 41) Recording standard ( 40) Frame rate ( 50 ) T ape operat ion ( 1 14) Recording Record pause Stop Eject Playb ack : Playback pause [...]

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    144 List of Messages (in alphabetical order) Messa g e Explanation CARD ERROR A memor y card er ror occurred. The camcorder cannot record or pl ay back the ima ge. The error may be temporary . If the message disappears after 4 seconds and flashes in red, turn the camc order off, remov e the card and reins ert the card. If changes t o green, you can[...]

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    145 Addit ional Inform atio n Maintenance/Others Camcorder Handling Pr ecautions  Do not carry the camcord er by the viewfinder , the microph one or its cable.  Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to h igh temperatures, such as a sun-heated car , and high humidity .  Do not use the camcorder in place s subject to strong electr oma[...]

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    146 Vi ewfinder 1. Open t he pr otecting cov er ( e.g. usi n g a flath ead scr ewdriver). 2. Clean the glass with a cotton swab. 3. Reattach the pr otecting cover . Be caref ul not to scratch the glass when cleaning it. Battery Pack Han dling Precautions  Charged battery packs continue to dischar ge naturally . Ther efore, charg e them on the da[...]

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    147 Addit ional Inform atio n About the batt ery terminal cover The battery terminal cover has a [ ]-shaped hole. This is useful when you wish to differen tiate between char ged and un char ged battery packs. For example, with charged battery packs, attach the terminal cover so that the [ ]-sha ped hole shows the blu e label. Cassette Handling Prec[...]

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    148  Moving a memory car d rapidly between hot an d cold temperatur es may cause con densation to for m on its external and inter nal surfaces. If condensation forms on th e card, put it aside until the dr oplets have evaporated completely .  Do no t touch or ex pose the terminals to dust or dirt.  Check the direction befo re inserting the[...]

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    149 Addit ional Inform atio n Condensation Moving the camcor d er rapidly between hot and cold temperatur es may cause condensation (water droplet s) to form on its internal surfaces. Stop using the camcor der if condensation is detected. Continued use may damage the camcor der . Condensation may form in the following cases:  When the camcorder [...]

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    150 T roubleshooting If you have a proble m with your camcorder , refer to this checklist. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the probl em persists. Power Sour ce Recordi ng/Playback Recor ding Proble m Cause Solutio n Camcorder will no t turn on. Battery pack is not correctly attached. Attach the battery pack correctly . 17 The camco[...]

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    151 Addit ional Inform atio n Recor ding Playback Memory Car d Operations Oth ers About th e LCD scr een The LCD screen is produ ced with extr emely high-pre cision ma nufacturing tech niques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels operating to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black, r ed, green or blu[...]

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    152 System Di agram (A vailability differs from area to area) ZR-1000 Zoom R emote Contr oller Extender XL 1.6x 1 RC-72 Ratio Converte r 5 FS-72U Filter Se t 16x IS II Zoo m Lens XL 5.5-88 mm 16x Manual Zoom Lens XL 5.4-86.4 mm 20x L IS Zoom Lens XL 5.4-108 mm EF lens 2 EF Adapter XL 4 WL-D5000 Wireless Controller MiniDV Video Cassette HC-3200 Syst[...]

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    153 Addit ional Inform atio n 1 Can be attached to the HD 20 x L IS III, HD 20x L IS II, HD 6x L, 20x L IS, 16 x IS II and 16x manu al zoom lenses (only for recording in SD mode) . 2 EF-S lenses cannot be used. 3 When you use the FU-1000 Monochrome CR T View finder with this camcor der you can use the compact pow er adapter or the optional CB-920 C[...]

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    154 Optional Accessories Call or visit your lo cal retai ler/dealer for gen uine Canon video accessor ies. Y ou can also obtain genuine accessories for you r Canon camcor der by calling: 1-800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A. Info rmation Center . Battery P acks The BP-950G is also available as an optional accessory . The optional BP-970G pro vides over 35% [...]

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    155 Addit ional Inform atio n EF Adapter XL This allows yo u to attach Canon E F lenses to the camcorder . The differ ence in size between the camcorder’ s 1/3-inch CCD’ s and 35 mm film m eans that the effective focal length of still cam era lenses is multiplied by 8.8x (4:3)/7.2x (16:9). • Consult your local service outlet to make sur e the[...]

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    156 FU-2000 Color V iewfinder Uni t When the FU-2000 is connected to the color viewfinder socket of the camcor der , it is possible to review the on screen picture without having to be next to th e camcorder . Also, by connecting the FU-2000 to the optional Z R-2000 Rem ote Zoo m Controller yo u can have complete contr o l of the main operations of[...]

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    157 Addit ional Inform atio n Specif ications XL H1S / XL H1A * The camcorder’ s operations have been tested with SD/S DHC memory cards up to 16 GB. Performance cannot be guaranteed for all memory cards . ** The camcorder supports Ex if 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between camcorders[...]

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    158 Lens The lens ’ angle of view may change when it is mounted on the XL H1S / XL H1A. Refe r to the following table. Te r m i n a l s HD/SD SDI T erminal BNC jack, ou tput only, 0.8 Vp-p/75 ohms , unbalanc ed SDI 480/6 0i: SMPTE 259M , SMPTE 272M , SMPTE RP 188 (L TC) HD SDI: SM PTE 292M , SMPTE 299M , SMPTE RP 188 (L TC) HDV/DV T erminal Speci[...]

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    159 Addit ional Inform atio n CA-920 Compact Pow er Adapter BP-950G Bat tery Pack W eight and dimens ions are appro ximate. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to change with out notice. Power supply 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 H z Rated out put Ad apter: 7. 2 V DC, 2.0 A, 35 VA (100 V AC) - 47 V A (240 V AC ) Charger: 8.4 V DC, 1.5 A, 2 9 VA (100 V[...]

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    160 Index A Abroad, using the camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0, 154 AE shif t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 AEB - Auto ex p osure b racketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    161 Addit ional Inform atio n Playback - Still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 POWER dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 Power sav e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Print order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    162 CANON CONS UMER DIGIT AL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LI MITED W ARRANTY FOR THE UNITED ST A TES The limited warranty set fort h below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. (“Canon USA”) with respect to Canon Consumer Digital Video Equipm ent (the “Equipment”) purchased in the United States . This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of you[...]

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