User manual CANON XL H1S

[. . . ] DIE-308A HD Video Camera Recorder Instruction Manual Mini Digital igital Video Cassette PAL 35 Important Usage Instructions Introduction WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). 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 in the UK When replacing the fuse only a correctly rated approved type should be used and be sure to re-fit the fuse cover. [. . . ] The custom keys can have different functions assigned to them in each of the operating modes. Default settings: CUSTOM KEY 1 CUSTOM KEY 2 TIME CODE INDEX WRITE TV SCREEN DATA CODE ZEBRA TV SCREEN TV SCREEN EVF BW MODE To check the current custom key settings: In a recording mode: Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ menu. In a playback mode: Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ The following functions can be assigned to the custom keys: ]. Select [CUSTOM KEY], set it to [ON] and close the menu. Time code Index write 2 Zebra pattern VCR stop 2 TV screen Time code hold 2 Audio level Viewfinder's B&W mode MAGN. button lock Zebra pattern TV screen Viewfinder's B&W mode MAGN. button lock SHUTTER button lock AE SHIFT dial lock 1 2 SHUTTER button lock AE SHIFT dial lock EXP. LOCK button lock CP backward key 1, 2 Flange back adjustment Flip EVF 2 SDI output 3 Focus limit Time code TV screen Data code Audio level Time code hold 2 Viewfinder's B&W mode SDI output 3 EXP. LOCK button lock CP backward key 1, 2 Flange back adjustment Flip EVF 2 SDI output 3 Focus limit TV screen Viewfinder's B&W mode SDI output 3 Recording Can only be assigned to Custom Key 2. (Index write can also be operated with the wireless controller. ) 3 only. 75 Changing the Custom Keys Setting MENU ( 31) SYSTEM SETUP/ CUSTOM KEY 1·TIME CODE* * Default value in mode. Open the menu and select [SYSTEM SETUP/ ]. Select [CUSTOM KEY 1] or [CUSTOM KEY 2], select the function you wish to assign to the custom key and close the menu. When you do not wish to use the custom keys, select [(NONE)]. Activating the Functions with the Custom Key [TIME CODE] Time Code ( 49) Press the CUSTOM KEY (1 or 2) button. The time code setting menu appears. [INDEX WRITE] Index Write You can add an index signal to your recording for easy search in mode ( 112). Press the CUSTOM KEY (1 or 2) button. · will appear while the index signal is being recorded (approx. · When the camcorder is in record pause mode, the index signal will be written when you start recording. · An index signal cannot be added or erased later. [ZEBRA] Zebra Pattern ( 69) Press the CUSTOM KEY (1 or 2) button. The zebra pattern is activated. Press the button again to cancel it. [VCR STOP] VCR Stop ( 35) When the camcorder is in record pause mode, you can turn off the recorder section. Even if [SYSTEM SETUP/ ] [POWER SAVE] is set to [OFF], you can take your time adjusting the camera settings, while the recorder section of the camcorder is powered off so you do not need to worry about the tape or the video heads. VCR Stop can only be operated with the custom keys. Press the CUSTOM KEY (1 or 2) button. The VCR Stop mode is activated. You can also start recording by pressing the Start/Stop button directly in VCR Stop mode. [TV SCREEN] TV Screen You can show the camcorder's displays on a connected external monitor or TV. Press the CUSTOM KEY (1 or 2) button. 76 [TC HOLD] Time Code Hold You can press the custom key button to freeze the display of the time code. The time code will continue running normally even while the time code display is on hold. Time code hold can only be operated with the custom keys. Press the CUSTOM KEY (1 or 2) button. · Pressing the custom key button again will reactivate the normal display of the time code. · While on hold, the time code will be displayed with an H next to it and "HOLD" will appear on the side panel. · The time code being output from the TC-OUT*, HD/SD SDI*, (LANC) and HDV/DV terminals will not be put on hold. The time code superimposed on the video signal output from the COMPONENT OUT, VIDEO IN/OUT and IN/OUT (S-Video) terminals will be put on hold. (* only. ) · The time code hold will be canceled when you turn the camcorder on/off, change the operating mode between recording and playback or change the position of the / (card/tape) switch. [AUDIO LEVEL] Audio Level Indicator ( Press the CUSTOM KEY (1 or 2) button. 55) The audio level indicator appears. Press the button again to hide the audio level indicator. [EVF BW MODE] Viewfinder's B&W mode Press the CUSTOM KEY (1 or 2) button. The image on the screen will be shown in black & white (on-screen displays and indicators will still be displayed in color). Press the button again to return to color display. [MAGN. B. LOCK] MAGN. [. . . ] Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis. Battery Packs The BP-950G is also available as an optional accessory. The optional BP-970G provides over 35% more recording time than the BP-950G. BP-950G BP-970G Car Battery Adapter CB-920 Use the car battery adapter to power the camcorder or charge battery packs on the move. The car battery adapter plugs into your car's cigarette lighter socket and runs off a 12-24V DC negative ground battery. FS-72U Filter Set Ultraviolet, neutral density and circular polarizing filters to help you take control of difficult lighting conditions. HC-3200 System Case A solid, lockable case that provides safe and stylish protection for the camcorder during transportation and storage. 16x Manual Zoom Lens XL 5. 4-86. 4 mm A high-resolution zoom lens with two zoom modes (manual and powered), built-in ND filter and AE functions. Extender XL 1. 6x Attach this extender between a Canon XL lens and the camcorder to boost the focal length of the lens by 1. 6x. 150 EF Adapter XL This allows you to attach Canon EF lenses to the camcorder. The difference in size between the camcorder's 1/3-inch CCD's and 35 mm film means that the effective focal length of still camera lenses is multiplied by 8. 8x (4:3)/7. 2x (16:9). [. . . ]