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2 Introduction Important Usage Instructions WARN IN G: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHO CK, DO NO T EXPOSE THIS PR ODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTUR E. WARN IN G: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOC K AND TO REDUCE ANNO YING I NTERFERENCE, USE THE REC OMMENDED ACCESSORIE S ONL Y .
3 Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions th e w ord “ pro du ct” ref ers to the Canon HD Video Camera Recorder XH G1S A / X H A1S A and all its accessories. 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3.
4 25. Outdoor Ante nna Groundin g — If an outside antenna is connected to the product, be sure the antenna is grounded so as to provide some pr otection against voltage surges and built-up static char ges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI / NFP A No.
5 Introduction The XH G1S / XH A1S - A Broad Range of Capabilities Ultimate HD Quality Impr oved lens with 20x zoom The lens featur es not only 20x zoom but also impr oved operability thanks to the knurled focus, zoom, and iris rings. In additi on, y ou can now manually fo cus while using the zoom.
6 About this Manual Thank you for pur chasing the Canon XH G1S / XH A1S . Please read thi s manual carefully befor e you use the camcord er and retain it for future r eference. Shou ld your camcorder fail to operate correctl y , refer to Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g (1 4 5 ) .
7 Introduction About the HD/HDV and SD/DV Specifications In the manual, a distinction is made between video sign al standards (camera section ) and recor ding standar ds (recor der section).
8 Contents Introducti on The XH G1S / XH A1S - A B road Range of Capabi lities ....................... ...................... ....................... ........ ....... 5 About this M anual ............................ ...................... ...........
9 Introduction Customization Custom Preset Settings .......................... ....................... .......................... ....................... ....... ............ ............. 89 Customized Functio ns ................................ ....
10 Checking the Supplied Accessories CA-920 Compact Power Adapter DC-920 DC Coupler BP-950G Battery Pack WL-D5000 Wireless Cont roller SD Memor y Card HDVM-E63PR Digital Videocassette 2 x AA (R6) Batt.
11 Introduction Components Guide External control mode* VCR/PLA Y mode Power of f Manual Auto Shutter -Prior ity Aperture -Priority Spotlight Night Easy Recording Left side view Recording prog rams dial * Reserved mode for future software development.
12 *o n l y . Right side view ZOOM SPEED switch ( 35) / (car d/tape) switch ( 114) VIDEO 2 terminal ( 81) HD/SD SDI terminal* ( 79) GENLOCK terminal* ( 46) TIME CODE terminal* ( 46) MIC (external micr.
13 Introduction , Using tripods Do not use tripods with mounting screws longer than 5.5 mm (0.2 in.) as this may cause damage to the camcorder . T o use tripods featuring 3/8" mounting screws, attach first the supplied tripod ad apter base and attach the tripod to the adapter base.
14 To p v i e w (pause) button ( 107) / DRIVE MO DE button ( 117) (stop) butt on ( 107) / (metering mode) button ( 118) (rewind) button ( 107) / – button ( 120) (play) button ( 107) / SLIDESHOW butt.
15 Introduction WL-D5000 Wireless Controller PHOTO button ( 114) ST ART/ST OP button ( 30) MENU button ( 27) TV SCREEN butt on ( 74) SLIDESHOW button ( 120 ) DA T A CODE button ( 110) INDEX WRITE butt.
16 Preparat ions Preparing the Power Supply Charging the Battery Pack Disconnect the DC coupler fr om the compact pow er adapter before char ging. Remove the terminal cover of the battery pack. 1. Connect the power cor d to the compact power adapte r .
17 Preparations Using a Household Power Outlet 1. T ur n the dial to OFF . 2. Attach the DC coupler to t he camcord er . Open the battery c ompartment cover and slide the DC coupler all the way into the compartment and press gently until it clicks. 3.
18 Charging, Recording and Playback Times The following times ar e approximate and vary acco rding to the char ging, recor ding and playback conditions. * Approximate times for recor ding with repeated oper ations such as start/stop, zooming, power on/off.
19 Preparations Preparing the Camcorder Attaching and Deta ching the Eye Cup Attaching the Eye Cup Attach the eye cup so that it covers the rubber portion of vie wfinder unit. • The dioptric adjustment lever can be operated even with the eye cup attached.
20 Using the LCD Display 1. Slide the OPEN swit ch in the direction of the arrow to unlock the LCD pa nel. 2. Pull out the LCD panel. 3. Rotate the LCD panel and adju st it to the desired position. Y ou can change the LCD display to black & white ( 21).
21 Preparations Using the Viewfinder and th e LCD Display Simultaneously By default, the viewfinder display is turned off while you use the LCD display . Follow the pr ocedur e below to use both of them simultaneously . 1. Pr ess the MENU button. 2. T ur n the SELECT/SET dial to select [DISPLA Y SETUP/ ] and pres s the dial.
22 Fastening the Grip Belt Adjust the grip belt so that you can r each the zoom lever with your index and middle finger , and the ST ART/STOP button with your thumb. Attaching the Shoulder Strap Pass the ends throu gh the strap mount and adjust the length of the strap.
23 Preparations Opening and Closing the T erminal Covers Open the covers for th e following terminals in or der to access them. * only . Opening the T erm inal Covers 1. Open the terminal cover and pull it out. 2. Grasp the strip connectin g the cover to the camcor der and pull.
24 Using the W ireless Controller When you press the buttons on the wireless contro ller , point it at the camco rder ’ s remote sensor . Inserting the Batteries The wireless controller opera tes with two AA (R6) batteries. 1. Open the batter y cover .
25 Preparations Loading/Removing a Cassette Use only videocassettes marked with the logo . For record ing in HDV we recommend you use videocassettes designed for HDV recor ding. 1. Slide the OPEN/EJECT switch to open the cassette compart ment cover . The cassette compartment opens automat ically .
26 Inserting/Removing a Memor y Card Y ou can use only SDHC (SD High Capa city) memo ry cards, SD memory car ds or MultiMedia Cards (MMC) with this camcor der . Inserting the Card 1. Set the dial to OFF . 2. Push the OPEN switch in the dir ection of the arro w to open the battery/memory car d compartment cover .
27 Preparations Changing Settings with the MENU Button Many of the camcor der’ s functions can be changed fr om the on-screen men u. Selecting Menus and Settings 1. Press the MENU button to open the menu. 2. T urn the SELECT/SET dial to select a submenu and pr ess the dial.
28 Language and Date/T ime Settings Changing the Display Language The default langua ge for displays an d menu items is En glish. The language c an be changed to German , Spanish, Fren ch, Italian, Polish, Ru ssian, simplified Chinese or Japanese. T o change the display language, open th e menu and select [DISPLA Y SETUP/ ].
29 Preparations Displaying the Date and Time while Recording Y ou can display the date and time in the lower left corner of the screen. Open the menu and select [DISPLA Y SETUP/ ]. Select [GUIDE INFO], set it to [D/T DISPLA Y] and close the menu. Changing the Date Format Y ou can select between three date form ats: [JAN .
30 Recording Recording The default recor ding standard is HDV . About the au dio recording, r efer to the r elevant chapter ( 49). Recording 1. Remove the lens cap. 2. Move the / (car d/tape) switch to . 3. Press the lock button and set the dial to a recor ding program.
31 Recording Low-angle Recording The carrying handle is equipped with a du plicate set of recor ding and zoom controls, ideal for low-angle recor ding. Slide the LOCK switch in the direction of the arrow to prevent the accidental o peration of these contr o ls.
32 Screen Displays while Recor ding Tim e co de Y ou can select between drop frame or non-drop frame time code ( 44). Remaining tape Indicate s the remaining time on the ta pe in minutes. “ END” will appear when the tape reache s the end. • When the time left is less than 15 seconds, the remaining ta pe time may not appear .
33 Recording Selecting the On-Screen Displa ys Y ou can select the amount of information shown on the screen fr om full, partial or no display . Repeatedly pressing the DISP . button will cycle through the options in the following sequenc e. 1 This level cannot be selected if [SYSTEM SE TUP/ ] [ALL DISPLA Y] is set to [DISABLE].
34 Selecting the Signal Standard and Aspect Ratio Y ou can select the signa l standard of your re cordin g (high definition or stan dard d efinition) and, for standar d definition recor dings, also the aspect ratio of the recor ding.
35 Recording Zooming Y ou can operate the zoom using the zoom lever on the side grip or the one on the carrying handle. Y ou can also use the zoom ring on the lens or the zoom buttons on the wir eless controller .
36 Zoom buttons on the carrying handle: The zoom sp eed is constant and can be set to one of 16 zoom speed levels. Set the ZOOM SPEED switch to C (constant) and change the zoom speed level as described previously . Zoom buttons on the supplied wir eless contr oller: The zoom speed is constant and cannot be adjusted.
37 Recording Adjusting the Focus The camcord er can be set to Autofocus or Manual Focus. Autofocus The autofocus can be set to Normal AF or Instant AF *. The camcor der has also a Push AF function to allow for a temporary autofocus while focusi ng manually .
38 When recor ding under bright conditions, the cam cor der closes down the apertur e. When the aperture value used is too la rge, the pictur e may a ppear blurred.
39 Recording Using the Focus Assist Functio ns (Peaking and Magnifying) In order to make m anual focusing easier , you can use two assist functions: Peaking emphasizes the outlines of the subject cr eating a clearer contrast, and Magnifying enlar ges the image on the screen.
40 Focus Preset This function enables a focus position to be memorized. Later , you can return to the preset focus position instantly . Y ou can also select the speed at which the camcorder returns to the preset focus position. Presetting the Focus 1.
41 Recording Using the ND Filter When recor ding under bright conditions, the camcorde r closes down the apertur e. When the aperture valu e used is too lar ge, the picture ma y appear blurred. T ur n the built-in ND filter on/off accord ing to the screen display .
42 Selecting the Frame Rate Y ou can select from the following frame rates de pending on the recor ding mode: 60i, 30F , 24F (2:3 pulldown-converted) 60i, 30F , 24F (2:3 pulldow n-converted o r 2:3:3:2 pul ldown-converte d) 60i Mode Records 60 interlaced fields per second, th e sam e as standard-definition TV sign als.
43 Recording Selecting the Frame Rate Open the menu and select [SIGNAL SETUP]. Select [FRAME RA TE], select a setting option and select [YES] to confirm the selection and close the menu. The selected frame rate appears on-screen. Selecting the 24F Pulldown Mode Open the menu and se lect [CAMERA SETUP].
44 Setting the T ime Code Selecting the Frame Setting When recor ding in a mode other than SD at a frame rate of 24 F , you can select between drop frame or non-drop frame time code . Open the menu and select [SIGNAL SETUP]. Sele ct the [TIME CODE] submenu and then [FRAME SETTNG].
45 Recording In SD mode with the frame rate set to 24F , the fr ames value of the time code can be set only in multiples of 5. When you change the fra me rate from 60i/30F to 24F , the frames value of the time code will automatically become a multiple of 5.
46 Synchronizing the Camcorder ’ s T ime Code Y ou can synchronize this camcor der’ s time code to an exter nal time code generator . Y ou can also include in the r ecording the user bit signal r eceived from the TIME CODE terminal ( 48). The camcorde r offers the followi ng synchronization opti ons.
47 Recording While a time code signal is b eing received, th e [FR AME SETTNG] and [ COUNT -UP] settings of t he camcorder will be ignor ed and the exter nal time code ’ s drop-frame bit will be used instead (if the external time code is non-drop frame, “NDF” will appear on the side panel).
48 Setting the User Bit The user bit display can be selected from the date or the time of re cording, or an identifi cation code consisting of 8 characters in the hexadecimal system that is usefu l for labeling tapes. Ther e ar e sixteen possible characters: the numbers 0 to 9 and the letters A to F .
49 Recording Audio Recording When recor ding on the tape in either HDV or DV standa rd, audio is re corded on two channels. The audio transfer rate is 384 kbps and the sampling fr equency is 48 kHz. Y ou can recor d audio in 16-bit mode (samplin g fr equency 48 kHz), or 12-bit mode (sampling frequency 32 kHz).
50 Recording Audio Select the audio input fr om the built-in microphone or external micr ophone (MIC terminal), XLR MIC (XLR terminals) or XLR LINE (XLR terminals). Y ou can select the audio input independently for channel 1 and channel 2. Selecting the Audio Channel Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP].
51 Recording Using the XLR terminals 1. Connect a micr ophone to one of the XL R terminals. T o supply a microphone with phant om power , set the corresponding switch to ON. Make sure to connect the m icrophone firs t, before turning the phantom power on.
52 Hiding/Displaying the Audio Level Indicator Open the menu a nd select [DISPLA Y SETUP/ ]. Select [AUDIO L EVEL], select a setting option and clo se the menu. The audio level indicator can also be turned on/off with a custom key ( 73). Automat ic Audio Ad justment Set the corr esponding switch to A.
53 Recording Y ou can activate the audio peak limiter to prev ent audio distortions. Wh en activated, the audio peak limiter will limit the amplitude of audio inpu t signals when th ey exceed -4 dBFS. The a udio peak limiter can be activated if at least one of the channels is set to manual audio adjustment.
54 Image Stabilizer Y ou can select to activate the image stabilizer or turn it off depending on the r ecor ding conditions. Open the menu and s elect [CAMERA SETUP]. Sele ct [IMG ST AB], select a setting option and close the menu. The image stabilizer cannot be turned off in the Easy Recording mode.
55 Recording Using the Programmed AE Modes Programmed au to exposure modes pr ovide advan ced automated r ecord ing techniques ensuring professional r esults in va rious shooting conditions. Manual ( 58) This mode offers the cr eative fr eedom of a complete range of manual controls.
56 Easy Recording The camcorder automatica lly controls th e focus, shutter speed, apertur e, gain, white balance, a nd AE Shift allowing you to simply point and film. This mode locks all of these features and options, making them fixed and unadjustable.
57 Recording Av ailable contr ols/functions by prog rammed AE mode 1 Available during exposur e lock. 2 Available during clear scan. EXP . LOCK button – – PUSH AE button – Iris ring – 1 – 1 .
58 Recording in Manual Mode Y ou can set the exposure at any combination of shu tter speed and aper ture. The aper ture value can be adjusted in 1 /8 EV stops; however , the aperture value displa yed on the screen will change only in 1/4 EV stops. Av ailable settings * Can only be selected if the custom function [IRIS LIMIT] is set to [OFF].
59 Recording With the custom function [LANC AE SHIF T] ( 97) , you can change the func tion of the AE SHIF T dial on the optional ZR-2000 Zoom Remote Cont r oller and use it to change the aperture value.
60 Recording in Shutter -Priority (Tv) Mode Av ailable shutter speeds when recording movies depend on the selected frame rate: Av ailable shutter speeds when recording still i mages: 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/ 60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500 1. Set the dial to Tv .
61 Recording Recording in Aperture-Priority (Av) Mode The aperture value can be adjusted in 1/8 EV stop s; however , the aperture value displayed on the scree n will change only in 1/4 EV st ops. Av ailable aperture values F1.6, F1.8, F2.0, F2.2, F2.4, F2.
62 Adjusting the Exposure Exposure Lock 1. Set the dial to , Tv or Av . 2. Pr ess the EXP . LOCK button. • The exposure indicator a ppears. Use the exposu re indicator as an estimate. • The mark above the indicator indicates the standard exposur e (calculated by the camcor der).
63 Recording Gain The gain control adjusts the level of the video sign al generated depending on the lighting and shooting conditions. Y ou can select fr om automatic gain contr ol or one of 3 preset gain le vels ( L: low , M: mi ddle, H: high) to which you can independently assign gain values fr om -3 dB to +36 dB ( ) or + 18 dB ( ).
64 Gain Fine T uning 1. Set the dial to M , , Tv or Av . 2. Open the me nu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select the [GAIN SETTING] submenu and then one of the GAIN switch options. 3. Select [TUNE 0.0dB] and pre ss the SELECT/SET dial. 4. T ur n the SELECT/SET dial to select the desir ed gain level and pr ess the dial.
65 Recording White Balance The camcord er uses an electr onic white balance pr ocess to calibrate the pictur e for accurate color display under differ ent lighting conditions.
66 Setting the Color T emperature 1. Set the dial t o a re cording pr ogram other than . 2. Set the AW B switch to OFF and the WHITE BAL. switch to PRE. 3. Set the WHITE BAL. PRESET switch to . The color temperature currently set will be displayed. 4.
67 Recording Zebra Pattern This camcord er has a zebra pattern featur e that shows black and white diagonal stri pes over the ar eas that are overexposed. The ze bra patter n is only display ed on the screen and will not affect your recor dings. The zebra pattern will not be displaye d while the Peaking function is activated ( 39).
68 Color Correction With the color corr ection function you can set the camcor der to detect the characteri stics of a certain color or pattern (color phase, chroma, ar ea and Y leve l) and corr ect them automatical ly when re cording. Y ou can set the color c orrection for up to two differ ent colors (A and B).
69 Recording Activating the Color Corr ection 1. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP] and select th e [COLOR CORR.] submenu. 2. Selec t [CORRECT], s elect a correction mo de and close t he menu. • Y ou can correct only the pre defined A area, only the pr edefined B ar ea or both.
70 Skin Detail Function With the skin detail function you can set the camc order to detec t the characteristics of a certain color or tone. Detail in the tar geted areas will be softened in or der to conceal skin imperfections. T ar geted are as will be identified on the screen by a zebra pattern alternating with the normal picture.
71 Recording Selective Noise Reduction With the selective noise r eduction function you can set the camcorder to detect the characteristics of a certain co lor or tone and automatically reduce noise in the targeted ar eas.
72 Clear Scan This feature allows you to recor d a computer’ s CRT scr een or other equipment without displaying black band or flicker on the scre en. Y ou can adjust the frequency from 60.1 Hz to 203.9 Hz. 1. Set the dial to M or Tv . 2. T ur n the SHUTTER dial to set the shutter speed to “CS”.
73 Recording Custom Keys Y ou can assign fre quently used functions to the custom keys. The custom keys can have differ ent functions assigned to them in each of the operating modes. Default settings: T o check the current cus tom key settings: In a recording mode: Open the menu and se lect [DISPLA Y SETUP/ ].
74 Changing the Cust om Keys Setting * 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)].
75 Recording [DA T A CODE] Data Code ( 1 10) Press the CUSTOM KEY (1 or 2) button. The data code appears. Press the bu t ton again to hide the data code. [TC HOLD] Time Code Hold Y ou can pr ess the custom key button to fr eeze the disp lay of the time code.
76 [CP BKWD KEY] Custom Preset Backwar d Key Press the CUSTOM KEY 2 button. Usually , pressing the CUSTOM PRESET SELECT button will cycle forwards to the following custom preset file. Pressing the custom key butt on instead will cycle backwards to the pr eceding custom preset file.
77 Recording Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal Y ou can generate and r ecord color bars signa ls and a 1 kHz au dio r eference signal. With the customized functions ( 97) you can choo se between SMP T.
78 Extern al Connections V ideo Signal Output Standards The standard of th e video signal output from th e HD/SD SDI ( only), HD/SD COMPONENT OUT and HDV/DV terminals depends on the standar d used for r ecord ing (or the standar d of the recor ding on the tape being played back) and on various menu settings.
79 External Connections Connecting to a Monitor/TV The different recording modes and the correspondin g output terminals are given in the table below: 1 only .
80 Activate the HD/SD SDI out put and select the appr opriate video output option (HD or SD). 1. Set the dial to . 2. Open the menu and select [SIGNAL SETUP]. Select [SDI OUTPUT] and s et it to [ON] or [ON(OSD)]. 3. From the same [SIGNAL SETUP] submenu select [SDI SPEC.
81 External Connections Using the HDV/DV T erminal • When connecting the camcorder to a monitor or TV th at supports DV input, you may need to carry out a procedur e on the monitor or TV to recognize the camera.
82 Connection to a Standard Definition TV or Monitor Using the HD/SD COMPONENT OUT or VIEWFINDER COMPONENT OUT T erminal • Refer to the connection diagram in the previous section ( 80). • Select the appropriate component video signal depending on the TV or monitor you connect.
83 External Connections Audio Output Selecting the Audio Channel Y ou can select the channel for audio signal output from the A/V1 terminal. * Default value in mode. Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [OUTPUT CH], sele ct a setting option and close the menu.
84 Audio Monitor [AUD.M.SET] Audio Output Selected Output Signal Audio Recording s on 2 Channels Audio Recordings on 4 Channels Left Output Right Output Left Output Right Output Mix Balance CH CH /CH .
85 External Connections Digital V ideo Control This feature enables the camcorder to contr ol the record and stop functions of an external digital device connected to the ca mcorder th rough the HDV/DV te rminal. The device must comply with the IEEE1394 A V/C protocol.
86 Recording an External V ideo Signal (HDV/DV In, Analog Line-In) Y ou can recor d on the tape an external video signal , either from the HDV/DV input (SD or HD standar d) or from the analog vide o input (SD standard).
87 External Connections Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter) Using the camcor der you can convert analog video input signals to a digi tal video signal (SD standard) and output it through the HDV/DV termi nal. Open the menu and sele ct [SIGNAL SETUP].
88 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 softwar e with video capturing capability install ed. Use the optional CV -250F (4 pin-6 pin) DV cable or a commer cially availa ble 6 pin-6 pin DV cable .
89 Customization Customizat ion Custom Preset Settings Y ou can select preset level for a numbe r of picture -related pa rameters (23 parameters wh en recor ding movies, 17 when recor ding still images). A list of th e parameters is given in the following table and you can find more detailed descriptions on page 94.
90 Changing Custom Preset Parameters 1. Open the menu, select [CUSTOMIZE] and then select the [CUSTOM PRESET] submenu. The custom preset submenu appears. 2. Select [ EDIT] fr om the column on the lef t. The cursor will move to the bottom bar of the custom pr eset editing screen .
91 Customization Renaming a Custom Preset File Follow steps 1-3 in Changing Custom Preset Parameters ( 90) to select the custom preset file you want to rename. 1. From the bottom bar , select [ RENAME]. The first character of the custom pr eset file name will start flashing.
92 Activating the Custom Pr eset Settings 1. Press the CUSTOM PRESET SELECT button. • Repeatedly pressing the button will cycle thr ough the available custom pr eset files. Y ou can also set a custom key as [CP BKWD KEY] to cycle thr ough the custom preset files in reverse or der (from last to first) ( 73 ).
93 Customization Reading a Custom Preset File fr om a Still Image With the custom function [PHOTO BUTTON] ( 97) yo u can se lect to save the custom pres et settings curren tly in use along with a still image recor ded in mode (simultaneous recor ding, 115).
94 [GAM] Gamma Curve The gamma curve changes the overall look of the image. Y ou can select from [NORMAL] , [CINE1] or [ CINE2]. [NORMAL]: standar d gamma setting suitable for video. [CINE1]: appropriate for video telecined from film. [CINE2]: appropriate for trans fer to film.
95 Customization [SHP] Sharpness Adjust the sharpness level in th e range -9 to +9. No ise artifacts caused by too-high sh arpness settings can be reduced using the coring setting. [HDF] Horizo ntal Detail Fr equency Select the horizontal definition of the image fr om [HIGH], [MIDDLE] or [LOW].
96 [RGN] R Gain Adjust the intensity of r ed tones in the range -50 to +50. [GGN] G Gain Adjust the intensity of gr een tones in the range -50 to +50. [BGN] B Gain Adjust the intensity of blue tones in the range -50 to +50 .
97 Customization Customized Functions Y ou can customize to your personal prefer ences ma ny aspects of the operation of the camcord er , most of them governing how the camcorder operates in mode. Y ou can adjust up to 3 differ ent custom function file s and save them on the ca mcorde r or to a memory card.
98 Resetting a Custom Function File 1. Open the menu, select [CUSTOMIZE] and then select the [CUSTOM FUNCTION] submenu. 2. From the column on th e left select the custom function file you want to reset. 3. From the bottom bar select [ RESET]. 4. Select [OK], pr ess the SELECT/SET dial and close the menu.
99 Customization Av ailability of custom functions in each reco rding program/play back mode ( Video) 1 Only during exposure lock. 2 Only if [LED] is set to a setting other th an [OFF]. When [LED] is set to [OFF], this function will be set to [OFF] as well.
100 Av ailability of custom functions in each reco rding progra m/playback mode ( Still Images) * Only duri ng exposur e lock. List of Custom Functio ns and Setting Options The default value for all items is the option assigned to 00.
101 Customization [ZOOM SPEED] Zoom Speed Selects the set of zoom speeds that w ill be available when usin g the zoom lever on the side grip or car rying handle. • When the zoom speed is too fast (less than 2 second s end-to-end), the camcorder will ha ve more tr ouble focusing automatically while zooming.
102 [MARKER LEVEL] Markers’ Intensity Level Changes the intensity of the markers display ed on the scree n to 40% (gray) or 100% (white). Setting Options: [MARKER ] Le vel/center /grid markers: [100%] , [40%] [ASPECT] Aspect ratio guides: [100%] , [40%] [SAFETY] Safety zone guides: [100%] , [40%] [F .
103 Customization Customized On-Screen Displays Y ou can customize which icons to display on the screen accor ding to your personal prefer ences and needs. Y ou can save your personal settings as a custom display file on the camcor der or on the memory card.
104 Reading a Custom Display Fi le from the Memory Card 1. Open the menu, select [CUSTO MIZE] and then select [CUSTOM DISPLA Y]. 2. From the column on th e left select [ READ FROM CARD]. 3. Select [OK], pr ess the SELECT/SET dial and close the menu. When the operation is finished, “T ASK COMPLETED” will appear on the screen.
105 Customization [T APE] T ape-Related Icons and Displays Setting Options: [TIM E CODE] Ti me code display: [OFF], [ON] [OPERA TION MODE] Icon of the cu rrent tape operat ion: [OFF], [ON] [DV CONTROL.
106 Location of the Custom Displays / 03 02 02 06 04 00 01 02 06 14 07 07 19 19 18 21 08 08 10 09 11 19 12 12 13 20 05 12 14 18 03 02 02 06 04 00 01 02 06 07 07 16 15 21 15 16 14 17 19 20 05 08 14.
107 Playback Playback Playing Back a T ape Select a playback standard acc ording to the tape you wish to play back. 1. T ur n the dial to and set the / (car d/tape) switch to . 2. Open th e menu and selec t [SIGNAL SETUP]. Sele ct [PLA YBAC K STD] and set it to [AUTO], [HDV] or [DV] to match the tap e you wish to playback.
108 (frame advance) Plays back frame-by-frame. Repeatedly press the button on the wireless contr oller during playback pause. Hold the button pressed down to en ter the continuous frame advance playback. (slow forward) Plays back at about 1/3 normal speed.
109 Playback Returning to a Pre-marked Position If you wish to return to a particul ar scene later , ma rk 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 wireless contr oller .
110 Date Search Y ou can locate the change of the date/time zone with the date searc h function. This function is operated with the wireless contr oller . 1. Press the SEARCH SELECT button to display the icon. 2. Press the or button to begin searching.
111 Playback Remote Sensor Mode T wo remote sensor modes and an of f setting are available to pr event interfer ence from other Canon wireless controllers bei ng used nearby . T o change the remote sensor mode of the camcorder Open the menu and select [SYSTEM SETUP/ ].
112 Using a Memory Card Selecting the Still Image Quality/Size Changing the Still Image Qualit y Y ou can choose fr om Super fine, Fine and Norma l. * Only when playing back a tape. Open the menu and select [RECORDING SETUP]. Sele ct [IMG QUALITY], selec t a setting option and clo se the menu.
113 Using a Memory Ca r d Number of still images that ca n be recorded on a memor y card These figures are appr oximate. They vary accord ing to recor ding conditions and the subject. The total number of still images that can be recor ded w ill decrease if you store custom preset files on the card.
114 Recording Still Images on a Memor y Card Y ou can recor d still images dir ectly on the memory card. Y ou can also recor d still images on the memory card simultane ously while recor ding video on the tape and captur e still images while playing back a tape.
115 Using a Memory Ca r d If [CAMERA SETUP] [FOCUS PRI.] is set to [ON]: When you press th e PHOTO button fully , before turns gr een, it may take up to 2 seconds (4 seconds in Night mode) until the focus is adjusted. If the subject is not suitable for autofocu s, the cam corder locks th e focus.
116 Screen Displays during Still Image Recor ding Reviewing a Still Image Right After Recording Y ou can select to display a still image for 2, 4, 6, 8 or 10 seconds after it has been recor ded. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [REVIEW], select a setting op tion and close the menu.
117 Using a Memory Ca r d Drive Mode Changing the Drive Mode 1. Set the dial to a recor ding pro gram other than and move the / (card/ tape) switch to . 2. Press the DRIVE MODE button to switch between the drive modes. Pressing the button will cycle through the drive modes.
118 Metering Mode 1. Set the dial to M , , Tv or Av , and set the / (car d/tape) switch to . 2. Pr ess the button. • Pressing the button will cycle through the metering modes. Th e icon of the selec ted metering mode will appear on the screen. • If you selected Spot AE, the Spot AE frame appears in the center of the screen.
119 Using a Memory Ca r d Using an Optional Flash Y ou can use E-TTL II-compatible Canon Speedli te fl ashes designed for use wi th Canon SLR camera s, including the 420EX/430EX/4 30EX II/550EX/580EX/580EX II models, to recor d natural still images under low light conditions.
120 Playing Back Still Images from a Memor y Card 1. T ur n the dial to and set the / (car d/tape) switch to . 2. Pr ess the + or – button to move between images. Pressing the + but ton displays the next image and the - button displays the previous image.
121 Using a Memory Ca r d Image Jump Function Y ou can locate still images without displaying them one by one. The number in the upper right of the screen indica tes the number of the curr ent still image out of the total number of still images. Press and hold the + or – button.
122 Erasing Still images Y ou can erase still images one at a time or all at once. Be careful when erasing still images. Er ased still images cannot be r ecovered. Erasing a still image that ha d a custom preset file embedded (r ecorded with the [PHOTO + CP DA T A] setting) will erase the still image and the embedded custo m preset file.
123 Using a Memory Ca r d Protecting Still images Y ou can protect important still images fr om accidenta l erasure when displ aying a single image or the index scr een. If a memory car d is initialized, al l still images, even pr otected on es, will be erased permanently .
124 Initializing a Memor y Card Initialize new memory car ds, or when you get the message “CARD ERROR”. Y ou can also initialize a memory car d to erase all data recor ded on it. The r egular initialization option [INITIALIZE] will clear the file allocation table but will not physically erase the st or ed data.
125 Using a Memory Ca r d Print Order Settings Y ou can select still images for printing and set the number of copies. These print order settings are compatible with the Digital Print Or der Format (DPOF) standards and can be used for printing on DPOF- compatible printers.
126 Additional Information Menu Options and Default Settings In the following tables, default settings are shown in boldface and the availability of menu settings in differ ent operating modes is indi.
127 Additional Information 1 Available only when recor d ing in standard defi nition (SD) with the frame rate set to 24F . 2 In mode, [36dB] is n ot available. CAMERA SETUP Menu item (Su bmenu item and) Setti ng options 24F MODE SEL 1 2:3 , 2:3: 3:2 – – – 43 AE SHIFT -2.
128 1 Available only when r ecording in stan dard de finiti on (SD). 2 only . [DV REC MODE] : When recording in standar d definition (SD mode) only , you can choose between SP (standar d play) and LP (long play). LP extends the tape usage by 1.5 times.
129 Additional Information 1 Available only when you press the SELE CT/SET dial within the time set for the [CAM ERA SETUP] [RE VIEW] setting (or immediately after recording if it is set to [OFF]). 1 This setting affects also the signal output fr om the VIEWFINDER COMPONENT OUT terminal.
130 [MARKERS] : Y ou can display the on-screen marke rs to help you accurately frame your subject. Select fr om a center marker , a horizontal level marker or a grid. Y o u can also adjust the intensity of the markers display (1 0 2 ) . [ASPECT GUIDE] : Use the aspect ratio guides as a reference to accurately frame subjects.
131 Additional Information 1 In mode, this will appear on the main menu and not under th e [CUSTOMIZE] menu. SYSTEM SETUP/ (cont.) Menu item (Su bmenu item and) Setti ng options D/TIME SET T. Z O N E / D S T NEW YORK (l ist of world time zones) 28 DA TE/ TIME – DA TE FORMA T YMD (2008.
132 * Available only when r ecording movies. Custom Preset Subme nu (CUSTOMIZE CUSTOM PRESET) Submenu item Acti on (Parameter and) Set ting Options EDIT SELECT CP 1P R E S E T _ A , 2 PRESE T_B, 3 PRESET_C, 4 PRESET_D, 5 PRESET_E, 6 PRESET_F , 7 VIDEO.
133 Additional Information Custom Function Submenu (CUS TOMIZE CUSTOM FUNCTION) Submenu item Acti on (Custom Functi on and) Settin g Options C.Fn1, C.
134 Custom Displays Menu item Action (Custom Display and) Setting Options CUSTOM DISPLA Y TU NE 00 REC PROGRAMS 00 O FF , 01 ON 01 CAMERA DA T A1 03 (00 to 03) 02 CAMERA DA T A2 07 (00 to 07) 03 Z.
135 Additional Information Settings Memorized and Retained The following lists show the settings that ar e memori zed and r etained under differ ent circ umstances like turning off the camcor der or changing operating modes. If the built-in lithium button ba ttery dischar ges completely , all settings will be erased.
136 Screen Displays Screen Displays during Recor ding Y ou can find additional explanations on pages 32 and 116. Most of the on-screen displa ys and icons can be customized using the custom displays ( 103).
137 Additional Information Screen Displays during Playback Audio monitor ( 83) Audio ou tput ( 83) Custom function ( 97) Custom keys ( 73) Data code ( 110) Date search ( 110)/ Index search ( 109)/ End.
138 Side panel Time code T ape has reached the end Remaining battery char ge Genlock Audio level indicator Time code setting Video output signal from the HD/SD SDI T erminal Time code synchronization .
139 Additional Information List of Messages (in alphabetical order) Message Explanation CARD ERROR A memory card error occurred. The camcorder cannot record or play back the image. The error may be temporary . If the message disa ppears after 4 seconds and flashes in red, turn the camcor der off, remove the card and reinsert the card.
140 Maintenance/Others Camcorder Handling Pr ecautions Do not carry the camcord er by the viewfinder , the LCD panel, or the micr ophone. Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to hi gh tempe ratures, such as a sun-hea ted car , and high humidity .
141 Additional Information Viewfin der 1. Open the pr otecting cover (e.g. using a flathead scr ewdriver). 2. Clean the glass with a cotton swab. 3. Reattach the pr otecting cover . Be careful not to scratch th e glass when cleaning it. Battery Pack Handling Precautions Char ged battery packs con tinue to dischar ge naturally .
142 About the battery terminal cover The battery terminal cover has a [ ]-shaped hole. This is useful when you wish to differ entiate between char ged and unchar ged battery packs. For example, with charged batt ery packs, attach the terminal cover so that the [ ]-shaped hole shows the blue label.
143 Additional Information Moving a memory car d rapidly betwe en hot and cold temperatur es may cause condensation to form on its external and internal surfaces. If condensation forms on the card, put it aside until the dr oplets have evaporated completely .
144 Condensation Moving the camcorde r rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cau se condensation (water droplets) to form on its internal surfaces. Stop using the camcorder if condensation is detecte d. Continued use may damage the camcor der .
145 Additional Information T roubleshooting If you have a problem with your camcor der , r efer to this checklist. Consult your deale r or a Canon Service Center if the pr oblem persists. Power Source Recording/Playback Recording Problem Cause Solution Camcorder will not tur n on.
146 Recording Playback Memory Card Opera tions About the LCD screen The LCD screen is pr oduced with extremely high-pr e cision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels operating t o specification. Less than 0.01% of th e pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black, red, gr een or blue dots.
147 Additional Information System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) ZR-1000 Zoom Remo te Controller Battery Video Light VL-10Li ll FS-72U Filter Set WL-D5000 Wi reless Controller MiniD .
148 Optional Accessories Call or visit your local r etailer/dealer for genuine Canon vi deo accessories. Y ou can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcor der by calling: 1-800-828-4 040, Canon U.S.A. Information Cen ter . Battery Packs The BP-950G is also availabl e as an optional accessory .
149 Additional Information CH-910 Dual Battery Charger/Holder The CH-910 can char ge two battery packs consecutively . Y ou can also power the camcorder by connecting the CH-910 with charged batt ery packs to the camcor der . When you attach two battery packs, a battery pack can be exchanged without in terrupting the power supply .
150 Specifications XH G1S / XH A1S * The camcorder’ s operations have b een tested with SD /SDHC memory cards up to 16 GB. Performance cannot be guaranteed for all memory cards. ** The camcorder supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between camcorders and printers.
151 Additional Information CA-920 Compact Power Adapter BP-950G Battery Pack W eight and dimensions are appr oximate. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to change without notice.
152 Index A Abroad, using the camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 148 AE shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
153 Additional Information Power save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Print order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Programmed AE . . . . . . . . .
154 CANON CONSUMER D IGIT AL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED W ARRANTY FOR THE UNITED ST A TES The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S. A., Inc. (“Canon USA ”) with respect to Canon Consumer Digital Video Equipm ent (the “Equipment”) pur chased in the United States.
PUB. DIM-894 © CANON INC. 2008.
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Canon XH A1S c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Canon XH A1S - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Canon XH A1S, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Canon XH A1S va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Canon XH A1S, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Canon XH A1S.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Canon XH A1S. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Canon XH A1S ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
