Canon XL1 Instruction Manual

Preparation
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ETo monitor the scene with your eye near to the
viewfinder turn the EYE POINT SELECT switch
to NEAR. To view the scene at a distance from the
viewfinder, turn the switch to FAR.
Adjusting to your viewing point
EYE POINT SELECT
NEAR
FAR
¥ In record pause mode, turn the viewfinder
focusing ring (focusing the display between Ð5
and +2) to suit your eyesight.
¥ The viewfinder rotates through 270¡ to give a
choice of shooting positions.
Adjusting to your eyesight 

Preparation
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1. Loosen the microphone attachment screw on the viewfinder unit and insert the
microphone into the microphone clamp.
2. Align the mark on the microphone with the mark on the clamp and tighten the screw to
hold the microphone firmly in place.
3. Plug the microphone cable to the cameraÕs MIC terminals.
Note:
¥ Make sure that the camera is turned off before attaching or removing the microphone cable.
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MICDC
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Attaching the External Microphone 

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Powering the XL1
Before operating your camera, you will need to use the power adapter to: 
provide power from an AC outlet
or
charge a battery pack
Notes:
¥ The power adapter converts current from a household power socket (100Ð240 V AC, 50/60 Hz) to the DC
current used by your camera.
¥ If the adapter is used next to a TV, it may cause the TV to emit noise Ñ move the adapter away from the
TV or the antenna cable.
Connecting the camera to an AC outlet
1
2
3
4
Use the power adapter and the...

Preparation
14
ECharging and attaching the battery pack
Your battery pack was partially charged before it left the factory. It should have enough power for you to
check that your camera is working properly. However, you must charge the battery pack fully if you want it
to power the camera for more than a few minutes.
1. Attach the battery pack to the power adapter.
¥ Align the triangle on the battery pack with the line on the power adapter.
¥ Slide the battery across until it clicks into place.
¥ Make...

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Loading a Cassette
1. Make sure that you have inserted a power source.
2.  Slide the EJECT
5button across to release the cover.
¥ Wait a couple of seconds for the cassette compartment to open automatically.
3. Load or unload the cassette.
¥ Insert the cassette gently with the window facing out.
¥ Remove the cassette by pulling it straight out.
4. Press the  mark on the compartment until it clicks.
5. Click the cover back into place.
*  is a trade mark.
Notes:
¥ After loading a cassette,...

Preparation
16
EProtecting tapes from accidental erasure
To protect your recording from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette so that it exposes the hole
and the red mark. (This switch position is usually labeled SAVE or ERASE OFF.)
If you load this cassette and put the camera in record pause mode (p. 23), ÒTHE TAPE IS SET FOR
ERASURE PREVENTIONÓ is displayed for approx. 4 seconds and then the 
vmark flashes in the display.
The camera also shows the above phrase if you accidentally press the...

Preparation
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Supporting the Camera
¥ For extra comfort and control, attach the shoulder
pad to the camera.
¥ Clip the adapter unit onto the base of the
camcorder and tighten the fixing screw using a
coin. 
¥ When you are not using the shoulder pad, fold it
in towards the camera until it clicks into the
storage position.
Prepare the lens cap
Attach the SP-100 shoulder pad
Adjust the grip belt
Attach the shoulder strap
¥ Attach/remove the lens cap as shown.
Notes:
¥ Be careful not to leave the...

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Selecting from the Menus
Many of the cameraÕs advanced functions are selected from menus which appear in the viewfinder.
There are two main menus:
1. Camera menu (when the camera is in record pause mode: the POWER dial set to a
recording program.)
2. VCR menu (when the POWER dial is set to VCR)
Camera menu (CAM. MENU)
1Zebra pattern  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 47
216:9 effect  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. 41
3Movie mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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PHOTO
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STOP
DATA CODE ON SCREEN
MENU
POWER
VCR
OFF
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MENU
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1. Turn the POWER dial to a recording program or to VCR.
2. Slide open the red cover to reveal the menu operation keys.
3. Press the MENU button to open the menu.
4. Press 
rortcursor key to move the arrow up or down the display.
5. Press the 
ecursor key to select your chosen option from the menu.
¥ Your selected option remains on the screen and all other options are removed.
6. Press...

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Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamps
The supplied wireless controller can operate the
camera from a distance of up to 16 feet (5 m).
Point it at either of the cameraÕs remote sensors
while you press the buttons. 
The tally lamps light up to let you know that the
camera is in range and responding to your
commands.
There are five functions which can only be
operated using the wireless controller:
¥ Special playback (p. 53)
¥ TV-screen displays (p. 80)
¥ Data code on/off (p. 54)
¥...