Canon XL1 Instruction Manual

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61 (ii) Choosing the output channel
1. Make sure the camera is set to VCR mode.
2. Open the menu and select the output channel.
Notes:
¥ When you have chosen the output, ÒSTEREO1Ó,
ÒSTEREO2Ó, or ÒMIXÓ is shown in the top left of the
viewfinder and in the audio LCD panel. If you turn
the power off, the output (and display) is set to
ÒSTEREO1Ó.
¥ You cannot mix the balance without first releasing the
fixed level: the camera will show ÒFIXEDÓ in the
viewfinder.
OUTPUT CH¥¥L/R
0 2 6
20 40
30
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Notes on Using the Batteries
Charging and recording times
Battery pack BP-927 BP-941 
(supplied) (option)
Time needed for 
full recharge3h 50 min. 4h 40 min.
Maximum 
recording time1h 30 min. 2h 15 min.
¥ These times may vary.
¥ You will get more recording time if you turn the
camera off between shots, instead of leaving it in
record pause mode.
¥ Recording time will be shorter than usual at low
temperatures. You can use the battery pack
between 32¡ and 104¡F (0¡ to 40¡C), but...

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Taking care of the battery pack
Always attach the terminal cover.
¥ Do not allow any metal objects to touch the
terminals, as this can cause a short circuit and
damage the battery pack. Attach the terminal
cover whenever the battery pack is not being
used.
Installing the backup battery
Pull out the battery holder from the base of the
camera, and insert the CR2025 lithium battery with
the + side facing upwards. Click the holder back
into place.
Keep the terminals clean.
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Cautions:
¥ Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools Ñ this will cause a short circuit.
¥ Wipe the battery with a clean, dry cloth to ensure proper contact.
¥ Keep the back-up battery out of reach of children Ñ if it is swallowed, contact a physician immediately,
as the battery case may break down and the battery fluids damage the stomach and intestines.
¥ Do not disassemble, heat, or immerse the battery in water, to avoid the risk of explosion.
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Camera Holding Styles
For maximum stability, place your right hand through the side grip belt and keep your right elbow pressed
against your body. Rest the rear of the camera against the front of your shoulder and then support the lens
with your left hand. ¥ You can grip the camera from the side grip, or
top handle.
¥ Either gripping position allows you to start/stop
recording, take a ÒphotoÕÕ and zoom in and out.
¥ Lock the top controls to prevent accidental
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Maintenance
Avoid high temperatures and high humidity.
¥ Do not leave the camera inside a car in hot weather, for example.
¥ Be careful of heat radiating from video lighting equipment.
¥ Do not take the camera into a humid room.
Avoid sudden changes in temperature.
¥ If you take the camera from a cold place to a warm place, condensation may form on the lens and internal
parts (see p. 68).
Do not point the lens or viewfinder at strong light sources.
¥ Never point it at the sun,...

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Power sources
¥ You can use the compact power adapter to operate your camera and charge battery packs in any country
where the electricity supply is between 110 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Contact your Canon dealer for
information about plug adapters for overseas use.
TV playback
¥ Although you can always play back your recordings in the viewfinder, your camera can only be connected
to TVs which use its NTSC system. This TV system is used in the following countries:
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Condensation
Condensation may form on the camera when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place. Using the
camera while condensation is present can damage both the tape and the camera.
Condensation may become a problem:
¥ When you bring the camera from a cold place to a warm room
¥ When a cold room is heated rapidly 
¥ When the camera is left in a humid room
¥ When the camera is taken from an air-conditioned room to a warm, humid place
Protecting the camera from...

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Troubleshooting
Cause and/or what to do about it
¥ The camera is not switched on (p. 23, 51).
¥ The cassette is not loaded or is set for erasure
prevention (p. 15-16).
¥ The tape has reached the end.
¥ The battery pack is exhausted or not properly
attached (p. 13, 14, 62).
¥ The function cannot be used in that recording
program (p. 32).
¥ The top controls are locked by the hold lever 
(p. 65).
¥ The camera was in record pause mode for more
than about five minutes (p. 23).
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Note:
Some subjects are not suitable for autofocus. In these situations, you will often get better results using
manual focus (see p. 44).
¥ Horizontal stripes
¥ Many subjects at different distances
¥ Behind glass
¥ Without much contrast (e.g. a white wall)
¥ Reflective surfaces (e.g. shiny car surfaces)
¥ Fast moving objects
¥ Slanted subjects
¥ Dark subjects
¥ Night scenes
Cause and/or what to do about it
¥ There are a few restrictions on using the digital
effects. Refer to...