Canon XL1 Instruction Manual

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Cause and/or what to do about it
¥ The remote sensor is turned off (p. 21).
¥ The batteries are dead or not inserted.
¥ They are turned off (p. 21).
¥ This is unlikely, but may happen if you use the
camera in places where the air pressure is low, in
an airplane for example. The bubbles will
disappear a week or so after you return the
camera to normal atmospheric pressure.
¥ External interference may cause the cameraÕs
microprocessor to malfunction temporarily. If
random letters appear in the display or if normal
operation is interrupted, remove and then replace
the power source (and if necessary, the back-up
battery).
¥ The EYE POINT SELECT switch is set to FAR
(p. 11).
¥ The viewfinder focusing ring needs adjusting 
(p. 11).
¥ Remove the cable and then reconnect it or turn
the power off and back on again.
¥ Make sure the lens has clicked fully into
position. If necessary, turn the POWER dial to
OFF, remove the lens and retry (p. 9).
Problem
?The wireless controller doesnÕt work.
?The tally lamps donÕt flash.
?There are air bubbles inside the lens.
?The camera malfunctions.
?The viewfinder displays are unclear.
?The DV cable is connected correctly, but
thereÕs nothing in the display.
?The lens is attached, but LENS continues to
flash in the viewfinder.
Miscellaneous
About the LCD Viewfinder
Liquid Crystal Viewfinders use extremely high-precision technology, but there will be pixels which do not
light up or which are continuously lit. This is not an error and will not affect the recording.
About the CCD
Due to the construction of the CCD, in low-light recording using the slow shutter or gaining up, small
specks of light may become visible in the viewfinder. In such cases, increase the shutter speed, reduce the
gain or use an additional light source such as a video light. 
						

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The XL1 System Diagram  (Availability differs from area to area)
BP-911, BP-914,
BP-924, BP-927, 
BP-941
Battery PackWL-D2000
Wireless 
Controller
MiniDV
Video 
Cassette
FS-72U
Filter SetExtender XL 
1.6´ 
16´
Zoom Lens
3´ Zoom XL 
3.4–10.2mm
EF Adapter XL EF
lens
CB-900 Car Battery
Adapter
CA-900/CA-910 Compact 
Power Adapter
CH-900 Dual Battery 
Charger/Holder
TV
VCR DC-900
DC CouplerMA-100 Microphone Adapter/
Shoulder Pad SS-1000 Shoulder Strap
VL-10Li 
Battery 
Video Light
FA-200
Flash Adapter
380EX
Speedlite
S-150 S-video Cable
STV-150 Stereo Video CableBP-911*, BP-914*,
BP-924, BP-927, 
BP-941
Battery Pack
HC-3500 
System Case HC-3000 
System CaseSP-100 Shoulder Pad
BP-911, BP-914,
BP-924, BP-927, 
BP-941
Battery Pack
Video Head 
Cleaning 
Cassette
* The power remaining indicators may not show the correct information if used with the XL1. 
						

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HC-3000 System Case
A solid, lockable case that provides safe and stylish
protection for the camera during transportation and
storage.
MA-100 Microphone Adapter/Shoulder Pad
Allows you to use a mic. that has XLR connectors
with the XL1, plus makes shoulder-mounted
shooting possible. In addition, use it to attach a
wireless microphone receiver or to hold the
separately available CH-900 Dual Battery
Charger/Holder.
FS-72U Filter Set
Ultraviolet, neutral density and circular polarizing
filters to help you take control of difficult lighting
conditions.
Optional Accessories
BP-941 BP-927Battery Packs
The BP-927 is supplied as standard. It is also
available as an optional accessory.
The optional BP-941 provides 50% more
recording time than the BP-927.
CB-900 Car Battery Adapter
Power your camera, or recharge battery packs on
the move. The car battery adapter plugs into your
carÕs cigarette lighter socket and runs off a 12-24V
DC negative ground battery.
HC-3500 System Case
Small enough to take onto an aircraft as carry-on
luggage (XL1 body with a lens, power supply and
an extra lens). 
						

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VL-10Li Battery Video Light
This compact yet powerful video light can be used
for both indoor and outdoor shooting.
¥ Lithium ion battery packs can be used to power
the light. Approximate usage times are as
follows:
BP-911 45 min BP-924 90 min
BP-914 50 min BP-927 100 min
BP-941 160 min
Extender XL 1.6´
Attach this extender between a Canon XL lens and
the XL1 to boost the focal length of the lens by
1.6
´.
EF Adapter XL
This allows you to attach Canon EOS lenses to the
XL1. The difference in size between the XL1Õs
1/3Ó CCDÕs and 35mm film means that the
effective focal length of still camera lenses is
multiplied by 7.2
´. A 300mm lens, for example, is
transformed into an incredible 2,160mm super
telephoto.
¥ Consult your local service outlet to make sure
there are no compatibility problems with your
chosen lens.
FA-200 Flash Adapter
Facilitates use of a Canon Speedlite 380EX with
the XL1.
3´Zoom XL 3.4Ð10.2mm (available Summer Õ98)
A super wide-angle lens that gives a range of 24 Ð
72 mm (35mm film equivalent). 
						

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380EX Speedlite
Attaches to the XL1 to give SLR-style flash
photography (the optional FA-100 Flash Adapter is
also necessary).
CH-900 Dual Battery Charger/ Holder
This holds two battery packs and can charge them
both consectively.
It can then be connected directly to the XL1 using
its DC Coupler to give twice the playback time. It
can also make use of the high performance battery
pack BP-927, to give up to 3hrs. recording time.
This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you use Canon video equipment,
we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark.CANONGENUINEVIDEOACCESSORY
Provided accessories:
16´Zoom Lens D51-0310-201
Stereo Microphone D84-0110-000
WL-D2000 Wireless Controller D83-0432-000
CA-900 Compact Power Adapter D85-0492-201
CA-910 Compact Power Adapter D85-1022-201
DC-900 DC Coupler D85-0630-201
BP-927 Battery Pack D85-0852-201
SP-100 Shoulder Pad D87-0040-201
SS-1000 Shoulder Strap D81-1220-000
S-150 S Video Cable D82-0330-202
STV-150 Stereo Video Cable D82-0490-201
Lens Hood YG9-5739-000
Lens Cap YF1-0008-000
Body Cap DA1-8472-000
Dust Cap YA1-1715-000
Lens Soft Case YA1-1717-000
Optional accessories:
CB-900 Car Battery Adapter D85-0502-201
CH-900 Dual Battery Charger/
Holder D85-0772-201
MA-100 Microphone Adapter/
Shoulder Pad D84-0100-201
HC-3000 System Case D81-1181-201
FS-72U Filter Set D53-0030-202
Extender XL 1.6
´D56-0080-201
EF Adapter  XL D56-0070-201
VL-10Li Battery Video Light D86-0081-201
JR7.2V 10WF Halogen Bulb DY4-4530-000
FA-100 Flash Adapter D82-0540-201
380EX Speedlite (Flash Unit) C50-0721-201
DVM-CL DV Cleaning Cassette D36-0032-201 
						

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Finding Your Way Around the XL1
LIGHT
Remote sensor (p. 21) 
Tally lamp (p. 21)
Accessory shoe (p. 43)
Stereo microphone
 (p. 12)
Viewfinder cable (p. 67)
Zooming ring 
(p. 25)
Focusing ring (p. 44)
Lens hood (p.9 )
EXP. LOCK button (p. 45)
IRIS wheel (p. 34, 45)EYE POINT SELECT switch (p. 11)
Eye cup (p. 10)
REC LEVEL switch 
(AUDIO 2) (p. 38)
L/R dials (AUDIO 2) (p. 38)
INPUT SELECT switch 
(AUDIO 1) (p. 37)
BALANCE dial (AUDIO 1) 
(p. 37)
REC LEVEL switch 
(AUDIO 1) (p. 37)
LEVEL dial (AUDIO 1) 
(p. 37)
AUDIO MONITOR button 
(p. 39, 60)
LIGHT button (p.76 )
LENS RELEASE switch (p. 8)MENU button (p. 19)Menu 
operation cursor key (p. 19)
cursor key (p. 19 )

cursor key (p. 19) Microphone attachment 
screw (p. 12)
Light Button
Push the LIGHT button to illuminate the main and 
audio panels for approximately 10 seconds. If you 
press and hold the button for at least 3 seconds, 
the panels remain illuminated until you press the 
button once more to turn the backlight off. 
						

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AE Shift dial (p. 46)
Audio LCD panel (p. 84)
Remote sensor (p. 21)
Tally lamp (p. 21)
AUDIO 2 RCA jack (R) 
(p. 60)
AUDIO 2 RCA jack (L) 
(p. 60)
EJECT     button
(p. 15)
BATT. RELEASE button 
(p. 13)Microphone cable (p. 12)
PHOTO button (p. 29)
Zoom control (p. 25)
Lens hood locking screw
(p. 9)
Grip belt (p. 17)
Start/stop button (p. 23)
DV terminal (p. 58)
REMOTE      terminal (p. 59)
Tripod socket (p. 65)
Socket for attaching the SP-100 Shoulder Pad 
or MA-100 Microphone Adapter/Shoulder Pad.
Do not attach a tripod to this socket.Backup battery compartment (p. 63)Flash adapter terminal (p. 43) 
						

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T
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PHOTOSTART/STOPHOLDREC
SHUTTER
RECSEARCH
EVF DISPLAY
ON/OFF
D.EFECT
SELECT
ON/OFF
Zoom control (p. 25, 65)
START/STOP button 
(p. 23, 65)
HOLD lever (p. 65)PHOTO button (p. 29, 65)
PAUSE      button (p. 52)
STOP      button (p. 51)
REW        button (p. 51)
REC      button (p. 58)
FF        button (p. 51)
PLAY button (p. 51) Viewfinder focusing ring (p. 11)
Viewfinder (p. 10, 67)
Release lever (p. 10)
Viewfinder BRIGHT screw 
(p. 67)
STABILIZER switch (p. 27)
ND FILTER switch (p. 28)
Auto/Manual focus switch (p. 44)PUSH AF button (p. 44)Attachment bar (p. 17)
PHONES LEVEL dial (p. 39)
     (phones) terminal (p. 39)
Video terminal (p. 56)
DC out terminal
AUDIO 1 RCA jacks 
(p. 60)
S-video terminal (p. 56)
POWER dial (p. 23) Main LCD panel (p. 84)
STANDBY button (p. 23)
WHITE BALANCE set button 
(p. 49)
White balance selector knob 
(p. 49)
GAIN dial (p. 48) REC (record) SEARCH + 
button (p. 31)
REC (record) SEARCH – /
 
(record review) button (p. 31)
EVF DISPLAY button (p. 24)
D. EFFECT 
SELECT button (p. 40)
D. EFFECT 
ON/OFF button (p. 40)
SHUTTER      button (p. 34)
SHUTTER      button (p. 34)
POWER
VCR
OFF
Tv
Av
MA
VCR
OFF
Tv
Av
M
A
VCR mode
Power off
Easy Recording
Auto
Shutter-Priority
Aperture-Priority
Manual
Spotlight
Recording 
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PHOTO
SELF TIMERWT
ZOOM START/
STOP
AUDIO
MONITOR
REVERSE FORWARD
JOG      SHUTTLE
DATA CODE ON SCREEN
MENU
MIX
BALANCE
PHOTO
SEARCH
ST-2 ST-1
REW
PAUSESLOW
PLAY
STOPFF
2
+
START/STOP button (p. 23)
SELF TIMER button (p. 42)
ON SCREEN button (p. 80)
MENU button (p. 19)
cursor key (p. 19)
cursor key (p. 19)
AUDIO MONITOR button 
(p. 39, 60)
REW       button (p. 51)
PLAY      button (p. 51)
STOP      button 
(p. 51)
PAUSE      button 
(p. 52)Transmitter
ZOOM buttons (p. 25)
DATA CODE button (p. 54, 80)
cursor key (p. 19)
cursor key (p. 19)
MIX BALANCE buttons (p. 60)
PHOTO SEARCH buttons (p. 55)
FF       button (p. 51)
       button (p. 53)
SLOW      button (p. 53)
Jog/Shuttle dial (p. 53)
          (frame 
reverse) button (p.53 )
PHOTO  button (p. 29)
           (frame advance) button (p. 53)
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Screen Displays
To display the date and time on a connected TV,
press the wireless controllerÕs DATA CODE button
when the camera is in VCR mode with a tape
loaded.
Press the wireless controllerÕs ON SCREEN button
to see the other displays on the TV screen. (The
displays appear white on-screen.) They will not be
added to any recordings you make with the camera.
Record pause mode (p. 23)
Recording (p. 23)
The backup battery is not 
properly installed, or needs
replacing (p. 63).
Shows how much battery power
remains (p. 62).
The battery pack is exhausted
(p. 14, 62).
No cassette is loaded, or it is set
for erasure prevention (p. 16).
Remaining tape
(Green: more than 5 mins.
Yellow: less than 5 mins.
Red: final few secs).
...finally, it tells you when you
have completely run out of tape.
DATA CODE ON SCREEN
REC
PAUSE
E N D
  5
min
EJECTThe camera is ejecting the tape
(p. 15).
The safety mechanism is 
activated. Unload the cassette
and turn the camera off. Turn it
on again and reload the cassette.
Recording mode (p. 24)
Playback is stopped (p. 51).
Normal playback (p. 51)
Fast forward (p. 51)
Rewind (p. 51)
Fast forward playback 
(p. 52)
Rewind playback (p. 52)
Frame advance playback 
(p. 53)
Frame reverse playback (p. 53)
REW
FF
STOP
EJECT
SP
indicates a flashing display.