Canon XL1 Instruction Manual

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Playback pause (forward and
reverse) (p. 52)
Slow playback (forward and
reverse) (p.53)
´2 playback (forward and
reverse) (p. 53)
´1 playback (forward and
reverse) (p. 53)
Photo Search (p. 55)
Photo search is complete
Zoom display (p. 25):
Optical zoom
Optical plus digital zoom
Zoom in
Zoom out
Camera menu (p. 18)
VCR menu (p. 18)
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The remote sensor is turned off
(p. 21).
Self-timer countdown (p. 42)
Audio mode (p. 36)
Data code (p. 54)
The camcorder does not have a
lens attached
Photo mode (p. 29)
¥ Setting the AF/AE  mark
flashes white
¥ AF/AE locked  mark lights
up green
¥ Timer
Movie mode (p. 30)
Recording programs (p. 32).
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The 16:9 effects: the display
flashes when the effect hasbeen
selected, and appears steadily
when it is activated (p. 41).
Digital effects: the display 
flashes when the function has
being selected and appears
steadily when it is activated 
(p. 40).
Slow shutter effects can not be
selected at this time (p. 35)
The camcorder is being recorded
to via the DV terminal (p. 58)
Gain (p. 48)
Audio output (p. 60)
Mix balance (p. 60)
Mix select has not been released
at the menu (p. 61)
Condensation warning (p. 68)
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Flash is charging
mark flashes white (p. 43)
or charged
mark lights up green (p. 43)
Manual exposure display 
(p. 45):
Exposure locked
Brighter than standard exposure
level
Darker than standard exposure
level
Manual setting of shutter speed,
F number
The iris is closed
ND Filter (p. 28)
Manual focus is selected 
(p. 44).
White balance is set manually
(p. 49).
- Outdoor mode
- Indoor mode
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Appears when the battery pack
is exhausted (p. 14, 62).
Appears when the tape has
reached the end.
Refer to page 16.
Appears when you press the 
2
(record) button if the DV cable
is not connected properly 
(p. 58).
Refer to page 68.
Appears as a warning to protect
the tape and also when 
condensation is detected.
Remove the tape as soon as 
possible after the camera has
displayed the caution.
Refer to page 59.
Refer to page 59.
SET THE DATE AND T I ME
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Caution phrases
The camera displays various caution phrases Ñ
they appear for 4 seconds before disappearing. When you start recording, the camera counts from
0SEC to 10SEC. Shots which are shorter than 10
seconds may be difficult to edit later. On the other
hand, if you are not planning to edit the recording,
remember that a shot which does not contain action
should generally last no longer than 10 seconds.
Time Code
0sec
0 1sec
:
1 0 2:34:25
This records counter information, including hour,
minute, second, and frame number on a special
data code area on the tape itself. It is reset
automatically when a new tape is loaded.
Recording reminder
Appears each time you turn the
power on, until you set the date
and time (p. 22).
Refer to pages 8-9.
Refer to page 23. 
						

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Main LCD panel
Audio LCD panel
0 2 6
20 40
30
ST -1MIX ST -2
50
RL-dB12
MANUPBPB
Recording mode 
(p. 24)
Exposure lock 
(p. 45)F number
(aperture size)
(p. 34)Audio mode
(p. 36)
L, R Recording levels 
(p. 38)
Shutter speed
(p. 34)Remaining battery
power (p. 62)
Time code 
(p. 83)Cassette:
set for erasure
prevention or not
loaded (p. 16)Tape has
reached the end
(p. 83)
Manual recording
level (p. 37)Audio mix (p. 60)
¥ When only  is shown = 16-bit mode
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Specifications
XL1
Power Supply (rated):7.2 V DC
Power Consumption (while recording, AF=ON):
9.5 W (Approx., recording with the AF turned
on)
Television system:
EIS standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color
signal
Video recording system:
2 rotary heads, helical scanning system
DV system (Consumer digital VCR SD system)
Digital component recording 
Audio recording system:PCM digital sound: 
16 bit (48kHz/2ch), 12 bit (32kHz/2 from 4ch), 
12 bit (32kHz/4ch simultaneous)
Image sensor:3CCD 1/3Ó Pixel Shift (charge
coupled device) 270,000 pixels 
(250,000 effective pixels)
Tape format:Videocassettes bearing the 
mark.
Tape speed:
SP: 3/4ips (18.81 mm/s); 
LP: 1/2ips(12.56 mm/s)
Maximum recording time:
SP: 60 minutes (with a 60 min. cassette);
LP: 90 minutes (with a 60 min. cassette) 
Fast forward/rewind time:
2 mins 50 sec. (with a 60 min. cassette)
Lens mount:XL Interchangeable lens system 
(16
´zoom [supplied]: f/1.6Ð2.6, 5.5Ð88mm)
Focusing system:TTL autofocus, manual focusing
possible
Minimum focusing distance:13/16inch (2cm) on maximum wide angle;
telephoto end: 3ft 4in (1m)
Maximum shutter speed:
1/15,000 sec 
Minimum illumination:2 lx (using XL
5.5Ð88mm lens, and slow shutter at 1/8of a
second)
Recommended illumination:
More than 100 lx 
Filter diameter:72mm (XL lens)
Viewfinder:0.7-inch, color LCD 
(approx. 180,000 pixels)
Microphone:Stereo electret condenser
microphone 
DV Terminal:Special 4 pin connector (based on
IEEE1394)
Output level:
Video terminal: RCA jack, 1 Vp-p/75½
unbalanced, synchronized load
S-video terminal: 4 pin mini DIN, 1 Vp-p 
(Y signal), 0.286 Vp-p (C signal) 
Audio terminal: RCA jack (L, R), 2 sets
4dBm (47k½load)/3k½or less, unbalanced
Input level:
Audio terminal: RCA jack (L, R), 2 sets
-11dBV/47k½(LINE), unbalanced
-35dBV/600½(MIC ATT),  unbalanced
-55dBV/600½(MIC), unbalanced
Microphone terminal: 
f3.5mm stereo mini-jack,
-59dBV (with 600½mic)/600½
Operating temperature range:
32¡Ð104°F (0¡Ð40°C) 
Dimensions:8 3/4´8 7/16´16 5/16in 
(223 
´214 ´415 mm) 
Weight (not including lens and battery pack):
3 lbs 12 oz approx. (1.7kg)
(fully loaded):
6 lbs 3 oz approx. (2.86kg)
Battery type:Rechargeable lithium ion battery
Rated voltage:7.2 V DC
Operating temperature:32¡Ð104¡F (0¡Ð40¡C) 
Battery capacity:2,700 mAh
Dimensions:1 1/2´1 5/8´2 13/16in
(38.2 
´39.0 ´70.5 mm)
Weight:6 1/2oz (185 g)
Weight and dimensions are approximate 
Errors and omissions excepted. 
Subject to change without notice.
Canon is a trademark of Canon Inc.
Mini
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Index
Abroad, Using the Camera, 67
Accessories, 6, 73
Adapter, AC,  13
AE Programs, 32
AE Shift, 46
Audio Input, 37
Audio Output, 60
Audio/Video Terminals, 56
Auto, 33
Autofocus, 44
õBackup Battery, 63
Basic Recording, 23
Battery Pack, 14
‚Cables, 6, 56
Cassettes, 15
Charging the Battery Pack, 14
Choosing a Recording
Program, 32
Cleaning the Camera, 67
Condensation, 68
Connection to TV or VCR, 56
ëDate and Time, 22
Displaying Data Code, 54
DC Coupler, 13
Digital Video, 7
Digital Zoom, 26
DV Terminal, 58
äEasy Recording, 32
Editing, 57
Edit Search, 52
Exposure, 45
ìFade, 40
Fast Forward, 52
Feedback, 56
Finding Your Way Around the
XL1, 76
Flash photography, 43
F Number, 34, 45
Focusing, 44
Frame Mode, 30
ý ýGain, 48
Grip Belt, 17
îHead Cleaning, 67
Headphones, 39
éImage Stabilizer, 27
Introducing the XL1, 7
Iris Wheel, 34, 45
ñLANC, 59
LCD Panels, 84
Lens Cap, 17
Lens Hood, 9
Light, 76
Loading Cassettes, 15
Low-angle Recording, 65
LP Mode, 24
÷Maintenance, 66
Manual Focus, 44
Manual Recording Program, 33
Menus, 18
Microphone, 12
Mix Balance, 60
Movie Mode, 30
öND Filter, 28
¯Optical Image Stabilizer, 27
Optional Accessories,  73
¸Photo Mode, 29
Photo Search, 55
Playback, 51
Playback Connection, 56
Playback Pause, 52
Power Adapter,  13
Powering Your Camcoder, 13
Problems, 69
Push Autofocus,  44
åRecharging the Battery Pack, 
62
Recording, 23
Recording Level, 37, 38
Recording Programs, 32
Record Pause Mode, 23
Record Review, 31
Record Search, 31
Remote Control, 20
Remote Sensor, 21
Rewind, 51
êScreen Displays, 80
Self-Timer, 42
Shoulder Pad, 17
Shoulder Strap, 17
16:9, 41
Shutter Speed, 34, 45
Slow Shutter, 35
Sound Check, 39
Specifications, 85
Speedlite, 43
Spotlight, 33
SP Mode, 24
STANDBY Button, 23
Storage, 66
Supporting the Camera, 17
S-video, 56
System Diagram, 72
æTally Lamps, 21
Tape Protection, 16
Telephoto, 25
Temperature, 64, 66
Time Code, 83
Tripod, 65
Troubleshooting, 69
TV, 56, 80
èUsing the Camera Abroad, 67
Using the Menus, 18
×VCR, 56, 57
Videocassettes, 15
Video Heads, 67
Viewfinder, 10, 67
ãWide-angle, 25
Widescreen TV, 41
Wireless Controller, 20
White Balance, 49
þ þXL Lens, 8
óZebra Pattern, 47
Zooming, 25 
						

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