Canon XL2 Instruction Manual

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Editing
You can transfer recordings to a computer equipped with a IEEE1394 (DV)\
 terminal or IEEE1394 capture
board. Use the editing software supplied with your computer/capture board to transfer video
recording from tape to computer.  Refer to the instruction manual of the software. 
A driver is preinstalled on Windows operating systems later than Windows 98 Second Edition and on
Mac operating systems later than Mac OS 9, and will be installed automat\
ically.
Users of Windows XP can also...

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Power OffSTANDBY Mode
Aperture setting in Av mode
h
Shutter speed setting in Tv modeh
Aperture, shutter speed setting in Manual modeh
Custom white balanceh
Exposure lock on/off Returns to off h
Aperture, shutter speed setting during  Reseth
exposure lock
Color bars setting Reset
h
Color bars on/off Reseth
CAMERA MENU settings*h
Self-timer on/off Returns to off
Interval timer on/off Returns to off
TV SCREEN on/offh
EVF display Returns to normal display
Side panel light Returns to off
Zero set...

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Additional
Information
When you change to 
another programmed  When you change to  When you change 
AE mode other than  Easy Recording mode the frame rate
Easy Recording
Aperture setting in Av modehReset
Shutter speed setting in  hReset
Tv mode
Aperture, shutter speed 
hReset
setting in Manual mode
Custom white balance hh
Exposure lock on/off Returns to off
Aperture, shutter speed 
Reset
setting during exposure lock
Color bars settinghReset
Color bars on/off hReset
CAMERA MENU setting h
Self-timer...

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Hiding the Displays on the Camcorder Screen
You can hide the displays on the screen to have a clear screen for playba\
ck.
Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select [DISPLAYS], set it to 
[OFF ] and close the menu.
• Warning messages still appear, and the data code appears if turned on.
• Tape operation displays appear for 2 seconds.
Hiding/Showing the Displays on the TV Screen
When you connect a TV for recording, you can select to hide the camcorder displays on the TV screen.
For playback,...

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Additional
Information
Screen Displays during Recording
See also  34.

Audio level indicator ( 53)
Remote sensor mode (
 95)
Interval timer (  79)
Frame rate (  44)
Audio mode (  50)
DV control (
 82)
Accessory attached to the 
advanced accessory shoe 
Character recording (    83)/
End search (    37) Condensation warning (
 110)
Tape operation
REC
PAUSE
STOP
EJECT
Self-timer
(
 81)
Gain (
 63)
Recording mode (    83)
Zoom position/
zoom speed (    38)/
exposure level (    60)
Programmed AE (...

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Side panel
Audio mode
[AUDIO LEVEL] is set 
to [MANUAL] Tape has reached 
the endRemaining battery charge 
Audio output during 
playback
Recording mode 
Time code
Audio level indicator

Screen Displays during Playback

Audio mode (
 50)
User bit (  49)
Audio level indicator (  53)
Date search (
 92)/
index search (  91)Tape operation (
 85)
Audio output (    89)
Mix balance (    89)
Data code (    93) Custom keys (    74)
Frame rate (  44)
/
22/
11/
/
/
REC
PAUSE
STOP
EJECT
e
FF
1
`  REW
: Fast...

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Additional
Information
List of Messages

Message ExplanationYou have not set the time zone, date and time. This message 
appears each time you turn the power on until you set the time 
zone, date and time.
Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack.
Cassette is protected. Replace the cassette or change the position of 
the protect switch.
Camcorder stopped operating to protect the tape. Unload and 
reload the cassette.
DV cable is not connected, or the connected digital device...

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Maintenance/Others

Camcorder Handling Precautions
❍Do not carry the camcorder by the viewfinder or the microphone.
❍ Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures, such as a sun-heated car, and
high humidity.
❍ Do not use the camcorder in places subject to magnetic or electric field\
s such as near the TV
transmitters or portable communication devices.
❍ Do not point the lens or viewfinder at strong light sources. Do not leave the camcorder pointed at a
bright subject.
❍ Do not...

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Additional
Information
Viewfinder
1. Pull up the eye cup and open the protectcover (e.g. using a flathead screwdriver).
2. Clean the glass with a cotton swab.
3. Reattach the protect cover.
Be careful not to scratch the glass when cleaning.  

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Video Heads
❍When the message “HEADS DIRTY, USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears, or when the playback picture
becomes distorted, the video heads need to be cleaned.
❍ To maintain the best picture quality, we recommend cleaning the video heads frequently with the
Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available dry cleaning
cassette.
❍ Tapes already recorded with dirty video heads may not be played back correctly even when you
clean the video heads.
❍ Do not use wet type...