Canon XL2 Instruction Manual

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How to avoid condensation:
❍Unload the cassette, place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust to temperature
changes slowly before removing it from the bag.
When condensation is detected:
❍The camcorder stops operating, and the warning message “CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED”
appears for approx. 4 seconds and “ h” starts flashing. 
❍ If a cassette is loaded, the warning message “REMOVE THE CASSETTE”\
 appears and “ v” starts
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Cassette Handling Precautions
❍Rewind tapes after use. If the tape becomes slack and damaged, it may ca\
use picture and sound
distortion.
❍ Return cassettes in the case and store them upright.
❍ Do not leave the cassette in the camcorder after use.
❍ Do not use spliced tapes or nonstandard cassettes as they may damage the\
 camcorder.
❍ Do not use tapes that have been jammed as video heads may become dirty.
❍ Do not insert anything into the small holes of the cassette, or cover th\
em with...

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Troubleshooting

If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this checklist. Consult your dealer or a Canon
Service Center if the problem persists.
Power Source

Problem Cause SolutionBattery pack is not correctly 
attached.
Power save function has been 
activated.
Battery pack is exhausted. Attach the battery pack 
correctly.
Turn on the camcorder.
Replace or charge the battery 
pack.
Camcorder will not turn on.
The camcorder switches off 
by itself.
Viewfinder...

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Recording

Bright light in a dark scene may 
cause a vertical light bar (smear) 
to appear. This is not a 
malfunction.
Viewfinder is not adjusted.
The INPUT SELECT switch is not 
set to the correct position.
The REC LEVEL switch is set to 
M, and recording level is set too 
low.
Microphone connected to the 
XLR terminal needs to be 
powered by the phantom 
power.
Microphone attenuator is 
turned on.Record in the Av mode with 
F5.6–F8.0.
Adjust the viewfinder with the 
dioptric adjustment lever.
Set...

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FS-72U
Filter Set16
× IS II 
Zoom Lens 
XL 5.5-88 mm
16 × Manual Zoom 
Lens XL 5.4-86.4 mm 3
× Zoom Lens XL 
3.4–10.2 mm
EF Adapter XL
EF
lens**
CB-920 Car Battery
Adapter
CA-920 Compact 
Power Adapter
DC-920
DC Coupler
BP-930, BP-945
Battery Pack
WL-D4000
Wireless
Controller
MiniDV
Video
Cassette
Extender XL 
1.6
× *
CH-910 Dual Battery 
Charger/Holder
TV
VCR
20
× L IS Zoom Lens 
XL 5.4-108 mm SS-1000 Shoulder Strap
TA-100 Tripod Adapter
MA-300 Microphone 
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3× Zoom Lens XL 3.4–10.2 mm
A super wide-angle lens that gives a range of
32.6–97.8 mm (35 mm film equivalent).

HC-3200 System Case
A solid, lockable case that provides safe and
stylish protection for the camcorder during
transportation and storage. FS-72U Filter Set
Ultraviolet, neutral density and circular
polarizing filters to help you take control of
difficult lighting conditions.

Battery Packs
The BP-930 is also available as an optional
accessory.
The optional BP-945 provides 50% more...

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Extender XL 1.6×
Attach this extender between a Canon XL lens
and the XL2 to boost the focal length of the lens
by 1.6 ×.
EF Adapter XL
This allows you to attach Canon EF lenses to the
XL2. The difference in size between the XL2’s 
1/3-inch CCD’s and 35mm film means that the
effective focal length of still camera lenses is
multiplied by 9.6 × (4:3)/ 7.8 ×(16:9).
•Consult your local service outlet to make sure there
are no compatibility problems with your chosen lens....

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Provided accessories:
CA-920 Compact Power Adapter 8029A002AA
DC-920 DC Coupler 8033A001AA
BP-930 Battery Pack 3058A002AA
SS-1000 Shoulder Strap D81-1220-000
WL-D4000 Wireless Controller D83-0690-000
S-150 S-Video Cable 3062A002AA
STV-150 Stereo Video Cable 3065A002AA
Adapter holder D82-0780-000
Additional accessories supplied with the Lens Kit:
20×L IS Lens 9825A002AA
Lens Hood D52-0290-000
Lens Soft Case D81-1490-000 Optional accessories:
BP-945 Battery Pack 4244A002AA
CB-920 Car Battery Adapter...

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XL2
System
Video Recording System2 rotary heads, helical scanning DV system (consumer digital VCR SD sys\
tem),
digital component recording
Audio Recording SystemPCM digital sound: 16 bit (48 kHz/2 ch); 12 bit (32 kHz/4 ch)
Television SystemEIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal
Image Sensor 1/3-inch CCD x 3 (horizontal pixel shift), approx. 680,000 pixels
Effective pixels: 4:3 approx. 350,000 pixels
16:9 approx. 460,000 pixels
Tape FormatVideocassettes...

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Power/Others
Power supply (rated)7.2 V DC
Power consumption7.1 W (recording with autofocus, 20×L IS Lens mounted)
Operating temperature 32 – 104 ˚F (0 – 40 ˚C)
Dimensions (W ×H ×D) 8.9×8.7 ×19.5 in. (225  ×220 ×496 mm)
Weight (camcorder body only)  5.3 lb. (2410 g)
(fully loaded)7.8 lb. (3545 g)
Lens
Some lens specifications change as shown below when mounting on the XL2.\
CA-920 Compact Power Adapter
Power supply 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption24 W
Rated outputAdapter: 7.2 V DC, 2.0 A,...