Canon XL2 Instruction Manual
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Activating the Custom Preset Settings
1. Press the CUSTOM PRESET SELECT button.
• The setting changes with each press of the button in the order of “CP1”, “CP2”, “CP3” and “CP|”.
• When you are not using the custom preset setting, set the camcorder to “CP |”.
2. Press the CUSTOM PRESET ON/OFF button.
The setting is activated.
Importing a Custom Preset Setting from Another XL2
You can import a custom preset setting from another XL2 and save it to yo\
ur camcorder.
Preparations
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Activating the Custom Preset Settings
1. Press the CUSTOM PRESET SELECT button.
• The setting changes with each press of the button in the order of “CP1”, “CP2”, “CP3” and “CP|”.
• When you are not using the custom preset setting, set the camcorder to “CP |”.
2. Press the CUSTOM PRESET ON/OFF button.
The setting is activated.
Importing a Custom Preset Setting from Another XL2
You can import a custom preset setting from another XL2 and save it to yo\
ur camcorder.
Preparations
1. Connect...")
71 E Recording Activating the Custom Preset Settings 1. Press the CUSTOM PRESET SELECT button. • The setting changes with each press of the button in the order of “CP1”, “CP2”, “CP3” and “CP|”. • When you are not using the custom preset setting, set the camcorder to “CP |”. 2. Press the CUSTOM PRESET ON/OFF button. The setting is activated. Importing a Custom Preset Setting from Another XL2 You can import a custom preset setting from another XL2 and save it to yo\ ur camcorder. Preparations 1. Connect...
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Importing (Operation on the XL2 to which you import)
1. Open the menu and select [CUSTOM PRESET] and [READ PRESET].
The IMPORT PRES. menu appears.
2. Select [SEL PRESET] and set it to the custom preset file you wish to import.
3. Select [SEL POSITION].
The SEL POSITION menu appears.
4. Select [SEL PRESET] and set it to the custom preset file you wish to overwrite.
5. Select [OVERWRITE].
A confirmation message appears.
6. Select [YES].
The custom preset file is imported.
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Importing (Operation on the XL2 to which you import)
1. Open the menu and select [CUSTOM PRESET] and [READ PRESET].
The IMPORT PRES. menu appears.
2. Select [SEL PRESET] and set it to the custom preset file you wish to import.
3. Select [SEL POSITION].
The SEL POSITION menu appears.
4. Select [SEL PRESET] and set it to the custom preset file you wish to overwrite.
5. Select [OVERWRITE].
A confirmation message appears.
6. Select [YES].
The custom preset file is imported.
Make sure that protection is...")
72 Importing (Operation on the XL2 to which you import) 1. Open the menu and select [CUSTOM PRESET] and [READ PRESET]. The IMPORT PRES. menu appears. 2. Select [SEL PRESET] and set it to the custom preset file you wish to import. 3. Select [SEL POSITION]. The SEL POSITION menu appears. 4. Select [SEL PRESET] and set it to the custom preset file you wish to overwrite. 5. Select [OVERWRITE]. A confirmation message appears. 6. Select [YES]. The custom preset file is imported. Make sure that protection is...
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This feature allows you to record computer CRT screen or other equipment without displaying black
band or flicker on the screen. You can adjust the frequency from 60.0 Hz to 202.5 Hz.
1. Set the POWER dial to TvorM.
2. Press the SHUTTER rbutton to display “CS”.
3. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [CLEAR SCAN], adjust the\
frequency and close the menu.
Select a frequency with which the black band does not appear.
Using Clear Scan for Recording Computer Screens
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This feature allows you to record computer CRT screen or other equipment without displaying black
band or flicker on the screen. You can adjust the frequency from 60.0 Hz to 202.5 Hz.
1. Set the POWER dial to TvorM.
2. Press the SHUTTER rbutton to display “CS”.
3. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [CLEAR SCAN], adjust the\
frequency and close the menu.
Select a frequency with which the black band does not appear.
Using Clear Scan for Recording Computer Screens
CAMERA...")
73 E Recording This feature allows you to record computer CRT screen or other equipment without displaying black band or flicker on the screen. You can adjust the frequency from 60.0 Hz to 202.5 Hz. 1. Set the POWER dial to TvorM. 2. Press the SHUTTER rbutton to display “CS”. 3. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [CLEAR SCAN], adjust the\ frequency and close the menu. Select a frequency with which the black band does not appear. Using Clear Scan for Recording Computer Screens CAMERA...
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You can assign frequently used functions to the custom keys (for recording and VCR mode
independently).
Following functions can be assigned to the custom keys:
* Function that can only be operated by the custom keys.
To check the current custom key settings:
In recording mode: Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select [GUIDE INFO], set it to
[CUSTOM KEYS] and close the menu.
In VCR mode: Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select [CUSTOM KEYS], set it to [ON]
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You can assign frequently used functions to the custom keys (for recording and VCR mode
independently).
Following functions can be assigned to the custom keys:
* Function that can only be operated by the custom keys.
To check the current custom key settings:
In recording mode: Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select [GUIDE INFO], set it to
[CUSTOM KEYS] and close the menu.
In VCR mode: Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select [CUSTOM KEYS], set it to [ON]
and close the menu....")
74 You can assign frequently used functions to the custom keys (for recording and VCR mode independently). Following functions can be assigned to the custom keys: * Function that can only be operated by the custom keys. To check the current custom key settings: In recording mode: Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select [GUIDE INFO], set it to [CUSTOM KEYS] and close the menu. In VCR mode: Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select [CUSTOM KEYS], set it to [ON] and close the menu....
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Changing the custom keys setting
Open the menu and select [SYSTEM]. Select [CUSTOM KEY 1] or [CUSTOM KEY \
2], select
the function you wish to assign to the custom key and close the menu.
When you do not wish to use the custom keys, select [(NONE)].
Activating the Functions with the Custom Key
Time Code ( 47)
Press the CUSTOM KEY (1 or 2) button.
The time code setting menu appears.
Index Write
You can add an index signal to your recording for easy search in VCR mode\
.
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Changing the custom keys setting
Open the menu and select [SYSTEM]. Select [CUSTOM KEY 1] or [CUSTOM KEY \
2], select
the function you wish to assign to the custom key and close the menu.
When you do not wish to use the custom keys, select [(NONE)].
Activating the Functions with the Custom Key
Time Code ( 47)
Press the CUSTOM KEY (1 or 2) button.
The time code setting menu appears.
Index Write
You can add an index signal to your recording for easy search in VCR mode\
.
Press the CUSTOM...")
75 E Recording Changing the custom keys setting Open the menu and select [SYSTEM]. Select [CUSTOM KEY 1] or [CUSTOM KEY \ 2], select the function you wish to assign to the custom key and close the menu. When you do not wish to use the custom keys, select [(NONE)]. Activating the Functions with the Custom Key Time Code ( 47) Press the CUSTOM KEY (1 or 2) button. The time code setting menu appears. Index Write You can add an index signal to your recording for easy search in VCR mode\ . Press the CUSTOM...
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76 VCR STOP ( 33) In VCR STOP mode, the camcorder retains camera settings such as aperture and shutter speed, so you can adjust the camera section without worrying about the automatic shut-off. VCR STOP can only be operated with the custom keys. Press the CUSTOM KEY (1 or 2) button. The VCR STOP mode is activated. Press the button again to return to record pause mode. TV Screen ( 104) You can show the camcorder display on a connected TV. Press the CUSTOM KEY (1 or 2) button. Handle Zoom Speed ( 38)...
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77 E Recording Color Bars You can generate and record SMPTE (Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers) color bars. 1. Press the COLOR BARS SELECT button to display “COLOR BARS”. The setting changes with each press of the button. “COLOR BARS” flashes. 2. Press the COLOR BARS ON/OFF button. “COLOR BARS” stops flashing, and the color bars appear. Press the button again to deactivate the color bars. Recording Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal COLOR BARS ON/OFF button COLOR BARS SELECT button
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Audio Reference Signal
You can record a 1 kHz audio reference signal (-12 dB or -20 dB) along \
with the color bars.
Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [1kHz TONE], select the a\
udio signal and
close the menu.
The selected audio reference signal sounds.
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Audio Reference Signal
You can record a 1 kHz audio reference signal (-12 dB or -20 dB) along \
with the color bars.
Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [1kHz TONE], select the a\
udio signal and
close the menu.
The selected audio reference signal sounds.
AUDIO SETUP 1kHz TONE••••OFF( 26)")
78 Audio Reference Signal You can record a 1 kHz audio reference signal (-12 dB or -20 dB) along \ with the color bars. Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [1kHz TONE], select the a\ udio signal and close the menu. The selected audio reference signal sounds. AUDIO SETUP 1kHz TONE••••OFF( 26)
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With the interval timer, you can record images over a selected time with a selected interval. This
function is useful when shooting flowers, animals, and other natural eve\
nts.
You can choose an interval from 30 seconds, 1 minute, 5 minutes and 10 mi\
nutes, and a recording time
from 0.5 seconds, 1 second, 1.5 seconds, and 2 seconds.
Example: 2 seconds recording time at a 5 minutes interval
(= standby time of 5 minutes including the recording time of 2 seconds)
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With the interval timer, you can record images over a selected time with a selected interval. This
function is useful when shooting flowers, animals, and other natural eve\
nts.
You can choose an interval from 30 seconds, 1 minute, 5 minutes and 10 mi\
nutes, and a recording time
from 0.5 seconds, 1 second, 1.5 seconds, and 2 seconds.
Example: 2 seconds recording time at a 5 minutes interval
(= standby time of 5 minutes including the recording time of 2 seconds)
Selecting Interval and...")
79 E Recording With the interval timer, you can record images over a selected time with a selected interval. This function is useful when shooting flowers, animals, and other natural eve\ nts. You can choose an interval from 30 seconds, 1 minute, 5 minutes and 10 mi\ nutes, and a recording time from 0.5 seconds, 1 second, 1.5 seconds, and 2 seconds. Example: 2 seconds recording time at a 5 minutes interval (= standby time of 5 minutes including the recording time of 2 seconds) Selecting Interval and...
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Recording with the Interval Timer
Press the start/stop button to start recording.
• Interval recording starts and “INT T.” stops flashing.
• When the interval is set to 30 seconds or 1 minute, the camcorders goes \
into record pause mode duringthe recordings. When set to 5 or 10 minutes, the camcorder goes into stop mode du\
ring the recordings.
To Pause Interval Recording
Press the start/stop button.
• The camcorder returns to record pause mode and “INT T.” starts flashing.
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Recording with the Interval Timer
Press the start/stop button to start recording.
• Interval recording starts and “INT T.” stops flashing.
• When the interval is set to 30 seconds or 1 minute, the camcorders goes \
into record pause mode duringthe recordings. When set to 5 or 10 minutes, the camcorder goes into stop mode du\
ring the recordings.
To Pause Interval Recording
Press the start/stop button.
• The camcorder returns to record pause mode and “INT T.” starts flashing.
• Press the start/stop...")
80 Recording with the Interval Timer Press the start/stop button to start recording. • Interval recording starts and “INT T.” stops flashing. • When the interval is set to 30 seconds or 1 minute, the camcorders goes \ into record pause mode duringthe recordings. When set to 5 or 10 minutes, the camcorder goes into stop mode du\ ring the recordings. To Pause Interval Recording Press the start/stop button. • The camcorder returns to record pause mode and “INT T.” starts flashing. • Press the start/stop...