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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 download the DV-PC Recorder from the Canon Homepage to record
video/audio to the computer’s hard disk. For details, refer to the DV-PC Recorder Softwareleaflet.
❍ Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and the specifications/settings of
your computer.
❍ If the computer freezes while you have connected the camcorder, disconnect and reconnect the
DV cable. If the problem persists, disconnect the interface cable, turn off camcorder and computer,
turn camcorder and computer back on and reconnect them.
❍ The XL2 cannot be used with DV Messenger.
Refer also to the instruction manual of the computer.

IEEE1394 (DV) terminal
Commercially available DV cable 6-pin
4-pin
Connecting to a Computer Using a DV
(IEEE1394) Cable  
						

							
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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 memoryh
The following list shows the settings that are retained when you turn the power off or press the
STANDBY button when the backup battery is installed.
Recording Mode
* Except for self-timer and interval timer on/off.
Settings Retained at Power Off or STANDBY Mode  
						

							
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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 on/offh
Interval timer on/offh
TV SCREEN on/offh
EVF displayh
Side panel lighth
Zero set memoryh
Recording Mode
The following list shows the settings that are retained when you change the programmed AE mode or
frame rate.  
						

							
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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, you can show the camcorder displays on the TV screen.
Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select [TV SCREEN], set it to [OFF] and
close the menu.
The displays disappear from the TV screen.
Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select [TV SCREEN], set it to [ON] and
close the menu.
The displays appear on the TV screen. 

Screen Displays

DISPLAY SETUP/TV SCREEN••••OFF
( 26)

DISPLAY SETUP/TV SCREEN••••ON
( 26)

DISPLAY SETUP/DISPLAYS•••••ON
( 26)  
						

							
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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 (    55)
Aperture* (    59, 60)
Exposure lock (    61)/
AE shift (    62)
White balance (    64)
Manual focus (    41)
Color bars (    77)
Custom preset (    68) Shutter speed* (    58, 60)
Custom keys (    74)/
date and time (    30)
* In Manual mode.
Skin detail (  67)  
						

							
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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 forward playback/
  rewind playback
:×2 playback
: ×1 playback
: Frame advance playback/
  frame reverse playback
: Playback pause  
						

							
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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 is turned 
off.
Condensation has been detected in the camcorder. 
Tape reached the end. Rewind the tape or replace the cassette.
Video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads.
Appears for 1 second when you press the STANDBY button.
Lens is not correctly mounted. Turn the lens until it clicks. If the 
message does not disappear, unmount and remount the lens.
You attempted to play back a copyright protected tape. 
You attempted to dub a copyright protected tape. May also appear 
when an anomalous signal is received during analog line-in 
recording, or during analog-digital conversion of a copyright 
protected tape.
SET THE TIME ZONE, 
DATE AND TIME
CHANGE THE BATTERY 
PACK
THE TAPE IS SET FOR 
ERASURE PREVENTION
REMOVE THE CASSETTE
CHECK THE INPUT
CONDENSATION HAS 
BEEN DETECTED
TAPE END
HEADS DIRTY, USE 
CLEANING CASSETTE
ENTERING “POWER 
STANDBY”
CHECK THE LENS
COPYRIGHT PROTECTED 
PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED
COPYRIGHT PROTECTED 
DUBBING RESTRICTED
30
13
112 25
98
110 –
110
33
22
98
98  
						

							
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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 use the camcorder in dusty or sandy places. Dust or sand getting \
inside the cassette or
camcorder may cause damage. Dust and sand can also damage the lens. Atta\
ch the lens cap after
use.
❍ The camcorder is not waterproof. Water, mud or salt getting inside the cassette or camcorder may
cause damage.
❍ Be careful of heat generated by lighting equipment.
❍ Do not disassemble the camcorder. If the camcorder does not function properly, consult qualified
service personnel.
❍ Handle the camcorder with care. Do not subject the camcorder to shocks o\
r vibration as this may
cause damage.
❍ Avoid sudden changes in temperature. Moving the camcorder rapidly between\
 hot and cold
temperatures may cause condensation to form on its internal surfaces ( 110).
Storage
❍If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time, store it in a\
 place free of dust, in low
humidity, and at temperatures not higher than 86 ˚F (30 ˚C). 
❍ After storage, check the functions of your camcorder to make sure that the camcorder is still working
properly.
Cleaning
Camcorder Body and Lens
❍Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body and lens. Never use ch\
emically treated cloth or
volatile solvents such as paint thinner.
LCD Screen
❍Clean the LCD screen using a commercially available cleaning cloth for g\
lasses.
❍ Condensation may form on the surface of the screen when the temperature \
changes suddenly. Wipe
it with a soft dry cloth.  
						

							
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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 cleaning cassettes as this may damage the camcorder.
Condensation
Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperature may cause condensation (water
droplets) to form on its internal surfaces. Stop using the camcorder if\
 condensation is detected.
Continued use may damage the camcorder.
Condensation may form in the following cases:

When the camcorder is moved from an air-
conditioned room to a warm, humid place When the camcorder is moved from a cold place
to a warm room
When the camcorder is left in a humid room When a cold room is heated rapidly