Canon XL 2 Manuel d'instructions

PUB. DIM-692DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDERInstruction ManualCAMESCOPE NUMÉRIQUEManuel d’instructionVIDEOCÁMARA DIGITALManual de InstruccionesMiniDigitalVideo

10AE SHIFT dial ( 62)Remote sensor ( 24, 95)Tally lamp ( 83)Screw hole for adapter holder ( 21)Battery attachment unit ( 13) /seri

100Turning On the Analog-Digital ConverterOpen the menu and select [VCR SETUP]. Select [AV\DV], set it to [ON] and close themenu.❍ Depending on the si

101EEditingYou can transfer recordings to a computer equipped with a IEEE1394 (DV) terminal or IEEE1394 captureboard. Use the editing software supplie

102Power OffSTANDBY ModeAperture setting in Av mode hShutter speed setting in Tv mode hAperture, shutter speed setting in Manual modehCustom white bal

103EAdditionalInformationWhen you change to another programmed When you change to When you change AE mode other than Easy Recording mode the frame

104Hiding the Displays on the Camcorder ScreenYou can hide the displays on the screen to have a clear screen for playback.Open the menu and select [DI

105EAdditionalInformationScreen Displays during RecordingSee also 34.Audio level indicator ( 53)Remote sensor mode ( 95)Interval timer ( 79)Frame

106Side panelAudio mode[AUDIO LEVEL] is set to [MANUAL]Tape has reached the endRemaining battery charge Audio output during playbackRecording mode Tim

107EAdditionalInformationList of MessagesMessage ExplanationYou have not set the time zone, date and time. This message appears each time you turn the

108Maintenance/OthersCamcorder Handling Precautions❍ Do not carry the camcorder by the viewfinder or the microphone.❍ Do not leave the camcorder in pl

109EAdditionalInformationViewfinder1. Pull up the eye cup and open the protectcover (e.g. using a flathead screwdriver).2. Clean the glass with a cott

11EIntroductionHandle zoom lever ( 38)START/STOP button ( 33)LOCK lever ( 33)e (play) button ( 85)3 (stop) button ( 85)` (rewind)

110Video Heads❍ When the message “HEADS DIRTY, USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears, or when the playback picturebecomes distorted, the video heads need to

111EAdditionalInformationHow to avoid condensation:❍ Unload the cassette, place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust to temperat

112Cassette Handling Precautions❍ Rewind tapes after use. If the tape becomes slack and damaged, it may cause picture and sounddistortion.❍ Return cas

113EAdditionalInformationTroubleshootingIf you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this checklist. Consult your dealer or a CanonService Cent

114RecordingBright light in a dark scene may cause a vertical light bar (smear) to appear. This is not a malfunction.Viewfinder is not adjusted.The IN

115EAdditionalInformationFS-72UFilter Set16× IS II Zoom Lens XL 5.5-88 mm16× Manual Zoom Lens XL 5.4-86.4 mm3× Zoom Lens XL 3.4–10.2 mmEF Adapter XLEF

1163× Zoom Lens XL 3.4–10.2 mmA super wide-angle lens that gives a range of32.6–97.8 mm (35 mm film equivalent).HC-3200 System CaseA solid, lockable c

117EAdditionalInformationExtender XL 1.6×Attach this extender between a Canon XL lensand the XL2 to boost the focal length of the lensby 1.6×.EF Adapt

118Provided accessories:CA-920 Compact Power Adapter 8029A002AADC-920 DC Coupler 8033A001AABP-930 Battery Pack 3058A002AASS-1000 Shoulder Strap D81-12

119EAdditionalInformationXL2SystemVideo Recording System 2 rotary heads, helical scanning DV system (consumer digital VCR SD system),digital component

12TransmitterINDEX WRITE button ( 75)AV DV button ( 100)END SEARCH button ( 37)START/STOP button ( 32)SELF TIMER button ( 81)TV

120Power/OthersPower supply (rated) 7.2 V DCPower consumption 7.1 W (recording with autofocus, 20× L IS Lens mounted)Operating temperature 32 – 104 ˚F

121EAdditionalInformation16:9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Abroad, using the camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112Accessories .

122Audio Block DiagramInputOutputAudio process 1R-XLR GAINUP (menu)INPUTSELECT SWPre AmpA / DD / ALine AmpDigitalProcessFiltersALCEVRSEL AUDIOCH (menu

123EAdditionalInformationAudio process 2AUD. M. SET (menu)CH 1CH 2CH 3CH 4AUDIOMONITORDriverRCA CH 1/CH 3PHONE LchMETER LchRCA CH 2/CH 4PHONE RchMETER

124CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTYThe limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc. (“Canon Canada”) with res

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13EPreparationPreparing the Power SupplyCharging the Battery PackDisconnect the DC coupler from the power adapter before charging. Remove the terminal

14Using a Household Power Source1. Turn the POWER dial to OFF.2. Attach the DC coupler to the camcorder.Press lightly and slide it in the direction of

15EPreparation❍ Charging, Recording and Playback TimesBelow times are approximate and vary according to the charging, recording or playbackconditions.

16Installing the Backup BatteryThe backup battery (lithium button battery CR2025) allows the camcorder to retain date, time ( 30)and other camcorder s

17EPreparationPreparing the CamcorderAttaching and Detaching the Color Viewfinder UnitAttaching the Color Viewfinder Unit1. Slide the viewfinder unit

18Detaching and Attaching the Eye CupYou can change the position of the eye cup for use with either the left or right eye. Detach andreattach the eye

19EPreparationUsing the Viewfinder as LCD PanelYou can use the viewfinder as LCD panel by opening the eyepiece adapter.Press the lock release button a

2WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN ORMOISTURE.Digital Video Camcorder, XL2A Systems.This device

20Adjusting the ViewfinderYou can adjust the brightness, contrast, color and sharpness of the viewfinder. These adjustments willnot affect the picture

21EPreparationFastening the Grip BeltHold the camcorder with your right handand adjust the belt with your left. Adjust the grip belt so that you can r

22Refer also to the instruction manual of the lens.Mounting the Lens1. Set the POWER dial to OFF.2. Remove the dust caps from thecamcorder and the len

23EPreparationAttaching the Lens HoodAttach the lens hood to shade the lens from stray light and to protect the lens.1. Place the lens hood on the fro

24Point it at the camcorder’s remote sensorwhen you press the buttons.The camcorder has three remote sensors, two at thefront and one at the back.Inse

25EPreparationUse only videocassettes marked with the D logo.1. Slide the EJECT switch to open thecassette compartment cover.The cassette compartment

26Many of the camcorder’s functions are selected from menus that appear on the screen. Selecting Menus and Settings1. Press the MENU button to open th

27EPreparationSubmenu Menu Item Setting OptionsTIME CODE FRAME SETTNG DROP*, NON-DROP 47COUNT-UP REC-RUN, REC-RUN PS., FREE-RUN*START VALUE SET, RESET

28Submenu Menu Item Setting OptionsVCR SETUP REC MODE SP, LP 83POWER SAVE SHUT OFF, VCR STOP 33USR BIT DATA SET, CLEAR 49AUDIO SETUP AUDIO MODE 16bit,

29EPreparationVCR MENUSubmenu Menu Item Setting OptionsTIME CODE FRAME SETTNG DROP, NON-DROP 47COUNT-UP REC-RUN, REC-RUN PS., FREE-RUNSTART VALUE SET,

3EIntroductionIn these safety instructions the word “product” refers tothe Canon Digital Video Camcorder XL2A and all itsaccessories.1. Read Instructi

30Set the time zone, date and time when you first start using your camcorder, or when you havereplaced the backup battery.Setting the Time Zone/Daylig

31EPreparation124 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1314 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 2323567981041211132419201817212322151416Time zoneLONDONPARISCAIROMOSCOWDUBAI

32RecordingBefore You Begin RecordingMake a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly. If necessary, clean the videoheads ( 11

33ERecordingLow-angle RecordingThe carrying handle is equipped with a duplicateset of recording and zoom controls, ideal for low-angle recording. Slid

34Screen Displays during Recording t Recording reminderr When “j” flashesq Time codew Remaining tapee Remaining battery chargeThe camcorder counts fro

35ERecordingYou can select the amount of information shown on the screen from full, partial or no display.The setting changes with each press of the E

36Reviewing and Searching when RecordingRecord ReviewIn record pause mode, this function allows you to review the last few seconds of your recording t

37ERecordingEnd SearchYou can use this function to locate the end of the last recorded scene.Press the END SEARCH button.• “END SEARCH” appears.• The

38ZoomingYou can operate the zoom from either the side grip or the carrying handle. You can also use the zoomring on the zoom lens or the zoom buttons

39ERecordingZoom ring: The zoom speed is linked to the speed you turn the zoom ring.Zoom buttons on the wireless controller: The zoom speed is constan

419. Damage Requiring Service — Disconnect this productfrom the wall outlet and all power sources includingbattery, and refer servicing to qualified s

40Adjusting the FocusFocus ringFocus selectoreAF switchAutofocus (Lenses Equipped with the Autofocus Function)Autofocus is set when the focus selector

41ERecordingManual focus1. Lenses equipped with autofocus function: Slide the focus selector on the lens to M.2. Zoom into telephoto.3. Rotate the foc

42Focus Preset (Lenses Equipped with the Focus Preset Function)This function enables a focus setting to be memorized and to return to the focus settin

43ERecordingWith the 20× L IS Lens: Press the ND filter unlock button and turn the ND filter operatingring.When the camcorder is set to Easy Recording

44Select from standard 60i, 30p or 24p mode. Furthermore, images captured in 24p mode can be 2:3pulldown-converted or 2:3:3:2 pulldown-converted.60i M

45ERecordingSelecting the Frame RateSet the FRAME RATE switch to the desired position.The selected frame rate appears.❍ The frame rate does not change

46The camcorder uses the full width of the CCD, retaining image quality and providing a largerhorizontal angle of view.Set the ASPECT RATIO switch to

47ERecordingSelecting the Frame SettingIn 60i and 30p mode, you can select between drop frame or non-drop frame time code.Drop frame time code synchro

48❍ When setting the free-run time code, the time code starts to run when you press the MENUbutton in the middle of the setting, or when you press the

49ERecordingThe user bit display works on the hexadecimal system that consists of a mixture of eight numbers orletters. There are sixteen possible cha

5EIntroductionThank you for purchasing the Canon XL2. Please read this manual carefully before you use thecamcorder and retain it for future reference

50You can set the audio mode to 16 bit or 12 bit. With 12 bit, you can select to record on two channels,leaving two channels free for adding sound lat

51ERecordingRecording on Channels 1 and 2Select the audio input from FRONT MIC (supplied microphone unit), AUDIO1 (RCA terminals) or REAR(XLR terminal

52Recording on Channels 3 and 4Select the audio input from SHOE (optional MA-300 Microphone Adapter), AUDIO2 (RCA terminals) orREAR (XLR terminals). R

53ERecordingAdjusting the Audio Recording LevelHiding/Displaying the Audio Level Indicator on the ScreenOpen the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Se

54Image Stabilizer (Lenses Equipped with Image Stabilizer)The image stabilizer can be turned off.Move the STABILIZER ON/OFF switch to OFF.❍ The image

55ERecordingProgrammed auto exposure modes provide automated advanced recording techniques ensuringprofessional results in various shooting conditions

56Manual ( 60)This mode offers the creative freedom of a complete range of manual controls.In the Manual mode, options exist to set the exposure at an

57ERecordingAvailability of functions in each recording program.Recording programsEXP. LOCK buttonIRIS dialSHUTTER buttonAE SHIFT dialGAIN dialWHITE B

581. Set the POWER dial to Tv.2. Select the shutter speed with the SHUTTER r or t button.❍ Other settings such as aperture are set automatically.❍ The

59ERecordingRecording in the Aperture-Priority (Av) ModeAvailable aperture values (with 20× L IS lens)F1.6, F2.0, F2.8, F4.0, F5.6, F8.0, F11, CLOSE1.

6IntroductionImportant Usage Instructions ...

60You can set the exposure at any combination of shutter speed and aperture levels.1. Set the POWER dial to M.The exposure indicator appears.2. Select

61ERecordingExposure Lock1. Set the POWER dial to n, Tv or Av.2. Press the EXP. LOCK button.The exposure indicator appears. Changing the Aperture afte

62You can use the AE Shift control to manually override the automatic exposure system to darken orlighten the image. Select from 13 AE levels (+2.0, +

63ERecordingGain control adjusts the amount of video signal generated depending upon lighting and shootingconditions. You can select from automatic ga

64The camcorder uses an electronic white balance process to calibrate the picture for accurate colordisplay in different lighting conditions (i.e. sun

65ERecordingSetting a Custom White Balance1. Press the WHITE BALANCE dial so that it pops out.2. Set the WHITE BALANCE dial to 1, 2 or 3.3. Point the

66This camcorder has a zebra pattern feature that shows black and white diagonal stripes over the areathat is overexposed. The zebra pattern is only d

67ERecordingYou can adjust hue, chroma, area and Y level to determine the skin area and soften the details toreduce the appearance of skin imperfectio

68You can establish three preset registrations for the following 15 camera features: gamma curve, knee,black stretch/press, color matrix, color gain,

69ERecordingColor PhaseAdjust to [G] for adding more green to the image, and to [R] for more red.R GainAdjust to [-] for white balance toward cyan, an

7EIntroductionPlaybackPlaying Back a Tape ...

70Setting the Custom Preset Settings1. Open the menu and select [CUSTOM PRESET]. 2. Select [PRESET SETUP].The custom preset items appear.3. Select [SE

71ERecordingActivating the Custom Preset Settings1. Press the CUSTOM PRESET SELECT button.• The setting changes with each press of the button in the o

72Importing (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. S

73ERecordingThis feature allows you to record computer CRT screen or other equipment without displaying blackband or flicker on the screen. You can ad

74You can assign frequently used functions to the custom keys (for recording and VCR modeindependently).Following functions can be assigned to the cus

75ERecordingChanging the custom keys settingOpen the menu and select [SYSTEM]. Select [CUSTOM KEY 1] or [CUSTOM KEY 2], selectthe function you wish to

76VCR STOP ( 33)In VCR STOP mode, the camcorder retains camera settings such as aperture and shutter speed, so youcan adjust the camera section withou

77ERecordingColor BarsYou can generate and record SMPTE (Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers) color bars. 1. Press the COLOR BARS SELEC

78Audio Reference SignalYou can record a 1 kHz audio reference signal (-12 dB or -20 dB) along with the color bars.Open the menu and select [AUDIO SET

79ERecordingWith the interval timer, you can record images over a selected time with a selected interval. Thisfunction is useful when shooting flowers

8Checking Supplied AccessoriesCA-920 Compact PowerAdapterDC-920 DC Coupler BP-930 Battery Pack Lithium Button BatteryCR2025WL-D4000 WirelessController

80Recording with the Interval TimerPress the start/stop button to start recording.• Interval recording starts and “INT T.” stops flashing.• When the i

81ERecording1. Press the SELF TIMER button on the wireless controller.“ ” appears.2. Press the start/stop button.The camcorder starts recording after

82This feature enables the XL2 to control the record and stop function of a connected IEEE1394storage/recording device. The device must comply with th

83ERecordingChanging the Recording Mode (SP/LP)You can choose between SP (standard play) and LP (long play). LP extends the tape usage by 1.5 times.To

84Changing the Display LanguageThe language used in the camcorder displays and menu items can be changed to Simplified Chinese orJapanese.To change th

85EPlaybackPlaying Back a TapeIf the playback picture is distorted, clean the video heads using a Canon Head Cleaning Cassette or acommercially availa

86SLOW M (Slow Forward)/(Slow Reverse)Plays back at about 1/3 normal speed. Press the button on the wireless controller during normal orreverse playba

87EPlaybackPlaying Back on a TV ScreenTVs with S (S1)-Video Input TerminalRefer also to the TV or VCR instruction manual.1. Turn off all devices befor

88TVs with Audio/Video TerminalsRefer also to the TV or VCR instruction manual.1. Turn off all devices before starting the connections. 2. Connect the

89EPlaybackSelecting the Audio Output of the RCA TerminalsPress the AUDIO MONITOR button.The setting changes with each press of the button in the orde

9EIntroductionAdvanced Accessory shoe ( 52)Stereo microphone ( 20)Viewfinder cable ( 17)Zoom ring ( 38)Focus ring ( 40)Lens hood (

90Returning to a Pre-marked PositionIf you wish to return to a particular scene later, mark the point with the zero set memory, and the tapewill stop

91EPlaybackIndex SearchYou can locate the point at which you have recorded the index signal ( 75).This function is operated with the wireless controll

92Date SearchYou can locate the change of the date/time zone with the date search function.This function is operated with the wireless controller.1. P

93EPlaybackDisplaying the Data Code The camcorder maintains a data code containing recording date and time and other camera data suchas shutter speed,

94Displaying the Data CodePress the DATA CODE button on the wireless controller.The data code will not display the next time you turn on the camcorder

95EPlaybackChanging the Remote Sensor ModeTwo remote sensor modes and an off setting are available to prevent interference from other Canonwireless co

96Recording to a VCR or Digital Video DeviceYou can copy your recordings by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video device. If youconnect

97EEditingRecording from Analog Video Devices (VCR, TV or Camcorder)You can record videos or TV programs from a VCR or analog camcorder on the tape in

98Recording from Digital Video Devices (DV Dubbing)You can record from other digital video devices equipped with a DV terminal with virtually no loss

99EEditingConverting Analog Signals into DigitalSignals (Analog-Digital Converter)By connecting the camcorder to a VCR or 8mm video camcorder, you can