Canon XL H1S User Manual
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HD Video Camera Recorder  
Instruction Manual  
Caméscope et lecteur vidéo HD  
Manuel d'instruction  
Videocámara y grabadora HD  
Manual de Instrucciones  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
In these safety instructions the word “product” refers to  
the Canon HD Video Camera Recorder XL H1S A /  
XL H1A A and all its accessories.  
12. Power Cord Protection — Power cords should be  
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or  
pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay  
particular attention to plugs and the point from which  
the cords exit the product.  
1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating  
instructions should be read before the product is  
operated.  
13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna  
is connected to the product, be sure the antenna is  
grounded so as to provide some protection against  
voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section  
810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI / NFPA No.  
70—1984, provides information with respect to  
proper grounding of the mast and supporting  
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna  
discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location  
of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding  
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding  
electrode. See figure 1.  
2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating  
instructions should be retained for future reference.  
3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the product and in  
the operating instructions should be adhered to.  
4. Follow Instructions — All operating and maintenance  
instructions should be followed.  
5. Cleaning — Unplug this product from the wall outlet  
before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.  
The product should be cleaned only as recommended  
in this manual.  
Fig.1  
EXAMPNTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL  
CODE  
6. Accessories — Do not use accessories not  
recommended in this manual as they may be  
hazardous.  
ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE  
GRO
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT  
(NEC SECTION 810-20)  
7. Avoid magnetic or electric fields — Do not use the  
camera close to TV transmitters, portable  
communication devices or other sources of electric or  
magnetic radiation. They may cause pict
interference, or permanently damage
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS  
(NEC SECTION 810-21)  
IC SERVICE  
MENT  
GROUND CLAMPS  
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING  
ELECTRODE SYSTEM  
(NEC ART 250. PART H)  
8. Water and Moisture — Hazard of el
not use this product near water or i
situations.  
EC - NATIONAL  
ECTRICAL CODE  
9. Placing or MovinDo not place on
cart, stand, triporacket or table. The
fall, causing serionjury to a child or adu
serious damage to product.  
14. Lightning — For added protection of this product  
during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended  
and unused for long periods of time, disconnect it  
from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This  
will prevent damage to the product due to lightning  
and power-line surges.  
A product and cart bination shd  
be moved with care. k stops,  
excessive force, and uns  
may cause the product and cart  
combination to overturn.  
15. Power Lines — An outside antenna system should not  
be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or  
other electric light or power circuits, or where it can  
fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing  
an outside antenna system, extreme care should be  
taken to keep from touching such power lines or  
circuits as contact with them might be fatal.  
10. Power Sources — The CA-920  
Compact Power Adapter should be operated only  
from the type of power source indicated on the  
marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power  
supply to your home, consult your product dealer or  
local power company. Regarding other power sources  
such as battery power, refer to instructions in this  
manual.  
16. Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets and  
extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or  
electric shock.  
17. Objects and Liquid Entry — Never push objects of  
any kind into this product through openings as they  
may touch dangerous voltage points or short out  
parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Be  
careful not to spill liquid of any kind onto the product.  
11. Polarization — The CA-920 Compact Power Adapter  
is equipped with a polarized 2-prong plug (a plug  
having one blade wider than the other).  
The 2-prong polarized plug will fit into the power  
outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are  
unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try  
reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact  
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do  
not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.  
18. Servicing — Do not attempt to service this product  
yourself as opening or removing covers may expose  
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all  
servicing to qualified service personnel.  
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19. Damage Requiring Service — Disconnect this product  
from the wall outlet and all power sources including  
battery, and refer servicing to qualified service  
personnel under the following conditions:  
a.When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.  
b.If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have  
fallen into, the product.  
20. Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are  
required, be sure the service technician has used  
replacement parts that are specified by Canon or that  
have the same characteristics as the original part.  
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric  
shock or other hazards.  
21. Safety Check — Upon completion of any service or  
repairs to this product, ask the service technician to  
perform safety checks to determine that the product  
is in safe operating order.  
c.If the product has been exposed to rain or water.  
d.If the product does not operate normally even if you  
follow the operating instructions. Adjust only those  
controls that are covered by the operation  
instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls  
may result in damage and will often require  
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore  
the product to its normal operation.  
e.If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has  
been damaged.  
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in  
performance. This indicates a need for service.  
When replacement of power supply is required, please return it to the respoearCanon Service Center and please  
replace it with the same type number CA-920.  
The Adapter can be used with a power supply between 100 ntact your Cdealer for information about plug  
adapter for overseas use.  
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The XL H1S / XL H1A - A Broad Range of  
Capabilities  
Ultimate HD Quality  
New and improved lens The HD 20x L IS III is the latest addition to the XL line of high-end interchangeable  
lenses and now features a built-in iris ring for improved operability.  
3CCD system By using three 1/3-in. CCDs (each with a total of 1.67 mega pixels and 1,440x1,080 effective  
pixels), the camcorder offers a horizontal resolution of 800 TV lines, the highest in HDV standard.  
DIGIC DV II image processor The next generation of Canon’s video processing engine ensures optimal  
video quality and color reproduction for high-definition video.  
Versatile Artistic Expression  
HDV native 1080/24p, 1080/30p recording Use the 24F or 30F mode video recordings compliant with  
native recordings according to HDV specifications (  
50). Whayoudeo needs –TV programs,  
commercials, music videos or movies– you can shoot it wth the XL H1A.  
Custom presets Enjoy unparalleled image contre “look” yant. The camcorder offers 23  
customizable parameters you can easily save and ustom preles (  
96).  
Advanced Professional Feat
Pro level coy An HD/SSDI terminal for uncompressed HD signal  
output, embedded dio and SMPTE are just a few of the features of the XL H1S that give it  
the functionality of ofessional broadca
Synchronion Genlocynchronization, as well as TC-IN and TC-OUT terminals, allow the  
XL H1S to be part of multi-caa shooting setup.  
Enhanced customizatiofunctions (  
104) and custom display (  
110) options give you even  
more freedom to control many aspects of the camcorder’s operation.  
And More  
Audio options The camcorder is equipped with two sets of XLR audio input terminals with phantom power  
supply. Record audio using both audio inputs or combine one audio input and the supplied front  
microphone. You can also activate the audio peak limiter (  
level adjustment.  
59) to avoid distortions during manual audio  
Added and improved functionality Push AE (  
• Focus limit ( 48) • Selective NR ( 77) • Audio output level selection (  
66) • Gain fine-tuning in 0.5 dB increments (  
90) • and more!  
70)  
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About this Manual  
Thank you for purchasing the Canon XL H1S / XL H1A. Please read this manual carefully before you use  
the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to  
Troubleshooting ( 150).  
Conventions Used in this Manual  



: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.  
: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.  
: Reference page number.  
 Capital letters are used to refer to buttons on the camcorder or the wireless controller.  
 Brackets [ ] and capital letters are used to refer to menu options as they are displayed on screen.  
In tables in the manual, menu options in boldface indicate the default setting.  
 The supplied lens, Canon HD Video Lens 20x Zoom XL 5.4-108 mm L IS III, is referred to as the “HD  
20x L IS III” lens.  
 “Screen” refers to the viewfinder screen.  
 “Card” or “Memory card” refers to an SDHC memory card, an SD mmory card or a MultiMedia Card  
(MMC).  
 Photographs in the manual are simulated pictures taken a stimera.  

: Text that applies only to the model shown in the ico
 Illustrations in the manual show an XL H1S with 20x L IS s attached.  
Operating modes  
Date/Time and uage Settings  
Set the time zone, date and time when you first start using your camcorder, or if the built-in  
rechargeable battery has discharged completely.  
The availability of the various funpends
Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time  
the operating mode as indicat
MENU  
SYSTEM SETUP/  
D/TIME SET  
T.ZONE/DST•••NEW YORK  
(
32)  
,
,
: Function can be.  
: nctioannot ode.  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Turn the SELECT dial to select [SYSTEM SETUP/  
3. Select [D/TIME SET  
The time zone setting appears. The default setting is New York.  
4. Turn the SELECT dial to select the setting option that matches your time zone and  
press the SET button.  
] and press the SET button.  
] and then select [T.ZONE/DST] and press the SET button.  
To adjust for daylight saving time, select the time zone marked with a  
.
Setting the Date and Time  
Menu item shoat its defposition  
DATE/TIME••• JAN.1,2008  
12:00 AM  
MENU  
SYSTEM SETUP/  
D/TIME SET  
(
32)  
Trademark Acknowledgements  
• Canon is a registered trademark of Canon Inc.  
•
is a trademark.  
• HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. (JVC).  
is a trademark.  
•
• Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States  
and/or other countries.  
• Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.  
• ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD  
FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE  
PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300,  
DENVER, COLORADO 80206.  
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About the HD/HDV and SD/DV Specifications  
In the manual, a distinction is made between video signal standards (camera section) and recording  
standards (recorder section). The video signal can be set to HD (high definition) or SD (standard  
definition) specifications; the recording standard on the tape will be HDV or DV, respectively.  
Camera Section HD/SD  
(
only)  
HD/SD SDI Terminal HD/SD  
HDV/DV Terminal HDV/DV  
Recorder Section HDV/DV  
Playback Signal HDV/DV  
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Contents  
Introduction  
The XL H1S / XL H1A - A Broad Range of Capabilities ....................................................................................5  
About this Manual .............................................................................................................................................6  
Checking the Supplied Accessories ............................................................................................................... 10  
Components Guide .........................................................................................................................................11  
Preparations  
Preparing the Power Supply ...........................................................................................................................17  
Preparing the Camcorder................................................................................................................................ 21  
Preparing the Lens .......................................................................................................................................... 27  
Using the Wireless Controller.......................................................................................................................... 30  
Loading/Removing a Cassette........................................................................................................................ 31  
Inserting/Removing a Memory Card ............................................................................................................... 32  
Changing Settings with the MENU Button...................................................................................................... 33  
Date/Time and Language Settings............................................................................................................... 34  
Recording  
Recording.........................................................................................................................................36  
Selecting the Signal Standard and Aspect Ratio ...................................................................... 40  
Locating the End of the Last Scene................................................................................... 41  
Zooming ......................................................................................................................... 42  
Adjusting the Focus.............................................................................................................44  
Using the ND Filter ........................................................................................................ 49  
Selecting the Frame Rate............................................................................................. 50  
Setting the Time Code ............................................................................................... 52  
SynchronCamc................................................................................54  
Setting the Useit .............................................................................................................56  
Audio Recordi..................................................................................................................... 57  
Image Stabilize.................................................................................................................................... 61  
Using the Prograed AE Mo................................................................................................................. 62  
Recording in Manuode .......................................................................................................................65  
Recording in Shutter-P) Mode.......................................................................................................... 67  
Recording in Aperture-Priority (Av) Mode ....................................................................................................... 68  
Adjusting the Exposure ................................................................................................................................... 69  
AE Shift............................................................................................................................................................ 69  
Gain................................................................................................................................................................. 70  
White Balance .................................................................................................................................................71  
Zebra Pattern .................................................................................................................................................. 73  
Color Correction.............................................................................................................................................. 74  
Skin Detail Function ........................................................................................................................................76  
Selective Noise Reduction .............................................................................................................................. 77  
Clear Scan.......................................................................................................................................................78  
Custom Keys................................................................................................................................................... 79  
Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal................................................................................................................. 83  
Faders ............................................................................................................................................................. 83  
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External Connections  
Video Signal Output Standards....................................................................................................................... 84  
Connecting to a Monitor/TV............................................................................................................................85  
Audio Output................................................................................................................................................... 90  
Digital Video Control........................................................................................................................................92  
Recording an External Video Signal (HDV/DV In, Analog Line-In)................................................................... 93  
Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter)..................................................... 94  
Connecting to a Computer.............................................................................................................................. 95  
Customization  
Custom Preset Settings .................................................................................................................................. 96  
Customized Functions ..................................................................................................................................104  
Customized On-Screen Displays ..................................................................................................................110  
Playback  
Playing Back a Tape......................................................................................................................................114  
Returning to a Pre-marked Position..............................................................................................................116  
Index Search ............................................................................................................................................116  
Date Search............................................................................................................................................117  
Data Code .....................................................................................................................................117  
Remote Sensor Mode ..................................................................................................................118  
Using a Memory Card  
Selecting the Still Image Quality/Size............................................................................119  
File Numbers ................................................................................................................120  
Recording Still Images on a Mem.................................................................................121  
Reviewing a Still Image right aft..................................................................................123  
Drive Mode...............................................................................................................124  
Metering Mode ...........................................................................................125  
Using an OptioFlash .....................................................................................................126  
Playing Back Smages from a Mem.......................................................................................127  
Erasing Still ima.....................................................................................................................................129  
Protecting Still ims.............................................................................................................................130  
Initializing a Memord.......................................................................................................................131  
Print Order Settings.............................................................................................................................132  
Additional Information  
Menu Options and Default Settings ..............................................................................................................133  
Settings Memorized and Retained................................................................................................................141  
Screen Displays.............................................................................................................................................142  
List of Messages ...........................................................................................................................................144  
Maintenance/Others......................................................................................................................................145  
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................................150  
System Diagram............................................................................................................................................152  
Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................................................154  
Specifications................................................................................................................................................157  
Index..............................................................................................................................................................160  
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Checking the Supplied Accessories  
CA-920 Compact Power Adapter DC-920 DC Coupler  
BP-950G Battery Pack  
WL-D5000 Wireless Controller  
SDC-32M SD Memory Card  
HDVM-E63PR Digital  
Videocassette  
Color Viewfinder Unit  
2 x AA (R6) Batteries  
(for the wireless controller)  
Microphone Unit  
Stereo Cable  
DTC-1000 Component Video  
Cable  
External Monitor Cable  
SS-1100 Shoulder Strap  
Lens Hood  
Adjustment Band (for the external Adapter Holder Unit  
microphone holder)  
er Base  
Camcorder Dust Cap  
Cnon HD V
Lens Cap and Dust Cap  
XL 5.4-108 m
(incl. soft case)  
The serial number of this product can be found at the battery attachment unit of the camcorder. Write down the number and other information here and retain  
this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft.  
Date of Purchase:  
Purchased From:  
Dealer Address  
Model Name: XL H1S A / XL H1A A  
Serial No.:  
Dealer Phone No.:  
10  
   
Components Guide  
Left side view  
dial  
External control mode*  
VCR/PLAY mode  
Power off  
Manual  
Auto  
Shutter-Priority  
Aperture-Priority  
Spotlight  
Night  
Recording  
programs  
Easy Recording  
* Reserved mode for future software development.  
LIGHT button  
BARS/FADE SELECT button (  
BARS/FADE ON/OFF button (  
MENU button ( 33)  
GAIN dial ( 70)  
83)  
83)  
END SEARCH button (  
MODE SELECT switch (  
FRAME RATE switch (  
41)  
40)  
50)  
AUDIO OUTPUT CH button (  
indicator  
90)  
WHITE BALANCE dial (  
WHITE BALANCE  
71)  
button (  
71)  
Side panel (  
143)  
STANDBY button (  
37)  
Viewfinder attachment bracket (  
EVF1 color viewfinder socket (  
EVF2 external monitor/viewfinder socket (  
EVF PEAKING/EVF MAGNIFYING buttons (  
21)  
21)  
INPUT SELECT switch (CH1) (  
REC LEVEL switch (CH1) (  
INPUT SELECT switch (CH2) (  
REC LEVEL switch (CH2) (  
58)  
58)  
59)  
59)  
85, 155)  
46)  
EXP. LOCK button (  
LENS RELEASE switch (  
69)/PUSH AE button (  
27)  
66)  
XLR REC CH SELECT switch (CH1/CH2) (  
CH2 dial ( 59)  
FRONT MIC ATT. switch (CH/CH2) (  
CH1 dial ( 59)  
58)  
SET button (  
SELECT dial (  
33)  
33)/IRIS dial (  
58)  
65, 68)  
(record review) button (  
39)  
11  
   
Left side view  
Viewfinder unit/Microphone unit  
HD 20x L IS III lens  
Eye cup (  
Dioptric adjustment lever (  
Color viewfinder ( 21-24)  
STEREO/MONO microphone selector (  
Lock screw ( 23)  
22)  
Focus ring (  
RESET button (  
Memory card slot (  
ND filter operating ring (  
ND filter unlock button (  
44)  
23)  
150)  
32)  
58)  
49)  
49)  
Viewfinder cable (  
Lock release button (  
21)  
STABILIZER ON/OFF switch (  
POSITION PRESET switch (  
61)  
43)  
24)  
Iris ring (  
Zoom ring (  
Lens hood (  
65, 68)  
42)  
AF switch (  
POSITION PRESET ON/SET switch (  
Focus mode switch ( 45)  
44)/  
43)  
28)  
12  
Right side view  
S-video termin
VIDEO OUT terminNC) (  
VIDEO IN/OUT termRCA) (  
88)  
TC-IN terminal* (  
Serial number  
Screw hole for adapter holder (  
54)  
88)  
26)  
OUT terminal1/CH2, A) (  
IN terminals (CHA) (  
90)  
58)  
AE SHIFT dial (  
LOCK switch (  
69)  
37)  
Terminal cover  
FRONT MIC terminals (  
Lens hood lock screw (  
25)  
28)  
Battery attachment unit (  
BATT. RELEASE button (  
HD/SD SDI terminal* (  
GENLOCK terminal* (  
17)  
17)  
86)  
54)  
54)  
Grip zoom lever (  
PHOTO button (  
42)  
121) / MAGN. button (  
31)  
108)  
Cassette compartment (  
TC-OUT terminal* (  
*
only.  
13  
Front view  
Back view  
Tally lamp (  
109)  
PHNES LEVEL dial  
(headphone) terminal  
Remote sensor (  
Grip belt ( 25)  
Attachment socker the optional TA-100
0, 118)  
HDV indicator (  
HDV/DV terminal (  
terminal  
40)  
87, 93, 95)  
Adapter (  
155) osupplied trd adapter base  
Tripod socket  
Viewfinder cable (  
Remote sensor (  
START/STOP button (  
Microphone lock screw (  
Strap mount (  
INPUT terminals (CH1/CH2, XLR) (  
SHUTTER buttons ( 65, 67)  
switches (CH1,CH2) (  
switches (CH1,CH2) (  
(card/tape) switch (  
58)  
21
30, 118)  
58)  
121)  
121)  
42)  
42)  
36)  
/
36)  
25)  
CARD access indicator (  
ZOOM SPEED switch (  
ZOOM SPEED dial (  
Start/Stop button (  
25)  
58)  
COMPONENT OUT terminal (  
87)  
,
Using tripods  
Do not use tripods with mounting screws longer than 5.5 mm (0.2 in.) as this may cause damage to the camcorder. To use tripods featuring 3/  
8" mounting screws, attach first the supplied tripod adapter base and attach the tripod to the adapter base.  
About the  
(LANC) stands for Local Application Control Bus System. The  
only devices with the mark to the terminal.  
Operation cannot be guaranteed for connections with devices not bearing the  
Terminal  
terminal allows you to connect and control connected devices. Connect  
mark.  
Some buttons of connected devices may not operate or may operate differently than the buttons on the camcorder.  
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Top view  
PHOTO button (  
START/STOP butto
1) / MAGN. buton (  
36)  
1
Screw holes for adapter holder (  
26)  
REC  
(record) button (  
(fast forward) button (  
93)  
114) /  
Hot shoe (  
Microphone (  
126)  
25)  
+ button (  
(play) button (  
SLIDESHOW button (  
(rewind) button (  
100, 127)  
114) /  
127)  
Viewfinder lock screw (  
Handle zoom lever (  
EJECT switch (  
21)  
42)  
31)  
79)  
114) /  
CUSTOM KEYS (  
- button (  
100,127)  
EVF DISPLAY button (  
39)  
(stop) button (  
114,117) /  
CUSTOM PRESET ON/OFF button (  
CUSTOM PRESET SELECT button (  
99)  
99)  
(metering mode) button (  
125)  
(pause) button (  
114) /  
124)  
Remote sensor (  
Tally lamp ( 109)  
30, 118)  
DRIVE MODE button (  
15  
WL-D5000 Wireless Controller  
PHOTO button (  
START/STOP button (  
MENU button ( 33)  
TV SCREEN button (  
SLIDESHOW button (  
DATA CODE button (  
INDEX WRITE button (  
12
REMOTE SET button (  
118)  
80)  
127)  
117)  
80)  
AV DV button (  
Zoom buttons (  
94)  
42)  
Menu selection buttons (  
33)  
SET button (  
33)  
CARD – button (  
CARD + button (  
127)  
127)  
AUDIO MONITOR button (  
END SEARCH button (  
SEARCH SELECT button (  
90)  
MIX BALANCE buttons (  
90)  
116, 117)  
114)  
114)  
114)  
114)  
41)  
/
PLAY  
FF  
buttons (  
button (  
button (  
116, 117)  
REC PAUSE button (  
REW button (  
ZERO SET MEMORY button (  
button ( 114)  
PAUSE button (  
93)  
114)  
button (  
button (  
114)  
button (  
116)  
STOP  
button (  
SLOW  
114)  
114)  
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Preparations  
Preparing the Power Supply  
Charging the Battery Pack  
Disconnect the DC coupler from the compact power adapter before charging. Remove the terminal  
cover of the battery pack.  
1. Connect the power cord to the compact  
power adapter.  
2. Plug the power cord into a power outlet.  
3. Attach the battery pack to the compact  
power adapter.  
• Press lightly and slide the battery pack in the  
direction of the arrow until it clicks.  
• The charge indicator starts flashing. The indicator  
will stay on when the charging is completed.  
4. When the charging is completed, remove  
Charge indic
the battery pack from the compact power  
adapter.  
5. Unplug the power cord from the power outland disct it from the compact  
power adapter.  
Attaching the Battery Pa
1. Turn the  
dial to OF
2. Attach the battery pack to r.  
Align the battery ck wthe gu
lightly. Slide the ttery pack up, in f  
the arrow, until icks.  
3. Remove the bery pack ter use.  
Holding the BATT. EASE bn pressed down,  
slide the battery pack emove it.  
BATT. RELEASE button  
Guideline  
17  
         
Using a Household Power Outlet  
1. Turn the  
dial to OFF.  
2. Attach the DC coupler to the camcorder.  
Press lightly and slide the DC coupler up, in the  
direction of the arrow until it clicks.  
3. Connect the power cord to the compact  
power adapter.  
4. Plug the power cord into a power outlet.  
5. Connect the DC coupler to the compact  
power adapter.  
6. Detach the DC coupler after use.  
Holding the BATT. RELEASE button pressed down,  
slide the DC coupler down to remove it.  
BATT. RELEASE button  
About the Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Bry  
This camcorder has a built-in rechargeable lithium bato retain te, time and other settings.  
The built-in battery is recharged every time you order. Hover, when you use the  
camcorder for only short periods or do not use iof over 3 mhs, it will discharge  
completely. In that case, recharge the bilt-in battring the camrder from a power outlet  
and leaving it with the  
dial or at 4 hours.  
 Disconnect the DC coupact pr adapter when charging a battery pack.  
 Turn off thder br discnecting the compact power adapter.  
 If the coact power adapto a TV, it may cause picture interference. Move the  
compacower adapter awaor the antenna cable.  
 Do not cect to the compact power adapter any products not expressly recommended for use  
with this ccorder.  
 If you connect mpact power adapter or battery pack, the charge indicator turns off and  
charging will stop.  
 The charge indicator serves also as an indication about the charge status.  
0-50%:  
50-75%:  
Flashes once per second  
Flashes twice per second  
More than 75%: Flashes 3 times per second  
100%: Continuously on  
 We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and  
86 °F). The charging time will vary depending on the surrounding temperature and the battery’s  
initial charge condition.  
 In cold places the effective usage time of the battery will decrease.  
 We recommend that you prepare battery packs 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need.  
 To conserve battery power, turn off the camcorder instead of leaving it in record pause mode.  
 USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is  
recyclable. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this  
battery.  
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 Charging, Recording and Playback Times  
The following times are approximate and vary according to the charging, recording and playback  
conditions.  
Battery Pack  
BP-930  
BP-945  
BP-950G  
BP-970G  
Charging time with the CA-920 Compact Power Adapter  
145 min.  
220 min.  
235 min.  
320 min.  
Maximum Recording Time  
HDV  
HD 20x L IS III Lens  
HD 20x L IS II Lens  
HD 6x L Lens  
Supplied color viewfinder  
FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2  
130 min.  
100 min.  
130 min.  
100 min.  
135 min.  
105 min.  
195 min.  
155 min.  
195 min.  
155 min.  
200 min.  
160 min.  
275 min.  
215 min.  
275 min.  
215 min.  
285 min.  
220 min.  
375 min.  
295 min.  
380 min.  
300 min.  
390 min.  
305 min.  
Supplied color viewfinder  
FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2  
Supplied color viewfinder  
FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2  
Typical Recording Time1  
HDV  
HD 20x L IS III Lens  
Supplied color viewfinder  
FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2  
75 min.  
min.  
in.  
n.  
.  
65
155 m
115 min.  
95 min.  
165 min.  
135 min.  
165 min.  
135 min.  
170 min.  
140 min.  
335 min.  
225 min.  
185 min.  
230 min.  
185 min.  
235 min.  
190 min.  
455 min.  
HD 20x L IS II Lens  
HD 6x L Lens  
Supplied color viewfinder  
115 min.  
95 min.  
FU-1000 monochrome viewfin
Supplied color viewfi
FU-1000 monder2  
120 min.  
100 min.  
235 min.  
Playback Time (supplied color viewfin
HDV  
Maximum Recording Ti
DV  
HD 20x L IS III Lens  
viewfi
rome finder2  
145 min.  
110 min.  
145 min.  
115 min.  
150 min.  
115 min.  
135 min.  
105 min.  
150 min.  
115 min.  
220 min.  
170 min.  
220 min.  
175 min.  
225 min.  
175 min.  
205 min.  
160 min.  
225 min.  
175 min.  
305 min.  
240 min.  
310 min.  
240 min.  
310 min.  
240 min.  
285 min.  
225 min.  
310 min.  
240 min.  
420 min.  
330 min.  
425 min.  
330 min.  
435 min.  
340 min.  
390 min.  
310 min.  
435 min.  
340 min.  
HD 20x L IS
HD 6x L L
wfinder  
ome viewfinder2  
Suviewfinder  
FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2  
20x L IS Len
Supplied color viewfinder  
FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2  
Supplied color viewfinder  
FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2  
16x Manual Zoom Lens  
Typical Recording Time1  
DV  
HD 20x L IS III Lens  
Supplied color viewfinder  
FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2  
85 min.  
65 min.  
85 min.  
65 min.  
90 min.  
70 min.  
80 min.  
60 min.  
90 min.  
70 min.  
175 min.  
125 min.  
100 min.  
130 min.  
100 min.  
135 min.  
105 min.  
120 min.  
95 min.  
180 min.  
140 min.  
180 min.  
140 min.  
185 min.  
145 min.  
165 min.  
130 min.  
185 min.  
145 min.  
370 min.  
245 min.  
190 min.  
250 min.  
195 min.  
260 min.  
205 min.  
230 min.  
185 min.  
260 min.  
205 min.  
505 min.  
HD 20x L IS II Lens  
HD 6x L Lens  
Supplied color viewfinder  
FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2  
Supplied color viewfinder  
FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2  
20x L IS Lens  
Supplied color viewfinder  
FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2  
Supplied color viewfinder  
FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2  
16x Manual Zoom Lens  
135 min.  
105 min.  
265 min.  
Playback Time (supplied color viewfinder)  
DV  
1
2
Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, power on/off.  
Actual time may be shorter.  
Optional.  
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Battery Pack  
BP-930  
BP-945  
BP-950G  
BP-970G  
Maximum Recording Time  
HDV  
HD 20x L IS III Lens  
Supplied color viewfinder  
FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2  
140 min.  
105 min.  
140 min.  
105 min.  
145 min.  
110 min.  
205 min.  
160 min.  
210 min.  
165 min.  
215 min.  
165 min.  
290 min.  
230 min.  
295 min.  
230 min.  
305 min.  
240 min.  
400 min.  
310 min.  
405 min.  
315 min.  
420 min.  
320 min.  
HD 20x L IS II Lens  
HD 6x L Lens  
Supplied color viewfinder  
FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2  
Supplied color viewfinder  
FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2  
Typical Recording Time1  
HDV  
HD 20x L IS III Lens  
Supplied color viewfinder  
FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2  
85 min.  
65 min.  
80 min.  
65 min.  
80 min.  
in.  
in.  
125 min.  
100 min.  
125 min.  
100 min.  
125 min.  
100 min.  
265 min.  
180 min.  
140 min.  
175 min.  
140 min.  
180 min.  
145 min.  
375 min.  
245 min.  
190 min.  
240 min.  
190 min.  
245 min.  
195 min.  
510 min.  
HD 20x L IS II Lens  
HD 6x L Lens  
Supplied color viewfinder  
FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2  
Supplied color viewfinder  
FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2  
Playback Time (supplied color viewfinder)  
HDV  
Maximum Recording Time  
DV  
HD 20x L IS III Lens  
Supplied color
FU-1000 moner2  
1.  
115
155 min
115 min.  
130 min.  
105 min.  
140 min.  
110 min.  
155 min.  
120 min.  
225 min.  
180 min.  
230 min.  
180 min.  
205 min.  
160 min.  
210 min.  
165 min.  
235 min.  
185 min.  
325 min.  
250 min.  
325 min.  
250 min.  
285 min.  
225 min.  
300 min.  
235 min.  
335 min.  
255 min.  
440 min.  
340 min.  
450 min.  
340 min.  
390 min.  
315 min.  
410 min.  
315 min.  
455 min.  
350 min.  
HD 20x L IS II Lens  
HD 6x L Lens  
Supplied color vi
nochrofinder2  
iewfin
rome vinder2  
20x L IS L
wfinder  
rome viewfinder2  
Suppr viewfinder  
FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2  
16x Manoom Lens  
Typical ording T
DV  
HD 20x L IS III Lens  
Supplied color viewfinder  
FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2  
90 min.  
65 min.  
90 min.  
70 min.  
75 min.  
60 min.  
85 min.  
65 min.  
95 min.  
70 min.  
195 min.  
130 min.  
105 min.  
135 min.  
105 min.  
115 min.  
95 min.  
190 min.  
145 min.  
190 min.  
145 min.  
165 min.  
130 min.  
175 min.  
140 min.  
195 min.  
150 min.  
410 min.  
260 min.  
195 min.  
260 min.  
195 min.  
230 min.  
185 min.  
240 min.  
185 min.  
270 min.  
205 min.  
560 min.  
HD 20x L IS II Lens  
HD 6x L Lens  
Supplied color viewfinder  
FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2  
Supplied color viewfinder  
FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2  
20x L IS Lens  
Supplied color viewfinder  
125 min.  
100 min.  
140 min.  
110 min.  
290 min.  
FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2  
Supplied color viewfinder  
FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2  
16x Manual Zoom Lens  
Playback Time (supplied color viewfinder)  
DV  
1
2
Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, power on/off.  
Actual time may be shorter.  
Optional.  
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Preparing the Camcorder  
Attaching and Detaching the Color Viewfinder Unit  
Attaching the Color Viewfinder Unit  
1. Slide the viewfinder unit onto the bracket  
and tighten the lock screw.  
2. Connect the viewfinder cable to the EVF1  
socket on the camcorder.  
Insert the cable plug straight into the camcorder’s  
socket.  
3. Hook the viewfinder cable onto the cab
clamp.  
To use the ional FU-1000 MoRT Viewfinder Unit, connect it to the EVF2 socket on the  
camcorder ead.  
Detaching the Viender t  
1. Detach the viewfinder cable.  
2. Loosen the lock screw and slide the viewfinder unit off the bracket.  
21  
     
Attaching and Detaching the Eye Cup  
You can change the position of the eye cup for use with either the left or right eye. Detach the eye cup  
and reattach it when changing the position of the eye cup for right or left eye use.  
Attaching the Eye Cup  
Align the hole for the dioptric adjustment lever with the lever, and pull the eye cup into  
position.  
Right eye use  
Left eye use  
Detaching the Eye Cup  
Detach the eye cup as shown in the  
illustration.  
22  
 
Adjusting the Position of the Viewfinder  
The viewfinder position can be changed (right/left, forward/backward).  
When storing the camcorder in the optional HC-3200 System Case, adjust the viewfinder to the right  
and lock it.  
Right/Left Adjustment  
Forward/Backward Adjustment  
Loosen the top lock screw, adjust the viewfinder to the  
Loosen the bottom lock screw, adjust the viewfinder  
right/left and tighten the screw.  
forward/backward and tighten the screw.  
Lock screw  
Lock screw  
Dioptric Adjustment  
Turn on the camcorder and adjust the dioptric  
adjustment lever.  
Do not let the viewfinder be exposed to direct sunlight or other strong light sources. The viewfinder  
LCD may become damaged due to concentration of the light by the lens. Pay special attention when  
mounting the camcorder on a tripod, or during its transportation.  
23  
   
Adjusting the Viewfinder  
You can adjust the brightness, contrast, color and sharpness of the viewfinder. These adjustments will  
not affect your recordings.  
MENU  
DISPLAY SETUP /  
EVF SETUP  
EVF BW MODE•••OFF  
(
33)  
BRIGHTNESS•••  
CONTRAST•••••  
COLOR••••••••  
SHARPNESS••••  
0
0
0
2
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Turn the SELECT dial to select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ] and ress the SET button.  
3. Select [EVF SETUP] and then select [BRIGHTNESS], [CORAST], [COLOR] or  
[SHARPNESS].  
4. Adjust the setting with the SELECT dial and ess the utton.  
• After the adjustment you will return to the [EVmenu. Ce additional settings in the  
same way.  
• For more details regarding the [EVF BW MODE] to page 81.  
5. Press the MENU button to menu
Using the Viewr as
You can use the vfinder as an LCning the eyepiece adapter.  
Press the lock ase button and he  
eyepiece adapte
Make sure to close the eyepiece adapter when you are not using the viewfinder as an LCD panel.  
The screen is slightly brighter when you open the eyepiece adapter.  
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Attaching the Microphone Unit  
1. Loosen the microphone lock screw on the  
viewfinder unit, open the microphone  
holder and insert the microphone.  
2. Align the mark on the microphone with the  
mark on the microphone holder and tighten  
the lock screw.  
3. Plug the microphone cable to the  
camcorder’s FRONT MIC terminals.  
To use an external microphone with a diameter all for thphone holder to close securely,  
attach first the supplied adjustment band one holded then insert the microphone.  
Fastening the Grip Belt  
Adjust the grip belt so that yoh the  
zoom lever with your index aer,  
and the Start/Stop ton wi
Attaching the SuldeStrap  
Pass the ends through the strap mount and  
adjust the length of the strap.  
Be careful not to drop the camcorder when adjusting the strap or the grip belt.  
25  
     
Attaching the Adapter Holder  
Attach the adapter holder to use the optional CH-910 Dual Battery Charger/Holder or a commercially  
available wireless microphone receiver.  
1. Attach the adapter holder and secure it by  
tightening the screws.  
Support  
bars  
2. Adjust the position of the support bars.  
When using the optional CH-910, hook it onto the  
support bars and secure it with the stop lever. To  
detach the CH-910, press the stop lever in the  
direction of the arrow and pull the CH-910 off the  
support bars.  
Stop lever  
26  
 
Preparing the Lens  
Refer also to the instruction manual of the lens.  
Mounting the Lens  
1. Set the  
dial to OFF.  
2. Remove the dust caps from the camcorder  
and the lens.  
3. Align the red mark on the lens with the red  
mark on the camcorder and turn the lens  
clockwise until it clicks.  
Removing the Lens  
1. Set the  
dial to OFF.  
2. Slide the LENS RELEASE way  
in the direction of the arro
3. Turn the lens unte-clock
stops and reve the lens.  
4. Attach the ducaps to the camcorder and  
the lens.  
 Be careful not to drop the lens or camcorder when mounting or removing the lens.  
 Avoid direct sunlight or strong light sources when mounting or removing the lens.  
 The XL mount is not compatible with the VL mount.  
 If you set the  
dial to a recording mode without a lens attached, the lens warning icon  
“
LENS” will flash in red on the screen.  
 Do not touch the lens, lens mount and the interior of the mount, or expose them to dust or dirt.  
If necessary, clean the lens with a dry, soft lens-cleaning cloth. Make sure to turn off the  
camcorder while cleaning the lens.  
 Proper operation cannot be guaranteed when recording in HDV standard with lenses that were not  
designed for HDV recording. If you attach such a lens to the camcorder, the messages “THIS  
LENS HAS NO STILL SHOOTING CAPABILITY” and “HD INCOMPATIBLE LENS” will appear.  
27  
     
 Proper operation cannot be guaranteed when recording in HDV standard with the optional  
Extender XL 1.6x. The message “HD INCOMPATIBLE LENS” will appear when using the extender,  
even with an HD-compatible lens.  
Attaching the Lens Hood  
Attach the lens hood to protect the lens and shade it from stray light.  
1. Place the lens hood on the front of the lens  
and screw it clockwise until the Canon  
logo appears on top.  
• Be careful not to deform the lens hood.  
• Make sure that the lens hood is aligned with the  
thread.  
2. Tighten the lock screw.  
Adjusting the Flange Ba
(lenses without built-in adjtment function)  
The flange back cae adted ts while zooming to full telephoto or full wide-angle.  
The flange back cbe adjusted authe camcorder (AF) or manually (MF). The camcorder  
can store and bacp flange back adjualues for up to 10 different lenses.  
Preparations  
1. Set the frame rate to 60i or 30F.  
2. Point the camcorder to face a subject and secure it in place.  
Place the camcorder at a distance of at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) from the subject. Avoid subjects that are difficult  
to focus on at full wide-angle.  
3. Zoom out to full wide-angle.  
4. Set the  
dial to Av and set the aperture to full open.  
5. Zoom in to full telephoto.  
Make sure the subject remains in the center of the frame at full telephoto as well as at full wide-angle.  
6. Check that the exposure conditions are appropriate.  
If necessary, use the ND filter.  
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AF Adjustment  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Turn the SELECT dial to select [CAMERA SETUP] and press the SET button.  
3. Select [FB] and then select [ AF ADJUST].  
4. When the confirmation screen appears, press the SET button to begin the adjustment.  
5. Once the message “FB ADJUSTMENT SUCCESSFUL” is displayed, press the MENU  
button to close the menu.  
MF Adjustment  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Turn the SELECT dial to select [CAMERA SETUP] and press the SET button.  
3. Select [FB] and then select [ MF ADJUST].  
4. When the confirmation screen appears, press the SET button to begin the adjustment.  
5. The camcorder will zoom in to full telephoto. When the message “ADJUST FOCUS &  
PUSH  
6. The camcorder will zoom out to full wide-angle. When thmessage “ADJUST FOCUS  
& PUSH ” appears, focus as necessary and prthET button.  
” appears, focus as necessary and press the T button.  
7. Once the message “FB ADJUSTMENT SUSFUL” played, press the MENU  
button to close the menu.  
If an error message appears duhe flange stment, be suto reset the FB adjustment  
value before readjusting the
Resetting the flange back a
This procedure will t thored ment value for the mounted lens.  
1. Press the MU button.  
2. Turn the SELT dial to select [RA SETUP] and press the SET button.  
3. Select [FB] anhen seleSET DEFAULT].  
4. Select [YES] and ess tSET button.  
5. Press the MENU button to close the menu.  
In the following cases the flange back cannot be adjusted correctly and the camcorder will return to  
the flange back adjustment selection screen.  
- The camcorder cannot focus in AF adjustment.  
- The lens was removed during the flange back adjustment.  
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Using the Wireless Controller  
When you press the buttons on the wireless  
controller, point it at one of the camcorder’s  
remote sensors.  
The camcorder has 3 remote sensors: 2 at the front and  
1 at the back.  
Inserting the Batteries  
The wireless controller operates with two AA (R6)  
batteries.  
1. Open the battery cover.  
2. Insert the batteries following and –  
markings.  
3. Close the battery cover.  
 The camcorder and wireless controller are equipped with 2 remote sensor modes ( 118). If the  
wireless controller does not work, verify that the camcorder and wireless controller are set to the  
same mode.  
 When the camcorder cannot be operated with the wireless controller, or when it can only be  
operated at very close range, replace the batteries. Make sure to replace both batteries at the  
same time.  
 The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is located under strong  
light sources or direct sunlight.  
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Loading/Removing a Cassette  
Use only videocassettes marked with the  
videocassettes designed for HDV recording.  
logo. For recording in HDV we recommend you use  
1. Slide the  
EJECT switch to open the  
cassette compartment cover.  
The cassette compartment opens automatically.  
2. Load/remove the cassette.  
• Insert the cassette straight, fully into the  
compartment with the window facing out.  
• Remove the cassette by pulling it straight out.  
3. Close the caette compartm
Press the  
k on the casstte compartment  
cover.  
 Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing automatically.  
 Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment.  
If the camcorder is connected to a power source, cassettes can be loaded/removed even if the  
dial is set to OFF.  
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Inserting/Removing a Memory Card  
You can use  
SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory cards,  
SD memory cards or MultiMedia Cards  
(MMC) with this camcorder.  
Inserting the Card  
1. Set the  
dial to OFF.  
2. Push the  
switch in the direction of the  
arrow to open the memory card slot cover.  
3. Insert the memory card straight, all the way  
into the memory card slot.  
4. Close the memory card slot cover.  
Do not force the cover closed if the card is not  
correctly inserted.  
Removing the Card  
Do not forcefully remove the memory card withog it in to rese it.  
1. Make sure that the CARD aicato
is not flashing and set the  
OFF.  
o  
2. Push the  
itcthe e  
arrow to opehe memory cr.  
3. Push the mery card once to rit  
and then remthe memy card.  
4. Close the memocard scover.  
 If you use memory cards other than the supplied one, make sure to initialize them with the  
camcorder (  
131).  
 Turn off the camcorder before inserting or removing a memory card. Inserting/removing the  
memory card with the camcorder on may result in permanent data loss.  
 SDHC and SD memory cards have a write-protect switch to prevent their accidental erasure.  
When this switch is set to the LOCK position, images cannot be recorded on or deleted from the  
memory card.  
 Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all memory cards.  
 About SDHC Memory Cards: SDHC is the new type of SD memory card with capacities over  
2 GB. Please note that the specifications of SDHC memory cards are different from those of  
regular SD cards and you will not be able to use memory cards of over 2 GB with devices that do  
not support SDHC. However, SDHC devices (including this camcorder) are backward compatible  
and you can use regular SD cards with them.  
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Changing Settings with the MENU Button  
Many of the camcorder’s functions can be changed from the on-screen menu.  
Selecting Menus and Settings  
1. Press the MENU button to open the  
menu.  
2. Turn the SELECT dial to select a  
submenu and press the SET button.  
3. Turn the SELECT dial to select a menu  
item and press the SET button  
4. Turn the SELECT dial to select a setting  
option and press the SET button.  
5. Press the MENU button to close the  
menu.  
 The  
,
and  
icons played aof the screeill give you additional  
indications about the funcontrspecific situations.  
 You may find it more coe wirss controller to operate the menu. Press the  
MENU button on the wiropen lose the menu. Use the menu selection  
buttons  
ireled of thSELECT dial, and press the SET button on the  
wireless ntroller to save take a selection.  
 Unavailaitems will appear
 Pressing MENU buttoat any time closes the menu.  
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Date/Time and Language Settings  
Set the time zone, date and time when you first start using your camcorder, or if the built-in  
rechargeable battery has discharged completely.  
Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time  
MENU  
SYSTEM SETUP/  
D/TIME SET  
T.ZONE/DST•••NEW YORK  
(
33)  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Turn the SELECT dial to select [SYSTEM SETUP/  
3. Select [D/TIME SET  
] and press the SET button.  
] and then select [T.ZONE/DST] and press the SET button.  
The time zone setting appears. The default setting is New York.  
4. Turn the SELECT dial to select the setting option that matches your time zone and  
press the SET button.  
To adjust for daylight saving time, select the time zone marked with
.
Setting the Date and Time  
DATE/TIME••• JAN.1,2008  
12:00 AM  
MENU  
SYSTEM SETUP/  
T  
(
33)  
5. Select [D/TIME SET  
] aET bon.  
The year display shing.  
6. Turn the SELT dial to selend press the SET button.  
• The month stflashing.  
• Set the rest of date and timin the same way.  
7. Press the MENutton tlose the menu and start the clock.  
Displaying the Date and Time while Recording  
You can display the date and time in the lower left corner of the screen.  
MENU  
DISPLAY SETUP/  
GUIDE INFO•••OFF  
(
33)  
Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select [GUIDE INFO], set it to  
[D/T DISPLAY] and close the menu.  
If you do not use the camcorder for a period of approximately 3 months, the built-in rechargeable  
battery will discharge completely and the date and time settings will be lost. In that case, recharge  
the built-in battery (  
18) and set the time zone, date and time again.  
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Changing the Date Format  
You can select between three date formats: [JAN. 1, 2008], [1. JAN. 2008] and [2008. 1. 1].  
MENU  
SYSTEM SETUP/  
D/TIME SET  
DATE FORMAT •• JAN. 1,2008  
(
33)  
Open the menu and select [SYSTEM SETUP/  
]. Select the [D/TIME SET  
] submenu  
and then select [DATE FORMAT]. Select a date format and close the menu.  
Changing the Display Language  
The default language for displays and menu items is English. The language can be changed to German,  
Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Russian, simplified Chinese or Japanese.  
MENU  
DISPLAY SETUP/  
LANGUAGE  
•••ENGLISH  
(
33)  
To change the display language, open the menu and elect ISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select  
[LANGUAGE ], select a language and close the men
 If you have mistakenly changed the lane  
marxt to the menu item to change  
the setting.  
 The displays  
and  
e bottom een refer to thnames of buttons on the  
camcorder and will not cess of nguage selected.  
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Recording  
Recording  
Before You Begin Recording  
Make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly. If necessary, clean the video heads ( 148).  
The default recording standard is HDV. About the audio recording, refer to the relevant chapter ( 57).  
Recording  
1. Remove the lens cap.  
2. Press the lock button and set the  
dial to a recording program.  
3. Press the Start/Stop button
recording.  
• The red REC indicator on the
tally lamps light
• Press the Statop button aga
recording.  
Tally lamp  
Tally lamp  
When You Have Finished Recording  
1. Set the  
dial to OFF.  
2. Replace the lens cap.  
3. Remove the cassette.  
4. Disconnect the power source.  
The end search, date search and index search functions may not work correctly if you mix recordings  
in HDV and DV standards on the same tape. We recommend not mixing recordings in different  
standards on the same tape.  
 After inserting a cassette, wait until the tape counter stops completely before you start recording.  
 Turn the  
dial to OFF if you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time.  
 If you do not remove the cassette, you can record the next scene without any noise or blank  
sections between recordings even if you turn the camcorder off.  
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Low-angle Recording  
The carrying handle is equipped with a duplicate set  
of recording and zoom controls, ideal for low-angle  
recording. Slide the LOCK switch in the direction of  
LOCK switch  
the arrow  
to prevent the accidental operation of  
these controls.  
Zoom lever  
Power Saving Mechanisms  
STANDBY Button  
Press the STANDBY button and hold it pressed down for more than 1 send in record pause or VCR stop  
mode to enter the standby mode. The message “ENTERING “POWER SNDBY”” will be displayed before  
the camcorder enters the standby mode. In standby mode, powill but down to the camera and  
recorder sections but camera settings (including exposure lock anors settings) will be retained.  
Press the STANDBY button again to turn the camcord
Power Save Function  
In order to protect the tape and video he camenter the powsave mode (VCR stop) after  
4 minutes 30 seconds in record pat 30 seconds without any operation, the camcorder  
will automatically shut off. Turn off nctioith [SYSTEM SETUP] [POWER SAVE] setting  
(
136) if you wish to make adjustrying ut losing your settings as a result of the  
automatic shut-off.  
Once the camcordentered the poweress the Start/Stop button to start recording or press  
one of the custom s (  
79) to which tSTOP] function was assigned, to return to record pause  
mode. If the camcorautomaticashut off (after 5 minutes), turn the  
one of the recording rams.  
dial to OFF and then back to  
VCR Stop Function  
You can assign the [VCR STOP] function to either custom key (  
79). In VCR stop mode the camcorder is  
only partially turned off: The camera section is powered normally while the recorder section is shut off. When  
you press the assigned custom key, you can make adjustments to the camera section as long as necessary  
without worrying about the 5-minute shut-off timer of the power save function. To return to record pause  
mode, press the assigned custom key again.  
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Screen Displays while Recording  
Time code  
SHUTTER indicator  
You can select between drop frame or non-drop frame time  
code ( 52).  
Lights up when recording with a shutter speed other than  
1/60 (or 1/48, if the frame rate is set to 24F).  
Remaining tape  
REC indicator  
Indicates the remaining time on the tape in minutes. “  
Lights up while recoing.  
END” will appear when the tape reaches the end.  
•When the time left is less than 15 seconds, the remaining tape  
time may not appear.  
•Depending on the type of tape, the remaining time displayed may  
not be accurate. In any case, you will be able to record on the tape  
the number of minutes that appears on the cassette’s label (for  
example, 85 minutes).  
The REC indicator s flashing when the remaining time on  
the tape iess thaminutes (it does not flash if the  
remaining nfoion is not displayed on the screen).  
N indicato
when the Auto gain control) is set to either  
3 dB or highe
Remaining battery charge  
The battery symbol indicates the charge stattery  
pack.  
erence guides  
the [DISPLAY SETUP/  
]
[MARKERS], [ASPECT  
G] and [SAFETY ZONE] settings you can display reference  
guido help you frame the subject more accurately.  
•
starts flashing in when thbattery pa
•When you attach an ebattery pack, the pow
without displaying  
•The actual battery charay not be indicaaccurately  
depending on the conditnder which thtery pack and  
camcorder are used.  
Safety zone  
80%  
Level  
marker  
Aspect guide 4:3  
38  
     
Selecting the On-Screen Displays  
You can select the amount of information shown on  
the screen from full, partial or no display. Repeatedly  
pressing the EVF DISPLAY button will cycle through  
the options in the following sequence.  
1
Level 1 : All screen displays  
2
Level 2: Customized displays (  
110), date/time  
3
2
Level 3 : Markers, safety zone guides, date/time  
Level 4: No displays  
1 This level cannot be selected if [SYSTEM SETU
2 If [DISPLAY SETUP/  
[Gs set to PLAY], the date and time will be displayed; if it is  
DISPLAY] is s[DISABLE].  
]
set to [CUSTOM KEYS], the y assto the custom keys will be displayed instead.  
3 This level cannot be selecteP/  
all set [OFF].  
[MARKERS], [SAFETY ZONE] and [GUIDE INFO] are  
The camcor’s on-screen dappear on a connected external TV or monitor.  
Reviewing the ecordi
In record pause mode, this function allows you to review  
the last few seconds of your recording.  
Press and release the  
button.  
(record review)  
The camcorder rewinds the tape, plays back the last few  
seconds, and returns to record pause mode.  
If the current video signal standard is different from the signal standard in which the tape was  
recorded, the recording will not be played back correctly.  
39  
     
Selecting the Signal Standard and Aspect  
Ratio  
You can select the signal standard of your recording (high definition or standard definition) and, for  
standard definition recordings, also the aspect ratio of the recording. Since the camcorder’s screen has  
an aspect ratio of 16:9, when you set the MODE SELECT switch to SD 4:3 the picture will appear in the  
center of the screen with black sidebars.  
Change the position of the MODE SELECT  
switch.  
• HD: To record on the tape in HDV standard or to use  
the camcorder as a high-definition (HD) camera.  
• SD 16:9, SD 4:3: To record on the tape in DV standard  
or to use the camcorder as a standard-definition (SD)  
camera. Select the aspect ratio as desired.  
 If the custom function [LED] is ot set to [ODE SELECT itch will light up in blue  
when set to HD.  
 If the position of the MOch is nged while recording, the standard/aspect ratio  
will not change immediaonce pause the recording.  
 When you 16:9 V set wswitch automatically to widescreen mode if it  
is comple with the VideOtherwise, change the aspect ratio of the TV manually.  
 To play k on a standard T3 aspect ratio, set [SIGNAL SETUP] [LETTERBOX] to  
[ON] (  
).  
 When recog in 4:3, can attach the optional RC-72 Ratio Converter (0.8x) to get the same  
angle of view he 16spect ratio. (Note that not all XL lenses are compatible with the RC-72.)  
40  
   
Locating the End of the Last Scene  
You can use this function to locate the end of the last recorded scene.  
Press the END SEARCH button.  
•
appears.  
• The camcorder rewinds/fast forwards the tape, plays  
back the last few seconds of the recording and stops  
the tape.  
• Pressing the button again cancels the search.  
 The end search function cannot be used once you ree the ssette.  
 The end search function may not work correctly if there is ection between recordings or if  
you mixed recordings in HDV and DV stanhe same
41  
   
Zooming  
You can operate the zoom using the zoom lever on the side grip or the one on the carrying handle. You  
can also use the zoom ring on the lens or the zoom buttons on the wireless controller. With the  
customized functions ( 104) you can change the direction and response sensitivity of adjustment  
when the zoom ring is used, change the zoom speed and select the zoom indicator (graphic or  
numeric).  
Zoom buttons  
Zoom lever  
Zoom ring  
Move the zoom leward (widangle). Move it toward T to zoom in  
(telephoto).  
Zoom Speed  
Zoom lever on thde grip
When the ZOOM SPEED ch et to CONSTANT, the zoom speed will be constant at one of 16 zoom  
speed levels (the current zoom speed level will appear next to the zoom indicator). Turn the ZOOM SPEED  
dial toward FAST to select a faster zoom speed level (higher number); turn it toward SLOW to select a slower  
zoom speed level (lower number).  
When the ZOOM SPEED switch is set to VARIABLE, the zoom speed will depend on how you operate the  
zoom lever: press gently for a slower zoom; press harder for faster zooms.  
Approximate zoom speeds using the HD 20x L IS III lens (from full wide-angle to full  
telephoto):  
Custom function [ZOOM SPEED] setting  
ZOOM SPEED switch  
CONSTANT  
VARIABLE  
Zoom speed level  
1
[NORMAL]  
5 min.  
[SLOW]  
3 min.  
2 sec.  
[FAST]  
Level 1  
Level 16  
–
1 min.  
2
4.3 sec.  
1.2 sec.  
2
1.2 – 60 sec.  
1
2
Default setting when recording movies. When recording still images, the default setting is [FAST].  
When the zoom speed is too fast (less than 2 seconds end-to-end), the camcorder will have more trouble  
focusing automatically while zooming.  
Zoom ring: The zoom speed depends on how fast you turn the zoom ring.  
42  
     
Zoom buttons on the carrying handle: The zoom speed is constant and can be set to one of 16  
zoom speed levels. Set the ZOOM SPEED switch to CONSTANT and change the zoom speed level as  
described previously.  
Zoom buttons on the supplied wireless controller: The zoom speed is constant and cannot be  
adjusted.  
When a fixed focal length lens is used, no zoom–related indications will appear on screen.  
Zoom Preset (lenses with zoom preset function)  
This function enables any given zoom position to be memorized. Later, you can return to the preset  
zoom position instantly.  
Presetting the Zoom  
1. Set the POSITION PRESET switch to  
ZOOM.  
2. Move the POSITION PRESET ON/SET  
switch to SET.  
The preset zoom position appears on the  
zoom indicator.  
Returning to the Preset Zoom Position  
Move the POSITION PRESET ON/SET switch to ON.  
The camcorder returns to the preset zoom position.  
 The preset setting is canceled when you attach the optional Extender XL 1.6x or mount a lens with  
a different magnification.  
 To return to the preset zoom position the camcorder uses the speed set for the constant zoom  
speed (when the ZOOM SPEED switch is set to CONSTANT).  
43  
 
Adjusting the Focus  
Functions in this chapter are explained using the HD 20x L IS III lens. If you are using a different lens,  
refer also to the instruction manual of the lens.  
The camcorder can be set to Autofocus or Manual Focus.  
Autofocus  
In addition to the usual autofocus, the camcorder has also a Push-AF function to allow for temporary  
autofocus while focusing manually.  
Manual Focus  
With the customized functions (  
104) you can change the direction and response sensitivity of adjustment  
when the focus ring is used. To make it easier to focus manually, you can also make use of the Peaking  
and Magnifying functions ( 46).  
Autofocus  
The autofocus is activated when the focus mode  
switch is set to AF. The camcorder uses the TTL  
autofocus system with a focusing range of 2 cm  
(0.8 in.) (at full wide-angle, measured from the fron
the lens barrel) to  
.
ring  
The camcorder focuses on the subject in the cent
of the screen.  
Temporary Focus Override  
Even while in autofocus mode, turn the focus ring to temporarily focus manually.  
The camcorder will return to autofocus as soon as you release the focus ring.  
Push AF (using the HD 20x L IS III lens)  
In manual focus mode, set the POSITION PRESET switch to OFF. Move the  
to AF and hold it.  
AF switch  
The autofocus is activated as long as you hold the switch in the  
AF position.  
When recording under bright conditions, the camcorder closes down the aperture. When the  
aperture value used is too large, the picture may appear blurred. If you are using a lens with a built-in  
ND filter, turn the ND filter on/off according to the screen display (  
49).  
 In 30F and 24F mode, autofocus takes longer than in 60i mode.  
 When recording under dark conditions, the focusing range narrows and the picture may appear  
blurred.  
44  
     
 Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In that case, focus manually.  
- Reflective surfaces  
- Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines  
- Fast moving subjects  
- Through dirty or wet windows  
- Night scenes  
Manual focus  
1. When using a lens with autofocus function,  
set the focus mode switch to M.  
• “MF” appears.  
• When a lens without autofocus function is used,  
“MF” will not appear.  
Focus ring  
2. Zoom in to telephoto.  
3. Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus.  
With the customized functions (  
104) you can  
change the direction and response sensitivity of  
adjustment when the focus ring is used.  
4. Operate the zoom to reframe the subje
If you focus manually and then leave the camco
with the power turned on, the focus othe subjec
may be lost after a while. This poshift i
focus is a result of the internal tg in thamcorder and lens. Check the focus before  
resuming shooting or adjust the cess28).  
 Manual us cannot be se
y Recording mode. Even if you set the focus mode  
switch t, the autofocus wvated.  
 When usa lens designed for Hrecording, the focusing distance to the subject will be  
displayed approx. 3 onds when you switch from autofocus to manual focus or when you  
operate the s ring anual focus mode. It will also be displayed with the focus preset. With  
the custom funcJ DST UNIT] (  
(meter or feet) and with the custom display (  
104) you can change the units for the distance display  
110) you can select when to display this  
information (always, never, or only upon the operation of the focus ring).  
- The focusing distance will not be displayed when the optional Extender XL 1.6x is attached to  
the camcorder.  
- Use the focusing distance display as an estimate; when the distance reading is not considered  
very precise it will be displayed in gray.  
: Infinity focus  
-: Over infinity focus.  
 You can simultaneously zoom and focus manually. If the camcorder is in AF mode, the autofocus  
will be reactivated when you finish the operation.  
45  
 
Using the Focus Assist Functions (Peaking and Magnifying)  
In order to make manual focusing easier, you can use  
two assist functions: Peaking emphasizes the  
outlines of the subject creating a clearer contrast, and  
Magnifying enlarges the image on the screen. You  
can also combine both for greater effect.  
With the custom function [F.AST BW-MOD] ( 104)  
you can set the display to change automatically to  
black & white while using the focus assist functions.  
The screen of an external monitor or viewfinder  
connected to the EVF2 socket will show the exact  
same picture as displayed on the camcorder’s  
viewfinder screen.  
Peaking  
While recording or in record pause, press the EVF PIbutton.  
•
appears and the outlines of the subject will asized.  
• Press the button again to change the Peaking le
press oncore to cancel the function.  
 The Peaking function will not t your re
 The gain and frequency o
can be set independently with the  
[DISPLAY SETUP/ P] sg.  
]
Magnifying  
In record pauspress the EVF ING button.  
• “MAGN.” appears the central part of theen will be magnified approximately 2x.  
• Press the button ato cancee function.  
 The magnified ll be output as is to the HD/SD SDI terminal (  
only) and the  
HDV/DV terminal.  
 With the custom function [CUSTOM REC] (  
104) you can select to have the magnified picture  
recorded on the tape ( mode only) as it is, or to cancel the Magnifying function when you  
start recording video or record a still image on the memory card. In  
mode, the  
Magnifying function will always be canceled when you press the PHOTO button.  
 You can use the custom keys (  
79) or the [SYSTEM SETUP/  
]
[MAGN.B.LOCK] setting to  
prevent the accidental operation of the EVF MAGNIFYING button. With the custom function  
[BUTTONS OPER.1] (  
(normal or long press).  
104) you can also change the operation of the EVF MAGNIFYING button  
46  
     
Focus Preset (lenses with focus preset function)  
This function enables a focus position to be  
memorized. Later, you can return to the preset focus  
position instantly. You can also select the speed at  
which the camcorder returns to the preset focus  
position.  
Focus ring  
Presetting the Focus  
1. Set the focus mode switch to M.  
“MF” appears.  
2. Set the POSITION PRESET FOC
The focus preset speed currentrs.  
3. Adjust the focus with the
4. Move the POTION RESEtch to SET.  
“MF” and the fs preset speed diow.  
Setting the FocPreset Sed  
MENU  
CAMERA SETUP  
F SPEED PSET  
•
4
(
33)  
Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [F SPEED PSET], select a setting  
option and close the menu.  
4 is the fastest speed; 1 is the slowest.  
Returning to the Preset Focus position  
Move the POSITION PRESET ON/SET switch to ON.  
The camcorder returns to the preset focus position.  
47  
   
Macro Shooting (Focus Limit)  
Usually the camcorder’s focus range allows macro shooting. You can activate the focus limit to restrict  
the focus range. Using the HD 20x L IS III lens, the focus range 10 cm -  
(at full wide-angle) is limited  
to 1 m -  
(throughout the entire zoom range).  
MENU  
CAMERA SETUP  
FOCUS LIMIT•••OFF  
(
33)  
Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [FOCUS LIMIT], set it to [ON  
]
and close the menu.  
appears.  
The focus limit will be canceled in the following cases.  
- If the lens attached has an independent macro switch.  
- If the lens attached does not support the macro setting being changed from the camcorder.  
- When there is no lens attached.  
48  
   
Using the ND Filter  
(lenses with built-in ND filter)  
When recording in bright surroundings, the  
camcorder will set a small aperture value and the  
picture may appear blurred. When using a lens with a  
built-in ND filter, turn the ND filter on/off according to  
the screen display.  
ND filter unlock button  
ND filter operating ring  
With the HD 20x L IS III lens: Press the ND  
filter unlock button and turn the ND filter  
operating ring.  
When using a recording program other than M Manual and if thIN ds set to A, the following displays  
appear:  
Screen display  
No display  
What it means  
ND filter is not activated  
ND filter is activated  
ND filter require
What you should do  
–
–
1
“ND”  
“ND  
” flashes  
Turn on the ND filter  
ND “ ” flashes  
Lenses with sers (OF):  
External ND fi
Set the ND filter to a higher density setting or  
attach an external ND filter to the lens  
2
s with ssity: Hig
densisetting equired.  
ND “  
” flashes  
Built-in ND filter n
Turn off the ND filter  
“ND” flashes in red  
Incorrect setting of the D filter  
Set the ND filter to an appropriate density  
1
Displayed only when ng lenses wbuilt-in ND filter.  
If you have no external filter avae, use the Tv mode and set a faster shutter speed, or use the Av mode and set  
2
a small aperture value.  
Depending on the scene, the color may change when turning the ND filter on/off. Setting a custom  
white balance may be effective in such case (  
72).  
49  
   
Selecting the Frame Rate  
You can select from the following frame rates depending on the recording mode:  
HD  
SD  
60i, 30F, 24F (2:3 pulldown-converted)  
60i, 30F, 24F (2:3 pulldown-converted or 2:3:3:2 pulldown-converted)  
60i Mode  
Records 60 interlaced fields per second, the same as standard-definition TV signals.  
30F Mode  
HD  
Records 30 frames per second according to HDV  
HD  
native 1080/30p specifications. For playback, the  
signal is converted to 60i but video output from the  
HDV/DV terminal will be 30p.  
30F (camera)  
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
E
E
F
F
G
G
H
H
I
I
J
J
30p (tape)  
SD  
The picture captured by the camera at 30 frames  
60i (pback)  
b b c c d d e e f f g g h h i  
i
j
j
per second is converted and recorded on the tape as  
60i.  
SD  
(camera)  
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
layback) a a b c d d e e  
f
f g g h h  
i
i
j
j
24F Mode  
Records 24 frames per second accive  
1080/24p specificatioating a l  
to the picture.  
F (camera)  
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
E
E
F
F
f
G
G
H
H
24p (tape)  
HD  
Video output m the HDV/DV term4p.  
For playback and voutput from he HD/SD SDI  
terminal ( onlnd the COONENT OUT  
60i (playback)  
a a b b b c c d d d e e f  
f g g h h h  
terminal, the signal will own-verted to 60i using  
the 2:3 pulldown method.  
SD  
24F (2:3) Mode  
Signals are down-converted to 60i using the 2:3  
pulldown method. This 24F mode is suited for  
playback on a TV screen but may require the  
extension/compression of some frames while editing.  
24F (camera)  
A
B
C
D
E
F
f
G
H
a a b b b c c d d d e e  
f
f g g h h h  
60i  
(tape/playback)  
24F (2:3:3:2) Mode  
Signals are down-converted to 60i using the 2:3:3:2  
pulldown method. This 24F mode is ideal for  
extracting true 24 frames per second in order to  
transfer to film simply by discarding the 3:3 adjacent  
frames (bc and fg in the figure).  
24F (camera)  
A
B
C
D
E
F
f
G
H
a a b b b c c c d d e e  
f
f g g g h h  
60i  
(tape/playback)  
50  
   
Selecting the Frame Rate  
Set the FRAME RATE switch to the desired  
position.  
• i: 60i Mode, F1: 30F Mode, F2: 24F Mode.  
• The selected frame rate appears on-screen.  
If the position of the FRAME RATE switch is changed while recording, the frame rate will not change  
immediately; it will change once you pause the recording.  
SD  
Selecting the 24F Pulldown Mode  
MENU  
CAMERA SETUP  
DE SEL•
(
33)  
Open the menu and select [CUP]. lect [24F MODE SEL], select a setting  
option and close the menu.  
• [2:3]:  
“24F” aphite.  
• [2:3:3:2]: “24F” aears in orange.  
 If you aring an editing system tat does not support the 2:3:3:2 pulldown method, make sure  
to record i4F 2:3 pulwn mode.  
 Video recordn 24F 0F can only be played back with compatible devices and can only be  
edited with softt supports these frame rates. For software and hardware compatibility  
consult the relevant customer support center.  
51  
 
Setting the Time Code  
Selecting the Frame Setting  
When recording in a mode other than SD at a frame rate of 24F, you can select between drop frame or  
non-drop frame time code.  
MENU  
SIGNAL SETUP  
TIME CODE  
FRAME SETTNG•DROP  
(
33)  
Open the menu and select [SIGNAL SETUP]. Select the [TIME CODE] submenu and then  
[FRAME SETTNG]. Select a setting option and close the menu.  
When you select the [NON-DROP] setting or when you set the frame rate to 24F in SD mode, “NDF” will  
appear on the side panel.  
Selecting the Running Mode  
You can select the running mode of the camcorder’s time coYou enter the initial value for the  
[FREE-RUN] and the [REC-RUN PS.] settings.  
[REC-RUN]:  
The time code runs only when re
[REC-RUN PS.]: The time code runs only when ting from eset value.  
[FREE-RUN]:  
The time code runs regrdless of on of the camrder. (Cannot be selected  
when recording iefiniti) with the frame rate se to 24F.)  
MENU  
SIGNAL SE
COUNT-UP•••••REC-RUN  
(
33)  
1. Open the meand select [SIGNTUP]. Select the [TIME CODE] submenu and  
then [COUNT-]. Select setting option and close the menu.  
[REC-RUN]: Close menu.  
[REC-RUN PS.], [FREEContinue the procedure to set the initial value.  
2. Select [SET].  
The hours display flashes.  
3. Set the time code’s initial value.  
Turn the SELECT dial to set the value for the hours and press the SET button. Set the value for the  
minutes, seconds and frames in the same way.  
4. Close the menu.  
 About the time code display  
- [REC-RUN]:  
The time code will be displayed with an R next to it.  
- [REC-RUN PS.]:  
- [FREE-RUN]:  
The time code will be displayed in blue with a P next to it.  
F
The time code will be displayed in blue with an next to it.  
E
- External Time Code: The time code will be displayed in blue with an next to it.  
H
- Time Code Hold:  
- Playback:  
The time code will be displayed with an next to it.  
No time code display.  
 When you select [FREE-RUN], the time code starts to run the moment you press the MENU button  
in the middle of the setting, or when you press the SET button after setting the value for frames (F)  
in step 3.  
 To reset the time code to [00:00:00:00], select [RESET] in step 2.  
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 In SD mode with the frame rate set to 24F, the frames value of the time code can be set only in  
multiples of 5. When you change the frame rate from 60i/30F to 24F, the frames value of the time  
code will automatically become a multiple of 5.  
 When you mix drop frame and non-drop frame time codes (including 24F frame rate in SD mode),  
there might be a discontinuity in the time code at the point where the recording starts.  
 When recording over existing scenes: When a time code discontinuity occurred near the recording  
start point, the time code at the point where the recording starts may be discontinuous as well.  
 As long as the built-in rechargeable lithium battery is charged, the free-run time code continues to  
run even if you disconnect all other power sources.  
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Synchronizing the Camcorder’s Time Code  
You can synchronize this camcorder’s time code to an external time code generator. You can also  
include in the recording the user bit signal received from the TC-IN terminal ( 56). The camcorder  
offers the following synchronization options.  
Genlock  
When a reference sync signal (analog blackburst or tri-level signal) is input through the GENLOCK terminal,  
the V and H phases of the camcorder’s time code will automatically be synchronized to it.  
Time Code IN  
An external SMPTE-standard LTC timing signal received from the TC-IN terminal will be recorded as the time  
code on the tape. The user bit of the external timing signal can also be recorded on tape.  
Time Code OUT  
The camcorder’s internal time code is sent out from the TC-OUT terminal as a standard LTC timing signal.  
When [SIGNAL SETUP] [SDI OUTPUT] is set to [ON(OSD)] or [ON], the code signal will be output also  
through the HD/SD SDI terminal.  
*
Genlock  
Time Code/User bit IN  
Time Code OUT  
–
–
–
–
* In SD mode, Time Code IN is not availaelect the rate (the mode will be canceled and the  
“TC·IN” display on the side panel will
Connection Dim  
Genlo
Time Code IN  
Reference video  
signal*  
SMPTE-standard  
LTC timing signal  
* As a reference video signal input you can use either an HD Y signal or an NTSC composite video signal.  
 While a time code signal is being received, the [FRAME SETTNG] and [COUNT-UP] settings of the  
camcorder will be ignored and the external time code’s drop-frame bit will be used instead (if the  
external time code is non-drop frame, “NDF” will appear on the side panel).  
 The Genlock synchronization stabilizes after approx. 10 seconds. After that, the synchronization  
will be maintained even if you disconnect the cable from the GENLOCK terminal.  
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 When an external time code signal is received, the camcorder's own time code will be  
synchronized to it and the synchronization will be maintained even if you disconnect the cable  
from the TC-IN terminal. However, performing any of the following actions while the cable is not  
connected will cause the time code to lag slightly; the correct time code will be restored once you  
reconnect the cable.  
- Turning the camcorder off/on.  
- Changing the position of the  
- Changing the position of the  
dial to or from  
(card/tape) switch.  
.
/
- Changing the position of the MODE SELECT or FRAME RATE switch.  
 If the external time code signal is incorrect or there is no input signal, the internal time code  
(according to the [TIME CODE]/[COUNT-UP] settings) will be recorded on the tape instead.  
 If the external Genlock signal is incorrect or there is no input signal, the external time code being  
recorded on tape may be incorrect.  
 When recording in SD mode, Time Code IN is not available if you select the 24F frame rate (the  
mode will be canceled and the “TC·IN” display on the side panel will disappear).  
 When the camcorder is set to HD standard, Genlock synchronization is possible even if the  
external Genlock signal is in SD standard. However, Genlock synchronization will not be possible  
if the external Genlock signal is in HD standard but the camcer is set to SD standard.  
 The phase difference between the external Genlock signal ane camcorder is initially set to 0; it  
can be adjusted within the range of approx. 0.4H (-1o +3) with the [SIGNAL SETUP]  
[GENLCK ADJST] setting ( 133).  
 Genlock synchronization is not possible mcorder ito HD standard and [SDI  
SPEC.] is set to [SD LOCKED].  
 About the Side Panel Indications  
- “GENLOCK” will flash unhronizilizes and will stay on once the phase  
synchronization has sta
- “TC·IN” and “TC·OUT” vely, tTime Code IN or Time Code OUT  
synchronizs avail
- “EXT- LK” indcates thr has locked on to an external time code signal.  
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Setting the User Bit  
The user bit display can be selected from the date or the time of recording, or an identification code  
consisting of 8 characters in the hexadecimal system that is useful for labeling tapes. There are sixteen  
possible characters: the numbers 0 to 9 and the letters A to F.  
If user bit information is being received along with an external time code, you can also record  
the external user bit on the tape.  
MENU  
RECORDING SETUP  
UB SELECT•••00 00 00 00  
(
33)  
1. Open the menu and select [RECORDING SETUP]. Select [UB SELECT], select a  
setting option and press the SET button.  
If you selected [00 00 00 00], the user bit set/reset options appear; continue with the procedure below.  
Otherwise, close the menu.  
If you selected [00 00 00 00]:  
2. Select [SET].  
The first character of the user bit flashes.  
3. Turn the SELECT dial to select a number and prthe SET button.  
The next character of the user bit starts flashinof the user in the same way.  
4. Close the menu.  
 To reset the user bit to [0ect [CAR] in step 2.  
 The user bit can be recong wie camcorder or from analog devices. The user  
bit set in thrder d when cording from digital devices (HDV or DV).  
Displaying thUser Bit  
MENU  
DISPLAY SETUP/  
UB DISPLAY•OFF  
(
33)  
Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select [UB DISPLAY], set it to [ON] and  
close the menu.  
Recording an External User Bit  
MENU  
RECORDING SETUP  
UB REC•••INT.USR-BIT  
(
33)  
Open the menu and select [RECORDING SETUP]. Select [UB REC], select [EXT.USR-BIT]  
and close the menu.  
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Audio Recording  
When recording on the tape in either HDV or DV standard, audio is recorded on two channels.  
HDV  
DV  
The audio transfer rate is 384 kbps and the sampling frequency is 48 kHz.  
You can record audio in 16-bit mode (sampling frequency 48 kHz), or 12-bit mode (sampling  
frequency 32 kHz).  
• Audio is recorded on channels 1 and 2, leaving the other channels unused.  
• Audio cannot be dubbed using this camcorder.  
• Audio recorded with this camcorder is locked audio except for audio recorded from an analog input, or  
from a digital input if you select the Unlock mode.  
•
While recording, the sampling frequency of the output signal from the HD/SD SDI terminal will be  
48 kHz regardless of the audio input.  
SD  
Selecting the DV Audio Mode  
MENU  
AUDIO SETUP  
DV AUDIO•••16bit  
(
33)  
Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Selct [DV A, select a setting option  
and close the menu.  
Using the Wind Screen  
With the supplied microphone (onleducound of wind recorded from the front  
microphone.  
MENU  
AUDIO SET
•OFF  
(
33)  
Open the menu select [DIO SETUP]. Select [WIND SCREEN], set it to [ON  
and close the men
]
Selecting the Sensitivity of the Front Microphone  
You can change the sensitivity of the front microphone to [NORMAL] or [HIGH] (+6 dB) to match the  
recording conditions.  
[NORMAL]:  
[HIGH]:  
To record audio under usual conditions.  
To record audio at a higher volume.  
MENU  
AUDIO SETUP  
MIC SENSIT.•••NORMAL  
(
33)  
Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [MIC SENSIT.], select a setting option  
and close the menu.  
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Recording Audio  
Select the audio input from FRONT (supplied microphone), XLR MIC (XLR terminals) or XLR LINE (XLR  
terminals). You can select the audio input independently for channel 1 and channel 2.  
Using the Front Microphone  
Set the INPUT SELECT switch to FRONT MIC.  
• You can select the microphone setting with the  
STEREO/MONO switch on the microphone itself. In  
the MONO position, the same monaural audio signal  
will be recorded on channels 1 and 2.  
Using the XLR terminals  
1. Connect a microphone to LR  
terminals.  
• To supply a microe with pt  
the correspong  
witch
to connect thicrophone first, bhe  
phantom pown. Keep the microp
connected whurning off tphantom power.  
• Use commerciallailable mophones.  
2. Set the INPUT SELitch to XLR MIC  
or XLR LINE.  
3. Set the XLR REC CH SELECT switch to  
CH1 or CH1·CH2.  
4. If necessary, turn on the microphone attenuator (20 dB) by setting the corresponding  
switch to ATT.  
The microphone attenuator will only be effective when the INPUT SELECT switch is set to XLR MIC.  
5. If necessary, adjust the gain of the input signal. Open the menu and select [AUDIO  
SETUP]. Select [XLR 1 TRIM] or [XLR 2 TRIM], depending on the audio input you want  
to adjust. Select a setting option and close the menu.  
The gain adjustment will only be effective when the INPUT SELECT switch is set to XLR MIC.  
When connecting a microphone that does not support phantom power, make sure to set the  
switch to OFF. Otherwise the microphone may be damaged.  
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Adjusting the Audio Recording Level  
If the audio level is too high and the sound sounds distorted, activate the microphone attenuator  
(20 dB), by setting the FRONT MIC ATT. switch or the corresponding  
switch to ATT.  
Hiding/Displaying the Audio Level Indicator  
MENU  
DISPLAY SETUP/  
AUDIO LEVEL••ON  
(
33)  
Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select [AUDIO LEVEL], select a setting  
option and close the menu.  
The audio level indicator can also be turned on/off with a custom key (  
79).  
Automatic Audio Adjustment  
Set the REC LEVEL switch to A.  
 When recording audio using the front  
microphone, you can change the  
microphone’s sensitivity (  
57).  
 When the INPUT SELECT switches for b
channels are set to FRONT, if the REC L
switch for CH1 is set to A, the automatic  
audio adjustment setting ically  
apply to CH2 as well.  
 When the INPUT SELECh  
channels aXLR
you can ect if the audio ng  
for CH2 be linked to that ]),  
or if the ings will be separated P]).  
Open the nu and sel[AUDIO SETUP]. Select [XLR ALC LINK], select a setting option and  
close the m
Manual Audio Adjustment  
1. Set the REC LEVEL switch to M.  
2. Turn the corresponding  
dial (CH1 or  
CH2) to adjust each channel’s audio level.  
Adjust the audio recording level so that the audio  
level meter will go to the right of the  
mark on the  
side panel’s audio level meter (or the larger dot on  
the level meter displayed on the screen) only  
occasionally.  
 We recommend using headphones when  
adjusting the audio level. If the input level is  
too high, audio may become distorted even if  
the audio level indicator shows an  
appropriate level. Use commercially available  
headphones.  
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 You can select to synchronize the audio signal with the video signal by adding an equal amount of  
delay to the audio. Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [MONITOR SEL.], set it to  
[LINE OUT] and close the menu. If you wish to monitor audio in real time, select [NORMAL]  
instead. With either setting, the audio and video signals recorded on the tape will be synchronized.  
 You can activate the audio peak limiter to prevent audio distortions. When activated, the audio  
peak limiter will limit the amplitude of audio input signals when they exceed -4 dBFS. The audio  
peak limiter can be activated if at least one of the channels is set to manual audio adjustment.  
Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [AUD.LIMITER], set it to [ON] and close the  
menu.  
 When the INPUT SELECT switches for both channels are set to FRONT, if the REC LEVEL switch  
for CH1 is set to M, the audio level adjusted with the CH1 dial will automatically apply to CH2 as  
well.  
Embedded Audio  
Embedded audio refers to the superimposing of the audio signal along with the video signal being  
output from the HD/SD SDI terminal.  
[ON]:  
To embed the audio.  
[ON(OSD)]: To embed the audio and on-screen displays.  
MENU  
SIGNAL SETUP  
SDI OUTPUT
(
33)  
Open the menu and select [SIGNAL SETUSDI OUTP, select a setting  
option and close the menu.  
: The embedded audio outhe sil standard and the sampling frequency settings.  
Signal standard  
Sam
Lod/unlocked audio  
Embedded audio output  
HD  
Locked  
Locked  
Locked  
32 k
48 kHz (
*
SD  
: Cannot ouembeddaudio from a tape that was originally recorded with unlocked audio.  
,
3/4 or  
1/2 will appon threen.  
Signal standard  
Sampling frequency  
Locked/unlocked audio  
Embedded audio output  
HD  
(48 kHz)  
Locked  
Locked  
Unlocked  
Locked  
*
32 kHz (12bit)  
48 kHz (16bit)  
–
SD  
Unlocked  
–
* The sampling rate will be 48 kHz.  
When [SDI OUTPUT] is set to [ON(OSD)],  
will appear on the screen and on-screen displays will  
be included in the video signal output from the SDI terminal.  
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Image Stabilizer  
(lenses with image stabilization function)  
You can select to activate the image stabilizer or turn it off depending on the recording conditions.  
To turn off the image stabilizer using the HD 20x  
L IS III lens:  
Set the STABILIZER ON/OFF switch to OFF.  
The image stabilizer cannot be turned off in  
Recording mode.  
Easy  
 We recommend turning off the image stathe camcr is mounted on a tripod.  
 The image stabilizer is designed to comormal degof camcorder shake.  
 The image stabilizer may not be effective ng an optionxtender.  

: The image sl be awhile half-pressing the PHOTO button to lock  
the autofocus.  
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Using the Programmed AE Modes  
Programmed auto exposure modes provide advanced automated recording techniques ensuring  
professional results in various shooting conditions.  
Manual ( 65)  
This mode offers the creative freedom of a complete range of manual controls. In  
Manual mode, you have the option to set the exposure at any combination of  
shutter speed and aperture levels.  
Auto  
Like the Easy Recording mode, the camcorder automatically controls camera  
adjustments allowing you to simply point and film. However, in Auto mode you  
have the option of adjusting the settings manually.  
Shutter-Priority ( 67)  
Use this mode to select the shutter speed. The camcotomaticathe  
appropriate aperture value.  
Aperture-Priority ( 
Use this mode to sethe rture o F/9.5 (or full iris close) and  
let the camcorder omatically set thhutter speed. This mode  
allows for the best ntrol of depth of fiel
Spotlight  
The Spotlight mode automatically adjusts the exposure to effectively record  
images and/or subjects lit by a spotlight or other concentrated light source.  
Night  
p
This mode allows you to continue recording even when light levels begin to fall.  
The camcorder uses slower shutter speeds (60i, 30F: 1/4–1/500; 24F: 1/3–1/500)  
to deliver proper exposure.  
Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage.  
Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes.  
White points may appear on the screen.  
Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually.  
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Easy Recording  
The camcorder automatically controls the focus, shutter speed, aperture, gain,  
white balance, and AE Shift allowing you to simply point and film. This mode locks  
all of these features and options, making them fixed and unadjustable.  
Selecting the Programmed AE Modes  
Press the lock button and turn the  
dial.  
dial  
The symbol of the selected mode appears.  
 Do not change the position of the  
ecording ae brightness of the image may  
change abruptly.  
 The  
Easy Recording,  
Slight and odes are all-amatic modes. In the  
Auto, Tv Shutter-Priority, -PrioriM Manual modes you can change some  
settings manually accoring cditions.  
Available controls/funcogram
EXP. LOCK button  
PUSH AE button  
–
–
–
–
3
1
1
1
Iris ring  
–
–
–
–
–
1
SHUTTER buttons  
–
–
(0)  
AE SHIFT dial  
–
–
GAIN dial  
(0 dB)  
(auto)  
–
WHITE BALANCE dial  
(auto)  
Custom preset adjustments  
CUSTOM PRESET SELECT button  
CUSTOM PRESET ON/OFF button  
Skin detail  
–
–
–
–
–
–
2
2
Clear scan  
–
–
–
–
Frequency selection for clear scan  
1 Available during exposure lock.  
2 Available during clear scan.  
3 Only lenses with manual iris ring.  
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1
Available lens functions by programmed AE mode  
All other modes  
Focus ring  
Zoom ring  
Iris ring  
See previous table  
2
Image stabilizer  
–
(ON)  
ND filter  
Focus mode selection  
–
(AF)  
XAF switch (Push-AF)  
–
1 HD 20x L IS III, HD 20x L IS II, HD 6x L, 20x L IS and 16x IS II lenses.  
2 Not available with the HD 6x L lens.  
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Recording in Manual Mode  
You can set the exposure at any combination of shutter speed and aperture. The aperture value can be  
adjusted in 1/16 EV stops; however, the aperture value displayed on the screen will change only in 1/4  
EV stops.  
IRIS ring  
Available settings  
Shutter speed  
1/4*, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/75, 1/1020, 1/150, 1/180, 1/210, 1/250, 1/300,  
1/360, 1/420, 1/500, 1/600, 1/720, 1/, 1/1200, 1/1400, 1/1700, 1/2000,  
1/2300, 1/2600, 1/30000, 1/800, CS (clear scan)  
(60i/30F)  
(24F)  
1/3*, 1/6, 1/12, 1/75, 1/90, 1/120, 1/150, 1/180, 1/210, 1/250,  
1/300, 1/360, 11/720, 1/84000, 1/1200, 1/1400, 1/1700, 1/2000,  
1/2300, 1/2600, /8000,1/15000clear scan)  
1/15, 1/31/90, 1/100, 1/1201/150, 1/180, 1/210, 1/250, 1/300,  
1/500  
Aperture (with the HD 20x L IS II or HD 20x L IF2.2, FF2.6, F2.8, F3.2, F3.4, F3.7, F4.0, F4.4, F4.8, F5.2, F5.6, F6.2,  
lens)  
.7, F9.0**, F11**, F12**, F14**, F15**, F16**, F17**, F19**, F21**,  
* Only with the HD 2IS or HD 20x L I
** Can only be selecf the custom functiois set to [OFF].  
1. Set the  
dto M
• The exposure indicator pears. Use the exposure indicator as an estimate.  
• The mark above the indicator indicates the standard exposure (calculated by the camcorder). The  
mark of the indicator indicates the current exposure level within 2 EV stops of the standard exposure  
(beyond 2 stops, the marker will blink).  
2. Select the aperture using the IRIS dial or the iris ring (only lenses with manual iris ring,  
like the HD 20x L IS III lens).  
With the custom function [RINGS DIRECTION] (  
104) you can change the direction of the adjustment  
when you turn the iris ring and IRIS dial (the setting is common to both).  
3. Select the shutter speed with the SHUTTER  
or  
button.  
With the custom function [OPER.DIRECTION] (  
104) you can change the direction of the adjustment  
when you push the SHUTTER buttons.  
 You can use the custom keys (  
79) or the [SYSTEM SETUP/  
]
[SHTR B.LOCK] setting  
(
136) to prevent the accidental operation of the SHUTTER buttons.  
 With the custom function [IRIS LIMIT] (  
104) you can activate the iris limit to prevent the  
aperture from closing below the diffraction limit of the lens. If the iris limit is not activated, aperture  
values that exceed the diffraction limit will appear in gray when selecting the aperture. Using  
aperture values displayed in gray will cause diffraction blur.  
 When a lens without iris control function is used, the aperture value will not appear on the screen.  
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 With the custom function [LANC AE SHIFT] (  
104), you can change the function of the AE SHIFT  
dial on the optional ZR-2000 Zoom Remote Controller and use it to change the aperture value.  
Push AE  
In M Manual mode you can use the Push AE function  
when you want the camcorder to re-establish optimal  
exposure settings by automatically adjusting the  
aperture and gain (if the GAIN dial is set to A).  
Press the PUSH AE button and hold it pressed  
down.  
• The camcorder will adjust the aperture value and gain  
to achieve optimal exposure ( mark above the  
exposure indicator).  
• After you release the button, the aperture value and gain (if the GAIN dial is set to A) set by the camcorder  
will override the previous settings made in M Manual mode.  
 The Push AE function is not available when no lens is ched the camcorder, or if the aperture  
of the lens attached cannot be controlled from the camr.  
 You can use the custom keys (  
79) or the M SETU
[E.LCK B.LCK] setting to  
prevent the accidental operation of the on.  
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Recording in Shutter-Priority (Tv) Mode  
Available shutter speeds when recording movies depend on the selected frame rate:  
60i/30F  
24F  
1/4*, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/8000, 1/15000,  
CS (clear scan)  
1/3*, 1/6, 1/12, 1/24, 1/48, 1/60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/8000, 1/15000,  
CS (clear scan)  
Available shutter speeds when recording still images:  
1/4*, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500  
* Only with the HD 20x L IS II or HD 20x L IS III Lens.  
1. Set the  
2. Select the shutter speed with the  
SHUTTER or button.  
dial to Tv.  
With the custom function [OPER.DIRECTION]  
(
104) you can change the direction of the  
adjustment when you push the SHUTTER  
buttons.  
 Settings other than the srturec.) are adjusted automatically.  
 Using exposock to amanuwill change the shutter speed, overriding the  
shutter sd selted in
 When thAIN dial is set to gain), the numeric value on the screen flashes if the  
selected utter speed is not sur the recording conditions. In such case, readjust the  
shutter sd. If you aring an ND filter, turn it off first and readjust the shutter speed.  
 Image qualay decre to some extent when using slow shutter speeds.  
 When recordintificial light sources such as fluorescent, mercury or halogen lamps, the  
screen may flicker depending on the shutter speed. To avoid the flicker, set the shutter speed to  
1/100.  
 You can use the custom keys (  
79) or the [SYSTEM SETUP/  
]
[SHTR B.LOCK] setting  
(
136) to prevent the accidental operation of the SHUTTER buttons.  
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Recording in Aperture-Priority (Av) Mode  
The aperture value can be adjusted in 1/16 EV stops; however, the aperture value displayed on the  
screen will change only in 1/4 EV stops.  
Available aperture values (with the HD 20x L IS II or HD 20x L IS III lens)  
F1.6, F1.8, F2.0, F2.2, F2.4, F2.6, F2.8, F3.2, F3.4, F3.7, F4.0, F4.4, F4.8, F5.2, F5.6, F6.2, F6.7, F7.3, F8.0,  
F8.7, F9.5, F10*, F11*, F12*, F14*, F15*, F16*, F17*, F19*, F21*, F22*, CLOSE*  
* Can only be selected if the custom function [IRIS LIMIT] is set to [OFF].  
1. Set the  
dial to Av.  
2. Select the aperture using the IRIS dial or  
the iris ring (only lenses with manual iris  
ring, like the HD 20x L IS III lens).  
IRIS ring  
With the custom function [RINGS DIRECTION]  
(
104) you can change the direction of the  
adjustment when you turn the iris ring and IRIS dial  
(the setting is common to both).  
 Settings other than the aperue (shuetc.) are adjused automatically.  
 Using exposure lock to aure mally will change the aperture, overriding the value  
selected in Av mode.  
 When the GAIN dial is seain), tnumeric value on the screen flashes when the  
selected rture not arecording condition. In such case, readjust the  
aperture
 When thuilt-in ND filter is ace picture may become dark when you set a high aperture  
value. In h case, turf the ND Filter first and readjust the aperture.  
 With the cum functioRIS LIMIT] (  
104) you can activate the iris limit to prevent the  
aperture from ng ow the diffraction limit of the lens. If the iris limit is not activated, aperture  
values that exceed the diffraction limit will appear in gray when selecting the aperture. Using  
aperture values displayed in gray will cause diffraction blur.  
 When a lens without iris control function is used, the aperture value will not appear on the screen.  
 With the custom function [LANC AE SHIFT] (  
104), you can change the function of the AE SHIFT  
dial on the optional ZR-2000 Zoom Remote Controller and use it to change the aperture value.  
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Adjusting the Exposure  
Exposure Lock  
1. Set the  
dial to  
, Tv or Av.  
2. Press the EXP. LOCK button.  
• The exposure indicator appears. Use the exposure  
indicator as an estimate.  
• The  
standard exposure (calculated by the camcorder).  
The mark of the indicator indicates the current  
mark above the indicator indicates the  
exposure level within 2 EV stops of the standard  
exposure (beyond 2 stops, the marker will blink).  
• You can use the custom keys (  
79) or the  
[SYSTEM SETUP/  
button.  
]
[E.LCK B.LCK] setting to prevent the accidtal operation of the EXP. LOCK  
AE Shift  
You can use the Ahift control to manride the automatic exposure system in order to darken  
or lighten the imagelect from AE levels (+2.0, +1.5, +1.0, +0.75, +0.5, +0.25, 0, -0.25, -0.5,  
-0.75, -1.0, -1.5, -2.0
1. Set the  
dial to  
, Tv or Av.  
2. Turn the AE SHIFT dial to adjust the level.  
• “AE” and the selected shift level will be displayed  
on the screen.  
• You can use the custom keys (  
79) or the  
[SYSTEM SETUP/ [AE D.LOCK] setting to  
]
prevent the accidental operation of the AE SHIFT  
dial.  
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Gain  
The gain control adjusts the level of the video signal generated depending on the lighting and shooting  
conditions. Select automatic gain control, one of the preset gain level ranging from -3 dB to +18 dB or  
fine-tune the gain level in 0.5 dB increments.  
GAIN dial  
Use  
A
Automatic gain control.  
-3  
0
For the lowest noise recording for indoor, low light or low contrast scenes.  
For lifelike night scenes or scenes under artificial lighting.  
Increases the brightness in indoor or low-light scenes. Increases the depth of field.  
Gain fine tuning.  
+3, +6, +12, +18  
0 – +18, +36  
Selecting the Gain Level  
1. Set the  
dial to  
, Tv, Av or M.  
2. Push the GAIN dial so that it pops out.  
3. Turn the GAIN dial to adjust the level.  
When the dial is set to a position other than A  
(automatic gain control), the selected in level  
appears.  
Gain Fine Tuning  
1. Set the  
dial to  
, Tv, Av or M.  
2. Set the GAIN dial to 0 – +18, +36.  
The gain level currently set will be displayed.  
3. Press the SET button.  
The gain level display will start flashing.  
4. Turn the SELECT dial to set the desired gain level.  
You can change the gain level in 0.5 dB increments within the range 0.0 to 18.0 dB. In  
(only) you can also set the gain level to 36.0 dB.  
mode  
5. Press the SET button again.  
The gain level display stops flashing and stays on.  
 When you select high gain levels, the picture may flicker slightly. The 36.0 dB gain level in  
particular, allows you to shoot video with a higher sensitivity but is more prone to the appearance  
of video noise and artifacts (white dots, vertical streaks or blocking).  
 When the GAIN dial is set to A (automatic gain control) you can activate the gain limit to prevent  
the camcorder from setting a level higher than a preset limit between 3 dB and 15 dB.  
Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [AGC LIMIT], set the maximum gain level  
and close the menu.  
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White Balance  
The camcorder uses an electronic white balance process to calibrate the picture for accurate color  
display under different lighting conditions. In addition to the fully automated mode, white balance  
modes include an indoor mode, an outdoor mode, a color temperature setting and two user-defined  
custom preset values.  
WHITE BALANCE dial  
AWB  
Use  
Automatic adjustment of white balance.  
Bright sunlight (5,600 K).  
(outdoor)  
(indoor)  
Incandescent light (3,200 K).  
(color temperature)  
Custom Preset A, B  
Setting depending on the hue of a specific lighting (2,000 - 15,000 K in 100 K increments).  
Custom preset (3,200 - 5,600 K).  
Selecting the White Balance Setting  
1. Set the POWER dial to a recording program  
other than  
.
2. Push the WHITE BALANCE dial so that
pops out.  
3. Set the WHITE BALANCE dial he  
desired white balance sett
You can fine-tune the preset  
s  
the WHITE BALANCE button  
and the neutral ve 0 rt flas
white balance wthe SELECT dia
between -9 and and press the WHINCE  
button again
Setting the Color Teperature  
1. Set the POWER dial to a recording program other than  
.
2. Set the WHITE BALANCE dial to  
.
The color temperature currently set will be displayed.  
3. Press the WHITE BALANCE  
button.  
The color temperature display will start flashing.  
4. Turn the SELECT dial to set the desired color temperature.  
5. Press the WHITE BALANCE button again.  
The color temperature display stops flashing and stays on.  
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Setting a Custom White Balance  
1. Set the POWER dial to a recording program other than  
.
2. Press the WHITE BALANCE dial so that it pops out.  
3. Set the WHITE BALANCE dial to one of the custom preset positions, A or B.  
4. Point the camcorder at a white object and zoom in until it fills the whole screen.  
Keep the camcorder zoomed at the white object until step 5 is completed.  
5. Press the WHITE BALANCE  
button.  
and the corresponding letter will stop flashing and stay on when the setting is completed.  
 When you set the custom white balance: Very rarely and depending on the light source,  
may  
keep flashing. The result will still be better than with the AWB setting.  
 As long as the built-in rechargeable lithium battery is charged, the camcorder retains the custom  
white balance setting even if you turn it off.  
 The following custom preset settings take precedence, and will override the white balance set  
with the procedure above: The color matrix [CMX] setting, the 3 R/G/B gain settings, and the 6 R/  
G/B matrix settings (  
102).  
 The custom white balance may provide better results in the fwing cases:  
-Changing lighting conditions  
-Close-ups  
-Subjects in a single color (sky, sea or forest)  
-Under mercury lamps or certain types olights  
 Perform the custom white balance settia sufficiewell lit place.  
 Readjust the custom white balance if you lter on/off (les with a built-in ND filter) or  
when the light source has
Recording with a Custoancreviously Set  
1. Set the  
dial to a recm other than  
.
2. Turn the WHBALANCE dial sired custom preset, A or B.  
The custom whialance set in dvance is activated.  
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Zebra Pattern  
This camcorder has a zebra pattern feature that shows black and white diagonal stripes over the areas  
that are overexposed. The zebra pattern is only displayed on the screen and will not affect your  
recordings. The zebra pattern will not be displayed while the Peaking function is activated ( 46).  
Available zebra pattern settings: 70 IRE, 75 IRE, 80 IRE, 85 IRE, 90 IRE, 95 IRE, and 100 IRE.  
Selecting the Zebra Pattern Level  
MENU  
DISPLAY SETUP/  
ZEBRA LEVEL••85  
(
33)  
Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select [ZEBRA LEVEL], select a setting  
option and close the menu.  
Activating the Zebra Pattern  
MENU  
DISPLAY SETUP/  
ZEBRA••••••••OFF  
(
33)  
Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUlect [ZE], set it to [ON] and close  
the menu.  
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Color Correction  
With the color correction function you can set the camcorder to detect the characteristics of a certain  
color or pattern (color phase, chroma, area and Y level) and correct them automatically when recording.  
You can set the color correction for up to two different colors (A and B).  
When determining the color to be corrected, targeted areas will be identified on the screen by zebra  
pattern alternating with the normal picture. On a connected monitor or computer, targeted areas will be  
identified by white areas alternating with the normal picture.  
Determining the Color to be Corrected  
MENU  
CAMERA SETUP  
COLOR CORR.  
····  
(
33)  
····  
A AREA SEL.  
B AREA SEL.  
R PHASE••••••  
CA•••••••••••  
••••••••••  
Y LEVE••••••  
0
0
3
0
1. Open the menu and select SETUSelect the [COLOR CORR.] submenu  
and then select [A AREA SEA S].  
2. Select each setptionels as ecessary and close the menu.  
[COLOR PHASESelect the basi15) of the color to be detected. Use the following  
values as an appence: 0=purple, 3=red, 6=orange, 9=green, 12=blue.  
[CHROMA]:  
Adjust the color saturafor the color to be detected. 13 levels (-6 to 6) are available;  
t higher les to detect areas with richer colors.  
[AREA]:  
st the cr range for the color to be detected. 4 levels (1 to 4) are available; set  
highto detect a wider color range.  
[Y LEVEL]:  
Adjust the brightness for the color to be detected. 13 levels (-6 to 6) are available; set  
higher levels to detect brighter areas.  
Adjusting the Color Correction  
MENU  
CAMERA SETUP  
COLOR CORR.  
····  
(
33)  
····  
A AREA REV.  
B AREA REV.  
R GAIN•••••••••••  
B GAIN•••••••••••  
0
0
1. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select the [COLOR CORR.] submenu  
and then select [A AREA REV.] or [B AREA REV.].  
2. Select the color gain options, adjust the levels as necessary and close the menu.  
[R GAIN]: Adjust the red gain of the detected area. 13 levels (-6 to 6) are available; set [+] values to  
increase red tones or [-] values to increase cyan tones.  
[B GAIN]: Adjust the blue gain of the detected area. 13 levels (-6 to 6) are available; set [+] values to  
increase blue tones or [-] values to increase yellow tones.  
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Activating the Color Correction  
MENU  
CAMERA SETUP  
COLOR CORR.  
CORRECT•••••••OFF  
(
33)  
1. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP] and select the [COLOR CORR.]  
submenu.  
2. Select [CORRECT], select a correction mode and close the menu.  
• You can correct only the predefined A area, only the predefined B area or both.  
•
appears.  
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Skin Detail Function  
With the skin detail function you can set the camcorder to detect the characteristics of a certain color or  
tone. Detail in the targeted areas will be softened in order to conceal skin imperfections. Targeted areas  
will be identified on the screen by a zebra pattern alternating with the normal picture. On a connected  
monitor or computer, targeted areas will be identified by white areas alternating with the normal picture.  
You can adjust the hue, chroma, area and Y level as required, to determine the areas that will be  
detected as skin areas.  
Determining the Tone to be Detected as Skin Area  
MENU  
CAMERA SETUP  
SKIN DETAIL  
HUE••••••••••••••  
0
(
33)  
CMA•••••••••••  
A••••••••••••  
L••••••••••  
0
0
0
1. Open the menu, select [CAMERA SETselect t[SKIN DETAIL]  
submenu.  
2. Select each setting option, levenecessary and close the menu.  
• [HUE]:  
Adjust the hue foe skin a. 13 levels (-6 to 6) are available; set [+] values  
to detect hues clalues etect hues closer to green.  
• [CHROMA]: Adolor stion of he skin area. 13 levels (-6 to 6) are available;  
shigher levels to h richer colors.  
• [AREA]:  
ust the color range n of the skin area. 13 levels (-6 to 6) are available; set  
her levels to deect a wider color range.  
• [Y LEVEL]: Adthe brighss for detection of the skin area. 13 levels (-6 to 6) are available; set  
higheels to ect brighter areas.  
Activating the Skin Detail Function  
MENU  
CAMERA SETUP  
SKIN DETAIL  
EFFECT LEVEL••OFF  
(
33)  
1. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select the [SKIN DETAIL] submenu and  
then select [EFFECT LEVEL].  
2. Select a setting option and close the menu.  
• You can select the strength of the effect from low, middle or high.  
•
appears.  
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Selective Noise Reduction  
With the selective noise reduction function you can set the camcorder to detect the characteristics of a  
certain color or tone and automatically reduce noise in the targeted areas. This is particularly useful for  
chroma keying, as targeting the selective noise reduction to the color of the background green or blue  
screen will result in a smoother composite picture.  
Targeted areas will be identified on the screen by a zebra pattern alternating with the normal picture. On  
a connected monitor or computer, targeted areas will be identified by white areas alternating with the  
normal picture.  
Determining the Area to be Corrected  
MENU  
CAMERA SETUP  
SELECTIVE NR  
HUE••••••••••••••  
0
(
33)  
MA•••••••••••  
•••••••••••  
Y L•••••••••  
0
0
0
1. Open the menu, select [CAMERA SETUPselect thELECTIVE NR]  
submenu.  
2. Select each setting optionvels necessary and close the menu.  
• [HUE]:  
Select the base hcolor e detected. Use the following values as an  
apximrefereet, 0=cyan, 6=yellowish green.  
• [CHROMA]: ust the color satuolor to be detected. 13 levels (-6 to 6) are available; set  
her levels to detect richer colors.  
• [AREA]:  
At the color rge for the color to be detected. 13 levels (-6 to 6) are available; set  
higevels to ect a wider color range.  
• [Y LEVEL]: Adjust brigess for the color to be detected. 13 levels (-6 to 6) are available; set  
higher levels to detect brighter areas.  
Activating the Selective Noise Reduction  
MENU  
CAMERA SETUP  
SELECTIVE NR  
EFFECT LEVEL••OFF  
(
33)  
1. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select the [SELECTIVE NR] submenu  
and then select [EFFECT LEVEL].  
2. Select a setting option and close the menu.  
• You can select the strength of the effect from low, middle or high.  
•
appears.  
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Clear Scan  
This feature allows you to record a computer’s CRT screen or other equipment without displaying black  
band or flicker on the screen. You can adjust the frequency from 60.1 Hz to 203.9 Hz.  
MENU  
CAMERA SETUP  
CLEAR SCAN•••60.1Hz  
(
33)  
1. Set the  
dial to Tv or M.  
2. Repeatedly press the SHUTTER  
to set the shutter speed to “CS”.  
button  
3. Open the menu and select [CAMERA  
SETUP]. Select [CLEAR SCAN], adjust the  
frequency and close the menu.  
Adjust the frequency so that the black band does not  
appear.  
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Custom Keys  
You can assign frequently used functions to the custom keys. The custom keys can have different  
functions assigned to them in each of the operating modes.  
Default settings:  
CUSTOM KEY 1  
CUSTOM KEY 2  
TIME CODE  
INDEX WRITE  
TV SCREEN  
DATA CODE  
ZEBRA  
TV SCREEN  
TV SCREEN  
EVF BW MODE  
To check the current custom key settings:  
In a recording mode: Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select [GUIDE INFO], set it to [CUSTOM KEYS] and close the  
menu.  
In a playback mode: Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select [CUSTOM KEY], set it to [ON] and close the menu.  
The following functions can be assigned to the custom keys:  
Time code  
Index write  
SHUTTER button lock  
AE SHIFT dial lock  
Time code  
TV screen  
2
Zebra pattern  
VCR stop  
TV screen  
Time code hold  
Audio level  
EXP. LOCK button lock  
CP backward key  
Data code  
Audio lev
Time code ho
er’s B&W
2
1,2  
Flange back adjustment  
2
2
Flip EVF  
3
3
SDI output  
Viewfinder’s B&W mode  
MAGN. button lock  
Focus limit  
Zebra pattern  
TV screen  
Viewfinder’s B&W mode  
MAGN. button lock  
SHUTTER button lock  
AE SHIFT dial lock  
EXP. LOCK b
CP backwar
TV en  
Viewer’s B&W mode  
SDI ouut  
3
back a
2
Flip EVF  
3
SDI output  
Focus limit  
1
Can only be assigneCustom Ke
This function can only erated h a custom key. (Index write can also be operated with the wireless controller.)  
only.  
2
3
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Changing the Custom Keys Setting  
MENU  
SYSTEM SETUP/  
CUSTOM KEY 1•TIME CODE*  
(
33)  
* Default value in  
mode.  
Open the menu and select [SYSTEM SETUP/  
]. 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] Time Code ( 52)  
Press the CUSTOM KEY (1 or 2) button.  
The time code setting menu appears.  
[INDEX WRITE] Index Write  
You can add an index signal to your recording for easy sch in  
ode (  
116).  
Press the CUSTOM KEY (1 or 2) button.  
•
will appear while the index signal is being rec6.5 secon
• When the camcorder is in record pausode, the will be writtehen you start recording.  
• An index signal cannot be added r.  
[ZEBRA] Zebra P( 7
Press the CUSM KEY (1 or 2)
The zebra pattern ictivated. Press the bugain to cancel it.  
[VCR STOP] VCR S( 7)  
When the camcorder is in record pause mode, you can turn off the recorder section. Even if [SYSTEM  
SETUP/  
]
[POWER SAVE] is set to [OFF], you can take your time adjusting the camera settings, while the  
recorder section of the camcorder is powered off so you do not need to worry about the tape or the video  
heads.  
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. You can also start  
recording by pressing the Start/Stop button directly in VCR Stop mode.  
[TV SCREEN] TV Screen  
You can show the camcorder’s displays on a connected external monitor or TV.  
Press the CUSTOM KEY (1 or 2) button.  
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[TC HOLD] Time Code Hold  
You can press the custom key button to freeze the display of the time code. The time code will continue  
running normally even while the time code display is on hold.  
Time code hold can only be operated with the custom keys.  
Press the CUSTOM KEY (1 or 2) button.  
• Pressing the custom key button again will reactivate the normal display of the time code.  
H
• While on hold, the time code will be displayed with an next to it and “HOLD” will appear on the side  
panel.  
• The time code being output from the TC-OUT*, HD/SD SDI*,  
put on hold. The time code superimposed on the video signal output from the COMPONENT OUT, VIDEO  
IN/OUT and IN/OUT (S-Video) terminals will be put on hold. (* only.)  
• The time code hold will be canceled when you turn the camcorder on/off, change the operating mode  
(LANC) and HDV/DV terminals will not be  
between recording and playback or change the position of the  
/
(card/tape) switch.  
[AUDIO LEVEL] Audio Level Indicator ( 59)  
Press the CUSTOM KEY (1 or 2) button.  
The audio level indicator appears. Press the button again to hide the aulevel indicator.  
[EVF BW MODE] Viewfinder’s B&W mode  
Press the CUSTOM KEY (1 or 2) button.  
The image on the screen will be shown ck & when displays aindicators will still be  
displayed in color). Press the button rn to display.  
[MAGN.B.LOCK] MAGN. Bu
Press the CUSTM KEY (1 or
Pressing the buttoill lock the EVF MAbuton to prevent its accidental operation. Press the  
custom key button in to reactivate the EVF MAGNIFYING button.  
[SHTR B.LOCK] STER utton Lock  
Press the CUSTOM KEY (1 or 2) button.  
Pressing the button will lock the SHUTTER buttons to prevent their accidental operation. Press the custom  
key button again to reactivate the SHUTTER buttons.  
[AE D.LOCK] AE SHIFT Dial Lock  
Press the CUSTOM KEY (1 or 2) button.  
Pressing the button will lock the AE SHIFT dial to prevent its accidental operation. Press the custom key  
button again to reactivate the AE SHIFT dial.  
[E.LCK B.LCK] EXP. LOCK Button Lock  
Press the CUSTOM KEY (1 or 2) button.  
Pressing the button will lock the EXP. LOCK button to prevent its accidental operation. Press the custom key  
button again to reactivate the EXP. LOCK button.  
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[CP BKWD KEY] Custom Preset Backward Key  
Press the CUSTOM KEY 2 button.  
Usually, pressing the CUSTOM PRESET SELECT button will cycle forwards to the following custom preset  
file. Pressing the custom key button instead will cycle backwards to the preceding custom preset file.  
CP backward key can only be operated with the custom keys.  
[FB] Flange Back Adjustment  
Press the CUSTOM KEY (1 or 2) button.  
The flange back adjustment menu appears. (Will have no effect if flange back adjustment is not available with  
the lens attached.)  
[FLIP EVF] Flip EVF  
Press the CUSTOM KEY (1 or 2) button.  
Activating the function will reverse the displayed image both upside/down and right/left. This affects only the  
display, and the video signal being output from all terminals will not chan.  
• When using XL lenses designed for HDV recording, the Flip EVF functwill be deactivated while  
displaying the menu screens.  
• Flip EVF can only be operated with the custom keys.  
[SDI OUTPUT] SDI Output  
Press the CUSTOM KEY (1 or 2) button.  
The SDI output setup menu appear
[FOCUS LIMIT] Focus Limit
Press the CUSTM KEY (1 or
The focus limit is aated. Press the buo cancel it.  
[DATA CODE] DaCode ( 117)  
Press the CUSTOM Kr 2) button.  
The data code appears. Press the button again to hide the data code.  
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Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal  
You can generate and record color bars signals and a 1 kHz audio reference signal.  
With the customized functions ( 104) you can choose between SMPTE standard-definition color bars  
([TYPE 1]) and ARIB multiformat HDTV color bars ([TYPE 2]) and you can also select the strength of the  
audio signal (-12 dB, -18 dB, or -20 dB).  
1. Select the standard of the color bars signal  
[COLOR BARS] and the strength of the  
audio reference signal [1kHz TONE] with  
the customized functions ( 104).  
2. Press the BARS/FADE SELECT button to  
display the  
(color bars) icon.  
• Repeatedly pressing the button will cycle through  
the options in the following order:  
display.  
,
,
, no  
•
starts flashing.  
3. Press the BARS/FADE ON/OFF button.  
• The color bars appear and the audio referencitted (if ated). Press the Start/Stop  
button to record the signal.  
• If you set the custom function [1kHz TONE] to [rrent audio in(microphone, line in, etc.)  
will be recorded as the audio si
Faders  
You can choose tde to/from white oblack.  
1. While recording or rd pause mode, press the BARS/FADE SELECT button to  
display the  
(white fader) or  
(black fader) icon.  
• Repeatedly pressing the button will cycle through the options in the following order:  
,
,
, no  
display.  
• The icon of the selected fader type starts flashing.  
2. Press the BARS/FADE ON/OFF button.  
The icon stops flashing.  
3. Press the Start/Stop button.  
• In record pause: the recording will fade in and start. While recording: the recording will fade out and  
stop.  
• After the fade-in/out the icon will start flashing again. To activate the fader again, press the BARS/FADE  
ON/OFF button (step 2).  
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External Connections  
Video Signal Output Standards  
The standard of the video signal output from the HD/SD SDI (  
only), COMPONENT OUT and  
HDV/DV terminals depends on the standard used for recording (or the standard of the recording on the  
tape being played back) and on various menu settings. Video output from the VIDEO OUT or  
(S-Video) terminal will always be in 480/60i standard.  
IN/OUT  
Standard of Video Output while Recording  
While recording in high definition, video output from the HD/SD SDI terminal will be an  
uncompressed HD, YPbPr signal. You can down-convert the video output with the respective menu settings.  
1
HD/SD SDI terminal  
COMPONENT OUT terminal  
Down-  
Recording  
standard and  
frame rate  
HDV/DV terminal  
Down-  
Unchanged  
Unchanged  
2, 5, 6  
3, 5  
converted  
480/60i  
480/60i  
480/60i  
converted  
HD 60i  
HD 30F  
HD 24F  
1080/60i  
1080/60i  
1080/60i  
1080/60i  
1080/60i  
1080/60i  
480/60i  
1080/60i  
1080/30p  
1080/24p  
8
9
8
480/60i  
480/60i  
9
Standard of Video Output during Playback  
When playing back a tape recorded in HDV stavideo oom the HD/SD SDI terminal will  
be a signal modified from the HDV video. You can t the videput with the respective menu  
settings.  
1
HD/SD nal  
ENT OUT terminl  
Down-  
HDV/DV terminal  
Standard of [LETTERBOX]  
Down-  
the tape  
setting  
Uncha
hanged  
Unchanged  
1080/60i  
, 5  
3, 5  
4, 7  
Converted  
Converted  
[OFF]  
]  
1080
100i  
480/60i  
HDV  
1080/60i  
480/60i  
480/60i  
8
8
F]  
1080/60i  
1080
1080/60i  
1080/60i  
480/60i  
8
HDV  
1080/30p  
1080/30p  
480/60i  
480/60i  
480/60i  
9
480/60i  
9
[O
[ON]  
480/60i  
9
480/60i  
9
HDV  
1080/24p  
1080/30p  
480/60i  
480/60i  
1
2
3
4
5
6
only.  
[SIGNAL SETUP] [SDI SPEC.] set to [SD LOCKED].  
[SIGNAL SETUP] [COMP.OUT] set to [480i].  
[SIGNAL SETUP] [HD DOWN-CONV] set to [ON].  
16:9 picture is horizontally squeezed to a 4:3 aspect ratio.  
On-screen displays will not be embedded in the video output even if [SIGNAL SETUP] [SDI OUTPUT] is set to  
[ON(OSD)].  
7
On-screen displays will not be embedded in the video output even if [DISPLAY SETUP/  
]
[TV SCREEN] is set to  
[ON].  
Converted to 60i.  
Converted to 60i using the 2:3 pulldown method.  
8
9
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Connecting to a Monitor/TV  
The different recording modes and the corresponding output terminals are given in the table below:  
COMPONENT OUT  
Terminal  
HDV/DV  
Terminal  
MPEG TS  
VIDEO and  
Terminals  
HD/SD SDI Terminal*  
[LETTERBOX] 1920x1080  
HD  
D3 (1440x1080)  
D1 (SD)  
set to [OFF]  
[LETTERBOX] SD SDI  
set to [ON]  
MPEG TS  
DV (SD)  
DV (S
DV (SD
SD 16:9  
[LETTERBOX] 640x480  
set to [OFF]  
D1 (SD)  
[LETTERBOX] SD SDI  
set to [ON]  
D1 (SD)  
SD 4:3  
640x480  
D1 (SD)
*
only.  
Displaying the findon aExternal Monitor  
The screen of an ernal monitor or cted to the EVF2 socket will show the exact same  
picture as displayen the camcorder's screen. Use the supplied external monitor cable to  
connect to a monitr TV equippewith component video inputs.  
External Monitor Cable (supplied)  
Signal flow  
Green  
Blue  
Y
Pb  
Red  
Pr  
85  
     
Connection to a High Definition Monitor or HDTV  
Using the HD/SD SDI Terminal  
1
INPUT  
White  
Red  
VIDEO  
L
White  
Red  
Stereo Cable*  
(supplied)  
AUDIO  
R
Signal flow  
S (S1)-VIDEO  
Open the terminal cover  
BNC Cable (commercialllabl
Sign
* If [SDI OUTPUT] is set to [OFF] (no embedded auignal is sepe from the SDI video  
output signal  
Activate the HD/SD SDI output and priatdeo output option (HD or SD).  
1. Set the  
dial to  
2. Open the menand lect [P]. Select [SDI OUTPUT] and set it to [ON] or  
[ON(OSD)].  
3. From the sam[SIGNAL SETUP] menu select [SDI SPEC.]. Select [AUTO] or  
[SD LOCKED] match tvideo output you wish to use.  
4. Close the menu.  
When [SDI OUTPUT] is set to [ON(OSD)],  
will appear on the screen and on-screen displays will  
be included in the video signal output from the SDI terminal.  
When [SDI OUTPUT] is set to [ON(OSD)]:  
 The on-screen displays included in the video output signal are determined by the display level  
selected with the EVF DISPLAY button (  
39). Markers (safety zone guide, level/grid markers,  
etc.) are never included in the video signal output.  
 The [SIGNAL SETUP] [COMP.OUT] setting is not available.  
86  
   
2 Using the COMPONENT OUT Terminal  
Open the terminal cover  
INPUT  
White  
Red  
VIDEO  
L
White  
Red  
Stereo Cable*  
(supplied)  
AUDIO  
R
Signal flow  
S (S1)-VIDEO  
Green  
Blue  
Red  
Y
Pb  
Pr  
DTC-1000 Componeideo Cab
* The audio signal is serate from eo sig
Select the approprcomponent vidding on the TV or monitor you connect.  
Open the menu d select [SIGNAP]. Select [COMP.OUT], select a setting option  
and close the m.  
3 Using the HDV/DV Terminal  
CV-250F  
DV Cable (optional) or  
commercially available  
6 pin-6 pin DV cable  
4-pin  
6-pin  
• When connecting the camcorder to a monitor or TV that supports DV input, you may need to carry out a  
procedure on the monitor or TV to recognize the camera.  
• If necessary, turn on the DV conversion and select whether to convert a tape recorded in HD to SD with the  
following procedure.  
Open the menu and select [SIGNAL SETUP]. Select [HD DOWN-CONV], select a setting  
option and close the menu.  
87  
         
4 Using the VIDEO IN/OUT or  
(S-Video) IN/OUT Terminal  
Open the terminal cover  
INPUT  
VIDEO  
L
White  
Red  
White  
Red  
Stereo Cable (supplied)  
Signal flow  
AUDIO  
R
S (S1)-VIDEO  
S-Video Cable*  
(commercially available)  
* To use the VIDEO terminals instead of the  
terminal, connect tto camcorder’s VIDEO OUT  
terminal using a BNC cable (commercially available), onect the camcorder’s VIDEO IN/OUT  
terminal using an RCA video cable (commercially a
 We recommend powering the corder fehold power oet.  
 TV sets with S1-Video tordinde with a 16:9 aspect ratio ( 40) will be  
played automatically in if yoonnect the camcorder to the TV using the  
S-VIDEO terminal.  
 TV sets eith thtem: Rcordings made with a 16:9 aspect ratio (  
40)  
will be ped automatically mode whether you connect the camcorder to the TV  
using th(S1-) VIDEO termiDEO terminal.  
 During faorward playbck, rewind playback and reverse playback of a tape recorded in HDV  
standard, picture me distorted.  
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Connection to a Standard Definition TV or Monitor  
Using the COMPONENT OUT Terminal  
1
• Refer to the connection diagram in the previous section ( 87).  
• Select the appropriate component video signal depending on the TV or monitor you connect.  
Open the menu and select [SIGNAL SETUP]. Select [COMP.OUT], select a setting  
option and close the menu.  
2 Using the VIDEO IN/OUT or  
(S-Video) IN/OUT Terminal  
• Refer to the connection diagram in the previous section ( 88).  
• If connecting to a TV set with a 4:3 aspect ratio, change the [LETTERBOX] setting appropriately.  
Open the menu and select [SIGNAL SETUP]. Select [LETTERBOX], set it to [ON] and  
close the menu.  
 We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power outlet.  
 TV sets with S1-Video terminals: Recordings made with a 1aspect ratio ( 40) will be  
played automatically in widescreen mode if you connect the corder to the TV using the  
S-VIDEO terminal.  
 TV sets equipped with the Video ID-1 System: Recordwith a 16:9 aspect ratio (  
will be played automatically in widescreen ether yonect the camcorder to the TV  
using the S (S1-) VIDEO terminal or the l.  
40)  
 During fast forward playback, rewind plaerse playbaf a tape recorded in HDV  
standard, the picture may bted.  
89  
 
Audio Output  
Selecting the Audio Channel  
You can select the channel for audio signal output from the  
terminals.  
CH1/CH2 and the  
(headphone)  
Repeatedly press the AUDIO OUTPUT CH  
button to change the audio channel.  
• Pressing the button will cycle between the audio  
channels in the following order: CH1/CH2  
CH1/CH1  
CH1/CH2.  
CH2/CH2  
ALL CH/ALL CH  
• During playback of a tape recorded with 4-channel  
audio (using another device) or while recording  
external video with 4-channel audio from the HDV/DV  
terminal, the output channels will be: CH1·3/CH2·4  
CH1·3/CH1·3  
CH2·4/CH2·4  
ALL CH/ALL CH.  
Selecting the Audio Output Level  
You can boost the level of the audio outsignal fro
CH1/CH2 minals from 1 Vrms to  
2 Vrms (+6 dB).  
MENU  
AUDIO SET
•1Vrms  
(
33)  
Open the menu d select [AUDIO ]. Select [OUTPUT LEVEL], select a setting  
option and close e menu.  
Selecting the Audio Monitor  
MENU  
AUDIO SETUP  
AUD.M.SET•••CH 1/2  
(
33)  
Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [AUD.M.SET], select a setting option  
and close the menu.  
• You can also select the audio monitor using the wireless controller.  
• If you selected [MIX/VAR.], adjust the mix balance with the [MIX BALANCE] setting or using the MIX  
BALANCE buttons on the wireless controller.  
90  
       
Audio Output Selected  
Audio Recordings on 2  
Channels  
Audio Monitor  
[AUD.M.SET]  
Audio Recordings on 4 Channels  
CH1/CH2  
CH3/CH4  
Left Output: L or CH1  
Right Output: R or CH2  
CH 1/2  
Left Output: CH1  
Right Output: CH2  
CH1·3/CH2·4  
CH 3/4  
Left Output: CH3  
Right Output: CH4  
MIX/FIXED  
Left Output: CH1+CH3  
Right Output: CH2+CH4  
Mix balance fixed at 1:1  
MIX/VAR.  
Left Output: CH1+CH3  
Right Output: CH2+CH4  
Mix balance can be adjusted  
CH1/CH1  
CH3/CH3  
CH1·3/CH1·3  
Left Output: L or CH1  
Right Output: L or CH1  
CH 1/2  
CH 3/4  
MIX/FIXED  
Both Outputs: CH1  
Both Outputs: CH3  
Both Outputs: CH1+CH3  
Mix balance fixed at 1:1  
MIX/VAR.  
Both Outputs: CH1+CH3  
Mix balance can be adjusted  
CH2/CH2  
CH4/CH4  
CH2·4/CH2·4  
Left Output: R or CH2  
Right Output: R or CH2  
CH 1/2  
CH 3/4  
MIX/FIXED  
Both Outputs: CH2  
h Outputs: CH4  
Outputs: CH2+CH4  
balance fixed at 1:1  
MIX/VAR.  
Outputs: CH2+CH4  
alance can be adjusted  
ALL CH/ALL CH  
Left Output: All channels  
Right Output: All channels  
Butputs: All channels  
Both uts: All channels  
Both Os: All channels  
Mix balance fixed at 1:1  
MI
Both Outputs: All channels  
Mix balance can be adjusted  
91  
Digital Video Control  
This feature enables the camcorder to control the record and stop functions of an external digital device  
connected to the camcorder through the HDV/DV terminal. The device must comply with the IEEE1394  
AV/C protocol. Use the optional CV-250F (4 pin-6 pin) DV cable or a commercially available 6 pin-6 pin  
DV cable to connect the external device.  
MENU  
SYSTEM SETUP/  
DV CONTROL•••OFF  
(
33)  
1. Open the menu and select [SYSTEM SETUP/  
] and close the menu.  
]. Select [DV CONTROL], set it to [ON  
2. Press the Start/Stop button.  
If the button was pressed while the camcorder was in record pause mode:  
Camcorder and external device: start recording.  
If the button was pressed while the camcorder was recong:  
Camcorder and external device: stop recording (record pause mode)
If the button was pressed while the camcorder was y to start recording:  
Camcorder: no change; External device: starts/sing followhe camcorder’s control. If you  
press the Start/Stop button again after solving the camcer (inserting a cassette, etc.),  
the camcorder will start recording as the externanues record
 While both this camcorded dee are recording, if this camcorder stops  
recording becuse of a cn presg the Start/Stop button (e.g., if the tape has  
reached end), conncontinue recording.  
 When thcamcorder stops may notice a brief interruption of the audio on the  
connectdevice.  
 The statuthe conned device is indicated as follows.  
Conned device is recording  
ted device is in record pause or stop mode  
– – –  
Connected device is in a mode other than record pause or stop  
[DV CONTROL] is set to [ON ], but no external device is connected  
 As long as the built-in rechargeable lithium battery is charged, the camcorder retains the DV  
control setting even if you turn the power off. Make sure to check the setting after using the DV  
control function, as the tape in the connected device may be overwritten.  
 When connecting two DV Control-compatible Canon camcorders with a DV cable, make sure to  
set [DV CONTROL] on the other connected camcorder to [OFF].  
 Up to 2 other devices can be connected to this camcorder for DV control.  
 With some non-Canon devices the DV control may not work properly depending on the connected  
device.  
92  
   
Recording an External Video Signal  
(HDV/DV In, Analog Line-In)  
You can record on the tape an external video signal, either from the HDV/DV input (SD or HD standard)  
or from the analog video input (SD standard).  
HDV/DV In  
When recording from an external digital device you can select the time code to be used for the  
recording made with this camcorder. Select [COPY] to keep the original time code of the video source,  
or [REGEN.] to use instead this camcorder’s internal time code.  
1. Open the menu, select [SIGNAL SETUP] and then select the [TIME CODE] submenu.  
2. Select [HDV/DV IN], select a setting option and close the menu.  
3. Connect the camcorder to the external video device.  
3
For the connection diagram to a digital device refer to Section  
of Cnecting to a Monitor/TV (  
87).  
4. Press the  
and  
buttons (or the REC PAUSE buoe wireless controller).  
• The camcorder enters the record pause mode. In ode you nitor the picture on the screen.  
• If you press only the button, recording wilately.  
5. Press the button (or the PAUSE buwireless troller) when the scene  
you wish to record appears.  
Recording starts.  
6. Press the  
button to sto
Analog Line-
1. Open the meand select [AUDITUP]. Select [DV AUDIO], select a setting option  
and close the nu.  
2. Connect the camrder he analog video device.  
4
For the connection diagan analog device refer to Section  
of Connecting to a Monitor/TV  
(
88). Connect the supplied Stereo Cable to the  
IN terminals on the camcorder.  
3. Press the  
and  
buttons (or the REC PAUSE button on the wireless controller).  
• The camcorder enters the record pause mode. In this mode you can monitor the picture on the screen.  
• If you press only the button, recording will start immediately.  
4. Press the button (or the PAUSE button on the wireless controller) when the scene  
you wish to record appears.  
Recording starts.  
5. Press the  
button to stop recording.  
Copyright Signal  
Certain software tapes are copyright protected. If you attempt to play back such tape, “COPYRIGHT  
PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED” appears and you will not be able to view the contents of the  
tape. If you attempt to record from such tape via the DV terminal, “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED  
DUBBING RESTRICTED” appears and you will not be able to record the contents of the tape.  
We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power outlet.  
93  
       
Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals  
(Analog-Digital Converter)  
Using the camcorder you can convert analog video input signals to a digital video signal (SD standard)  
and output it through the HDV/DV terminal.  
MENU  
SIGNAL SETUP  
AV DV••••••••OFF  
(
33)  
Open the menu and select [SIGNAL SETUP]. Select [AV DV], set it to [ON] and close the  
menu.  
 Depending on the signal sent from the connected device, the conversion from analog to digital  
signals might not work properly (e.g., signals that include copyright protection signals or  
anomalous signals such as ghost signals).  
 For normal use, set [AV DV] to [OFF]. If it is set to [ON], digitignals cannot be input via the  
camcorder’s HDV/DV terminal.  
 Depending on the software and the specifications of r comer, you may not be able to  
transfer converted signals via the HDV/DV terminal.  
 We recommend powering the camcordehold poutlet.  
 You can also press the AV DV button ocontroller. sing the button will toggle  
the AV DV conversion on and off.  
94  
   
Connecting to a Computer  
To connect the camcorder to a computer you will need a computer equipped with an IEEE1394 (DV)  
terminal and video editing software with video capturing capability installed. Use the optional CV-250F  
(4 pin-6 pin) DV cable or a commercially available 6 pin-6 pin DV cable. For the minimum system  
requirements for video editing, refer to the instruction manual of the video editing software.  
CV-250F  
DV Cable (optional)  
IEEE1394 (DV) terminal  
or commercially  
available 6 pin-6 pin  
DV cable  
4-pin  
in  
 Operation may not work correctly depensoftware he specifications/settings of  
your computer.  
 If the computer freezes while the camcordted, disconnand reconnect the DV  
cable. Should the problem sconnable, turn both the camcorder and the  
computer off and then oonnecem.  
 Make sure that the comuring tem is compatible with the video signal  
standard ysing. Iot coatible with the camcorder’s video output  
signal, thamcorder may detected or may not operate properly.  
 Refer alo the instruction mae computer and the editing software.  
 Adjust thIGNAL SET] [PLAYBACK STD] and [HD DOWN-CONV] settings in accordance  
with the vidsignal stards of the connected computer.  
 For video outom camcorder to the computer:  
-
-
-
output: Set [PLAYBACK STD] to [HDV] and [HD DOWN-CONV] to [OFF].  
output: Set [PLAYBACK STD] to [DV].  
output of a recording originally made in HDV standard: Set [PLAYBACK STD] to [HDV] and  
HDV  
DV  
DV  
[HD DOWN-CONV] to [ON].  
 For video input from the computer to the camcorder:  
-
-
input: Set [PLAYBACK STD] to [HDV] and [HD DOWN-CONV] to [OFF].  
input: Set [PLAYBACK STD] to [DV].  
HDV  
DV  
95  
   
Customization  
Custom Preset Settings  
You can select preset level for a number of picture-related parameters (23 parameters when recording  
movies, 17 when recording still images). A list of the parameters is given in the following table and you  
can find more detailed descriptions on page 101. After changing individual parameters to your  
preference, you can save the whole set as a custom preset file. You can also embed the data of the  
custom preset parameters currently in use within a still image recorded on the memory card.  
Up to 9 different custom preset files can be saved on the camcorder* and up to 20 custom preset files  
can be saved on a memory card. Custom preset files can be copied between the camcorder and  
memory card.  
Custom preset files saved with a Canon XL H1, XH G1 or XH A1 can be used with this camcorder.  
Custom preset files saved with this camcorder can be used on a Canon XH G1 or XH A1.  
* Custom preset files 7 to 9 on the camcorder are predefined custom preset files, especially designed for specific scenes.  
Custom Preset Parameters  
GAM  
KNE  
BLK  
PED  
SET  
Gamma curve**  
Knee point  
Group 1  
Parameters related to light and gra
Black stretch/Black press  
Master pedestal**  
Setup level**  
SHP  
HDF  
DHV  
COR  
NR1  
NR2  
CMX  
CGN  
CPH  
RGN  
GGN  
BGN  
RGM  
RBM  
GRM  
GBM  
BRM  
BGM  
Sharpness  
Group
Paramee and definitioontour lines  
Horizontal detail frequency  
Horizontal/vertical detail frequency  
Coring  
Noise reduction 1**  
Noise reduction 2**  
Color matr
Color g
related to color direction and intensity  
Color p
Red ga
Green ga
Blue gain  
R-G matrix  
Group 2  
Parameters related to change in color  
R-B matrix  
G-R matrix  
G-B matrix  
B-R matrix  
B-G matrix  
** Available only when recording movies.  
96  
     
Enter the custom preset  
editing screen  
File name of the currently  
selected custom preset file  
Save the custom preset file  
to the memory card  
Read a custom preset file  
from the memory card  
Overview of the content of the  
custom preset file  
Back to the [CUSTOMIZE]  
submenu  
Select the custom preset file  
Back to the options on the left side bar  
Reset the custom preset to default values  
Change the custom preset settings  
Rename the custom preset file  
Protect the custom preset file  
Changing Custom Preset Parameters  
MENU  
CUSTOMIZE  
CUSTOM PRESET  
IT  
····  
(
33)  
····  
SELECT
TUNE  
1. Open the menu, select [Cd theelect the [CUSTOM PRESET]  
submenu.  
The custom presubmenu appea
2. Select [  
ET] from the columthe left.  
The cursor will mto the bobar of the custom preset editing screen. To return one level back to  
the options on the mn on teft, select [ RETURN] and press the SET button.  
3. From the bottom bct [  
preset file you want to change.  
SELECT CP] and then select the name of the custom  
The overview display shows in shortened form the current settings of the parameters of the custom  
preset file selected.  
4. From the bottom bar, select [  
TUNE].  
The first parameter ([GAM]) of the custom preset file will be highlighted in blue.  
5. Turn the SELECT dial to select a parameter you want to adjust and press the SET  
button. Make the adjustment or the selection as necessary and press the SET button.  
• During the adjustment you can verify the effect on the screen.  
• Repeat this step to adjust all the parameters you want to change.  
6. When you finish adjusting all the parameters you want to change in the custom preset  
file, select [ RETURN], press the SET button and close the menu.  
 The custom preset parameters appear in one screen as 3-letter abbreviations followed by the  
current setting value. As you move between the items with the SELECT dial, the full name of the  
currently selected item and its current value will be displayed at the bottom of the screen.  
 Protected custom preset files cannot be changed. If you attempt to change a protected file,  
will start flashing.  
97  
 
Renaming a Custom Preset File  
Follow steps 1-3 in Changing Custom Preset Parameters ( 97) to select the custom preset file you  
want to rename.  
1. From the bottom bar, select [  
RENAME].  
The first character of the custom preset file name will start flashing.  
2. Turn the SELECT dial to select a number, letter or punctuation mark and press the  
SET button.  
• The next character of the custom preset file name will start flashing.  
• Set the rest of the custom preset file name in the same way.  
3. When you finish renaming the custom preset file, press the SET button.  
You will return to the custom preset editing screen.  
4. Close the menu.  
Protecting a Custom Preset File  
Follow steps 1-3 in Changing Custom Preset Parameters ( 97) to select the custom preset file you  
want to protect.  
1. From the bottom bar, select [  
PROTECT].  
• The protection mark  
will appear next to the custom prle n.  
• To cancel the protection, repeat the procedure for a custom prwith the  
mark.  
Resetting a Custom Preset File  
Follow steps 1-3 in Changing Custom Preset Par7) to seleccustom preset file you  
want to reset to default values.  
1. From the bottom bar, sele
T].  
A confirmation screen will appe
2. Select [EXECUpreon.  
You will return the custom prese.  
3. Close the me.  
Protected cupreset fcannot be reset. If you attempt to reset a protected file,  
flashing.  
will start  
98  
Activating the Custom Preset Settings  
1. Press the CUSTOM PRESET SELECT  
button.  
• Repeatedly pressing the button will cycle through  
the available custom preset files. You can also set a  
custom key as [CP BKWD KEY] to cycle through  
the custom preset files in reverse order (from last to  
first) (  
• When you are not using the custom preset  
settings, set the camcorder to  
79).  
.
•
and the name of the selected custom preset file  
will flash on the screen. After 4 seconds, the file  
name will be replaced by the custom preset file  
number.  
2. Press the CUSTOM PRESET ON/OFF button.  
and the name of the selected custom preset file will stay on and the custom settings will be activated.  
After 4 seconds, the file name will be replaced by the custom preset fnumber.  
Copying a Custom Preset File to the Memoy Ca
1. Open the menu, select [CUSTOMIZE] and then selecUSTOM PRESET]  
submenu.  
2. Select [  
3. From the bottom bar, select [  
preset file you want to coprd.  
4. Select [ SAVE POSITIOthe name under which you want to store  
CAMERA  
CARD] from on the l
SELECT then selece name of the custom  
the file on the memory car
• Up to 20 custopreseles cae memory card. If you try to save more than 20 custom  
preset filed oof the files on the erwritten (you can select which file to overwrite).  
• If there are no stom preset files sae memory card, the default file name will be “NEW_FILE”.  
5. Select [  
file.  
ECUTE] an the confirmation screen select [EXECUTE] to copy the  
6. Close the menu.  
Reading a Custom Preset File from the Memory Card  
1. Open the menu, select [CUSTOMIZE] and then select the [CUSTOM PRESET]  
submenu.  
2. Select [  
3. From the bottom bar, select [  
preset file you want to read to the camcorder.  
4. Select [ SELECT POSITION] and select the preset number under which you want to  
store the file in the camcorder.  
CARD  
CAMERA] from the column on the left.  
IMPORT] and then select the name of the custom  
5. Select [  
file.  
EXECUTE] and in the confirmation screen select [EXECUTE] to load the  
6. Close the menu.  
99  
   
Reading a Custom Preset File from a Still Image  
With the custom function [PHOTO BUTTON] ( 104) you can select to save the custom preset settings  
currently in use along with a still image recorded in  
mode (simultaneous recording,  
122).  
This is very useful when you want to load the custom preset file later by selecting the still image  
captured from a specific scene.  
1. Select the still image that contains the custom preset file you want to read.  
Use the  
+ / – buttons to move between the still images.  
2. Open the menu, select [CUSTOMIZE] and then select [META DATA CP].  
3. Select [ CARD CAMERA] from the column on the left.  
4. From the bottom bar, select [ SELECT POSITION] and select the preset number  
under which you want to store the file on the camcorder.  
5. Select [ EXECUTE] and in the confirmation screen select [EXECUTE] to load the  
file.  
6. Close the menu.  
Custom preset files 7 to 9 are predefined settings designr sfic scenes.  
- These 3 custom preset files are protected and, ng as thtion is not removed, cannot be  
overwritten.  
- Even if you deleted or changed the sampet files, yon reset them to the original  
values by resetting all the camcorder’s settihe menu and ect [SYSTEM SETUP/  
Select [RESET ALL] and sethe cion screen.  
].  
- After resetting custom preith th
default settings.  
RESET] option, they will all contain the same  
Custom Pre7 VID
a consumer-level monitor.  
[PED] = -2, [SET] = -2  
Custom P[8 CINE.V]  
n a monitor TV with a film-like feel.  
[GACINE1], [KNE] = [LOW], [BLK] = [STRETCH], [SHP] = -4,  
[CMX] = [CINE1], [CGN] = -20, [CPH] = 5, [RBM] = -5, [GRM] = -5  
[GBM] = -5, [BRM] = 5, [BGM] = 12  
Custom Preset [9 ]  
For video transfer to film.  
[GAM] = [CINE2], [KNE] = [LOW], [BLK] = [STRETCH], [SHP] = 6,  
[CMX] = [CINE2], [RGN] = -8  
*All other settings are left at their neutral values.  
100  
 
[GAM] Gamma Curve  
The gamma curve changes the overall look of the image.  
You can select from [NORMAL], [CINE1] or [CINE2].  
[NORMAL]: standard gamma setting suitable for video.  
[CINE1]: appropriate for video telecined from film.  
[CINE2]: appropriate for transfer to film.  
Output  
[NORMAL]  
[CINE1]  
[CINE2]  
Input  
Representation of the setting  
[KNE] Knee Point Adjustment  
Adjust the dynamic range (knee point) in the highlight  
area of the image to prevent overexposure. You can  
select from [AUTO], [HIGH], [MIDDLE] or [LOW].  
Output  
[HIGH]  
[DLE]  
[LOW]  
[BLK] Black retch/Blac
[STRETCH]  
Adjust the dynamic ge in the shaow area of the  
image. You can selecom [STREH], [MIDDLE] or  
[PRESS].  
[STRETCH]: emphasizes coin the dark area.  
[PRESS]: enhances or deepens darkness.  
[MIDDLE]  
[PRESS]  
Representation of the setting  
Input  
[PED] Master Pedestal  
Adjust the master pedestal level in the range -9 to +9. The master pedestal lowers or raises the baseline of  
the luminance signal affecting only the shadow areas. Set [-] values to subdue the dark areas, or set [+]  
values to get more detail in the shadows.  
[SET] Setup Level  
Adjust the setup level in the range -9 to +9. The setup level lowers or raises the whole gamma curve  
controlling the darkest level of black in the image. Set [-] values to get a darker image, or set [+] values to get  
a brighter image.  
• Depending on the value set for the master pedestal [PED], the setup level may not be able to take a  
negative value. As a result, adjusting the setup value within a certain value range will have no effect.  
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[SHP] Sharpness  
Adjust the sharpness level in the range -9 to +9. Noise artifacts caused by too-high sharpness settings can  
be reduced using the coring setting.  
[HDF] Horizontal Detail Frequency  
Select the horizontal definition of the image from [HIGH], [MIDDLE] or [LOW].  
[DHV] Horizontal/Vertical Detail Balance  
Adjust the balance between horizontal and vertical definition of the image in the range -9 (only horizontal) to  
+9 (only vertical).  
[COR] Coring  
Adjust the coring level in the range -9 to +9. Set higher coring values to p reduce the noise artifacts  
caused by high sharpness levels.  
[NR1] Noise Reduction 1  
You can select from [OFF], [HIGH], [MIDDLE] or ce the nocaused by shooting in dark  
places or by increasing the gain too much.  
• When picture noise is already low in sethe noise reduction function may not be  
noticeable.  
When activatengs otoving jects may leave a trailing afterimage.  
[NR2] Noise duction 2  
You can select from FF], [HIGMIDDLE] or [LOW] to reduce the noise caused by shooting fast  
moving objects. Resulan efsimilar to applying the skin detail function over the whole picture.  
• Unlike with the NR1 settinrailing afterimage will not appear.  
[CMX] Color Matrix  
Color mix affects the fundamental color settings and affects the feel of the whole image. You can select from  
[NORMAL], [CINE1] or [CINE2].  
[CGN] Color Gain  
Adjust the color intensity in the range -50 to +50.  
[CPH] Color Phase  
Adjust the color phase in the range -9 to +9. Color phase affects the overall balance of the colors in the  
picture. Set [-] values to adjust the colors toward violet/red tones, or set [+] values to adjust the colors toward  
green/blue tones.  
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[RGN] R Gain  
Adjust the intensity of red tones in the range -50 to +50.  
[GGN] G Gain  
Adjust the intensity of green tones in the range -50 to +50.  
[BGN] B Gain  
Adjust the intensity of blue tones in the range -50 to +50.  
[RGM] R-G Matrix  
The R-G matrix changes the tint of the picture along the cyan/green and red/magenta gradations without  
affecting blues. Adjust the level in the range -50 to +50.  
[RBM] R-B Matrix  
The R-B matrix changes the tint of the picture along the can/blue aellow gradations without  
affecting greens. Adjust the level in the range -50 to
[GRM] G-R Matrix  
The G-R matrix changes the tint of the enta/red and green/cyan gradations without  
affecting blues. Adjust the level in t0.  
[GBM] G-B Mtrix  
The G-B matrix chas the tint oe picture along the magenta/blue and green/yellow gradations without  
affecting reds. Adjust level in tange -50 to +50.  
[BRM] B-R Matrix  
The B-R matrix changes the tint of the picture along the yellow/red and blue/cyan gradations without  
affecting greens. Adjust the level in the range -50 to +50.  
[BGM] B-G Matrix  
The B-G matrix changes the tint of the picture along the yellow/green and blue/magenta gradations without  
affecting reds. Adjust the level in the range -50 to +50.  
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Customized Functions  
You can customize to your personal preferences many aspects of the operation of the camcorder, most  
of them governing how the camcorder operates in  
mode. You can adjust up to 3 different  
custom function files and save them on the camcorder or to a memory card. By just reading the custom  
function file saved on the memory card with another XL H1S / XL H1A, you will instantly get a  
camcorder configured to operate in the same familiar manner you prefer.  
Overview of the content of  
Selected custom function file  
the custom function file  
(highlighted in blue)  
Function number  
(black background)  
Code of the current setting  
option  
Activate the currently selected  
custom function file  
Bacthe selection of custom  
ncfiles on the left side bar  
Change the custom function settings  
Reset tom function file to default  
values  
Save the custom function file to the memory ca
a custom fion file from the memory card  
Changing the Custom Fting
MENU  
CUSTOMIZE  
N  
C.Fn1  
(
33)  
C.Fn2  
C.Fn3  
1. Open the menu, select [CUSTOMIZE] and then select the [CUSTOM FUNCTION]  
submenu.  
The custom function editing screen appears.  
2. From the column on the left, select one of the 3 custom function files [C.Fn1] - [C.Fn3].  
• The overview display shows the current settings of the custom function file currently selected.  
• The cursor will move to the bottom bar of the custom function editing screen. To return one level back  
to the options on the column on the left, select [  
RETURN] and press the SET button.  
3. From the bottom bar, select [  
TUNE].  
The first function (00) of the custom function file will be highlighted in blue.  
4. Turn the SELECT dial to select a function you want to adjust and press the SET  
button. Make the selection as necessary and press the SET button.  
Repeat this step to adjust all the functions you want to change.  
5. When you finish adjusting all the functions in the custom function file, select  
[
RETURN], press the SET button and close the menu.  
Custom functions appear in one screen represented only by the function number on the top  
(numbers 00 - 20 with a black background), and the code of the current setting immediately under it.  
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Resetting a Custom Function File  
1. Open the menu, select [CUSTOMIZE] and then select the [CUSTOM FUNCTION]  
submenu.  
2. From the column on the left select the custom function file you want to reset.  
3. From the bottom bar select [  
RESET].  
4. Select [OK], press the SET button and close the menu.  
Activating a Custom Function File  
Even if you define a custom function file, as long as you do not activate it, the camcorder will function  
according to default settings.  
1. Open the menu, select [CUSTOMIZE] and then select the [CUSTOM FUNCTION]  
submenu.  
2. From the column on the left select the custom function file you want to activate.  
3. From the bottom bar select [ APPLY THIS SET].  
4. Select [ACTIVE] and press the SET button.  
will appear next to the custom function file currently activated.  
Copying a Custom Function File to the Mey Crd  
1. Open the menu, select [CUSTOMIZE] and select tUSTOM FUNCTION]  
submenu.  
2. From the column on the left select the cction file ywant to copy to the  
memory card.  
3. From the bottom bar sele
4. Select the destination file car
5. Select [OK], ps SET se the menu.  
TO CD].  
1] - [  
3].  
When the opern is finished, “TAD” will appear on the screen.  
Reading a Cuom Function File from the Memory Card  
1. Open the menuelect [CTOMIZE] and then select the [CUSTOM FUNCTION]  
submenu.  
2. From the column on the left select the custom function file to which you want to read  
the settings from the memory card.  
3. From the bottom bar select [  
4. Select the source file on the memory card [  
5. Select [OK], press the SET button and close the menu.  
READ FROM CARD].  
1
] - [  
3
].  
When the operation is finished, “TASK COMPLETED” will appear on the screen.  
Custom function files saved with a Canon XH G1 or XH A1 cannot be used with this camcorder.  
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Availability of custom functions in each recording program/playback mode (  
Custom Function  
Video)  
00 SHCKLSS WB/GN  
WHITE BALANCE  
–
(OFF)  
–
–
–
–
GAIN  
–
(OFF)  
01 ZOOM RING CTRL1  
02 ZOOM SPEED1  
–
(NORMAL)  
–
(NORMAL)  
03 FOCUS RING CTRL1  
04 BUTTONS OPER.1  
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
MAGN.  
–
–
WB SET  
05 BUTTONS OPER.2  
REC REVIEW  
BARS/FADE  
END SEARCH  
GAIN SET  
ZOOM1  
FOCUS1  
IRIS  
–
–
06 RINGS DIRECTION  
07 OPER.DIRECTION  
2
2
CURSOR  
SHUTTER  
2
2
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
08 IRIS LIMIT1  
09 PHOTO BUTTON  
PHOTO + CP DATA  
PHOTO  
MAGNIFYING  
MARKER  
ASPECT  
–
10 MARKER LEVEL  
11 F.AST BW-MOD  
SAFETY  
MAG
KING  
–
–
12 OBJ DST UNIT1  
13 ZOOM INDICATOR1  
14 COLOR BARS  
15 1kHz TONE  
16 WIRELESS REMOTE  
17 LANC AE SHIFT  
AE SHIF
IRIS  
–
–
–
–
–
3
3
3
18 TALLY LAMP  
19 LED  
20 CUSTOM REC  
CHARACTER REC  
MAGNIFYING REC  
–
–
–
(OFF)  
1
Only with a lens that supports this function.  
Only during exposure lock.  
Only if [LED] is set to a setting other than [OFF]. When [LED] is set to [OFF], this function will be set to [OFF] as well.  
2
3
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Availability of custom functions in each recording program/playback mode (  
Custom Function  
Still Images)  
00 SHCKLSS WB/GN  
WHITE BALANCE  
–
(OFF)  
–
(OFF)  
–
(OFF)  
–
–
–
–
GAIN  
–
(OFF)  
01 ZOOM RING CTRL  
02 ZOOM SPEED1  
REC REVIEW  
–
(OFF)  
–
–
(FAST)  
(FAST)  
03 FOCUS RING CTRL1  
04 BUTTONS OPER.1  
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
MAGN.  
–
–
WB SET  
05 BUTTONS OPER.2  
REC REVIEW  
BARS/FADE  
END SEARCH  
GAIN SET  
ZOOM1  
FOCUS1  
IRIS  
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
06 RINGS DIRECTION  
07 OPER.DIRECTION  
2
2
CURSOR  
SHUTTER  
2
2
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
08 IRIS LIMIT1  
09 PHOTO BUTTON  
10 MARKER LEVEL  
–
–
MARKER  
ASPECT  
SAFETY  
MAGN.  
–
–
–
11 F.AST BW-MOD  
–
–
PEAKING  
12 OBJ DST UNIT1  
13 ZOOM INDICATOR1  
14 COLOR BARS  
–
–
–
15 1kHz TONE  
16 WIRELESS REMOTE  
17 LANC AE SHIFT  
HIFT  
IRI
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
18 TALLY LAMP  
19 LED  
20 CUSTOM REC  
–
–
–
1
Only with a lens that supports this function.  
Only during exposure lock.  
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List of Custom Functions and Setting Options  
The default value for all items is the option assigned to 00.  
00  
[SHCKLSS WB/GN] Shockless White Balance/Gain  
The shockless setting will ensure a softer transition when changing the white balance or gain.  
mode: Shockless gain will not function when changing the gain setting from/to -3 dB or +36 dB.  
Setting Options: [WHITE BALANCE] Shockless white balance: [OFF], [ON]  
[GAIN] Shockless gain: [OFF], [ON]  
01  
[ZOOM RING CTRL] Zoom Ring Control  
Selects the sensitivity of the response when operating the zoom ring.  
Setting Options: [NORMAL], [SLOW], [FAST]  
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02  
[ZOOM SPEED] Zoom Speed  
Selects the set of 16 constant zoom speeds that will be available when the ZOOM SPEED switch is set to  
CONSTANT.  
• When the zoom speed is too fast (less than 2 seconds end-to-end), the camcorder will have more trouble  
focusing automatically while zooming.  
Setting Options: [NORMAL], [SLOW], [FAST]  
03  
[FOCUS RING CTRL] Focus Ring Control  
Selects the sensitivity of the response when operating the focus ring.  
Setting Options: [NORMAL], [SLOW], [FAST].  
04  
[BUTTONS OPER.1] Buttons Operation (1/2)  
You can set that a long press be required to activate various buttons to prevent their accidental operation.  
When you select [LONG PUSH], keep the button pressed for more than 1 second.  
Setting Options: [MAGN.] EVF MAGNIFYING button: [ONE PUSH], [LONG PUSH]  
[WB SET] WHITE BALANCE  
button: [ONE PUSH], [LONG PUSH]  
05  
[BUTTONS OPER.2] Buttons Operation (2/2)  
You can set that a long press be required to activate various buttons to vent their accidental operation.  
When you select [LONG PUSH], keep the button pressed for more than econd.  
Setting Options: [REC REVIEW]  
(record review) button: [ONSH]ONG PUSH]  
[BARS/FADE] BARS/FADE buttons: [ONE PUSH], USH]  
[END SEARCH] END SEARCH butonUSH], [LPUSH]  
[GAIN SET] SET button for gain fE PUSH], NG PUSH]  
06  
[RINGS DIRECTION] Rings Direction  
Changes the direction of the adjustmrning corder’s rings.  
Setting Options: [ZOOM] Zoom rin
[NORMAL] - turn W, [RRSE] - turn down for wide angle W.  
[FOus rin
[NMAL] - turn up [REVERSE] - turn down to focus closer.  
[IIris ring:  
[NMAL] - turn up to close the aperture, [REVERSE] - turn down to close the aperture.  
07  
[OPER.DIRECN] Option Direction  
Changes the direction of ment when pressing the SHUTTER buttons or when operating the  
SELECT dial as a cursor (for example, while selecting setting options in the menu screens or in the index  
screen).  
Setting Options: [CURSOR] SELECT dial for menu navigation:  
[NORMAL] - turn up to move left in the menu, [REVERSE] - turn down to move left in the  
menu.  
[SHUTTER] Shutter buttons:  
[NORMAL] - press the  
button for a faster shutter speed, [REVERSE] - press the  
button for a faster shutter speed.  
08  
[IRIS LIMIT] Iris Limit  
Activates the iris limit. With the HD 20x L IS III lens, when set to [ON] you can close the aperture down to  
F9.5; when set to [OFF] you can close the aperture down to F22 (or completely -[CLOSE]- in M Manual  
mode, Av mode or during exposure lock).  
Setting Options: [OFF], [ON]  
09  
[PHOTO BUTTON] Photo Button  
Selects the function of the PHOTO button in  
mode. You can enable recording still images while  
recording video (simultaneous recording) or assign to the PHOTO button the same function as the EVF  
MAGNIFYING button. When set to [PHOTO + CP DATA] the custom preset settings currently in use will be  
recorded along with the still image.  
Setting Options: [PHOTO + CP DATA], [PHOTO], [MAGNIFYING], [OFF]  
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10  
[MARKER LEVEL] Markers’ Intensity Level  
Changes the intensity of the markers displayed on the screen to 40% (gray) or 100% (white).  
Setting Options: [MARKER] Level/center/grid markers: [100%], [40%]  
[ASPECT] Aspect ratio guides: [100%], [40%]  
[SAFETY] Safety zone guides: [100%], [40%]  
11  
[F.AST BW-MOD] Focus Assist Function B&W Display Mode  
Changes the display mode to black & white while the focus assist functions are activated.  
Setting Options: [MAGN.] While the Magnifying function is active: [OFF], [ON]  
[PEAKING] While the Peaking function is active: [OFF], [ON]  
12  
[OBJ DST UNIT] Object Distance Units Display  
Selects the units meters or feet for the display of the distance to the object.  
Setting Options: [m (meter)], [ft (feet)]  
13  
[ZOOM INDICATOR] Zoom Indicator Display  
Selects the display of the zoom indicator between a graphic bar and a numeric display.  
Setting Options: [BAR], [NUMBER]  
14  
[COLOR BARS] Color Bars Signal  
Selects the type of signal to use to produce the color bars: SMPE colors (type 1) or ARIB color bars  
(type 2).  
Setting Options: [TYPE 1], [TYPE 2]  
15  
[1kHz TONE] 1 kHz Reference Audio
Selects the strength of the audio signal.  
Setting Options: [OFF], [-12dB], [-18dB]  
16  
[WIRELESS REMOTE] Wte Ctroller  
Selects the remote sensor mode thwill apt. When set to [OFF  
not accept commanreles
] the camcorder will  
Setting Options: [  
1], [  
2], [OF
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[LANC AE SFT] AE SHIFT Dia
Controller  
Selects the function he AE SHIial on the optional ZR-2000 Zoom Remote Controller so you can use it  
to adjust the exposure mpensaor the aperture value.  
Setting Options: [AE SHI
18  
[TALLY LAMP] Tally Lamp  
Selects the operation of the tally lamp. Even if set to [OFF], the tally lamp will turn on when receiving a  
command from the wireless controller.  
Setting Options: [ON], [BLINK], [OFF]  
19  
[LED] LED Indicators  
Selects the operation of the LED indicators on the camcorder. When set to [TYPE 1], all LED indicators  
(including that of the HDV/DV terminal) will be on. When set to [TYPE 2] all LED indicators will be on, except  
for that of the HDV/DV terminal.  
Setting Options: [TYPE 1], [TYPE 2], [OFF]  
20  
[CUSTOM REC] Custom Recording  
Selects whether to embed the on-screen character displays (date and time) as part of the video recording  
and whether to record on the tape the enlarged image when using the Magnifying focus assist function.  
• When [CHARACTER REC] is set to [ON], the menu option [TV SCREEN] will not be available and  
[COMP.OUT] will automatically be set to [1080i/480i] and you will not be able to select [480i].  
Setting Options: [CHARACTER REC] Recording of superimposed on-screen displays: [OFF], [ON]  
[MAGNIFYING REC] Recording of enlarged image while the Magnifying function is active:  
[OFF], [ON]  
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Customized On-Screen Displays  
You can customize which icons to display on the screen according to your personal preferences and  
needs. You can save your personal settings as a custom display file on the camcorder or on the  
memory card. To activate the on-screen displays at the level that you customized, repeatedly press the  
EVF DISPLAY button ( 39).  
Change the custom display  
settings  
Overview of the contents of  
the custom display file  
Save the custom display  
file to the memory card  
Item number  
(black background)  
Read a custom display file  
from the memory card  
Code of the current setting  
option  
Reset the custom display file to  
default values  
Changing the Custom Display Settings  
MENU  
CUSTOMIZE  
CUSTOM DIS
(
33)  
1. Open the menu, select [CUSTE] and lect [CUSTOM DISPLAY].  
The custom display editing scree ovedisplay shows the current settings of the  
custom display file.  
2. From the columthe le
UNE
The first item (0f the cstom dhighlighted in blue.  
3. Turn the SELT dial to selecitem you want to change and press the SET  
button. Make e selection as necessary and press the SET button.  
Repeat this step tdjust all thems you want to change.  
4. When you finish nginll the items in the custom display file, select [  
press the SET button and close the menu.  
RETURN],  
5. Repeatedly press the EVF DISPLAY button to select the display level you customized.  
Custom display items appear in one screen represented only by the item number on the top  
(numbers 00 – 21 with a black background), and the code of the current setting immediately under it.  
Resetting a Custom Display File  
1. Open the menu, select [CUSTOMIZE] and then select [CUSTOM DISPLAY].  
2. From the column on the left select [  
RESET].  
3. Select [OK], press the SET button and close the menu.  
Copying a Custom Display File to the Memory Card  
1. Open the menu, select [CUSTOMIZE] and then select [CUSTOM DISPLAY].  
2. From the column on the left select [  
SAVE TO CARD].  
3. Select [OK], press the SET button and close the menu.  
When the operation is finished, “TASK COMPLETED” will appear on the screen.  
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Reading a Custom Display File from the Memory Card  
1. Open the menu, select [CUSTOMIZE] and then select [CUSTOM DISPLAY].  
2. From the column on the left select [  
READ FROM CARD].  
3. Select [OK], press the SET button and close the menu.  
When the operation is finished, “TASK COMPLETED” will appear on the screen.  
Custom display files saved with a Canon XH G1 or XH A1 cannot be used with this camcorder.  
List of Custom Display Items and Setting Options  
00  
[REC PROGRAMS] Recording Mode Icon  
Setting Options: [OFF], [ON]  
01  
[CAMERA DATA1] Camera Data (1/2)  
Setting Options: [F NUMBER]* Aperture value display: [OFF], [ON]  
[SHUTTER SPEED] Shutter speed display: [OFF], [ON]  
* Setting applicable only when using lenses with iris control.  
02  
[CAMERA DATA2] Camera Data (2/2)  
Setting Options: [EXPOSURE] Exposure indicator and exposure ysFF], [ON]  
[WHITE BALANCE] White balance icondisplay, [ON]  
[GAIN] Gain icons and displays: [O
03  
[ZOOM] Zoom Indicator  
You can select to display the zoom inermanly when operang the zoom.  
Setting Options: [OFF], [ON(NORMAYS)]  
* Setting applicable only when using contrariable focal length).  
04  
[FOCUS] Focuance
You can select to dlay the focusinanently or only when operating the focus.  
Setting Options: [O], [ON(NORMAL)]S)]  
* Setting applicable when using lenses witofocus function.  
05  
[ND] ND Filter splays  
Setting Options: [OFF], ]  
* Setting applicable only when ng lenses with a built-in ND filter.  
06  
[IMAGE EFFECTS] Image Effects  
Setting Options: [SKIN DETAIL] Skin detail icon: [OFF], [ON]  
[SELECTIVE NR] Selective NR icon: [OFF], [ON]  
[COLOR CORRECTION] Color correction icon: [OFF], [ON]  
07  
[F.ASSIST FUNC.] Focus Assist Functions  
Setting Options: [PEAKING] Peaking function icon: [OFF], [ON]  
[MAGNIFYING] Magnifying function icon: [OFF], [ON]  
08  
[CUSTOMIZE] Customized Functions  
Setting Options: [CUSTOM PRESET] Icon of the custom preset file currently active: [OFF], [ON]  
[CUSTOM FUNCTION] Icon of the custom function file currently active: [OFF], [ON]  
09  
[RECORDING STD] HD Standard Icon  
Setting Options: [OFF], [ON]  
10  
[DV REC MODE] Recording Mode in Standard Definition  
Setting Options: [OFF], [ON]  
11  
[FRAME RATE] Frame Rate Display  
Setting Options: [OFF], [ON]  
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12  
[TAPE] Tape-Related Icons and Displays  
Setting Options: [TIME CODE] Time code display: [OFF], [ON]  
[OPERATION MODE] Icon of the current tape operation: [OFF], [ON]  
[DV CONTROL] DV control icon: [OFF], [ON]  
13  
[TAPE REMAINDER] Remaining Time on the Tape  
You can select to display the tape remainder permanently or only the warning when the tape is about to end.  
Setting Options: [OFF], [NORMAL], [WARNING]  
14  
[TAPE/CARD] Tape/Card-Related Displays  
Setting Options: [EXT CONTROL] Icon of the external control mode (  
dial set to ): [OFF], [ON]  
[BARS/FADE] Icon of the color bars or fader: [OFF], [ON]  
[IMG SIZE/QUALITY] Icon of the size and quality of the still image: [OFF], [ON]  
15  
[LIGHT METERING] Light Metering-Related Displays  
Setting Options: [SPOT AE POINT] Bracketing frames when Spot AE metering is active: [OFF], [ON]  
[LIGHT METERING] Icon of the metering mode currently active: [OFF], [ON]  
16  
[CARD] Icons Related to Recording Still Images  
Setting Options: [DRIVE MODE] Icon of the drive mode currently active: F], [ON]  
[FLASH] Icon of the flash mode currently active: OFF], ]  
17  
[CARD REMAINDER] Remaining Still Images on thory Card  
You can select to display the information regarding tof still imavailable on the memory card  
permanently or only the warning when the memorto get full
Setting Options: [OFF], [NORMAL], [WARNING]  
18  
[AUDIO] Audio-Related D
Setting Options: [WIND SCREEN] Icreenction: [OFF], [ON]  
[AUDIO MODE] Icde: [], [ON]  
[OUIcon nel ouut: [OFF], [ON]  
19  
[WARNING/ATUS] Warninus Icons  
Setting Options: [LS] Lens-related warni: [OFF], [ON]  
[COENSATIONondensation warning icon: [OFF], [ON]  
[CHATER RECharacter recording warning icon: [OFF], [ON]  
ing icon when on-screen displays are embedded in the SDI output:  
[OFF], [ON]  
20  
[BATTERY] Battery-Related Displays  
You can select to display the information regarding the battery pack permanently or only the warning when  
the battery is almost empty.  
Setting Options: [OFF], [NORMAL], [WARNING]  
21  
[WIRELESS REMOTE] Wireless Remote Display  
You can select to display the information regarding the wireless controller permanently or only related  
warnings.  
Setting Options: [OFF], [NORMAL], [WARNING]  
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Location of the Custom Displays  
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02 09 11  
19  
12  
12  
13  
20  
21  
12  
14  
18  
00  
01  
02  
06  
04  
02  
18 07  
05  
14 07  
06 08  
14  
19  
1
19  
08  
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00  
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08  
06 07 19 07 16  
02  
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Playback  
Playing Back a Tape  
If the playback picture is distorted, clean the video heads using a Canon DVM-CL video head cleaning cassette or a  
commercially available digital video head cleaning cassette ( 148).  
Select a playback standard according to the tape you wish to play back.  
MENU  
SIGNAL SETUP  
STD••
(
33)  
1. Set the  
dial to  
2. Open the menelect P]. Sect [PLAYBACK STD] and set it to  
[AUTO], [HDor [DV] to mayou wish to playback.  
3. Close the me.  
Special PlaybacMod
All special playback modes except for fast forward playback, rewind playback and playback pause can only  
be operated with the wireless controller.  
HDV  
(playback pause)  
To pause playback, press the  
during normal playback.  
button on the camcorder or the PAUSE  
button on the wireless controller  
(rewind playback) /  
Press down and hold the  
(fast forward playback)  
or  
button on the camcorder or the REW  
or FF  
button on the  
wireless controller during normal playback, rewind or fast forward to enter the fast playback at 8x the normal  
playback speed.  
x1 (reverse playback)  
Press the  
button on the wireless controller during normal playback. Press the  
(play) button to return  
to normal playback.  
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(frame advance)  
Plays back frame-by-frame. Repeatedly press the button on the  
wireless controller during playback  
pause. Hold the button pressed down to enter the continuous frame advance playback.  
(slow forward)  
Plays back at about 1/3 normal speed. Press the SLOW  
button on the wireless controller during normal  
or reverse playback. Press the  
(play) button to return to normal playback.  
DV  
(playback pause)  
To pause playback, press the  
during normal playback.  
button on the camcorder or the PAUSE  
button on the wireless controller  
(rewind playback) /  
(fast forward playback)  
Plays back the tape at 9.5 times normal speed (forward or reverse). Press down and hold the  
or  
button on the camcorder or the REW  
or FF  
button on the wirels controller during normal  
playback, rewind or fast forward to enter the fast playback.  
(frame reverse) /  
(frame advance)  
Plays back frame-by-frame. Press the  
or  
the wireleontroller repeatedly during  
playback pause. Hold the button pressed down to nuous fradvance/reverse playback.  
(slow reverse) /  
(slow
Plays back at about 1/3 normal spOW  
utton on the wireless controller during normal  
or reverse playback. Prethe  
(rn to mal playback.  
x1 (reverse yback)  
Press the  
buton the wireless controller during normal playback. Press the  
(play) button to return  
to normal playback.  
x2 (reverse x2 playback) / x2 (forward x2 playback)  
Plays back at 2 times normal speed. Press the  
button on the wireless controller during normal or reverse  
playback. Press the  
(play) button to return to normal playback.  
 The sound will be muted during special playback modes.  
 The picture may become distorted during some special playback modes.  
 The camcorder stops the tape automatically after 4 minutes 30 seconds in playback pause mode  
to protect the tape and video heads.  
 During fast forward playback, rewind playback and reverse playback of a tape recorded in HDV  
standard, the picture may be distorted.  
 The picture may be slightly distorted at the switch point between recordings in HDV and DV  
standards on the tape.  
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Returning to a Pre-marked Position  
If you wish to return to a particular scene later, mark the point with the zero set memory, and the tape  
will stop at that point when you rewind/fast forward the tape.  
This function is operated with the wireless controller.  
1. During playback, press the ZERO SET MEMORY button at the point you wish to return  
to later.  
• The tape counter is reset to 0:00:00 and the  
mark appears.  
• To cancel, press the ZERO SET MEMORY button again.  
2. Stop the playback.  
3. Rewind the tape.  
• If the tape counter shows a negative value, fast forward the tape instead.  
• The tape stops automatically at “0:00:00” and the  
• The tape counter changes to time code.  
mark disappears.  
 The zero set memory may not function correctly if thcoas not been recorded  
consecutively.  
 The zero set memory function may not wy if you mcordings in HDV and DV  
standards on the same tape.  
Index Search  
With the index seh you can locathave marked beforehand with an index signal  
80). This funcis operated with s controller.  
(
1. Press the SEARCH T button to display the  
2. Press the or button to begin searching.  
icon.  
• Press more than once to search for further index signals (up to 10 times).  
• Press the STOP button to stop searching.  
 Playback may start slightly before or after the index signal.  
 The index search function may not work correctly if you mix recordings in HDV and DV standards  
on the same tape.  
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Date Search  
You can locate the change of the date/time zone with the date search function.  
This function is operated with the wireless controller.  
1. Press the SEARCH SELECT button to display the  
2. Press the or button to begin searching.  
icon.  
• Press more than once to search for further date changes (up to 10 times).  
• Press the STOP button to stop searching.  
 A recording of longer than a minute per date/time zone is required.  
 The date search may not function if the data code is not correctly displayed.  
 The date search function may not work correctly if you mix recordings in HDV and DV standards  
on the same tape.  
Data Code  
The camcorder maintains a data g the ording date and time and other camera data  
such as shutter speed, gain and
Selecting the ata Cod
MENU  
DISPLAY SETUP/  
DATA CODE••••DATE & TIME  
(
33)  
Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select [DATA CODE], select a setting  
option and close the menu.  
Displaying the Data Code  
Press the DATA CODE button on the wireless controller.  
If you turn off the camcorder, the data code will not appear the next time you turn it on.  
Six-Second Auto Date  
The date and time appear for 6 seconds when you begin playback, or to indicate that the date or time  
zone in the recording has changed.  
MENU  
DISPLAY SETUP/  
6SEC.DATE••••OFF  
(
33)  
Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select [6SEC.DATE], set it to [ON] and  
close the menu.  
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Remote Sensor Mode  
Two remote sensor modes and an off setting are available to prevent interference from other Canon  
wireless controllers being used nearby.  
To change the remote sensor mode of the camcorder  
Change the custom function [WIRELESS REMOTE] ( 109).  
To change the remote sensor mode of the wireless controller  
While holding the REMOTE SET button pressed down, press and hold the ZOOM T  
button for more than 2 seconds to change the wireless controller to mode 2.  
To change the wireless controller to mode 1, press and hold the REMOTE SET and ZOOM W buttons  
instead.  
 Make sure that the camcorder and wireless controller are set to the same mode. Display the  
camcorder’s mode by pressing any button on the wireless conoller (except the REMOTE SET  
button) and set the wireless controller’s mode to the same mChange the batteries if the  
wireless controller still does not work.  
 The wireless controller returns to mode 1 when you rephtteries. Change the mode if  
necessary.  
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Using  
a
Memory Card  
Selecting the Still Image Quality/Size  
Changing the Still Image Quality  
You can choose from Super fine, Fine and Normal.  
*
* Only when playing back a tape.  
MENU  
RECORDING SETUP  
IMG QUALITY•• FINE  
(
33)  
Open the menu and select [RECORDING SETUP]. Select [IMG QUALITY], select a setting  
option and close the menu.  
Changing the Still Image Size  
Available image sizes will depend on the operating mode and the recording standard settings.  
Recording still images in Simultaneous recording of a still image in  
Captua still image in  
mode  
mode  
mode  
LW 1920x1080  
[HD] or [SD16:9]: LW 1920x1080  
From rmade in [HD]: LW 1920x1080  
SW 848x480  
SW 848x480  
SW 848x480  
L
1440x1080  
640x480  
[SD4:3]:  
L
S
1440x1080  
640x480  
m a recordinde in [SD16:9]: SW 848x480  
S
m a recording in [SD4:3]: 640x480  
S
*
* Only when playing back a tape.  
MENU  
RECORDING UP  
W 1920x1080  
(
33)  
HD E•••LW 1920x1080  
Open the menu aselect [CORDING SETUP]. Select [IMAGE SIZE] ([HD IMG SIZE] in  
mode), selesg option and close the menu.  
Still images are recorded on the memory card using JPEG compression.  
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Number of still images that can be recorded on a memory card  
Memory card  
128 MB  
90  
Image size  
Image quality  
File size per image  
16 MB  
9
512 MB  
350  
LW 1920 x 1080  
Super Fine  
Fine  
1360 kB  
910 kB  
460 kB  
280 kB  
190 kB  
100 kB  
1020 kB  
690 kB  
350 kB  
215 kB  
149 kB  
82 kB  
14  
135  
525  
Normal  
Super Fine  
Fine  
28  
265  
1035  
1770  
2510  
5030  
470  
SW 848 x 480  
50  
455  
70  
645  
Normal  
Super Fine  
Fine  
140  
12  
1295  
120  
L
1440 x 1080  
640 x 480  
19  
180  
700  
Normal  
Super Fine  
Fine  
38  
350  
1370  
2320  
3350  
6035  
S
65  
595  
95  
865  
Normal  
170  
1555  
– These figures are approximate. They vary according to recording conditions ahe subject.  
– The total number of still images that can be recorded will decrease if you storstom preset files on the card.  
File Numers  
Still images are aumatically assigned fiers from 0101 to 9900, and stored in folders containing  
up to 100 images. ders are nubered from 101 to 998.  
[RESET]:  
Imaumberill restart from 101-0101 every time you insert a new memory card.  
[CONTINUOUS]: Image nrs will continue from the number following that of the last image  
recorded with the camcorder. If the memory card you insert already contains an image  
with a larger number, a new image will be assigned a number one higher than that of  
the last image on the memory card. There will be no duplication of file numbers. This  
is useful for organizing images on a computer.  
*
* Only when playing back a tape.  
MENU  
RECORDING SETUP  
FILE NOS.••••CONTINUOUS  
(
33)  
To change the setting, open the menu and select [RECORDING SETUP]. Select [FILE  
NOS.], select a setting option and close the menu.  
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Recording Still Images on a Memory Card  
You can record still images directly on the memory card. You can also record still images on the  
memory card simultaneously while recording video on the tape and capture still images while playing  
back a tape.  
Using a lens specially designed for HDV recording is required to be able to record still images. As of  
March 2008, only the following lenses can be used to record still images: HD 6x L, HD 20x L IS II and  
HD 20x L IS III.  
PHOTO button  
1. Turn the  
.
dial to a recprogrset the  
/
(card/tape) switch to  
2. Press the PHOTO button
•
turns green focus posurs locked. The picture may  
appear out of us for a momecorder is focusing.  
• While the PHO button is half-prn also use the focus ring to adjust  
the focus.  
• When you prese PHOTO ton on the wireless controller, the still image is  
recorded immedia
3. Press the PHOTO bufully.  
•
disappears.  
• The CARD access indicator flashes and the card access display appears.  
 When you are using an SDHC or SD memory card, make sure that the protect switch is set to  
allow recording. If you attempt to record a still image on a write-protected memory card the  
message “THE CARD IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION” will be displayed.  
 Observe the following precautions while the card access display (  
) appears on the screen or  
the CARD access indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.  
- Do not remove the memory card.  
- Do not change the position of the  
/
(card/tape) switch or the  
dial.  
- Do not turn off the camcorder, remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply.  
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 If [CAMERA SETUP]  
[FOCUS PRI.] is set to [ON]:  
When you press the PHOTO button fully, before  
seconds in Night mode) until the focus is adjusted.  
turns green, it may take up to 2 seconds (4  
If the subject is not suitable for autofocus, the camcorder locks the focus. In that case, adjust the  
focus manually with the focus ring.  
 If [CAMERA SETUP]  
In step 2, turns green and the focus and exposure are locked.  
 About the Power Save function:  
[FOCUS PRI.] is set to [OFF]:  
In  
mode: In order to save power when the camcorder is powered with a battery  
pack, the camcorder will automatically enter the power save mode if you do not operate it for 5  
minutes. You can turn off the power save function with the [SYSTEM SETUP]  
[POWER SAVE]  
setting (  
136). To resume recording if the camcorder shut off automatically because of the  
power save function, press the STANDBY button or turn the  
a recording mode.  
dial to OFF and then back to  
Recording a Still Image on a Memory Card While Recording Movies on a  
Tape  
With the custom function [PHOTO BUTTON] ( 104) you can select activate the simultaneous  
recording of a still image while recording movies on the tape. Iset [PHOTO + CP DATA] you can  
also save the custom preset settings currently in use edded we still image. This is very  
useful when you want to read the custom preset selecting still image captured from a  
specific scene.  
1. Activate the simultaneous till iges with the custom function [PHOTO  
BUTTON] ( 1
2. While you arecording the the PHOTO button.  
 Simultans still images cannot be recorded while a fader is in use.  

appearyou press PHOTO button when the custom function [PHOTO BUTTON] is set to  
[OFF].  
Capturing a Still Image from a Tape  
With the custom function [PHOTO BUTTON] ( 104) you can select to activate the capturing of a still  
image during playback pause.  
1. Activate the capturing of still images with the custom function [PHOTO BUTTON]  
(
108).  
2. In playback pause, press the PHOTO button to record the frame as a still image on the  
memory card.  
Still images cannot be captured from a tape when [SIGNAL SETUP]  
[LETTERBOX] is set to [ON].  
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Screen Displays during Still Image Recording  
Image Quality and Size  
Indicates the quality and size currently selected for recording  
still images.  
Remaining Number of Still Images that can be  
Recorded on the Memory Card  
flashing in red: No card  
in green: 6 or more images  
in yellow: 1 to 5 images  
in red: No more images  
•The indication may not decrease even though a recording has been  
made, or may decrease by 2 images at once.  
•All indicators are displayed in green when a memory card is played  
back.  
Metering Mode Icon ( 125)  
Indicates the metering mode currently selected for recording  
still images.  
“
” Card Access Display  
Drive Mode Icon ( 124)  
Indicates that the camcorder is writing on the memory card.  
Indicates the drive mode currently selected for recording still  
images.  
Reviewina Still right after Recording  
You can select to play a still image for , 8 or 10 seconds after it has been recorded.  
MENU  
CAMERA SETUP  
REVIEW •••••••2sec  
(
33)  
Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [REVIEW], select a setting option  
and close the menu.  
 Regardless of the [REVIEW] setting, a still image is displayed as long as you hold the PHOTO  
button after recording.  
 The still image operations menu appears when you press the SET button while you are reviewing a  
still image or right after recording one. In this menu, you can protect (  
image.  
130) or erase (  
129) the  
 The [REVIEW] setting is only available when the drive mode is set to  
(single).  
123  
     
Drive Mode  
Drive mode  
Continuous Shooting  
High-Speed Continuous  
Use  
Captures a quick series of still images while you hold the PHOTO button pressed down.  
For the number of shots per second, refer to the table below.  
AEB  
The camcorder records a still image in three different exposures (dark, normal, light in  
1/2 EV steps).  
(Auto Exposure Bracketing)  
Single  
Records a single still image when you press the PHOTO button.  
Changing the Drive Mode  
1. Set the  
other than  
tape) switch to  
dial to a recording program  
and move the  
.
/
(card/  
2. Press the DRIVE MODE button to switch  
between the drive modes.  
Pressing the button will cycle through the drive  
modes. The icon of the selected drive mode wi
appear on the screen.  
Continuous ooting/High-Continuous Shooting  
Press and hold tPHOTO ton.  
A series of still imagel be reded as long as you hold the PHOTO button pressed down.  
Maximum number of continuous shots:  
Shots per second  
Normal speed  
3 images  
Maximum number of continuous  
shots  
High speed  
5 images  
60 images  
- These figures are approximate and vary depending on the recording conditions and subject.  
- Sufficient space on the memory card is required. Continuous shooting will stop when the card is  
full.  
Auto Exposure Bracketing  
Press the PHOTO button.  
Three still images in different exposures are recorded on the memory card. Make sure that there is sufficient  
space on the memory card.  
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Metering Mode  
Metering mode  
Evaluative  
Use  
Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The  
camcorder divides images into several metering zones. It evaluates the position and  
brightness of the subject, background, direct light or backlight, and adjusts the  
exposure of the main subject accordingly.  
Center-weighted average  
Spot AE  
Averages the light metered from the entire screen, giving more weight to the subject  
in the center.  
Meters the area within the Spot AE frame.  
1. Set the  
and set the  
2. Press the  
dial to  
, Tv, Av or M,  
/
(card/tape) switch to  
button.  
.
• Pressing the button will cycle through the metering  
modes. The icon of the selected metering mode  
will appear on the screen.  
• If you selected  
Spot AE, the Spot AE frame  
appears in the center of the screen.  
125  
   
Using an Optional Flash  
You can use E-TTL II-compatible Canon Speedlite flashes designed for use with Canon SLR cameras,  
including the 420EX/430EX/550EX/580EX/580EX II models, to record natural still images under low light  
conditions. Refer also to the instruction manual of the Speedlite flash.  
The following procedures are explained using a Canon 580EX II Speedlite Flash.  
Connecting a Speedlite Flash  
When connecting a Canon Speedlite flash you cannot use the Off-Camera Shoe Cord designed for Canon  
EOS SLR cameras.  
Always turn off the camcorder when connecting or removing the flash.  
1. Slip the flash’s mounting foot all the way into the camcorder’s hot shoe.  
2. Slide the lock lever on the mounting foot to the right until it clicks in place.  
To remove the flash:  
Press and hold the lock-release button and slide the lock lever the left d then remove the flash form the  
hot shoe.  
Using the Flash  
1. Set the  
dial to a reothehan M and turn on the flash.  
• While the Speedis chator wilash in white. Once charged, the indicator  
will stay on in en.  
• If the indicakeeps flashing in ng time, replace the flash’s batteries.  
2. Press the PHO button to record a still image.  
 Wait until the h is ced before recording the still image. You can record a still image while  
the flash is chargt the flash will not go off.  
 Turn off the Speedlite flash when you are not using it.  
 The flash will not go off during exposure lock and in the M Manual mode.  
 While using the flash, the shutter speeds that can be set in Tv mode are 1/4 – 1/500.  
 The camcorder does not support the Bounce Flash function or the Wireless Multiple Flash System  
function of the Speedlite 420EX/430EX/550EX/580EX/580EX II flashes.  
 The camcorder does not support the ST-E2 Wireless Speedlite Flash Transmitter or the Wireless  
Master/Slave Control function of the Speedlite 420EX/430EX/550EX/580EX/580EX II flashes.  
 When recording under very dark conditions, as you keep the PHOTO button pressed halfway, the  
AF assist lamp of the Speedlite flash may light up (only when recording using autofocus and with  
[CAMERA SETUP]  
[FOCUS PRI.] set to [ON]).  
 The Speedlite flash will not go off when the drive mode is set to  
Auto Exposure Bracketing.  
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Playing Back Still Images from a Memory Card  
1. Turn the  
dial to  
and set the  
.
/
(card/tape) switch to  
2. Press the  
between images.  
+ or – button to move  
 Still images not recorded with this camcorder, uploaded from omputer, edited on a computer  
and still images whose file names have been changedne played back correctly.  
 Observe the following precautions while the caccess dppears on the screen or the  
CARD access indicator is on or flashing. so may rin permanent data loss.  
- Do not remove the memory card.  
- Do not change the position of the  
/
witch or the  
dial.  
- Do not turn off the camce the pack or disconnect the power supply.  
Slideshow  
Press the SLIDHOW button.  
• Still images are ped back one after anot
• Press the button ato stop tlideshow.  
Index Screen  
1. Move the zoom lever toward W.  
Up to 6 still images appear.  
2. Turn the SELECT dial to select an image.  
• Move  
to the still image you wish to view.  
• You can switch between index pages by pressing the  
+ or – button.  
3. Move the zoom lever toward T or press the SET button.  
The selected still image is displayed.  
127  
     
Image Jump Function  
You can locate still images without displaying them one by one. The number in the upper right of the  
screen indicates the number of the current still image out of the total number of still images.  
Press and hold the  
+ or – button.  
When you release the button, the still image corresponding to the number that appears on the screen is  
displayed.  
Displaying the Recording Data  
You can select whether to display all the recording data stored when the still image was recorded  
(histogram, Exif camera information, etc.).  
Repeatedly press the EVF DISPLAY button to display the recording data.  
128  
 
Erasing Still images  
You can erase still images one at a time or all at once.  
 Be careful when erasing still images. Erased still images cannot be recovered.  
 Erasing a still image that had a custom preset file embedded (recorded with the  
[PHOTO + CP DATA] setting) will erase the still image and the embedded custom preset file.  
Protected still images (  
130) cannot be erased.  
Erasing a Single Still Image  
1. Select the still image you wish to erase.  
2. Press the SET button to open the still image operations menu.  
In  
mode, the menu appears when you press the SEutton while you are reviewing a  
still image, or immediately after recording a still image.  
3. Select [IMAGE ERASE].  
4. Select [ERASE].  
The image is erased and the previous image ap
5. Select [ CLOSE] to close the menu.  
Erasing All Images  
MENU  
CARD OPERNS  
ES  
(
33)  
1. Open the meand select [CARATIONS].  
2. Select [ERASLL IMAG].  
3. Select [YES] anose thmenu.  
All still images except tcted ones are erased.  
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Protecting Still images  
You can protect important still images from accidental erasure when displaying a single image or the  
index screen.  
If a memory card is initialized, all still images, even protected ones, will be erased permanently.  
Protecting a Single Still Image  
1. Select the still image you wish to protect.  
2. Press the SET button to open the still image operations menu.  
In  
mode, the menu appears when you press the SET button while you are reviewing a  
still image, or immediately after recording a still image.  
3. Select [ PROTECT].  
4. Select [ON].  
To remove the protection select [OFF] instead.  
5. Select [ CLOSE] to close the menu.  
appears and now the image cannot be erase
Protecting Still Images froe Inden  
MENU  
CARD OPERATIONS  
(
33)  
1. Move the zooowa
Up to 6 still imas appear.  
2. Open the meand select [CARATIONS]. Select [  
the SET butto
PROTECT] and press  
3. Select the imagou wiso protect and press the SET button.  
•
appears on the i
• Select additional images with the SELECT dial and protect them in the same way.  
4. Close the menu to return to the index screen.  
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Initializing a Memory Card  
Initialize new memory cards, or when you get the message “CARD ERROR”. You can also initialize a  
memory card to erase all data recorded on it. The regular initialization option [INITIALIZE] will clear the  
file allocation table but will not physically erase the stored data. If you need to completely erase all the  
data, select instead the complete initialization option [COMPL.INIT.].  
 Initializing a memory card erases all data, including protected still images and custom preset files.  
 Still images and custom preset files erased as a result of initializing the card cannot be recovered.  
 We recommend using the [COMPL.INIT.] option when you feel that the time it takes to record an  
image on or read an image from the memory card has become too long.  
 Depending on the memory card, the complete initialization may take up to a few minutes.  
 If you use a memory card other than the supplied one, initialize it with the camcorder.  
MENU  
CARD OPERATIONS  
INITIALIZE  
(
33)  
1. Open the menu and select [CARD OPERATIONS]
2. Select [INITIALIZE] and select the initialization metho
3. [INITIALIZE]: Select [YES].  
[COMPL.INIT.]: Select [YES] and, in the n screenelect [YES] again.  
• The card initialization starts.  
• The complete initialization can while progress by pressing the SET button. All the  
image files will be erased and d can used without any problem.  
131  
   
Print Order Settings  
You can select still images for printing and set the number of copies. These print order settings are  
compatible with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards and can be used for printing on DPOF-  
compatible printers. A maximum of 998 still images can be selected.  
Selecting Still Images for Printing (Print Order)  
1. Select the still image you wish to print.  
2. Press the SET button to open the still image operations menu.  
3. Select [ PRINT ORDER].  
4. Select the number of copies.  
To cancel the print order, set the number of copies to 0.  
5. Select [ CLOSE] to close the menu.  
Setting Print Orders from the Index Screen  
MENU  
CARD OPERATIONS  
PRINT ORDER  
(
33)  
1. Move the zoom lever toward W.  
Up to 6 still images appear.  
2. Open the menu, select [CAATIOd select [  
PRINT ORDER].  
3. Select the still image you and ss the SET button.  
4. Set the number of copies T dind press the SET button.  
•
appears on im
• To cancel the nt order, set the es to 0.  
5. Close the meto return to the creen.  
Erasing All PriOrder
MENU  
CARD OPERATIONS  
ERASE ALL  
PRINT ORD  
(
33)  
1. Open the menu and select [CARD OPERATIONS].  
2. Select [ERASE ALL PRINT ORD] and select [YES].  
All  
disappear.  
3. Close the menu.  
132  
     
Additional Information  
Menu Options and Default Settings  
In the following tables, default settings are shown in boldface and the availability of menu settings in  
different operating modes is indicated with the following icons:  
: CAMERA MENU (  
dial set to one of the recording modes,  
dial set to switch is set to  
dial set to one of the recording modes,  
/
switch set to  
)
: VCR/PLAY MENU (  
: CARD CAMERA MENU (  
: CARD PLAY MENU (  
,
/
)
/
switch set to  
)
dial set to  
,
/
switch set to  
)
„SIGNAL SETUP  
Menu item  
(Submenu item and) Setting options  
TIME CODE  
FRAME SETTNG  
COUNT-UP  
DROP, NON-DROP  
–
–
–
–
52  
52  
REC-RUN, REC-RUN PS.,  
FREE-RUN1  
START VALUE  
HDV/DV IN  
00:00:00:00 (SET, RESET)  
–
–
–
–
–
–
52  
93  
54  
114  
87  
86  
86  
94  
87  
85  
REGEN., COPY  
–
GENLCK ADJST2  
PLAYBACK STD  
COMP.OUT  
SDI OUTPUT2  
SDI SPEC.2  
0000 (-1023 to 1023)  
AUTO, HDV, DV  
480i, 1080i/480i  
ON(OSD), ON, OFF  
AUTO, SD LOCKED  
ON, OFF  
–
AV  
DV  
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
HD DOWN-CONV  
ON, OFF  
LETTERBOX  
ON, OFF  
1
2
Not available when recording in stanwith thme rate set to 24F.  
only.  
[HD DOWN-CONSelects whether to ert the video signal output from the HDV/DV terminal  
while playing back pe recorded iHDV standard.  
Standard of the tape  
being played back  
[PLAYBACK STD] Setting  
HD DOWNNV]  
[AUTO]  
DV  
[HDV]  
DV  
[DV]  
No output  
No output  
DV  
HDV  
[ON]  
[OFF]  
[ON]  
HDV  
DV  
HDV  
DV  
No output  
No output  
[OFF]  
DV  
DV  
The down-converted output video signal will always be 60i, regardless of the frame rate of the original  
recording.  
Even if the audio was originally recorded using all 4 channels (with another camcorder), only channels  
1 and 2 will be output.  
133  
       
„CAMERA SETUP  
Menu item  
24F MODE SEL1  
(Submenu item and) Setting options  
2:3, 2:3:3:2  
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
51  
70  
76  
AGC LIMIT  
OFF(18dB), 15dB, 12dB, 9dB, 6dB, 3dB  
SKIN DETAIL  
EFFECT LEVEL  
OFF, LOW  
,
MIDDLE  
, HIGH  
HUE  
0 (-6 to 6)  
0 (-6 to 6)  
0 (-6 to 6)  
0 (-6 to 6)  
CHROMA  
AREA  
Y LEVEL  
EFFECT LEVEL  
SELECTIVE NR  
COLOR CORR.  
OFF, LOW  
,
–
–
–
77  
74  
MIDDLE  
, HIGH  
HUE  
0 (-6 to 6)  
0 (-6 to 6)  
0 (-6 to 6)  
0 (-6 to 6)  
CHROMA  
AREA  
Y LEVEL  
CORRECT  
OFF, A , B , A&B  
COLOR PHASE: 0 (0 to 15)  
CHROMA: 0 (-6 to 6)  
AREA: 3 (1 to 4)  
A AREA SEL.,  
B AREA SEL.  
Y LEVEL: 0 (-6 to
R GAIN: 0 (-6 t
B GAIN: 0 (-6 to 6
A AREA REV.,  
B AREA REV.  
F SPEED PSET  
CLEAR SCAN  
FB  
4 (4 to 1)  
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
47  
78  
60.1Hz (60.1Hz
–
AF ADJUST,  
AULT  
28  
FOCUS PRI.  
REVIEW  
–
–
121  
123  
48  
OFF, 2sec, 4sec, 6s
FOCUS LIMIT  
ON  
, OFF  
1
Available only when ording in stanrd definition (SD) with the frame rate set to 24F.  
„RECORDING SET
Menu item  
DV REC MODE  
UB REC  
Setting options  
1
SP, LP  
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
111  
56  
INT.USR-BIT, EXT.USR-BIT  
00 00 00 00, TIME, DATE  
–
–
UB SELECT  
IMG QUALITY  
IMAGE SIZE  
56  
SUPER FINE,  
FINE,  
NORMAL  
119  
119  
MODE SELECT switch at HD or SD 16:9:  
LW 1920x1080, SW 848X480  
MODE SELECT switch at SD 4:3:  
L 1440x1080, S 640X480  
–
LW 1920x1080, SW 848X480,  
L 1440x1080, S 640X480  
–
–
–
–
HD IMG SIZE  
FILE NOS.  
LW 1920x1080, SW 848X480  
–
–
–
122  
120  
RESET, CONTINUOUS  
1
Available only when recording in standard definition (SD).  
[DV REC MODE]: When recording in standard definition (SD mode) only, you can choose between SP  
(standard play) and LP (long play). LP extends the tape usage by 1.5 times.  
Depending on the tape and its usage condition, picture and sound recorded in LP mode may be  
distorted. We recommend using SP mode for important recordings.  
134  
   
If you record in both SP and LP modes on the same tape, the playback picture may become  
distorted, and the time code may not be written correctly.  
If you play back on this camcorder, a tape that was recorded in LP mode with another digital device  
or vice versa, the picture and sound may become distorted.  
„AUDIO SETUP  
Menu item  
Setting options  
1/2  
3/4  
AUD.M.SET  
CH  
, CH  
, MIX/FIXED, MIX/VAR.  
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
59  
90  
57  
90  
57  
57  
59  
1/2  
3/4  
MIX BALANCE  
DV AUDIO  
1
16bit, 12bit  
NORMAL, LINE OUT  
ON , OFF  
MONITOR SEL.  
WIND SCREEN  
MIC SENSIT.  
XLR 1 TRIM  
XLR 2 TRIM  
OUTPUT LEVEL  
XLR ALC LINK  
AUD.LIMITER  
–
–
–
–
NORMAL, HIGH  
+12dB, +6dB, 0dB, -6dB, -12dB  
1Vrms, 2Vrms  
LINK, SEP  
ON, OFF  
–
–
–
90  
59  
59  
1
Available only when recording in standard definition (SD).  
[OUTPUT LEVEL]: Select the amplitude of the audnal.  
„CARD OPERATIONS  
Menu item  
Setting options  
ERASE ALL  
PRINT ORD NO, YES  
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
132  
129  
131  
ERASE ALL IMAGES  
INITIALIZE  
CANCELINITIALIZ
After opening the menu the index screen:  
PROTECT  
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
130  
132  
PRINT ORDER  
After pressing the SET button
1
1
IMAGE ERASE  
PROTECT  
CAN
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
129  
130  
132  
127  
OFF, ON  
PRINT ORDER  
0 COPIES  
–
–
SLIDESHOW  
CANCEL, START  
1
Available only when you press the SET button within the time set for the [CAMERA SETUP] [REVIEW] setting (or  
immediately after recording if it is set to [OFF]).  
135  
„DISPLAY SETUP/  
Menu item  
(Submenu item and) Setting options  
EVF SETUP  
EVF BW MODE  
ON, OFF  
24  
BRIGHTNESS  
CONTRAST  
COLOR  
0 (-23 to 22)  
0 (-23 to 22)  
0 (-3 to 3)  
SHARPNESS  
PEAKING1  
2 (1 to 4)  
PEAKING SETUP  
LANGUAGE  
GAIN: 8 (OFF to 15)  
FREQUENCY: 2 (1 to 4)  
GAIN: 15 (OFF to 15)  
FREQUENCY: 1 (1 to 4)  
–
–
46  
35  
PEAKING2  
DEUTSCH, ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, FRANÇAIS,  
ITALIANO, POLSKI,  
,
,
MARKERS  
OFF, LEVEL MARK., CENT.MARK., GRID MARKER  
–
–
–
–
–
–
ASPECT GUIDE  
OFF, 4:3, 13:9, 14:9, 1.66:1, 1.75:1, 1.85:1,  
2.35:1  
–
–
SAFETY ZONE  
ZEBRA  
OFF, 80%, 90%  
ON, OFF  
–
–
–
–
73  
73  
80  
59  
39  
79  
117  
ZEBRA LEVEL  
TV SCREEN1  
AUDIO LEVEL  
GUIDE INFO  
CUSTOM KEY  
DATA CODE  
70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100  
ON, OFF  
ON, OFF  
–
–
–
OFF, CUSTOM KEYS, D/T DISPLAY  
ON, OFF  
–
–
–
–
DATE, TIME, DATE A DATA
–
CAM.& D/T  
6SEC.DATE  
UB DISPLAY  
ON, OFF  
–
–
–
–
–
117  
56  
1
In playback modes defaulsetting i
[MARKERS]: You display the on-screeers to help you accurately frame your subject. Select from  
a center marker, a hontal level rker or a grid. You can also adjust the intensity of the markers display  
(
109).  
[ASPECT GUIDE]: Use the aspect ratio guides as a reference to accurately frame subjects. You can select to  
display the aspect guides for 4:3, 13:9, 14:9, 1.66:1, 1.75:1, 1.85:1 or 2.35:1 (Cinemascope).  
[SAFETY ZONE]: The safety zone guide shows a frame including 80% or 90% of the screen area. Use it as  
a reference to accurately frame subjects.  
„SYSTEM SETUP/  
Menu item  
(Submenu item and) Setting options  
CUSTOM KEY1  
TIME CODE, INDEX WRITE, ZEBRA, VCR STOP, TV  
SCREEN, TC HOLD, AUDIO LEVEL, EVF BW MODE,  
MAGN.B.LOCK, SHTR B.LOCK, AE D.LOCK, E.LCK  
B.LCK, FB, FLIP EVF, SDI OUTPUT1, FOCUS LIMIT,  
(NONE)  
–
–
–
–
79  
TIME CODE, TV SCREEN, DATA CODE, AUDIO  
LEVEL, TC HOLD, EVF BW MODE, SDI OUTPUT1,  
(NONE)  
–
–
–
–
79  
79  
ZEBRA, TV SCREEN, EVF BW MODE,  
MAGN.B.LOCK, SHTR B.LOCK, AE D.LOCK, E.LCK  
B.LCK, FB, FLIP EVF, SDI OUTPUT1, FOCUS LIMIT,  
(NONE)  
–
–
TV SCREEN, EVF BW MODE, SDI OUTPUT1, (NONE)  
–
–
79  
136  
         
„SYSTEM SETUP/  
(cont.)  
Menu item  
(Submenu item and) Setting options  
CUSTOM KEY2  
TIME CODE, INDEX WRITE, ZEBRA, VCR STOP, TV  
SCREEN, TC HOLD, AUDIO LEVEL, EVF BW MODE,  
MAGN.B.LOCK, SHTR B.LOCK, AE D.LOCK, E.LCK  
B.LCK, CP BKWD KEY, FB, FLIP EVF, SDI OUTPUT1,  
FOCUS LIMIT, (NONE)  
–
–
–
–
79  
TIME CODE, TV SCREEN, DATA CODE, AUDIO  
LEVEL, TC HOLD, EVF BW MODE, SDI OUTPUT1,  
(NONE)  
–
–
–
–
79  
79  
ZEBRA, TV SCREEN, EVF BW MODE,  
MAGN.B.LOCK, SHTR B.LOCK, AE D.LOCK, E.LCK  
B.LCK, CP BKWD KEY, FB, FLIP EVF, SDI OUTPUT1,  
FOCUS LIMIT, (NONE)  
–
TV SCREEN, EVF BW MODE, SDI OUTPUT1, (NONE)  
–
–
–
–
79  
37  
34  
POWER SAVE  
ON, OFF  
–
D/TIME SET  
T.ZONE/DST  
NEW YORK (list of world  
time zones)  
DATE/TIME  
–
DATE FORMAT  
YMD (2008.1.1 AM12:00),  
MDY (JAN.1.2008 12:00AM)  
DMY (1.JAN.2008 12:00AM)  
DV CONTROL  
MAGN.B.LOCK  
SHTR B.LOCK  
AE D.LOCK  
ON  
, OFF  
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
92  
46  
67  
69  
69  
39  
150  
–
DISABLED, ACTIVE  
DISABLED, ACTIVE  
DISABLED, ACTIVE  
DISABLED, ACTI
ENABLE, DISABL
E.LCK B.LCK  
ALL DISPLAY  
RESET ALL  
CAM.F.VER.  
LENS F.VER.  
Current version of tre.  
Current version of the l
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
1
only.  
„CUSTOMIZE  
Menu item  
Submenu item  
CUSTOM PRESET  
EDIT  
–
–
–
96  
CAMERA  
CARD  
CARD  
CAMERA  
RETURN  
META DATA CP  
CARD  
CAMERA  
–
–
96  
RETURN  
CUSTOM FUNCTION1  
C.Fn1  
C.Fn2  
C.Fn3  
104  
RETURN  
Refer to the table on page 140.  
CUSTOM DISPLAY  
–
–
110  
1
In  
mode, this will appear on the main menu and not under the [CUSTOMIZE] menu.  
137  
„Custom Preset Submenu (CUSTOMIZE CUSTOM PRESET)  
Submenu item  
Action  
(Parameter and) Setting Options  
EDIT  
SELECT CP  
1 PRESET_A, 2 PRESET_B, 3 PRESET_C, 4 PRESET_D, 5 PRESET_E, 6 PRESET_F,  
7 VIDEO.C, 8 CINE.V, 9 CINE.F  
TUNE  
[GAM] GAMMA*  
[KNE] KNEE  
NORMAL, CINE1, CINE2  
AUTO, LOW, MIDDLE, HIGH  
STRETCH, MIDDLE, PRESS  
0 (-9 to 9)  
[BLK] BLACK  
[PED] MASTER PED. *  
[SET] SETUP LEVEL*  
[SHP] SHARPNESS  
[HDF] H DTL FREQ  
[DHV] DTL HV BAL  
[COR] CORING  
[NR1] NR1*  
0 (-9 to 9)  
0 (-9 to 9)  
LOW, MIDDLE, HIGH  
0 (-9 to 9)  
0 (-9 to 9)  
OFF, LOW, MIDDLE, HIGH  
OFF, LOW, MIDDLE, HIGH  
NORMAL, CINE1, CINE2  
0 to 50)  
[NR2] NR2*  
[CMX] COLOR MAT. *  
[CGN] COLOR GAIN  
[CPH] COLOR PHASE  
[RGN] R GAIN  
0 o 9)  
0 o 50)  
[GGN] G GAIN  
o 50)  
[BGN] B
0 (50)  
[RGM] R
[RBM] RB M
GR MAT
MATRI
ATRIX  
TRIX  
0 (-50 )  
0 (-50 to
0 (-50 to 50)  
0 (-50 to 50)  
0 (-50 to 50)  
0 (-50 to 50)  
RENAME  
PROTECT  
ESET  
CANCEL, EXECUTE  
CAMERA  
CARD  
CARD  
ECT CP  
1 PRESET_A, 2 PRESET_B, 3 PRESET_C, 4 PRESET_D, 5 PRESET_E, 6 PRESET_F,  
7 VIDEO.C, 8 CINE.V, 9 CINE.F  
SAVE PN  
EXECUTE  
–
CANCEL, EXECUTE  
–
CAMERA  
IMPORT  
SELECT POSITION  
1 PRESET_A, 2 PRESET_B, 3 PRESET_C, 4 PRESET_D, 5 PRESET_E, 6 PRESET_F,  
7 VIDEO.C, 8 CINE.V, 9 CINE.F  
EXECUTE  
CANCEL, EXECUTE  
* Available only when recording movies.  
138  
 
„Custom Function Submenu (CUSTOMIZE CUSTOM FUNCTION)  
Submenu item  
Action  
(Custom Function and) Setting Options  
C.Fn1,  
C.Fn2,  
C.Fn3  
APPLY THIS SET  
TUNE  
DISABLED, ACTIVE  
00 SHCKLESS WB/GN  
01 ZOOM RING CTRL  
02 ZOOM SPEED  
00 (00 to 03)  
00 NORMAL, 01 SLOW, 02 FAST  
00 NORMAL, 01 SLOW, 02 FAST  
00 NORMAL, 01 SLOW, 02 FAST  
00 (00 to 03)  
03 FOCUS RING CTRL  
04 BUTTONS OPER.1  
05 BUTTONS OPER.2  
06 RINGS DIRECTION  
07 OPER.DIRECTION  
08 IRIS LIMIT  
00 (00 to 15)  
00 (00 to 07)  
00 (00 to 03)  
00 OFF, 01 ON  
09 PHOTO BUTTON  
00 PHOTO + CP DATA, 01 PHOTO,  
02 MAGNIFYING, 03 OFF  
10 MARKER LEVEL  
11 F.AST BW-MOD  
12 OBJ DST UNIT  
13 ZOOM INDICATOR  
14 COLOR BARS  
15 1kHz TONE  
00 (00 to 07)  
00 (00 to 03)  
0meter), 01 ft(feet)  
0R, 01 NUMBER  
00 E 1, 01 TYPE 2  
01 –12dB, 02 –18dB, 03 –20dB  
16 WIRE
17 LANC
18 TALLY L
00  
, 01  
2, 02 OFF  
00 AE T, 01 IRIS  
00 ON, 0NK, 02 OFF  
00 TYPE 1, 01 TYPE 2, 02 OFF  
00 (00 to 03)  
M REC  
SAVE TO CARD  
CARD  
RESET  
139  
 
„Custom Displays  
Menu item  
Action  
(Custom Display and) Setting Options  
CUSTOM DISPLAY  
TUNE  
00 REC PROGRAMS  
01 CAMERA DATA1  
02 CAMERA DATA2  
03 ZOOM  
00 OFF, 01 ON  
03 (00 to 03)  
07 (00 to 07)  
00 OFF, 01 ON(NORMAL), 02 ON(ALWAYS)  
00 OFF, 01 ON(NORMAL), 02 ON(ALWAYS)  
00 OFF, 01 ON  
04 FOCUS  
05 ND  
06 IMAGE EFFECTS  
07 F.ASSIST FUNC.  
08 CUSTOMIZE  
09 RECORDING STD  
10 DV REC MODE  
11 FRAME RATE  
12 TAPE  
07 (00 to 07)  
03 (00 to 03)  
03 (00 to 03)  
00 OFF, 01 ON  
00 OFF, 01 ON  
00 OFF, 01 ON  
03 (00 to 07)  
13 TAPE REMAINDER  
14 TAPE/CARD  
15 LIGHT METERING  
16 CARD  
00 OFF, 01 NORMAL, 02 WARNING  
0to 07)  
0to 03)  
03 o 03)  
17 CARD REM
18 AUD
01 NORMAL, 02 WARNING  
00 (07)  
19 WARN
0 BATTERY  
15 (00 )  
00 OFF, 0ORMAL, 02 WARNING  
00 OFF, 01 NORMAL, 02 WARNING  
ELESS
K  
SAVE TO CARD  
READ FROM CAR
ESET  
140  
   
Settings Memorized and Retained  
The following lists show the settings that are memorized and retained under different circumstances like  
turning off the camcorder, setting it to standby or changing operating modes. If the built-in lithium  
button battery discharges completely, all settings will be erased.  
Changing between  
/
Modes  
Power Off  
STANDBY Mode  
HD and SD*  
Shutter speed setting in Tv mode  
Aperture setting in Av mode  
Aperture, shutter speed setting in M Manual mode  
Custom white balance  
Exposure lock  
Returns to off  
Reset  
Aperture, shutter speed setting during exposure lock  
Color bars setting*  
Reset  
Color bars on/off*  
Reset  
Faders setting*  
Reset  
Faders on/off*  
Reset  
,
MENU settings  
TV SCREEN on/off  
On-screen display settings  
EVF display  
s to normal d
turns to off  
Side panel light  
Gain fine tuning  
Gain limit  
Iris limit  
om  
Easy  
Changing the  
/
Modes  
g to other  
med AE mode  
programmed AE mode to Changing the frame rate*  
Easy Recording  
Shutter speed setting in ode  
Aperture setting in Av mo
Aperture, shutter speed settiM Manual e  
Custom white balance  
Exposure lock  
Returns to off  
Reset  
Aperture, shutter speed setting during exposure lock  
Color bars setting*  
Color bars on/off*  
Faders setting*  
Faders on/off*  
Reset  
Reset  
,
MENU settings  
TV SCREEN on/off  
On-screen display settings  
EVF display  
Side panel light  
Gain fine tuning  
Gain limit  
Iris limit  
*
mode only.  
141  
   
Screen Displays  
Screen Displays during Recording  
You can find additional explanations on pages 38 and 123. Most of the on-screen displays and icons  
can be customized using the custom displays ( 110).  
Programmed AE (  
Shutter speed* (  
62)  
67, 65)  
Aperture* (  
68, 65)  
Exposure lock (  
Skin detail (  
69)/ AE shift (  
69)  
76)  
Zoom position/Zoom speed (  
65)  
Recording standard (  
42)/ Exposure level  
(
40)  
Frame rate (  
50)  
Tape operation  
Recording  
Recoruse  
Stop  
Eject  
Remotsensor de (  
118)  
DV co
elective nction (  
balance ( )  
preset file
mposed chararecording (  
r marker ( 136
utton/dial used is locked  
in ( 70)  
om function (  
Stiimage size/quality (simultaneous recording)  
119)  
77)  
96)  
109)  
104)  
(
Manual focus (  
Focus limit (  
Custom keys (  
45)  
48)  
79)/ Date and time (  
34)  
Focus preset speed (  
Color correction (  
Focusing distance (  
47)  
74)  
45)  
Peaking (  
46)  
46)  
57)  
Audio peak limiter (  
Magnifying (  
Wind screen (  
59)  
Audio output (  
90)  
SD Audio mode (  
57)  
SD Recording mode (  
Audio level indicator (  
134)  
59)  
Color bars (  
83)  
Metering mode (  
Drive mode (  
125)  
124)  
Still image size/quality (  
Available still images on the card (  
Flash ( 126)  
* In M Manual mode.  
119)  
119)  
142  
   
Screen Displays during Playback  
Audio monitor (  
Audio output (  
Custom function (  
Custom keys (  
90)  
90)  
104)  
79)  
117)  
Data code (  
Date search (  
End search (  
117)/ Index search (  
41)  
116)/  
Recording standard (  
Frame rate ( 50)  
40)  
Tape operation (  
Recording  
114)  
Record pause  
Stop  
Eject  
Playback  
: Playback pause  
: Fast fard  
: Rewi
: Fasward playback/rewind playback  
Pack (double speed)  
ck (normal speed)  
: Frame nce/reverse  
56)  
(  
vel indicator
how ( 127)  
59)  
age protected (  
ge number (  
130)  
120)  
Cnt image/total number of still images (  
Histogram ( 128)  
Exif information icons (  
Date and time of recording  
Custom preset data embedded with the still image  
99)  
Still image quality/size  
119)  
128)  
(
Programmed AE (  
Metering mode (  
62)  
125)  
119)  
AE shift (  
69)  
Still image size (  
File size  
Aperture (  
65, 68)  
Shutter speed (  
White balance (  
65, 67)  
71)  
Side panel  
Time code  
Video signal standard  
Tape has reached the end  
Time code setting  
Video output signal  
from the HD/SD SDI Terminal  
Remaining battery charge  
Time code  
synchronization setting  
Manual audio adjustment  
Audio level indicator  
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List of Messages (in alphabetical order)  
Message  
Explanation  
CARD ERROR  
A memory card error occurred. The camcorder cannot record or play back the image.  
The error may be temporary. If the message disappears after 4 seconds and  
in red, turn the camcorder off, remove the card and reinsert the card. If  
green, you can continue recording/playback.  
flashes  
changes to  
–
CARD FULL  
No remaining capacity on the memory card. Replace with another card or erase images.  
Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack.  
–
CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK  
CHECK THE HDV/DV INPUT  
CHECK THE LENS  
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DV cable is not connected, or the connected digital device is turned off.  
Lens is not correctly mounted. Turn the lens until it clicks. If the message does not  
disappear, unmount and remount the lens.  
–
CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED  
Condensation has been detected in the camcorder.  
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COPYRIGHT PROTECTED  
DUBBING RESTRICTED  
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.  
93  
COPYRIGHT PROTECTED  
PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED  
You attempted to play back a copyright protected tape.  
93  
–
ENTERING “POWER STANDBY”  
HD INCOMPATIBLE LENS  
Appears for 1 second when you press the STANDBY on.  
You mounted a lens that does not supporeco
HEADS DIRTY, USE CLEANING CASSETTE Video heads are dirty. Clean to heads.  
148  
–
INCORRECT TAPE SPECIFICATION  
PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED  
You attempted to play bed in a standfferent than the one to which is  
the camcorder is set.  
INPUT SIGNAL NOT SUPPORTED  
NAMING ERROR  
NO CARD  
You attempted to input a mpatible with the corder (for example 720p).  
The numbers ed their maximum value.  
Merted ie camcorder.  
93  
–
32  
–
NO IMAGES  
Nn the ry card.  
PLAYBACK STD LOCKED INE  
VIDEO INPUT  
Wd is alreset in the camcorder, you attempted to input a  
videifferent from that set.  
93  
PLAYBACK STD LOCKED  
PLAYBACK IS RESTRICT
When trd is already set in the camcorder, you attempted to play back a  
tape in a vid different from that set.  
114  
31  
34  
–
REMOVE THE CASSETTE  
order stopped operating to protect the tape. Remove the cassette and reinsert it.  
SET THE TIME ZONE, DATE AME  
ave not set the time zone, date and time. This message appears each time you turn  
power on until you set the time zone, date and time.  
TAPE END  
Tape reached the end. Rewind the tape or replace the cassette.  
THE CARD IS SET FOR ERASURE  
PREVENTION  
SD/SDHC memory card is set for erasure prevention. Replace the card or change the  
position of the LOCK switch.  
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THE MEMORY CARD COVER IS OPEN  
Close the memory card cover.  
THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE  
PREVENTION  
Cassette is protected. Replace the cassette or change the position of the protect switch.  
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THIS LENS HAS NO STILL SHOOTING  
CAPABILITY  
You mounted a lens that does not support still image recording.  
UNIDENTIFIABLE IMAGE  
Image is not recorded with JPEG compression, or with a compression not compatible with  
the camcorder, or the image file is corrupted.  
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Maintenance/Others  
Camcorder Handling Precautions  
Do not carry the camcorder by the viewfinder, the microphone or its cable.  
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 strong electromagnetic fields such as near TV sets,  
plasma TVs, radio 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. Attach 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 funn properly, consult qualified  
service personnel.  
Handle the camcorder with care. Do not subject the camcto cks or vibration as this may  
cause damage.  
Avoid sudden changes in temperature. Moving rder rapietween hot and cold  
temperatures may cause condensation to form l surfaces 149).  
Storage  
If you do not intend to use the long e, store it in a place free of dust, with low  
humidity, and at temperatures nºC (F).  
Before using the cer aftperiodheck the functions of your camcorder to  
make sure that tcamcorder is perly.  
Cleaning  
Camcorder Body d Lens  
Use a soft, dry cloth lean camcorder body and lens. Never use chemically treated cloth or  
volatile solvents such as t thinner.  
LCD Screen  
Clean the LCD screen using a commercially available leans cleaning cloth.  
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. Open the protecting cover (e.g. using a flathead screwdriver).  
2. Clean the glass with a cotton swab.  
3. Reattach the protecting cover.  
Be careful not to scratch the glass when cleaning it.  
Battery Pack Handling Precautions  
DANGER!  
Treat the battery pack with
• Keep it away from ight e
• Do not expose thattery pack to teman 60 ºC (140 ºF). Do not leave it near a heater or inside a car  
in hot weather.  
• Do not try to disamble or modify .  
• Do not drop or kno.  
• Do not get it wet.  
Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Therefore, charge them on the day of use, or  
the day before, to ensure a full charge.  
Attach the terminal cover whenever a battery pack is not in use. Contact with metallic objects may  
cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack.  
Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and the camcorder. Wipe the  
terminals with a soft cloth.  
Since storing a charged battery pack for a long time (about 1 year) can shorten its lifecycle or affect  
performance, we recommend to discharge the battery pack fully and to store it in a dry place at  
temperatures no higher than 30 ºC (86 ºF). If you do not use the battery pack for long periods, charge  
and discharge it fully at least once a year. If you have more than one battery pack, perform these  
precautions at the same time for all battery packs.  
Although the battery pack’s operating temperature range is from 0 ºC to 40 ºC (32 ºF to 104 ºF), the  
optimal range is from 10 ºC to 30 ºC (50 ºF to 86 ºF). At cold temperatures, performance will  
temporarily decline. Warm it in your pocket before use.  
Replace the battery pack if the usable time after full charge diminishes substantially at normal  
temperatures.  
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About the battery terminal cover  
The battery terminal cover has a [ ]-shaped hole. This is useful when you wish to differentiate between  
charged and uncharged battery packs. For example, with charged battery packs, attach the terminal cover  
so that the [ ]-shaped hole shows the blue label.  
Terminal cover attached  
Uncharged  
Back side of the  
battery pack  
Charged  
Cassette Handling Precautions  
Rewind tapes after use. If the tape is lose or damaged, it may cause picture and sound distortion.  
Return cassettes to their case and store them upright. Rewind tapes from time to time if they are  
stored for a long time.  
Do not leave the cassette in the camcorder after use.  
Do not use spliced tapes or nonstandard cassettes as they ay dage the camcorder.  
Do not use tapes that have been jammed as video heads macdirty.  
Do not insert anything into the small holes of the e, or com with cellophane tape.  
Handle cassettes with care. Do not drop or ssevere ict as this may damage the  
cassettes.  
With cassettes equipped with a memfunctioted terminals ay become dirty with use.  
Clean the terminals with a cottoabout mes of loading/unloading. The memory  
function is not supported by th
Protecting Tapfrom Accid
To protect your recings from accidentslide  
the tab on the cassto the left. (Ts switch position is  
usually labeled SAVE ERASE O
If you load a protected ette icording mode, the  
message “THE TAPE IS SET R ERASURE  
PREVENTION” appears for approx. 4 seconds and  
starts flashing. If you wish to record on that cassette,  
slide the tab back to the right.  
Memory Card  
To transfer the still images recorded on the memory disc to a computer, use a commercially available  
card reader or PC/PCMCIA memory card adapter.  
Initialize new memory cards with the camcorder. Memory cards initialized with other devices such as  
a computer may not operate correctly.  
We recommend backing up memory card images to your computer’s hard drive or other external  
memory device. Image data may be corrupted or lost due to memory card defects or exposure to  
static electricity. Canon makes no warranties for corrupted or lost data.  
Do not use memory cards in places subject to strong magnetic fields.  
Do not leave memory cards in places subject to high humidity or high temperature.  
Do not disassemble memory cards.  
Do not bend, drop, or subject memory cards to shocks and do not expose them to water.  
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Moving a memory card rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation to form  
on its external and internal surfaces. If condensation forms on the card, put it aside until the droplets  
have evaporated completely.  
Do not touch or expose the terminals to dust or dirt.  
Check the direction before inserting the memory card. Forcing a memory card backwards into the  
slot may damage the memory card or the camcorder.  
Do not remove the label from the memory card, or attach other labels to the memory card.  
When you erase image files or initialize the memory card, only the file allocation table is altered and  
the data itself is not actually deleted. Take the necessary precautions when you dispose of the  
memory card, for example by physically damaging it to prevent the leakage of private data.  
SD/SDHC memory cards have a physical switch to prevent writing on the card  
so as to avoid the accidental erasure of the card’s content. To write-protect the  
memory card set the switch to the LOCK position.  
LOCK switch  
Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery  
The camcorder has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery to khe e/time and other settings. The  
built-in lithium battery is recharged while you use the corder; r, it will become totally  
discharged if you do not use the camcorder for hs.  
To recharge the built-in lithium battery:  
Connect the compact power adaptecamcoeave it conneced for 24 hours with the  
camcorder off.  
Video Heads  
When the messe “HEADS DIRTYING CASSETTE” appears, when the playback  
picture becomestorted, or if during ack of a tape recorded in HDV standard the picture  
and/or sound stomomentarabout 0.5 seconds) the video heads need to be cleaned.  
To maintain the becture qty, we recommend cleaning the video heads frequently with the  
Canon DVM-CL Digitaead Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available dry cleaning  
cassette.  
Tapes already recorded with dirty video heads may not be played back correctly even after cleaning  
the video heads.  
Do not use wet type cleaning cassettes as this may damage the camcorder.  
If the playback picture does not improve after cleaning the video heads it may indicate a malfunction.  
Consult a Canon Service Center.  
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Condensation  
Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures 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  
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  
If a cassette is loaded, the warning message “CONDENSATON HBEEN DETECTED REMOVE  
THE CASSETTE” appears and starts flashing. Remove thssimmediately and leave the  
starts flashing
cassette compartment open. Leaving the cassette camcoy damage the tape.  
A cassette cannot be loaded when condensated.  
Resuming use:  
It takes about 1 hour until the wevapAfter the condensation warning stops  
flashing, wait for 1 more hour buse.  
Using the Cacorder Ab
Power Source
You can use the coct power apter to operate the camcorder and to charge battery packs in any  
country with power sy betwee00 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Consult a Canon Service Center for  
information on plug adafor rseas use.  
Playback on a TV Screen  
You can only play back your recordings on TVs compatible with the NTSC system. The NTSC system is used  
in the following countries/areas:  
American Samoa, Antigua, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa  
Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Greenland, Guam, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Japan, Korea,  
Mexico, Micronesia, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Saint Kitts and Nevis,  
Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Surinam, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, USA, Venezuela,  
Virgin Islands.  
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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  
Solution  
Camcorder will not turn on.  
Battery pack is not correctly attached.  
Power save function has been activated.  
Battery pack is exhausted.  
Attach the battery pack correctly.  
Turn on the camcorder.  
17  
37  
17  
The camcorder switches off by itself.  
The screen switches on and off.  
Replace or charge the battery pack.  
Recording/Playback  
Problem  
Buttons will not work.  
flashes on the screen.  
Cause  
Cassette is not loaded.  
Condensation is detected.  
Solution  
Load a cassette.  
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149  
31  
See reference page.  
“REMOVE THE CASSETTE” appears on the Camcorder stopped operating to protect the Remove the cassette and reinsert it.  
screen.  
tape.  
The wireless controller will not work.  
Camcorder and wireless controller are not  
set to the same remote sensor mode.  
Chahe remote sensor mode.  
ple batteries.  
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30  
–
Batteries of the wireless controller are  
exhausted.  
Abnormal characters appear on the  
This camcorder uses
Disconhe power source and  
screen. The camcorder does not operate External noise or statise reconnecter a short time. If the  
properly.  
abnormal characters to
scree
problem stiists, disconnect the power  
source and pss the RESET button with a  
pointed item. Pressing the RESET button  
resets all settings.  
You can also reset all the camcorder’s  
settings to default values using the  
[SYSTEM SETUP/  
setting.  
]
[RESET ALL]  
Recording  
Problem  
dial is not in the
position but the POWER indicator is
Cause  
Solution  
The  
LED indicators option in the customized Set the [LED] setting to one of the other  
functions is set to [OFF]. types.  
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36  
Image will not appear on the screen.  
The  
program.  
dial is not set to a recording Set the  
program.  
dial to a recording  
“SET THE TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME”  
appears on the screen.  
Time zone, date and time are not set, or the Set the time zone, date and time. If  
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built-in rechargeable lithium battery is  
exhausted.  
necessary, power the camcorder with the  
compact power adapter and leave it  
connected with the  
dial set to  
OFF for at least 24 hours to recharge the  
built-in battery before making the settings.  
Pressing the Start/Stop button will not  
start recording.  
Cassette is not loaded.  
Load a cassette.  
31  
36  
The  
dial is not set to a recording Set the  
dial to a recording  
program.  
program.  
The lock switch is set to prevent the  
operation of the controls on the carrying  
handle.  
Slide the lock switch to the left to enable  
the operation of the carrying handle  
controls.  
37  
Camcorder will not focus.  
The tally lamp will not light up.  
150  
Autofocus does not work on that subject.  
Viewfinder is not adjusted.  
Focus manually.  
45  
23  
Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric  
adjustment lever.  
Lens is dirty.  
Clean the lens.  
145  
109  
The tally lamp option in the customized  
functions is set to [OFF].  
Set the [TALLY LAMP] setting to [ON] or  
[BLINK].  
       
Recording  
Problem  
Cause  
Solution  
A vertical light bar appears on the screen. Bright light in a dark scene may cause a  
vertical light bar (smear) to appear. This is  
Record in Av mode with an aperture value  
in the range F5.6–F8.0.  
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not a malfunction.  
Viewfinder picture is blurred.  
Audio is not recorded.  
Viewfinder is not adjusted.  
Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric  
adjustment lever.  
23  
58  
58  
59  
59  
The input channel selection switch is not set Set the INPUT SELECT switch to the correct  
to the correct position. position.  
Microphone connected to the XLR terminal Set the  
needs to be powered by the phantom power.  
switch to ON.  
Audio is recorded in a very low level.  
The REC LEVEL switch is set to M, and  
recording level is set too low.  
Adjust the audio level correctly.  
Microphone attenuator is turned on.  
Set the FRONT MIC ATT. switch or the  
switch to OFF.  
Playback  
Problem  
Cause  
Solution  
Pressing the playback button does not  
start playback.  
Camcorder is turned off, or is not set to  
mode.  
Set amcorder to  
mode.  
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Cassette is not loaded.  
ad ssette.  
31  
148  
–
Tape is running, but image will not appear Video heads are dirty.  
on the TV screen.  
Cideo heads.  
Stop pk/dubbing.  
You attempted to play
copyright protected ta
The video output cable is
corr
Verify that teo cable is connected  
properly.  
–
While playing back a tape recorded in HDV V
standard there are brief stops in the  
playback picture.  
Clean the video heads with a dry cleaning  
cassette.  
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Memory Card Oerations  
Proble
e  
Solution  
Memory card cannot be ied.  
Mory card was not facing the correct  
tion.  
Turn the memory card over and try  
inserting it again.  
32  
32  
Memory card cannot be recor
memory card.  
Insert a memory card.  
Memory card is full.  
Replace the memory card or erase images. 129  
Memory card is not initialized.  
Initialize the memory card.  
131  
The folder and file numbers have reached  
their maximum value.  
Set [FILE NOS.] to [RESET] and insert a new  
memory card.  
120  
Memory card cannot be played back.  
Image cannot be erased.  
The  
dial or  
/
(card/tape)  
Set the  
/
dial to VCR/PLAY and the  
(card/tape) switch to  
127  
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switch are not set to the correct position.  
.
Image is protected.  
Cancel the protection.  
On an SDHC or SD memory card, the write- Change the position of the write-protect  
protect switch is set to the locked position. switch on the memory card to unlock it.  
flashes red.  
Card error occurred.  
Turn off the camcorder. Remove and  
reinsert the memory card. Initialize the  
memory card if flashing persists.  
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Others  
Lenses with built-in image stabilizer:  
Detected air bubbles inside the lens.  
Sometimes air bubbles may form inside the lens in airplanes or on high mountains. This is  
not a malfunction. The air bubbles disappear in about 1 week.  
About the LCD screen  
The LCD screen is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than  
99.99% of the pixels operating to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or  
appear as black, red, green or blue dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a  
malfunction.  
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System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)  
ZR-1000 Zoom Remote  
Controller  
FU-2000 Color  
Viewfinder Unit  
ZR-2000 Zoom Remote  
Controller  
FU-1000 Monochrome CRT  
3
Viewfinder Unit  
Speedlite Flash  
420EX, 430EX,  
550EX, 580EX,  
580EX II  
SS-1100 Shoulder Strap  
Extender XL  
1.6x  
SBR-1000 Shooting  
Brace  
1
Memory card  
(S/SDHC/MMC)  
WL-D5000  
Wireless  
16x IS II Zoom  
Lens XL 5.5-88 mm  
Controller  
MiniDV Video  
Cassette  
RC-72  
Ratio Converter  
5
16x Manual Zoom  
Lens XL 5.4-86.4 mm  
CB-920 Car Battery  
Adapter  
DC-9
FS-72U  
DC Co
Filter Set  
BP-930, BP-945,  
BP-950G, BP-970G  
Battery Pack  
20x L IS Zoom Lens  
XL 5.4-108 mm  
CA-920 Compact  
Power Adapter  
HD IS II Zoom  
Lens 4-108 mm  
BP-930, BP-945,  
BP-950G, BP-970G  
Battery Pack  
HD Video Lens 20x Zoom  
XL 5.4-108 mm L IS III  
CH-910 Dual Battery  
Charger/Holder  
PL C 82 mm  
Circular  
Polarizing Filter  
External Monitor Cable  
External Monitor  
HD Video Lens 6x Zoom  
XL 3.4-20.4 mm L  
HC-3200  
System Case  
DTC-1000  
Component Video  
Cable  
82 mm Protection  
Filter (colorless)  
4
EF Adapter XL  
S-Video Cable  
Stereo Cable  
TV  
2
TA-100 Tripod Adapter  
EF lens  
VCR  
CV-250F DV Cable  
Digital Device  
Tripod Adapter Base  
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Can be attached to the HD 20x L IS III, HD 20x L IS II, HD 6x L, 20x L IS, 16x IS II and 16x manual zoom lenses (only for  
recording in SD mode).  
EF-S lenses cannot be used.  
When you use the FU-1000 Monochrome CRT Viewfinder with this camcorder you can use the compact power adapter  
or the optional CB-920 Car Battery Adapter as the power source. You cannot use the battery adapter supplied with the  
FU-1000; instead, connect the DC coupler directly to the camcorder and connect it to the compact power adapter or  
the car battery adapter.  
2
3
Also, you cannot use the microphone protector supplied with the FU-1000 when using it with this camcorder.  
When attaching EF lenses to the camcorder, the approximate 35 mm equivalent of the effective focal length is as  
follows: 4:3 - approx. 8.8x / 16:9 - approx. 7.2x.  
4
5
Only when recording in SD 4:3 mode.  
Product Codes  
Provided accessories:  
CA-920 Compact Power Adapter  
DC-920 DC Coupler  
BP-950G Battery Pack  
SS-1100 Shoulder Strap  
WL-D5000 Wireless Controller  
Adapter holder  
DTC-1000 Component Video Cable D82-0820-000  
HD 20x L IS III Lens  
Lens Hood  
Optional accessories:  
BP-970G Battery Pack  
CB-920 Car Battery Adapter  
8029A002AA  
8033A001AA  
0971B002AA  
D81-1510-000  
D83-0730-000  
D82-0780-000  
0972B002AA  
8034A002AA  
CH-910 Dual BatterCharger/Holder 3036A002AA  
ZR-2000 Zoom Rte Controller  
TA-100 Trod Ada
Extender x  
Edapter XL  
m Lens XL 6.4mm  
ens  
ns  
IS II Lens  
U Filter Set  
R2 Ratio Converter  
HC0 System Case  
DVMDV Cleaning Cassette  
FU-1000 Monochrome Viewfinder  
FU-2000 Color Viewfinder Unit  
0973B002AA  
9859A001AA  
3163A002AA  
3162A002AA  
7122A002AA  
9825A002AA  
1696B002AA  
D51-0361-000  
3093A002AA  
0553B001AA  
9826A001AA  
3134A002AA  
4252A001AA  
0974B002AA  
3019B002AA  
D52-0290-000  
D81-1490-000  
Lens Soft Case  
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Optional Accessories  
Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. You can also obtain genuine  
accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling: 1-800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A. Information Center.  
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.  
This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon  
shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction  
of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this  
warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although  
you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.  
Battery Packs  
BP-950G  
BP-970G  
The BP-950G is also available as an optional accessory.  
The optional BP-970G provides over 35% more  
recording time than the BP-950G.  
Car Battery Adapter CB-920  
Use the car battery adapter to power the camcorder or  
charge battery packs on the move. The car battery  
adapter plugs into your car’s cigarette lighter socket
runs off a 12-24V DC negative ground battery.  
FS-72U Filter Set  
Ultraviolet, neutral density and circters  
to help you take control of difficult .  
HC-3200 Systease  
A solid, lockable casat provideafe and stylish  
protection for the camcer duriransportation and  
storage.  
16x Manual Zoom Lens XL 5.4-86.4 mm  
A high-resolution zoom lens with two zoom modes  
(manual and powered), built-in ND filter and AE  
functions.  
Extender XL 1.6x  
Attach this extender between a Canon XL lens and the  
camcorder to boost the focal length of the lens by 1.6x.  
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EF Adapter XL  
This allows you to attach Canon EF lenses to the  
camcorder. The difference in size between the  
camcorder’s 1/3-inch CCD’s and 35 mm film means that  
the effective focal length of still camera lenses is  
multiplied by 8.8x (4:3)/7.2x (16:9).  
• Consult your local service outlet to make sure there  
are no compatibility problems with your chosen lens.  
FU-1000 Monochrome CRT Viewfinder Unit  
Professional quality B&W viewfinder with a 1.5-inch  
CRT.  
• When you use the FU-1000 with this camcorder, you  
can supply power from the CA-920 or optional  
CB-920. The battery adapter supplied with the  
FU-1000 is not required. Attach the DC Coupler  
directly to the camcorder, and connect it with the  
CA-920/CB-920.  
TA-100 Tripod Adapter  
The TA-100 allows you to quickly mount/unmount the  
camcorder on/from a tripod.  
SBR-1000 Shooting Brace  
Using the SBR-1000 for additional
camcorder with the neck strap will n  
the load of the camewt whil
CH-910 Dual BattChargHolder  
The CH-910 can charge ty packs  
consecutively. You can also power the camcorder by  
connecting the CH-910 with charged battery packs to  
the camcorder. When you attach two battery packs, a  
battery pack can be exchanged without interrupting the  
power supply.  
Battery Pack  
BP-950G  
Charging Time  
280 min.  
BP-970G  
380 min.  
Charging time varies according to the charging condition.  
ZR-2000 Zoom Remote Controller  
When the ZR-2000 is connected to the LANC  
terminal of a Canon camcorder, it is possible to control  
functions such as the start and stop of recording, the  
zoom and the focus functions while reviewing the  
picture on the local display without touching the  
camcorder. This is particularly useful while the  
camcorder is mounted on a tripod and you want to ensure maximum stability of a shot.  
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FU-2000 Color Viewfinder Unit  
When the FU-2000 is connected to the color viewfinder  
socket of the camcorder, it is possible to review the on  
screen picture without having to be next to the  
camcorder. Also, by connecting the FU-2000 to the  
optional ZR-2000 Remote Zoom Controller you can  
have complete control of the main operations of the  
camcorder while reviewing the on-screen picture without touching the camcorder.  
This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend  
Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark.  
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Specifications  
XL H1S / XL H1A  
System  
Video Recording System  
Rotary head, helical scanning, digital component recording  
HDV High Definition Video 1080i  
DV Consumer digital VCR SD system  
Audio Recording System  
Television System  
HDV MPEG-1 audio layer 2, 16 bit (48 kHz), Transfer rate: 384 kbps (2CH)  
DV PCM digital sound, 16 bit (48 kHz) or 12 bit (32 kHz)  
HD High Definition Video (HDV) 1080/60i  
SD EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal  
Videocassettes bearing the “MiniDV” mark.  
HDV 18.81 mm/s (0.74 ips)  
Tape Format  
Tape Speed  
DV SP: 18.81 mm/s (0.74 ips), LP: 12.56 mm/s (0.49 ips)  
HDV 60 min.  
DV SP: 60 min., LP: 90 min.  
Maximum Recording Time  
(60 min. cassette)  
Fast Forward/Rewind Time  
Image Sensor  
Approx. 2 min. 20 sec. (with a 60 min. cassette)  
1/3-inch CCD x 3 (horizontal pixel shift), approx. 1,670,000 pixels  
Effective pixels:  
HD  
SD16:9  
SD4:3  
approx. 1,56
approx. 1,560
ap1,170
Viewfinder  
2.4 in. wide, 16:9 aspect ratio, TFT colx000 pixels, RGB delta configuration  
M/S Stereo electret condcrophone  
XL interchangeable
TTL autofocus, maocus ring (witHD 20x L IS III lens)  
Auto white balance, nce (indoor, outcustom white balance, or color  
temsetting  
Microphone  
Lens Mount  
AF System  
White Balance  
Minimum Illumination  
Recommended Illumination  
Subject Illumination Range  
x L IS L30F mode, Manual mode, Shutter speed 1/4, F1.6, Gain 18 dB)  
30F)  
Memory Card  
Recording media  
Size of Images on the C
File Format  
Sy) memory card, SD memory card, MultiMedia Card (MMC)*  
1920 1080, 848 x 480, 640 x 480 pixels  
Design rulamera File system (DCF), Exif 2.2** compliant, DPOF compliant  
EG compression (Super Fine, Fine, Normal)  
Image Compression Meth
* The camcorder’s opers have btested with SD/SDHC memory cards up to 16 GB. Performance cannot be  
guaranteed for all memor
** The camcorder supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication  
between camcorders and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camcorder’s image data at the  
time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints.  
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Terminals  
HD/SD SDI Terminal  
BNC jack, output only, 0.8 Vp-p/75 ohms, unbalanced  
SDI 480/60i: SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 272M, SMPTE RP 188 (LTC)  
HD SDI:  
SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 299M, SMPTE RP 188 (LTC)  
HDV/DV Terminal  
COMPONENT OUT Terminal  
S-video Terminal  
Special 6-pin connector (IEEE1394 compliant) input/output  
1080i (D3)/480i (D1) compatible  
4-pin mini-DIN jack 1 Vp-p/75 ohms (Y signal), 0.286 Vp-p/75 ohms (C signal)  
VIDEO IN/OUT - RCA jack (input/output), VIDEO OUT - BNC jack (output only)  
1 Vp-p/75 ohms unbalanced  
Video Terminal  
Audio Out Terminals  
(headphone) Terminal  
Audio In Terminals  
RCA jacks (L, R)  
-12 dBV (47 kohm load, output level 1Vrms, full-scale -12 dB)/3 kohms or less  
∅ 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack, -  
or less  
FRONT MIC:  
to -12 dBV (16 ohm load, volume range Min to Max) / 50 ohms  
∅ 3.5 mm stereo mini jack (unbalanced), ATT: 20 dB  
sensitivity: -61 dBV (manual volume center, normal sensitivity,  
full scale -12 dB) / 600 ohms  
AUDIO IN:  
RCA jack (unbalanced)  
sensitivity: -12 dBV (47 kohm load, full scale -12 dB)  
INPUT CH1/CH2: XLR jack (pin1: shield, pin2: hot, pin3: cold), ATT: 20 dB, 2 sets  
sensitivity:  
XLR MIC: -60 dBu (maolume center, normal sensitivity,  
full scale -18 600 ohms  
XLR LINE: 4 manuame center, normal sensitivity,  
full s8 10 kohms  
GENLOCK Terminal  
TC-IN Terminal  
TC-OUT Terminal  
BNC jack, input only, 1 Vphms  
BNC jack, input only0 kohms  
BNC jack, output o
(LANC) Terminal  
∅ 2.5 mm stereo min
EVF 1, 2 Terminals  
20 tor  
monocewfinder unit or external monitor (component video)  
Power/Others  
Power supply (rated)  
Power consumption  
7.9 W  
(ror viewfinder, autofocus, HD 20x L IS III lens, HD mode)  
0 – F)  
226 x 220 mm (8.9 x 8.7 x 19.5 in.) excluding the gripbelt  
ith the viewfinder unit and microphone attached:  
Operating temperature  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
Weight  
2,560 g (5.6 lb.)  
2,500 g (5.5 lb.)  
Lens  
The lens’ angle of view may change when it is mounted on the XL H1S / XL H1A. Refer to the following table.  
Field Size at Closest  
Focusing Distance  
Angle of View  
Wide Angle  
Telephoto  
Wide Angle  
Telephoto  
HD 20x L IS II Lens  
HD 20x L IS III Lens  
51° 36´ x 30° 29´ (16:9)  
39° 51´ x 30° 29´ (4:3)  
2° 46´ x 1° 34´ (16:9)  
2° 05´ x 1° 34´ (4:3)  
[20 mm]  
64.8 x 35.4 mm (16:9)  
47.7 x 35.4 mm (4:3)  
[1 m]  
70.5 x 39.7 mm (16:9)  
52.9 x 39.7 mm (4:3)  
HD 6x L Lens  
20x L IS Lens  
75° 01´ x 46° 48´ (16:9)  
59° 52´ x 46° 48´ (4:3)  
14° 35´ x 8° 15´ (16:9)  
10° 58´ x 8° 15´ (4:3)  
[20 mm]  
86.4 x 47.5 mm (16:9)  
63.8 x 47.5 mm (4:3)  
[0.5 m]  
149.9 x 84.6 mm (16:9)  
112.5 x 84.6 mm (4:3)  
51° 36´ x 30° 29´ (16:9)  
39° 51´ x 30° 29´ (4:3)  
2° 46´ x 1° 34´ (16:9)  
2° 05´ x 1° 34´ (4:3)  
[20 mm]  
64.8 x 35.4 mm (16:9)  
47.7 x 35.4 mm (4:3)  
[1 m]  
70.5 x 39.7 mm (16:9)  
52.9 x 39.7 mm (4:3)  
16x Manual  
Zoom Lens  
51° 36´ x 30° 29´ (16:9)  
39° 51´ x 30° 29´ (4:3)  
3° 28´ x 1° 57´ (16:9)  
2° 36´ x 1° 57´ (4:3)  
[50 mm]  
81.9 x 44.6 mm (16:9)  
60.1 x 44.6 mm (4:3)  
[1 m]  
55.8 x 31.7 mm (16:9)  
42.0 x 31.7 mm (4:3)  
16x IS II  
Zoom Lens  
50° 46´ x 29° 57´ (16:9)  
39° 11´ x 29° 57´ (4:3)  
3° 24´ x 1° 55´ (16:9)  
2° 33´ x 1° 55´ (4:3)  
[20 mm]  
61.7 x 33.7 mm (16:9)  
45.3 x 33.7 mm (4:3)  
[1 m]  
79.3 x 44.7 mm (16:9)  
59.4 x 44.7 mm (4:3)  
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CA-920 Compact Power Adapter  
Power supply  
Rated output  
100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
Adapter: 7.2 V DC, 2.0 A, 35 VA (100 V AC) - 47 VA (240 V AC)  
Charger: 8.4 V DC, 1.5 A, 29 VA (100 V AC) - 40 VA (240 V AC)  
0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)  
Operating temperature  
Dimensions  
75 x 99 x 51 mm (3.0 x 3.9 x 2.0 in.)  
Weight  
215 g (7.6 oz.) excluding the power cable  
BP-950G Battery Pack  
Battery type  
Rechargeable lithium ion battery  
7.4 V DC  
0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)  
5,200 mAh  
38.2 x 40.3 x 70.5 mm (1.5 x 1.6 x 2.8 in.)  
210 g (7.4 oz.)  
Rated voltage  
Operating temperature  
Battery capacity  
Dimensions  
Weight  
Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to change without notice.  
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Index  
*
only.  
External video input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93  
A
Abroad, using the camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149  
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 154  
AE shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69  
AEB - Auto exposure bracketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124  
Analog line-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93  
Analog/digital (A/D) converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94  
Aperture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65, 68  
Aspect guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136  
Aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40  
Audio level indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59  
Audio mode (SD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57  
Audio output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90  
Audio peak limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59  
Audio recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57  
Audio reference signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83  
Auto (programmed AE mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62  
Av (programmed AE mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68  
F
Faders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83  
File numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120  
Flange back adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126  
Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
Focus assist functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
Focus limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Focus preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
Frame rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
Free-run (time code) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52  
G
Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70  
Gain fine-tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70  
Gamma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101  
Genlock* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54  
B
H
Battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17, 146  
Black level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101  
Built-in backup battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
HD 20x L e. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
D SDI te. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86  
video signndards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
tape recordtandards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
erminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87, 93, 95  
C
Clear scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78  
Color bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83  
Color correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Color gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Color matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Color phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compact power ada. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
COMPONENT OUT inal . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connection to a comr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95  
Connection to a High Dition TV (H) . . . . . . . . . . . .86  
Connection to a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85, 89  
Continuous shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124  
Coring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102  
Custom displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140  
Custom functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104, 139  
Custom keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79  
Custom presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96, 138  
ge stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61  
Isearch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116  
Indwrite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80  
Initiaizing the memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131  
K
Knee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101  
L
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Lens hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Low-angle recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
M
Macro shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Magnifying (focus assist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
Manual (programmed AE mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65  
Manual focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136  
Master pedestal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101  
Memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 147  
MENU settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 133  
Metering mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125  
Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 58  
Microphone attenuator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58, 59  
D
Data code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117  
Date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34  
Date format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35  
Date search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117  
DC coupler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Drive mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124  
Drop frame (time code) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52  
DV control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92  
N
E
ND filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
Night (programmed AE mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62  
Non-drop frame (time code) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52  
NR (noise reduction) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102  
Easy recording (programmed AE mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63  
Embedded audio* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60  
End search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41  
Erasing still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129  
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144  
Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69  
Exposure lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69  
External synchronization* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54  
P
Peaking (focus assist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
Phantom power (microphone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58  
Playback - Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114  
160  
 
Playback - Still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127  
POWER dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Power save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37  
Print order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132  
Programmed AE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62  
Protecting still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130  
Pulldown mode (24F frame rate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157  
Spotlight (programmed AE mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62  
Standby mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 141  
Still image quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119  
Still image size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119  
T
Tape protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147  
Temporary autofocus (Push AF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
Temporary automatic exposure (Push AE) . . . . . . . . . . . . 66  
Time code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150  
Tv (programmed AE mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67  
R
Record review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39  
Recording - Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36  
Recording - Still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121  
Recording mode (SD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134  
Rec-run (time code) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52  
Rec-run preset (time code) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52  
Remaining battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38  
Remaining tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38  
Remote sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
RESET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150  
Reviewing still images (Review) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123  
U
User bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56  
V
VCR Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Video heads, cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148  
Video output standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84  
Videocassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 147  
Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
S
Safety zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136  
Screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142  
SD/SDHC memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32  
Selective NR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77  
Setup level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Sharpness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Shutter speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65, 67  
Side panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143  
Signal standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Simultaneous recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Skin detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
W
e balanc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71  
s controlle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 30, 118  
ttern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73  
et memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116  
m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
Zm preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
Zospeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
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U.S.A.  
CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE  
UNITED STATES  
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. (“Canon USA”) with respect to Canon Consumer Digital Video Equipment (the “Equipment”) purchased in the United States. This limited warranty is only  
effective upon presentation of your Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase.  
The Equipment is warranted under normal, non-commercial, personal use, against defective materials or workmanship as follows:  
Parts: Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or comparable rebuilt parts for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase, except for a defective Video Head, which will be exchanged for a period of  
three months from the date of purchase.  
Labor: For a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase, labor will be provided free of charge by our factory service centers or designated service facilities located in the United States.  
When returning Equipment under this warranty, you must pre-pay the shipping charges, and you must enclose the Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase with a complete explanation of the problem. During the ONE-YEAR  
warranty period, repairs will be made and the Equipment will be return-shipped to you free of charge. For repairs after the warranty period is over, you will be given an estimate of the cost of repair and an opportunity to  
approve or disapprove of the repair expense before it is incurred. If you approve, repairs will be made and the Equipment will be return-shipped to you. (shipping charges apply). If you disapprove, we will return-ship the  
equipment at no charge to you.  
Non-Canon brand peripheral equipment and software which may be distributed with, or factory loaded on, the Equipment, are sold “AS IS” without warranty of any kind by Canon USA, including any  
implied warranty regarding merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The sole warranty with respect to such non-Canon brand items is given by the manufacturer or producer thereof. If the  
Equipment contains a hard disk drive, Canon USA recommends that data stored on that drive be duplicated or backed up to prevent its loss in the event of failure or other malfunction of such drive.  
Canon USA shall have no responsibility under this limited warranty for use of the Equipment in conjunction with incompatible peripheral equipment and incompatible software.  
In order to obtain warranty service, contact the authorized Canon retail dealer from whom you purchased the Equipment or call the CANON INFORMATION CENTER AT 1-800-OK-CANON). You will be directed to the  
nearest service facility for your Equipment.  
This Limited Warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the Equipment and does not apply in the following cases:  
A) Loss or damage to the Equipment due to abuse, mishandling, accident, improper maintenance, or failure to follow operating instructions;  
B) If the Equipment is defective as a result of leaking batteries, sand, dirt or water damage;  
C) If defects or damages are caused by the use of unauthorized parts or by service other than by Canon USA’s factory service centers or authorized service facilities;  
D) If the Equipment is used for commercial or industrial use.  
This Limited Warranty does not cover cabinet (exterior finish), video cassette tape, head cleanings, nor does it apply to Equipment purchased outside the United States. This warranty does not cover units sold to rental  
firms, military operations, hotels, schools, hospitals or for other commercial, industrial, or institutional applications. These uses are covered only by such specific warranty as Canon may issue with such sales.  
This Limited Warranty does not apply to accessories or consumables for the Equipment, which are sold “AS IS”, without warranty of any kind by Canon USA.  
Please retain this warranty card and your Bill of Sale as a permanent record of your purchase. This card is most important in order to be sure you are tacted right away should there be a safety inspection, modification  
or product recall under applicable laws or regulations.  
NO IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE APPLIES TO THIS EQUIPMENT AFTER THE ABLE PERIOD OF EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY, EXCEPT AS  
MENTIONED ABOVE, GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS EQUIPMENT SHALL BIND THE UNDERSIGNED (SOMES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED  
WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU). CANON USA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOF REVER PROFITS, EXPENSE FOR SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR SERVICE,  
STORAGE CHARGES, LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA STORQUIPHARD DRIVE, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EQUIPMENT, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THECH AIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF CANON USA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF  
THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST CANON USA BE GREATER THE PURCHASE PMENT SOLD BY CANON USA AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED  
DAMAGE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, YOU ASSUME ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE U AND YOUR PTO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF USE,  
MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EQUIPMENT NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF CANON O NOT ALLOW THON OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL  
DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU).THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTTHE ORIGINAL PUROF THIS EQUIPMENT OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT WAS  
PURCHASED AS A GIFT.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from stat
CANON U.S.A., INC.  
CANADA  
CANON CONSUMER DIGITAMELIMITED WARRANTY  
The limited warranty set forth below is givnon Can“Canon CaDigital Video Equipment (the “Equipment”) purchased in Canada. This limited warranty is only effective upon  
presentation of a bill of sale or other proochase for this quipment to a Carequired.  
The Equipment is warranted under normcommercial, personal use, against p as follows:  
Parts: Defective parts will be exchanged parts or, at Canon Canada’s option, criod of one year from the date of original purchase, except Video Heads which will be exchanged for a period of 3 months  
from the date of purchase.  
Labour: For a period of one year from the original purchase, labour will be provided frur Canon Service Facilities in Canada.  
This limited warranty covers all defects exre:  
(a) The loss or damage to the product resul
i) accident, natural disaster, mishanse, neglect, unauthoduct modification or failure to follow instructions contained in the instruction manual;  
ii) the use of accessories, attachments, supplies, parts s with the Equipment that do not conform to Canon specifications or that cause abnormally frequent service problems;  
iii) repairs or services performed by any than a Canon Facility;  
iv) defective batteries or any exposure to wa
v) shipping (claim must be presented to the sh
(b) Any serial number on the video equipment is altered or re
(c) The Equipment is used for commercial, professional or industrial purposes.  
This limited warranty does not cover the cabinet (exterior finish) of the Equipment, media, nor does it apply to Equipment purchased outside Canada.  
If the Equipment contains a hard disk drive, Canon Canada recommends that data stored on that drive be duplicated or backed up to prevent its loss in the event of a failure or other malfunction of such drive.  
TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE  
Ship your Equipment in its original carton, box or equivalent, properly packed, fully insured with shipping charges prepaid, together with a copy of your bill of sale or other proof of purchase and a description of the problem to any of the  
Canon Service Facilities in Canada.  
LIMITATIONS  
Except as otherwise required by applicable legislation, this warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, conditions, guarantees or representations, express or implied, statutory or otherwise, relative to the Equipment, including implied  
warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.  
Canon Canada assumes no liability for special, consequential or incidental damages, loss or corruption of data including, without limitation, data stored on the hard disk drive of the Equipment or loss that may arise, whether on account of  
negligence or otherwise, from the use, misuse or inability to use the Equipment (including loss of profit, revenue, media or enjoyment) or from failure to conform to any express or implied warranties, conditions, guarantees or  
representations. Any recovery under this limited warranty shall not exceed the purchase price of the equipment. Canon Canada does not assume or authorize any other person to assume for Canon Canada any other liability with respect to  
this equipment.  
This warranty does not extend to any person other than the original purchaser of the Equipment or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift and states your exclusive remedy.  
NOTICE TO CONSUMER  
If you plan to take important videos or if the product has not been used for some time, please check all functions with the instruction book before using it.  
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210 Ward Avenue, Suite 200, Honolulu, Hl 96814 USA  
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CENTRO Y  
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ASIA  
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The information in this manual is verified as of March 2008.  
Les informations contenues dans ce manuel ont été verifiées en mars 2008.  
La información de este manual fué verificada en marzo del 2008.  
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