User manual CANON XL1S

PUB. DIE-161 DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER E Instruction Manual Introduction Preparation Recording Playback Editing Mini Digital igital Video ideo Cassette Additional Information PAL Important Usage Instructions E WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Introduction CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. CAUTION: DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE. For Users in the UK When replacing the fuse only a correctly rated approved type should be used and be sure to re-fit the fuse cover. CAUTION: CUSTOMERS IN THE U.K. SHOULD READ THIS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. CHANGING THE FUSE THE MAINS LEAD ON THIS PRODUCT IS FITTED WITH A NON-REWIREABLE (MOULDED) PLUG, INCORPORATING A 3 AMP FUSE. SHOULD THE FUSE NEED TO BE REPLACED AN ASTA OR BSI APPROVED BS1362 FUSE OF THE SAME RATING MUST BE USED. ALWAYS REFIT THE FUSE COVER AFTER REPLACING THE FUSE. NEVER USE THE PLUG WITH THE FUSE COVER OMITTED. CHANGING THE PLUG IF THE FITTED PLUG IS NOT SUITABLE FOR YOUR SOCKET OUTLETS, IT SHOULD BE CUT OFF AND AN APPROPRIATE PLUG FITTED IN ITS PLACE. IF POSSIBLE FIT AN APPROPRIATE 3 AMP FUSE. IF THE NEW PLUG HAS NO FUSE, THEN FIT A 5 AMP FUSE AT THE DISTRIBUTION BOARD. AC POWER CORD CONNECTION The wires in the mains lead of this apparatus are coloured in accordance with the following cord. (IMPORTANT) Mains Lead BLUE ..................NEUTRAL BROWN. ..............LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. Neither Blue wire or Brown wire is to be connected to the Earth pin of a 3 pin plug. THE SEVERED PLUG MUST BE DESTROYED IMMEDIATELY TO AVOID ANY POSSIBLE ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD. CA-910 identification plate is located on the bottom. · Use of CV-150F/CV-250F DV cable is necessary to comply with the technical requirement of EMC Directive. 2 Contents Introduction Important Usage Instructions .............................. 2 Thank you for choosing a Canon ........................ 5 Introducing the XL1S.......................................... 6 Using the Custom Keys .................................... 53 Changing the custom keys setting ................ 53 Operating the CSTM KEY button ................ 54 Fading In and Out Between Scenes .................. 56 Using a Canon Speedlite for Flash Photography (optional) .................................... 58 Using the Colour Bars ...................................... 59 Recording the Viewfinder Information ............ 60 Recording with the Interval Timer .................... 61 Setting the Self-Timer ...................................... 62 Using the DV Control ...................................... 63 ~ When Making Manual Adjustments ~ Adjusting the Focus (for autofocus lenses) ...... 64 Adjusting the Exposure .................................... 65 Using AE Shift .................................................. 66 Using the Custom Preset .................................. 67 Using the Zebra Pattern .................................... 69 Recording the PC Screen or other equipment using CLEAR SCAN ...................................... 70 Adjusting the Gain ............................................ 71 Adjusting the White Balance ............................ 72 E Introduction Preparation Finding Your Way Around the XL1S .................. 7 Attaching and Detaching the Colour Viewfinder Unit .. 11 Mounting and Unmounting XL Lenses ............ 12 Adjusting the Colour Viewfinder Unit .............. 14 Attaching the Provided Microphone ................ 16 Powering the XL1S .......................................... 17 Loading a Cassette ............................................ 20 Supporting the Camera...................................... 22 Using the Menus .............................................. 23 Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamps ...... 28 Setting the Date and Time ................................ 30 Recording Basic Recording ................................................ 33 Zooming (for Zoom Lenses) ............................ 36 Turning the SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer On/Off (16× IS2lens) .................... 38 Using the ND Filter (for appropriate lenses) .... 39 Taking Still Pictures (Photo Mode) .................. 40 Choosing the Movie Mode (Normal/Frame) .... 42 Searching and Reviewing While Recording .... 43 Using the Various Recording Programs ............ 44 Easy Recording ............................................ 47 Auto .............................................................. 47 Manual .......................................................... 47 Spotlight ........................................................ 47 Giving priority to shutter speed (shutter-priority: Tv) .................................... 48 Giving priority to the aperture (aperture-priority: Av) .................................. 48 Selecting the Audio Mode ................................ 49 Setting the Audio Input ­ Two Channel Recording .. 50 Setting the Audio Input ­ 4 Channel Recording.... 51 Making a Sound Check .................................... 52 Playback Playing back a Cassette .................................... 74 Displaying Date, Time and Camera Data (Data Code) ...................................................... 77 Searching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search/Index Search) ...... 79 Returning to a Pre-Marked Position.................. 80 Connections for Playback on a TV Screen ...... 81 Editing Editing to a VCR .............................................. 83 Dubbing to/from a Cassette with Digital Video Equipment ............................................ 85 Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camera (Analog Line-in) .............................................. 87 Recording Over Existing Scenes (AV Insert Editing) .......................................... 89 Audio Dubbing .................................................. 92 Selecting the Audio Output .............................. 95 3 E Additional Information Notes on Using the Batteries ............................ 97 Camera Holding Styles .................................. 100 Function settings saved at POWER off or with the STANDBY button ............................ 101 Maintenance .................................................... 103 Cautions ...................................................... 103 Storage ........................................................ 103 Maintenance ................................................ 104 Using the camera abroad ............................ 104 Condensation .............................................. 105 Troubleshooting .............................................. 106 The XL1S System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) .......... 109 Optional Accessories ...................................... 110 Screen Displays .............................................. 113 Specifications .................................................. 119 Index ................................................................ 120 Menu at a Glance ............................................ 121 Introduction 4 Thank you for choosing a Canon First, we'd like to thank you for purchasing this Canon camcorder. Its advanced technology makes it very easy to use -- you will soon be making high-quality videos which will give you pleasure for years to come. For quick reference (in addition to the contents and index) please refer to: · Finding your way around the camcorder (p. 7) · Screen displays (p. 113) Note that capital letters are used to refer to settings displayed in the menus and buttons labelled on the camcorder itself e.g. Press the EJECT button. E Introduction The XL1S is supplied with the following accessories: WL-D3000 Wireless Controller Two AAA batteries SS-1000 Shoulder Strap Lens cap BP-930 Battery Pack CA-910 Compact Power Adapter Lithium button battery DC-900 DC Coupler S-150 S-video Cable STV-150 Stereo Video Cable SP-100 Shoulder pad Body cap Stereo microphone Colour Viewfinder 16× IS II Zoom Lens (with soft case) Dust cap Lens hood PC-A10 SCART Adapter (Europe, Asia) 5 Introducing the XL1S E 3CCD System with Pixel Shift Technology Higher sensitivity, higher SN ratio, higher image resolution and a greater dynamic range results from horizontally shifting the green CCD (320,000 pixels) Low-angle Recoding You can make a low-angle recording easily thanks to the start/stop button, zoom button and photo button on the handle. Introduction Custom Keys Interchangeable Lens System: XL Mount A variety of XL Mount lens are available providing you with the flexibility needed to shoot high quality video. You can assign various functions to 2 exclusive buttons (independent for camera mode and VCR mode). Clear Scan EF Adapter (optional) A valuable accessory is the EF Adapter that fits onto the XL1S to allow you to use Canon EF lenses (that have the manual focusing only). The difference in size between the XL1S' CCD and 35 mm film means that the effective focal length of the EF lens is multiplied by 7.2x. You can remove the black band that appears when recording a computer screen. Custom Preset You can adjust the colour gain, colour phase, sharpness and setup level. The combination of adjustments can be assigned to 3 buttons. SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer Canon's stabilization technology gives you steadier images even at the furthest reaches of the zoom range. The feedback system boots suppression performance for low frequency vibration. Zebra Pattern Areas of overexposure can be shown by diagonal lines in the viewfinder. VCR Stop SLR-Style Flash Photography Attach a Canon E-TTL flash (420EX or 550EX) to illuminate your subject when shooting still images in the Photo Mode (FA-200 Flash Adapter optionally required) In camera mode, you can stop the recorder section anytime allowing you to adjust the camera section without worrying about the 5-minute timer. Interval Recording You can record images over a selected time with a selected interval. DV Terminal (IEEE 1394) XL1S is equipped with a DV terminal that conforms to IEEE 1394. By connecting the XL1S to your computer, you can capture still images or motion images on your PC. Analog Line-In Recording Connect to a VCR or analog camcorder and record onto a DV tape in the XL1S. Four-channel Simultaneous Recording When recording in 12bit-ST1, 2 mode, you can record 4 channels simultaneously. In addition, you can output the 4 channels independently. Audio Dubbing/AV Insert Editions Add new audio to an original recoding, or replace the original audio & video. Recording modes XL1S has 6 recording modes : Easy Recording, Auto, Tv, Av, Manual and Soptlight. 6 Finding Your Way Around the XL1S E Viewfinder unit locking screw (p.14) Remote sensor (p. 28) Tally lamp (p. 28) Accessory shoe (p. 58) Microphone attachment screw (p. 16) Stereo microphone (p. 16) REC LEVEL switch (AUDIO 2) (p. 51) Eye cup (p. 14) EYE POINT SELECT switch (p. 15) Preparation L/R dials (AUDIO 2) (p. 51) Viewfinder cable (p. 11) Zooming ring (p. 36) Focusing ring (p. 64) INPUT SELECT switch (AUDIO 1) (p. 49) BALANCE dial (AUDIO 1) (p. 49) REC LEVEL switch (AUDIO 1) (p. 49) LEVEL dial (AUDIO 1) (p. 49) AUDIO MONITOR button (p. 49, 52) LIGHT button (p. 7) Lens hood (p. 13) USER PRESET (ON/OFF) button (p. 68) USER PRESET (SELECT) button (p. 68) CUSTOM key 2 (p. 55) CUSTOM key 1 (p. 57) EXP. LOCK button (p. 65) IRIS/SELECT dial (p. 23, 30) LENS RELEASE switch (p. 12) Light Button Push the LIGHT button to illuminate the main and audio panels for approximately 10 seconds. If you press and hold the button for at least 3 seconds, the panels remain illuminated until you press the button once more to turn the backlight off. LIGHT 7 E AE Shift dial (p. 66) Microphone cable (p. 16) Audio LCD panel (p. 118) Preparation Remote sensor (p. 28) Tally lamp (p. 28) AUDIO 2 RCA jack (R) (p. 95) AUDIO 2 RCA jack (L) (p. 95) PHOTO button (p. 40) Grip zoom control (p. 36) Lens hood locking screw (p. 14) EJECT (p. 20) button Grip belt (p. 22) BATT. RELEASE button (p. 18) Start/stop button (p. 33) DV terminal (p. 63) REMOTE terminal (p. 84) Flash adapter terminal (p. 58) Backup battery compartment (p. 98) Tripod socket (p. 65) Socket for attaching the SP-100 Shoulder Pad or MA-100 or MA-200 Microphone Adapter/Shoulder Pad. Do not attach a tripod to this socket. 8 E PHOTO button (p. 40, 62) Handle zoom control (p. 36, 55) STOP START/STOP button (p. 33, 62) LOCK lever (p. 100) LOCK START/STOP PHOTO AUDIO DUB. button (p. 74) button (p. 74) / button (p. 74) REW PLAY/PAUSE Viewfinder focusing ring (p. 15) Viewfinder (p. 11, 67) REC / button (p. 91) AV INSERT button (p. 91) AUDIO DUB. button (p. 93) FF button (p. 74) W T AV INSERT REC Preparation Attachment bar (p. 22) Release lever (p. 14) PHONES LEVEL dial (p. 52) (phones) terminal (p. 52) Viewfinder BRIGHT screw (p. 15) STABILIZER switch (p. 38) AUDIO 1 RCA jacks (p. 81) ND FILTER switch (p. 39) PUSH AF button (p. 64) Video terminal (p. 81) S-video terminal (p. 81) Main LCD panel (p. 118) Auto/Manual focus switch (p. 64) REC (record) SEARCH + button (p. 43) REC (record) SEARCH ­ / (record review) button (p. 43) REC SEARCH EVF DISPLAY ON/OFF DC out terminal POWER dial (p. 23) STANDBY button (p. 33) WHITE BALANCE set button (p. 73) White balance selector knob (p. 73) GAIN dial (p. 71) D.E./BARS SELECT EVF DISPLAY button (p. 35) D. E. /BARS SELECT button (p. 36) D. E. /BARS ON/OFF button (p. 36) ON/OFF SHUTTER MENU button (p. 23) SHUTTER SHUTTER button (p. 65) button (p. 65) VCR OFF POWER VCR OFF A Tv Av M A Tv Av M VCR mode Power off Easy Recording Auto Shutter-Priority Aperture-Priority Manual Spotlight Recording programs (camera mode) 9 E PHOTO button (p. 62) Transmitter START/STOP button (p. 62) Preparation SELF TIMER button (p. 62) ZOOM buttons (p. 36) ON SCREEN button (p. 113) START/ STOP SELF TIMER PHOTO W ZOOM T MENU button (p. 23) Cursor key (p. 23) AUDIO MONITOR button (p. 49, 52) SEARCH SELECT button (p. 79) REW PLAY button (p. 74) button (p. 74) DATA CODE button (p. 73, 113) ON SCREEN DATA CODE MENU EXECUTE ZERO SET MEMORY Cursor key (p. 23) EXECUTE button ZERO SET MEMORY button (p. 80) AUDIO DUB. button (p. 93) MIX BALANCE buttons (p. 95) SEARCH buttons (p. 79) FF button (p. 74) (frame advance) button (p. 76) AUDIO DUB. AUDIO MONITER ST-1 SEARCH SELECT ST-2 MIX BALANCE REW PLAY STOP FF PAUSE SLOW 2 (frame reverse) button (p. 76) STOP (p. 74) button REC PAUSE + REVERSE FORWARD + WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL-D3000 2 button (p. 76) button (p. 76) SLOW REC PAUSE button (p. 86) PAUSE (p. 75) button JOG SHUTTLE Jog/Shuttle dial (p. 76) 10 Attaching and Detaching the Colour Viewfinder Unit Attaching the Colour Viewfinder Unit E Preparation 1. Slide the viewfinder unit onto the bracket and tighten the locking screw to hold the unit in place. 2. Connect the viewfinder cable to the socket at the front of the camera body. Detaching the Viewfinder Unit 1. Detach the viewfinder cable. 2. Loosen the unit locking screw and slide the viewfinder unit off the bracket. 11 Mounting and Unmounting XL Lenses Any lens bearing the mark can be used with this camcorder. E Mounting the lens Preparation 1. Remove the dust cap from the lens and the body cap from the camcorder. 2. Align the red dot on the camera body with the mount positioning point (the red dot) on the lens, then turn the lens clockwise until it clicks and locks into place. Unmounting the lens LENS RELEASE 1. Slide and hold the LENS RELEASE switch and turn the lens counter-clockwise until it stops. Then, remove the lens from the camera body. 2. When you are not using the lens or camera, be sure to replace the dust cap and body cap. 12 Attaching the Lens Hood E Preparation 1. Remove the lens cap. 2. Align the hood with the lens lengthways, and the Canon logo facing to the left. 3. Twist it 90° into position (clockwise), so that the Canon logo is to the top. · You do not need to assert any pressure -- screw the hood lightly into place. 4. Finally, tighten the locking screw. · To remove, reverse the above procedure. Since the lens hood cuts stray light that may cause flare and ghost images and protects the lens, be sure to attach the hood when you are recording. Lens settings There are four functions which can only be adjusted using controls on the lens: · Optical Image stabilizer (p. 38) · ND Filter (p. 39) · Push Autofocus (p. 64) · Manual Focus (p. 64) Notes: · Make sure that the camera is turned off before mounting or removing the lens. · To avoid damaging the lens or camera, place them on a table or secure surface when mounting or removing the lens. · Use only lenses bearing the mark. You cannot use VL mount lenses with this camcorder. · If you turn the camera on without a lens attached the caution "CHECK THE LENS" is displayed for a few seconds. "LENS" then flashes continuously in the viewfinder. Turn the camera off and mount a lens. ("LENS" also flashes if only the optional EF Adapter XL or Extender XL 1.6 × is attached.) When the lens is removed from the camcorder, avoid contact with the exposed parts inside the camera (such as the CCD area). If such parts require cleaning, do so with a commercially available lens cleaning kit, making sure that the camera is turned off first. 13 Adjusting the Colour Viewfinder Unit E Adjusting for left eye/right eye operation 1, 2 3 Preparation You can slide the viewfinder unit along the bracket to a position that best suits you -- for use with either the left or right eye. 1. Loosen the locking screw and slide the unit to the position you require along the bracket. 2. Tighten the locking screw. 3. Switch the eye cup around (if necessary). · Slide and hold the release lever on the underside of the viewfinder and then twist the eye cup counter-clockwise (until the mark on the eye cup lines up with the mark on the viewfinder) to allow you to remove it from the viewfinder. Replace, with the eye cup facing the opposite direction, by lining up the marks and twisting the cup clockwise until it locks into place. Right eye use Left eye use 14 Adjusting to your viewing point To monitor the scene with your eye near to the viewfinder turn the EYE POINT SELECT switch to NEAR. To view the scene at a distance from the viewfinder, turn the switch to FAR. FAR E NEAR EYE POINT SELECT Adjusting to your eyesight · In record pause mode, turn the viewfinder focusing ring (focusing the display between ­5 and +2) to suit your eyesight. · The viewfinder rotates through 270° to give a choice of shooting positions. Preparation Adjusting the viewfinder colour DISP.SET UP EVF COLOR··· (see p. 25) 1. Open either the camera menu or the VCR menu, and select DISP. SET UP. 2. Select EVF COLOR, then adjust the colour by turning the IRIS/SELECT dial. 3. Close the menu. · Turn the IRIS/SELECT dial up to make the viewfinder reddish, and down to make it greenish. Adjusting the viewfinder brightness · Adjust the brightness of the display by turning the BRIGHT screw. You can reveal the screw on the under side of the viewfinder by pulling back the small screw cover. BRIGHT 15 Attaching the Provided Microphone E 2 1 MIC IN DC 3 3 Preparation 1. Loosen the microphone attachment screw on the viewfinder unit and insert the microphone into the microphone clamp. 2. Align the mark on the microphone with the mark on the clamp and tighten the screw to hold the microphone firmly in place. 3. Plug the microphone cable to the camera's MIC terminals. Note: · Make sure that the camera is turned off before attaching or removing the microphone cable. 16 Powering the XL1S Before operating your camera, you will need to use the power adapter to: E provide power from a mains outlet or charge a battery pack Notes: · The power adapter converts current from a household power socket (100­240 V AC, 50/60 Hz) to the DC current used by your camera. · If the adapter is used next to a TV, it may cause the TV to emit noise -- move the adapter away from the TV or the aerial cable. Connecting the camera to an AC outlet Preparation 1 2 3 4 Use the power adapter and the DC coupler to provide your camera with instant power from a mains outlet. 1. Attach the DC coupler to the camera. · Align the triangle on the DC coupler with the line on the camera. · Slide the coupler up in the direction of the arrow, until it clicks into place. 2. Connect the DC coupler to the adapter. 3. Plug the adapter into a mains outlet. 4. Detach the DC coupler after use. · Press and hold the BATT. RELEASE button, while you slide the coupler down. · Always turn the camera off before removing the power source. 17 E Charging and attaching the battery pack 3 1 2 4 Preparation Your battery pack was partially charged before it left the factory. It should have enough power for you to check that your camera is working properly. However, you must charge the battery pack fully if you want it to power the camera for more than a few minutes. 1. Attach the battery pack to the power adapter. · Align the triangle on the battery pack with the line on the power adapter. · Slide the battery across until it clicks into place. · Make sure the DC coupler is not connected. 2. Plug the adapter into a mains outlet. · The charge indicator flashes red to show that charging is in progress. Single flashes mean that the battery pack is less than 50% charged. Double flashes mean that it is between 50% and 75% charged. Triple flashes mean that it is more than 75% charged. · The indicator glows steadily when the battery pack is fully charged. 3. Take the battery pack off the adapter and attach it to the camera. · Align the triangle on the battery pack with the line on the camcorder, then slide the battery up in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place. 4. Remove the battery pack after use. · Press and hold the BATT. RELEASE button, while you slide the battery down. · Always turn the camera off before removing the power source. Notes: · You can find detailed notes for using the batteries in the "Notes on Using the Batteries" on p. 97. These notes include charging and recording times and how to install the back-up battery. · Using the optional CH-910 Dual Battery Charger/Holder you can power the camera from two battery packs for longer continuous recording. You can exchange the battery packs independently without cutting the power to the camcorder. In addition, the CH-910 can charge two batteries consecutively when it is connected to a mains outlet. 18 CA-910 Compact Power Adapter Specifications Power supply Power consumption Rated output Operating temperature range Dimensions Weight 100­240 V AC, 50­60 Hz 16 W Adapter mode: 6.0 V, 1.7 A DC Charger mode: 8.4 V, 1.2 A DC 0ºC­40ºC (32ºF­104ºF) 63 × 127.5 × 43 mm (2 1/2 × 5 × 1 3/4 in) 340 g (12 oz) 400 g (14 1/8 oz) : Uk, Hongkong model 360 g (12 3/4 oz) : Australia model E Preparation Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. Sbject to change without notice. 19 Loading a Cassette E EJECT CLO SE TH IS FI RST . Preparation Use video cassettes marked with the D logo only.* Loading and unloading 1. Make sure that you have inserted a power source. 2. Slide the EJECT 5 button across to release the cover. · Wait a couple of seconds for the cassette compartment to open automatically. 3. Load or unload the cassette. · Insert the cassette gently with the window facing out. · Remove the cassette by pulling it straight out. 4. Press the P mark on the compartment until it clicks. 5. Click the cover back into place. * D is a trade mark. Notes: · After loading a cassette, use record search (p. 43) to find the point where you want to start recording. · Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing automatically, or attempt to close the cover. · Do not leave the cassette in the camera after use -- return it to its case and store it in a cool, clean, dry place. · Close the inner door before closing the outer door. 20 Protecting tapes from accidental erasure E REC SAVE REC SAVE Preparation To protect your recording from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette so that it exposes the hole and the red mark. (This switch position is usually labeled SAVE or ERASE OFF.) If you load this cassette and put the camera in record pause mode (p. 33), "THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION" is displayed for approx. 4 seconds and then the v mark flashes in the display. The camera also shows the above phrase if you accidentally press the 2 (record) button with the camera switched to VCR mode. If you want to record on the cassette again, slide the tab back so the hole is closed, and the red mark covered. Handling cassettes · To protect the tape heads, transfer cassettes directly from the tape case to the camcorder -- do not open the tape protect cover or touch the tape itself. · Do not use cassettes where the tape has been damaged or rejoined -- they may damage the camcorder. · Do not insert anything into the small holes on the cassette or cover them with cellophane tape. · Handle cassettes with care -- dropping them or exposing them to external shocks may cause internal damage. · Store cassettes in the provided case, rewinding them to the start of the tape first, and then storing them upright. · A cassette with metal plated terminals may become dirty with use, affecting information transfer. Therefore, after using a tape around ten times, be sure to clean the terminals with a cotton wool bud. Cassette memory You are unable to use the cassette memory function with this camcorder. 21 Supporting the Camera E Prepare the lens cap · Attach/remove the lens cap as shown. Attach the SP-100 shoulder pad · For extra comfort and control, attach the shoulder pad to the camera. · Clip the adapter unit onto the base of the camcorder and tighten the fixing screw using a coin. · When you are not using the shoulder pad, fold it in towards the camera until it clicks into the storage position. Preparation Adjust the grip belt · Adjust the length of the grip belt strap so that you can operate the start/stop button and zoom control effectively. Attach the shoulder strap · For extra security and portability, attach the shoulder strap before using the camera. · Pass the ends through the attachment bars and adjust the length as shown. Notes: · Be careful not to leave the viewfinder exposed to bright sunlight, or it may damage the LCD. (The light is concentrated by the viewfinder lens.) Either turn the EYE POINT SELECT switch to the FAR setting, or change the angle of the viewfinder to move it out of direct sunlight. · Place the camera on a table or secure surface when attaching the shoulder pad, grip belt or strap. 22 Using the Menus 2, 11 MENU VCR OFF 1 POWER A Tv Av M E START/ STOP SELF TIMER PHOTO W ZOOM T 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 IRIS/ SELEC T ON SCREEN DATA CODE MENU EXECUTE ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB. Preparation Selecting from the Menus 1. Turn the POWER dial to a recording program or to VCR. 2. Press the MENU button to open the menu. · One of the main menu appears, according to the POWER dial setting. 3. Turn the IRIS/SELECT dial and move the arrow to the desired submenu. 4. Press the IRIS/SELECT dial in to select. · The submenu appears. 5. Turn the IRIS/SELECT dial and move the arrow to the desired function. 6. Press the IRIS/SELECT dial in to select. · The function and its settings only appear. 7. Turn the IRIS/SELECT dial and move the arrow to the desired setting. 8. Press the IRIS/SELECT dial in to select. · The function is set to and you return to the submenu. 9. Turn the IRIS/SELECT dial and select the arrow to [ RETURN. 10. Press the IRIS/SELECT dial in to select. · You return to the main menu. 11. Press the MENU button. · The main menu disappears. Notes: · Pressing the MENU button at any time closes the menu. · Selecting [ RETURN takes you back one menu, or closes the main menu. · Items that are unavailable due to the setting of other menu items or program AE modes, appear in purple. · You may find it convenient to use the wireless controller to move around the menus. Press the MENU button to open/close the menu and use the arrow keys to in place of turning the IRIS/SELECT dial. Push the EXECUTE button to select. · Pressing the start/stop button or the PHOTO button will close the menu and start recording. · You can display the menus on a connected TV screen by turning TV SCREEN on through the menu or using the wireless controller's TV SCREEN button. See p. 87 for TV hookup instructions. 23 List of Menus E Turn to the appropriate page for a detailed explanation of each function. q CAM. MENU Appears when the POWER dial is set to camera mode. There are 6 (+1) submenus within the CAM. MENU. q To camera set up submenu w To custom preset submenu e To VCR set up submenu r To display set up submenu t To system submenu y To custom key submenu u Close the main menu CAM. MENU SE L. SETSET MENUC L OS E q e t u Preparation CAM. S E T UP CS TM PRE S E T VCR S E T UP D I S P. S E T UP S Y S T EM CUS TOM K E Y S RE T URN w r y q Camera set up submenu q Movie mode w 16:9 effect e Zebra pattern r Zebra pattern level t Grip zoom control y Handle-top zoom control u Clear scan i Return w Custom preset submenu o Preset No. !0 Colour gain !1 Colour phase !2 Sharpness !3 Setup level !4 Return q q e t u C AM. S E T UP SE L. SETSET MENUC L OS E MOV I E MODE · · NORMA L 1 6 : 9 · · · · · · · · OF F Z E BRA · · · · · · · OF F Z E BRA L E V E L · 9 0 Z OOM GR I P · · · V AR I A B L E Z OOM HAND L E · MED I UM C L E AR SCAN · · ­ ­ ­ RE T URN w r y i w o !1 !3 C S TM PRE S E T SE L. SETSET MENUC L OS E P RE S E T N o . · · < 1 > + C O L OR GA I N · · R C O L OR PHA S E · G + S HARPNE S S · · · + S E T UP L E V E L · RE T URN !0 !2 !4 e VCR set up submenu !5 Record mode !6 Audio mode !7 Audio 1 input sensitivity !8 Audio 2 input sensitivity !9 Power save @0 Self timer @1 To INTERVAL TIMER submenu @2 Return e !5 !6 !8 @1 V CR S E T UP SE L. SETSET MENUC L OS E R EC MODE · · · · S P A UD I O MODE · · 1 2 bit S T ­ 1 A UD I O 1 I N · · L I NE A UD I O 2 I N · · L I NE PWR S A V E · · · · SHU T O F F S E L F T. · · · · · O F F I N T ERV A L RE T URN !7 !9 @0 @2 24 r Display set up submenu @3 EVF colour @4 16:9 guide line display @5 TV screen @6 Guide information @7 Return r @3 @5 @7 D I S P. S E T UP SE L. SETSET MENUC L OS E E V F CO L OR · · · 1 6 : 9 GU I DE S · OF F T V SCRE EN · · · ON G U I DE I N FO · · OF F RE T URN E @4 @6 t System submenu @8 Sensor @9 Tally lamp #0 Character recording #1 DV control #2 Time zone/Daylight saving time #3 Date/time set #4 Return t @8 #0 #2 #4 S Y S T EM SE L. SETSET MENUC L OS E S ENSOR · · · · · · ON T A L L Y L AMP · · ON C HAR. REC · · · · OF F D V CON T RO L · · OF F T . ZONE / DS T · · ­ ­ ­ D / T I ME S E T · · ­ ­ . ­ ­ ­ . ­ ­ ­ ­ ­­ : ­­ ­­ RE T URN Preparation @9 #1 #3 y Custom key submenu #5 Custom key 1 select #6 Custom key 2 select #7 Return y #5 #7 C US TOM K E Y S KEY 1 · · · KEY 2 · · · RE T URN ···· ···· SE L. SETSET MENUC L OS E I NDE X WR I T E Z E BRA #6 25 E q VCR MENU Appears when the POWER dial is set to VCR. There are 4 submenus within the VCR MENU. q To VCR set up submenu w To display set up submenu e To system submenu r To custom key submenu t Close the main menu VCR MENU SE L. SETSET MENUC L OS E q e t VCR S E T UP D I S P. S E T UP S Y S T EM CUS TOM K E Y S RE T URN w r Preparation q VCR set up menu q Record mode w Output channel e Audio 1 in sensitivity r Audio 2 in sensitivity t Mix select y Audio mode u Return q q e t u V CR S E T UP R EC MODE · · · O U T PU T CH · · A UD I O 1 I N · A UD I O 2 I N · M I X S E L EC T · A UD I O MODE · RE T URN · · · · · · SE L. SETSET MENUC L OS E SP L/R L I NE L I NE V AR I A B L E 1 2 bit S T ­ 1 w r y w Display set up submenu i EVF colour o Displays !0 6-second auto date !1 Data code !2 Date/time select !3 Custom keys display !4 Return w i !0 !2 !4 D I S P. S E T UP SE L. SETSET MENUC L OS E E V F CO L OR · · · D I S P L A Y S · · · · ON 6 S EC. DA T E · · · OF F D A T A CODE · · · DA T E / T I ME D / T I ME S E L . · DA T E & T I ME C US TOM K E Y S · O F F RE T URN o !1 !3 e System submenu !5 Sensor !6 Return e !5 S Y S T EM S ENSOR · · RE T URN ··· SE L. SETSET MENUC L OS E · ON !6 26 r Custom key submenu !7 Custom key 1 select !8 Custom key 2 select !9 Return r !7 !9 C US TOM K E Y S KEY 1 · · · KEY 2 · · · RE T URN ··· ··· SE L. SETSET MENUC L OS E · T V SCRE EN · DA T A CODE E !8 Preparation 27 Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamps E The supplied wireless controller can operate the camera from a distance of up to 5 m (16 feet). Point it at either of the camera's remote sensors while you press the buttons. The tally lamps light up to let you know that the camera is in range and responding to your commands. There are five functions which can only be operated using the wireless controller: · Special playback (p. 76) · Zero set memory (p. 80) · Index/photo/date search (p. 79) · Audio mix (p. 95) Preparation Inserting batteries Insert two AAA batteries, following the = and markings. Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the batteries. Notes: · When using the wireless controller in brightly lit places or outdoors, the effective range will be less. · The camera may have difficulty picking up the remote control signals at extremely close range. · Do not leave the controller exposed to direct sunlight, or in hot or humid places. · When the batteries run out, replace them both together. · Make sure the shoulder strap does not obstruct the tally sensors. 28 Turning off the remote sensors The remote sensors can be turned off to prevent interference from other Canon wireless controllers being used nearby. E SYSTEM SENSOR······ OFF (see p. 25) 1. Open either the camera menu or the VCR menu, and select SYSTEM. 2. Select SENSOR, then select OFF setting. 3. Close the menu. · B appears in the viewfinder. Preparation Turning off the tally lamps The tally lamps let you know that the camera is recording. However, the flashing of the front lamp may be reflected into the lens during close-up recording, or when recording through glass. You may therefore decide to turn them off. SYSTEM