Canon XM1 Instruction Manual

Digital video camcorder

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Important Usage Instructions
Contents
Thank You for Choosing a Canon
Getting Started
Quick Overview
Introducing the XM1
Finding Your Way Around the XM1
Product View
The XM1 System Diagram (Availability Differs from Area to Area)
Optional Accessories
Battery Packs
CB-910 Car Battery Adapter
WD-58 Wide-Converter
HC-4000 System Case
VL-10Li Battery Video Light
CH-910 Dual Battery Charger/ Holder
DK-1 DV Capture Kit
Attaching the Lens Hood
Powering the XM1
Connecting the Camera to a Mains Outlet
Charging and Attaching the Battery Pack
CA-910 Compact Power Adapter
Loading a Cassette
Loading and Unloading
Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure
Handling Cassettes
Cassette Memory
Basic Recording
Before You Start Recording
To Record
Using the STANDBY Lever
When You Have Finished Recording
Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP)
Turning the Camera Recording Displays ON/OFF
Microphone Attenuator
Confirmation/Warning Beeps
Demonstration Mode
Zooming
20X Optical Zoom
40X/100X Digital Zoom
Using the LCD Screen
Open the LCD Screen
Changing the Angle of the LCD Screen
Adjusting the LCD Screen
Allowing the Subject to Monitor Recording
Indicators that Appear in the LCD Display When "Mirror" Is Selected
Built-In Speaker and Headphone Terminal
Playing Back a Cassette
Other Playback Modes
Special Playback
Connections for Playback on a TV Screen
If Your TV (or VCR) Has a SCART Terminal (Without S-Video)
If Your TV (or VCR) Has an S-Video Input Terminal
If Your TV (or VCR) Has Audio/Video Input Terminals
Tips for Making Better Videos
Holding the Camera
Using a Tripod
Sound Recording
Composition
Picture Angle
Camera Moves
Using the Full Range of Features
Turning the Optical Image Stabilizer off
Selecting from the Menus
Camera Menu (CAM.MENU)
VCR Menu
Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamp
Inserting Batteries
Setting the Remote Sensor Mode
Turning off the Tally Lamp
Setting the Date and Time
Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time
Setting the Clock
Setting the Display Style
Date and Time Display
Six-Second Auto Date
Using the ND Filter
Taking Still Pictures (Photo Mode)
Using a Canon Speedlite for Flash Photography (Optional)
Flash Charging
Choosing the Movie Mode (Normal/Frame)
Searching and Reviewing While Recording
Record Search
Record Review
Using the Various Recording Programs
Easy Recording
Availability of Functions in each Recording Program
Auto
Giving Priority to Shutter Speed (Shutter-Priority: Tv)
Giving Priority to the Aperture (Aperture-Priority: Av)
Manual
Sand & Snow
Spotlight
Using Digital Effects
Fade Trigger
Black and White
Slim
Operating the Digital Effects
16:9 (Widescreen TV Recording)
Audio Recording
Selecting the Audio Mode
Wind Screen
Setting the Self-Timer
Manual Exposure Adjustment
About the Shutter Speed
About the Iris
About the Gain
Exposure Lock/Adjustment
Adjusting the Focus
Temporary Focus Override
Manual Focus
Using AE Shift
Adjusting Camera Sharpness
Adjusting Colour Phase
Using the Zebra Pattern
Adjusting the White Balance
Setting the White Balance
Displaying Data Code
Searching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search)
Returning to a Pre-Marked Position
The Dubbing Function
Preparing for Dubbing
Setting the Camera to Control Your VCR
Editing
Using the Dubbing Function for the First Time
Preparations & Setting up
Setting RECORDER
Recorder
Dubbing to a VCR
Cut-In and Cut-Out Adjustments
How to Calculate the Best Adjustment for the "Cut-In" and "Cut-Out" Points
Simple Editing to a VCR
Preparations
Basic Editing
REMOTE Terminal
Dubbing with Digital Video Equipment
DV Terminal/Connections
Copyright Signal
DK-1 Kit
Recording over Existing Scenes (A/V Insert Editing)
The Tape in the Camera
The Playback Tape
Audio Dubbing
To Connect the External Microphone
Preparing the Camera
Adjust the Viewfinder
Adjust the Grip Belt
Attach the Shoulder Strap
Notes on Using the Batteries
Charging and Recording Times
How Much Power Is Left?
Remaining Time Indicator
Taking Care of the Battery Pack
Charging the Backup Battery
Additional Information
Recycling the Internal Rechargeable Battery
Setting the Audio MIX
Selecting Audio Output Channels
Camera Holding Styles
Choose the Grip
Standard Holding Style
Low-Angle Recording
Maintenance
Cautions
Storage
Using the Camera Abroad
Condensation
Protecting the Camera from Condensation
What Happens When Condensation Is Detected
What You Should Do
Troubleshooting
Recording/Playback
Miscellaneous
About the LCD Viewfinder
About the CCD
Screen Displays
Turning off the LCD Screen Displays
Time Code
Recording Reminder
Caution Phrases
Specifications
Xm1
BP-915 Battery Pack
Index

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