Table Of Contents - Canon XH A1S Instruction Manual

Contents
Introduction
The XH G1S / XH A1S - A Broad Range of Capabilities ................................................................................... 5
About this Manual ............................................................................................................................................. 6
Checking the Supplied Accessories................................................................................................................ 10
Components Guide ......................................................................................................................................... 11
Preparations
Preparing the Power Supply............................................................................................................................ 16
Preparing the Camcorder ................................................................................................................................ 19
Using the Wireless Controller .......................................................................................................................... 24
Loading/Removing a Cassette ........................................................................................................................ 25
Inserting/Removing a Memory Card ............................................................................................................... 26
Changing Settings with the MENU Button ...................................................................................................... 27
Language and Date/Time Settings .................................................................................................................. 28
Recording
Recording ........................................................................................................................................................ 30
Selecting the Signal Standard and Aspect Ratio ............................................................................................ 34
Locating the End of the Last Scene ................................................................................................................ 34
Zooming .......................................................................................................................................................... 35
Adjusting the Focus......................................................................................................................................... 37
Using the ND Filter .......................................................................................................................................... 41
Selecting the Frame Rate ................................................................................................................................ 42
Setting the Time Code..................................................................................................................................... 44
Synchronizing the Camcorder's Time Code....................................................................................... 46
Setting the User Bit ......................................................................................................................................... 48
Audio Recording.............................................................................................................................................. 49
Image Stabilizer ............................................................................................................................................... 54
Using the Programmed AE Modes.................................................................................................................. 55
Recording in Manual Mode ............................................................................................................................. 58
Recording in Shutter-Priority (Tv) Mode .......................................................................................................... 60
Recording in Aperture-Priority (Av) Mode........................................................................................................ 61
Adjusting the Exposure ................................................................................................................................... 62
AE Shift............................................................................................................................................................ 62
Gain ................................................................................................................................................................. 63
White Balance ................................................................................................................................................. 65
Zebra Pattern................................................................................................................................................... 67
Color Correction .............................................................................................................................................. 68
Skin Detail Function......................................................................................................................................... 70
Selective Noise Reduction .............................................................................................................................. 71
Clear Scan ....................................................................................................................................................... 72
Custom Keys ................................................................................................................................................... 73
Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal................................................................................................................. 77
External Connections
Video Signal Output Standards ....................................................................................................................... 78
Connecting to a Monitor/TV ............................................................................................................................ 79
Audio Output ................................................................................................................................................... 83
Digital Video Control........................................................................................................................................ 85
Recording an External Video Signal (HDV/DV In, Analog Line-In)................................................................... 86
Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter) ..................................................... 87
Connecting to a Computer .............................................................................................................................. 88
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