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Contents
Introduction
Important Usage Instructions ..............................2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........3
Thank you for choosing a Canon ........................6
Introducing the XL1 ............................................7
Preparation
Mounting and Removing XL Lenses ..................8
Adjusting the Viewfinder Unit ..........................10
Attaching the External Microphone ..................12
Powering the XL1 ..............................................13
Loading a Cassette ............................................15
Supporting the Camera ......................................17
Selecting from the Menus ..................................18
Setting the Date and Time ..................................22
Recording
Basic Recording ................................................23
Zooming (for Zoom Lenses) ..............................25
Stabilizer On/Off ..............................................27
Taking Still Pictures (Photo Mode)....................29
Using the Various Recording Programs ............32
Activating the Slow Shutter ..............................35
Selecting the Audio Mode ..................................36
Recording ..........................................................37
Recording ..........................................................38
Making a Sound Check ......................................39
Fading In and Out Between Scenes ..................40
Setting the Self-Timer ........................................42
(optional) ..........................................................43
The serial number of this product may be found on the bottom
of the camera. No others have the same serial number as
yours. You should record the number and other vital
information here and retain this book as a permanent record of
your purchase to aid identification in case of theft.
~ When Making Manual Adjustments ...~
Adjusting the Focus ..........................................44
Adjusting the Exposure ......................................45
Using AE Shift ..................................................46
Using the Zebra Pattern......................................47
Adjusting the Gain ............................................48
Adjusting the White Balance..............................49
Playback
Playing back a Cassette ......................................51
Displaying Data Code ........................................54
(Photo Search) ..................................................55
Connections for Playback on a TV Screen ........56
Editing to a VCR ................................................57
(DV terminal conforming to IEEE1394) ..........58
Selecting the Audio Output ................................60
Additional Information
Notes on Using the Batteries..............................62
Camera Holding Styles ......................................65
Maintenance ..............................................................66
Troubleshooting..................................................69
The XL1 System Diagram ................................72
Optional Accessories ..........................................73
Finding Your Way Around the XL1 ..................76
Screen Displays ..................................................80
Specifications ....................................................85
Index ..................................................................86
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model Name XL1
Serial No.
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