Canon XL H1A Instruction Manual page 43

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.
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 lever towards the lens to
prevent accidental operation.
Power Saving Mechanisms
STANDBY Button
Pressing the STANDBY button for more than 1 second in record pause or VCR STOP mode activates the
power save mode (The message "ENTERING POWER STANDBY" will be displayed). This shuts the power
down to the camera and VCR sections while maintaining the camera settings. The camcorder retains the
exposure lock and color bars settings. Press the STANDBY button again to turn the camcorder back on.
Power Save Function
In order to protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will enter the power save mode (VCR STOP) after
3 minutes in record pause mode. If left 2 more minutes without any operation, the camcorder will automatically
shut off. However, you can activate or deactivate the camcorder's automatic shut-off with the [POWER SAVE]
option in the [SYSTEM/
powered, so the camcorder will retain camera settings such as aperture and shutter speed. Therefore, you
can adjust the camera section without worrying about the automatic shut-off. This mode, where only the VCR
is shut off (VCR STOP) can also be assigned to a custom key (
MENU
SYSTEM/
( 31)
Open the menu and select [SYSTEM/
and close the menu.
When set to [ON]: To turn the camcorder on, press the STANDBY button or set the POWER dial to
OFF and then back to a recording program.
When set to [OFF]: To start recording, press the start/stop button. To go into record pause mode,
use the custom key (
] submenu. Even if the power save is set to [ON], the camera section will still be
POWER SAVE•••ON
]. Select [POWER SAVE], select a setting option
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E
LOCK lever
Start/stop
button
Zoom lever
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