Using The Digital Video Control - Canon XL H1A Instruction Manual

Using the Digital Video Control

This feature enables the XL H1 to control the record and stop functions of a connected IEEE1394
storage/recording device. The device must comply with the IEEE1394 AV/C protocol.
Windows XP (SP2) users can use the CONSOLE software (sold separately) to download video and
audio recordings (in HDV or DV standards) from the camcorder to the computer's hard disk. For details
refer to the software's help modules.
MENU
SYSTEM/
( 31)
1. Open the menu and select [SYSTEM/
close the menu.
2. Press the start/stop button.
When the XL H1 is in record pause mode:
XL H1: Recording
When the XL H1 is recording:
XL H1: Record pause mode
When the XL H1 is not ready for recording (no cassette loaded etc.)
Connected device: Recording/record pause mode
After loading a cassette while the connected device is recording:
XL H1: Recording
Pressing the start/stop button again:
XL H1: Record pause mode
The status of the connected device is indicated as follows:
– – –
xxx min Recording on the computer's hard disk
While both the XL H1 and a connected device are recording, if the XL H1 stops recording because
of a condition other than pressing the start/stop button (e.g., if the tape has reached its end), the
connected device will continue recording.
When connecting two XL H1s with a DV cable, make sure to set [DV CONTROL] of the connected
device to [OFF].
Up to 2 other devices can be connected to the XL H1 for DV control.
With some non-Canon devices: The DV control may not work properly depending on the connected
device.
As long as the built-in rechargeable lithium battery is charged, the camcorder retains the DV control
setting even if you turn the power off. Make sure to check the setting after using the DV control
function, as the tape in the connected device may be overwritten.
DV CONTROL•••OFF
]. Select [DV CONTROL], set it to [ON] and
Connected device: Recording
Connected device: Record pause mode
Connected device: Continues recording
Connected device: Record pause mode
Connected device is recording
Connected device is in record pause or stop mode
Connected device is in a mode other than record pause or stop
[DV CONTROL] is set to [ON], but no DV device is connected
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