Other Camcorder Functions/Settings - Canon XL H1A Instruction Manual

Other Camcorder Functions/Settings

Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP)
When recording in Standard Definition (SD mode) only, you can choose between SP (standard play)
and LP (long play). LP extends the tape usage by 1.5 times.
MENU
RECORDING SETUP
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To change to LP mode, open the menu and select [RECORDING SETUP]. Select [REC
MODE], set it to [LP] and close the menu.
Depending on the tape and its usage condition, the picture and sound recorded in LP mode
may be distorted. We recommend using the SP mode for important recordings.
If you record in both SP and LP modes on the same tape, the playback picture may become
distorted, and the time code may not be written correctly.
If you play back a tape that has been recorded in LP mode with another digital device on this
camcorder, or vice versa, the picture and sound may become distorted.
Superimposing the Screen Displays
Character recording is a feature that allows for the superimposition of meta data - year, month, day, hour
and minute - permanently burned on to the video. This is ideal for surveillance and law enforcement use.
MENU
SYSTEM/
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Open the menu and select [SYSTEM/
the menu.
Make sure to set [CHAR. REC] to [OFF] when you do not wish to superimpose the screen displays.
Superimposed screen displays cannot be erased later.
When you activate the superimposed screen displays you cannot change the [TV SCREEN]
setting; Also, the [COMP. OUT] setting will change to [1080i/480i] and the [480i] setting option
cannot be selected.
Turning Off the LED Indicators
This option will turn off the POWER, CARD access, HD selection and HDV/DV Terminal indicators as
well as the tally lamp, even when the camcorder is operating.
MENU
SYSTEM/
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Open the menu and select [SYSTEM/
the menu.
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REC MODE•••••SP
CHAR. REC••••OFF
]. Select [CHAR. REC], set it to [ON] and close
LED ON/OFF••••OFF
]. Select [LED ON/OFF], set it to [OFF] and close