Using The Dv Control - Canon XL1SA Instruction Manual

Using the DV Control

When equipment such as another camcorder or video recording device, is connected to the XL1S with a DV
cable, its record/record pause operation can be controlled by pressing the XL1S' start/stop button.
1. Open the camera menu and select SYSTEM.
2. Select DV CONTROL, then select ON setting.
3. Close the menu.
SYSTEM
(see p. 27)
A. When the camera is in record pause mode:
Pressing the start/stop button starts recording on both the XL1S and the connected equipment.
B. When the camera is recording:
Pressing the start/stop button puts both the XL1S and the connected equipment in record pause mode.
C. When the camera does not record (cassette not loaded, etc.):
Pressing the start/stop button puts the connected equipment in record and record pause modes repeatedly.
D. When a cassette is loaded while the connected equipment is recording:
The XL1S first enters record pause mode.
Pressing the start/stop button starts recording on the XL1S and the connected equipment continues
recording. Pressing the start/stop button the second time puts both the XL1S and the connected equipment
in record pause mode (same as B above).
When the connected equipment is recording, [REC] appears in the viewfinder, if the equipment is in stop,
[STOP] appears. When the equipment is not in record, record pause and stop mode, [– – –] appears, and the
"DV controllable" equipment is not connected [DV IF] appears (DV IF flashes)
Notes:
• When both the XL1S and the connected equipment are recording but the XL1S stops recording
unexpectedly (end of the tape, etc.), the equipment continues recording.
• When you use 2 XL1S' for DV control, make sure to turn the DV CONTROL off of the "connected
equipment".
• Up to 2 video units (total) can be connected for DV control.
• Some equipment may not work correctly.
• DV control setting is memorized even when you turn the power off (by backup battery), be sure to check
the setting after you use the DV control as the tape in the connected equipment may be erased.
• Cable length is up to 4.5m.
DV CONTROL•• OFF
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