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  • Page 1 XL H 1 HD CAMCORDER IMAGE CONTROL INTEGRATION www.canondv.com...
  • Page 2 1080 HD resolution with choice of 60i, 30F, or 24F capture level controls • Total Control of every image parameter • Canon’s DIGIC DV II HD DSP chip for true HD • Uncompressed HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M) and SD-SDI signal image processing by 1440 x 1080, (SMPTE 259M) output...

  • Page 3: Frame Rates

    Genuine Canon Optics Canon is a worldwide leader in designing and manufacturing lenses for professional photography and broadcast television. The XL H1’s 20x HD zoom lens with SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization leverages Canon’s decades of expertise and delivers HD and SD video images of stunning clarity.

  • Page 4: Interchangeable Lenses

    Featuring Canon’s XL lens mount, the XL H1 can be fitted with a wide array of optional lenses. Canon’s EF Adapter XL enables users to attach many of Canon’s EF photographic lenses to achieve specialized image capture for telephoto and other applications.
  • Page 5 DIGIC DV II Canon's exclusive next-generation DiG!C DV II HD Digital Signal Processing chip processes the HD signal at 1440 x 1080 with 4:2:2 color sampling. XL H1 has the ability, through dual processors, to simultaneously record video and still images. Digital still images can be recorded in either digital color space or video color space.

  • Page 6: Gain Settings

    TOTAL IMAGE CONTROL Creating the perfect look requires total control over the image. The XL H1 provides Total Image Control of more than 23 variables, all independently adjustable. • Gain Settings -3dB, Auto, 0dB, +3db, +6dB, +12dB, and +18dB White Balance •...
  • Page 7 Horizontal Detail Frequency (HIGH, MIDDLE, LOW) • This adjusts the center frequency of the H detail. Horizontal/Vertical Detail Balance (-9 to +9) • This is for adjusting the horizontal/vertical percentage of detail correction. Coring (-9 to +9) • Adjusts the subtle noise components on the screen. Noise Reduction 1 (OFF, HIGH, MIDDLE, LOW) •...
  • Page 8 CONNECTIVITY INPUTS & OUTPUTS CONNECTIVITY INPUTS & OUTPUTS Industry Standard Connection Terminals Interface Jacks • • HD-SDI and SD-SDI [SMPTE 259 M, ITU-R BT.656 D-Connection Component Analog Video out, (optional upgrade)] output. The XL H1 provides 1080/60i and 480/60i (1080/50i and 576/50i uncompressed 1.485 Gigabit output with 4:2:2 color sampling.
  • Page 9 • 480 24F (2:3:3:2) film- • transfer mode (16:9 or 4:3) * Requires an optional upgrade available through Canon’s Factory Service Center Note: Actual frame rates are: 59.94, 29.97 and 23.976 fps Clear Scan Shutter Speed The recording of computer screens or other types of...

  • Page 10: Night Mode

    PROGRAM AUTO EXPOSURE These modes are designed for everyday shooting situations and for special circumstances. They include: • TV Mode “TV” stands for Time Value; in this mode the XL H1 automatically sets the lens aperture for a proper exposure based on the shutter speed that has been selected. •...

  • Page 11: Skin Tone Detail

    Total Image Control choices for needed. Canon’s optional Console software provides later recall. An additional 20 Custom Presets can be additional Image Control via a laptop or desktop...
  • Page 12 TELEVISION NEWS MOTION PICTURES INDIE PRODUCTIO NOMENCLATURE Stereo microphone POWER dial Stereo/Mono microphone selector Focus selector Viewfinder AF switch/ POSITION PRESET ON/SET switch Focus lever EXP. LOCK button Eye cup LENS RELEASE switch Lens hood SET button Focus ring IRIS dial/SELECT dial Zoom ring GAIN dial ND filter operating ring...
  • Page 13 NS COMMERCIALS MUSIC VIDEOS DOCUMENTARIES Handle zoom lever TC OUT terminal HD/SDI terminal Handle START/STOP control Handle PHOTO button GEN. LOCK terminal Battery pack PHONES LEVEL dial BATTERY RELEASE button phones terminal HDV indicator, HDV/DV IN/OUT terminal, L terminal Videocassette compartment START/STOP button and Focus &...

  • Page 14: Zebra Pattern

    And in addition to its front mic terminal, two rear-mounted XLR inputs are mic/line-level selectable and can provide Phantom Power (+48dB). For four-channel XLR audio input, Canon offers the optional MA-300 Microphone Adapter, with two additional XLR connectors. Four RCA audio input/output terminals on the XL H1’s...
  • Page 15 CANON CONSOLE SOFTWARE Canon Console is an advanced next- shooting is done on location or in a studio. generation software product developed Console is simply and conveniently to address the creative needs of XL H1 arranged in two basic environments, the users.

  • Page 16: Optional Accessories

    BP-970G Battery Pack Extender XL 1.6x Provides over 35% more recording time than the BP-950G. Attach this extender between a Canon XL lens and the XL H1 to boost the focal length of the lens by 1.6x. EF Adapter XL This allows users to attach Canon EF lenses to the XL H1.

  • Page 17: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Power Supply: 7.4 V DC (battery pack) Power Consumption: 7.8W (recording with autofocus, HD 20x L IS Lens mounted, HD mode) Television System: HD High Definition Video (HDV) 1080/60i; SD EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal Video Recording System: Rotary head, helical scanning, digital component recording;...
  • Page 18 ©2007 Canon U.S.A., Inc. All rights reserved. Canon is a registered trademark of Canon Inc. in the United States and may also be a registered trademark or trademark in other countries. IMAGEANYWARE is a trademark of Canon.

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