CANON XM1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Pdf Download

Important Usage Instructions

Contents

Thank You for Choosing a Canon

Getting Started

Quick Overview

Introducing the XM1

Finding Your Way Around the XM1

Product View

The XM1 System Diagram (Availability Differs from Area to Area)

Optional Accessories

Battery Packs

CB-910 Car Battery Adapter

WD-58 Wide-Converter

HC-4000 System Case

VL-10Li Battery Video Light

CH-910 Dual Battery Charger/ Holder

DK-1 DV Capture Kit

Attaching the Lens Hood

Powering the XM1

Connecting the Camera to a Mains Outlet

Charging and Attaching the Battery Pack

CA-910 Compact Power Adapter

Loading a Cassette

Loading and Unloading

Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure

Handling Cassettes

Cassette Memory

Basic Recording

Before You Start Recording

To Record

Using the STANDBY Lever

When You Have Finished Recording

Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP)

Turning the Camera Recording Displays ON/OFF

Microphone Attenuator

Confirmation/Warning Beeps

Demonstration Mode

Zooming

20X Optical Zoom

40X/100X Digital Zoom

Using the LCD Screen

Open the LCD Screen

Changing the Angle of the LCD Screen

Adjusting the LCD Screen

Allowing the Subject to Monitor Recording

Indicators that Appear in the LCD Display When "Mirror" Is Selected

Built-In Speaker and Headphone Terminal

Playing Back a Cassette

Other Playback Modes

Special Playback

Connections for Playback on a TV Screen

If Your TV (or VCR) Has a SCART Terminal (Without S-Video)

If Your TV (or VCR) Has an S-Video Input Terminal

If Your TV (or VCR) Has Audio/Video Input Terminals

Tips for Making Better Videos

Holding the Camera

Using a Tripod

Sound Recording

Composition

Picture Angle

Camera Moves

Using the Full Range of Features

Turning the Optical Image Stabilizer off

Selecting from the Menus

Camera Menu (CAM.MENU)

VCR Menu

Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamp

Inserting Batteries

Setting the Remote Sensor Mode

Turning off the Tally Lamp

Setting the Date and Time

Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time

Setting the Clock

Setting the Display Style

Date and Time Display

Six-Second Auto Date

Using the ND Filter

Taking Still Pictures (Photo Mode)

Using a Canon Speedlite for Flash Photography (Optional)

Flash Charging

Choosing the Movie Mode (Normal/Frame)

Searching and Reviewing While Recording

Record Search

Record Review

Using the Various Recording Programs

Easy Recording

Availability of Functions in each Recording Program

Auto

Giving Priority to Shutter Speed (Shutter-Priority: Tv)

Giving Priority to the Aperture (Aperture-Priority: Av)

Manual

Sand & Snow

Spotlight

Using Digital Effects

Fade Trigger

Black and White

Slim

Operating the Digital Effects

16:9 (Widescreen TV Recording)

Audio Recording

Selecting the Audio Mode

Wind Screen

Setting the Self-Timer

Manual Exposure Adjustment

About the Shutter Speed

About the Iris

About the Gain

Exposure Lock/Adjustment

Adjusting the Focus

Temporary Focus Override

Manual Focus

Using AE Shift

Adjusting Camera Sharpness

Adjusting Colour Phase

Using the Zebra Pattern

Adjusting the White Balance

Setting the White Balance

Displaying Data Code

Searching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search)

Returning to a Pre-Marked Position

The Dubbing Function

Preparing for Dubbing

Setting the Camera to Control Your VCR

Editing

Using the Dubbing Function for the First Time

Preparations & Setting up

Setting RECORDER

Recorder

Dubbing to a VCR

Cut-In and Cut-Out Adjustments

How to Calculate the Best Adjustment for the "Cut-In" and "Cut-Out" Points

Simple Editing to a VCR

Preparations

Basic Editing

REMOTE Terminal

Dubbing with Digital Video Equipment

DV Terminal/Connections

Copyright Signal

DK-1 Kit

Recording over Existing Scenes (A/V Insert Editing)

The Tape in the Camera

The Playback Tape

Audio Dubbing

To Connect the External Microphone

Preparing the Camera

Adjust the Viewfinder

Adjust the Grip Belt

Attach the Shoulder Strap

Notes on Using the Batteries

Charging and Recording Times

How Much Power Is Left?

Remaining Time Indicator

Taking Care of the Battery Pack

Charging the Backup Battery

Additional Information

Recycling the Internal Rechargeable Battery

Setting the Audio MIX

Selecting Audio Output Channels

Camera Holding Styles

Choose the Grip

Standard Holding Style

Low-Angle Recording

Maintenance

Cautions

Storage

Using the Camera Abroad

Condensation

Protecting the Camera from Condensation

What Happens When Condensation Is Detected

What You Should Do

Troubleshooting

Recording/Playback

Miscellaneous

About the LCD Viewfinder

About the CCD

Screen Displays

Turning off the LCD Screen Displays

Time Code

Recording Reminder

Caution Phrases

Specifications

Xm1

BP-915 Battery Pack

Index

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