Canon XM1 Manuals

Table of Contents

• 2

  Important Usage Instructions
• 3

  Contents
• 4

  Thank You for Choosing a Canon
• 4

  Getting Started
• 5

  Quick Overview
• 5

  Introducing the XM1
• 6

  Finding Your Way Around the XM1
• 7

  Product View
• 10

  The XM1 System Diagram (Availability Differs From Area to Area)
• 11

  Optional Accessories
• 11

  Battery Packs
• 11

  CB-910 Car Battery Adapter
• 11

  WD-58 Wide-Converter
• 12

  HC-4000 System Case
• 12

  Vl-10Li Battery Video Light
• 12

  CH-910 Dual Battery Charger/ Holder
• 12

  DK-1 DV Capture Kit
• 13

  Attaching the Lens Hood
• 14

  Powering the XM1
• 14

  Connecting the Camera to a Mains Outlet
• 15

  Charging and Attaching the Battery Pack
• 16

  CA-910 Compact Power Adapter
• 17

  Loading a Cassette
• 17

  Loading and Unloading
• 18

  Protecting Tapes From Accidental Erasure
• 18

  Handling Cassettes
• 18

  Cassette Memory
• 19

  Basic Recording
• 19

  Before You Start Recording
• 19

  To Record
• 19

  Using the STANDBY Lever
• 20

  When You Have Finished Recording
• 20

  Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP)
• 21

  Turning the Camera Recording Displays ON/OFF
• 21

  Microphone Attenuator
• 21

  Confirmation/Warning Beeps
• 21

  Demonstration Mode
• 22

  Zooming
• 22

  20X Optical Zoom
• 22

  40X/100X Digital Zoom
• 23

  Using the LCD Screen
• 23

  Open the LCD Screen
• 23

  Changing the Angle of the LCD Screen
• 24

  Adjusting the LCD Screen
• 24

  Allowing the Subject to Monitor Recording
• 25

  Indicators That Appear in the LCD Display When "Mirror" Is Selected
• 25

  Built-In Speaker and Headphone Terminal
• 26

  Playing Back a Cassette
• 26

  Other Playback Modes
• 27

  Special Playback
• 28

  Connections for Playback On a TV Screen
• 28

  If Your TV (Or VCR) Has a SCART Terminal (Without S-Video)
• 28

  If Your TV (Or VCR) Has an S-Video Input Terminal
• 29

  If Your TV (Or VCR) Has Audio/Video Input Terminals
• 30

  Tips for Making Better Videos
• 30

  Holding the Camera
• 30

  Using a Tripod
• 30

  Sound Recording
• 31

  Composition
• 31

  Picture Angle
• 31

  Camera Moves
• 32

  Using the Full Range of Features
• 32

  Turning the Optical Image Stabilizer Off
• 33

  Selecting From the Menus
• 33

  Camera Menu (CAM.MENU)
• 33

  VCR Menu
• 35

  Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamp
• 35

  Inserting Batteries
• 36

  Setting the Remote Sensor Mode
• 37

  Turning Off the Tally Lamp
• 38

  Setting the Date and Time
• 38

  Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time
• 39

  Setting the Clock
• 40

  Setting the Display Style
• 40

  Date and Time Display
• 40

  Six-Second Auto Date
• 41

  Using the ND Filter
• 42

  Taking Still Pictures (Photo Mode)
• 44

  Using a Canon Speedlite for Flash Photography (Optional)
• 44

  Flash Charging
• 45

  Choosing the Movie Mode (Normal/Frame)
• 46

  Searching and Reviewing While Recording
• 46

  Record Search
• 46

  Record Review
• 47

  Using the Various Recording Programs
• 47

  Easy Recording
• 47

  Availability of Functions in Each Recording Program
• 48

  Auto
• 48

  Giving Priority to Shutter Speed (Shutter-Priority: Tv)
• 49

  Giving Priority to the Aperture (Aperture-Priority: Av)
• 49

  Manual
• 49

  Sand & Snow
• 49

  Spotlight
• 50

  Using Digital Effects
• 50

  Fade Trigger
• 50

  Black and White
• 50

  Slim
• 51

  Operating the Digital Effects
• 51

  16:9 (Widescreen TV Recording)
• 52

  Audio Recording
• 52

  Selecting the Audio Mode
• 52

  Wind Screen
• 53

  Setting the Self-Timer
• 54

  Manual Exposure Adjustment
• 55

  About the Shutter Speed
• 55

  About the Iris
• 55

  About the Gain
• 56

  Exposure Lock/Adjustment
• 57

  Adjusting the Focus
• 57

  Temporary Focus Override
• 57

  Manual Focus
• 58

  Using AE Shift
• 59

  Adjusting Camera Sharpness
• 60

  Adjusting Colour Phase
• 61

  Using the Zebra Pattern
• 62

  Adjusting the White Balance
• 62

  Setting the White Balance
• 64

  Displaying Data Code
• 66

  Searching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search)
• 67

  Returning to a Pre-Marked Position
• 68

  The Dubbing Function
• 68

  Preparing for Dubbing
• 68

  Setting the Camera to Control Your VCR
• 69

  Editing
• 69

  Using the Dubbing Function for the First Time
• 69

  Preparations & Setting Up
• 69

  Setting RECORDER
• 70

  Recorder
• 71

  Dubbing to a VCR
• 72

  Cut-In and Cut-Out Adjustments
• 72

  How to Calculate the Best Adjustment for the "Cut-In" and "Cut-Out" Points
• 73

  Simple Editing to a VCR
• 73

  Preparations
• 73

  Basic Editing
• 73

  REMOTE Terminal
• 74

  Dubbing with Digital Video Equipment
• 74

  DV Terminal/Connections
• 75

  Copyright Signal
• 75

  DK-1 Kit
• 76

  Recording Over Existing Scenes (A/V Insert Editing)
• 76

  The Tape in the Camera
• 76

  The Playback Tape
• 78

  Audio Dubbing
• 78

  To Connect the External Microphone
• 80

  Preparing the Camera
• 80

  Adjust the Viewfinder
• 80

  Adjust the Grip Belt
• 80

  Attach the Shoulder Strap
• 81

  Notes On Using the Batteries
• 81

  Charging and Recording Times
• 81

  How Much Power Is Left?
• 81

  Remaining Time Indicator
• 82

  Taking Care of the Battery Pack
• 82

  Charging the Backup Battery
• 83

  Additional Information
• 83

  Recycling the Internal Rechargeable Battery
• 84

  Setting the Audio MIX
• 85

  Selecting Audio Output Channels
• 86

  Camera Holding Styles
• 86

  Choose the Grip
• 86

  Standard Holding Style
• 86

  Low-Angle Recording
• 87

  Maintenance
• 87

  Cautions
• 87

  Storage
• 88

  Using the Camera Abroad
• 89

  Condensation
• 89

  Protecting the Camera From Condensation
• 89

  What Happens When Condensation Is Detected
• 89

  What You Should Do
• 90

  Troubleshooting
• 90

  Recording/Playback
• 92

  Miscellaneous
• 92

  About the LCD Viewfinder
• 92

  About the CCD
• 93

  Screen Displays
• 93

  Turning Off the LCD Screen Displays
• 96

  Time Code
• 96

  Recording Reminder
• 96

  Caution Phrases
• 97

  Specifications
• 97

  Xm1
• 97

  BP-915 Battery Pack
• 98

  Index