User Manuals: Canon XM1 Camcorder

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Canon XM1 Instruction Manual (101 pages)

Digital Video Camcorder

Brand: Canon | Category: Camcorder | Size: 5.1 MB

Important Usage Instructions
2
Contents
3
Thank You for Choosing a Canon
4
Getting Started
4
Quick Overview
5
Introducing the XM1
5
Finding Your Way Around the XM1
6
Product View
7
The XM1 System Diagram (Availability Differs from Area to Area)
10
Optional Accessories
11
Battery Packs
11
CB-910 Car Battery Adapter
11
WD-58 Wide-Converter
11
HC-4000 System Case
12
VL-10Li Battery Video Light
12
CH-910 Dual Battery Charger/ Holder
12
DK-1 DV Capture Kit
12
Attaching the Lens Hood
13
Powering the XM1
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Connecting the Camera to a Mains Outlet
14
Charging and Attaching the Battery Pack
15
CA-910 Compact Power Adapter
16
Loading a Cassette
17
Loading and Unloading
17
Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure
18
Handling Cassettes
18
Cassette Memory
18
Basic Recording
19
Before You Start Recording
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To Record
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Using the STANDBY Lever
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When You Have Finished Recording
20
Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP)
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Turning the Camera Recording Displays ON/OFF
21
Microphone Attenuator
21
Confirmation/Warning Beeps
21
Demonstration Mode
21
Zooming
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20X Optical Zoom
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40X/100X Digital Zoom
22
Using the LCD Screen
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Open the LCD Screen
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Changing the Angle of the LCD Screen
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Adjusting the LCD Screen
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Allowing the Subject to Monitor Recording
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Indicators that Appear in the LCD Display When "Mirror" Is Selected
25
Built-In Speaker and Headphone Terminal
25
Playing Back a Cassette
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Other Playback Modes
26
Special Playback
27
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
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If Your TV (or VCR) Has Audio/Video Input Terminals
29
Tips for Making Better Videos
30
Holding the Camera
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Using a Tripod
30
Sound Recording
30
Composition
31
Picture Angle
31
Camera Moves
31
Using the Full Range of Features
32
Turning the Optical Image Stabilizer off
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Selecting from the Menus
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Camera Menu (CAM.MENU)
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VCR Menu
33
Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamp
35
Inserting Batteries
35
Setting the Remote Sensor Mode
36
Turning off the Tally Lamp
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Setting the Date and Time
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Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time
38
Setting the Clock
39
Setting the Display Style
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Date and Time Display
40
Six-Second Auto Date
40
Using the ND Filter
41
Taking Still Pictures (Photo Mode)
42
Using a Canon Speedlite for Flash Photography (Optional)
44
Flash Charging
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Choosing the Movie Mode (Normal/Frame)
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Searching and Reviewing While Recording
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Record Search
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Record Review
46
Using the Various Recording Programs
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Easy Recording
47
Availability of Functions in each Recording Program
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Auto
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Giving Priority to Shutter Speed (Shutter-Priority: Tv)
48
Giving Priority to the Aperture (Aperture-Priority: Av)
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Manual
49
Sand & Snow
49
Spotlight
49
Using Digital Effects
50
Fade Trigger
50
Black and White
50
Slim
50
Operating the Digital Effects
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16:9 (Widescreen TV Recording)
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Audio Recording
52
Selecting the Audio Mode
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Wind Screen
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Setting the Self-Timer
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Manual Exposure Adjustment
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About the Shutter Speed
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About the Iris
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About the Gain
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Exposure Lock/Adjustment
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Adjusting the Focus
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Temporary Focus Override
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Manual Focus
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Using AE Shift
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Adjusting Camera Sharpness
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Adjusting Colour Phase
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Using the Zebra Pattern
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Adjusting the White Balance
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Setting the White Balance
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Displaying Data Code
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Searching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search)
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Returning to a Pre-Marked Position
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The Dubbing Function
68
Preparing for Dubbing
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Setting the Camera to Control Your VCR
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Editing
69
Using the Dubbing Function for the First Time
69
Preparations & Setting up
69
Setting RECORDER
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Recorder
70
Dubbing to a VCR
71
Cut-In and Cut-Out Adjustments
72
How to Calculate the Best Adjustment for the "Cut-In" and "Cut-Out" Points
72
Simple Editing to a VCR
73
Preparations
73
Basic Editing
73
REMOTE Terminal
73
Dubbing with Digital Video Equipment
74
DV Terminal/Connections
74
Copyright Signal
75
DK-1 Kit
75
Recording over Existing Scenes (A/V Insert Editing)
76
The Tape in the Camera
76
The Playback Tape
76
Audio Dubbing
78
To Connect the External Microphone
78
Preparing the Camera
80
Adjust the Viewfinder
80
Adjust the Grip Belt
80
Attach the Shoulder Strap
80
Notes on Using the Batteries
81
Charging and Recording Times
81
How Much Power Is Left?
81
Remaining Time Indicator
81
Taking Care of the Battery Pack
82
Charging the Backup Battery
82
Additional Information
83
Recycling the Internal Rechargeable Battery
83
Setting the Audio MIX
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Selecting Audio Output Channels
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Camera Holding Styles
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Choose the Grip
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Standard Holding Style
86
Low-Angle Recording
86
Maintenance
87
Cautions
87
Storage
87
Using the Camera Abroad
88
Condensation
89
Protecting the Camera from Condensation
89
What Happens When Condensation Is Detected
89
What You Should Do
89
Troubleshooting
90
Recording/Playback
90
Miscellaneous
92
About the LCD Viewfinder
92
About the CCD
92
Screen Displays
93
Turning off the LCD Screen Displays
93
Time Code
96
Recording Reminder
96
Caution Phrases
96
Specifications
97
Xm1
97
BP-915 Battery Pack
97
Index
98

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