User manual CANON XH A1

[. . . ] DIM-776 HD VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER Instruction Manual CAMÉSCOPE ET LECTEUR VIDÉO HD English Français Español Manuel d'instruction VIDEOCÁMARA Y GRABADORA HD Manual de Instrucciones Mini Digital Video Cassette A NTSC Important Usage Instructions Introduction WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. [. . . ] . . . when this camcorder is in record pause mode: This camcorder: Recording Connected device: Recording . . . when this camcorder is recording: This camcorder: Record pause mode Connected device: Record pause mode . . . when this camcorder is not ready for recording (no cassette loaded etc. ) Connected device: Recording/record pause mode . . . after loading a cassette while the connected device is recording: This camcorder: Recording Pressing the start/stop button again: This camcorder: Record pause mode Connected device: Continues recording Connected device: Record pause mode While both this camcorder and a connected device are recording, if this camcorder stops recording because of a condition other than pressing the start/stop button (e. g. , if the tape has reached its end), the connected device will continue recording. When this camcorder stops recording you may notice a brief interruption of the audio on the connected device. Connected device is recording Connected device is in record pause or stop mode ­­­ Connected device is in a mode other than record pause or stop [DV CONTROL] is set to [ON ], but no external device is connected xxx min Recording on the computer's hard disk As long as the built-in rechargeable lithium battery is charged, the camcorder retains the DV control setting even if you turn the power off. Make sure to check the setting after using the DV control function, as the tape in the connected device may be overwritten. When connecting two DV Control-compatible Canon camcorders with a DV cable, make sure to set [DV CONTROL] on the other connected camcorder to [OFF]. Up to 2 other devices can be connected to the XH G1/XH A1 for DV control. With some non-Canon devices: The DV control may not work properly depending on the connected device. 74 Other Camcorder Functions/Settings SD Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP) When recording in Standard Definition (SD mode) only, you can choose between SP (standard play) and LP (long play). LP extends the tape usage by 1. 5 times. E MENU ( 25) RECORDING SETUP DV REC MODE·····SP To change to LP mode, open the menu and select [RECORDING SETUP]. Select [DV REC MODE], set it to [LP] and close the menu. Depending on the tape and its usage condition, the picture and sound recorded in LP mode may be distorted. If you record in both SP and LP modes on the same tape, the playback picture may become distorted, and the time code may not be written correctly. If you play back a tape that has been recorded in LP mode with another digital device on this camcorder, or vice versa, the picture and sound may become distorted. Changing the Display Language The language used in the camcorder displays and menu items can be changed to German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Russian, simplified Chinese or Japanese. MENU ( 25) Recording DISPLAY SETUP/ LANGUAGE ···ENGLISH To change the display language, open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ [LANGUAGE ], select a language and close the menu. ]. Select If you have mistakenly changed the language, follow the mark next to the menu item to change the setting. The displays and at the bottom of the screen refer to the names of buttons on the camcorder and will not change regardless of the language selected. Changing the Date Format You can select between three date formats. 1]. MENU ( 25) SYSTEM SETUP/ D/TIME SET DATE FORMAT ·· JAN. Select a date format and close the menu. 75 Customization Using the Custom Preset You can define preset levels for 23 recording specifications used when recording on tape (17 when recording still images on the memory card). Up to 9 custom preset files can be saved on the camcorder (custom preset files 7 - 9 are predefined files) and up to 20 on a memory card. Custom preset files can be copied from the camcorder to the memory card and vice versa. Also, the custom preset settings currently in effect can be embedded within a still image of the scene recorded on the memory card. This camcorder's custom preset files are not compatible with the XL H1's custom preset files. Recording specifications that can be saved in a custom preset: Gamma curve*, knee, black stretch/press, master pedestal*, setup level*, sharpness, horizontal detail frequency, horizontal/vertical detail balance, coring, NR1*, NR2*, color matrix*, color gain, color phase, R gain, G gain, B gain, R-G matrix, R-B matrix, G-R matrix, G-B matrix, B-R matrix and B-G matrix. * Available only when recording on the tape. [GAM] Gamma Curve You can select from [NORMAL], [CINE1] or [CINE2]. [NORMAL] corresponds to Video Gamma adjustments, while [CINE1] is a setting appropriate for video telecined from film and [CINE2] is a setting appropriate for transfer to film. Output [NORMAL] [CINE1] [CINE2] Representation of the setting Input [KNE] Knee Point Adjustment Adjust the dynamic range (knee point) in the highlight area of the image to prevent overexposure. You can select from [AUTO], [HIGH], [MIDDLE] or [LOW]. Output [HIGH] [MIDDLE] [LOW] [BLK] Black Stretch/Black Press [STRETCH] Adjust the dynamic range in the black area of the image. [. . . ] Canon consumer video digital equipment is warranted under normal, non-commercial, personal use, against defective materials or workmanship as follows: Parts: Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or, at Canon Canada's option, comparable rebuilt parts for a period of one year from the date of original purchase, except Video Heads which will be exchanged for a period of 3 months from the date of purchase. Labour: For a period of one year from the date of original purchase, labour will be provided free of charge by our Canon Service Facilities in Canada. This limited warranty covers all defects except where: (a) The loss or damage to the product results from: i) accident, natural disaster, mishandling, abuse, neglect, unauthorized product modification or failure to follow instructions contained in the instruction manual; ii) the use of accessories, attachments, products, supplies, parts or devices with this Canon product that do not conform to Canon specifications or that cause abnormally frequent service problems; iii) repairs or services performed by any party other than a Canon Service Facility; iv) defective batteries or any exposure to water, sand or dirt; v) shipping (claim must be presented to the shipper); (b) Any serial number on the video equipment is altered or removed. (c) The digital video equipment is used for commercial, professional or industrial purposes. [. . . ]