Canon XL 2 User Manual

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Recording
Recording in the Aperture-Priority (Av) Mode
Available aperture values (with 20× L IS lens)
F1.6, F2.0, F2.8, F4.0, F5.6, F8.0, F11, CLOSE
1. Set the POWER dial to Av.
2. Select the aperture with the IRIS dial.
❍ Other settings such as shutter speed are set automatically.
❍ The aperture changes when you lock and change the exposure.
❍ When the gain is set to automatic, the aperture number flashes on the screen when the selected
aperture is not appropriate for the recording condition. In such case, readjust the aperture.
❍ When the built-in ND filter of a lens is activated, the picture may become dark when you set a
high F number. In such case, turn the ND Filter off first and readjust the aperture.
POWER dial
IRIS dial

Canon XL 2 Specifications

Power

power supply	7.2V DC
power consumption	7.1W

Camera Sensor

image sensor size	1/3"
image sensor pixels	680, 000 pixels
target area 16:9 pixels	460, 000 pixels

Recording

video recording system	DV System
audio recording system	PCM digital recording
tape speed SP	0.74 ips

Display

viewfinder size	2.0-inch
viewfinder pixels	200, 000 pixels
viewfinder configuration	RGB delta

Operating Environment

operating temperature	32–104˚ F
minimum illumination	5.5 lx
recommended subject illumination	More than 100 lx

Ports & interfaces

dv terminal	4-pin connector
s-video terminal	4-pin mini-DIN
audio terminal	RCA pin jack

Weight and Dimensions

dimensions (W x H x D)	8.9 x 8.7 x 19.5 in.
weight (camcorder body only)	5.3 lbs.
total equipped weight	7.8 lbs.