What does it mean when “SET THE TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME” appears on the screen of my Canon XL2?
If you see “SET THE TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME” on your Canon Camcorder screen, it means the time zone, date, and time are not set, or the backup battery is exhausted. Set the time zone, date, and time, or replace the backup battery and reset the date and time.
What to do if my Canon Camcorder stopped operating to protect the tape?
If your Canon Camcorder stopped operating to protect the tape, unload and reload the cassette.
What to do if my Canon XL2 Camcorder and wireless controller are not set to the same remote sensor mode?
Change the remote sensor modes on your Canon Camcorder.
What to do if the batteries of the wireless controller are exhausted for my Canon XL2 Camcorder?
Replace the batteries of the wireless controller for your Canon Camcorder.
General| Filter size | 72 mm |
|---|---|
| Optical zoom | 20 x |
| Image stabilizer | Yes |
| Focal length range | 5.4 - 108 mm |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Total megapixels | 0.8 MP |
| Optical sensor size | 1/3 \ |
| Focus | Auto/Manual |
| I/O ports | Headphone 2x Phantom Powered XLR Analogue-in AV LANC |
| Display diagonal | 2 \ |
| Display resolution | 200000 pixels |
| Camera shutter speed | 1/16000 - 1/6 s |
| Battery type | BP-930, BP-945 |
| Battery life (max) | 3.83 h |
| Minimum illumination | 0.8 lx |
| PictBridge | No |
| Camcorder tape type | Mini-DV |
| Compatible memory cards | Not supported |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 496 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 225 mm |
| Height | 220 mm |
| Weight | 2410 g |
Important warnings and cautions to reduce risks of fire, electric shock, and interference.
Essential steps like reading, retaining, heeding warnings, and following instructions.
Guidance on cleaning, accessories, environmental conditions, and safe placement.
Details conditions requiring service and procedures for part replacement.
Step-by-step instructions for charging the camcorder's battery pack.
Step-by-step guide for inserting and removing MiniDV cassettes from the camcorder.
Guide to setting the camcorder's time zone and daylight saving time.
Instructions for setting the camcorder's current date and time.
Pre-recording steps including test recording and head cleaning.
Step-by-step guide to begin, pause, and stop the recording process.
Procedures to follow after completing a recording session.
Explains operating zoom via side grip, carrying handle, lens ring, or remote buttons.
Explains TTL autofocus system and its limitations.
Steps for setting focus manually using the focus ring and selector.
Explains 60i, 30p, and 24p modes, including pulldown conversions.
Explains drop frame vs. non-drop frame time code options.
Details record run, preset, and free-run time code options and their settings.
Explains 16-bit and 12-bit audio modes and their sampling frequencies.
Details selecting audio input from front mic, AUDIO1 (RCA), or REAR (XLR) for channels 1/2.
Details selecting audio input from SHOE, AUDIO2 (RCA), or REAR (XLR) for channels 3/4.
How to manually adjust audio levels using REC LEVEL switch and dials.
How to select exposure modes like Auto, Tv, and Av.
Provides creative freedom with manual control over shutter speed and aperture.
Steps to set the POWER dial to Tv and select shutter speed.
Steps to set the POWER dial to Av and select aperture with the IRIS dial.
Steps to set exposure using shutter speed and aperture.
Lists available shutter speeds and aperture values for manual mode.
Locks exposure settings (aperture, shutter speed) to maintain consistent exposure.
How to adjust aperture and shutter speed while exposure lock is active.
How to adjust gain levels while exposure lock is active.
Manually overrides automatic exposure to darken or lighten the image.
Adjusts video signal based on lighting; offers auto and preset levels.
Lists gain levels from -3 dB to +18 dB for different lighting conditions.
Explains auto, indoor, and outdoor automated white balance modes.
Steps to select automated white balance settings (A, U, T).
Instructions for setting a custom white balance using a white reference object.
Establishes preset registrations for 15 camera features like gamma, knee, etc.
Steps to select, change, and save custom preset files.
Assigns frequently used functions to custom keys for quick access.
Records images at selected intervals for time-lapse photography.
How to set the interval and duration for interval timer recordings.
Steps to rewind, play, and stop playback of a recorded tape.
How to connect the camcorder to a TV using S-video terminals.
How to connect the camcorder to a TV using RCA audio/video terminals.
How to select the audio output source from RCA terminals.
How to connect the camcorder to a VCR or digital video device.
Steps to copy recordings to a VCR or digital video device.
How to connect to analog devices like VCRs, TVs, or camcorders.
Steps to record video and audio from analog sources.
How to connect to digital video devices via DV terminal.
Steps for recording from digital devices to the camcorder.
How to connect devices for analog-to-digital signal conversion.
Steps to connect the camcorder to a computer via IEEE1394 (DV) cable.
Lists common messages with their explanations and solutions.
Guidelines for safely handling the camcorder to prevent damage.
How to clean the camcorder body, lens, and LCD screen.
When and how to clean the camcorder's video heads.
How to avoid and what to do if condensation forms inside the camcorder.
Steps to take when condensation is detected and how to resume use.
Safety and care instructions for handling the camcorder's battery pack.
Solutions for problems related to camcorder power and battery.
Solutions for common problems during recording and playback.
Solutions for issues like no image, failed recording start, or focus problems.
Solutions for vertical light bars, blurred viewfinder, and audio level issues.
Solutions for playback not starting or no image on TV screen.
Details system components like recording system, sensor, and tape format.
Details power requirements, consumption, dimensions, and weight.
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