Canon XM1 - Important Usage Instructions; Safety Warnings and Cautions; Fuse and Plug Guidelines (UK Users); AC Power Cord Connection

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Important Usage Instructions2
Contents3
Thank You for Choosing a Canon4
Getting Started4
Quick Overview5
Introducing the XM15
Finding Your Way Around the XM16
Product View7
The XM1 System Diagram (Availability Differs from Area to Area)10
Optional Accessories11
Battery Packs11
CB-910 Car Battery Adapter11
WD-58 Wide-Converter11
HC-4000 System Case12
VL-10Li Battery Video Light12
CH-910 Dual Battery Charger/ Holder12
DK-1 DV Capture Kit12
Attaching the Lens Hood13
Powering the XM114
Connecting the Camera to a Mains Outlet14
Charging and Attaching the Battery Pack15
CA-910 Compact Power Adapter16
Loading a Cassette17
Loading and Unloading17
Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure18
Handling Cassettes18
Cassette Memory18
Basic Recording19
Before You Start Recording19
To Record19
Using the STANDBY Lever19
When You Have Finished Recording20
Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP)20
Turning the Camera Recording Displays ON/OFF21
Microphone Attenuator21
Confirmation/Warning Beeps21
Demonstration Mode21
Zooming22
20X Optical Zoom22
40X/100X Digital Zoom22
Using the LCD Screen23
Open the LCD Screen23
Changing the Angle of the LCD Screen23
Adjusting the LCD Screen24
Allowing the Subject to Monitor Recording24
Indicators that Appear in the LCD Display When "Mirror" Is Selected25
Built-In Speaker and Headphone Terminal25
Playing Back a Cassette26
Other Playback Modes26
Special Playback27
Connections for Playback on a TV Screen28
If Your TV (or VCR) Has a SCART Terminal (Without S-Video)28
If Your TV (or VCR) Has an S-Video Input Terminal28
If Your TV (or VCR) Has Audio/Video Input Terminals29
Tips for Making Better Videos30
Holding the Camera30
Using a Tripod30
Sound Recording30
Composition31
Picture Angle31
Camera Moves31
Using the Full Range of Features32
Turning the Optical Image Stabilizer off32
Selecting from the Menus33
Camera Menu (CAM.MENU)33
VCR Menu33
Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamp35
Inserting Batteries35
Setting the Remote Sensor Mode36
Turning off the Tally Lamp37
Setting the Date and Time38
Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time38
Setting the Clock39
Setting the Display Style40
Date and Time Display40
Six-Second Auto Date40
Using the ND Filter41
Taking Still Pictures (Photo Mode)42
Using a Canon Speedlite for Flash Photography (Optional)44
Flash Charging44
Choosing the Movie Mode (Normal/Frame)45
Searching and Reviewing While Recording46
Record Search46
Record Review46
Using the Various Recording Programs47
Easy Recording47
Availability of Functions in each Recording Program47
Auto48
Giving Priority to Shutter Speed (Shutter-Priority: Tv)48
Giving Priority to the Aperture (Aperture-Priority: Av)49
Manual49
Sand & Snow49
Spotlight49
Using Digital Effects50
Fade Trigger50
Black and White50
Slim50
Operating the Digital Effects51
16:9 (Widescreen TV Recording)51
Audio Recording52
Selecting the Audio Mode52
Wind Screen52
Setting the Self-Timer53
Manual Exposure Adjustment54
About the Shutter Speed55
About the Iris55
About the Gain55
Exposure Lock/Adjustment56
Adjusting the Focus57
Temporary Focus Override57
Manual Focus57
Using AE Shift58
Adjusting Camera Sharpness59
Adjusting Colour Phase60
Using the Zebra Pattern61
Adjusting the White Balance62
Setting the White Balance62
Displaying Data Code64
Searching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search)66
Returning to a Pre-Marked Position67
The Dubbing Function68
Preparing for Dubbing68
Setting the Camera to Control Your VCR68
Editing69
Using the Dubbing Function for the First Time69
Preparations & Setting up69
Setting RECORDER69
Recorder70
Dubbing to a VCR71
Cut-In and Cut-Out Adjustments72
How to Calculate the Best Adjustment for the "Cut-In" and "Cut-Out" Points72
Simple Editing to a VCR73
Preparations73
Basic Editing73
REMOTE Terminal73
Dubbing with Digital Video Equipment74
DV Terminal/Connections74
Copyright Signal75
DK-1 Kit75
Recording over Existing Scenes (A/V Insert Editing)76
The Tape in the Camera76
The Playback Tape76
Audio Dubbing78
To Connect the External Microphone78
Preparing the Camera80
Adjust the Viewfinder80
Adjust the Grip Belt80
Attach the Shoulder Strap80
Notes on Using the Batteries81
Charging and Recording Times81
How Much Power Is Left?81
Remaining Time Indicator81
Taking Care of the Battery Pack82
Charging the Backup Battery82
Additional Information83
Recycling the Internal Rechargeable Battery83
Setting the Audio MIX84
Selecting Audio Output Channels85
Camera Holding Styles86
Choose the Grip86
Standard Holding Style86
Low-Angle Recording86
Maintenance87
Cautions87
Storage87
Using the Camera Abroad88
Condensation89
Protecting the Camera from Condensation89
What Happens When Condensation Is Detected89
What You Should Do89
Troubleshooting90
Recording/Playback90
Miscellaneous92
About the LCD Viewfinder92
About the CCD92
Screen Displays93
Turning off the LCD Screen Displays93
Time Code96
Recording Reminder96
Caution Phrases96
Specifications97
Xm197
BP-915 Battery Pack97
Index98

Canon XM1 - Important Usage Instructions; Safety Warnings and Cautions; Fuse and Plug Guidelines (UK Users); AC Power Cord Connection

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