User manual CANON XL2

[. . . ] DIE-211 DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER Instruction Manual English Introduction Preparation Recording Playback Editing Mini Digital Video Cassette Additional Information PAL Important Usage Instructions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. CAUTION: DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE. For Users in the UK When replacing the fuse only a correctly rated approved type should be used and be sure to re-fit the fuse cover. [. . . ] Adjusting to [+] detects brighter skin colour, and to [-] detects lighter skin colour. · AREA: Adjust the colour range for detection of the skin area. Adjusting to [+] detects a wide colour range, and to [-] detects a narrow colour range. · Y LEVEL: Adjust the brightness for detection of the skin area. Adjusting to [+] detects brighter skin colour, and to [-] detects darker skin colour. You cannot record on the tape while determining the skin area. 63 Using the Custom Preset You can establish three preset registrations for the following 15 camera features: gamma curve, knee, black stretch/press, colour matrix, colour gain, colour phase, R gain, G gain, B gain, V detail, sharpness, coring, setup level, master pedestal and NR. You can also import preset settings from another XL2 and save them to your camcorder. Gamma Curve Select between standard gamma curve ([NORMAL]) and cine-like gamma curve ([CINE]). Output [NORMAL] [CINE] Representation of the setting Input Knee Point Adjustment Adjust the dynamic range (knee point) in the highlight area of the image to prevent overexposure. You can select from [HIGH], [MIDDLE] or [LOW]. Output [HIGH] [MIDDLE] [LOW] KNEE Black Stretch/Black Press Adjust the dynamic range in the black area of the image. [STRETCH] emphasises contrast in the dark area, while [PRESS] enhances or deepens darkness. [STRETCH] [MIDDLE] [PRESS] Representation of the setting BLACK Input Colour Matrix Select from two colour matrix settings: [NORMAL] and [CINE]. Setting gamma and colour matrix to [CINE] creates cine-like colours. Colour Gain Adjust the saturation of the colour from off (-) to oversaturated (+). 64 Colour Phase Adjust to [G] for adding more green to the image, and to [R] for more red. E R Gain Adjust to [-] for white balance toward cyan, and to [+] for white balance toward red. G Gain Adjust to [-] for white balance toward magenta, and to [+] for white balance toward green. B Gain Adjust to [-] for white balance toward yellow, and to [+] for white balance toward blue. Vertical Detail Adjust the vertical detail frequency for recordings in 25p mode. · When you play back a recording on an interlaced TV with [V DETAIL] set to [NORMAL], horizontal lines may flicker. · Select [NORMAL] for non-interlaced playback or editing on a computer, or for transferring to a DVD. · When you select a custom preset setting with [V DETAIL] set to [LOW] in 50i mode, "CP" appears in yellow. Sharpness Adjust the degree of sharpness in the picture. When set to the [+] side, noise may become more noticeable. Recording Coring Adjust the detail noise level. Adjust to [-] to add the noise, and to [+] to reduce noise. Setup Level Adjust the black level of the video signal. Adjust to [-] to darken the picture, and to [+] to brighten the shadow area. Master Pedestal Adjust the master pedestal level. Adjust to [-] to make dark areas darker and increase the contrast, and to [+] to make dark areas lighter and reduce the contrast. Noise Reduction Select the variable range of noise reduction from [OFF], [HIGH], [MIDDLE] and [LOW]. With [HIGH], [MIDDLE] and [LOW], the noise reduction level is adjusted according to the gain. · When set to [HIGH], moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage. · When the noise based on the gain setting is low, the NR effect may not be noticeable. 65 CUSTOM PRESET ON/OFF button CUSTOM PRESET SELECT button SET dial MENU button Setting the Custom Preset Settings CUSTOM PRESET PRESET SETUP SEL PRESET ( 24) 1. Select [SEL PRESET] and select the custom preset file you wish to change. Select the preset items, select the setting options and close the menu. The custom preset menu consists of 5 pages. [. . . ] The car battery adapter plugs into your car's cigarette lighter socket and runs off a 12-24V DC negative ground battery. FS-72U Filter Set Ultraviolet, neutral density and circular polarizing filters to help you take control of difficult lighting conditions. HC-3200 System Case A solid, lockable case that provides safe and stylish protection for the camcorder during transportation and storage. 3× Zoom Lens XL 3. 4­10. 2 mm A super wide-angle lens that gives a range of 32. 1­96. 3 mm (35mm film equivalent). 114 16× Manual Zoom Lens XL 5. 4­86. 4 mm A high-resolution zoom lens with two zoom modes (manual and powered), built-in ND filter and AE functions. E Extender XL 1. 6× Attach this extender between a Canon XL lens and the XL2 to boost the focal length of the lens by 1. 6×. EF Adapter XL This allows you to attach Canon EF lenses to the XL2. The difference in size between the XL2's 1/3-inch CCD's and 35mm film means that the effective focal length of still camera lenses is multiplied by 9. 4× (4:3)/7. 7× (16:9). · Consult your local service outlet to make sure there are no compatibility problems with your chosen lens. [. . . ]