Canon XLH1 - Manual (Page 22)

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Preparing the Lens
Refer also to the instruction manual of the lens.
Mounting the Lens
1. Set the POWER dial to OFF.
2. Remove the dust caps from the camcorder
and the lens.
3. Align the red mark on the lens with the red
mark on the camcorder and turn the lens
clockwise until it clicks.
Removing the Lens
1. Set the POWER dial to OFF.
2. Slide in the LENS RELEASE switch, turn
the lens counter-clockwise until it stops
and remove the lens.
3. Attach the dust caps to the camcorder and
the lens.
 Be careful not to drop the lens or camcorder when mounting or removing the lens.
 Avoid direct sunlight or strong light sources when mounting or removing the lens.
 The XL mount is not compatible with the VL mount.
 Do not touch the lens, lens mount and the interior of the mount, or expose them to dust or dirt.
If necessary, clean the lens with a dry, soft lens-cleaning cloth. Make sure to turn off the camcorder
while cleaning the lens.
 Proper operation cannot be guaranteed when recording in HDV standard with lenses that are not
HDV compatible. If you attach to the camcorder a lens that is not HDV compatible, the messages
“THIS LENS HAS NO STILL SHOOTING CAPABILITY” and “HD INCOMPATIBLE LENS” will
appear.