Canon 3CCD - Manual (Page 8)

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Microphone
The XL1 s comes complete with a high
quality microphone, that gives excellent
performance.
XLR Audio Inputs
The optional MA-200 Microphone
Adaptor/Shoulder Pad is equipped with 4
XLR connectors for use with professional
audio equipment and a BNC video
connector. This unit also allows you to
attach an optional commercially available
wireless microphone receiver plus it
functions as a shoulder pad for advanced
handling and control.
Headphone Terminal
You can monitor the level and quality of
the audio you are recording, to ensure the
best quality.
Composite/S-Video Input
and Output
The XL1 s can be connected to any
monitor by a composite (RCA) cable or by
an S-Video cable. The same video
terminals also accept video signals for
recording from external sources such as a
TV, VCR or another camcorder. The MA-
200 adaptor has a BNC connector for
connection to professional equipment.
Top Grip With Recording
Controls
In addition to the normal side grip, the
XL1
s features a carrying handle complete
with a duplicate set of recording and
zoom controls to better meet your
individual recording style, as well as
being ideal for low-angle recording.
Data Code
Data code, which is recorded separately
from the video signal, lets you display or
hide data such as date, time, exposure
etc. as required. This data can also be
permanently "burned in" over the video for
verification or surveillance purposes.
Index Recording
You can mark "the best take" when you
are shooting, for easy access when
playing back in the VCR mode.
Ergonomics
and Magnesium Body
The XL1 s camcorder is designed to
support extensive field use. Its chassis is
mounted on a single, durable magnesium
alloy frame to provide overall strength and
protection from external shock – blending
twenty times the durability of ordinary
camcorder bodies, with countless times
the style. The layout and design of the
controls and functions makes the XL1
s
ergonomically and practically a joy to use.
Custom Keys
You can assign frequently used functions
to the keys (camera mode and VCR mode
independently) to customize the camera
to your shooting preferences or
environment. You can assign the following
functions to the Custom Keys.
Camera mode
•Index Write •Zebra pattern •VCR stop •TV screen
•Audio 1 in •Audio 2 in •Zoom grip speed
•Zoom handle speed •No function assigned
VCR mode
•TV screen •Data code •Audio 1 in •Audio 2 in
•No function assigned
DV Control
You can control the record and pause of
equipment that conforms to the AV/C
protocol connected to the XL1
s using the
DV terminal. For example, record to miniDV
tape and an optional FireWire Controller
and Hard Drive system simultaneously.
Time Code
This precisely identifies each recording
down to the individual frame, showing the
hour, minute, second and frame in the
display. The XL1
s uses a "drop-frame"
system that is frame accurate.
AV Insert and Audio
Dubbing
Add a new scene into your video from
another source such as a camcorder or
VCR. (Your video must be recorded in SP
mode.) You can also add a new stereo
audio track onto your video such as a
voice over or background music. (Your
audio must be recorded in
the 12 bit mode.)
Four Channel Digital
Audio
The XL1 s records digital stereo sound.
You can record 16 bit audio (2 channels,
48KHz) or 12 bit audio (4 channels,
32KHz). Audio level can be fully automatic
or manually controlled and monitored by
an illuminated VU meter. The XL1
s also
accepts Line or Mic level audio sources to
ensure an accurate impedance match.