User manual CANON XL H1

[. . . ] DIM-720 HD VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER Instruction Manual CAMÉSCOPE ET LECTEUR VIDÉO HD English Français Español Manuel d'instruction VIDEOCÁMARA Y GRABADORA HD Manual de Instrucciones Mini Digital Video Cassette A NTSC Important Usage Instructions Introduction WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws. Digital Video Camcorder, XL H1A Systems. [. . . ] [STRETCH] emphasizes contrast in the dark area, while [PRESS] enhances or deepens darkness. [STRETCH] [MIDDLE] [PRESS] Representation of the setting Input 82 Master Pedestal [PED] (only in CAMERA mode) Adjust the master pedestal level in the range -9 to +9. Setup Level [SET] (only in CAMERA mode) Adjust the setup level in the range -9 to +9. · Depending on the value set for the master pedestal [PED], the setup level may not be able to take a negative value. In that case, adjusting the setup value within a certain value range will have no effect. E Sharpness [SHP] Adjust the sharpness level in the range -9 to +9. Horizontal Detail Frequency [HDF] You can select from [HIGH], [MIDDLE] or [LOW]. Horizontal/Vertical Detail Balance [DHV] Adjust the horizontal/vertical detail balance in the range -9 (only horizontal) to +9 (only vertical). Coring [COR] Adjust the detail noise level in the range -9 to +9. Recording Noise Reduction 1 [NR1] (only in CAMERA mode) You can select from [OFF], [HIGH], [MIDDLE] or [LOW]. · With the [HIGH] setting moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage. · When picture noise is already low due to the gain settings, the noise reduction function may not be noticeable. Noise Reduction 2 [NR2] (only in CAMERA mode) Results in an effect similar to applying the skin detail function over the whole picture. You can select from [OFF], [HIGH], [MIDDLE] or [LOW]. · Unlike with the NR1 setting, a trailing afterimage will not appear. Color Matrix [CMX] (only in CAMERA mode) You can select from [NORMAL], [CINE1] or [CINE2]. Color Gain [CGN] Adjust the color saturation level in the range -9 to +9. 83 Color Phase [CPH] Adjust the color phase in the range -9 to +9. R Gain [RGN] Adjust the red level in the range -9 to +9. G Gain [GGN] Adjust the green level in the range -9 to +9. B Gain [BGN] Adjust the blue level in the range -9 to +9. R-G Matrix [RGM] Adjust the level in the range -9 to +9. R-B Matrix [RBM] Adjust the level in the range -9 to +9. G-R Matrix [GRM] Adjust the level in the range -9 to +9. G-B Matrix [GBM] Adjust the level in the range -9 to +9. B-R Matrix [BRM] Adjust the level in the range -9 to +9. B-G Matrix [BGM] Adjust the level in the range -9 to +9. 84 CUSTOM PRESET ON/OFF button CUSTOM PRESET SELECT button E SELECT dial MENU button Setting the Custom Preset Settings MENU ( 31) CUSTOM PRESET EDIT SELECT CP 1. Open the menu and select [CUSTOM PRESET]. Select [ EDIT]. The custom preset submenu appears. 3. Select [SELECT CP] and then select the name of the custom preset file where you want to store the settings. After making the selection you will return to the custom preset edit submenu. 4. From the edit submenu, select [TUNE]. The custom preset items list appears. Recording 5. From the list, select an item you want to adjust and press the SET button. Make the adjustment or the selection as necessary and press the SET button. · During the adjustment you can verify the effect of each item on the screen. · Repeat this step to adjust all the items you want to adjust. 6. When you finish adjusting all the items in the custom preset, select [ You will return to the custom preset submenu. RTN]. 7. Close the menu. The custom preset items appear in one screen as 3-letter abbreviations followed by the current setting value. As you move between the items with the SELECT dial, the full name of the currently selected item and its current value will be displayed at the bottom of the screen. When you attempt to change a protected setting, " " starts flashing. Renaming a Custom Preset File 1. Open the menu and select [CUSTOM PRESET], followed by [ 2. From the edit submenu, select [RENAME]. The first character of the custom preset file name will start flashing. EDIT]. 85 3. Turn the SELECT dial to select a number, letter or punctuation mark and press the SET button. · The next character of the custom preset file name will start flashing. · Set the rest of the custom preset file in the same way. 4. When you finish renaming the custom preset file, press the SET button. You will return to the custom preset submenu. 5. Close the menu. Protecting a Custom Preset File 1. [. . . ] TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE Ship your Canon digital video equipment in its original carton, box or equivalent, properly packed, fully insured with shipping charges prepaid, together with a copy of your bill of sale or other proof of purchase and a description of the problem to any of the Canon Service Facilities in Canada. LIMITATIONS Except as otherwise required by applicable legislation, this warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, conditions, guarantees or representations, express or implied, statutory or otherwise, relative to this Canon product, including implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Canon Canada assumes no liability for special, consequential or incidental damages or loss that may arise, whether on account of negligence or otherwise, from the use, misuse or inability to use this Canon product (including loss of profit, revenue, video tapes or enjoyment) or from failure to conform to any express or implied warranties, conditions, guarantees or representations. Any recovery under this limited warranty shall not exceed the purchase price of the product. [. . . ]