User manual CANON XH A1

[. . . ] DIM-776 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, XH G1 A/XH A1 A Systems. [. . . ] [STRETCH] emphasizes contrast in the dark area, while [PRESS] enhances or deepens darkness. [MIDDLE] [PRESS] Representation of the setting Input 76 [PED] Master Pedestal Adjust the master pedestal level in the range -9 to +9. [SET] Setup Level 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 [SHP] Sharpness Adjust the sharpness level in the range -9 to +9. [HDF] Horizontal Detail Frequency You can select from [HIGH], [MIDDLE] or [LOW]. [DHV] Horizontal/Vertical Detail Balance Adjust the horizontal/vertical detail balance in the range -9 (only horizontal) to +9 (only vertical). [COR] Coring Adjust the detail noise level in the range -9 to +9. [NR1] Noise Reduction 1 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. Customization [NR2] Noise Reduction 2 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. [CMX] Color Matrix You can select from [NORMAL], [CINE1] or [CINE2]. [CGN] Color Gain Adjust the color saturation level in the range -50 to +50. 77 [CPH] Color Phase Adjust the color phase in the range -9 to +9. [RGN] R Gain Adjust the red level in the range -50 to +50. [GGN] G Gain Adjust the green level in the range -50 to +50. [BGN] B Gain Adjust the blue level in the range -50 to +50. [RGM] R-G Matrix Adjust the level in the range -50 to +50. [RBM] R-B Matrix Adjust the level in the range -50 to +50. [GRM] G-R Matrix Adjust the level in the range -50 to +50. [GBM] G-B Matrix Adjust the level in the range -50 to +50. [BRM] B-R Matrix Adjust the level in the range -50 to +50. [BGM] B-G Matrix Adjust the level in the range -50 to +50. 78 Enter the custom preset editing screen Save the custom preset file to the memory card Load a custom preset file from the memory card File name of the currently selected custom preset file Overview of the contents of the custom preset file E Back to the [CUSTOMIZE] submenu Select the custom preset file Change the custom preset settings Rename the custom preset file Back to the options on the left side bar Reset the custom preset to default values Protect the custom preset file Changing the Custom Preset Settings MENU ( 25) CUSTOMIZE CUSTOM PRESET EDIT ···· ···· SELECT CP TUNE 1. Open the menu, select [CUSTOMIZE] and then select the [CUSTOM PRESET] submenu. The custom preset submenu appears. 2. Select [ EDIT] from the column on the left. Customization The cursor will move to the bottom bar of the custom preset editing screen. To return one level back to the options on the column on the left, select [ RETURN] and press the SELECT/SET dial. 3. From the bottom bar, select [ SELECT CP] and then select the name of the custom preset file where you want to store the settings. The current settings of the selected custom preset file will be shown in the custom preset item list. 4. From the bottom bar, select [ TUNE]. The first item in the list will be highlighted in blue. 5. From the list, select an item you want to adjust and press the SELECT/SET dial. Make the adjustment or the selection as necessary and press the SELECT/SET dial. · During the adjustment you can verify the effect of each change 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 [ press the SELECT/SET dial and close the menu. RETURN], 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/SET dial, the full name of the currently selected item and its current value will be displayed at the bottom of the screen. A protected custom preset file cannot be changed. If you attempt to change a protected file, will start flashing. 79 Renaming a Custom Preset File Follow steps 1-3 as described in Changing the Custom Preset Settings ( 79) to open the custom preset editing screen and select the custom preset file you want to rename. 1. From the bottom bar, select [ RENAME]. The first character of the custom preset file name will start flashing. 2. Turn the SELECT/SET dial to select a number, letter or punctuation mark and press the dial. · The next character of the custom preset file name will start flashing. · Set the rest of the custom preset file name in the same way. 3. [. . . ] 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. 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