When replacement of power supply is required, please return it to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it with the same type number CA-920. The Adapter can be used with a power supply between 100 and 240 V AC. Contact your Canon dealer for information about plug adapter for overseas use.

Using this Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Canon XL2. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference.
Symbols and References Used in This Manual
: Precautions related to the camcorder operation. : Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. : Reference page number. Capital letters are used to refer to buttons on the camcorder or the wireless controller. [ ] are used to refer to menu items displayed on the screen. The 20 L IS Zoom Lens XL 5.4-108 mm supplied with the Lens Kit is referred to as 20 L IS Lens. The illustrations show the camcorder attached with the 20 L IS Lens.
Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time
Set the time zone, date and time when you first start using your camcorder, or when you have replaced the backup battery.
Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time

Operating modes

SYSTEM T.ZONE/DSTN.Y.
Menu item showing at its default position
1. Press the MENU button to open the menu. 2. Turn the SET dial to select [SYSTEM] and press the SET dial. 3. Turn the SET dial to select [T.ZONE/DST] and press the SET dial.
The time zone setting appears (see table on the next page). The default setting is New York.
4. Turn the SET dial to select the setting option that represents your time zone and press the SET dial.
To adjust for daylight saving time, select the time zone with the U next to the area.
Setting the Date and Time
Available functions depend on the operating mode and are indicated as follows: : Function can be used in this mode. : Function cannot be used in this mode.
Trademark Acknowledgements
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Contents

Important Usage Instructions....2 Important Safety Instructions....3 Using this Manual....5 Checking Supplied Accessories....8 Components Guide.....9

Preparation

Preparing the Power Supply....13 Installing the Backup Battery....16 Preparing the Camcorder.....17 Preparing the Lens.....22 Using the Wireless Controller....24 Loading/Unloading a Cassette....25 Menus and Settings.....26 Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time...30

Loading/Unloading a Cassette
Use only videocassettes marked with the D logo.
1. Slide the EJECT switch to open the cassette compartment cover.
The cassette compartment opens automatically.
2. Load/unload the cassette.
Load the cassette with the window facing outward. Unload the cassette by pulling it straight out.
3. Press the P mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks.
4. Wait for the cassette compartment to retract automatically and close the cassette compartment cover.
Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing automatically, or attempt to close the cover before the cassette compartment has fully retracted. Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment cover. If the camcorder is connected to a power source, cassettes can be loaded/unloaded even if the POWER dial is set to OFF.

Menus and Settings

Many of the camcorders functions are selected from menus that appear on the screen.

SET dial MENU button

Selecting Menus and Settings
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press the MENU button to open the menu. Turn the SET dial to select a submenu and press the SET dial. Turn the SET dial to select a menu item and press the SET dial. Turn the SET dial to select a setting option and press the SET dial. Press the MENU button to close the menu.
Pressing the MENU button at any time closes the menu. Items that are not available appear in purple. You may find it more convenient to use the wireless controller to operate the menu. Press the MENU button on the wireless controller to open or close the menu. Use the select buttons in place of the SET dial and press the SET button in place of pressing the SET dial.
Menu and Default Settings
Default settings are shown in boldface. CAMERA MENU
Submenu TIME CODE Menu Item FRAME SETTNG COUNT-UP START VALUE 24p MODE SEL ZEBRA ZEBRA LEVEL SKIN D.SET Setting Options DROP*, NON-DROP REC-RUN, REC-RUN PS., FREE-RUN* SET, RESET 2:3, 2:3:3:2 ON, OFF 80, 85, 90, 95, 100 HUE CHROMA AREA Y LEVEL SKIN DETAIL OFF, HIGH , MIDDLE LOW, MIDDLE, HIGH LOW, MIDDLE, HIGH 47

CAMERA SETUP

, LOW 79 Preparation

CUSTOM PRESET

ZOOM HANDLE F SPEED PSET** CLEAR SCAN SELF TIMER INTERVAL T. INTERVAL INT. REC TIME PRESET SETUP

READ PRESET

ON , OFF ON, OFF 30sec, 1min, 5min, 10min 0.5sec, 1sec, 1.5sec, 2sec SEL PRESET 1 PRESET_A, 2 PRESET_B, 3 PRESET_C /CLEAR CANCEL, PROTECT , CLEAR GAMMA NORMAL, CINE KNEE HIGH, MIDDLE, LOW BLACK STRETCH, MIDDLE, PRESS COLOR MATRIX NORMAL, CINE COLOR GAIN COLOR PHASE R GAIN G GAIN B GAIN V DETAIL NORMAL, LOW SHARPNESS CORING SETUP LEVEL MASTER PED. NR OFF, HIGH, MIDDLE, LOW SEL PRESET 1 PRESET_A, 2 PRESET_B, 3 PRESET_C SEL POSITION
* Cannot be selected in 24p mode. ** Can only be selected when a lens with focus preset function is mounted.

Submenu VCR SETUP

AUDIO SETUP
Menu Item REC MODE POWER SAVE USR BIT DATA AUDIO MODE 1kHz TONE AUD.M.SET R-XLR GAINUP EVF SETUP

SYSTEM

CENTER MARK TV SCREEN AUDIO LEVEL GUIDE INFO LANGUAGE DATE FORMAT USR BIT DISP CUSTOM KEY 1 CUSTOM KEY 2 WL.REMOTE TALLY LAMP T.ZONE/DST D/TIME SET CHAR.REC DV CONTROL
Setting Options SP, LP SHUT OFF, VCR STOP SET, CLEAR 16bit, 12bit CH 1/2 , 12bit CH 1/2 , 3/4 OFF, -12dB, -20dB NORMAL, LINE OUT OFF, 12dB BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST COLOR SHARPNESS ON, OFF ON, OFF ON, OFF OFF, CUSTOM KEYS, D/T DISPLAY ENGLISH, , ON, OFF TIME CODE, INDEX WRITE, ZEBRA, VCR STOP, TV SCREEN, ZOOM HANDLE, AUDIO LEVEL, (NONE) TIME CODE, INDEX WRITE, ZEBRA, VCR STOP, TV SCREEN, ZOOM HANDLE, AUDIO LEVEL, (NONE) A1, A2, OFF B ON, OFF

53 31, 75

ON, OFF ON, OFF

VCR MENU

Submenu TIME CODE Menu Item FRAME SETTNG COUNT-UP START VALUE REC MODE AVaDV USR BIT DATA SEL AUDIO CH MIX SELECT AUDIO MODE R-XLR GAINUP EVF SETUP Setting Options DROP, NON-DROP REC-RUN, REC-RUN PS., FREE-RUN SET, RESET SP, LP ON, OFF SET, CLEAR CH 1/3 /CH 2/4 , CH 1/3 /CH 1/3 , CH 2/4 /CH 2/4 VARIABLE, FIXED 16bit, 12bit CH 1/2 , 12bit CH 1/2 , 3/4 OFF, 12dB BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST COLOR SHARPNESS ON, OFF ON, OFF ON, OFF<PLAYBK> ON, OFF DATE/TIME, CAMERA DATA, CAM.& D/T DATE, TIME, DATE & TIME ON, OFF ENGLISH, , 47

VCR SETUP

TV SCREEN AUDIO LEVEL DISPLAYS 6SEC.DATE DATA CODE D/TIME SEL. CUSTOM KEYS LANGUAGE DATE FORMAT USR BIT DISP CUSTOM KEY 1 CUSTOM KEY 2 WL.REMOTE TALLY LAMP T.ZONE/DST D/TIME SET
84 ON, OFF 49 TIME CODE, TV SCREEN, DATA CODE, AUDIO LEVEL, (NONE) 75 TIME CODE, TV SCREEN, DATA CODE, AUDIO LEVEL, (NONE) A1, A2, OFF B 95 ON, OFF 30

COUNT-UPREC-RUN

1. Open the menu and select [TIME CODE]. Select [COUNT-UP] and set it to [REC-RUN], [REC-RUN PS.] or [FREE-RUN].
When you selected [REC-RUN]: Close the menu. When you selected [REC-RUN PS.] or [FREE-RUN]: The starting point set/reset options appear. When you selected [REC-RUN PS.] or [FREE-RUN]:

2. Select [SET].

The hours display flashes.
3. Turn the SET dial to select the hour and press the SET dial.
The next part of the display starts flashing. Set the minutes, seconds and frames in the same way.

4. Close the menu.

When setting the free-run time code, the time code starts to run when you press the MENU button in the middle of the setting, or when you press the SET dial after setting the last digits. To reset the time code to [00:00:00:00], select [RESET] in step 2. In 24p mode, the frame of the time code is set in multiples of 5. When you change to 24p from 60i/30p, the starting point will automatically become a multiple number of 5. When you mix drop frame and non-drop frame time codes, the time code at recording start may be discontinuous. When recording over existing scenes: When a time code discontinuity occurred near the recording start point, the time code at recording start may be discontinuous. When the backup battery is installed, the free-run time code continues to run even when you disconnect the battery pack.

Setting the User Bit

The user bit display works on the hexadecimal system that consists of a mixture of eight numbers or letters. There are sixteen possible characters, numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to F. This is useful for labeling tapes.

USR BIT DATASET

1. Open the menu and select [VCR SETUP] and [USR BIT DATA].
The user bit set/reset options appear.
The first part of the display flashes.
3. Turn the SET dial to select the number/alphabet and press the SET dial.
The next part of the display starts flashing. Set the rest of the display in the same way.
To reset the user bit to [00 00], select [CLEAR] in step 2. User bit can be recorded when recording with the camcorder or from analog devices. The user bit of your camcorder cannot be recorded when recording from digital devices.

Displaying the User Bit

USR BIT DISPOFF
]. Select [USR BIT DISP], set it to [ON] and
User bit cannot be displayed during special playback.

Audio Recording

You can set the audio mode to 16 bit or 12 bit. With 12 bit, you can select to record on two channels, leaving two channels free for adding sound later (12bit CH 1/2 ), or to record on four channels simultaneously (12bit CH 1/2 , 3/4 ). The sampling frequency in 16 bit is 48 kHz and in 12 bit 32 kHz. The 16 bit mode provides higher sound quality. Audio dubbing cannot be performed with this camcorder.

Adjusting the Audio Recording Level

CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4 dials

REC LEVEL switch AUDIO MONITOR button
Hiding/Displaying the Audio Level Indicator on the Screen
DISPLAY SETUP/ AUDIO LEVELON
Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ option and close the menu.
]. Select [AUDIO LEVEL], select a setting
The audio level indicator can also be turned on/off with the custom key (
Automatic Audio Adjustments
Set the REC LEVEL switch to A.

Manual Audio Adjustments

1. Set the REC LEVEL switch to M. 2. When recording on 4 channels, press the AUDIO MONITOR button and select CH1/2 or CH3/4.
The setting changes with each press of the button in the order of CH1/2, CH3/4, CH1+3/2+4. Do not select CH1+3/2+4 when adjusting the level.
3. Turn the respective CH1, CH2, CH3 or CH4 dial to adjust the audio level.
We recommend using headphones when adjusting the audio level. If the input level is too high, audio may become distorted even if the audio level indicator is displaying an appropriate level. You can select to synchronize the audio signal with the video signal by adding an equal amount of delay to the audio. Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [AUD.M.SET], set it to [LINE OUT] and close the menu. If you wish to monitor audio in real time, select [NORMAL]. In either setting, audio and video signals will be recorded synchronized on a tape.
Image Stabilizer (Lenses Equipped with Image Stabilizer)
The image stabilizer can be turned off.

STABILIZER ON/OFF switch

Move the STABILIZER ON/OFF switch to OFF.
The image stabilizer cannot be turned off in the Easy Recording mode. The image stabilizer is designed to compensate a normal degree of camcorder shake. The image stabilizer may not be effective when attaching an optional Extender. We recommend turning off the image stabilizer when mounting the camcorder on a tripod.
Using the Programmed AE Modes
Programmed auto exposure modes provide automated advanced recording techniques ensuring professional results in various shooting conditions.

Selecting the Programmed AE Modes
Press the button and turn the POWER dial.
The symbol of the selected mode appears.

POWER dial

Do not change the mode during recording as the brightness of the image may change abruptly.
Like the Easy Recording mode, the camcorder automatically controls camera adjustments allowing you to simply point and shoot. However, in the Auto mode, you have the option of adjusting the settings manually.

Shutter-Priority (

Tv 2000
Use this mode to select the shutter speed. The camcorder automatically sets a matching aperture setting.

Aperture-Priority (

Av F2. 0
Use this mode to select between 7 aperture settings - from f/1.6 to f/11 (or to full iris close) - and the camcorder automatically sets a matching shutter speed. This mode allows for the best control of depth of field.

Manual (

This mode offers the creative freedom of a complete range of manual controls. In the Manual mode, options exist to set the exposure at any combination of shutter speed and aperture levels.

MANUAL 1/ 100 F2. 0

Spotlight
The Spotlight mode automatically adjusts the exposure to effectively record images and/or subjects lit by a spotlight or other concentrated light source.

Low Light (60i/30p)

This mode allows you to continue recording even when light levels begin to fall. The Low Light mode selects lower shutter speeds (60i: 1/8-1/59, 30p: 1/81/29) to deliver proper exposure. Slow shutter speeds are not available in 24p mode. The shutter speeds will be the same as in the Easy Recording mode. Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage. Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes. White points may appear on the screen. Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually.

Easy Recording

The camcorder automatically controls focus, shutter speed, aperture, gain, white balance, and AE Shift allowing you to simply point and shoot. This mode locks all of these features and options, making them fixed and unadjustable.
Availability of functions in each recording program.
Recording programs EXP. LOCK button IRIS dial SHUTTER button AE SHIFT dial GAIN dial WHITE BALANCE dial Custom preset adjustments CUSTOM PRESET SELECT button CUSTOM PRESET ON/OFF button Skin detail Frequency selection of Clear Scan Clear Scan i i i i (0) i (auto) i (auto) i i i i i i i i h *3 h *2 i i i *1 i *1 h i *1 h i h h h h h h h *3 h i i i i *1 h h *2 i h h i i i i i i (0 dB) i i i i (0) i (auto)
h: Available i: Not available
*1: Available when the exposure is locked. *2: Not available when exposure is locked. *3: Available during clear scan.
20 L IS, 16 IS II and 3 zoom lens
Recording program Manual focus ring Zoom ring Image Stabilizer* ND filter Focus mode eAF switch/PUSH AF button i (autofocus) i i (on) h h h h h h Modes other than

* Not available with the 3 zoom lens.
Recording in the Shutter-Priority (Tv) Mode
POWER dial SHUTTER r button SHUTTER t button
Available shutter speeds depend on the selected frame rate. 60i/30p 24p 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/8000, 1/15000, CS (clear scan) 1/24, 1/48, 1/60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/8000, 1/15000, CS (clear scan)
1. Set the POWER dial to Tv. 2. Select the shutter speed with the SHUTTER r or t button.
Other settings such as aperture are set automatically. The shutter speed changes when you lock and change the exposure. When the gain is set to automatic, the shutter speed number flashes on the screen when the selected shutter speed is too high or too low for the recording condition. In such case, readjust the shutter speed. If you are using a ND filter, turn it off first and readjust the shutter speed. The image quality may decrease to some extend when using slow shutter speeds. Autofocus may not work when using slow shutter speeds. When recording under artificial light sources such as fluorescent, mercury or halogen lamps, the screen may flicker depending on the shutter speed. To avoid the flicker, set the shutter speed to 1/100.
Recording in the Aperture-Priority (Av) Mode

IRIS dial

Available aperture values (with 20 L IS lens) F1.6, F2.0, F2.8, F4.0, F5.6, F8.0, F11, CLOSE
1. Set the POWER dial to Av. 2. Select the aperture with the IRIS dial.
Other settings such as shutter speed are set automatically. The aperture changes when you lock and change the exposure. When the gain is set to automatic, the aperture number flashes on the screen when the selected aperture is not appropriate for the recording condition. In such case, readjust the aperture. When the built-in ND filter of a lens is activated, the picture may become dark when you set a high F number. In such case, turn the ND Filter off first and readjust the aperture.
Recording in the Manual Mode
You can set the exposure at any combination of shutter speed and aperture levels.
IRIS dial SHUTTER r button SHUTTER t button
Available settings Shutter speed 60i/30p 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/75, 1/90, 1/100, 1/120, 1/150, 1/180, 1/210, 1/250, 1/300, 1/360, 1/420, 1/500, 1/600, 1/720, 1/840, 1/1000, 1/1200, 1/1400, 1/1700, 1/2000, 1/2300, 1/2600, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/8000, 1/15000, CS (clear scan) 1/24, 1/48, 1/60, 1/75, 1/90, 1/100, 1/120, 1/150, 1/180, 1/210, 1/250, 1/300, 1/360, 1/420, 1/500, 1/600, 1/720, 1/840, 1/1000, 1/1200, 1/1400, 1/1700, 1/2000, 1/2300, 1/2600, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/8000,1/15000, CS (clear scan) F1.6, F1.8, F2.0, F2.2, F2.4, F2.6, F2.8, F3.2, F3.4, F3.7, F4.0, F4.4, F4.8, F5.2, F5.6, F6.2, F6.7, F7.3, F8.0, F8.7, F9.5, F10, F11, CLOSE
Aperture (with 20 L IS lens)
1. Set the POWER dial to M.
The exposure indicator appears.
2. Select the aperture with the IRIS dial. 3. Select the shutter speed with the SHUTTER r or t button.

We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source. The picture quality is higher when connecting to a TV with an S (S1) terminal. TVs with S (S1)-terminal or Video ID-1 system: Recordings made in the 16:9 mode will be automatically played back in widescreen mode.
TVs with Audio/Video Terminals
Signal flow STV-150 Stereo Video Cable (supplied)

AUDIO L R

1. Turn off all devices before starting the connections. 2. Connect the STV-150 Stereo Video Cable to the camcorders VIDEO and AUDIO1 terminals and the audio/video terminals on the TV/VCR. 3. If connecting to a TV, set the input selector to VIDEO. If connecting to a VCR, set the input selector to LINE.
When connecting to the RCA terminal, set the RCA/BNC selector to RCA. When connecting to the BNC terminal, set the RCA/BNC selector to BNC.

Audio Output

AUDIO2 RCA terminals

AUDIO MONITOR button

AUDIO1 RCA terminals
Selecting the Audio Output of the RCA Terminals
Press the AUDIO MONITOR button.
The setting changes with each press of the button in the order of CH 1/2 , CH 3/4 and CH 1/2 +CH 3/4.
Selecting the Audio Channels

SEL AUDIO CHCH1/CH2

Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [SEL AUDIO CH], select a setting option and close the menu.

Selecting the Audio Mix

MIX SELECTVARIABLE
1. Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [MIX SELECT], set it to [VARIABLE] or [FIXED] and close the menu. 2. When you have selected [VARIABLE], adjust the mix balance with the MIX BALANCE CH1/2 and CH3/4 buttons on the wireless controller.
Returning to a Pre-marked Position
If you wish to return to a particular scene later, mark the point with the zero set memory, and the tape will stop at that point when you rewind/fast forward the tape. This function is operated with the wireless controller.

ZERO SET MEMORY button

REW` button PLAYe button

STOP 3 button

1. Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button at the point you wish to return to later.
0:00:00 appears. To cancel, press the ZERO SET MEMORY button again.
2. When you have finished playback, rewind the tape.
` RTN appears. The tape stops automatically at 0:00:00. The tape counter changes to time code. The zero set memory may not function correctly when the time code has not been recorded consecutively.

Index Search

You can locate the point at which you have recorded the index signal ( This function is operated with the wireless controller. 75).
+ button SEARCH SELECT button STOP 3 button - button
1. Press the SEARCH SELECT button to display INDEX SEARCH. 2. Press the + or - button to begin searching.

Press more than once to search for further index signals (up to 10 times). Press the STOP 3 button to stop searching. Playback may start slightly before or after the index signal.

Date Search

You can locate the change of the date/time zone with the date search function. This function is operated with the wireless controller.
1. Press the SEARCH SELECT button to display DATE SEARCH. 2. Press the + or - button to begin searching.
Press more than once to search for further date changes (up to 10 times). Press the STOP 3 button to stop searching. A recording of longer than a minute per date/area is required. Date search may not function if the data code is not correctly displayed

Displaying the Data Code

The camcorder maintains a data code containing recording date and time and other camera data such as shutter speed, gain and exposure (f-stop). When you play back a tape, you can display the data code and select the data code combination you wish to display.
MENU button DATA CODE button MENU button SET button
Selecting the Date/Time Display Combination
D/TIME SEL.DATE & TIME
Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ [TIME] and close the menu.
]. Select [D/TIME SEL.], set it to [DATE] or
Selecting the Data Code Display Combination

DATA CODEDATE/TIME

Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ DATA] or [CAM.& D/T] and close the menu.
]. Select [DATA CODE], set it to [CAMERA
Press the DATA CODE button on the wireless controller.
The data code will not display the next time you turn on the camcorder.

Six-Second Auto Date

Date and time appear for 6 seconds when you begin playback, or to indicate that date or time zone has changed.

6SEC.DATEOFF

]. Select [6SEC.DATE], set it to [ON] and
Changing the Remote Sensor Mode
Two remote sensor modes and an off setting are available to prevent interference from other Canon wireless controllers being used nearby.
Turning the Remote Sensor Off

WL.REMOTE

Open the menu and select [SYSTEM]. Select [WL.REMOTE], set it to [OFF B] and close the menu.

B appears.

1. On the camcorder, open the menu and select [SYSTEM]. Select [WL.REMOTE], set it to [A 2] and close the menu.
The selected mode appears for a few seconds.
2. On the wireless controller, press and hold the REMOTE SET button. Press the ZOOM T button for mode 2. Keep the button pressed for over 2 seconds.
If you have set the camcorder to mode 1, press the ZOOM W button for mode 1. The wireless controller returns to mode 1 when you replace the batteries. Change the mode if necessary. Make sure that camcorder and wireless controller are set to the same mode. Display the camcorders mode by pressing any button on the wireless controller (except of the REMOTE SET button) and set the wireless controllers mode to the same mode. Change the batteries if the wireless controller still does not work.

Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device
You can copy your recordings by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video device. If you connect a digital video device, you can copy recordings with virtually no generation loss in image and sound quality.

Connecting the Devices

q Connecting a VCR
See Playing Back on a TV Screen ( 87).
w Connecting a Digital Video Device
Refer also to the instruction manual of the digital video device.
Signal flow Commercially available DV cable
Set the POWER dial to VCR and load a recorded cassette. Connected device: Load a blank cassette and set the device to record pause mode. Locate the scene you wish to copy and pause playback shortly before the scene. Play back the tape. Connected device: Begin recording when the scene you wish to copy appears. Stop recording when copying is complete. 6. Stop playback.
When connecting a VCR, the quality of the edited tape will be slightly lower than that of the original. When connecting a digital video device: - If the picture does not appear, reconnect the DV cable or turn the camcorder off and back on again. - Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all digital video devices equipped with a DV terminal. If operation does not work, use the S-video or the audio and video terminals.
Recording from Analog Video Devices (VCR, TV or Camcorder)
You can record videos or TV programs from a VCR or analog camcorder on the tape in the camcorder.
1. Connect the camcorder to the analog video device.
2. Set the POWER dial to VCR and load a blank cassette. 3. Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [AUDIO MODE], select a setting option and close the menu. 4. Select the audio input.
2-channel recording: Select the input with the INPUT SELECT switch of AUDIO1 (for analog line-in, set it to AUDIO1). 4-channel recording: Select the input with the INPUT SELECT switch of AUDIO1 and AUDIO2 (for analog line-in, set it to AUDIO1 and AUDIO2).
5. Connected device: Load the recorded cassette. 6. Press the 2 and a button (or the REC PAUSE button on the wireless controller).
In record pause mode and during recording, you can check the picture on the screen.

7. Connected device: Play back the tape. 8. Press the a button (or the PAUSE a button on the wireless controller) when the scene you wish to record appears.

Recording starts.

9. Press the 3 button to stop recording.
Press the a button to pause recording. Press the a button again to restart recording.
10.Connected device: Stop playback.
When you press only the 2 button in step 6, recording starts immediately.
Recording from Digital Video Devices (DV Dubbing)
You can record from other digital video devices equipped with a DV terminal with virtually no loss in picture and sound quality.
1. Connect the camcorder to the digital video device.
See Connecting a Digital Video Device ( Make sure that [AV\DV] is set to [OFF] ( 96). 100).
2. Set the POWER dial to VCR and load a blank cassette. 3. Connected device: Load the recorded cassette. 4. Press the 2 and a button (or the REC PAUSE button on the wireless controller).
5. Connected Device: Play back the tape. 6. Press the a button (or the PAUSE a button on the wireless controller) when the scene you wish to record appears.
7. Press the 3 button to stop recording.
8. Connected Device: Stop playback.
Blank sections may be recorded as anomalous picture. If the picture does not appear, reconnect the DV cable or turn the camcorder off and back on again. You can only record signals from devices with the logo recording in SD system in SP or LP format. When you press only the 2 button in step 4, recording starts immediately.

Copyright Signal

Certain software tapes are copyright protected. If you attempt to play back such tape, COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED appears and you will not be able to view the contents of the tape. If you attempt to record from such tape via the DV terminal, COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED appears and you will not be able to record the contents of the tape.
Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter)
By connecting the camcorder to a VCR or 8mm video camcorder, you can convert analog video/audio signals to digital signals and output the digital signals via the DV terminal. The DV terminal serves as output terminal only.
Turn off all devices before starting the connections. Unload the tape from the camcorder. Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device. You can also connect to the VIDEO terminal ( 88).
STV-150 Stereo Video Cable (supplied)

VIDEO L AUDIO R

Signal flow S-150 S-video Cable (supplied)

S(S1) -VIDEO

Turning On the Analog-Digital Converter

AV DVOFF

Open the menu and select [VCR SETUP]. Select [AV\DV], set it to [ON] and close the menu.

Cassette Handling Precautions
Rewind tapes after use. If the tape becomes slack and damaged, it may cause picture and sound distortion. Return cassettes in the case and store them upright. Do not leave the cassette in the camcorder after use. Do not use spliced tapes or nonstandard cassettes as they may damage the camcorder. Do not use tapes that have been jammed as video heads may become dirty. Do not insert anything into the small holes of the cassette, or cover them with cellophane tape. Handle cassettes with care. Do not drop or subject them to severe impact as this may damage the cassettes. Rewind tapes from time to time if they are stored for a long time. With cassettes equipped with a memory function, metal plated terminals may become dirty with use. Clean the terminals with a cotton swab after about 10 times of loading/unloading. The memory function is not supported by the camcorder.
Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure
To protect your recordings from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette to the left. (This switch position is usually labeled SAVE or ERASE OFF.) If you load a protected cassette in recording mode, the message THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION appears for approx. 4 seconds and v starts flashing. If you wish to record on that cassette, slide the tab back to the right.

REC SAVE REC SAVE

Using the Camcorder Abroad

Power Sources

You can use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to charge battery packs in any country with power supply between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Consult the Canon Service Center for information on plug adapters for overseas use.

Playback on a TV Screen

You can only play back your recordings on TVs with NTSC system. The NTSC system is used in the following countries/areas: American Samoa, Antigua, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guam, Guatemala, Greenland, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Micronesia, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Surinam, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, USA, Venezuela, Virgin Islands.

Troubleshooting

If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this checklist. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists.

Some lens specifications change as shown below when mounting on the XL2.
Angle of view Wide angle (4:3) (16:9) (4:3) (16:9) (4:3) (16:9) (4:3) (16:9) Field size at closest focusing distance Telephoto Wide angle Telephoto (4:3) [20 mm] [1 m] (16:9) 44.1 32.0 mm (4:3) 49.1 36.0 mm (4:3) 60.0 32.0 mm (16:9) 65.6 36.0 mm (16:9) (4:3) [20 mm] [1 m] (16:9) 41.9 30.4 mm (4:3) 55.2 40.4 mm (4:3) 57.1 30.4 mm (16:9) 73.8 40.4 mm (16:9) (4:3) [20 mm] [0.5 m] (16:9) 54.6 40.0 mm (4:3) 188.5 138.3 mm (4:3) 72.8 40.0 mm (16:9) 251.6 138.3 mm (16:9) (4:3) [50 mm] [1 m] (16:9) 55.6 40.2 mm (4:3) 39.1 28.7 mm (4:3) 75.7 40.2 mm (16:9) 52.0 28.7 mm (16:9)

20 L IS Lens

16 IS II Zoom Lens 3 Zoom XL Lens 16 Manual Zoom Lens
Power supply Power consumption Rated output Operating temperature Dimensions Weight V AC, 50/60 Hz 24 W Adapter: 7.2 V DC, 2.0 A, Charger: 8.4 V DC, 1.5 A F (C) 3.0 3.9 2.0 in. (51 mm) 7.6 oz. (215 g) without power cable

BP-930 Battery Pack

Battery type Rated voltage Operating temperature Battery capacity Dimensions Weight Rechargeable lithium ion battery 7.2 V DC F (C) 3,000 mAh 1.5 1.5 2.8 in. (38.2 39.0 70.5 mm) 6.7 oz. (190 g)
Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to change without notice.

16:9. 46

Gain. Gamma. Grip belt. Grip zoom. 21 38
Abroad, using the camcorder. 112 Accessories. 8, 116 AE shift. 62 Analog-digital converter. 99 Analog line-in. 97 Audio level indicator. 53 Audio mode. 50 Audio output. 89 Audio recording. 50 Audio reference signal. 78 Auto. 55 Autofocus. 40 Av mode. 55

Handle zoom. 38 Hue. 67

Setup level. Sharpness. Shoulder strap Shutter speed. Skin detail. Spotlight. SP Mode.
. 69. 69. 21. 58. 67. 55. 83
Tally lamp. Tape protection Time code. Troubleshooting Tv mode. TV screen. 83. 112. 47. 113. 55. 87
Index search. 91 Index write. 75 Interval timer. 79

Knee. 68

User Bit. 49
Backup battery. 16 Battery pack. 13 Black level. 68

KNOW HOW

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Overengineered.

60i Frame Rate
60 fields per second, interlaced, is the standard video frame rate for North American TV viewing

30p Frame Rate

30p, or 30 progressive, is a non-interlaced format, producing video at the rate of 30 full frames per second, delivering spectacular clarity per frame.

24p Frame Rate

24p, 24 frames per second progressive (both 2:3 and 2:3:3:2 pull down), produces video with the look and motion of film. As well, the XL2 has 1/48th shutter speed in this frame rate which exactly matches a film camera.
The Canon XL2. Born of the highly successful XL1. An engineering marvel designed for the video and film pro. An interchangeable lens system in a category all by itself. A superior imaging system. Open architecture for expandability and customization. And now, open architecture for manual and creative image control. Professional audio control. Ready when you are. The Canon XL2. A powerful 20x professional fluorite lens. Access to a wealth of XL video lenses and to a world of Canon photographic lenses. A superior 3CCD progressive scan imaging system delivering outstanding picture quality, highly accurate color reproduction and a wide dynamic range. Selectable frame rates and independent manual controls to create your own cine look. Whatever youre shooting, from TV documentaries to Indies, the XL2 is ready.
Interchangeable Lens System
Canon is the only company to offer a MiniDV format camcorder with interchangeable lenses. The XL2 offers you the ability to change lenses from the XL series of lenses or Canons extensive range of photographic lenses. The Canon XL series of lenses includes a powerful 20x Zoom Lens, 16x Automatic Lens, 16x Manual Lens and a 3x Wide Angle Lens. The 20x lens (standard) features the finest optics with fluorite achieving the famous L-series designation plus Super Range Optical Image Stabilization, zoom and focus presets and built-in neutral density filters. Fluorite provides outstanding resolution, contrast and color reproduction and delivers the ultimate in clarity and image quality by reducing color aberration. Canons superb Optical Image Stabilization system corrects camera shake instantly while maintaining the integrity of the image unlike some electronics image stabilizers. By incorporating a gyro sensor to detect camcorder vibration and control a vari-angle prism Canons system continuously corrects the path of incoming light to the CCD image sensor to ensure smooth, steady video even at telephoto. Super Range uses feedback from the camera to accelerate and refine the

3 Frame Rates

The XL2 meets the demands being made on the video production community to provide solutions under a multitude of different scenarios.

Unsurpassed

Image Quality

16 : 9 Wide Aspect Ratio

As the market shifts to home theatre systems that include widescreen TVs, demand is increasing for programs that deliver the full width of filmbased theatrical movies. Canons XL2 delivers both the standard 4:3 aspect ratio for the common TV screen plus the popular 16:9 widescreen ratio.

Progressive Scan 3CCD System
The XL2 features a 3 CCD system with a separate progressive scan CCD (chargecoupled device) for each primary color (red, green and blue). Each CCD contains 680,000 pixels. Together they deliver outstanding image quality, highly accurate color reproduction and a wide dynamic range.
movement of the prism for the most advanced image stabilization available. The 16x IS II Lens also with Super Range Optical Image Stabilization resolves to more than 600 TV lines to record extraordinary sharp images. For wide angle imaging, Canon offers the 3x Wide Angle Lens with resolution in excess of 600 TV lines, while the 16x Mechanical Servo Zoom Lens gives you the flexibility of calibrated focus and zooms. For added optical lens magnification, apply Canons 1.6x Extender between the camcorder and the zoom lens.
Using Canons optional EF Adapter opens the XL2 to a wealth of Canon EOS EF photographic lenses, a tremendous supertelephoto boon to those producing wildlife, astronomy or surveillance videos.

Total Image Control

The Canon XL2. Puts the control of your vision in your hands, where it belongs. Youve got the power to manipulate the image just the way you want. Start with white balance, shutter speeds and aperture control. Create a cine look, with control of all the nuances, from gamma and knee to coring and hue. Adjust the setup level, skin detail and

Master RGB Gain

The Master RGB control offers 13 steps of adjustment to each of the red, green and blue components of the video signal.

For Your

Creative Vision

Set Up Level

For professional fine tuning of the image, the IRE setup level of the XL2 can be adjusted in 13 steps.

Master Pedestal

The Master Pedestal, which is the starting point of the gamma curve, can be adjusted in 13 steps.

Skin Detail

You can adjust hue, chroma, area, and Y level to determine the skin area and soften detail to reduce the appearance of skin imperfections. A zebra pattern identifying the skin area appears, which alternates with the normal picture.
The following video gain settings can be selected: -3, 0, +3, +6, +12, and +18 dB, as well as automatic adjustment.
gain. The XL2 is designed to deliver creative image control when you want it, how you want it. The XL2: ready, willing and able.

XL2 Cine

The gamma curve of the image can be adjusted independently for a video look (Normal) or a film look (Cine).

Knee (H/M/L)

The highlight area level is adjustable (High, Middle, or Low) using the XL2s knee circuit.
Control the depth of black in the dark areas of an image. You can emphasize contrast in the videos dark areas (by selecting Stretch) or deepen or enhance the dark area (by selecting Press).

Color Matrix

You can change from a video (Normal) look to a film (Cine) look.

Vertical Detail

There are 2 settings: Normal for vertical detail optimized for playback on an interlaced monitor, Low for a progressive scan monitor like a PC.

Sharpness

Change the degree of sharpness in the image. Images that do not require a lot of detail can be softened, such as imperfections during close-ups.

Coring

Helps decrease image noise by reducing fine detail information that is not a major contributor to the picture detail.

Noise Reduction

Remove video noisenonpicture artifacts such as those commonly found in low-light imageswithout hurting image detail or creating motion artifacts.

Color Gain

Adjustable in 13 steps, from off to oversaturated, this adjustment will let you shoot in black and white, for example.

Color Phase

Adjust the Color Phase of the image towards red or green for exact control.
With increasing emphasis placed on delivering the cine look to video, the XL2 offers you the ability to customize your video recordings using a number of variables, each one can be adjusted independently, giving precise control over the film-like appearence of your video.
Exposure Control & White Balance
Programmed Auto Exposure Modes provide automated, advanced recording settings for professional results in various shooting conditions. There are a variety of AE programs available: Auto, Shutter-Priority, AperturePriority, Full Manual, Spotlight, Low Light and Easy Recording. Using AE Shift, you can add or subtract a bit of exposure, making slight adjustments to the image brightness to compensate for backlighting or for scenes that are being rendered slightly overexposed. With AE Lock, you can hold the exposure at a particular setting, preventing unplanned exposure changes with a moving subject, for instance. The XL2 offers you Automatic White Balance (including a fully automated mode, an indoor mode and an outdoor mode), and manual white balancing. The camera also gives you the option of setting and saving up to three white balance presets that can be reused for non-sequential shooting.

Color Viewfinder

The XL2s color viewfinder displays 16:9 Letterbox, as well as full screen 4:3. The viewfinder can be shifted from side-toside, as well as front to back. Best of all, the viewfinder easily converts to a fully functional 2" LCD monitor.

Zebra Pattern

Displayed in the viewfinder but not recorded, Zebra stripes can be made to appear over any area that is overexposed. This helps guide aperture and shutter speed adjustment. Settings are 80, 85, 90, 95, and 100 IRE.

Zoom Control

The XL2 features zoom controls on both the side grip as well as the carrying handle. On the side grip, choose from variable zoom (pressure controlled) or one of 16 constant zoom speeds.

Custom Keys

You can assign frequently used functions to two easily accessible buttons, allowing the XL2 to better match your shooting preferences or environment.

Custom Presets

Each of three custom presets can be assigned any one of a number of functions, accessible at the touch of a button, for faster and easier camera operation. These presets can be transferred to another XL2 using the IEEE1394 connection.

Durable Design

The XL2, designed for extensive field use, features a chassis mounted on a single durable magnesium alloy frame, providing protection from external shock. A dust gasket on the tape door offers added protection.

Intuitive Operation

Within moments of putting the XL2 to work, it's logically-designed controls will have you at home with its operation.

Recording Options

The Canon XL2. Designed to bring out your professional side. Outstanding image quality. Remarkable image control. Interchangeable lenses. Selectable aspect ratio. Selectable frame rates. On-camera XLR and BNC connectors. 4 channel independent audio control. SMPTE time code. An outstanding design. The list goes on. The Canon XL2 is ready for you.
The XL2s Clear Scan feature is designed to record a computer CRT screen or similar equipment without displaying a black band or flicker on the screen. The camera can adjust shutter speeds, allowing you to perfectly match the CRTs scan rate. The Interval Timer can be programmed to record at various intervals for varying amounts of time. This is time lapse motion videography. Set intervals include: 30 seconds; 1 minute; 5 minutes; 10 minutes. Set recording times include: 0.5 second; 1.0 second; 1.5 seconds; 2.0 seconds. When specific accessories compatible with the Advanced Accessory Shoe are attached, the XL2 can exchange data with them and supply power directly to them. These accessories include the DM-50 Directional Microphone as well as the MA-300 Microphone Adapter, which lets you connect two additional XLR microphones.

Audio Control

The XL2 has individual gain controls for each of the 4 audio channels. Along with these controls, there are various switches to automatic or manual level recording, select different inputs and attenuation. The audio level can be monitored in the viewfinder and the side of the camcorder by the built-in VU meters. There is a headphone terminal with level control for monitoring the audio when recording or playback.

Professional Features

The XL2 can generate SMPTE color bars, and a 1KHz reference tone. On top of that, the camera can record a SMPTE time code on the tape (drop, non-drop, rec run, free run, user bit). For specialized applications the date and time can be burned onto the video. The XL2 also has BNC, RCA, and S-video terminals.

Maximize the Performance

XLR Audio Inputs
The XL2 has two built-in XLR connectors on the camera body for professional and high-end audio equipment. For more creative control, Canon offers the optional MA-300 Microphone Adapter, with two additional XLR connectors.
Advanced Viewfinder Settings
The XL2s viewfinder has three indicators which light up to alert you of vital camcorder settings and operations (Shutter, Rec, Gain). In addition, all viewfinder display information can be removed, providing you with a clear, unobstructed viewing area.

Nomenclature

optional CH-910 Dual Battery Charger and BP-945 Batteries
1 Stereo Microphone 2 Viewfinder Focusing Ring 3 Viewfinder 4 Eye Cup 5 Position Preset Switch 6 STABILIZER Switch 7 EXP. LOCK Button 8 FRAME RATE Selector Switch 9 ASPECT RATIO Selector Switch 10 LIGHT
11 Focusing Ring 12 Zooming Ring 13 ND Filter Switch 14 Auto/Manual Focus Switch 15 LENS RELEASE Switch 16 MENU Button 17 IRIS SELECT Dial 18 GAIN Dial 19 WHITE BALANCE Selector Knob 20 WHITE BALANCE Set Button
21 END SEARCH Button 22 STANDBY Button 23 AUDIO MONITOR Button 24 POWER Dial 25 CH3/CH4 LEVEL Dial (AUDIO2) 26 CH1/CH2 LEVEL Dial (AUDIO1) 27 Adapter Holder 28 REC SEARCH + Button 29 REC SEARCH /Record Review Button 30 COLOR BARS SELECT Button
31 COLOR BARS ON/OFF Button 32 INPUT SELECT (CH3, CH4) Switch 33 REC LEVEL (CH3, CH4) Switch 34 INPUT SELECT (CH1, CH2) Switch 35 REC LEVEL (CH1, CH2) Switch 36 FRONT MIC ATT. Switch 37 REC CH SELECT Switch 38 Strap Mount 39 Shoulder Pad 40 BATT. RELEASE Button
41 Cassette Compartment 42 Backup Battery Compartment 43 Main Battery 44 AE SHIFT Dial 45 Grip Belt 46 S-video Terminal 47 Video Terminal (BNC) 48 RCA/BNC Selector 49 Video Terminal (RCA) 50 AUDIO 2 RCA Terminal
51 AUDIO 1 RCA Terminal 52 EVF DISPLAY Button 53 CUSTOM KEYS 54 EJECT Switch 55 CUSTOM PRESET ON/OFF Button 56 CUSTOM PRESET SELECT Button
57 Grip Zoom Lever 58 Zoom Speed Dial 59 Variable/Constant Zoom Switch 60 REC START/STOP Button 61 REC START/STOP Button 62 Lock Lever 63 Advanced Accessory Shoe 64 Dioptric Adjustment Lever 65 Handle Zoom Lever 66 Operation Panel 67 PAUSE Button 68 STOP

Button

69 REW 70 PLAY 71 FF

Button Button Button

81 COLOR BARS ON/OFF Button 82 83
SHUTTER Speed Button SHUTTER Speed Button REMOTE CONTROL
1 ZOOM Buttons 2 ON SCREEN Button 3 START/STOP Button 4 DATA CODE Button 5 ZERO SET MEMORY Button 6 MIX BALANCE CH2/4 Button 7 MIX BALANCE CH1/3 Button 8 INDEX Button 9 SET Button 10 AV-DV Button
11 END SEARCH Button 12 FF PLAY 16 STOP 17 SLOW
Button (Frame Advance) Button

21 MENU Button 22 24

SEARCH Button
72 REC Button 73 SHUTTER Indicator 74 REC Indicator 75 GAIN UP Indicator 76 PHONE LEVEL Dial 77 HEADPHONES Terminal 78 REC SEARCH + Button 79 REC SEARCH /Record Review Button 80 COLOR BARS SELECT Button
84 DV/REMOTE (LANC) Terminal Door 85 +48V Switches 86 MIC ATT. Switches 87 XLR Input Terminals 88 DV Terminal 89 REMOTE (LANC) Terminal

23 REC PAUSE Button

14 x2 Button
25 SEARCH SELECT Button 26 REW 27
Button (Frame Rewind) Button
18 AUDIO MONITOR Button 19 SELF TIMER Button 20

Cursor Keys

28 REMOTE SET Button 29 PAUSE Button 30 Jog/Shuttle Dial

Optional Accessories

16x Zoom Lens XL 5.5-88mm f/1.6-2.6
Includes features like a variable angle prism for image stabilization, ND filter, manual focus, zoom rings and a push AF function.
Wide-Angle 3x Zoom Lens XL 3.4-10.2mm f/1.8-2.2
High resolution exceeding 600 TV lines. It has an ND filter, manual focus and zoom ring.
16x Manual Servo Zoom Lens XL 5.4-86.4mm
This manual lens gives you the flexibility of calibrated power zoom, power iris, 2 built-in ND filters and calibrated manual focus.

Extender XL 1.6 x

Increases the focal length of the XL2 lens by 1.6x.

EF Adapter XL

Allows the attachment of over 50 Canon photographic EF lenses to the XL2. (Magnification: 7.8x in 16:9, 9.6x in 4:3)

EF Lenses

Select from over 50 high-quality Canon EF lenses, ranging from Fisheye to Super Telephoto to a choice of versatile zoom models.

Ratio Converter RC-72

When shooting in 4:3 Mode, this 0.8x converter provides the same angle of view as 16:9 Mode.

FS-72U Filter Set

Includes Neutral Density (ND 8), Polarizing and Ultraviolet filters.
DM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone
The DM-50 is a directional stereo mic which connects to the XL2s Advanced Accessory Shoe, no cables or additional power is required.
MA-300 Microphone Adapter
Providing power and audio connection without any wires.
FU-1000 Monochrome CRT Viewfinder Unit
Professional style 1.5 inch monochrome CRT.

VL-10LI Battery Video Light
With its 10-watt illumination, improves lighting and image quality whether you are shooting indoors or out.
Lithium Ion Battery Packs BP-945/BP-930
These high capacity lithium ion battery packs allow the longest running time available.
CH-910 Dual Battery Charger
It holds two lithium ion batteries. Can charge them consecutively or supply power to the camcorder.
CB-920 Car Battery Adapter
Power your camcorder using the DC-920 or changing lithium-ion battery packs from a cars cigarette lighter.
ZR-1000 Zoom Remote Controller
Controls Start/Stop, Focus, OnScreen, Record Search (+/). Variable and Single Speed Zoom.
FireStore FS-4 Portable DTE Recorder *
The FireStore FS-4 eliminates the need to capture prior to editing and provides a confidence, drop-out free recording simultaneously to tape. Compact, portable, and rugged, it features a 40GB (about 3 hour) disk drive with FireWire interface.

TA-100 Tripod Adapter

TA-100 Tripod Adapter allows you to quickly mount/dismount the XL2 on or from a tripod.

System Case HC-3200

A solid, lockable case that allows you to protect the contents of the kit.
FireStore FS-4 Pro Portable DTE Recorder *
Offering all the benefits of the FireStore FS-4, the Pro model adds Avid support, multiple timecode modes, retro-record, and scene marking. Available in 40GB (about 3 hour) and 80GB (about 6 hour) versions.
* Additional accessories are also available.

Supplied Accessories

XL2 Camcorder Body Zoom Lens 20x zoom XL 5.4-108mm L IS Color Viewfinder Lithium Battery (for Auto-Date) WL-D4000 Wireless Controller Two R03/AAA Batteries (for Wireless Controller) Lens Cap Lens Dust Cap Lens Hood Lens Soft Case Camcorder Dust Cap CA-920 Compact Power Adapter AC Cable DC-920 DC Coupler BP-930 Battery Pack (with Terminal Cover) SS-1000 Shoulder Strap STV-150 Stereo Video Cable S-150 S-Video Cable Microphone Adapter Holder Instruction manual Lens Instruction manual

Specifications

Power Supply: 7.2V DC (battery pack) Power Consumption: 7.1W (recording with AF, 20x zoom XL 5.4-108 L IS mounted) Television System: EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal Video Recording System: Two rotating heads, helical scan azimuth recording, DV System (Consumer digital VCR SD system) digital component recording Audio Recording System: PCM digital recording: 16 bit (48 kHz/2 channels); 12 bit (32 kHz/4 channels) (synchronous 4-channel recording is possible) Image Sensor: Size 1/3", approx. 680,000 pixels (total), Progressive Scan CCD x3 (charge-coupled device) with horizontal pixel shift 16:9 target area: approx. 460,000 pixels (962 x 480) x3 CCD, 0.289" diagonal 4:3 target area: approx. 350,000 pixels (720 x 480) x3 CCD, 0.236" diagonal Tape Format: Video cassettes bearing the a mark Tape Speed: SP: 0.74 ips (18.81mm/second), LP; 0.49 ips (12.56 mm/second) Maximum Recording System: SP; 80 min., LP; 120 min. Fast-forward/reverse Time: Approx. 2 minutes and 20 seconds (using 60-minute tape) Viewfinder: 2.0-inch TFT color LCD; Approx. 200,000 pixels, RGB delta configuration Microphone: Stereo electret condenser microphone Frame Rate: 60i, 30p, 24p (2:3 & 2:3:3:2) Lens Mount: XL interchangeable lens system Image Stabilizer: Optical system (VAP), (20x zoom XL 5.4-108mm L IS installed) Focusing System: TTL autofocus. Manual focusing possible (20x zoom XL 5.4-108mm L IS installed) Minimum Object Distance: 20mm (Wide macro), 1m (entire zoom range): (20x zoom XL 5.4-108mm L IS installed) White Balance: Auto white balance, pre-set white balance (indoor, outdoor) or custom white balance Minimum Illumination: Approx. 5.5 lx (20x zoom XL 5.4-108mm L IS installed, auto mode, 60i frame rate, 4:3 aspect ratio, 1/60th second shutter) Recommended Subject Illumination: More than 100 lx Filter Diameter: 72mm (XL lens) I/O Terminals (Level/Impedance): DV Terminal: 4-pin connector (complies with IEEE1394); input/output switching S-video Terminal: 4-pin mini-DIN; input/output switching 1 Vp-p/75 ohms (Y signal), 0.286 Vp-p/75 ohms (C signal) Video Terminals: RCA pin jack; input/output switching/BNC jack; input/output switching 1 Vp-p/75 ohms unbalanced Audio Terminal: RCA pin jack (L/R) 2 systems; input/output switching Audio Signals: During input; Min. 10 dBv/47 kohms unbalanced During output; Max. 10 dBv (for 47 kohm load)/3 kohm unbalanced XLR Pin Jack (3-pin jack) 2 Systems: (input only) balanced 54 dBv (Auto)/600 ohms, 66 dBv (Auto/Gain up 12 dB), 66 dBv (Manual/Vol. Max), 78 dBv (Manual/Vol Max + Gain up 12 dB) ATT: 20 dB Front Microphone Input Terminal: 3.5mm stereo mini-jack unbalanced 55 dBv (Auto), 67 dBv (Manual/Vol Max)/600 ohms Headphone Terminal: 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack 23.5 dBv (with 16 ohm load at maximum volume)/50 ohms Editing (LANC) Terminal: 2.5 mm stereo mini-jack Accessory Shoe: Supports MA-300 Microphone Adapter Operating Temperature: 32104 F (040C) Dimensions (W x H x D): 8.9 x 8.7 x 19.5 in. (225 x 220 x 496mm) Weight (Camcorder body only): 5.3 lbs. (2410g) Total Equipped Weight: 7.8 lbs. (3545g)

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