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CANON XL2 MANUAL

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Instruction Manual for Canon XL2

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• Checking Supplied Accessories

• Components Guide

• Preparing the Power Supply

• Installing the Backup Battery

• Preparing the Camcorder

• Preparing the Lens

• Using the Wireless Controller

• Loading/Unloading a Cassette

• Menus and Settings

• Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time

• Recording

• End Search

• Zooming

• Adjusting the Focus

• Using the ND Filter (Lenses with Built-in ND Filter)

• Selecting the Frame Rate

• Recording in 16:9 Mode

• Setting the Time Code

• Setting the User Bit

• Audio Recording

• Image Stabilizer (Lenses Equipped with Image Stabilizer)

• Using the Programmed AE Modes

• Recording in the Shutter-Priority (Tv) Mode

• Recording in the Aperture-Priority (Av) Mode

• Recording in the Manual Mode

• Adjusting the Exposure

• Using AE Shift

• Adjusting the Gain

• Setting the White Balance

• Using the Zebra Pattern

• Using the Skin Detail Function

• Using the Custom Preset

• Using Clear Scan for Recording Computer Screens

• Using the Custom Keys

• Recording Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal

• Recording with the Interval Timer

• Recording with the Self-Timer

• Using the DV Control

• Other Camcorder Functions/Settings

• Playing Back a Tape

• Playing Back on a TV Screen

• Audio Output

• Returning to a Pre-marked Position

• Index Search

• Date Search

• Displaying the Data Code

• Changing the Remote Sensor Mode

• Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device

• Recording from Analog Video Devices (VCR, TV or Camcorder)

• Recording from Digital Video Devices (DV Dubbing)

• Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals...

• Connecting to a Computer Using a DV (IEEE1394) Cable

• Settings Retained at Power Off or STANDBY Mode

• Screen Displays

• List of Messages

• Maintenance/Others

• Troubleshooting

• Optional Accessories

• Specifications

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