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Canon XHA1 Brochure & Specs

instruction manual

Important Usage Instructions

Important Safety Instructions

About this Manual

Checking the Supplied Accessories

Components Guide

preparing the power supply

using a household power outlet

Preparing the Camcorder

using the lcd display

attaching the shoulder strap

attaching the lens hood

Using the Wireless Controller

Loading/Removing a Cassette

Inserting/Removing a Memory Card

Changing Settings with the MENU Button

Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time

Recording Recording

power save function

displaying the markers

Selecting the Signal Standard and Aspect Ratio

Locating the End of the Last Scene

Zooming

Adjusting the Focus

manual focus

Using the ND Filter

Selecting the Frame Rate

Setting the Time Code

Synchronizing the Camcorder's Time Code

Setting the User Bit

Audio Recording

using an external microphone

adjusting the audio recording level

embedded audio

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

selecting the gain level

Setting the White Balance

Using the Zebra Pattern

Using the Color Correction

Using the Skin Detail Function

Using the Sky Detail

Using the Clear Scan Function

Using the Custom Keys

Recording Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal

Using the Digital Video Control

Other Camcorder Functions/Settings

Customization Using the Custom Preset

Using the Customized Functions

Customizing the On-Screen Displays

Playing Back a Tape

frame advance

Connecting to a Monitor/TV

audio output

Returning to a Pre-marked Position

Index Search

Date Search

Displaying the Data Code

Changing the Remote Sensor Mode

Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter)

Connecting to a Computer (IEEE1394)

File Numbers

Recording Still Images on a Memory Card

screen displays during still image recording

Selecting the Drive Mode

Selecting the Metering Method

Using an Optional Flash

Reviewing a Still Image Right after Recording

Playing Back Still Images from a Memory Card

index screen

Erasing Images

Protecting Images

Initializing a Memory Card

Print Order Settings

settings retained at power off or standby mode

Menu Options and Default Settings

Screen Displays

screen displays during playback

List of Messages

Maintenance/Others

video heads

memory card

using the camcorder abroad

Troubleshooting

System Diagram

Optional Accessories

Specifications

Index

custom keys

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XHA1

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