Digital Video CameraHigh performance 3CCD DV camera with20x zoom for advanced movie making

optional accessories

Canon XM2 Brochure & Specs

custom functions

system chart

specifications

instruction manual

Important Usage Instructions

Operating Steps and Reference Guide

Thank You For Choosing a Canon

Introducing the XM2

Finding Your Way Around the XM2

Preparing the Camcorder

Powering the Camcorder

Loading a Cassette

Using the Menus

selecting from the menus

list of menus

power save

recording mode

lcd brightness

Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamp

Setting the Date and Time

setting the clock

Basic Recording

demonstration mode

Tips for Making Better Videos

picture angle

Zooming

Using the LCD Screen

allowing the subject to monitor recording

Turning the Optical Image Stabilizer Off

Using the ND Filter

Recording Still Images onto a Tape

Searching and Reviewing While Recording

Using the Various Recording Programs

easy recording

Audio Recording

adjusting the audio recording level

Using the Custom Key

operating the cstm key button

Using Digital Effects

Using the Colour Bars

Photography (Optional)

Recording with the Interval Timer

Recording with the Self-Timer

Using the DV Control

Using the VL-3 Video Light (Optional)

Using the DM-50 Microphone (Optional)

attaching the microphone

Adjusting the Exposure Manually

exposure adjustment

Adjusting the Focus Manually

Setting the White Balance

using ae shift

Using the Custom Preset

Using the Zebra Pattern

Recording PC Screens and Other Screens Using CLEAR SCAN

Playing Back a Tape

Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data (Data Code)

setting the data code

Searching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search/Index Search)

Connections for Playback on a TV Screen

Editing to a VCR

Dubbing to/from a Tape with Digital Video Equipment

Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder (Analog Line-in)

Digitally Outputting Analog Video and Audio Signals (Analog-Digital Converter)

recording over existing scenes (av insert editing)

Audio Dubbing

Setting the Audio Mix

selecting audio output channels

Connecting to a PC Using a DV Cable

Memory Card Introduction

inserting and removing the memory card

selecting the image size

file numbers

Recording Still Images onto a Memory Card

Playing Back a Memory Card

slide show

on a Memory Card

Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protect)

marking a still image for printing (print mark)

Erasing Still Images

Combining Images and Recording Them onto a Tape (Title Mix)

Copying Still Images from Memory Card to Tape

Formatting a Memory Card

Connecting to a PC Using a USB Cable

Other Information and Precautions

Notes on Using the Batteries

installing the backup battery

Maintenance

using the camcorder abroad

Troubleshooting

memory card operations

The XM2 System Diagram

Optional Accessories

Screen Displays

Caution Phrases

Specifications

Index

Menu at a Glance


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