Canon XL2 Instruction Manual

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Recording
Recording on Channels 1 and 2
Select the audio input from FRONT MIC (supplied microphone unit), AUDI\
O1 (RCA terminals) or REAR
(XLR terminals). Refer also to the audio block diagram ( 122).
When Using the Front Microphone
Set the INPUT SELECT switch to FRONT MIC.
Turn on the microphone attenuator (20 dB) as necessary by setting the FRONT MIC ATT. switch to ATT.
When Connecting to the RCA terminals of AUDIO1 (Line-in Recording)
1. Connect the device to the RCA terminals of AUDIO1.
2. Set...

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Recording on Channels 3 and 4
Select the audio input from SHOE (optional MA-300 Microphone Adapter),\
 AUDIO2 (RCA terminals) or
REAR (XLR terminals). Refer also to the audio block diagram ( 122).
Make sure to set [AUDIO MODE] to [12bit CH        ,        ].
When Connecting to the Advanced Accessory Shoe
1. Attach the optional MA-300 Microphone Adapter to the advanced accessory shoe.
• With the MA-300, you can use balanced microphones on all 4 channels.
• Refer also to the MA-300 instruction...

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Adjusting the Audio Recording Level
Hiding/Displaying the Audio Level Indicator on the Screen
Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select [AUDIO LEVEL], select a setting
option and close the menu.
The audio level indicator can also be turned on/off with the custom key ( 74).
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 orCH3/4....

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Image Stabilizer (Lenses Equipped with Image Stabilizer)

The image stabilizer can be turned off.
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 Ext\
ender.
❍ We recommend turning off the image stabilizer when mounting the camcorder on a tripod.

STABILIZER ON/OFF switch  

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Recording
Programmed auto exposure modes provide automated advanced recording tech\
niques 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.Do not change the mode during recording as the brightness of the image may change abruptly.
Auto
Like the Easy Recording mode, the camcorder automatically controls camer\
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adjustments allowing you to simply point and shoot. However,...

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Manual ( 60)
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.
Spotlight
The Spotlight mode automatically adjusts the exposure to effectively record
images and/or subjects lit by a spotlight or other concentrated light so\
urce.
Low Light (60i/30p)
This mode allows you to continue recording even when light levels begin \
to
fall. The Low Light mode selects lower...

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Recording
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
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1. Set the POWER dial to Tv.
2. Select the shutter speed with the SHUTTER  ror tbutton.
❍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 t\
he 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.
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Recording
Recording in the Aperture-Priority (Av) Mode

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...

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You can set the exposure at any combination of shutter speed and aperture levels.
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 tbutton.

Recording in the Manual Mode

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,...