The Canon XL2 video camera has interchangeable lens capability and optical image stabilization found in the kit lens. The camera has a three-CCD sensor, one dedicated to each primary color, for accurate color rendition. The camera can record in 4:3 standard definition aspect ratio and 16:9 wide-screen aspect ratio. Frame rates may be adjusted to 60i (interlaced, the standard in video for many years), 30p (progressive, for smoother detail) and 24p. It records videos using miniDV cassettes.
Instructions
1. Place the viewfinder unit into the bracket on the left of the camcorder and tighten the screw to hold it. Connect the cable to the input on the upper part of the camcorder body.
2. Insert the microphone into the clamp on the right of the camcorder and plug the microphone cable into the "Front Mic" input.
3. Insert the lens into the camcorder by lining up the red marks on the lens and camcorder. Seat the lens into the socket and twist it clockwise until it locks.
4. Rotate the video controller on the left of the camcorder to a video recording mode. The green square represents easy recording to get started. Other available modes include shutter (Tv), aperture (Av), manual (M), auto with manual setting allowed (A), spotlight (a person icon) and low light (a candle icon).
5. Set the frame rate (60i, 30p, or 24p) by flipping the switch on the left of the camcorder behind the mode dial.
6. Select the aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9) by flipping the switch underneath the frame rate switch.
7. Set the audio input switch on the left of the camcorder in front of the mode dial to "Front Mic" and adjust the recording levels to the desired volume level. Plug headphones into the headphone jack on the back right of the camcorder and listen through the headphones to set the proper volume.
8. While looking through the eyepiece, adjust the zoom of the lens using the slider button on the camcorder's top handle.
9. Press "Start/Stop" on the back right of the camcorder to record. Press the button again to stop recording.
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