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

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Digitally Outputting Analog Video and Audio Signals (Analog-Digital Converter) Connecting the camcorder to your VCR or 8 mm video camera allows conversion of recorded E analog video and audio signals to digital signals in an instant. The digital signals can be output to the other equipment with a DV terminal. The camcorder's DV terminal works exclusively as an output terminal. • There may be cases where analog-digital conversion cannot be done properly, depending on the signals output from the connected equipment. For example: Signals that include the copyright protective signal, or anomalous signals such as ones that include ghost signals, etc. • You are recommended to use power from a household power source with a power adapter. • Do not operate with a cassette inserted to the camcorder. • Turn off the power of all equipment before performing connections. • Refer also to the instruction manuals of the other equipment connected. STV-250N Stereo Video Cable : Signal flow : Signal flow S-150 S-video Cable OUTPUT L AUDIO R VIDEO S-VIDEO Editing Side with DV IN/OUT arrow Signal flow : Above illustration shows the connection using a S-video cable. You can also connect the yellow plug to the VIDEO terminal instead. 101

Section	Page
XM2 DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER Instruction Manual	1
Introduction	2
Important Usage Instructions	2
Operating Steps and Reference Guide	3
Contents	4
Thank You For Choosing a Canon	6
Introducing the XM2	7
Preparations	8
Finding Your Way Around the XM2	8
Preparing the Camcorder	12
Powering the Camcorder	14
Loading a Cassette	16
Using the Menus	18
Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamp	27
Setting the Date and Time	30
Recording	33
Basic Recording	33
Tips for Making Better Videos	38
Zooming	40
Using the LCD Screen	41
Turning the Optical Image Stabilizer Off	44
Using the ND Filter	45
Recording Still Images onto a Tape	46
Selecting the Movie Mode (Normal/Frame)	48
Searching and Reviewing While Recording	49
Using the Various Recording Programs	50
Audio Recording	54
Using the Custom Key	56
Using Digital Effects	60
Using the Colour Bars	65
Using a Canon Speedlite for Flash Photography (Optional)	66
Recording with the Interval Timer	67
Recording with the Self-Timer	69
Using the DV Control	70
Using the VL-3 Video Light (Optional)	71
Using the DM-50 Microphone (Optional)	72
Using the MA-300 Microphone Adapter (Optional)	73
Manual Adjustments	74
Adjusting the Exposure Manually	74
Adjusting the Focus Manually	77
Setting the White Balance	78
Using AE Shift	80
Using the Custom Preset	81
Using the Zebra Pattern	83
Recording PC Screens and Other Screens Using CLEAR SCAN	84
Recording the Display Information	84
Playback	85
Playing Back a Tape	85
Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data (Data Code)	88
Searching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search/Index Search)	91
Returning to a Pre-Marked Position (Zero Set Memory)	92
Connections for Playback on a TV Screen	93
Editing	95
Editing to a VCR	95
Dubbing to/from a Tape with Digital Video Equipment	97
Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder (Analog Line-in)	99
Digitally Outputting Analog Video and Audio Signals (Analog-Digital Converter)	101
Recording Over Existing Scenes (AV Insert Editing)	103
Audio Dubbing	106
Setting the Audio Mix	109
Connecting to a PC Using a DV Cable	111
Using a Memory Card	112
Memory Card Introduction	112
Recording Still Images onto a Memory Card	116
Playing Back a Memory Card	118
Settings of the Still Images Recorded on a Memory Card	120
Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protect)	122
Marking a Still Image for Printing (Print Mark)	123
Erasing Still Images	125
Combining Images and Recording Them onto a Tape (Title Mix)	127
Copying Still Images from Memory Card to Tape	130
Formatting a Memory Card	131
Connecting to a PC Using a USB Cable	132
Other Information and Precautions	133
Additional Information	134
Notes on Using the Batteries	134
Maintenance	137
Troubleshooting	141
The XM2 System Diagram	145
Optional Accessories	146
Screen Displays	148
Caution Phrases	151
Specifications	153
Index	155

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Editing

Connecting the camcorder to your VCR or 8 mm video camera allows conversion of recorded

analog video and audio signals to digital signals in an instant. The digital signals can be output to

the other equipment with a DV terminal. The camcorder’s DV terminal works exclusively as an

output terminal.

• There may be cases where analog-digital conversion cannot be done properly, depending on the

signals output from the connected equipment.

For example: Signals that include the copyright protective signal, or anomalous signals such as

ones that include ghost signals, etc.

• You are recommended to use power from a household power source with a power adapter.

• Do not operate with a cassette inserted to the camcorder.

• Turn off the power of all equipment before performing connections.

• Refer also to the instruction manuals of the other equipment connected.

Digitally Outputting Analog Video and Audio Signals

(Analog-Digital Converter)

IN/OUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUTPUT

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable

: Signal flow

S-150 S-video Cable

Signal flow :

Side with

arrow

Above illustration shows the connection using a S-video cable. You can also connect the yellow

plug to the VIDEO terminal instead.