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Contents
Introduction
The XH G1S / XH A1S - A Broad Range of Capabilities
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About this Manual
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Checking the Supplied Accessories
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Components Guide
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Preparations
Preparing the Power Supply
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Preparing the Camcorder
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Using the Wireless Controller
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Loading/Removing a Cassette
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Inserting/Removing a Memory Card
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Changing Settings with the MENU Button
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Language and Date/Time Settings
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Recording
Recording
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Selecting the Signal Standard and Aspect Ratio
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Locating the End of the Last Scene
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Zooming
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Adjusting the Focus
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Using the ND Filter
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Selecting the Frame Rate
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Setting the Time Code
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Synchronizing the Camcorder’s Time Code
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Setting the User Bit
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Audio Recording
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Image Stabilizer
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Using the Programmed AE Modes
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Recording in Manual Mode
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Recording in Shutter-Priority (Tv) Mode
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Recording in Aperture-Priority (Av) Mode
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Adjusting the Exposure
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AE Shift
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Gain
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White Balance
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Zebra Pattern
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Color Correction
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Skin Detail Function
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Selective Noise Reduction
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Clear Scan
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Custom Keys
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Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal
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External Connections
Video Signal Output Standards
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Connecting to a Monitor/TV
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Audio Output
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Digital Video Control
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Recording an External Video Signal (HDV/DV In, Analog Line-In)
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Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter)
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Connecting to a Computer
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