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Connecting to a Computer

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Connecting to a Computer To connect the camcorder to a computer you will need a computer equipped with an IEEE1394 (DV) terminal and video editing software with video capturing capability installed. Use the optional CV-250F (4 pin-6 pin) DV cable or a commercially available 6 pin-6 pin DV cable. For the minimum system requirements for video editing, refer to the instruction manual of the video editing software. CV-250F DV Cable (optional) or commercially available 6 pin-6 pin DV cable 4-pin IEEE1394 (DV) terminal 6-pin Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and the specifications/settings of your computer. If the computer freezes while the camcorder is connected, disconnect and reconnect the DV cable. Should the problem persist, disconnect the cable, turn both the camcorder and the computer off and then on again and reconnect them. Make sure that the computer's video capturing system is compatible with the video signal standard you are using. If the computer is not compatible with the camcorder's video output signal, the camcorder may not be correctly detected or may not operate properly. Refer also to the instruction manual of the computer and the editing software. Adjust the [SIGNAL SETUP] [PLAYBACK STD] and [HD DOWN-CONV] settings in accordance with the video signal standards of the connected computer. For video output from the camcorder to the computer: - HDV output: Set [PLAYBACK STD] to [HDV] and [HD DOWN-CONV] to [OFF]. - DV output: Set [PLAYBACK STD] to [DV]. - DV output of a recording originally made in HDV standard: Set [PLAYBACK STD] to [HDV] and [HD DOWN-CONV] to [ON]. For video input from the computer to the camcorder: - HDV input: Set [PLAYBACK STD] to [HDV] and [HD DOWN-CONV] to [OFF]. - DV input: Set [PLAYBACK STD] to [DV]. 88

Section	Page
Introduction	2
Important Usage Instructions	2
Important Safety Instructions	3
The XH G1S / XH A1S - A Broad Range of Capabilities	5
About this Manual	6
Contents	8
Checking the Supplied Accessories	10
Components Guide	11
Preparations	16
Preparing the Power Supply	16
Preparing the Camcorder	19
Using the Wireless Controller	24
Loading/Removing a Cassette	25
Inserting/Removing a Memory Card	26
Changing Settings with the MENU Button	27
Language and Date/Time Settings	28
Recording	30
Recording	30
Selecting the Signal Standard and Aspect Ratio	34
Locating the End of the Last Scene	34
Zooming	35
Adjusting the Focus	37
Using the ND Filter	41
Selecting the Frame Rate	42
Setting the Time Code	44
Synchronizing the Camcorder’s Time Code	46
Setting the User Bit	48
Audio Recording	49
Image Stabilizer	54
Using the Programmed AE Modes	55
Recording in Manual Mode	58
Recording in Shutter-Priority (Tv) Mode	60
Recording in Aperture-Priority (Av) Mode	61
Adjusting the Exposure	62
AE Shift	62
Gain	63
White Balance	65
Zebra Pattern	67
Color Correction	68
Skin Detail Function	70
Selective Noise Reduction	71
Clear Scan	72
Custom Keys	73
Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal	77
External Connections	78
Video Signal Output Standards	78
Connecting to a Monitor/TV	79
Audio Output	83
Digital Video Control	85
Recording an External Video Signal (HDV/DV In, Analog Line-In)	86
Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter)	87
Connecting to a Computer	88
Customization	89
Custom Preset Settings	89
Customized Functions	97
Customized On-Screen Displays	103
Playback	107
Playing Back a Tape	107
Returning to a Pre-marked Position	109
Index Search	109
Date Search	110
Data Code	110
Remote Sensor Mode	111
Using a Memory Card	112
Selecting the Still Image Quality/Size	112
File Numbers	113
Recording Still Images on a Memory Card	114
Reviewing a Still Image Right After Recording	116
Drive Mode	117
Metering Mode	118
Using an Optional Flash	119
Playing Back Still Images from a Memory Card	120
Erasing Still images	122
Protecting Still images	123
Initializing a Memory Card	124
Print Order Settings	125
Additional Information	126
Menu Options and Default Settings	126
Settings Memorized and Retained	135
Screen Displays	136
List of Messages (in alphabetical order)	139
Maintenance/Others	140
Troubleshooting	145
System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)	147
Optional Accessories	148
Specifications	150

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Connecting to a Computer

To connect the camcorder to a computer you will need a computer equipped with an IEEE1394 (DV)

terminal and video editing software with video capturing capability installed. Use the optional CV-250F

(4 pin-6 pin) DV cable or a commercially available 6 pin-6 pin DV cable. For the minimum system

requirements for video editing, refer to the instruction manual of the video editing software.

Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and the specifications/settings of

your computer.

If the computer freezes while the camcorder is connected, disconnect and reconnect the DV

cable. Should the problem persist, disconnect the cable, turn both the camcorder and the

computer off and then on again and reconnect them.

Make sure that the computer’s video capturing system is compatible with the video signal

standard you are using. If the computer is not compatible with the camcorder’s video output

signal, the camcorder may not be correctly detected or may not operate properly.

Refer also to the instruction manual of the computer and the editing software.

Adjust the [SIGNAL SETUP]

[PLAYBACK STD] and [HD DOWN-CONV] settings in accordance

with the video signal standards of the connected computer.

For video output from the camcorder to the computer:

output: Set [PLAYBACK STD] to [HDV] and [HD DOWN-CONV] to [OFF].

output: Set [PLAYBACK STD] to [DV].

output of a recording originally made in HDV standard: Set [PLAYBACK STD] to [HDV] and

[HD DOWN-CONV] to [ON].

For video input from the computer to the camcorder:

input: Set [PLAYBACK STD] to [HDV] and [HD DOWN-CONV] to [OFF].

input: Set [PLAYBACK STD] to [DV].

IEEE1394 (DV) terminal

CV-250F

DV Cable (optional)

or commercially

available 6 pin-6 pin

DV cable

4-pin

6-pin

HDV