Canon XL-H1 XL H1 Instruction Manual - Page 82

Using the Custom Preset You can define preset levels for 23 recording specifications used when recording on tape (17 when recording still images on the memory card). Up to 6 custom presets can be stored on the camcorder, and up to 20 can be stored on the memory card. You can copy the camcorder's custom presets to the memory card. Also, while you are recording on the tape and simultaneously record a still image on the memory card, the current recording specifications can be saved as a custom preset on the card. Later you can load that custom preset from the memory card to the camcorder. The recording specifications that can be saved in a custom preset: Gamma curve*, knee, black stretch/press, master pedestal*, setup level*, sharpness, horizontal detail frequency, horizontal/vertical detail balance, coring, NR1*, NR2*, color matrix*, color gain, color phase, R gain, G gain, B gain, R-G matrix, R-B matrix, G-R matrix, G-B matrix, B-R matrix and B-G matrix. * Available only when recording on the tape. Gamma Curve [GAM] (only in CAMERA mode) You can select from [NORMAL], [CINE1] or [CINE2]. Output Knee Point Adjustment [KNE] Adjust the dynamic range (knee point) in the highlight area of the image to prevent overexposure. You can select from [AUTO], [HIGH], [MIDDLE] or [LOW]. [NORMAL] [CINE1] [CINE2] Representation of the setting Input Output [HIGH] [MIDDLE] [LOW] Black Stretch/Black Press [BLK] Adjust the dynamic range in the black area of the image. You can select from [STRETCH], [MIDDLE] or [PRESS]. [STRETCH] emphasizes contrast in the dark area, while [PRESS] enhances or deepens darkness. 82 [STRETCH] [MIDDLE] [PRESS] Representation of the setting Input