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Sophisticated Audio Control

Canon professional camcorders provide the

videographer with advanced control over

all aspects of audio during recording. The

cameras are equipped with 2 XLR inputs

with individual sen-

2 Channel Recording via supplied microphone and XLR inputs

sitivity settings.

Sensitivity for the

XLR line input in

manual mode has

been increased,

and the audio line

output level can be

switched between

1 Vrms and 2 Vrms

XLR input sensitivity can be set for

at full scale for

Channel 1/2 individually

wider compatibility

in post-production environments. Maximum

audio output is +6 dBV with audio recorded

at the standard +4 dBu input setting. XLR

and microphone sensitivity selections

include +12 dB, +6 dB, 0 dB, -6 dB and

-12 dB. 2-channel recording is possible via

simultaneous use of the supplied micro-

phone and the XLR inputs. Automatic level

control settings for the XLR inputs provide

the choice of linked or independent 2-channel

operation. The camcorder is also equipped

with a 3.5mm stereo mini-jack for a camera

Audio and Connections (XL H1S / XL H1A)

microphone and a rugged headphone

terminal with level control. Additional audio

controls include an audio limiter function

(in manual recording mode) to prevent

distortion caused by sudden loud sounds,

Use the supplied microphone and

XLR input at the same time

a 1 kHz Reference Tone (selectable to

-12 dB, -18 dB or -20 dB) and monitor output

selections of LR/LL/RR/monaural.

HD-SDI, Genlock and Time

Code Connection Terminals

(XL H1S and XH G1S only)

The XL H1S and XH G1S are ready for any

professional application with HD-SDI,

Genlock and Time Code Connections

(BNC). SDI outputs conform to industry

standards HD-SDI (SMPTE 299M) or SD-SDI

Sensitivity for the XLR line

has been increased; output

at a maximum +6 dBV is

possible when recorded at

the standard +4 dBu.

2 built-in XLR terminals allow for

2-channel recording via simultaneous

use of the supplied microphone and

XLR inputs

Component output terminal.

(SMPTE 272M). Audio and Time Code are

both embedded. The HD-SDI output provides

an uncompressed 1.485 Gbps 50i signal at

1920 x 1080 resolution with 4:2:2 colour

sampling. The 4:2:2 colour space ensures

better colour accuracy for compositing or

"green screen" work, and because a single

industry standard connection carries video,

audio and SMPTE (LTC) Time Code, cable

complexity is significantly reduced. This

enables longer cable runs, improves the

operator's mobility and simplifies the cabling

process. Genlock input enables synchro -

nisation of multiple cameras, whether in a

live-switched production environment in the

studio or on location. When shooting HD, it

can accept either an

SD (blackburst) or HD

(tri-level) sync signal.

Additionally, the cam-

corders feature SMPTE

Time Code Input and

Output terminals to

better accommodate

time code requirements

in multi-camera shoots

or when synching with

other devices.

Supplied microphone.

6-pin IEEE1394

S-Video input/out-

terminal for HDV/DV

put; composite

input/output;

video; audio

LANC terminal.

input/output

(RCA)

BNC HD-SDI,

Genlock, Time Code

input and output

terminals (available

on XL H1S)

BNC style HD-SDI,

Genlock, Time Code

input and output

terminals (XH G1S)