XL1 / XL1S various posts

Don Palomaki · February 5th, 2004, 05:30 AM

Many things might not be at the correct setting. Things to check:

Connected to audio input (e.g., Audio1)?
Power connector for MA200 connected?
The audio source selected (e.g., Audio1)?
The audio source set to the proper input sensitivity (mic or mic att best for the MA100/200)?
If manual gain, set to a resonable level.?
Monitoring system (earphones?) gain above zero (watch for indication on meter)?
Earphone jack/meter set to monitor audio source of interest (e.g., ST1)?

Aaron Rosen · February 5th, 2004, 09:54 AM

I had the same problem with mine.

Everything was plugged in correctly and it still did not work.

I restarted my camera and it all worked fine. Donno why.

David Slingerland · February 6th, 2004, 06:41 AM

I will be doing a shoot with to camera's One broadcast camera Ikegami HLDV7 and my trusty old xl1. I want to record the audio from the Ikegami on to the tape of the canon. This might save me a lot of time then doing it in the edit. My knowledge of audio on to the xl1 is slim. Is it possible, will there be any delay problems or later on in the edit? Do you know of any practical setup? I have done this thing with broadcast camera's only so I want to know if the canon can chip in. The timecode lock will not be possible because i think you cannot "slave" the canon. Does this have practical consicences for audio lock?

greetings to you all

Jed Stone · February 7th, 2004, 08:31 AM

Well today has arrived the 7" teletest monitor and the vari zoom VZ Pol L, and what a difference, The focusing is now so much easier with the LCD, And with the elimination of movement when zooming and focusing the footage is rock solid, I should have got these a lot earlier. I cannot recommend them enough (No I don't work for them) I hunted around and found in an old second hand camera shop a hotshoe extender bar, with 3 hotshoes on it, So I now have the mic, floodlight and LCD on it, weighs a ton now, best nip down the gym for some weighlifting. These items were purchased after advice from some of our readers, thanks to them this site is priceless

Regards

Jed "Happy little bunny now" Stone

David Slingerland · February 7th, 2004, 01:40 PM

I think people dont understand my question. Is it possible for the canon to record audio from another camera WITHOUT a mixer to give line out?. I think it is not possible but need to know for sure. I cant do a test because I dont have the other camera yet. anybody?

Don Palomaki · February 7th, 2004, 02:50 PM

There are some differences between the XL1 and XL1s, the XL1s has a few more audio-related features.

The XL1 can record audio from a consumer line level source (e.g., -10 dBV) or mic level sources via the Audio1 input during original capture. It is not configured to allow audio dub later.

I believe that the XL1s model does allow audio dub latter if you used12-bit, 2-channel audio recording mode during original taping.

Hector Rodriguez · February 10th, 2004, 07:01 PM

First, Thank-you for taking your time to read this note.
I have the Canon XL1S and also got the wireless Mic Sony UWP-C1 and not able to get a sound on the camera, I have read the instruction a thousand times, but they sound like chinese to me, Sorry, but I'm new on this camera, if some one could help me telling me the exact setting that I should use on the camera,, I'm planing to use both mics, the one that the camera has, and the wireless, please, I will appreciate any help.

Thanks.

Nathan Gifford · February 11th, 2004, 12:23 PM

It depends on how you use your system. If you are using 16 bit audio mode you will need to switch to Audio 1 and connect your mic to the audio 1 inputs.

12 bit audio reduces audio resolution but allows you to use 4 audio sources simultaneously. You can then use the on board mic and run the wireless into audio 2 inputs. Be aware that not all editing packages will allow you to use 4-track (12 bit). However, there is a package called Scenalyzer that will let you merge the audio with most NLEs.

Dirk Vanfleet · February 17th, 2004, 03:43 AM

Is there a way to use the Sekonic Studio Deluxe II L-398M light meter with an XL1s?

If we assume 1/60 shutter speed and 30 fps frame mode, it would mean an assumed shutter speed of 180 degrees. I believe.

But ASA/ISO = ?

Rob Lohman · February 17th, 2004, 04:24 AM

XL1 ASA rating, part 1
XL1 ASA rating, part 2

Also see these threads:

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...threadid=17351
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...&threadid=4913
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...&threadid=4166
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...&threadid=2852

Please take the time to read through this information, thank you.

Afonso Campos · February 17th, 2004, 08:25 AM

After I import video I get jittery lines around my image... I've rendered my film and it still has the jittery lines around.

you can see what i mean on http://geekstyle.org/jitterylines.jpg

What exactly is this and how can I avoid them when I shoot with my XL1s next time? Thanks

Rob Lohman · February 18th, 2004, 04:09 PM

First of all you have your preview set to bad quality. Choose
best (full) and then hit the "save snapshot to file" button in
Vegas and put that picture up.

I'm not really seeing anything that I would classify as jitterylines.
Jittery implies motion which ofcourse there isn't in a still. It looks
like some parts are just slightly over exposed.

Did you shoot in interlaced or frame mode?

Maurizio Panella · February 19th, 2004, 07:27 AM

Hi all, I'd like to know if is possible to use this light on xl1 and what is the result in general and with the NPF960 battery.
Thanks in advance, Maurizio.

Bill Tombs · February 22nd, 2004, 07:27 PM

Am I on the right track for wedding videography playtoys? 2 XL1s, 1-GL-1 backup, Pinnicle DV-500 hardware inputs/outputs, Adobe 6.5, Custom rocketship computer. Haven't purchased wireless mics yet. Made a huge score on Ebay for a 2500.00 Elmo for 350.00 for photo montages.

Edward Troxel · February 22nd, 2004, 09:37 PM

Not too fond of the Pinnacle hardware but the rest doesn't sound bad. I use up to 3 XL-1 cameras, standard OHCI firewire card, and Vegas.

February 5th, 2004, 05:30 AM	#1111
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,489	Many things might not be at the correct setting. Things to check: Connected to audio input (e.g., Audio1)? Power connector for MA200 connected? The audio source selected (e.g., Audio1)? The audio source set to the proper input sensitivity (mic or mic att best for the MA100/200)? If manual gain, set to a resonable level.? Monitoring system (earphones?) gain above zero (watch for indication on meter)? Earphone jack/meter set to monitor audio source of interest (e.g., ST1)? __________________ dpalomaki@dspalomaki.com

February 6th, 2004, 06:41 AM	#1113
David Slingerland Major Player Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Soest ,Holland Posts: 307	audio on to xl1 by means of other cam I will be doing a shoot with to camera's One broadcast camera Ikegami HLDV7 and my trusty old xl1. I want to record the audio from the Ikegami on to the tape of the canon. This might save me a lot of time then doing it in the edit. My knowledge of audio on to the xl1 is slim. Is it possible, will there be any delay problems or later on in the edit? Do you know of any practical setup? I have done this thing with broadcast camera's only so I want to know if the canon can chip in. The timecode lock will not be possible because i think you cannot "slave" the canon. Does this have practical consicences for audio lock? greetings to you all __________________ D.Slingerland director/cameraman http://www.slingerlandproductions.nl

February 7th, 2004, 08:31 AM	#1114
Jed Stone New Boot Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 13	What a difference a day makes Well today has arrived the 7" teletest monitor and the vari zoom VZ Pol L, and what a difference, The focusing is now so much easier with the LCD, And with the elimination of movement when zooming and focusing the footage is rock solid, I should have got these a lot earlier. I cannot recommend them enough (No I don't work for them) I hunted around and found in an old second hand camera shop a hotshoe extender bar, with 3 hotshoes on it, So I now have the mic, floodlight and LCD on it, weighs a ton now, best nip down the gym for some weighlifting. These items were purchased after advice from some of our readers, thanks to them this site is priceless Regards Jed "Happy little bunny now" Stone

February 7th, 2004, 01:40 PM	#1115
David Slingerland Major Player Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Soest ,Holland Posts: 307	I think people dont understand my question. Is it possible for the canon to record audio from another camera WITHOUT a mixer to give line out?. I think it is not possible but need to know for sure. I cant do a test because I dont have the other camera yet. anybody? __________________ D.Slingerland director/cameraman http://www.slingerlandproductions.nl

February 7th, 2004, 02:50 PM	#1116
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,489	There are some differences between the XL1 and XL1s, the XL1s has a few more audio-related features. The XL1 can record audio from a consumer line level source (e.g., -10 dBV) or mic level sources via the Audio1 input during original capture. It is not configured to allow audio dub later. I believe that the XL1s model does allow audio dub latter if you used12-bit, 2-channel audio recording mode during original taping. __________________ dpalomaki@dspalomaki.com

February 5th, 2004, 09:54 AM	#1112
Aaron Rosen Major Player Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: HB, CA - USA Posts: 298	I had the same problem with mine. Everything was plugged in correctly and it still did not work. I restarted my camera and it all worked fine. Donno why.

February 10th, 2004, 07:01 PM	#1117
Hector Rodriguez Tourist Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brockton Massachussett U.S.A. Posts: 1	Sony UWP-C1 wireless mic,,,Please Help First, Thank-you for taking your time to read this note. I have the Canon XL1S and also got the wireless Mic Sony UWP-C1 and not able to get a sound on the camera, I have read the instruction a thousand times, but they sound like chinese to me, Sorry, but I'm new on this camera, if some one could help me telling me the exact setting that I should use on the camera,, I'm planing to use both mics, the one that the camera has, and the wireless, please, I will appreciate any help. Thanks. __________________ hector@hdrc.net

February 11th, 2004, 12:23 PM	#1118
Nathan Gifford Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tickfaw, LA Posts: 1,217	It depends on how you use your system. If you are using 16 bit audio mode you will need to switch to Audio 1 and connect your mic to the audio 1 inputs. 12 bit audio reduces audio resolution but allows you to use 4 audio sources simultaneously. You can then use the on board mic and run the wireless into audio 2 inputs. Be aware that not all editing packages will allow you to use 4-track (12 bit). However, there is a package called Scenalyzer that will let you merge the audio with most NLEs. __________________ Nathan Gifford Southern Cyclist Magazine & Productions For quick answers try our Search! To see me and Rob Lohman click here

February 17th, 2004, 03:43 AM	#1119
Dirk Vanfleet New Boot Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 6	XL1 and light meters... Is there a way to use the Sekonic Studio Deluxe II L-398M light meter with an XL1s? If we assume 1/60 shutter speed and 30 fps frame mode, it would mean an assumed shutter speed of 180 degrees. I believe. But ASA/ISO = ?

February 17th, 2004, 04:24 AM	#1120
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	XL1 ASA rating, part 1 XL1 ASA rating, part 2 Also see these threads: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...threadid=17351 http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...&threadid=4913 http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...&threadid=4166 http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...&threadid=2852 Please take the time to read through this information, thank you. __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

February 17th, 2004, 08:25 AM	#1121
Afonso Campos New Boot Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Irvine, California Posts: 17	Jittery lines after importing video After I import video I get jittery lines around my image... I've rendered my film and it still has the jittery lines around. you can see what i mean on http://geekstyle.org/jitterylines.jpg What exactly is this and how can I avoid them when I shoot with my XL1s next time? Thanks

February 18th, 2004, 04:09 PM	#1122
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	First of all you have your preview set to bad quality. Choose best (full) and then hit the "save snapshot to file" button in Vegas and put that picture up. I'm not really seeing anything that I would classify as jitterylines. Jittery implies motion which ofcourse there isn't in a still. It looks like some parts are just slightly over exposed. Did you shoot in interlaced or frame mode? __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

February 19th, 2004, 07:27 AM	#1123
Maurizio Panella Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Reggio Emilia Italy Posts: 63	Sony light HVL-20DW2 Hi all, I'd like to know if is possible to use this light on xl1 and what is the result in general and with the NPF960 battery. Thanks in advance, Maurizio.

February 22nd, 2004, 07:27 PM	#1124
Bill Tombs Tourist Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Grand Haven, MI Posts: 1	New Guy Here~ Am I on the right track for wedding videography playtoys? 2 XL1s, 1-GL-1 backup, Pinnicle DV-500 hardware inputs/outputs, Adobe 6.5, Custom rocketship computer. Haven't purchased wireless mics yet. Made a huge score on Ebay for a 2500.00 Elmo for 350.00 for photo montages.

February 22nd, 2004, 09:37 PM	#1125
Edward Troxel Sponsor: JET DV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,953	Not too fond of the Pinnacle hardware but the rest doesn't sound bad. I use up to 3 XL-1 cameras, standard OHCI firewire card, and Vegas.