Key facts
- Brand
- Canon
- Model
- XHA1S
- Category
- Camcorders
- Industry
- Electronics
- Documents
- 2
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2012-05-02
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Canon XH G1S / XHA1S Camcorder User Manual
This manual begins with important safety instructions, warning users about fire, electric shock, moisture, and the need to use only recommended accessories. It also covers proper grounding of external antennas, power‑supply precautions, and service guidelines.
The guide then walks through preparing the camcorder, loading media, configuring menu settings, and recording in various modes (HDV, DV, 1080/24p, 1080/30p). It details audio connections, external video outputs, and advanced features such as genlock, custom presets, and XLR inputs, followed by troubleshooting and warranty information.
Canon XHA1S specifications
| Operating temperature | 0 – 40 °C |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 163 × 192 × 394 mm |
| Weight | 2,200 g |
| Battery capacity | 5,200 mAh |
| Battery voltage | 7.4 V |
| Power input | 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz |
| Power consumption (viewfinder) | 7.4 W |
| Power consumption (LCD) | 7.6 W |
| HD/SD‑SDI video output voltage | 0.8 V p‑p / 75 Ω |
All Canon XHA1S documents by type
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in these manuals
What power adapter should be used with the camcorder?
The CA‑920 small power adapter must be used, and the CV‑250F DV cable is required to meet the EMC Directive requirements.
What type of memory cards are supported?
The camcorder supports SD, SDHC, and MultiMedia (MMC) cards.
