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Video Product

SERVICE MANUAL


DM-XM2 E
No. D17-6813 Digital Video Camera PAL




Canon Inc.
Digital Imaging Products Service Dept.
C CANON INC. 2002 First Edition : July. 2002
First Print : July. 2002
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT

CONTENTS
1. Product Overview --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-1
1-1 Main Features ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-1
1-2 Functions and performance Comparison Chart ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1-4
2. Technical explanation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-9
2-1 Design --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-9
2-2 4x density pixel arrangement process -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-10
2-3 Audio --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-11
2-4 Title Mix ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-12
3. Main specifications ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-14
4. Performance and functions --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-15
5. External View ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-26
6. System diagram ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-27
7. Overview of viewfinder/LCD Panel displays ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-28
7-1 Camera mode ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-28
7-2 VCR mode --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-35
7-3 Camera/card mode ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-38
7-4 Card playback mode ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-40
7-5 Menu display ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-41
7-5-1 Camera mode ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-41
7-5-2 VCR mode ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-45
7-5-3 Card/Camera mode --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-47
7-5-4 Card Playback mode -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-50
7-6 Card-related screen displays ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-52
7-6-1 Card image check screen --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-52
7-6-2 Side show screen ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-52
7-6-3 Index screen ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-53
7-6-4 Image Protect screen -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-53
7-6-5 Print mark screen ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-53
7-6-6 Card execution/Copy screen ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-54
7-6-7 Card execution/Image erase screen --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-54
7-6-8 Format screen ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-55
7-6-9 Title mix selection screen -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-56
7-6-10 Title mix screen ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-57
7-6-11 Title erase screen ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-57
7-6-12 Title erase screen ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-57
7-6-13 Title protect screen -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-57
7-7 Bitmap display ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-58
7-8 Warning displays -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-60
7-9 LCD indicators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-62
8. Backing up various data ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-63
8-1 Active memory (EEPROM, mechanical) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-63
8-2 Backup by main power supply ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-63
8-3 Backup by main power supply or backup power supply (lithium button primary battery) ------------- 1-63
8-4 Backup conditions related to switching actions --------------------------------------------------------------- 1-63
8-4-1 Turning off the power (Camera mode) ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1-63
8-4-2 Switching Program AE modes -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-65
9. Other features ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -1-68
9-1 Enabled and disabled settings in Program AE mode and Camera mode ---------------------------------- 1-68
9-1-1 Enabled and disabled settings in Program AE mode and Switches on camera ------------------- 1-69
9-2 Enabled and disabled settings in Program AE and Switches ------------------------------------------------ 1-70
9-3 System data displays ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-70
9-4 EVF display -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-70
9-5 Support for analog signal I/O copyright protection signals ------------------------------------------------- 1-71
9-6 Video ID1 detection/output support ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-71
9-7 Closed caption detection and output ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-71
9-8 Custom keys ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-72
9-9 Custom presets ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-72
9-10 DV control -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-73
DM-XM2 E
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT

1. Product Overview
This product is a 3CCD camcorder that replaces the DM-XM1 E models. It features a 440,000-pixel CCD and 4x
density pixel arrangement for providing the highest image quality for motion video and still images available in a
commercial product.
The high-quality adjustment function, color bar, and manual volume adjustment function found in the XL1s were also
added to create a high-end product appealing to a wider user base than the
DM-XM1 E, ranging from skilled amateurs to professionals.

1-1 Main Features



Finest image quality available in a consumer
camera
New 1/4-inch 3CCD next-generation system
410,000-pixel CCD and 4x density pixel arrangement

Enhanced still-image
High-magnification and functions
high-performance lens SD memory card/MultiMedia
card compatible
Records 1.68-million-pixel still
images
USB port




High-performance functions for business users
Manual audio function
Advanced accessory shoe for XLR microphone adapter
Custom presets
Color bar
And other features




1-1
DM-XM2 E
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT