Fetch a PDF copy of the XL2 brochure from this link at Canon USA:

http://consumer.usa.canon.com/app/pdf/dv/XL2_brochure.pdf (size is about 3.8 mb)

Or see the download library at this link (http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/controller?act=BrochuresAct&fcategoryid=114&modelid=10350).

Go to the XL2 download library located at this link (http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/controller?act=DownloadDetailAct&fcategoryid=326&modelid=10350#New%20Window).

Scroll down to "Product User Guides & Manuals."

Then select "Click here to download the file." Choose the North American language pack you prefer (English, Spanish or French).
It's a 5,362 KB file which opens a .PDF document about 124 pages in length.

Check out the Audio Block diagram on pages 122-123! Enjoy,

hi, i was wondering if there is a download for the Quickstart Guide that came with the camera, or if anybody has a scan/xerox of a copy, i would appreciate it very much, ive misplaced mine and its driving me crazy!
you can reach me at immurrieta@aol.com, or 323 819 0042, i would be happy to pay for shipping or xerox copies and time!thankyou

The XL2 User manual PAL can be downloaded here:

http://www.canon-asia.com/index.jsp?fuseaction=support&prod_type=dv&country=SG

I can't find the XL2 operator's manual in Chris's link. Can anyone provide a download link for the XL2 manual?

Try
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&tabact=DownloadDetailTabAct&fcategoryid=326&modelid=10350

Don, your link took me to the same place Chris's link did, but I realized that FireFox's popup blocker was the problem. Now I'm good to go. Thanks!