Perplexing Issue With XL1

Charles Culpepper · March 8th, 2007, 08:26 PM

Very odd issue that has me baffled.
I have a used XL1.
If I record on the xl1 and play back straight from the camera image quality is fine. If I record from the xl1 and try to play the tape on any sony product that I have (a mini dv player and also a Sony 950 camera) the image is heavily distorted. I tried a tape made by canon and same thing.
I should say anything I record with the 950 plays back fine on the 950 and the sony mini dv player.
I have sent the XL1 to Canon and they replaced the drum but that has made no difference.
Any thoughts? Thanks.

Boyd Ostroff · March 8th, 2007, 08:37 PM

Sounds like the XL1 is out of alignment. Several years ago I recall reading that this was a common problem with that camera. But it's odd that a trip to Canon didn't fix the problem. But I've also read that you need to be careful about fixing the alignment because tapes which were previously shot may no longer be readable.

Charles Culpepper · March 9th, 2007, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boyd Ostroff

Sounds like the XL1 is out of alignment. Several years ago I recall reading that this was a common problem with that camera. But it's odd that a trip to Canon didn't fix the problem. But I've also read that you need to be careful about fixing the alignment because tapes which were previously shot may no longer be readable.

When you play back what you've recorded, what do you play your tape on?

Don Palomaki · March 10th, 2007, 07:01 AM

Also, avoid LP speed it you want to reliably playback on other machines.

March 8th, 2007, 08:26 PM	#1
Charles Culpepper New Boot Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 18	Perplexing Issue With XL1 - distorted playback Very odd issue that has me baffled. I have a used XL1. If I record on the xl1 and play back straight from the camera image quality is fine. If I record from the xl1 and try to play the tape on any sony product that I have (a mini dv player and also a Sony 950 camera) the image is heavily distorted. I tried a tape made by canon and same thing. I should say anything I record with the 950 plays back fine on the 950 and the sony mini dv player. I have sent the XL1 to Canon and they replaced the drum but that has made no difference. Any thoughts? Thanks.

March 10th, 2007, 07:01 AM	#4
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,487	Also, avoid LP speed it you want to reliably playback on other machines. __________________ dpalomaki@dspalomaki.com

March 8th, 2007, 08:37 PM	#2
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,787	Sounds like the XL1 is out of alignment. Several years ago I recall reading that this was a common problem with that camera. But it's odd that a trip to Canon didn't fix the problem. But I've also read that you need to be careful about fixing the alignment because tapes which were previously shot may no longer be readable.