PUB. DIE-0406-001C HD Camcorder C Y P O The warranty information for Australia and New Zealand is at the end of this Instruction Manual.
Important Usage Instructions 2 WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Important Safety Instructions 4 In these safety instructions the word “apparatus” refers to the Canon HD Camcorder EOS C300 / EOS C300 PL and all its accessories. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8.
Highlights of the EOS C300/C300 PL The Canon HD Camcorder EOS C300/C300 PL has been designed to meet the demanding needs and highest expectations of industry professionals. The following are just some of the many features that will help turn your creative vision into reality. 5 HD Recording Large Super 35mm CMOS sensor and DIGIC DV III image processor The camcorder is equipped with a large Super 35mm CMOS sensor that captures video at an effective pixel count of 8.29 megapixels (3840x2160).
Custom picture settings With custom picture settings (A 101), you can enjoy unparalleled image control to deliver the “look” you want by adjusting parameters, such as gamma and sharpness. The custom picture settings can be recorded onto an SD card, which allows multiple C300 / C300 PL camcorders to use the same settings, or embedded in the recording itself.
Table of Contents 7 1. Introduction 11 Adjusting the Black Balance 46 Remote Operation Via the Wi-Fi Remote Application 47 Preparing the System for Wi-Fi Remote 47 About this Manual 11 Conventions Used in this Manual 11 Supplied Accessories 13 Names of Parts 14 Grip Unit 19 Monitor Unit 20 Handle Unit 22 3. Recording 49 2.
Setting the Time Code 73 Selecting the Running Mode 73 Selecting Drop or Non-Drop Frame 74 Putting the Time Code Display on Hold 74 Setting the User Bit 76 Synchronizing with an External Device 77 Connecting an External Device 77 Reference Video Signal Input (Genlock Synchronization) 77 Time Code Signal Input 78 Reference Video Signal Output 79 Time Code Signal Output 79 Recording Audio 80 Connecting an External Microphone or External Audio Input Source to the Camcorder 80 Selecting the Audio Input from t
Clip Operations 118 Using the Clip Menu 118 Displaying Clip Information 119 Adding $ Marks or % Marks 120 Deleting $ Marks or % Marks 120 Copying Clips 121 Deleting Clips 122 Deleting the User Memo and GPS Information 122 Copying a Custom Picture File Embedded in a Clip 122 Displaying an Index Screen of Shot Marks 123 Displaying a Frame Index Screen of a Single Clip 124 Adding Shot Marks 124 Deleting Shot Marks 125 Changing a Clip’s Thumbnail 125 6.
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1 Introduction 11 About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon EOS C300/C300 PL. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should the camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (A 162). Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • A: Reference page number.
About this Manual 12 The arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections. For a detailed explanation on how to use the menus, refer to Using the Menus (A 29). For a concise summary of all available menu options and settings, refer to the appendix Menu Options (A 147). C When a procedure requires selecting an option, the available options are listed within or after the procedure. Brackets [ ] are used to refer to menu options as they are displayed on screen.
Supplied Accessories Supplied Accessories The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder. 13 1 2 3 Monitor Unit Handle Unit Grip Unit1 Body Cap1 Battery Charger CG-940 (incl. power cord) BP-955 Battery Pack (incl. terminal cover) Eye Cup Viewfinder Cap C CA-940 Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord) DC-940 DC Cable (incl. cable tie) Adapter Base for 0.64 cm (1/4 in.
Names of Parts Names of Parts 14 6 7 1 8 2 9 3 10 11 4 5 12 Y P O 13 14 15 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C MAGN. (magnification) button (A 70)/ Assignable button 1 (A 99) PEAKING button (A 70) / Assignable button 2 (A 99) ND FILTER +/- buttons (A 63) ZEBRA button (A 72)/ Assignable button 3 (A 99) WFM (waveform monitor) button (A 88)/ Assignable button 4 (A 99) Q switch (A 26) Tally lamp (A 49) DISP. (display) button (A 52,115)/BATT.
Names of Parts 17 15 29 18 19 20 21 22 23 30 24 25 26 31 27 28 Y P O 17 WFT terminal (A 47) 18 EXT (external signal) terminals 1 and 2 (A 34) 19 REMOTE terminal For connecting commercially available remote controllers.
Names of Parts # $ 16 33 39 34 40 35 36 32 41 37 38 42 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 START/STOP button (A 49) # EF Lens mount index (A 32) # EF-S Lens mount index (A 32) # Lens release button (A 32) # EF Lens lock pin (A 32) # EF Lens mount (A 32) # EF Lens contacts (A 32) C Y P O 39 40 41 42 $ PL Lens mount (A 34) $ Bayonet ring handles (A 34) $ PL Lens index pin (A 34) $ Bayonet ring (A 34)
Names of Parts 54 17 43 55 56 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 57 58 59 51 52 53 60 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 C 61 Y P O 62 63 Viewfinder unit Viewfinder unit LOCK/RELEASE screw (A 171) (rear panel’s backlight) button (A 53) FUNC.
Names of Parts 66 67 18 68 65 69 65 Tape measure hooks Use the hooks to accurately measure the distance from the focal plane. 66 Focal plane marks 67 Socket for the WFT Attachment Bracket (A 47) 68 Strap mounts (A 39) C 69 Accessory shoe with mounting hole for 0.64 cm (1/4 in.) screws For attaching accessories such as the optional VL-10Li II Battery Video Light. Y P O 72 73 70 71 70 TB-1 Tripod Base for tripods with 0.95 cm (3/8 in.
Names of Parts Grip Unit 1 5 2 3 6 4 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 MAGN.
Names of Parts Monitor Unit 20 1 2 Operation panel (A 21) 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 C LCD panel MIRROR button (A 36) Microphone lock screw (A 80) Microphone holder (A 80) Microphone cable clamp (A 80) XLR terminals CH1 (right) and CH2 (left) (A 80) Y P O 5 6
Names of Parts Operation panel 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 7 8 9 10 11 12 19 20 Y P O 21 22 23 24 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 C DISP. (display) button (A 52, 115) Ñ (stop) button (A 114)/ Assignable button 14 (A 99) WFM (waveform monitor) button (A 88)/ Assignable button 8 (A 99) Ú (skip backward) button (A 116)/ Assignable button 13 (A 99) EDGE MON.
Names of Parts Handle Unit 22 1 3 2 4 1 2 3 4 Mounting hole for 0.64 cm (1/4 in.
2 Preparations 23 Preparing the Power Supply You can power the camcorder using a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. If you connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder while a battery pack is attached, the camcorder will draw power from the power outlet. Charge battery packs before use. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a fully charged battery pack, refer to Charging Times (A 174) and Recording and Playback Times (A 174).
Preparing the Power Supply Attaching the Battery Pack 1 Set the Q switch to OFF. 24 2 Slide the BATT. OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow and open the battery compartment cover. 3 Insert the battery pack all the way into the compartment as shown in the illustration and press it gently toward the left until it clicks. 4 Close the battery compartment cover. Removing the Battery Pack 1 Set the Q switch to OFF. Y P O 2 Slide the BATT.
Preparing the Power Supply Press the BATT. INFO button to display the remaining battery time and available recording time (displays for 5 seconds). Depending on the battery life, the battery information may not be displayed. NOTES • The first time you use a battery pack, fully charge it and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is completely exhausted. Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording time will be displayed accurately.
Preparing the Power Supply Turning the Camcorder On and Off The camcorder has two operating modes: CAMERA ( ) mode for making recordings and MEDIA ( mode for playing back recordings. Select the operating mode using the Q switch. 26 To turn on the camcorder Set the Q switch to CAMERA for mode. CAMERA mode mode or MEDIA for MEDIA mode To turn off the camcorder Set the Q switch to OFF.
Date, Time and Language Settings Date, Time and Language Settings Setting the Date and Time You will need to set the date and time of the camcorder before you can start using it. When the camcorder’s clock is not set, the [Date/Time] screen will appear automatically with the first field selected (month or day, depending on the country/region of purchase). Operating modes: 1 Push the joystick up/down or turn the SELECT dial to change the month/day then move (Ð) to the next field.
Date, Time and Language Settings Displaying the Date and Time while Recording [£ LCD/VF Setup] You can display the date and time on the screen. 28 [Custom Display 2] Operating modes: [Date/Time] 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Push the joystick up/down or turn the SELECT dial to select [£ LCD/VF Setup]. [Off] 3 Select [Custom Display 2] and then [Date/Time] in a similar fashion. 4 Push the joystick up/down or turn the SELECT dial to select the information to display.
Using the Menus Using the Menus In mode, many of the camcorder’s functions can be adjusted from the menu for general settings, which opens after pressing the MENU button. You can also register frequently used menu settings in a customized submenu (My Menu) for easy access. In mode, press the MENU button to open the menu for general settings or SET to open the clip menu for clip operations. For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to Menu Options (A 147).
Using the Menus • The orange selection frame will appear on a setting option. • Press the CANCEL button to return to the previous submenu. 30 6 Push the joystick up/down or turn the SELECT dial to select the desired setting option and then press SET. • Depending on the menu item, additional selections may be necessary. 7 Press the MENU button to close the menu. NOTES • Unavailable items may appear grayed out. • Pressing the MENU button at any time closes the menu.
Using the Menus Resetting the My Menu Submenu [ 1 Reset all the menu settings registered to the My Menu submenu. [ My Menu] > [Edit] > [Reset All] My Menu] [Edit] 2 Select [OK] and then press SET twice.
Preparing the Camcorder Preparing the Camcorder 32 This section outlines the basic preparations for the camcorder such as attaching a lens and attaching the modular units to the camcorder: monitor unit, grip unit, handle unit, thumb rest, eye cup, etc. Your camcorder is nothing if not versatile and you can choose the configuration that best fits your needs and shooting conditions.
Preparing the Camcorder # Attaching an EF Lens 1 Set the Q switch to OFF. 2 Remove the body cap from the camcorder and any dust caps from the lens. 3 Attach the lens to the camcorder and turn the lens in the direction of the arrow until it clicks in place. • EF lenses: Align the red mark on the lens with the red EF Lens mount index mark on the camcorder. • EF-S lenses: Align the white mark on the lens with the white EF-S Lens mount index mark on the camcorder.
Preparing the Camcorder • As long as [~ Camera Setup] > [Periph. Illum. Corr.] is set to [On], the camcorder will automatically apply the appropriate correction data. 34 NOTES • About lens correction data: - The camcorder contains a register of correction data for compatible lenses that were available at the time the camcorder went on sale. Correction data for future lenses will be made available as part of the regular updates released for the camcorder’s firmware.
Preparing the Camcorder Removing the Monitor Unit 1 Set the Q switch to OFF. 2 Disconnect the monitor unit’s cables from the camcorder’s EXT 1 and EXT 2 terminals. • Pull back the metallic tips of the cable to release the cable and then disconnect the cable. 35 3 Unscrew the lock screw and then gently slide out the monitor unit from the accessory shoe. Using the Viewfinder Adjusting the Viewfinder’s Position 1 Gently pull out the viewfinder until it stops.
Preparing the Camcorder Dioptric Adjustment Turn on the camcorder and adjust the dioptric adjustment dial. Dioptric adjustment dial 36 Attaching the Viewfinder Cap Pointing the viewfinder lens at the sun or other strong light sources may cause damage to internal components. When you are not using the viewfinder, make sure to attach the viewfinder cap to the viewfinder. This will also protect the viewfinder from scratches and dirt.
Preparing the Camcorder • While recording with the LCD panel rotated in a different direction or angle (for example, facing toward the subject), you can press the MIRROR button repeatedly to invert the image on the screen horizontally, vertically or both ways. 37 Adjusting the Viewfinder/LCD Screen You can adjust the brightness, contrast, color, sharpness, and backlight of the viewfinder and LCD screen independently of each other. These adjustments will not affect your recordings.
Preparing the Camcorder Using a Tripod with 0.64 cm (1/4 in.) Mounting Screws 38 To use a tripod with 0.64 cm (1/4 in.) mounting screws, first attach the supplied tripod adapter base to the camcorder and then attach the tripod to the adapter base. 1 Remove the original TB-1 tripod base from the camcorder. • Remove the 4 screws and then remove the base. 2 Attach the supplied tripod adapter base for 0.64 cm (1/4 in.) tripods. • Firmly screw in the 4 screws. 3 Attach the tripod.
Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the Grip Belt Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the START/STOP button on the grip unit with your index finger but still have a comfortable but secure grip. 39 IMPORTANT • Be careful not to drop the camcorder when adjusting the grip belt. Attaching the Handle Unit 1 Insert the attachment base at the bottom of the handle unit to the camcorder’s accessory shoe. 햲 햳 2 Tighten the handle unit’s lock screw while gently pressing it down.
Preparing the Camcorder Attaching the Terminal Covers Insert the connecting strip into the opening to attach the terminal cover. 40 NOTES • If the connecting strip is difficult to grasp, use a pair of tweezers or similar tool.
Preparing Recording Media Preparing Recording Media The camcorder records clips to 1 CompactFlash (CF) cards and photos* to . SD and / SDHC memory cards. The camcorder is equipped with two CF card slots. Initialize recording media (A 43) when you use them with this camcorder for the first time. * The camcorder can record custom picture files and a camera settings file onto the SD card as well.
Preparing Recording Media Removing a CF card 1 Wait until the access indicator for the card slot with the CF card to be removed is off. 42 , 2 Slide the CF card slot cover switch in the direction of the arrow. • The CF card slot cover will open upward (slot A) or downward (slot B). 3 Push the CF card release button. • The release button partially pops out. 4 Push in the CF card release button to release the CF card. 5 Pull the CF card all the way out and close the CF card slot cover.
Preparing Recording Media Initializing the Recording Media The first time you use any recording media with this camcorder, initialize it first. You can also initialize a recording media to permanently delete all the data it contains. When initializing an SD card, you can select quick initialization, which clears the file allocation table but does not physically erase the stored data, or complete initialization, which deletes all data completely. Operating modes: 1 Open the [Initialize Media] submenu.
Preparing Recording Media Press the SLOT SELECT button. 44 • The access indicator of the selected CF card slot will illuminate in green. On the screen, the CF card selected is indicated with a Ð mark next to CF card icon and in the rear panel, with a Î mark on top of the CF card icon. NOTES • If both CF card slots contain a CF card and you open the cover of the selected slot, the camcorder will automatically switch to the other slot.
Preparing Recording Media Checking the Available Recording Time When the camcorder is in mode, the display on the upper left of the screen indicates which CF card slot is in use and the available recording time (in minutes*) that remains on each CF card. The same information is displayed in the rear panel. When the camcorder is in mode, the available recording time is displayed only in the rear panel.
Adjusting the Black Balance Adjusting the Black Balance You can have the camcorder adjust the black balance automatically when ambient temperature changes considerably or if there is a noticeable change in a true black video signal. 46 Operating modes: 1 Open the [ABB] screen. [~ Camera Setup] [~ Camera Setup] > [ABB] [ABB] 2 Attach the body cap to the lens mount. • If a lens was attached, remove the lens and replace the body cap. 3 Select [OK] and then press SET.
Remote Operation Via the Wi-Fi Remote Application Remote Operation Via the Wi-Fi Remote Application You can attach an optional WFT-E6 Wireless File Transmitter to the camcorder and operate the camcorder remotely via Wi-Fi Remote, a Web browser application that can be accessed using the Web browser on any device compatible with Wi-Fi networks*.
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3 Recording 49 Recording Video This section explains the recording basics. Before you begin recording, make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly. Record for approximately 6 minutes at 50 Mbps (A 55). Should the camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (A 162). For details on recording audio, refer to Recording Audio (A 80). Operating modes: Preparing to Record 1 Attach the monitor unit, handle unit, grip unit, etc.
Recording Video 2 Press the START/STOP button to begin recording. 50 • Recording starts. The tally lamp illuminates and the recording indicator [ÜREC] appears at the top of the screen. • You can use the START/STOP button on the back of the camcorder, the front of the camcorder (next to the lens mount), the grip unit or the monitor unit. 3 Press the START/STOP button to pause the recording. • The clip* is recorded to the CF card and the camcorder enters record pause mode. The tally lamp will also go out.
Recording Video • You can use [w Other Functions] > [Clips] > [Delete Last Clip] (A 154) to delete the last clip recorded. However, you cannot delete the last clip if double slot recording is on. • When you set the [w Other Functions] > [SDI Rec Command] setting to [On] and you connect the camcorder to another device using the HD/SD SDI terminal, if you start or stop recording with the camcorder, the other device will also start or stop recording.
Recording Video Onscreen Displays Refer to this section for an explanation of the various screen displays that appear in mode. You can use the custom display function (A 110) to turn off individual onscreen displays if they are not required.
Recording Video 1 Remaining battery time • The icon shows a rough estimate of the remaining charge as a percentage of the full charge of the battery pack. The remaining recording/playback time of the battery pack is displayed, in minutes, next to the icon. • è é ê ë ì (in red). When ì is displayed, replace the battery pack with a fully charged one. • Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used, the actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately.
Recording Video 1 2 54 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 White balance (A 66) Time code settings: NDF Non-drop frame (A 74) /EXT-LOCK External time code signal locked (A 78) / HOLD Time code display on hold (A 74) Time code (A 73) Audio level meter1 (A 82, 83) White balance fine-tuning (A 66) ISO speed/ Gain (A 61) Shutter speed (A 58)/White balance Shutter speed2 (mode set to [Speed], [Slow] or [Off]) Shutter speed (mode set to [Angle]) Shutter speed (mode set to [Clear Scan]) White balance fine-tuning3 (A 66) White b
Video Configuration: Type of Recording, Bit Rate, Resolution and Frame Rate Video Configuration: Type of Recording, Bit Rate, Resolution and Frame Rate Before you record, select the bit rate, resolution (frame size) and frame rate that best match your creative needs. The options available will depend on the type of recordings you select: NTSC-compatible, PAL-compatible or true 24.00P recordings. A single CF card can contain only one type of recordings.
Video Configuration: Type of Recording, Bit Rate, Resolution and Frame Rate Available bit rate, resolution and frame rate settings [24.00P] set to [On] 56 Bit rate* Resolution [NTSC/PAL] set to [NTSC] Frame rate [NTSC/PAL] set to [PAL] [Frame Rate] setting 24.00P 59.94i 59.94P 29.97P 23.98P 50.00i 50.00P 25.
Changing Main Camera Functions with the FUNC. Button Changing Main Camera Functions with the FUNC. Button You can adjust three main camera functions –shutter speed, white balance and ISO speed/gain– using the FUNC. button (direct setting mode). In direct setting mode, you can change settings using the LCD screen/ viewfinder or using only the rear panel, which is convenient when the monitor unit is not attached to the camcorder. This section will explain the basic operation of the direct setting mode.
Shutter Speed Shutter Speed Set the shutter speed based on the recording conditions. For example, you may want to set slower shutter speeds in darker environments. The camcorder offers the following 5 modes. 58 Operating modes: [Speed]: Allows you to set the shutter speed (in fractions of a second). You can select the increment to use when adjusting the shutter speed between 1/3-stop and 1/4-stop increments. [Angle]: You can set the shutter angle to determine the shutter speed.
Shutter Speed Changing the Shutter Speed Mode and Value 1 Open the shutter [Mode] submenu. [~ Camera Setup] [~ Camera Setup] > [Shutter] > [Mode] 2 Select the desired mode and then press SET. • If you selected [Speed] (the default value) you can select the increment scale to use when adjusting the shutter speed; otherwise, skip to step 5. 3 Open the [Shutter Increment] submenu.
Shutter Speed Using Slow Shutter Mode 60 When recording in dark surroundings, you can obtain a brighter picture by using slow shutter mode. You can also use this mode when you wish to add certain effects to your recordings, such as blurring the background during panning shots or recording a moving subject with an afterimage trail. • Image quality may not be as good as when using faster shutter speeds in brighter surroundings.
ISO Speed/Gain ISO Speed/Gain Depending on the shooting conditions you may want to adjust the brightness of the image. You can do so by changing the ISO speed or gain value to adjust the sensitivity of the sensor.
ISO Speed/Gain Using the Control Dial 62 You can adjust the value of the ISO speed or gain using the control dial on the camcorder or that on the grip unit. You will need to set the control dial’s function to [ISO/Gain] in advance. Assigning ISO Speed/Gain Control to the Control Dial 1 Open the [Control Dial] submenu. [w Other Functions] > [Custom Function] > [Control Dial] Control dial 2 Select [ISO/Gain] and then press SET.
ND Filter ND Filter Using the ND filters allows you keep the aperture within an appropriate range when recording in bright surroundings*. * Closing down the aperture when recording under bright conditions may cause the picture to appear soft or out of focus. To avoid the loss of sharpness due to diffraction, use a denser ND filter or a faster shutter speed (A 58). Operating modes: Using the ND Filter Press the ND FILTER + or - button to select the desired ND filter setting.
# Adjusting the Aperture # Adjusting the Aperture 64 You can affect the brightness of your recordings or change the depth of field by adjusting the aperture. For example, use a small aperture value for a shallow depth of field that isolates the subject in focus and nicely blurs the background. Available aperture values will vary depending on the EF lens attached to the camcorder.
# Adjusting the Aperture 1 Press the current aperture value on the Wi-Fi Remote screen. 2 Select the desired aperture value from the list. • You may need to scroll up/down to see all the available values. • Alternatively, you can press IRIS [+] to open the aperture or IRIS [-] to close the aperture in 1/8-stop increments. (Onscreen displays will show the closest 1/3-stop aperture value.) • The selected value will be displayed on the Wi-Fi Remote screen and will be applied on the lens.
White Balance White Balance The camcorder uses an electronic white balance process to calibrate the picture and ensure accurate colors under different lighting conditions. There are 3 methods of setting the white balance. 66 Custom white balance: You can use a white object to establish the white balance and set it to one of two custom white balance positions, ÅA or ÅB. Set color temperature: Allows you to set the color temperature between 2,000 K and 15,000 K.
White Balance 3 Push the joystick up/down or turn the SELECT dial to change the adjustment value and then press SET. • The selected adjustment value will be set and the camcorder will exit the direct setting mode. • On the screen: The selected adjustment value will appear next to the white balance icon. On the rear panel: The adjustment value display will disappear and the display will return to normal (all displays will reappear).
White Balance • The selected value will be displayed on the Wi-Fi Remote screen and will be applied on the camcorder. 68 White balance fine-tuning Color temperature If you selected ÅA or ÅB: 3 Point the camcorder at a white object so that it fills the whole screen. • Use the same lighting conditions you plan to use when recording. • Make sure the white object fills the screen until the procedure is completed. 4 Press [Å].
Adjusting the Focus Adjusting the Focus The camcorder does not have automatic focus control and focusing is done manually using the focus ring on the attached lens. Nevertheless, the camcorder offers focus assistance functions to help you adjust the focus more accurately. # only: You can adjust the focus of an attached EF lens remotely using the Wi-Fi Remote application. Operating modes: Adjusting the Focus Manually Turn the focus ring on the attached lens to adjust the focus.
Adjusting the Focus 70 NOTES • If the focus mode switch on the EF lens is set to MF, you will not be able control the focus through remote operation. Depending on the lens used, remote operation may not work correctly. • If you focus manually and then leave the camcorder with the power turned on, the focus on the subject may be lost after a while. This possible slight shift in focus is a result of the internal temperature rising in the camcorder and lens. Check the focus before resuming shooting.
Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns Using onscreen markers allows you to make sure your subject is correctly framed and is within the appropriate safe area. The zebra patterns help you identify areas that are overexposed. The onscreen markers and zebra pattern will not affect your recordings. Operating modes: Displaying Onscreen Markers [£ LCD/VF Setup] The camcorder offers 5 types of onscreen markers. You can display multiple onscreen markers simultaneously.
Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns Grid 72 Center marker NOTES • If you set an assignable button to [Markers] (A 99), you can press the button to turn the onscreen markers on and off. Displaying Zebra Patterns The camcorder has a zebra pattern feature that shows black and white diagonal stripes over areas that are overexposed. This is displayed only on the screen and will not affect your recordings. There are two types of zebra patterns and you can display both simultaneously.
Setting the Time Code Setting the Time Code The camcorder can generate a time code signal and embed it in your recordings. You can have the camcorder output the time code signal from the HD/SD SDI terminal or TIME CODE terminal (A 79). In addition, you can superimpose the time code on video output from the HDMI OUT terminal or SYNC OUT terminal. For NTSC recordings, you can also select between a drop frame and non-drop frame time code.
Setting the Time Code • The time code setting screen appears with an orange selection frame indicating the hours. • To reset the time code to [00:00:00.00], select [Reset] instead. If the running mode is set to [Free Run], the time code will be reset the moment you press SET and keep running continuously from 00:00:00.00. 74 3 Use the joystick (Ý) or SELECT dial to set the hours and press SET to move to the minutes. 4 Change the rest of the fields (minutes, seconds, frame) in the same way.
Setting the Time Code NOTES • When [w Other Functions] > [24.00P] is set to [On] or [w Other Functions] > [Frame Rate] is set to [23.98P], the frames value in the time code runs from 0 to 23. When [Frame Rate] is set to [25.00P], [50.00i] or [50.00P], it runs from 0 to 24. For other [Frame Rate] settings, it runs from 0 to 29. • When you are using interval recording, frame recording or slow & fast motion recording mode, you cannot select the [Free Run] running mode.
Setting the User Bit Setting the User Bit 76 The user bit display can be selected from the date or the time of recording, or an identification code consisting of 8 characters in the hexadecimal system. There are sixteen possible characters: the numbers 0 to 9 and the letters A to F. If user bit information is being received along with an external time code, you can also record the external user bit on the recording media.
Synchronizing with an External Device Synchronizing with an External Device Using genlock synchronization, you can synchronize this camcorder’s video signal to that of an external video device. Similarly, using an external time code signal, you can synchronize this camcorder’s time code to the external signal. Using the external time code signal with multiple cameras allows you to set up a multi-camera recording. You can also output the time code signal from this camcorder to achieve the same result.
Synchronizing with an External Device Time Code Signal Input 78 An external SMPTE-standard LTC timing signal received from the TIME CODE terminal will be recorded as the time code. The user bit of the external timing signal can also be recorded. Before connecting the device, set the TIME CODE terminal to input. Also, you must set the running mode of the time code to [Free Run] (A 73). Operating modes: [¤ TC/UB Setup] [Time Code] [TC In/Out] [In] 1 Open the [TC In/Out] submenu.
Synchronizing with an External Device Reference Video Signal Output You can output the camcorder’s video signal as a reference sync signal (analog blackburst or tri-level signal) through the SYNC OUT terminal to synchronize an external device to this camcorder. 79 Operating modes: 1 Open the [SYNC Output] submenu. [¢ Video Setup] [¢ Video Setup] > [SYNC Output] 2 Select [HD Sync] (tri-level signal) or [Blk Burst]* (black burst) and then press SET. * Not available for 24.00P recordings.
Recording Audio Recording Audio 80 The camcorder features two-channel linear PCM audio recording and playback with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz. You can record audio using commercially available microphones (XLR terminal, MIC terminal) or line input (XLR terminal). You can select the audio input independently for channel 1 and channel 2.
Recording Audio Selecting the Audio Input from the XLR Terminals Using the XLR terminals CH1 and CH2, you can record audio independently to the two audio channels from a microphone or analog audio input source. Note that the camcorder’s MIC terminal is given priority over the XLR terminals. To record audio from the XLR terminals, be sure not to connect any microphones to the MIC terminal. Switching Between Microphone and Line Input Set the XLR terminal switch of the desired channel to LINE or MIC.
Recording Audio Adjusting the Audio Level from the XLR Terminals You can set the audio recording level for audio input from the XLR Terminals to auto or manual for each channel. 82 Automatic Audio Level Adjustment Set the ã switch of the desired channel to A (automatic) to let the camcorder automatically adjust that channel’s audio level.
Recording Audio Available Sensitivity Levels +12 dB +6 dB 0 dB -6 dB [¡ Audio Setup] -12 dB [Audio Input] [XLR1 Mic Trimming] [XLR2 Mic Trimming] [0 dB] Activating the Microphone’s Attenuator You can activate the microphone’s attenuator (20 dB) if the XLR terminal switch is set to MIC or MIC+48V. 1 Open the desired XLR terminal’s microphone attenuator submenu. [¡ Audio Setup] > [Audio Input] > [XLR1 Mic Att.] or [XLR2 Mic Att.] 2 Select [On] and then press SET.
Recording Audio Activating the Microphone’s Attenuator If the audio level is too high and the sound sounds distorted, activate the microphone attenuator (20 dB). 84 [¡ Audio Setup] [Audio Input] 1 Open the [MIC Att.] submenu. [¡ Audio Setup] > [Audio Input] > [MIC Att.] [MIC Att.] 2 Select [On] and then press SET. [Off] Monitoring the Audio with Headphones Connect headphones* to the × (headphone) terminal to monitor the recorded audio. Press the HEADPHONE +/- buttons to adjust the volume.
Using Metadata Using Metadata The camcorder automatically adds metadata to clips while they are being recorded. You can use the supplied Canon XF Utility software to check and search for specific metadata. You can also create and transfer a user memo remotely using the Wi-Fi Remote application (A 47). Metadata Components Entering content Metadata Checking content Camcorder Canon XF Utility Wi-Fi Remote Canon XF Utility User Memo: clip title, creator, location and description.
Using Metadata Setting a User Memo Using Wi-Fi Remote 86 After completing the necessary preparations (A 47) you create a user memo profile and transfer it to the camcorder from a Wi-Fi-enabled device using the Wi-Fi Remote application.
Colors Bars/Audio Reference Signal Colors Bars/Audio Reference Signal You can have the camcorder generate and record color bars and a 1 kHz audio reference signal and output them from the HD/SD SDI terminal, HDMI OUT terminal, SYNC OUT terminal1 and × (headphone) terminal2. 1 2 87 Outputs color bars only. Outputs audio reference signal only. Operating modes: Recording Color Bars You can choose between SMPTE standard-definition color bars, EBU color bars and ARIB multi-format HDTV color bars.
Video Scopes Video Scopes 88 The camcorder can display a simplified waveform monitor or vectorscope. It can also display an edge monitor* to help you focus. The video scopes appear only on the LCD screen. They do not appear in the viewfinder or on an external monitor. In order to use the video scopes, the monitor unit must be attached to the camcorder. * The edge monitor looks at the focus of the entire picture and displays the results as a waveform. The edge monitor is available only in mode.
Video Scopes Configuring the Vectorscope The camcorder’s vectorscope function offers 2 modes. You can also change the gain. [w Other Functions] [WFM (LCD)] 1 Open the [Vectorscope] submenu. [w Other Functions] > [WFM (LCD)] > [Vectorscope] 2 Select the desired option and then press SET. • If you do not need to change the gain, you do not need to perform steps 3 and 4. [Vectorscope] [Normal] 3 Open the vectorscope [Gain] submenu.
Adding Marks while Recording Adding Marks while Recording 90 When recording, you can flag an important shot in a clip by adding a “shot mark” (!). There are two types of shot marks, shot mark 1 (") and shot mark 2 (#), and you can add either or both types to a single clip. You can also add an OK mark ($) or check mark (%) to the entire clip to flag clips you want to set apart. You can add all four types of marks remotely using the Wi-Fi Remote application.
Adding Marks while Recording NOTES • There may be up to a 0.5 second delay from when you press the button to when the camcorder adds the shot mark. When using the Wi-Fi Remote application, the delay may be longer depending on the conditions of the wireless signal. • When you are using interval recording or frame recording mode, you cannot add shot marks to a clip. • When a clip contains either shot mark, ! will appear next to the clip’s thumbnail in the playback index screen.
Reviewing a Recording Reviewing a Recording 92 When the camcorder is in was recorded. mode, you can review the last clip that [w Other Functions] Operating modes: [Rec Review] 1 Open the [Rec Review] submenu to set the review length. [Entire Clip] [w Other Functions] > [Rec Review] 2 Select the desired option and then press SET. 3 After you finish recording, press the u button. • The last clip that was recorded is played back without audio for the selected duration.
Special Recording Modes Special Recording Modes The camcorder features 4 special recording modes. Interval recording ([Interval Rec]): The camcorder will automatically record a pre-defined number of frames at a predefined interval. This mode is suitable for recording subjects with little movement, such as natural surroundings or plants. Frame recording ([Frame Rec]): The camcorder will record a pre-defined number of frames every time you press the START/STOP button.
Special Recording Modes 4 Press the START/STOP button again to stop recording. • All of the recorded frames are joined together into one clip. • The tally lamps go out and [INT STBY] appears at the top of the screen (with [INT] flashing). 94 NOTES You can use only one special recording mode at a time. While recording, you cannot change the interval or number of frames. Some frames at the point the recording was stopped may be recorded and added to the end of the clip.
Special Recording Modes 5 Select [Off] and then press SET. • Frame recording mode ends and all of the recorded frames are joined together into one clip. • The tally lamp goes out and [STBY] appears at the top of the screen. • • • • • • NOTES You can use only one special recording mode at a time. While recording, you cannot change the number of frames. Some frames at the point the recording was stopped may be recorded and added to the end of the clip.
Special Recording Modes Activating Slow & Fast Motion Mode and Recording [w Other Functions] 1 Open the [Special Rec] submenu. [w Other Functions] > [Special Rec] 96 [Special Rec] 2 Select [Slow & Fast Motion] and then press SET. • [S&F STBY] appears at the top of the screen. • The selected shooting frame rate appears on the right of the screen next to the [w Other Functions] > [Frame Rate] setting (the playback frame rate).
Special Recording Modes 1 Open the [Special Rec] submenu. [w Other Functions] > [Special Rec] 2 Select [Pre Rec] and then press SET. • [PRE REC STBY] appears at the top of the screen. 3 Press the START/STOP button to begin recording. • The tally lamp illuminates. • [PRE REC STBY] changes to [Ü PRE REC] while recording. 4 Press the START/STOP button again to stop recording.
Special Recording Modes 98 C Y P O
4 Customization 99 Assignable Buttons The camcorder conveniently features 15* buttons to which you can assign various functions. By assigning oftenused functions, you can quickly access them with a single press of a button. Some assignable buttons are located on the monitor unit or grip unit, so their availability depends on the camcorder configuration used. * In mode, only assignable buttons 1 to 9 are available.
Assignable Buttons Using an Assignable Button After you assign a function to one of the buttons, press the button to activate the function. For some functions, an options menu may appear. In such case, select the desired option and then press SET. 100 Assignable Functions Functions can be set separately in functions and available modes. mode and Function name mode. Refer to the following table for assignable A Description [Peaking] Turns peaking on/off.
Custom Picture Settings Custom Picture Settings You can preset a number of picture-related settings (A 104). After changing individual settings to your preference, you can save the whole set in the camcorder or SD card as a custom picture file. You can then load the file at a later date to change the current settings to the preset levels you selected. You can even embed the custom picture settings in clips recorded to a CF card or photos recorded to an SD card.
Custom Picture Settings 3 Change the setting to the desired level and then press SET. • Refer to the table Available Custom Picture Settings (A 104) for details on the various settings. • Repeat steps 2 and 3 for other settings, as necessary. 102 4 Press the CUSTOM PICTURE button to exit the custom picture menu and apply the new custom picture settings. Resetting the current file’s settings to default values 1 Select [Reset] and then press SET. 2 Select the default values and then press SET.
Custom Picture Settings Copying a File from the Camcorder to an SD Card 1 After selecting a file in the camcorder, open the [Copy To *] submenu. [+ / Transfer File] > [Copy To *] [+ / Transfer File] [Copy To *] 2 Select the file slot on the SD card under which to save the file and then press SET. • If there are available slots, you can select [New File] to save the file in the first available slot. 3 Select [OK] and then press SET.
Custom Picture Settings NOTES • You can also copy a custom picture file embedded in a clip to the camcorder (A 122). 104 Embedding Custom Picture Settings in a Recording By default, when you record video or take a photo with custom picture settings applied to it, the custom picture file used to record it is embedded in the image file. Later, those embedded settings in the video or photo can be copied to the camcorder (A 144) and be applied to future recordings.
Custom Picture Settings Gamma Canon log Cine 1 Cine 2 105 Output Output Normal 2/3/4 Normal 1 Canon Log Normal 4 Normal 3 Normal 1/2 Input Input [Black] Controls the black level and color cast of blacks. [Master Pedestal] The master pedestal increases or decreases the black level. Higher settings will make dark areas brighter but decrease contrast. This setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50. (Default: ±0) [Master Black] Corrects color cast in blacks.
Custom Picture Settings [Enable]: Activates/deactivates the setting. (Default: [Off]) [Level]: Specifies how saturated colors are in dark areas. This setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50. (Default: ±0) [Knee] Controls the upper part of the gamma curve (highlights of the image). By compressing the highlights, you can prevent parts of the image from being overexposed. This is not available when [Gamma] is set to [Cine 1], [Cine 2], [Canon Log] or [EOS Std.]. [Enable]: Activates/deactivates the setting.
Custom Picture Settings [Select]: In addition to the sharpness set by [Level], [Select] sets the sharpness for areas with higher frequencies. Higher values apply more sharpness to areas with higher frequencies. Use this for subjects in which normal sharpening is not effective. This setting is not available when the video configuration is 720P. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 15.
Custom Picture Settings 108 [Select]: Available options are [Normal 1] to [Normal 4], [Cine 1] and [Cine 2], [Canon Log] and [EOS Std.]. Generally, this is the same setting as [Gamma]. After selecting an option, you can make more precise adjustments. (Default: [Normal 1]) [Gain]: Adjusts the color intensity. This setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50. (Default: ±0) [Phase]: Adjusts the color phase. This setting can be adjusted from -18 to 18.
Custom Picture Settings [Other Functions] [Setup Level]: Adjusts the black level set by the [Black] and [Master Pedestal] settings. [Level]: Determines the amount of adjustment to be made. This setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50. (Default: ±0) [Press]: Compresses the dynamic range of the video signal so that it does not exceed 100%. Available options are [On] and [Off]. (Default: [Off]) [Clip At 100%]: When the video signal exceeds 100%, this function clips the white level at 100%.
Customizing Functions and Onscreen Displays Customizing Functions and Onscreen Displays 110 Customize the camcorder to match your shooting style and needs. Use the [w Other Functions] > [Custom Function] setting to adjust how some of the camcorder’s controls and functions operate in mode. Similarly, use the [£ LCD/VF Setup] > [Custom Display 1] or [Custom Display 2] setting to customize the onscreen displays that appear during recording.
Saving and Loading Camera Settings Saving and Loading Camera Settings After you adjust custom picture settings and settings in the various menus, you can save those settings on an SD card. You can load those settings at a later date or on another C300 or C300 PL camcorder so that you can use that camcorder in that same exact way. Operating modes: Saving Camera Settings to an SD Card 1 Open the [Save To *] submenu.
Saving and Loading Camera Settings 112 C Y P O
5 Playback 113 Playback This section explains how to play back clips recorded on a CF card. For details on playing back clips using an external monitor, refer to Connecting to an External Monitor (A 128). For details on viewing photos on the SD card, refer to Viewing Photos (A 141). Operating modes: Clip Index Screen Playback functions are accessed from the clip index screen. To open the clip index screen, set the camcorder to mode. C Set the Q switch to MEDIA.
Playback 1 2 3 114 4 5 6 7 8 $ mark/% mark (A 91, 120) Orange selection frame Relay recording: Appears when a clip begins on one CF card and continues on the other.
Playback • Playback will start from the clip selected and continue until the end of the last clip in the index screen. When the last frame of the last clip is reached, playback will be paused. • Press the Ò button again or press SET to pause/resume the playback. • Press the Ñ button to stop the playback and return to the index screen. IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the CF2 or CF3 access indicator is illuminated in red. Failure to do so may result in permanent data loss.
Playback 7 Playback operation Ð PLAY Ý PAUSE Ô/Ó F FWD × Ø F REV 116 Playback Playback pause Frame reverse/Frame advance Fast playback* Fast reverse playback* * The playback speed (x5, x15 or x60) will also appear in the indicator. 9 Relay recording Appears when a clip begins on one CF card and continues uninterrupted on the other. 5 indicates the first part of the recording, 6 indicates the middle part(s) and 7 indicates the last part.
Playback Adjusting the Volume During playback, audio will be available through the × (headphone) terminal; the audio signal will also be output through the HD/SD SDI terminal and the HDMI OUT terminal. 117 × (headphone) terminal Adjusting the Headphone Volume Press the HEADPHONE +/- buttons to adjust the volume. NOTES • For details on changing the audio channel, refer to Selecting the Audio Channel (A 131).
Clip Operations Clip Operations 118 Besides playing back a clip, you can perform other operations such as deleting a clip or displaying clip information. This is done through the clip menu, which contains different functions depending on the index screen. You can use the functions in the [w Other Functions] menu to perform some of the operations on all the clips. Refer to the following table for available functions and refer to the following pages for more details of the functions.
Clip Operations 2 Select the desired function and then press SET. • The function is enabled. For some functions, further action may be required. Follow the onscreen directions. • Press the CANCEL button instead to return to the clip index screen. IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the CF2 or CF3 access indicator is illuminated in red. Failure to do so may result in permanent data loss. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.
Clip Operations Displaying Custom Picture Settings 120 When displaying the [Clip Info] screen of a clip that has a custom picture file recorded with it, push the joystick down or turn the SELECT dial down to display the first of three screens with the clip’s custom picture settings ([/ Data 1/3] screen). Push the joystick down or turn the SELECT dial down to switch the [/ Data 2/3] screen J [/ Data 3/3] screen J [Lens & Q] screen J [Clip Info] screen.
Clip Operations Deleting $ Marks from All Clips [w Other Functions] 1 Open the [Delete All $ Marks] submenu. [w Other Functions] > [Delete All $ Marks] 2 Select [OK] and then press SET. • All $ marks from clips on the selected CF card will be deleted. • Select [Cancel] instead to cancel the operation. • While the $ marks are being deleted, you can press SET to cancel. [Delete All $ Marks] 3 When the confirmation message appears, press SET. Copying Clips You can copy clips from one CF card to the other.
Clip Operations 122 NOTES • You cannot copy a clip if either CF card slot cover is open. • If a clip is being copied to a card that already has a clip with the same number (the last 4 digits in the clip name), then the copied clip will be renamed with the following number. Deleting Clips You can delete any clip except those with an $ mark. To delete such clips, delete the $ mark beforehand. Deleting a Single Clip 1 Select the desired clip and then press SET to open the clip menu.
Clip Operations • The [/ Data 1/3] screen appears with the orange selection frame indicating a custom picture file slot in the camcorder. • Alternatively, you can press the CUSTOM PICTURE button. • You can push the joystick up/down or turn the SELECT dial to display the [/ Data 2/3] and [/ Data 3/3] screens. 3 Push the joystick left/right to select the desired file slot and then press SET. 4 Select [OK] and then press SET. • The custom picture file already in the selected file slot will be overwritten.
Clip Operations Displaying a Frame Index Screen of a Single Clip 124 You can display an index screen of a single clip broken down as frames at fixed intervals. This is useful when you have a long clip or wish to play back a clip from a certain point. You can change how many thumbnails are displayed. You can also perform other operations from this index screen, such as adding and deleting shot marks. 1 Select the desired clip and then press SET to open the clip menu.
Clip Operations 3 Select [Add Shot Mark 1] or [Add Shot Mark 2] and then press SET. • The clip information screen appears and it prompts you to confirm the operation. 4 Select [OK] and then press SET. • The screen changes back to the previous index screen and the selected shot mark appears next to the selected clip’s thumbnail. • Select [Cancel] instead to cancel the operation. NOTES • Up to 100 shot marks (" and # marks combined) can be added to a single clip. • There may be up to a 0.
Clip Operations 126 C Y P O
6 External Connections 127 Video Output Configuration The video signal output from the HD/SD SDI, HDMI OUT and SYNC OUT terminals depends on the clip’s video configuration, the capability of the external monitor (for video output from the HDMI OUT terminal) and on various menu settings. Operating modes: Video Output Configuration by Terminal Refer to the following table for the video output configuration from each terminal.
Connecting to an External Monitor Connecting to an External Monitor 128 When you connect the camcorder to an external monitor for recording or playback, use the terminal on camcorder that matches the one you wish to use on the monitor. Then, select the video signal output configuration (A 127). The camcorder can output video from all of the video output terminals simultaneously.
Connecting to an External Monitor Using the HD/SD SDI Terminal The digital signal output from the HD/SD SDI terminal includes the video signal, audio signal and time code signal. If necessary, perform the following procedure to change the output to HD or SD*. Turning the output off will conserve the camcorder’s power. [¢ Video Setup] [SDI Output] [HD] * Not available for 24.00P recordings. 1 Open the [SDI Output] submenu. [¢ Video Setup] > [SDI Output] 2 Select the desired option and then press SET.
Connecting to an External Monitor SD Output When HD video (16:9 aspect ratio) is converted and output as SD video (4:3 aspect ratio), you can choose how it appears on the external monitor. 130 [¢ Video Setup] [SD Output] 1 Open the [SD Output] submenu. [¢ Video Setup] > [SD Output] [Letterbox] 2 Select the desired option and then press SET. Options [Squeeze]: [Letterbox]: [Side Crop]: The image is squeezed from the left and right so that the entire image fits within the screen.
Audio Output Audio Output The camcorder can output audio from the HD/SD SDI terminal HDMI OUT terminal or × (headphone) terminal. When audio is output from the × (headphone) terminal, you can configure settings such as the output channel. 131 Embedded Audio Embedded audio refers to the superimposing of the audio signal along with the video signal being output from the HD/SD SDI terminal.
Saving Clips to a Computer Saving Clips to a Computer Use the software on the supplied Canon XF Utilities CD-ROM to transfer clips in the camcorder to a computer to save them. The CD-ROM contains the following. 132 햲 Canon XF Utility: Browser for transferring clips to a computer, playing back and checking video, and managing clips.
Saving Clips to a Computer Installing and Uninstalling Canon XF Utility (Windows) Installing Canon XF Utility Perform the following procedure to install the Canon XF Utility software. Note that you can select the language used for the installation process from English, French, Spanish, Italian or German (available languages depend on the region you select). However, only the English version of the software is included in the supplied Canon XF Utilities CD-ROM.
Saving Clips to a Computer 5 Select the software to install and the destination folder. Then, click [Next]. 134 6 Click [Install]. C Y P O 7 Read the license agreement and click [Yes] to begin the installation. • If you do not select [Yes], you cannot install the software. • When the installation has completed, [Installation has completed successfully.] appears. • You can click [Cancel] to cancel the operation. 8 Click [Next] and then click [Finish]. 9 Remove the CD-ROM from the computer.
Saving Clips to a Computer Uninstalling Canon XF MPEG2 Decoder 1 In the Control Panel, open Programs and Features* (Windows 7/Windows Vista) or Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP). • A list of installed programs appears. 2 Select Canon XF MPEG2 Decoder. 3 Click Uninstall or Uninstall/Change (Windows 7/Windows Vista) or Change/Remove (Windows XP). 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. * This may be Add or Remove Programs depending on how the Control Panel is displayed.
Saving Clips to a Computer 4 Click [Install]. 136 5 Select the installation method and then click [Next]. C Y P O 6 Read the license agreement and click [Agree]. • If you do not select [Agree], you cannot install the software. • If you selected the [Easy Installation] installation method, skip to step 8. 7 Select the software to install and then click [Next].
Saving Clips to a Computer 8 Click [Next] to begin the installation. 137 • When the installation has completed, [Installation has finished.] appears. 9 Click [Finish] and then remove the CD-ROM from the computer. Uninstalling the Software 1 From Applications, open Canon Utilities. 2 Drag and drop Canon XF Utility to Trash. Y P O Uninstalling Canon XF Plugin for Final Cut Pro Drag and drop the following file to Trash. /Library/Application Support/ProApps/MIO/RAD/Plugins/CanonXF.
Saving Clips to a Computer Viewing the Software Instruction Manuals For details on using the software, refer to the instruction manual (PDF file) of each module. The instruction manuals are installed with the software. For computers running Windows, Adobe® Reader® is required. 138 Viewing the Canon XF Utility Instruction Manual Windows: 1 From the Start menu, select All Programs > Canon Utilities > Canon XF Utility > Canon XF Utility Instruction Manual.
7 Photos 139 Taking Photos You can take photos when the camcorder is in mode or you can capture a photo from a clip when the camcorder is in mode. Photos are saved onto the SD card. In mode, photo size is 1920x1080*. In mode, photo size depends on the resolution setting of the clip that the photo is captured from. If the clip is 1920x1080 or 1440x1080, the photo size is 1920x1080. If the clip is 1280x720, the photo size is 1280x720.
Taking Photos 140 IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the SD card access indicator is flashing. Failure to do so may result in permanent data loss. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not remove the SD card. NOTES • If the LOCK switch on the SD card is set to prevent writing, you will not be able to record a photo. Change the position of the LOCK switch in advance.
Photo Playback Photo Playback You can view the photos that you took with the camcorder. 141 Operating modes: Displaying the [Photos] Index Screen Display the [Photos] index screen to view photos. 1 Set the Q switch to MEDIA. • The camcorder switches to appears. mode and the clip index screen 2 Press the INDEX button. • The index screen selection menu appears. 3 Select [Photo Index] and then press SET. • The [Photos] index screen appears.
Photo Operations Photo Operations 142 You can use the photo menu to protect or unprotect a photo, delete a photo, or copy a custom picture file embedded in a photo. You can display the photo menu from the [Photos] index screen or photo playback screen. Using the Photo Menu 1 From the [Photos] index screen, select a photo and then press SET. • If you are viewing a photo, simply press SET. • The photo menu appears. Available functions depend on the photo’s settings.
Photo Operations Deleting All Photos [w Other Functions] 1 Open the [Delete All Photos] submenu. [w Other Functions] > [Delete All Photos] 2 Select [OK] and then press SET. • All of the photos on the SD card, except for protected ones, will be deleted. • Select [Cancel] instead to cancel the operation. • While the photos are being deleted, you can press SET to cancel. [Delete All Photos] 3 When the confirmation message appears, press SET. IMPORTANT • Be careful when deleting photos.
Photo Operations IMPORTANT • Initializing an SD card will permanently erase all the data it contains, including protected photos and custom picture files. 144 Copying Custom Picture Files You can copy to the camcorder a custom picture file embedded in a photo. Custom picture files can be copied from the photo playback screen or [Photos] index screen. Operating modes: Copying a File from the Playback Screen 1 Display the photo with the custom picture file to be copied (A 141).
Photo Operations Photo Numbering Photos are automatically assigned consecutive numbers from 0101 to 9900, and stored on the SD card in folders containing up to 100 photos. Folders are numbered from 101 to 998. You can select the photo numbering method to be used. The photo number indicates the name and location of the file on the SD card. For example, a photo numbered 101-0107 is located in the “DCIM\101CANON” folder as the file “IMG_0107.jpg”. [w Other Functions] [Photo Numbering] [Continu.
Photo Operations 146 C Y P O
8 Additional Information 147 Menu Options For details about how to select an item, refer to Using the Menus (A 29). For details about each function, see the reference page. Menu items without a reference page are explained after the tables. Setting options in boldface indicate default values. Menu items not available appear grayed out.
Menu Options [¡ Audio Setup] menu Menu item [Audio Input] 148 Submenu [CH1], [CH1/CH2] [XLR1 Mic Trimming] [+12 dB], [+6 dB], [0 dB], [-6 dB], [-12 dB] [XLR2 Mic Trimming] [XLR1 Mic Att.] [On], [Off] [XLR2 Mic Att.
Menu Options [£ LCD/VF Setup] menu Menu item [LCD Setup] [VF Setup] Submenu A Setting options [Brightness] -99 to 99 (±0) Ü Ü [Contrast] -99 to 99 (±0) Ü Ü [Color] -20 to 20 (±0) Ü Ü [Sharpness] 1 to 4 (2) Ü Ü [Backlight] [Normal], [Bright] Ü Ü [Brightness] -99 to 99 (±0) Ü Ü [Contrast] -99 to 99 (±0) Ü Ü [Color] -20 to 20 (±0) Ü Ü [Sharpness] 1 to 4 (2) Ü Ü [Backlight] 149 37 37 [Normal], [Bright] Ü Ü [LCD/VF B&W] [On], [Off] Ü Ü [LCD/VF Simul.
Menu Options Menu item [Custom Display 1] 150 [Custom Display 2] Submenu [On], [Off] Ü – # [Focal Length] [On], [Off] Ü – [ND Filter] [On], [Off] Ü – [Key Lock] [On], [Off] Ü – [White Balance] [On], [Off] Ü – # [Iris] [On], [Off] Ü – [ISO/Gain] [On], [Off] Ü – [Shutter] [On], [Off] Ü – [Peaking] [On], [Off] Ü – [Magnification] [On], [Off] Ü – [View Assist.
Menu Options [Peaking]: Displays the peaking icon (J or K) when set to [On]. [Magnification]: Displays the screen magnification icon (^) when set to [On], indicating that the image on the screen is being magnified. [View Assist.]: Displays the view assistance icon ( ) when set to [On]. 151 [Custom Display 2] settings [Remaining Battery]: Controls when the remaining battery indicator appears. [Normal]: Always appears on the screen. [Warning]: Appears only when there is a warning.
Menu Options [¤ TC/UB Setup] menu ( Menu item [Time Code] 152 [User Bit] mode only) Submenu A Setting options [Mode] [Preset], [Regen.
Menu Options Menu item [WFM (LCD)]1 Submenu [Setting] Ü – – Ü1 [Line], [Line+Spot], [Field], [RGB], [YPbPr] Ü Ü1 [1x], [2x] Ü Ü1 [Spot], [Normal] Ü Ü1 [1x], [5x] Ü Ü1 [Type 1], [Type 2] Ü – [Off], 1 to 15 (12) Ü – [Deutsch], [English], [Español], [Français], [Italiano], [Polski], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] Ü Ü See footnote 3 Ü – – Ü1 [WFM], [VS], [Off] [Waveform Monitor] [Gain] [Vectorscope] [Gain] [Edge Monitor] [Gain] [Language !] [Assign Button] [1] to [15] A Setting options
Menu Options Menu item [Slow & Fast Motion] Submenu [S&F Frame Rate] Ü – 95 [Title Prefix] Two characters, each: [A] to [Z], [0] to [9] ([AA]) Ü – – [Number setting] [Set], [Reset] Ü – – [Delete Last Clip] [Cancel], [OK] Ü – – [Copy All Clips] [Cancel], [OK] – Ü4 121 [Copy $ Clips] [Cancel], [OK] – Ü5 121 – Ü 4 122 – Ü5 121 Ü – 92 154 [Clips] [Delete All Clips] [Cancel], [OK] [Delete All $ Marks] [Cancel], [OK] [Rec Review] [Entire Clip], [Last 4 sec] [Set Me
Menu Options Menu item Submenu 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 A Setting options [Firmware] Ü – – – Not available in the [Photos] index screen. The default value depends on the country/region or purchase.
Displaying the Status Screens Displaying the Status Screens You can use the status screens to check the camcorder’s various recording- and playback-related settings. You can also output the status screens on an external monitor. 156 Operating modes: 1 Press the STATUS button. • The status screen most recently displayed will appear unless you turned off the camcorder or changed the operating mode.
Displaying the Status Screens [Camera] Status Screen ( mode only) 157 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 ISO speed/Gain increment (A 61) # Iris increment (A 64) Shutter speed increment (A 59) 4 5 # Correction for peripheral illumination (A 33) # Lens model name info (A 32) [Assign Button 1/2], [Assign Button 2/2] Status Screen 1 1 C Y P O Assignable buttons 1 to 15* (A 99) * Assignable buttons 10 to 15 do not appear in mode.
Displaying the Status Screens [Audio] Status Screen In mode 158 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 In 8 9 10 mode 7 1 2 3 4 5 XLR terminal recording channel (A 81) Microphone sensitivity (XLR terminal) (A 82) Audio peak limiter (A 82, 83) Microphone mode (MIC terminal) (A 83) Microphone recording level (MIC terminal) (A 83) [Media] Status Screen 1 C 6 7 8 9 10 Y P O 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 CF card A CF card B SD card Total space on CF card A Used space on CF card A Available recording time on CF card A Microphone atte
Displaying the Status Screens [Video] Status Screen 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 HDMI OUT terminal status HD/SD SDI terminal output setting (A 129) Superimposing onscreen displays to HD output (A 130) SD output setting (A 130) SYNC OUT terminal output status (A 129) [Metadata 1/2] Status Screen ( 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 User memo file name (A 85) Clip title Camera operator [Metadata 2/2] Status Screen ( 6 7 8 9 Superimposing onscreen displays to SD output (A 130) Special recording mode (A 93) Number of fr
Displaying the Status Screens [Battery/Hour Meter] Status Screen 160 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 Remaining recording time Remaining recording time indicator Battery life indicator [/ Data 1/3] Status Screen ( 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 5 Total operation time (A 155) Operation time since using [Reset Hour Meter] (A 155) mode only) C Custom picture file name (A 101) Gamma (A 104) Master pedestal (A 105) Master black RGB levels (A 105) Black gamma settings (level, range and point) (A 105) Knee settings (slop
Displaying the Status Screens [/ Data 2/3] Status Screen ( mode only) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 Sharpness settings (level, horizontal detail frequency, horizontal/vertical detail balance, and limit) (A 106) Sharpness settings (select, knee aperture gain and slope) (A 106) Level depend settings (level, slope and offset) (A 107) [/ Data 3/3] Status Screen ( 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 161 4 5 6 7 Coring settings (level, offset, curve and depth) (A 106) Noise reduction (A 107) Color matrix settings (select, gain
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. 162 Power source The camcorder will not turn on or it turns off by itself. - The battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack. - Remove the battery pack and reattach it correctly. Shortly after turning it on, the camcorder turns off on its own.
Troubleshooting The built-in ND filter is stuck and does not change. - The electronic motor that drives the ND filter may not be working correctly. As an emergency measure, you can operate the ND filter manually (A 172). Eventually, consult a Canon Service Center. 163 Playback Cannot delete a clip. - You cannot delete clips with an $ mark. Remove the $ mark (A 120) to delete the clip. Deleting clips takes longer than usual.
Troubleshooting Video noise appears on screen. - Keep a distance between the camcorder and devices that emit strong electromagnetic fields such as near powerful magnets and motors, MRI machines or high-voltage power lines. 164 Horizontal bands appear on the screen. - This is a phenomenon typical of CMOS image sensors when recording under some types of fluorescent, mercury or sodium lamps. To reduce the symptoms, set the shutter speed to 1/100 (A 58). This is not a malfunction. Audio cannot be recorded.
Troubleshooting List of Messages Refer to this section if a message appears on the screen. The messages in this section appear in alphabetical order. For error messages related to the optional WFT-E6 Wireless File Transmitter refer to the Troubleshooting section of the ‘WFT-E6 Wireless File Transmitter - Guide for Canon Camcorders’ (A 34). Accessing CF A/CF B Do not remove - You opened the CF card slot cover while the camcorder was accessing the CF card. Close the CF card slot cover.
Troubleshooting 166 CF A/CF B Recording was stopped. - The file control information is corrupted or there was an encoder error. Turn off the camcorder and back on again. Then, remove the CF card being used and reinsert it. Alternatively, replace the CF card. If this does not solve the problem, consult a Canon Service Center. • Corrupted file control information cannot be recovered. CF cards or clips with corrupt file control information cannot be read by the supplied Canon XF Utility or plugins.
Troubleshooting No photos - There are no photos on the SD card to play back. Photos must be taken (A 139) in order to view them. No Shot Marks - This message appears if shot marks in a clip were deleted from the [Shot Mark] index screen. Press the INDEX button to return to the clip index screen. Number of Shot Marks at maximum - The shot mark could not be added because the clip already contains 100 shot marks (" and # marks combined). You must delete shot marks (A 125) before adding any more.
Handling Precautions Handling Precautions Camcorder 168 Be sure to observe the following precautions to ensure maximum performance. • Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel or monitor unit. Be careful when closing the LCD panel. • Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures (like the inside of a car parked under direct sunlight), or high humidity.
Handling Precautions Long-term storage • Store battery packs in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30 °C (86 °F). • To extend the battery life of the battery pack, discharge it completely before storing it. • Charge and discharge all your battery packs fully at least once a year. 169 Always attach the battery terminal cover. Do not allow any metal objects to touch the terminals (figure 1), as this can cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack.
Handling Precautions Recording Media 170 • We recommend backing up the recordings on the recording media onto your computer. Data may be corrupted or lost due to defects or exposure to static electricity. Canon shall not be liable for lost or corrupted data. • Do not touch or expose the terminals to dust or dirt. • Do not use recording media in places subject to strong magnetic fields. • Do not leave recording media in places subject to high humidity and high temperature.
Maintenance/Others Maintenance/Others Cleaning Camcorder Body • Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemically treated cloths or volatile solvents such as paint thinner. Lens • Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non-aerosol type blower brush. • Use a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth to gently wipe the lens using commercially available cleaning fluid for eyeglasses. Never use tissue paper. LCD Screen • Clean the LCD screen using a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth.
Maintenance/Others 172 Condensation may form in the following cases: • When the camcorder is moved quickly from cold to warm places • When the camcorder is left in a humid room • When a cold room is heated rapidly To avoid condensation • Do not expose the camcorder to sudden or extreme changes in temperature. • Remove the recording media and battery pack. Then, place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust gradually to temperature changes before removing it from the bag.
Optional Accessories Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are compatible with this camcorder. The availability differs from area to area.
Optional Accessories Charging Times Use the supplied CG-940 Battery Charger to charge battery packs. The charging times given in the following table are approximate and vary according to charging conditions and initial charge of the battery pack. 174 BP-950G BP-955 BP-970G BP-975 245 min. 200 min. 350 min. 295 min.
Optional Accessories $ Approximate times with the monitor unit attached (LCD screen + viewfinder), SDI output on Type of recording NTSC / 24.00P Bit rate 50 Mbps 35 Mbps 25 Mbps PAL 50 Mbps 35 Mbps 25 Mbps BP-950G BP-955 BP-970G BP-975 Recording (maximum) Usage time 185 min. 185 min. 260 min. 275 min. Recording (typical*) 120 min. 120 min. 165 min. 175 min. Playback 230 min. 230 min. 325 min. 345 min. Recording (maximum) 185 min. 185 min. 260 min. 275 min.
Optional Accessories 176 CB-920 Car Battery Adapter Use the car battery adapter to charge battery packs on the go. The car battery adapter plugs into your car’s cigarette lighter socket and runs off a 12-24V DC negative ground battery. TA-100 Tripod Adapter The TA-100 allows you to quickly mount/unmount the camcorder on/from a tripod.
Specifications Specifications C300 / C300 PL System 177 • Recording System Movies: Video compression: MPEG-2 Long GOP; Audio compression: Linear PCM, 16 bits, 48 kHz, 2 channels File type: MXF Photos: DCF (Design rule for Camera File system), compatible with Exif Ver. 2.3, JPEG compression • Video Configuration (recording/playback) 50 Mbps (CBR, 4:2:2, 422P@HL) 1920x1080: 59.94i, 50.00i, 29.97P, 25.00P, 24.00P, 23.98P 1280x720: 59.94P, 50.00P, 29.97P, 25.00P, 24.00P, 23.
Specifications • Sensor Sensitivity (ISO 640 (0 dB), 2000 lux, 89.9% reflection) ! F9 (1920x1080 at 59.94i) " F10 (1920x1080 at 50.00i) 178 • S/N Ratio (ISO 850, using Canon Log gamma) 54 dB (typical, 1920x1080, ! at 29.97P / " at 25.00P) • Subject Illumination (24 dB, with a f/1.2 lens) ! 0.30 lux (29.97P, shutter speed 1/30) " 0.25 lux (25.
Specifications Power/Others • Power Supply (rated) 7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (DC IN) • Power Consumption (recording at 50 Mbps, viewfinder/LCD screen normal brightness, SDI output on) # LCD screen and viewfinder: 11.7 W (NTSC, 24.00P recordings), 11.4 W (PAL recordings) Viewfinder only: 10.7 W (NTSC, 24.00P recordings), 10.4 W (PAL recordings) $ LCD screen and viewfinder: 11.7 W (NTSC, 24.00P recordings), 11.4 W (PAL recordings) Viewfinder only: 10.6 W (NTSC, 24.00P recordings), 10.
Specifications Handle Unit Modular unit includes a cold accessory shoe and socket for 0.64 cm (1/4 in.) screws for other accessories. • Weight: Approx. 180 g (6.3 oz.) 180 CA-940 Compact Power Adapter • Power Supply: 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz • Rated Output / Consumption 8.4 V DC, 4.8 A / 83 VA (100 V) – 107 VA (240 V) • Operating Temperature: 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) • Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 103 x 51 x 139 mm (4.1 x 2.0 x 5.5 in.) • Weight: 395 g (13.9 oz.
Index 181 24.00P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 D A Date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Date format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 DC IN terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Direct setting mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Double slot recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Drop frame (time code) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
J Joystick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Joystick guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 K Key lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Playback Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141 Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 POWER switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Pre-recording mode . . .
U W User bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 User memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Waveform monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WFT terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wi-Fi Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V Vectorscope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Video configuration . . . . . . .
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