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1. Menu Options Menu item Submenu Setting options CAMERA MEDIA RA Custom Display 1 Light Metering On Off O Custom Picture On Off O Focal Length On Off O ND Filter On Off O E AF Mode 0n Off Key Lock 0n Off White Balance On Off Exposure 0n Off O Iris On Off O ISO Gain On Off O Shutter On Off 0 Peaking On Off O Magnification On Off O View Assist On Off 0 EF S Lens On Off O Lens On Off 6 Custom Display 2 Remaining Battery Warning Normal Off O Remaining Rec Time Warning Normal Off Rec Mode On Off Time Code 0n Off Photo Warning Normal Off O Bit Rate On Off O E Frame Rate On Off O Character Rec On Off 0 Output Display On Off O User Bit On Off O Audio Output CH On Off O Audio Level On Off O HDMI Rec Command On Off O Temperature Fan On Off Date Time Date Time Time Date Off O Date Time On Off O Not available in the Photos index screen Audio Level Displays the audio level meter when set to On Custom Display 1 settings Light Metering When set to
2. fr Other Functions WFM LCD 6 Gain under Waveform Monitor 4 Select 1x or 2x and then press the joystick Options Line Sets the waveform monitor to line display mode Line Spot The waveform of the area in the red frame is displayed in red on top of the Line mode waveform Field Sets the waveform monitor to field display mode RGB Functions like an RGB parade scope YPbPr Functions like a YPbPr parade scope Video Scopes Configuring the Edge Monitor fr Other Functions Using this video scope allows you to focus with more precision You can use the edge monitor along with the other focus assistance functions WFM LCD LL 66 The edge monitor features 2 modes Operating modes CAMERA Edge Monitor 1 Open the Edge Monitor submenu Type 1 Other Functions WFM LCD YY Edge Monitor 2 Select the desired option and then press the joystick e f you do not need to change the gain you do not need to perform steps 3 and 4 3 Open the edge monitor Gain submenu fr Other Functions amp WFM LCD Gain under Edge Monitor 4 Select the desired gain value and then press the joystick Options Type 1 The waveform that represents the focus of the entire picture is displayed in green In addition the waveform of the area in the three red frames is displayed in red on top of the previous waveform Type 2 This mode displays the edge monitor with the wavefor
3. 2 Push the joystick up down to select the setting you want to move and then press the joystick Move e An orange icon will appear next to the setting you selected to move 3 Push the joystick up down to move the setting to the desired position and then press the joystick Removing Menu Settings ye My Menu 1 Open the My Menu Delete screen My Menu 6 Edit 49 Delete Edit 2 Push the joystick up down to select the setting you want to remove and then press the joystick Delete 3 Select OK and then press the joystick twice Resetting the My Menu Submenu I My Menu 1 Reset all the menu settings registered to the My Menu submenu MX My Menu Edit amp Reset All Edit 2 Select OK and then press the joystick twice Reset All Preparing the Camcorder Preparing the Camcorder This section outlines the basic preparations for the camcorder such as attaching a lens and attaching the modular units handle unit grip unit etc to the camcorder The modular units extend the camcorder s functionality so you can choose the configuration that best fits your needs and shooting conditions Configuration with handle Attach Light configuration with grip Minimal configuration with the handle unit to use the built in for hand held shooting thumb rest The joystick LZ 27 microphone XLR terminals control dial LZ 59 and MAGN microphone holder etc LZ 73 button Assignable button 7 LL 85 are not ava
4. Audio Output The camcorder can output audio from the HDMI OUT terminal AV OUT terminal or headphone terminal When audio is output from the AV OUT terminal or Q headphone terminal you can configure other settings such as the output channel 115 Synchronizing the Video with the Audio being Monitored LD Audio Setup When audio is output from the AV terminal or Q headphone terminal you can choose to synchronize the audio signal with the video signal or have the camcorder output the audio in real time When the audio is Audio Output output in real time there will be a slight delay Regardless of the setting l however the audio and video signals recorded will be synchronized Monitor Delay Operating modes CAMERA Normal 1 Open the Monitor Delay submenu D Audio Setup amp Audio Output amp Monitor Delay 2 Select the desired option and then press the joystick Options Line Out Synchronizes the audio and video signals Normal Allows you to monitor the audio in real time Selecting the Audio Channel D Audio Setup You can select the audio channel that is output from the AV OUT terminal or Q headphone terminal l Audio Output Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA _ Channel 1 Open the Channel submenu D Audio Setup Audio Output Channel CH1 CH2 2 Select the desired option and then press the joystick Options CH1 CH2 Audio from CH1 is output from
5. Automatically switches the screen to B amp W while the focus assist functions peaking and magnification are activated You F Assist B amp W can have the screen switch to B amp W only when peaking is activated Peaking only when the magnification is activated Magnify or when either function is activated Both Simultaneously activates peaking Peaking or displays the edge monitor Edge Mon whenever the magnification Magn Add Disp function is used Scan Reverse Rec Inverts the recorded image horizontally Horizontal vertically Vertical or both Both Character Rec When this function is set to On all of the onscreen displays will be recorded to the clip exactly as they appear on the screen Customizing Onscreen Displays LA LCD VF Setup For details on which onscreen displays can be customized refer to Onscreen Displays LL 48 For details on the setting options refer to Custom Di splay 1 Custom Display 1 and Custom Display 2 QA 130 Custom Display 2 Operating modes CAMERA 1 Open the Custom Display 1 or Custom Display 2 submenu LA LCD VF Setup amp Custom Display 1 or Custom Display 2 2 Select the desired onscreen display 3 Change the setting option and then press the joystick Saving and Loading Camera Settings Saving and Loading Camera Settings After you adjust custom picture settings and settings in the various menus you can sav
6. Subjects in a single color sky sea or forest Under mercury lamps and certain types of fluorescent and LED lights 63 64 Adjusting the Focus Adjusting the Focus The camcorder offers two ways to focus Manual focus Turn the focus ring on the attached lens to adjust the focus The camcorder offers several focus assistance functions to help you focus more accurately when using the manual focus One shot AF With the lens s focus mode switch set to AF press and hold the ONE SHOT AF button to let the camcorder focus automatically on the subject at the center of the screen Operating modes CAMERA Manual Focus Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus i NOTES e In most cases you can use the focus ring on the lens to adjust the focus even when the focus mode switch is set to AF autofocus However depending on the lens the focus ring may be disabled in AF mode In such case set the focus mode switch to MF If you operate the zoom after focusing manually the focus on the subject may be lost When adjusting the focus be careful not to touch the front of the lens or moving parts on the lens except for the focus ring 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 One Shot AF
7. You can copy photos from one SD card to the other Operating modes MEDIA Copying a Photo from the Playback Screen 1 Display the photo to be copied LZ 121 2 Press the joystick to open the photo menu 3 Select Copy and then press the joystick 4 Select OK and then press the joystick e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation e The selected photo is copied 5 When the confirmation message appears press the joystick Copying a Photo from the Index Screen 1 Open the Photos index screen 11 121 2 Move the orange selection frame to the photo to be copied 3 Press the joystick to open the photo menu 4 Select Copy and then press the joystick 5 Select OK and then press the joystick e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation e The selected photo is copied 6 When the confirmation message appears press the joystick Copying a Selection of Photos 1 From the Photos index screen open the photo selection screen fr Other Functions amp Photos YY Copy YY Select 2 Using the joystick bring the orange selection frame to a photo you wish to copy and then press the joystick e A checkmark M will appear next to the photo s thumbnail to indicate it was selected Press the joystick again to remove the checkmark e Repeat this step to select all the photos you wish to copy The total number of selected photos will appear at the bottom of the screen next to the Y icon 3 After selecting all the
8. Il button to view the photo e The photo playback screen appears and the selected photo is displayed e Use the Hd P gt P buttons or push the joystick left right to switch to the previous next photo e Press the DISP button to hide show the onscreen displays e Press the M button to return to the Photos index screen important e Observe the following precautions while either of the SD card access indicators 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 Do not open the SD card compartment cover and do not remove the SD cards Gi NOTES e The following photos may not be displayed correctly Photos not recorded with this camcorder Photos created or edited on a computer Photos whose file names have been changed Photo Playback 1 2 3 lt lt P E gt gt 5 M 121 122 Photo Operations Photo Operations You can use the photo menu to copy 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 the joystick e f you are viewing a photo simply press the joystick e The photo menu appears Available functions depend on the photo s settings 2 Select the desired function and then press the joystick Copying Photos
9. amp Output Mode setting When Output Mode is set to Pulldown and the frame rate is set to PF24 or 24P the user bit will be converted to 60i using the 2 3 pulldown method before it is output Recording Audio Recording Audio You can record audio using the built in stereo microphone commercially available microphones XLR terminal MIC terminal or line input XLR terminal Using the XLR terminals you can select the audio input independently for channel 1 and channel 2 When the bit rate is set to 24 Mbps LPCM you can enjoy two channel linear PCM audio recording with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz LPCM audio playback is also available for clips recorded with that bit rate Only available when the handle unit is attached to the camcorder Y Operating modes CAMERA Connecting an External Microphone or External Audio Input Source to the Camcorder In order to use the microphone holder and XLR terminals the handle unit must be attached to the camcorder Follow the procedure below to attach a microphone refer also to the following illustration To connect an external device to the camcorder plug the device s cable into the camcorder s XLR terminal 1 Loosen the microphone lock screw open the microphone holder and insert the microphone 2 Tighten the lock screw and put the microphone cable through the microphone cable clamp under the microphone holder 3 Plug the microphone cable into the
10. amp Rec Command is set to On Temperature Fan Displays the cooling system warning icons E3 and or MN when set to On Date Time Displays the date and or the time while recording Date Time Displays the date and time of recording during playback 132 Menu Options 00 00 TC UB Setup menu camera mode only Menu item Submenu Setting options LO Time Code Mode Preset Regen 60 Run Rec Run Free Run DF NDF DF NDF 70 Setting Set Reset 69 User Bit Output Mode Fixed Pulldown 72 Type Setting Time Date 72 In the following cases the time code is set to NDF and this setting cannot be changed Other Functions System Frequency is set to 50 00 Hz fr Other Functions amp System Frequency is set to 59 94 Hz and the frame rate is set to 24P fr Other Functions menu Menu item Submenu Setting options CAMERA MEDIA Cal Reset All Settings Cancel OK O Camera Settings Cancel OK O ES Assignable Buttons Cancel OK O o Transfer Menu 0J Save To s gt A Menu Menu 2 Ee 99 Load From fs2 5214 Menu Menu fa 6 s2 B Time Zone List of world time zones UTC 05 00 New York or UTC 01 00 O 6 25 Central Europe Set Clock Date Time O O Date Format YMD YMD 24H MDY M
11. 0 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 Available options are On and Off Default Off 95 96 Custom Picture Settings Simplified Graphical Interface In addition to the very detailed settings explained in the previous section Q 91 the camcorder offers a more intuitive graphical interface for adjusting the gamma curve and white balance settings Instead of remembering numeric values you can see how your changes affect the gamma curve or white balance shift right on the screen Gamma Curve 2 Edit File 1 After selecting a file open the gamma curve adjustment screen B Edit File amp Gamma Gamma e The current gamma curve will be displayed on the screen 2 Push the joystick left right to highlight the M field and then push the joystick up down to select the desired basic gamma curve Sosa plea oso BESSI e The numbers correspond to the Gamma settings explained previously QJ 91 as follows 1 to 4 Normal 1 to Normal 4 5 and 6 Cine 1 and Cine 2 7 EOS Std 8 Wide
12. 405 min 430 min 454 24 Mbps LPCM Recording typical 180 min 170 min 250 min 265 min 17 Mbps Recording maximum 295 min 280 min 415 min 430 min Recording typical 180 min 170 min 250 min 265 min 7 Mbps Recording maximum 300 min 285 min 420 min 440 min Recording typical 180 min 175 min 250 min 2 0 min 50 00 Hz 24 Mbps Recording maximum 320 min 305 min 435 min 470 min 24 Mbps LPCM Recording typical 190 min 180 min 260 min 280 min 17 Mbps Recording maximum 320 min 305 min 435 min 470 min Recording typical 190 min 180 min 260 min 280 min 7 Mbps Recording maximum 325 min 310 min 445 min 475 min Recording typical 190 min 180 min 265 min 285 min Optional Accessories Approximate times using the viewfinder Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start stop and power on off 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 SBR 1000 Shooting Brace Using the SBR 1000 for additional support of the camcorder with the neck strap will significantly lighten the load of the camcoder s weight while shooting This
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14. ISO speed gain LL 56 Operating modes CAMERA 1 Press the joystick White balance highlighted in orange e The white balance mode icon will be highlighted in orange If no operation is performed for more than 6 seconds the display will AF return to normal ND1 2 stops e Push the joystick left right to move the highlight between the white balance mode icon the ISO gain value and the shutter value A 5500 K 2 Push the joystick up down to select the desired value ISO speed gain shutter or desired white balance mode and then press the joystick e The selected value will be set and the display will return to normal Push the joystick B to highlight the ISO Gain value or the Shutter value Shutter Speed Set the shutter soeed 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 Operating modes CAMERA 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 Clear Scan Set the frequency in order to record CRT computer monitors without displaying black bands or flicker on the screen Slow You can set slower shutter speeds to obtain brighter recordings in places with insuffic
15. Menu Options P Audio Setup menu Menu item Submenu Setting options CAMERA MEDIA MA Audio Input Int Mic Low Cut Off LC1 LC2 O 75 128 Int Mic Sensitivity Normal High O 79 MIC Int Mic Att On Off 75 MIC Mode Automatic Manual 9 zi MIC Level 0 to 99 50 0 XLR Rec Channel CH1 CH1 CH2 76 XLR1 Mic Trimming 12 dB 6 dB 0 dB 6 dB 12 dB 0 E a XLR2 Mic Trimming XLR1 me Att On Off 0 E a XLR2 Mic Att XLR ALC Link Linked Separated 77 Limiter On Off 0 E 74 77 1 kHz Tone 12 dB 18 dB 20 dB Off O 79 Audio Output Monitor Delay Line Out Normal O 115 Channel CH1 CH2 CH1 CH1 CH2 CH2 AIIAN O O 115 Level 1 Vrms 2 Vrms 116 Headphone Volume Off 1 to 15 8 0 0 78 104 Speaker Volume Off 1 to 15 8 104 Not available in the Photos index screen E Video Setup menu Menu item Setting options CAMERA MEDIA RA Character Display VF Ext Out HD Onscreen Disp On Off O 114 SD Onscreen Disp On Off Resize SD Output Letterbox Squeeze Side Crop 113 LCA LCD VF Setup menu Menu Options Menu item Submenu Setting options CAME
16. Pre Rec will be canceled in a moment The camcorder has been in record pause mode for about 1 hour with pre recording activated Pre recording will be deactivated automatically in approximately 1 minute Recorded at 50 00 Hz 59 94 Hz Check the data on 54 A s B Initializing the card is also recommended The SD card contains clips that were recorded using a recording type system frequency other than the one currently used by the camcorder To record on this SD card save your clips QJ 117 and initialize the SD card Q 40 To play back the recordings on the SD card set fr Other Functions Y System Frequency to 59 94 Hz or 50 00 Hz as necessary so the camcorder matches the SD card Troubleshooting Temperature too high The fan will be activated While Other Functions Fan is set to Automatic the camcorder s internal temperature has reached a critical level and the cooling fan will be activated The fan will turn off automatically once the camcorder s internal temperature has decreased sufficiently This photo cannot be displayed 147 You may not be able to display photos taken with other devices or image files created or edited on a computer gt A gt B Buffer overflow Recording was stopped The data transfer rate was too high for the SD card in use and the recording was stopped Use a recommended card LL 38 s A s B Cannot record movies on this memory card Video cannot be recorded on a 64 MB or
17. Reset Continu O 141 Add File On Off 0 88 Copy Select All o 122 Delete Select All o 123 File Numbering Reset Continu z 141 Custom Function Shockless WB On Off AE Response Fast Normal Slow Grip Ctrl Dial Dir Reverse Normal F Assist B amp W Both Magnify Peaking Off O 98 Magn Add Disp Peaking Edge Mon Off Scan Reverse Rec Both Vertical Horizontal Off Character Rec On Off Reset Hour Meter Cancel OK 0 Initialize Media s2 A Complete Quick 0 m s2 B Lens Firmware o 31 Firmware 0 1 Not available in the Photos index screen 2 The default value depends on the country region or purchase 3 Setting options for Assign Button NONE ONE SHOT AF PUSH AUTO IRIS Iris Iris AE Shift AE Shift Backlight Spotlight ISO GAIN SHUTTER View Assist PEAKING ZEBRA WFM MAGN Color Bars Markers LCD Setup VF Setup LCD VF B amp W Onscreen Display Time Code Time Code Hold Headphone Headphone Speaker Speaker Audio Output CH Audio Level Photo Fan My Menu Initialize Media User Setting NONE The default settings are as follows 1 to 6 NONE 7 and 8 MAGN 9 PEAKING 10 ZEBRA 11 WFM 12 PUSH AUTO IRIS 13 ISO GAIN 14 SHUTTER 15 ONE SHO
18. Using the Built in Microphone or an External Microphone Connected to the MIC Terminal 73 Adjusting the Audio Level for the MIC Terminal 74 Using Audio Input from the XLR Terminals 76 Adjusting the Audio Level for the XLR Terminals 77 Monitoring the Audio with Headphones 78 Color Bars Audio Reference Signal 79 Recording Color Bars 79 Recording an Audio Reference Signal 79 Video Scopes 80 Displaying a Video Scope 80 Configuring the Waveform Monitor 80 Configuring the Edge Monitor 81 Reviewing a Recording 82 Pre recording Mode 83 4 Customization 85 Assignable Buttons 85 Changing the Assigned Function 85 Using an Assignable Button 86 Custom Picture Settings 88 Selecting Custom Picture Files 88 Editing a Custom Picture File s Settings 89 Resetting the current file s settings to default values 89 Renaming Custom Picture Files 89 Protecting Custom Picture Files 89 Transferring Custom Picture Files 90 Available Custom Picture Settings 91 Simplified Graphical Interface 96 Canon Log Gamma 97 Customizing Functions and Onscreen Displays 98 Customizing Functions 98 Customizing Onscreen Displays 98 Saving and Loading Camera Settings 99 Saving Camera Settings to an SD Card 99 Loading Camera Settings from an SD Card 99 5 Playback 101 Playback 101 Clip Index Screen 101 Playing Back Clips 102 Onscreen Displays 103 Playback Controls 104 Adjusting the Volume 104 Clip Operations 106 Using the Clip Menu 106 Copying Clips 106 Deleting C
19. number of selected clips will appear at the bottom of the screen next to the Y icon 3 After selecting all the desired clips press the MENU button 4 Select OK and then press the joystick e Select Cancel instead to return to the clip selection screen e While the clips are being deleted you can press the joystick to cancel 5 When the confirmation message appears press the joystick Deleting All Clips f Other Functions 1 Open the Clips Delete All screen Other Functions 0 Clips 09 Delete 09 All Clips 2 Select OK and then press the joystick e All of the clips on the selected SD card will be deleted Delete e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation e While the clips are being deleted you can press the joystick to All cancel 3 When the confirmation message appears press the joystick Converting Clips to Standard Definition You can convert original AVCHD clips to standard definition MPEG 2 movies The down conversion to standard definition requires two SD cards one Source that contains the source clips to be converted and the other one destination that will store the converted files SD movies Converting a Single Clip to Standard Definition 1 Select the desired clip from the index screen of the source card and then press the joystick to open the clip menu 2 Select Convert HD SD and then press the joystick e The estimated size of the converted SD movie and the available space
20. recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction Using a Tripod The camcorder is shipped with the TB 1 Tripod Base for tripods with 0 95 cm 3 8 in screws You can mount the camcorder on a tripod but do not use tripods with mounting screws longer than 5 5 mm 0 2 in as this may cause damage to the camcorder Using a Tripod with 0 64 cm 1 4 in Mounting Screws 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 1B 1 Tripod Base from the camcorder e Remove the 4 screws and then remove the base 2 Attach the supplied tripod adapter base for 0 64 cm 1 4 in tripods e Firmly screw in the 4 screws 3 Attach the tripod e Firmly screw in the tripod screw Removing and Attaching the Grip Unit The grip unit comes originally attached to the camcorder You can remove it and replace it with the thumb rest should the minimal configuration be necessary However the joystick LL 27 control dial A 59 and MAGN button Assignable button 7 LL 85 are not available to operate the camcorder Removing the Grip Unit 1 Set the switch to OFF 2 Unscrew the grip unit s lock screw and gently detach the grip unit e The grip unit contains an internal connection cable so be sure not to pull it too forcefully 3 Disconnect the grip unit s connection plug 4 Screw the thumb rest onto the
21. EXT e DCIN e MIC e USB and HDMI OUT e headphones Removing the Terminal Covers Open the terminal cover and gently pull it straight out Attaching the Terminal Covers Insert the connecting strip into the opening to attach the terminal cover i NOTES e f the connecting strip is difficult to grasp use a pair of tweezers or similar tool The Camcorder s Cooling System The camcorder s internal temperature is controlled using a cooling fan that will turn on whenever the camcorder itself is turned on However you can turn off the cooling fan temporarily if necessary Operating modes CAMERA 1 Open the Fan submenu Other Functions 6 Fan 2 Select Automatic and then press the joystick Options On The cooling fan is on as long as the camcorder is on Other Functions Fan On Automatic The cooling fan is temporarily turned off If the camcorder s internal temperature rises too much Ej will appear in yellow on the left of the screen If the temperature starts to become critical the 3 icon will turn red and the cooling fan will come on to prevent overheating Once the camcorder has cooled off sufficiently the fan will turn off again While the fan is activated automatically will appear next to the E icon Preparing the Camcorder i NOTES e Depending on the ambient temperature and other shooting conditions the cooling fan may not turn off even if you set Fan to Automat
22. Headphone Increases the headphone volume 0 idi Headphone Reduces the headphone volume O O Assignable Buttons Function name Description CAMERA MEDIA Aja Speaker Increases the built in speaker s volume 104 Speaker Reduces the built in speaker s volume Audio Output CH Switches the audio output channel O 115 Audio Level Turns the audio level meter on off O 74 77 Photo Records a photo 119 Fan Switches the cooling fan s operation between always on and automatic 36 My Menu Opens the My Menu customized submenu 28 Initialize Media Opens the Initialize Media submenu O 40 T Customizable slot Assign to the button any menu setting you would like to register O Function can be used only by assigning it to a button 8 88 Custom Picture Settings Custom Picture Settings You can preset a number of picture related settings QA 91 You can change each individual setting for maximum control or use a more intuitive graphical interface to adjust the gamma curve and white balance shift LL 96 After adjusting the desired 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 use the fr Other Functions YY Photos YY Add File sett
23. Info EF24 70mm f 2 8L USM 1 ISO speed Gain increment Q 56 4 Correction for peripheral illumination QA 30 2 Iris increment LL 59 5 Flicker reduction LZ 55 3 Shutter speed increment LZ 54 6 Lens model name info LZ 29 Assign Button 1 2 Assign Button 2 2 Status Screen Assign Button 1 2 NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE Assign Button 2 2 MAGN MAGN 9 PEAKING 10 ZEBRA 11 WFM 12 PUSH AUTO IRIS 1 13 ISO GAIN 14 SHUTTER 15 ONE SHOT AF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Assignable buttons 1 to 15 QQ 85 Assignable buttons 1 to 6 do not appear in MEDIA mode Audio Status Screen In camera mode Ct Audio Int Mic Low Cut Off Int Mic Sensitivity Normal w MIC Int Mic Att Off Automatic D 50 J imi Off vA Monitor Delay Line Out 9 Sz Headphone Volume 8 In MEDIA mode Headphone Volume 8 1 4 M gt Speaker Volume 1 Low cut filter built in microphone LZ 75 7 2 Microphone s sensitivity built in microphone 8 LL 75 9 3 Microphone attenuator MIC terminal built in microphone Q 75 4 Microphone mode MIC terminal LZ 74 Microphone recording level MIC terminal LZ 74 6 Audio peak limiter LL 74 77 da Media Status Screen In camera mode 47 7 GB 1 SDcardA 5 2 SDcardB 6 3 SD speed class Q 38 T 4 Total space on the card 8 In MEDIA Gi NOTES XLR1 Mic Trimming 0 dB XLR2 Mic Trimming 0 dB XLR1 Mic Att Jff X
24. MEDIA KA ONE SHOT AF The camcorder focuses automatically one time only One shot AF function 64 PUSH AUTO IRIS The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture f stop O 60 Iris Opens up the aperture O 59 Iris Closes the aperture AE Shift Compensates the exposure toward the bright side O 60 AE Shift Compensates the exposure toward the dark side Backlight Turns the Backlight light metering option on off O 61 Spotlight Turns the Spotlight light metering option on off O e ISO GAIN Highlights the ISO speed or gain value so it can be adjusted 56 SHUTTER Highlights the shutter speed so it can be adjusted 53 View Assist Turns view assistance on off O 97 PEAKING Turns peaking on off O 66 ZEBRA Turns zebra patterns on off 68 Activates video scopes in the following sequence di Waveform monitor Edge monitor asi mode only gt Off a MAGN Turns magnification on off 66 Color Bars Turns color bars on off 79 Markers Turns onscreen markers on off O 67 LCD Setup Opens the LCD Setup submenu O Pm VF Setup Opens the VF Setup submenu O O LCD VF B amp W Turns the B amp W mode of the LCD and viewfinder on off O 33 Onscreen Display a oa ou on video output from the camcorder s 0 0 144 Time Code Displays the Time Code submenu 69 Time Code Hold Puts the time code display on hold or resumes it O 6 70
25. On the light metering icon 4g or 43 is displayed if MW Camera Setup YY Light Metering is set to Backlight or Spotlight Custom Picture Displays the custom picture icon WM when set to On indicating that a custom picture file was selected and its custom picture settings will be applied Focal Length Displays the current focal length of an attached EF lens when set to On ND Filter Displays the ND filter indicator when set to On AF Mode When set to On displays the autofocus icon AF if the focus mode switch on the attached EF lens is set to AF Key Lock Displays the key lock icon A when set to On Menu Options White Balance Displays the white balance indicator when set to On Exposure Displays the exposure bar when set to On Iris Displays the aperture setting when set to On ISO Gain Displays the ISO speed or gain setting when set to On T31 Shutter Displays the shutter speed setting when set to On Peaking Displays the peaking icon EO or WA when set to On Magnification Displays the screen magnification icon MAD when set to On indicating that the image on the screen is being magnified View Assist Displays the view assistance icon W388 when set to On EF S Lens Displays the EF S lens correction icon when set to On Lens Displays the lens warning icon when set to On Custom Display 2 settings Remaining Battery Controls w
26. Select ISO PAR Camera Setup ISO Gain ISO Increment 1 3 stop PAR Camera Setup SO Gain Gain Normal ISO Speed Gain Adjusting the ISO Gain Value 1 Press the ISO GAIN button e The current ISO gain value will be highlighted in orange 2 Push the joystick up down to select the desired ISO speed or gain value and then press the joystick e The selected ISO gain value will be set and the display will return to normal e You can also adjust the ISO gain value using only the joystick LL 52 Gi NOTES e When high ISO speeds or gain levels are set the picture may flicker slightly ISO 12800 30 dB gain and higher values in particular allow you to shoot video with a higher sensitivity but are more prone to the appearance of noise e When high ISO speeds or gain levels are set bright red green or blue dots may appear on the screen In such case use a faster shutter speed LL 53 or select a lower ISO speed or gain value e When the ISO speed or gain level is changed some noise may appear momentarily on the screen Do not adjust the ISO speed gain level while recording e If you set an assignable button to ISO GAIN LL 85 you can press that button instead of the ISO GAIN button to highlight the ISO gain value 58 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 apert
27. VF Setup amp Date Time is set to On 42 48 18 m 9 Tr 1 0 11 A 12 Ar 13 CH11 1 dB 4030 20 10 0 coe CH21 1 14 9 Bit rate and audio recording mode Q 50 10 Frame rate LL 50 11 Onscreen displays superimposed on video output LD 114 12 User bit LZ 72 13 Audio output channel LZ 115 14 Audio level meter The audio recording mode is only displayed for clips recorded using the 24 Mbps LPCM bit rate Appears when L LCD VF Setup YY Audio Level is set to On 5 Playback operation gt PLAY Playback Il PAUSE Playback pause ll 11 gt Frame reverse Frame advance F FWD Fast playback lt q F REV Fast reverse playback The playback speed x5 x15 or x60 will also appear in the indicator 103 104 Playback Playback Controls When you play back a clip operate the buttons on the camcorder s body or use the joystick and joystick guide to use fast playback play back frame by frame or skip clips Refer to the following table Available Playback Types Playback type Operation Buttons Press the fl or BP button Joystick During playback push the joystick up or down Repeat to increase the playback speed to approximately 5x gt 15x gt 60x the normal speed Fast playback Frame advance reverse Joystick During playback pause push the joystick up or down Skip to the beginning of Buttons Press the Pl button 2 3 the next clip Jo
28. camcorder Preparing the Camcorder Attaching the Grip Unit The grip unit can be attached in any of 24 positions at 15 intervals to give you a convenient grip angle for high and low angle shooting 1 Set the switch to OFF 2 Unscrew the thumb rest and remove it from the camcorder 3 Firmly insert the grip unit s plug all the way into the grip unit connection terminal on the camcorder e Make sure to insert the plug all the way in until the white line around the terminal is not visible e lfthe plug is not correctly connected for example if the white line around the terminal is partly visible all the controls on the camcorder may be disabled 4 Attach the grip unit to the camcorder aligning it at the desired angle and tighten the grip unit s lock screw 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 important e Be careful not to drop the camcorder when adjusting the grip belt Attaching a Shoulder Strap Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of the strap important e Be careful not to drop the camcorder when attaching or adjusting the shoulder strap 36 Preparing the Camcorder Removing and Attaching the Terminal Covers You can remove the plastic covers of the following terminals to access them more readily e AV OUT e REMOTE e
29. can press the button to change the light metering mode 61 62 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 4 methods of setting the white balance 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 M A or MB Preset white balance Set the white balance to 36 daylight 5 400 K or 34 incandescent lamp 3 200 K Preset white balance settings can be further fine tuned within a range of 9 to 9 Set color temperature Allows you to set the color temperature between 2 000 K and 15 000 K Auto white balance The camcorder automatically adjusts the white balance to the optimal level Operating modes CAMERA i NOTES e The Color Matrix LL 94 and White Balance LL 95 96 custom picture settings take precedence over the white balance settings e You can use the fr Other Functions 4 Custom Function 64 Shockless WB setting QA 98 to make the transition look smoother when you change the white balance settings Custom White Balance 1 Press the WB button e The white balance mode icon will be highlighted in orange e You can also select the white balance mode icon using only the joystick Q 52 2 Push the joystick up down to select the 8 A or B icon e f a custom white balance has be
30. changing the ISO speed or gain value to adjust the sensitivity of the sensor Operating modes CAMERA Available ISO speed and gain settings 1 stop increments 320 400 800 lt 850 gt 1600 3200 6400 12800 20000 ISO Speed 1 3 stop increments 320 400 500 640 800 lt 850 gt 1000 1250 1600 2000 2500 3200 4000 5000 6400 8000 10000 12800 16000 20000 Normal 6 dB 3 dB 0 dB 3 dB 6 dB 9 dB 12 dB 15 dB 18 dB 21 dB 24 dB 30 dB Halt Fine 0 dB to 24 dB in 0 5 dB increments The minimum and maximum ISO speeds are available even when the 1 stop increment scale is selected ISO speed required for a suitable dynamic range for Canon Log gamma Equivalent to a gain value of 2 5 dB Changing the ISO Speed or Gain Settings 1 Open the ISO Speed Gain Select submenu PER Camera Setup Y ISO Gain 0 Select 2 Select ISO or Gain and then press the joystick If you selected ISO the default value 3 Open the ISO Increment submenu to select the increment to use when adjusting the ISO speed PER Camera Setup Y ISO Gain amp ISO Increment 4 Select 1 stop or 1 3 stop and then press the joystick If you selected Gain 3 Open the Gain submenu to select the increment to use when adjusting the gain PER Camera Setup NY ISO Gain amp Gain 4 Select Normal 8 dB increment or Fine 0 5 dB increment and then press the joystick PAR Camera Setup SO Gain
31. desired photos press the MENU button 4 Select OK and then press the joystick e Select Cancel instead to return to the photo selection screen e While the photos are being copied you can press the joystick to cancel 5 When the confirmation message appears press the joystick Copying All Photos 1 From the Photos index screen open the Photos Copy All screen fr Other Functions amp Photos amp Copy All 2 Select OK and then press the joystick e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation e While the photos are being copied you can press the joystick to cancel 3 When the confirmation message appears press the joystick Deleting Photos Photo Operations f Other Functions Photos Copy Select fr Other Functions Photos Copy All You can delete a photo you no longer need When you do so however the custom picture file embedded in it will also be deleted Photos can be deleted one at a time from the photo playback screen or Photos index screen Operating modes MEDIA Deleting a Photo from the Playback Screen 1 Display the photo to be deleted LZ 121 2 Press the joystick to open the photo menu 3 Select Delete and then press the joystick 4 Select OK and then press the joystick e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation e The selected photo is deleted and the next photo is displayed e f a custom picture file is embedded in the photo it is
32. down to set the audio recording level and then Automatic press the joystick Audio Setup e For reference O corresponds to O0 50 corresponds to O dB and 99 corresponds to 18 dB Audio Input e As a guideline adjust the audio recording level so that the audio level meter on the screen will go to the right of the 18 dB mark one mark right of the 20 dB mark only occasionally i NOTES 50 e When adjusting the audio level manually you can activate the audio peak limiter with the P Audio Setup amp Audio Input Y Limiter setting When activated the audio peak limiter will limit the amplitude of audio input signals when they exceed 6 dBFS e We recommend using headphones when adjusting the audio level If the input level is too high audio may become distorted even if the audio level indicator shows an appropriate level e f you set an assignable button to Audio Level Q 85 you can press the button to turn the onscreen audio level indicator on and off MIC Level Configuring the Built in Microphone s Low Cut Filter 1 Open the Int Mic Low Cut submenu D Audio Setup amp Audio Input 6 Int Mic Low Cut 2 Select the desired option and then press the joystick Options Off For recording audio under usual conditions LC1 For recording mainly people s voices LC2 For reducing the background sound of wind when recording outdoors in windy surroundings for example on a beach o
33. 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 To skip directly to the page of a specific menu DA Camera Setup menu J Audio Setup menu E Video Setup menu LA LCD VF Setup menu 00 00 TC UB Setup menu Other Functions menu My Menu customized menu PAR Camera Setup menu camera mode only rd 127 rd 128 rd 128 rd 129 LO 132 LO 132 O 134 Menu item Submenu Setting options RA Light Metering Backlight Standard Spotlight 61 AE Shift 2 0 1 5 1 25 1 0 0 75 0 5 0 25 0 0 25 60 0 5 0 75 1 0 1 25 1 5 2 0 I50 Gain Select ISO Gain ISO Increment 1 stop 1 3 stop 56 Gain Normal Fine Iris Iris Increment 1 2 stop 1 3 stop Fine D Zoom Iris Correct On Off Shutter Mode Speed Angle Clear Scan Slow Off ES Shutter Increment 1 3 stop 1 4 stop Flicker Reduction Automatic Off 55 E CINEMA Locked On Off 49 EF S Lens On Off 30 ABB Cancel OK 43 Color Bars Enable On Off Type When System Frequency is set to 59 94 Hz SMPTE ARIB 79 When System Frequency is set to 50 00 Hz EBU SMPTE Periph Illum Corr On Off 30 127
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35. is recorded it will include the 3 seconds before the START STOP button was pressed When pre recording mode is deactivated the running mode will return to its previous setting 83 84 Pre recording Mode Customization Assignable Buttons The camcorder conveniently features 15 buttons to which you can assign various functions By assigning often used functions you can quickly access them with a single press of a button Assignable button 7 is located on the grip unit so its availability depends on the camcorder configuration used In mode only assignable buttons 7 to 15 are available Operating modes gt O Z PUSH AUTO IRIS ISO GAIN SHUTTER ONE SHOTAF on the grip unit Changing the Assigned Function f Other Functions 1 Open the Assign Button submenu f Other Functions Assign Button 2 Select the button to change and then press the joystick Assign Button e A list of available functions appears 1 to 6 NONE e The quick reference shows the default settings for each assignable 7 MAGN button The labels on the camcorder grip unit for assignable buttons 8 MAGN 7 to 15 also indicate their default settings By default buttons 1 to 6 AD ESR have no assignable function set 114 WFM 3 Select the desired function and then press the joystick 12 PUSH AUTO IRIS 13 ISO GAIN 14 SHUTTER 15 ONE SHOT AF e f you selected User Setting NONE t
36. mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories When you use Canon video equipment we recommend Canon brand accessories or products bearing the same mark Specifications Specifications C100 System 155 Movies AVCHD Video compression MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Audio compression Linear PCM 16 bits 48 kHz 2ch Dolby Digital 2ch Photos DCF Design rule for Camera File system compatible with Exif Ver 2 3 JPEG compression Video Configuration recording playback 24 Mbps LPCM VBR 24 Mbps VBR 17 Mbps VBR 1920x1080 60i 50i PF30 PF25 PF24 24P 7 Mbps VBR 1440x1080 60i 50i PF30 PF25 PF24 24P Recording Media not included SD SDHC or SDXC memory card 2 slots Custom picture files and camera settings files can be saved on and read from the SD card as well Maximum Recording Time 16 GB SD Card 24 Mbps LPCM 85 min 24 Mbps 85 min 17 Mbps 125 min 7 Mbps 285 min 32 GB SD Card 24 Mbps LPCM 175 min 24 Mbps 175 min 17 Mbps 250 min 7 Mbps 575 min Approximate figures based on continuous recording Image Sensor Super 35mm equivalent CMOS sensor approx 8 290 000 pixels 8840x2160 LCD screen 8 8 cm 3 5 in wide color equivalent to approx 922 000 dots 100 coverage Viewfinder 0 61cm 0 24 in wide color equivalent to approx 1 555 000 dots 100 coverage Lens Mount Canon EF mount compatible with Canon EF lenses including EF S lenses Lens multiplication fac
37. not allow the camcorder to swing and hit an object Long term storage If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time store it in a place free of dust in low humidity and at temperatures not higher than 30 C 86 F Battery Pack DANGER Treat the battery pack with care e Keep it away from fire or it might explode e Do not expose the battery pack to temperature higher than 60 C 140 F Do not leave it near a heater or inside a car in hot weather e Do not try to disassemble or modify it e Do not drop it or subject it to shocks e Do not get it wet e Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and the camcorder Wipe the terminals with a soft cloth Handling Precautions Long term storage e Store battery packs in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30 C 86 F e To extend the battery life of the battery pack discharge it completely before storing it e Charge and discharge all your battery packs fully at least once a year 149 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 Attach the terminal cover whenever the battery pack is not being used figure 2 The battery terminal cover has a L_2 shaped hole This is useful when you wish to differentiate between charged and uncharged battery packs For example with charged batt
38. on one SD card to another during relay recording the video will be recorded as two separate relay clips With the supplied software Data Import Utility you can join relay clips recorded on two SD cards and save them on a computer LZ 117 The video stream file in a clip will be split approximately every 2 GB for clips with a long recording time Even in such case playback will be continuous With the supplied software Data Import Utility you can join such split files into a single clip and save them on a computer LZ 117 Locking the Controls in Recording Mode Once in camera mode you can set the switch to A key lock to lock all the physical controls buttons and switches on the camcorder save for the START STOP button This is useful in preventing settings from being changed due to inadvertently pressing one of the buttons Return the switch to the CAMERA position to reactivate the controls Additionally the START STOP button on the handle unit has its own lock lever to prevent its accidental operation Turn the lock lever to A position to lock the START STOP button Return the lock lever to its original position to enable use of the START STOP button again You can still use the START STOP buttons on the camcorder and grip unit Recording Video 48 Recording Video Onscreen Displays Refer to this section for an explanation of the various screen displays that appear in CAMERA mode You can use the custom
39. on the destination card will be displayed on the screen 3 Select OK and then press the joystick e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation e The clip will be played back as it is converted While the clip is being converted you can press the joystick to cancel 4 When the confirmation message appears press the joystick e The selected clip is converted to an SD movie on the destination card and the screen changes back to the clip index screen Converting a Selection of Clips to Standard Definition 1 From the index screen of the source card open the clip selection index screen Other Functions 0 Clips amp Convert HD SD 9 Select 2 Using the joystick bring the orange selection frame to a clip you wish to convert and then press the joystick e A checkmark M will appear next to the clip s thumbnail to indicate it was selected Press the joystick again to remove the checkmark e Repeat this step to select all the clips you wish to convert The total Clip Operations f Other Functions Clips Convert HD SD Select number of selected clips will appear at the bottom of the screen next to the MW icon 3 After selecting all the desired clips press the MENU button e The estimated total size of the converted SD movies and the available space on the destination card will be displayed on the screen 4 Select OK and then press the joystick e Select Cancel instead to return to the clip se
40. option QA 40 Fill it up with unimportant recordings and then initialize it again This makes recovering the original recordings very difficult Maintenance Others Maintenance Others Cleaning Camcorder Body 151 e Use a soft dry cloth to clean the camcorder body Never use chemically treated cloths or volatile solvents such as paint thinner Lens e Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non aerosol type blower brush e Use aclean soft lens cleaning cloth to gently wipe the lens using commercially available cleaning fluid for eyeglasses Never use tissue paper LCD Screen e Clean the LCD screen using a clean soft lens cleaning cloth e Condensation may form on the surface of the screen when the temperature changes suddenly Wipe it with a soft dry cloth Condensation Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation water droplets to form on its internal surfaces Stop using the camcorder if condensation is detected Continued use may damage the camcorder Condensation may form in the following cases e When the camcorder is moved quickly from cold to warm places e When the camcorder is left in a humid room e When a cold room is heated rapidly To avoid condensation e Do not expose the camcorder to sudden or extreme changes in temperature e Remove the SD cards and battery pack Then place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust gradually to temperature c
41. sandy places The camcorder is not waterproof avoid also water mud or salt If any of the above should get into the camcorder it may damage the camcorder and or the lens Consult a Canon Service Center as soon as possible e Be careful to avoid dust and dirt particles accumulating on the lens or entering the camcorder When you finish using the camcorder make sure to attach the body cap to the lens mount and the lens cap and dust cap to the lens e Do not point the lens or viewfinder lens at the sun or other strong light sources Do not leave the camcorder pointed at a bright subject Internal components may become damaged due to concentration of the light by the lens Be careful especially when using a tripod or shoulder strap When you are not using the camcorder or viewfinder make sure to attach the lens cap to the lens e Be careful of heat generated by lighting equipment e Do not disassemble the camcorder If the camcorder does not function properly consult qualified service personnel e Do not touch the lens contacts on the lens mount Dirty contacts may cause a poor contact between the camcorder and the lens resulting in incorrect operation of the A N camcorder After removing the lens make sure to attach the body cap to the lens E mount and the lens cap and dust cap to the lens NS e Handle the camcorder with care Do not subject the camcorder to shocks or vibration as this may cause damage When using the shoulder strap do
42. smaller SD card Use a recommended card Q1 38 gt A s B Cannot restore Could not recover data on the SD card Save your clips QJ 117 and initialize the SD card LA 40 s A 5 B May not be possible to record movies on this memory card You may not be able to record video on an SD card without a speed class rating or rated SD Speed Class 2 Replace the SD card with one rated SD speed class 4 6 or 10 52 A 5 gt B Media full SD card A or SD card B is full so recording will not start Switch to the SD card in the other SD card slot to record gt A 21B Memory card is write protected The LOCK switch on the SD card is set to prevent accidental erasure Change the position of the LOCK switch gt A 5 gt B Number of clips already at maximum The SD card selected for recording already contains the maximum number of clips 3 999 clips Replace the SD card or use the SD card in the other SD card slot Because both SD cards reached the maximum number of clips double slot recording is not available e During double slot recording both s A and s gt B will appear in the message 52 A 52 B Reached the recording limit for one clip Recording was stopped When recording a single clip for an extended period of time the clip will be split into smaller video files every 2 GB This message will appear when the number of smaller video files reaches 50 52 A s B Recording was stopped The f
43. switch is set to AF In such case set the focus mode switch to MF e Depending on the lens used you may experience one or more of the following limitations The lens model name may be shortened when displayed on the screen You may not be able to use the focus preset function super telephoto lenses You may not be able to use the power zoom function of the lens Removing an EF Lens 1 Set the switch to OFF 2 Hold down the lens release button and turn the lens all the way in the direction of the arrow until it stops 3 Remove the lens and replace the body cap to the camcorder and the dust cap to the lens Peripheral Illumination Correction Depending on the characteristics of the lens used the image around the corners of the picture may seem darker due to light fall off or peripheral illumination drop If the camcorder has correction data available for the EF lens used it can apply this correction data to compensate as necessary Operating modes CAMERA 1 Attach the lens you want to use A Camera Setup 2 Open the peripheral illumination correction screen PER Camera Setup Y Periph llum Corr e f correction data is available the lens model name will appear on the screen e f correction data is not available Periph Illum Corr will appear grayed out Visit your local Canon Web site and check if there is correction data available for the lens you are using If so download the necessary update pack
44. that cause abnormally frequent service calls or service problems lf defects or damages are caused by service other than Canon USA s factory service centers or authorized service facilities Any internal modification to product hardware or firmware Any applicable fee for Maintenance of the Products lf the Product has had its serial number or dating altered or removed G m1 m This Limited Warranty does not apply to Products purchased outside the United States This Limited Warranty does not apply to accessories or consumables not originally packaged with the Product Please retain this warranty card and your Bill of Sale as a permanent record of your purchase This card ensures that you are contacted promptly should there be a safety inspection modification or Product recall under applicable laws or regulations NO IMPLIED WARRANTY INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE APPLIES TO THE PRODUCTS AFTER THE APPLICABLE PERIOD OF EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY EXCEPT AS MENTIONED ABOVE GIVEN BY ANY PERSON FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS SHALL BIND CANON USA SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU CANON USA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUES OR PROFITS EXPENSE FOR SUBSTITUTE PRODUCTS OR SERVICE STORAGE CHARGES LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA STORED
45. the joystick 5 Select OK and then press the joystick e The custom picture file embedded in the selected photo is copied overwriting the file in that slot e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation 6 When the confirmation message appears press the joystick Copying a File from the Index Screen 1 Open the Photos Index Screen LL 121 2 Move the orange selection frame to the photo with the custom picture file to be copied 3 Press the joystick to open the photo menu 4 Select Copy File and then press the joystick e The EA Data 1 3 screen appears with the orange selection frame indicating a file slot in the camcorder e Alternatively you can press the CUSTOM PICTURE button e You can push the joystick up down to display the fa Data 2 3 and RW Data 3 3 screens 5 Push the joystick left right to select the desired file slot and then press the joystick 6 Select OK and then press the joystick e The custom picture file embedded in the selected photo is copied overwriting the file in that slot e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation 7 When the confirmation message appears press the joystick Gi NOTES e You cannot copy the custom picture file to a file slot with a protected file e By default file slots C7 to C9 are protected Photo Operations 126 Menu Options Additional Information For details about how to select an item refer to Using the Menus LA 27 For details about each
46. to 9 3 Press the button e The adjustment value 0 will appear next to the white balance icon highlighted in orange 4 Push the joystick up down to change the adjustment value and then press the joystick e The selected adjustment value will be set and will appear next to the white balance icon Color Temperature Setting 1 Press the WB button e The white balance mode icon will be highlighted in orange e You can also select the white balance mode icon using only the joystick QQ 52 2 Push the joystick up down to select the Y icon 3 Press the button e The default color temperature value 5 500 K will be highlighted in orange 4 Push the joystick up down to change the color temperature value and then press the joystick e The selected color temperature will be set and will appear next to the white balance icon Auto White Balance The camcorder constantly adjusts the white balance automatically to achieve an optimal level The camcorder will adjust the white balance if the light source changes 1 Press the WB button e The white balance mode icon will be highlighted in orange e You can also select the white balance mode icon using only the joystick QQ 52 2 Push the joystick up down to select the A icon and then press the joystick e The A icon appears next to the color temperature display Gi NOTES e Custom white balance may provide better results in the following cases Changing lighting conditions Close ups
47. using AE shift The W on top of the exposure bar indicates optimal exposure without any shift AE 0 the scale markings indicate the deviation from optimal exposure in 1 2 EV C a increments The indicator inside the exposure bar represents the current exposure When the difference between current and optimal exposure is larger Current exposure than 2 EV the indicator will flash at the edge of the exposure bar Optimal exposure will change depending on the light metering mode LL 61 used Optimal exposure AE 0 Adjusting the Aperture Light Metering Mode Select the light metering mode to match the recording conditions Using the appropriate setting will ensure that the camcorder obtains the most suitable exposure level when the push auto iris function is used 1 Open the Light Metering submenu PAN Camera Setup DAR Camera Setup 0 Light Metering 2 Select the desired option and then press the joystick e The icon of the selected mode appears on the left of the screen Light Metering l Standard Options Backlight 4 Suitable when recording backlit scenes Standard Averages the light metered from the entire screen giving more weight to the subject in the center Spotlight 2 Use this option when recording a scene in which only a certain part of the picture is lit for example when the subject is lit by a spotlight Gi NOTES e If you set an assignable button to Backlight or Spotlight KA 85 you
48. various aspect ratios to help you keep your shot within that area Available options for Aspect Ratio are 4 3 13 9 14 9 1 66 1 1 75 1 1 85 1 and 2 35 1 Safety zone 80 i Level marker Aspect guide 4 3 68 Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns pot a ote ot E E Gi NOTES e f you set an assignable button to Markers LZ 85 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 Zebra 1 lets you identify areas within a certain range 45 of a specified level while zebra 2 lets you Identify areas that are over a specified level When you display both simultaneously and they overlap only zebra 1 will be displayed in those areas 1 Open the zebra pattern Select submenu LA LCD VF Setup amp Select under Zebral 2 Select Zebra 1 Zebra 2 or Zebra 142 and then press the joystick 3 Open the zebra level submenu LA LCD VF Setup amp Zebra 1 Level or Zebra 2 Level 4 Select a zebra level and then press the joystick 5 Press the ZEBRA button to activate the selected zebra pattern e Alternatively before closing the menu you can also select Zebra select On a
49. viewfinder both have 100 frame coverage which will ensure that you can accurately check that your shots are framed how you want them Video scopes Check the brightness of the image using the waveform monitor Q 80 or the focus using the edge monitor LZ 81 Added and improved functionality Other functions include the ability to down convert your recordings to standard definition MPEG 2 in the camcorder itself JJ 108 and the Intelligent System compatible battery pack LZ 153 Table of Contents 1 Introduction 11 About this Manual 11 Conventions Used in this Manual 11 Supplied Accessories 13 Names of Parts 14 Grip Unit 19 Handle Unit 20 2 Preparations 21 Preparing the Power Supply 21 Using a Battery Pack 21 Using a Household Power Outlet 24 Turning the Camcorder On and Off 24 Date Time and Language Settings 25 Setting the Date and Time 25 Changing the Time Zone 25 Displaying the Date and Time while Recording 26 Changing the Language 26 Using the Menus 27 Selecting an Option from the Menu 27 Using the Customized Submenu My Menu 28 Preparing the Camcorder 29 Preparing the Lens 29 Attaching and Removing the Handle Unit 32 Using the Viewfinder 32 Using the LCD Panel 33 Adjusting the Viewfinder LCD Screen 33 Using a Tripod 34 Removing and Attaching the Grip Unit 34 Attaching a Shoulder Strap 35 Removing and Attaching the Terminal Covers 36 The Camcorder s Cooling System 36 Using an SD Card 38 SD Cards Compati
50. with compatible computer equipment and compatible software as to which items Canon Canada will have no responsibility Canon Canada shall have no responsibility under this limited warranty for use of the Products in conjunction with incompatible peripheral equipment and or incompatible software Non Canon brand peripheral equipment and software which may be distributed with or factory loaded on the Products are sold AS IS without warranty of any kind by Canon Canada including any implied warranty or condition regarding merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose The sole warranty with respect to such non Canon brand items is given by the manufacturer or producer thereof Except for the battery pack packaged with the Products which carries a separate ninety 90 day limited warranty In order to obtain warranty service please contact the authorized Canon retail dealer from whom you purchased the Products or contact the CANON PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CENTRE 1 800 667 2666 or on the internet at www canon ca pro You will be directed to the nearest service facility for your Products This Limited Warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the Products and does not apply in the following cases A Loss or damage to the Products due to abuse mishandling accident improper maintenance use of non Canon accessories or failure to follow operating maintenance or environmental instructions prescribed in Canon Canada s user s manual
51. 03 27 25 1 Clip thumbnail 5 Currently selected SD card slot Q 102 2 Recording date month and day only and time 6 Clip number Total number of clips 3 Orange selection frame 7 Clip s start time code 4 Recording date and time 8 Bitrate and audio recording mode LA 50 9 Frame rate LL 50 The audio recording mode is only displayed for clips recorded using the 24 Mbps LPCM bit rate 102 Playback Switching Between the SD Card Slots If both SD card slots contain an SD card you can switch between them as necessary Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA Press the SLOT SELECT button e The access indicator of the selected SD card slot will illuminate in green SELECT Switching to Other Index Screens The clip index screen shows AVCHD clips that were recorded on the SD card using the camcorder To view other recordings on the same SD card you will need to open a different index screen Open the Photos index screen to view photos or the SD Movies index screen to access clips that were converted to standard definition Operating modes MEDIA 1 Press the INDEX button e The index screen selection menu appears 2 Select the desired index screen and then press the joystick e The selected index screen appears e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation e Press the INDEX button again to return to the clip index screen Playing Back Clips You can play back clips from the clip index screen You can contr
52. 1 Set the focus mode switch on the lens to AF in advance e Refer to the instruction manual of the lens used e AF will appear on the left of the screen 2 Press and hold the ONE SHOT AF button e The AF frame will appear at the center of the screen and the camcorder will focus automatically When correct focus has been achieved the AF frame turns green e f the camcorder cannot focus automatically the AF frame will turn red e The AF frame will disappear when you release the ONE SHOT AF button Gi NOTES e One shot AF is not available when the shutter mode is set to Slow and the shutter speed is set to 1 4 or 1 3 e When the One shot AF function is used with the frame rate set to PF30 PF24 or 24P 59 94 Hz recordings or PF25 50 00 Hz recordings the camcorder will take longer to focus automatically e The point where the camcorder focuses may change slightly depending on shooting conditions such as subject brightness and zoom position Check the focus before resuming shooting e One shot AF is only available when using EF lenses equipped with autofocus AF function Refer to the instruction manual of the lens used Adjusting the Focus e With some EF lenses the camcorder may take longer to focus automatically or may not be able to focus correctly Visit your local Canon Web site for the latest information e One shot AF may not work well on the following subjects or in the following cases In such case focus manua
53. 22 Frame rate LL 50 23 HDMI recording command LL 134 24 User bit LZ 72 25 Audio output channel LL 115 26 Audio level meter LZ 74 77 27 Aperture value LZ 59 28 AE shift LL 60 29 ISO speed Gain A 56 30 Exposure bar Q 60 31 Shutter speed Q 53 32 Peaking QA 66 33 Sensor area correction for EF S lenses A 30 34 Lens error warning LA 145 35 Audio peak limiter LZ 74 77 36 Date time LZ 26 Only displayed when fr Other Functions Bit Rate is set to 24 Mbps LPCM i NOTES e You can press the DISP button to turn onscreen displays on and off Recording Video 1 Remaining battery time e The icon shows a rough estimate of the remaining charge as a percentage of the full charge of the battery pack When a battery pack compatible with Intelligent System is used the remaining recording playback time of the battery pack is displayed in minutes next to the icon A9 o WA gt m gt 1 gt 41 gt Z in reo _ When 177 is displayed replace the battery pack with a fully charged one e Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used the actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately 2 SD card status available recording time e The following indicates the SD card status 01 68 Can record on SD card No SD card or cannot record on SD card The SD card selected for recording is indicated with a B mark 14 Recording operation
54. 6 4 72 11 25 60 45 30 22 5 15 11 25 Clear Scan 59 94 Hz to 250 27 Hz 29 97Hz to 250 27 Hz 23 98 Hz to 250 27 Hz Slow 1 4 1 8 1 15 1 30 1 4 1 8 1 15 1 3 1 6 1 12 Shutter mode Frame rate 50 00 Hz recordings 50i PF25 Off 1 50 1 25 Speed 1 3 stop 1 50 1 60 1 80 1 100 1 125 1 160 1 200 1 250 1 320 1 25 1 30 1 40 1 50 1 60 1 80 1 100 1 125 1 160 increments 1 400 1 500 1 640 1 800 1 1000 1 1250 1 1600 1 200 1 250 1 320 1 400 1 500 1 640 1 800 1 1000 1 2000 1 1250 1 1600 1 2000 1 4 stop 1 50 1 60 1 75 1 90 1 100 1 120 1 150 1 180 1 210 1 25 1 29 1 33 1 40 1 50 1 60 1 75 1 90 1 100 1 120 increments 1 250 1 300 1 350 1 400 1 500 1 600 1 700 1 800 1 150 1 180 1 210 1 250 1 300 1 350 1 400 1 500 1 600 1 1000 1 1200 1 1400 1 1600 1 2000 1 700 1 800 1 1000 1 1200 1 1400 1 1600 1 2000 Angle 360 300 240 180 150 120 90 60 45 30 360 300 240 180 150 120 90 75 60 45 22 5 15 11 25 30 22 5 15 11 25 Clear Scan 50 00 Hz to 250 78 Hz 25 00 Hz to 250 78 Hz Slow 1 3 1 6 1 12 1 25 1 3 1 6 1 12 53 94 Shutter Speed Changing the Shutter Mode PAR Camera Setup 1 Open the shutter Mode submenu PER Camera Setup Y Shutter amp Mode Shutter 2 Select the desired mode and then press the joystick z e f you s
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56. CAMERA MEDIA 1 Open the File Numbering submenu CAMERA mode fr Other Functions Photos File Numbering MEDIA mode fr Other Functions 6 File Numbering 2 Select the desired option and then press the joystick Options Reset Resetting the File Numbering CAMERA Mode fr Other Functions 141 Photos File Numbering Continu MEDIA mode f Other Functions File Numbering Continu File numbers will restart from 101 0101 every time you insert a new SD card If an SD card already contains photos or SD movies file numbers will continue from the number following that of the last photo or SD movie on the SD card Continu File numbers will continue from the number following that of the last photo recorded or SD movie converted with the camcorder However if the SD card you insert already contains photos or SD movies file numbers will continue from the number following that of the last photo or SD movie on the SD card This setting is the most convenient for managing files on a computer Gi NOTES e The file number indicates the name and location of the file on the SD card For example the file of a photo numbered 101 0107 is IMG_0107 jpg and it can be found in the DCIM 101CANON folder while the file of an SD movie numbered 101 0108 is MVI_0108 mpg and it is stored in the same folder 142 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your camco
57. CAMERA MEDIA Brightness 0 1 Open the setup menu for the viewfinder or LCD screen Contrast 0 Color 0 L LCD VF Setup amp LCD Setup or VF Setup Sharpness 2 2 Select Brightness Contrast Color Sharpness or Backlight Backlight Normal and then press the joystick 3 Adjust the setting and then press the joystick e Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust other settings as necessary Gi NOTES e If you set an assignable button to LCD Setup or VF Setup A 85 you can press the button to open the respective submenu Setting the Screen to Black amp White The viewfinder and LCD screen display in color by default but you can set L LCD VF Setup them to black amp white Even when the screen is black amp white onscreen text and icons will still be displayed in color LCD VF B amp W 1 Open the LCD VF B amp W submenu CA LCD VF Setup Y LCD VF B amp W Off 2 Select On and then press the joystick Gi NOTES e If you set an assignable button to LCD VF B amp W L 85 you can press the button to turn the black amp white display on and off 34 Preparing the Camcorder e About the LCD and viewfinder screens The screens are produced using extremely high precision manufacturing techniques with more than 99 99 of the pixels operating to specification Less than 0 01 of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black red blue or green dots This has no effect on the
58. Coring settings level offset curve and depth frequency horizontal vertical detail balance and LL 93 limit LL 93 5 Noise reduction 1 94 2 Sharpness settings select knee aperture gain 6 Color matrix settings select gain and phase and slope LZ 93 LL 94 3 Level depend settings level slope and offset 7 Color matrix settings LZ 94 LL 93 140 Displaying the Status Screens 2 Data 3 3 Status Screen camera mode only 1 Data 3 3 2 E White Balance R Gain 0 Color Correction Off 3 A Area A Setting B Gain 0 C16 A 16 A Area A Revision Lvl 0 0 OO Area B Setting 16 A 16 5 Area B Revision Lvl 0 P 0 6 Other Functions Setup Level Lvl 0 Press Off l Clip At 100 Of f e 8 1 White balance R B gain LZ 95 2 Color correction LL 95 3 Area A settings phase chroma area and Y level A 95 4 Area A revision settings level and phase LL 95 CO N O Area B settings phase chroma area and Y level LL 95 Area B revision settings level and phase LL 95 Setup level and press LL 95 Clip at 100 LA 95 Resetting the File Numbering Photos and SD movies are automatically assigned consecutive numbers from 0101 to 9900 and stored on the SD card in folders containing up to 100 files Folders are numbered from 101 to 998 You can select the file numbering method to be used but using the default Continu setting is recommended Operating modes
59. DR POSO 9 Canon Log si 3 Push the joystick left right to highlight the H field or L field and then push the joystick up down to adjust the gamma curve as necessary e The L value can be adjusted from 1 to 9 It is equivalent to the Black Gamma setting and controls the lower part of the gamma curve dark areas of the image This setting is not available when the M value is set to 8 or 9 e The H value can be adjusted from 1 to 5 It is equivalent to the Knee setting and controls the upper part of the gamma curve highlights of the image This setting is not available when the M value is set to 5 or higher 4 Push the joystick left right to select Set and then press the joystick e The adjusted gamma curve will be saved The Gamma value under the E Fine Tuning submenu will change accordingly 5 Press the CUSTOM PICTURE button to exit the custom picture menu and apply the selected custom picture settings White Balance R Edit File 1 After selecting a file open the white balance shift screen 2 Edit File Y White Balance White Balance e The current white balance is shown as an orange point at the center of the WB correction coordinates 2 Push the joystick left right to shift the white balance along the blue Saal tl 00 00 00 00 P B amber A gradation Push the joystick up down to shift the white ean z balance along the green G magenta M gradation SHIFT e The white balance shift can be set to one o
60. DY 24H 0 0 25 DMY DMY 24H WFM LCD Setting WFM Edge Mon Off 0 WFM Off o Waveform Monitor Line Line Spot Field RGB YPbPr O O Gain 1x 2x 9 o i Edge Monitor Type 1 Type 2 n Gain Off 1 to 15 12 O Language gt Deutsch English Espa ol Francais Italiano Polski Pyccxui s 0 32 O 26 22 01 HAE Assign Button 1 to 15 See footnote 3 O 7 to 15 Tally Lamp Front On Off Rear g 7 Media Access LED On Off 0 Fan On Automatic O 36 System Frequency 59 94 Hz 50 00 Hz O o 50 Relay Rec On Off O 41 Double Slot Rec On Off O 41 Bit Rate 24 Mbps LPCM 24 Mbps 17 Mbps 0 7 50 7 Mbps Menu Options Menu item Submenu Setting options CAMERA MEDIA MA Frame Rate When System Frequency is set to 59 94 Hz 60i PF30 PF24 24P 0 7 50 When System Frequency is set to 50 00 Hz 50i PF25 Pre Rec On Off 83 Delete Last Clip Cancel OK Clips Copy Select All 106 Delete Select All z o AIM O me Convert HD SD Select All o 108 Rec Review Entire Clip Last 4 sec 82 HDMI Time Code On Off O Rec Command On Off O Photos File Numbering
61. Default 0 Limit Restricts how much sharpness is applied This setting can be adjusted from 50 to 50 Default 0 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 can be adjusted from O to 15 Default O Knee Aperture Allows you to set the sharpness of only the areas above the knee point by adjusting the gain and slope This is not available when Gamma is set to Cine 1 Cine 2 Canon Log or EOS Std Gain Sets the amount of sharpness This setting can be adjusted from O to 9 Default O Slope Sets the slope of the sharpness This setting can be adjusted from O to 3 with O having no slope 1 having a steep slope and 3 having a gradual slope Default 1 Level Depend Lowers the amount of sharpness applied to dark areas of the image Level Sets the brightness of the dark areas of the image that will be affected This setting can be adjusted from O to 50 Default O Slope Determines the slope of the area between the upper and lower parts of the gamma curve This setting can be adjusted from O to 3 with O having no slope 1 having a steep slope and 3 having a gradual slope Default O 93 94 Custom Picture Settings Offset Adjusts the sharpness level of dark areas in the image Sett
62. Hour Meter Status Screen Battery Hour Meter Remaining Battery Battery Life Hour Meter Total Since Reset k Remaining recording time 2 Remaining recording time indicator 3 Battery life indicator SJD OT 4 Pre recording mode LZ 83 5 Onscreen displays superimposed on SD video output LZ 114 1 10 249 min 4 Total operation time LZ 134 5 Operation time since using Reset Hour Meter LD 134 Displaying the Status Screens 2 Data 1 3 Status Screen cavea mode only Data 1 3 139 2 Wide DR e A 3 Gamma Wide DR Low Key Satur Off Lvl 0 ha 9 Black MP 0 4 ore Black R 0 G 0 0 5 Range 0 Point 0 6 T l l s Slp 0 de 95 Skin Detail Off 0 o A16 T Selective NR Off 5 5 8 1 Custom picture file name Q 88 6 Knee settings slope point and saturation 2 Gamma LU 91 LD 92 3 Master pedestal LZ 92 7 Skin detail settings hue chroma area and Y 4 Master black RGB levels Q 92 level LZ 94 5 Black gamma settings level range and point 8 Selective NR settings hue chroma area and Y CQ 92 level LL 94 9 Low key saturation LZ 92 2 Data 2 3 Status Screen camera mode only 1 le Data 2 3 9 10 2 Sharpness Lvl 0 HD Fra 0 HV Bal 0 Lim 0 37 Sel Knee Apt Gain 0 Slope 1 Lvl Dpnd Lvl 0 Slope C C 4 a Coring Lvl 0 Ofst 9 Depth 0 5 Noise Reduction Off Color Matrix Sel Wide DR E 1 Sharpness settings level horizontal detail 4
63. LR2 Mic Att XLR ALC Link XLR Rec Channel 1 kHz Tone Recorded Available Recorded Available Displaying the Status Screens 4 10 137 Monitor delay QJ 115 Headphone volume LL 104 Microphone sensitivity XLR terminal LZ 78 10 Microphone attenuator XLR terminal Q4 78 11 Linking recording levels of XLR terminals LQ 77 12 XLR terminal recording channel LZ 76 13 Audio reference signal QJ 79 14 Speaker volume 1 104 5 94 GB 231 min 28958 photos NOOO 3 25 GB 71 min 9150 photos 00 Used space on the card Available recording time on the card Available number of photos on the card Approximate used space on the card mode this information appears only when opening the status screen from the clip index screen e Depending on the card used the total space displayed on the screen may differ from the nominal capacity listed on the SD card e n media mode and when both relay recording and double slot recording mode are turned off in camera mode only the information about the SD card currently selected for recording playback will be displayed 138 Displaying the Status Screens Video Status Screen 1920x1080i 2CH PCM Video 1 HDMI Status HDMI cr SD On 3 Resize SD Output Squeeze 4 Pre Rec Off 1 HDMI OUT terminal status 2 Onscreen displays superimposed on HD video output LZ 114 3 SD output setting QA 113 CAMERA mode only Battery
64. MEDIA In camera mode you need to select where the onscreen displays will be output Perform all the procedure from the beginning In mepa mode onscreen displays will automatically disappear from the viewfinder s screen when video is being output from one of the terminals so steps 1 and 2 are not necessary Start the procedure from step 3 1 Open the Character Display submenu E Video Setup Character Display 2 Select Ext Out and then press the joystick 3 Open the HD Onscreen Disp or SD Onscreen Disp submenu E Video Setup amp HD Onscreen Disp or SD Onscreen Disp 4 Select On and then press the joystick E Video Setup Character Display VF IE Video Setup HD Onscreen Disp SD Onscreen Disp Off appears on the upper right of the screen when LA LCD VF Setup PY Custom Display 2 YY Output Display is set to On Gi NOTES e Onscreen displays cannot appear simultaneously on the viewfinder and on an external monitor connected to one of the video output terminals e During SD video output onscreen displays will not appear on an external monitor if E Video Setup NY Resize SD Output is set to Side Crop e f you set an assignable button to Onscreen Display LA 85 you can press the button to turn on and off the superimposing of onscreen displays on video output from the camcorder s terminals simultaneously for HD and SD video Audio Output
65. NA 7 4 45 CUSTOM PICTURE 1 9 PUSH AUTO IRIS ISO GAIN SHUTTER 12 _ cm C a A ea 13 14 15 16 1 MAGN magnification button LL 66 Assignable button 8 LZ 85 2 PEAKING button LJ 66 Assignable button 9 Q 85 3 ZEBRA button LZ 68 Assignable button 10 Q4 85 4 WFM waveform monitor button LZ 80 Assignable button 11 QQ 85 5 Tape measure hook Use the hook to accurately measure the distance from the focal plane 6 switch LA 24 7 Strap mount LQ 35 8 Exhaust ventilation outlet LZ 36 9 STATUS button Q 135 10 white balance adjustment button LL 62 11 WB white balance button LZ 62 12 CUSTOM PICTURE button KA 88 13 ND FILTER dial 11 58 14 PUSH AUTO IRIS momentary automatic aperture button LL 60 Assignable button 12 1 85 15 ISO GAIN button A 57 Assignable button 13 LL 85 16 SHUTTER button Q 54 Assignable button 14 LL 85 k Names of Parts AIR INTAKE O 20 E 9 0 24 O 2 gt 21 7 0 i 25 22 ei jj 25 2 E g 26 23 3 RELEASE 2 EXT modular unit terminal J4 32 22 HDMI OUT terminal 1 112 MIC microphone terminal LZ 73 23 DC IN terminal LD 24 headphone terminal 1A 78 24 Grip Unit connection terminal 1 34 REMOTE terminal 25 Grip Unit attachment thread LL 34 For connecting commercially availabl
66. ON THE PRODUCTS HARD DRIVE OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCTS REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED AND EVEN IF CANON USA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST CANON USA BE GREATER THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCTS SOLD BY CANON USA AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING YOU ASSUME ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS DAMAGE OR INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCTS NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF CANON USA SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCTS OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED AS A GIFT This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state CANON U S A INC 161 162 CANON CINEMA EOS LIMITED WARRANTY FOR PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN CANADA The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc Canon Canada with respect to a the Canon Cinema EOS product and b the accessories for the Canon Cinema EOS Product if any packaged with this limited warranty collectively the Products and pu
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68. Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA CANCEL button Press to return to the previous menu or to stop some operations that are in progress MENU button Press to open the menu and then press again to close the menu after adjusting desired settings Joystick Push the joystick to move the orange selection frame in the menu Then press the joystick itself to select the menu item indicated by the orange selection frame Selecting an Option from the Menu The following is a step by step explanation of how to select an option from the menu In the procedures throughout the rest of this manual opening and closing the menu is assumed and not included in the procedure 1 Press the MENU button e The menu opens with the orange selection frame indicating the menu item that was selected the previous time the menu was closed unless the camcorder was turned off 2 Push the joystick up down to select the desired submenu 3 Push the joystick right or press the joystick e The orange selection frame will appear on a menu item in the submenu e Press the CANCEL button push the joystick left or select to return to the previous submenu 4 Push the joystick up down to select the desired menu item e f a submenu contains many menu items a scroll bar will appear on the right side of the submenu indicating that you must scroll up or down to see other menu items e A mark next to a menu item indicates another submenu Repeat steps 3 and 4 5 P
69. PUB DIE 0429 000 Canon HD Camcorder EOS C Instruction Manual E yA w 3 4 x a ZEBRA 10 CUSTOM picTURE WEM 11 PUSH AVTOS js0 GAl N SHUTTER 14 12 13 Wa 05 pren o C The warranty information for Australia and New Zealand HiO NAH L is at the end of this Instruction Manual Important Usage Instructions 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 FCC NOTICE HD Camcorder EOS C100 Systems This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential install
70. RA MEDIA RA LCD Setup Brightness 99 to 99 0 O Contrast 99 to 99 0 Color 20 to 20 0 33 Sharpness 1 to 4 2 O Backlight Normal Bright 6 VF Setup Brightness 99 to 99 0 O O Contrast 99 to 99 0 O O Color 20 to 20 0 O 33 Sharpness 1 to 4 2 O O Backlight Normal Bright O LCD VF B amp W On Off O O 33 LCD VF Simul On Off o 33 View Assist On Off O 97 Peaking On Off O Select Peaking 1 Peaking 2 Peaking 1 Color White Red Yellow Blue O Gain Off 1 to 15 8 O 66 Frequency 1 to 4 2 O Peaking 2 Color White Red Yellow Blue O Gain Off 1 to 15 15 O Frequency 1 to 4 1 O Zebra On Off O Select Zebra 1 Zebra 2 Zebra 1 amp 2 Zebra 1 Level 70 5 75 5 80 5 85 5 0 E 90 5 95 5 68 Zebra 2 Level 70 75 80 85 90 95 o F 100 Zebra HD Output On Off 6 Markers Enable On Off Center White Gray Off O Horizontal White Gray Off Grid White Gray Off Safety Zone White Gray Off 0 67 Safety Zone Area 80 90 92 5 95 O Aspect Marker White Gray Off 6 Aspect Ratio 4 3 13 9 14 9 1 66 1 1 75 1 0 E 1 85 1 2 35 1 Audio Level 0n Off O 129 130
71. REC Recording STBY Record pause PRE REC Pre recording after pressing the START STOP button PRE REC STBY Pre recording before pressing the START STOP button e When double slot recording Q 41 is activated the icon will appear to the left of the operation indicator CINEMA Preset You can easily set the camcorder to use a number of preset picture related settings especially designed with professional cinematography E CINEMA Locked and motion picture production in mind When you use the CINEMA preset settings the camcorder will use the advanced Canon Log gamma LL 97 that makes full use of the new image sensor to achieve an amazing dynamic range On the other hand other custom picture settings will not be available 1 Open the W CINEMA Locked submenu DAY Camera Setup Y 6 CINEMA Locked 2 Select On and then press the joystick e All picture related settings will be set according to the CINEMA preset values e W LOCKED appears on the left of the screen i NOTES e When Canon Log gamma is used the image displayed on the screen will appear darker than usual You can use the view assistance function LL 97 to display an image that approximates the one that would be obtained using a normal gamma setting PAR Camera Setup Off 90 Video Configuration System Frequency Bit Rate and Frame Rate Video Configuration System Frequency Bit Rate and Frame Rate Before you record select the bit rate
72. SW INOVIES lt lt Diao aia eee de 108 110 Shutter Speed o oo ooooooomomoomo ooo 53 SPCCHICAIO Sara eae eon fone is 155 STatUs SCIECNS a ae OS 135 SYSTEM MEOUENCY aaa 50 T TA GINS atar rides 45 132 Terminal COversS ni a 36 TAUM TEST vii nce oh ade aa eee aR ag 34 TMG COGE itis et oea e Gare etre hearse 69 TOON AAA Shaan ae ee iaai 34 IMOUDISSMOOUNG ie 142 Turning the camcorder on off 5 24 U USB tenna imss tala rela js 117 A ae e ea ee e 2 12 V Video configuration sra aa 50 Video output configuration 111 Video SCOpeS died de dl 80 View assistance ES a Was 97 Viewfinder o ee ee 32 30 159 160 VOUTE ner ALES doh Ga ade we ee 130 104 W Waveform MONTO 2 234 ad we ee Se ee 80 White balance asesinas made eke ee 62 96 X XLR tennas ela pb da A 13 Z Lenta pattems nt sd ig 68 CANON CINEMA EOS LIMITED WARRANTY FOR PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN THE UNITED STATES The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U S A Inc Canon USA with respect to a the Canon Cinema EOS Product and b the accessories for the Canon Cinema EOS Product if any packaged with this limited warranty collectively the Products and purchased in the United States This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of your Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase The Products are warranted to the original end user purchaser when delivered in new condition in its original containe
73. T AF Available in the clip index screen only 9 Available in the SD Movies index screen only Available in the Photos index screen only Reset Reset various camcorder settings All Settings Resets all the camcorder s settings to default settings except for the hour meter Camera Settings Resets the white balance iris ISO speed gain shutter speed PRR Camera Setup settings and custom picture settings to default settings Assignable Buttons Resets the assignable buttons to default settings Tally Lamp Allows you to set whether the front and rear tally lamps illuminate while the camcorder is recording Media Access LED Allows you to set whether the respective SD card access indicator illuminates while the camcorder is accessing an SD card 133 Menu Options Delete Last Clip Deletes the last clip you recorded This menu option will not be available if you turned the camcorder off since recording the last clip HDMI settings 134 Time Code Allows you to output the internal camcorder generated time code through the HDMI OUT terminal The setting cannot be changed while the camcorder is connected to an external device using an HDMI cable commercially available Rec Command After selecting to output the time code this setting allows you to additionally output also the camcorder s recording command When you connect the camcorder to another recording device using the HDMI OUT termin
74. a A This setting can be adjusted from O to 31 Default O Chroma Adjusts the color saturation for area A This setting can be adjusted from O to 31 Default 16 Area Adjusts the color range for area A This setting can be adjusted from O to 31 Default 16 Y Level Adjusts the brightness for area A This setting can be adjusted from O to 31 Default 16 Area A Revision Sets the amount of correction for area A Level Adjusts the amount of correction to the color saturation This setting can be adjusted from 50 to 50 Default 0 Phase Adjusts the amount of correction to the color phase This setting can be adjusted from 18 to 18 Default 0 Area B Setting Determines the area in which colors will be corrected Phase Adjusts the color phase for area B This setting can be adjusted from O to 31 Default O Chroma Adjusts the color saturation for area B This setting can be adjusted from O to 31 Default 16 Area Adjusts the color range for area B This setting can be adjusted from O to 31 Default 16 Y Level Adjusts the brightness for area B This setting can be adjusted from O to 31 Default 16 Area B Revision Sets the amount of correction for area B Level Adjusts the amount of correction to the color saturation This setting can be adjusted from 50 to 50 Default 0 Phase Adjusts the amount of correction to the color phase This setting can be adjusted from 18 to 18 Default
75. able slot 4 Select OK and then press the joystick e The currently selected file will be copied to the selected slot on the SD card overwriting the file in that slot When the confirmation screen appears press the joystick 5 Press the CUSTOM PICTURE button to exit the custom picture menu and apply the selected custom picture settings Replacing a File in the Camcorder with a File on an SD Card E Transfer File 1 After selecting a file in the camcorder to replace open the Load From 821 submenu Load From El E Transfer File Y Load From 2 Select fA or s B and then press the joystick 3 Select the file to transfer to the camcorder and then press the joystick 4 Select OK and then press the joystick e The file in the camcorder will be overwritten by the one on the SD card When the confirmation screen appears press the joystick 5 Press the CUSTOM PICTURE button to exit the custom picture menu and apply the selected custom picture settings Copying a File from an SD Card to the Camcorder E Transfer File 1 After selecting a file on an SD card open the Copy To Cam submenu 2 Transfer File amp Copy To Cam Copy To Cam 2 Select the file slot under which to save the file and then press the joystick 3 Select OK and then press the joystick e The currently selected file will be copied to the selected slot on the camcorder overwriting the file in that slot When the confirmation screen appears press th
76. age and upgrade the camcorder s firmware following the instructions supplied therein Periph Illum Corr Off 3 Select On and then press the joystick e As long as PER Camera Setup Periph Illum Corr is set to On the camcorder will automatically apply the appropriate correction data Correction for EF S Lenses The peripheral illumination fall off may be more pronounced with EF S lenses than with EF lenses To prevent this when you use an EF S lens you can change the sensor area that is used for producing the image Preparing the Camcorder 1 Open the EF S Lens submenu p DA Camera Setup OY EF S Lens PA Camera Setup 2 Select On and then press the joystick EF S Lens e will appear at the lower center of the screen o e When EF S Lens is set to On the image is enlarged digitally by Off approximately 1 04 slightly affecting the image quality In most cases using the default Off setting is recommended Gi NOTES e 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 For more details visit your local Canon Web site Depending on the recording conditions noise may appear in the periphery of the image as a result of the correction The level o
77. al if you start or stop recording with the camcorder the other device will also start or stop recording The setting cannot be changed while the camcorder is connected to an external device using an HDMI cable commercially available Reset Hour Meter The camcorder has two hour meters the first keeps track of total operation time and the second keeps track of operation time since the last time the second hour meter was reset with this function Firmware You can verify the current version of the camcorder s firmware This menu option is usually unavailable Ak My Menu camera mode only Menu item Submenu Setting options MA Edit Register Cancel OK 28 Move Cancel OK Delete Cancel OK Reset All Cancel OK 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 Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA 1 Press the STATUS button e The status screen most recently displayed will appear unless you turned off the camcorder or changed the operating mode In such case the Camera status screen appears in camera mode and the Assign Button 1 2 status screen appears in MEDIA mode 2 Push the joystick up down to scroll through the status screens 3 When you are finished press the STATUS button again to exit the status scre
78. al is verified as of October 2012 Subject to change without notice 158 Index 2AP fh eins niet agi sks WA GR Ee Tee ae a 50 50 00 Hz 59 94 HZ reCOrdingS 0 dai a 50 A ABB automatic black balance 43 S A A ete ca Sates Vas 152 AE SIAN ate ees wien tae ate tase aioe de Gye eke are Secs 60 A pir te Sin ern Spaces 2G dA aoe EAT Bete ae 59 ASPECTO dedos TS Assignable buttons Soin d s eee ata ee ana 85 AUIS OUP er 2 hls Gabe hich eats Tio Audio peak limiter 14 17 Addio TECOS 13 Audio recording level 14 17 Audio reference signal 79 AV OUT terminal nadaa 113 B oe A A E 21 O erat ent te ennai encanta 50 Black balance ui o as 43 Built in backup battery o o ooo 150 Built in microphone o ooooo o 13 19 C Camera settings eco a 99 Canon Log gamma 2 49 97 CINEMA preset custom picture 49 Clips Converting to SD eco Sas Sa Es 108 COPYING Dira asar 106 Deleting nananana naaa 107 PayBACK wack oe los E 102 Saving to a computer 117 COO DI 2445 rs dee Ate eee ia 79 WOMGENSAMOIY rana ao dio iio 151 Connection to an external monitor 112 Custom displayS o oooooooooo oo 98 SUSIOM TUNCHONS corta iia ee doged 98 CUSTOM DICT rr ra 88 Detailed custom picture settings 91 Graphical interface 96 D Date and time 25 DC IN term
79. ally adjust the aperture to obtain optimal exposure As long as you hold the button pressed down A will appear on the screen next to the aperture value e When you release the button the selected f stop will be set as the aperture value Automatic aperture mode will end and the A icon next to the aperture value will disappear PUSH AUTO IRIS Exposure Compensation AE Shift Use AE shift to compensate the automatic exposure set by the camcorder using the push auto iris function in order to darken or lighten the image You can select from 15 available AE shift levels 1 Open the AE Shift submenu A Camera Setup PAR Camera Setup Y AE Shift 2 Select an AE shift level and then press the joystick AE Shift Available AE Shift Levels 0 20 15 41 25 10 40 75 05 4025 0 0 25 0 5 0 75 1 0 1 25 1 5 2 0 i NOTES e Alternatively you can set the AE shift level by turning the control dial while holding the PUSH AUTO IRIS button pressed down e f you set an assignable button to AE Shift or AE Shift LZ 85 you can press the button to adjust the AE shift level e When you use the auto push iris function after setting an AE shift level the camcorder will try to adjust the aperture f stop so as to achieve the AE shift level that was set rather than optimal aperture The Exposure Bar You can use the exposure bar as a reference when adjusting the aperture or shutter speed or when compensating the exposure
80. also deleted 5 When the confirmation message appears press the joystick 123 124 Photo Operations Deleting a Photo from the Index Screen 1 Open the Photos Index Screen LJ 121 2 Move the orange selection frame to the photo to be deleted 3 Press the joystick to open the photo menu 4 Select Delete and then press the joystick 5 Select OK and then press the joystick e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation e The selected photo is deleted e f a custom picture file is embedded in the photo it is also deleted 6 When the confirmation message appears press the joystick Deleting a Selection of Photos 1 From the Photos index screen open the photo selection screen fr Other Functions amp Photos Delete amp Select 2 Using the joystick bring the orange selection frame to a photo you wish to delete and then press the joystick e A checkmark M will appear next to the photo s thumbnail to indicate it was selected Press the joystick again to remove the checkmark e Repeat this step to select all the photos you wish to delete The total number of selected photos will appear at the bottom of the screen next to the icon 3 After selecting all the desired photos press the MENU button 4 Select OK and then press the joystick e Select Cancel instead to return to the photo selection screen e While the photos are being deleted you can press the joystick to cancel 5 When the confirmation me
81. an check the settings by using a USB card reader to access the SD card on a computer In the PRIVATE CAMSET folder open the file CAMSET4 TXT e When loading camera settings from an SD card even protected custom picture files in the camcorder will be replaced e Only camera settings from other Canon C100 camcorders can be used with this camcorder Saving and Loading Camera Settings 100 Playback Playback 101 This section explains how to play back clips recorded on an SD card For details on playing back clips using an external monitor refer to Connecting to an External Monitor 11 112 For details on viewing photos refer to Viewing Photos LA 121 Operating modes Clip Index Screen Playback functions are accessed from the clip index screen To open the clip index screen set the camcorder to MEDIA mode Set the RATES switch to MEDIA e The camcorder switches to MEDIA mode and the clip index screen appears e Clips recorded at a system frequency other than the one currently used by the camcorder cannot be played back To play back such clips change the camcorder s system frequency Q4 50 to match the recordings on the SD card A 1 el y br SA 2 Nov 3 3 20PM Nov 3 3 20PM Nov 3 3 27 PM Nov 3 3 28 PM Nov 3 3 29PM Nov 3 3 31PM Nov 3 3 32 PM aig wy oR Z 2 E ae je EOS 78 Nov 3 5 40 PM Nov 3 5 40 PM Nov 3 5 47 PM Nov 3 6 08 PM 4 REITER AS OA i 00
82. an copy clips from one SD card to the other Copying a Single Clip 1 Select the desired clip and then press the joystick to open the clip menu 2 Select Copy Clip and then press the joystick 3 Select OK and then press the joystick e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation e While the clip is being copied you can press the joystick to cancel 4 When the confirmation message appears press the joystick e The selected clip is copied to the other SD card and the screen changes back to the clip index screen Copying a Selection of Clips 1 Open the clip selection index screen fr Other Functions 0 Clips amp Copy Y Select 2 Using the joystick bring the orange selection frame to a clip you wish to copy and then press the joystick e A checkmark MW will appear next to the clip s thumbnail to indicate it was selected Press the joystick again to remove the checkmark e Repeat this step to select all the clips you wish to copy The total number of selected clips will appear at the bottom of the screen next to the Y icon 3 After selecting all the desired clips press the MENU button 4 Select OK and then press the joystick e Select Cancel instead to return to the clip selection screen e While the clips are being copied you can press the joystick to cancel 5 When the confirmation message appears press the joystick Copying All Clips 1 Open the Clips Copy All screen fr Other Functions Clip
83. and frame rate that best match your creative needs The options available will depend on the system frequency selected 59 94 Hz former NTSC broadcast area or 50 00 Hz former PAL broadcast area A single SD card can contain only one type of recordings Selecting the System Frequency Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA 1 Open the System Frequency submenu f Other Functions 6 System Frequency 2 Select 59 94 Hz or 50 00 Hz and then press the joystick e The camcorder will reset and restart in the selected mode Selecting the Bit Rate The bit rate selected determines also the resolution frame size and audio recording mode of the recordings Operating modes CAMERA 1 Open the Bit Rate submenu to set the bit rate and resolution fr Other Functions 0 Bit Rate 2 Select the desired option and then press the joystick e The selected bit rate will appear on the upper right of the screen Selecting the Frame Rate Operating modes CAMERA 1 Open the Frame Rate submenu to set the frame rate Other Functions 6 Frame Rate 2 Select the desired option and then press the joystick e The selected frame rate will appear on the upper right of the screen i NOTES f Other Functions System Frequency 59 94 Hz or 50 00 Hz Depending on the country region of purchase f Other Functions Bit Rate 24 Mbps LPCM Other Functions Frame Rate 60i or 50i Depending on the country regi
84. ard A compatible SD card must be used 1 38 Initialize the SD card LL 40 when you use it with the camcorder for the first time The LOCK switch on the SD card is set to prevent accidental erasure Change the position of the LOCK switch The SD card is full or it already contains the maximum number of clips 3 999 clips Delete some clips A 107 or photos LA 123 to free some space or replace the SD card The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value Set File Numbering to Reset 1 141 and insert a new SD card Troubleshooting Recording to and playing back from an SD card is slow This may occur as clips and photos are recorded deleted over time Save your recordings QQ 117 and initialize the SD card LA 40 145 Connections with External Devices Video noise appears on a nearby TV screen When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is located keep a distance between the compact power adapter and the power or antenna cables of the TV Playback looks fine on the camcorder but there is no image on the external monitor The camcorder is not connected correctly to the external monitor Make sure you are using the correct connection LD 112 The video input on the external monitor is not set to the video terminal to which you connected the camcorder Select the correct video input The camcorder is connected using a commercially available HDMI cable but there is no picture or sound f
85. ation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual If such changes or modifications should be made you could be required to stop operation of the equipment Canon U S A Inc One Canon Plaza Lake Success NY 11042 U S A Tel No 516 328 5600 The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to disconnect the plug in case of an accident CAUTION e Danger of explosion if the wrong type of batteries ar
86. attenuator CONTO Microphone sensitivity o o 75 78 Mogla r ANE san ls a led 29 Monitor delay sopera in a do Boe 115 MY MENG ars an Go o a a AN 28 N NOTES orita ros 58 Non drop frame time code 70 O OMC ShOPAR cra Sande darts eases 64 Onscreen displayS 48 98 103 Onscreen MarkerS o o o ooomocooomooo o 67 Pp COMING A AEE ea Ree 66 Peripheral illumination correction 30 Phantom power microphone 76 Photos SOPA E a ae eae 122 Copying custom picture files 125 Ere SRS ro 123 VONIN Sates r Eaa e an a e a 121 Playback SA eats oa N N E 102 PNOIOS uaea a ark oi pa 121 Power SUD Datos o osa 21 POWER SWICK aulas E 24 Pre recording MOI era ss Satie 83 PUSO MS ii A Gi id he ga ae ed 60 R Rec TUN me Code arasia wt KPa AM ia 69 Recording Eo E pl E tna 45 PCOS 45 iio te See OA 119 Relay recording eones dc eS a e s 41 Remaining battery ooo 23 Resetting all camcorder settings 182 Resolution frame size 50 Reviewing a recording o ooo 82 Running mode time code 69 S Sao ZONG erro is amp Stee wes 67 OD Cal MEE TE steer E ean Races aa ass 39 AI ANZAC acto trata canes datos aa 40 Inserting RemovinQ 39 Recording method 41 Recovering data 42 Switching SD card slots 41 102
87. ble for Use with the Camcorder 38 Inserting and Removing an SD Card 39 Checking the Status of the SD Card Slots 39 Initializing an SD Card 40 Switching Between the SD Card Slots 41 Selecting the SD Card Recording Method 41 Checking the Available Recording Time 42 Recovering Data on an SD Card 42 Adjusting the Black Balance 43 3 Recording 45 Recording Video 45 Preparing to Record 45 Recording 45 Onscreen Displays 48 CINEMA Preset 49 Video Configuration System Frequency Bit Rate and Frame Rate 50 Changing Main Camera Functions with the Joystick 52 Shutter Speed 53 Changing the Shutter Mode 54 Adjusting the Shutter Value 54 Flicker Reduction 55 ISO Speed Gain 56 Changing the ISO Speed or Gain Settings 56 Adjusting the ISO Gain Value 57 ND Filter 58 Adjusting the Aperture 59 Manual Aperture Control 59 Momentary Automatic Aperture Push Auto Iris 60 White Balance 62 Custom White Balance 62 Preset White Balance Settings 63 Color Temperature Setting 63 Auto White Balance 63 Adjusting the Focus 64 Manual Focus 64 One Shot AF 64 Using the Focus Assistance Functions 66 Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns 67 Displaying Onscreen Markers 67 Displaying Zebra Patterns 68 Setting the Time Code 69 Selecting the Running Mode 69 Selecting Drop or Non Drop Frame 70 Putting the Time Code Display on Hold 70 Setting the User Bit 72 Recording Audio 73 Connecting an External Microphone or External Audio Inout Source to the Camcorder 73
88. button Off 19 Video Scopes Video Scopes The camcorder can display a simplified waveform monitor or 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 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 camera mode Displaying a Video Scope Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA Press the WFM button e The waveform monitor will appear in a window on the lower right of the screen e You can press the WFM button repeatedly to activate the video scopes in the following sequence Waveform monitor gt Edge monitor gt Off e Alternatively you can display the video scopes using fr Other Functions 0 WFM LCD e Setting Select WFM for the waveform monitor or Edge Mon for the edge monitor Not available in MEDIA mode Configuring the Waveform Monitor The camcorder s waveform monitor function offers 5 modes You can also change the gain Other Functions WFM LCD Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA Waveform Monitor 1 Open the Waveform Monitor submenu Other Functions Y WFM LCD Y Waveform Monitor Line 2 Select the desired option and then press the joystick e f you do not need to change the gain you do not need to perform steps 3 and 4 3 Open the waveform monitor Gain submenu
89. cautions related to the camcorder s operation i NOTES Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures e 7 Reference page number e The following terms are used in this manual Screen refers to the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen SD card refers to an SD SDHC or SDXC card Photographs in the manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera Some screenshots have been altered to make them easier to read Illustrations in the manual show the Canon EOS C100 camcorder with a Canon EF 24 70mm f 2 8 L II USM lens attached 12 About this Manual The 0 arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections For a detailed explanation on how to use the menus refer to Using the Menus LL 27 For a concise summary of all available menu options and settings refer to the appendix Menu Options LA 127 Operating modes indicates that a function is available in the operating mode indicated and indicates that the function is not available For a detailed explanation refer to Turning the Camcorder On and Off LA 24 Setting the Time Code between a drop frame and non drop frame time code Operating modes CAMERA Selecting the Running Mode You can select the running mode of the camcorders time code 1 Onan tha tima nada Mandal ciihman 00 00 TC UB Setup YY Time Code amp Mode 2 Select the desired option and then press the joystick If you selected Regen you do n
90. ck e The automatic black balance procedure will start 4 When the confirmation message appears press the joystick e f the body cap is not correctly attached Error will appear on the screen Press the joystick and repeat the procedure from the beginning Gi NOTES e Adjusting the black balance may be necessary in the following cases When using the camcorder for the very first time or after a long period of not using it After sudden or extreme changes in ambient temperature After changing the ISO speed gain settings e The automatic black balance procedure will take approximately 40 seconds when the frame rate is set to 24P e During the adjustment of the black balance you may notice some irregular displays appear on the screen This is not a malfunction e Resetting the camcorder s settings using the f Other Functions Y Reset 09 All Settings or Camera Settings menu option will reset also the black balance adjustment In such case perform the procedure again 44 Adjusting the Black Balance Recording 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 15 minutes at the default bit rate 24 Mbps LPCM Q 50 Should the camcorder fail to operate correctly refer to Troubleshooting LL 142 For details on recording audio refer to Recording Audio 11 73 Operating mode
91. ct your recordings 67 Operating modes CAMERA Displaying Onscreen Markers The camcorder offers 5 types of onscreen markers You can display L LCD VF Setup multiple onscreen markers simultaneously Markers 1 Open the Markers submenu LA LCD VF Setup Y Markers Center 2 Select a marker you wish to display select White or Gray and dies then press the joystick ay ne e Select Off to turn off the selected marker Aspect Marker e You can display multiple markers simultaneously Repeat this step as necessary Off e f you selected Safety Zone or Aspect Marker continue to step 3 Otherwise you can skip to step 4 3 Select Safety Zone Area or Aspect Ratio select the desired option and then press the joystick 4 Select Enable select On and then press the joystick to enable the onscreen markers e All of the selected onscreen markers will be displayed e Select Off to turn off all onscreen markers Options Center Displays a small marker that indicates the center of the screen Horizontal Displays a horizontal line to helo you compose level shots Grid Displays a grid that allows you to frame your shots correctly horizontally and vertically Safety Zone Displays indicators that show various safe areas such as the action safe area and text safe area Available options for Safety Zone Area are 80 90 92 5 and 95 Aspect Marker Displays markers that indicate
92. d custom picture settings Protecting Custom Picture Files Es Fine Tuning Protecting a custom picture file prevents its settings from being accidentally changed j Protect 1 After selecting a file open the Protect submenu E Fine Tuning Y Protect 90 Custom Picture Settings 2 Select Protect and then press the joystick e In the custom picture menu lex will appear next to the file name e To remove protection settings select Unprotect instead 3 Press the CUSTOM PICTURE button to exit the custom picture menu and apply the selected custom picture settings Transferring Custom Picture Files You can transfer custom picture files between the camcorder and SD cards When the custom picture file is in the camcorder use Copy To fs2 or Load From fs2 depending on the operation you wish to perform Similarly when the custom picture file is on an SD card use Copy To Cam or Load From Cam Custom picture files cannot be copied directly from one SD card to another Copying a File from the Camcorder to an SD Card E Transfer File 1 After selecting a file in the camcorder open the Copy To s submenu 2 Transfer File YY Copy To fl Copy To SI 2 Select s A or s B and then press the joystick 3 Select the file slot on the SD card under which to save the file and then press the joystick e f there are available slots you can select New File to save the file in the first avail
93. d off repeatedly The battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack Remove the battery pack and reattach it correctly Abnormal characters appear on the screen and the camcorder does not operate properly Disconnect the power source and reconnect it after a short time If the problem still persists perform one of the following actions e Disconnect the power source and press the RESET button This resets all the camcorder s settings to default values except for custom picture settings and the hour meter e Use the Other Functions 09 Reset YY All Settings function This resets all the camcorder s settings to default values except for the hour meter 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 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 Camera Setup YY Flicker Reduction to On Q 55 or set the shutter speed to 1 100 LA 53 This is not a malfunction No picture appears on the viewfinder No picture will be output to the viewfinder if a cable is connected to the HDMI OUT or AV OUT terminal in playback mode Remove the cable No onscreen displays appear on the viewfinder In camera mode E Video Se
94. desired XLR terminal or the MIC terminal 6 4 XLR terminals Sy ANS IS ISORA ANS Microphone lock screw Cable clamp Using the Built in Microphone or an External Microphone CH1 CH2 AUDIO IN switches Connected to the MIC Terminal Follow the step below to use the built in microphone or an external microphone nr EERI n 5 EXT attached to the MIC terminal Use commercially available condenser microphones A oo aD with their own power supply and a 3 5 mm mini stereo plug You can use the microphone attenuator for either type of microphone If you are using the built in microphone you can also use the low cut filter and select the sensitivity For 50 00 Hz recordings use commercially available microphones with a cable no longer than 3m Set the AUDIO IN switch of the desired channel to INT e f you connect a microphone to the MIC terminal while the AUDIO IN switch is set to INT the camcorder will switch automatically from the built in microphone to the external microphone 14 Recording Audio Adjusting the Audio Level for the MIC Terminal You can adjust the audio recording level of a microphone attached to the MIC terminal to auto or manual The way to adjust the audio level depends on whether the handle unit is attached to the camcorder When the Handle Unit is Attached CH1 ATT dial With the handle unit attached the audio level adjustment is done using the audio controls on the han
95. display function QQ 98 to turn off individual onscreen displays if they are not required 1213 14 LA D CADA 2 i BEA 3 A 4 B 70 mm I le AF CPE 9 a AE 0 5 10 Si 5500 K a e Y 11 i ain _ RE o 1516 00 06 39 12 a 1 18 AREER 10 CAREC 24 Mbps LPCM m 20 60i A REC a 23 AS 2 4 CH1 CH2 A 84030 20 10 a 20 LIM CH2 annman a 2 2829 303132 3334 35 When displaying the date and time QQ 26 K 5500K mas mea e s F2 8 ISO 400 1 60 CH1 CH2 CH1 mana dB 4030 20 10 0 Nov 3 2012 9 20PM k Remaining battery time Q 49 2 SD card status available recording time LL 49 3 Remaining recording time for double slot recording LL 41 4 Current focal length of an attached EF lens Temperature warning and cooling fan operation LL 36 Light metering LZ 61 Focus mode Q 64 ND filter 1 58 Custom picture LL 88 10 Key lock LJ 47 11 White balance LL 62 12 View assistance 0 97 13 Magnification LL 66 14 Recording operation LL 49 15 One shot AF s autofocus frame LL 64 16 Onscreen displays superimposed on video output LD 114 17 Time code 4 69 18 Onscreen displays recorded with the clip LA 98 The displayed value is an estimate da CO 0 N O LIM CH2 annnna 19 Photo recording available number of photos A 119 20 Bit rate Q 50 21 LPCM audio recording LZ 73
96. dle unit 1 Select the audio level adjustment mode with the CH1 audio level switch e Automatic audio level adjustment Set the CH1 audio level switch to A You do not need to perform the rest of the procedure Manual audio level adjustment Set the CH1 audio level switch to M Continue the procedure to set the microphone s audio recording level 2 Turn the CH1 AMM dial to adjust the audio level e For reference O corresponds to O0 5 corresponds to O dB and 10 corresponds to 18 dB e As a guideline adjust the audio recording level so that the audio level meter on the screen will go to the right of the 18 dB mark one mark right of the 20 dB mark only occasionally e Closing the protective cover will prevent the audio controls from being changed inadvertently When the Handle Unit is Not Attached You can use an external microphone connected to the MIC terminal without attaching the handle unit In such case adjust the microphone s audio recording level using the menu 1 Open the MIC Mode submenu D Audio Setup e Audio Input e MIC Mode M Audio Setup 2 Select Automatic or Manual and then press the joystick Audio Input e f you selected Automatic you do not need to perform the rest of the procedure If you selected Manual continue the procedure to set the MIC Mode microphone audio recording level 3 Open the MIC Level screen P Audio Setup amp Audio Input amp MIC Level 4 Push the joystick up
97. e attached Use only the same type of batteries e Do not expose batteries or product to excessive heat such as the inside of a car under direct sunlight fire etc EOS C100 CA 930 identification plate is located on the bottom a equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an CAUTION sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC TAA E o SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO Q intended to alert the user to the presence of important QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product European Union and EEA only These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of with your household K K waste according to the WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC the Battery Directive 2006 66 EC and or your national laws implementing those Directives moa This product should be handed over to a designated collection point e g on an authorized one for one basis when you buy a new similar product or to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment EEE and batteries and accumulators Improper
98. e button 6 LZ 85 56 W stop button EA 102 121 Assignable button 5 Q 85 57 SD card E access indicator JA 39 58 SD card slot B 1 39 17 Names of Parts 18 60 99 59 Focal plane mark 60 Accessory shoe with mounting hole for 0 64 cm 1 4 in screws Cold shoe for attaching the supplied handle unit or other accessories such as the optional VL 10Li II Battery Video Light 61 TB 1 Tripod Base for tripods with 0 95 cm 3 8 in 63 Attachment sockets for the optional TA 100 Tripod screws LL 34 Adapter LZ 34 62 Tripod socket 1 34 64 Tripod base screws LZ 34 Grip Unit CON O Of W PO MAGN magnification button LL 66 Assignable button 7 Q 85 Strap mount LL 35 Control dial QQ 59 START STOP button LZ 45 Grip belt 11 35 Joystick LZ 27 Connection plug LL 34 Lock screw Q1 34 Names of Parts 19 20 Names of Parts Handle Unit 1 2 345 g 8 9 10 12 13 UNE iSv NE 3 5 INT A l 1 4 3 5 in iv o LAI a AUDIO nh 15 1 Microphone holder 11 73 13 Audio levelswitches for CH1 left and CH2 right 2 Microphone lock screw 1 73 LL 74 77 3 Front tally lamp LL 45 14 XLR terminal switches for CH1 left and CH2 4 Cold accessory shoe right LZ 76 5 Rear tally lamp LL 45 15 AUDIO IN audio input selection switches for CH1 6 START STOP lock ia lever 1 47 left and CH2 r
99. e following precautions while either of the SD card access indicators is illuminated in red Failure to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not open the SD card compartment cover and do not remove the SD cards Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Be sure to save your recordings regularly LL 117 especially after making important recordings Canon shall not be liable for any loss or corruption of data START STOP i NOTES Depending on the shooting conditions the camcorder may pick up and record the operation sounds of the lens autofocus aperture image stabilization etc or the cooling fan In such case using an external microphone is recommended to reduce the effect A single clip can be recorded continuously for up to 12 hours After 12 hours the camcorder will automatically stop recording You can use fr Other Functions 6 Rec Review QQ 82 to review part or all of the last clip recorded You can use fr Other Functions 0 Delete Last Clip EA 134 to delete the last clip recorded However you cannot delete the last clip if double slot recording is on If fr Other Functions Y HDMI 6Y Rec Command is set to On and you use the HDMI OUT terminal to connect the camcorder to a device compatible with HDMI recording commands when you start or stop recording with the camcorder the other device will also start or stop recording When the camcorder switches form recording
100. e joystick Custom Picture Settings 4 Press the CUSTOM PICTURE button to exit the custom picture menu and apply the selected custom picture settings Replacing a File on an SD Card with a File in the Camcorder zE Tensier File 91 1 After selecting a file on an SD card to replace open the Load From SS Cam submenu Transfer File 69 Load From Cam 2 Select the file to transfer to the SD card and then press the joystick 3 Select OK and then press the joystick e The file on the SD card will be overwritten by the one in the camcorder When the confirmation screen appears press the joystick Load From Cam 4 Press the CUSTOM PICTURE button to exit the custom picture menu and apply the selected custom picture settings Gi NOTES e You can also copy a custom picture file embedded in a photo to the camcorder LZ 125 Available Custom Picture Settings The following are the available settings Even if no custom picture file is selected the default settings are still applied to the picture Gamma The gamma curve changes the overall look of the image Generally this should be the same setting as Select under Color Matrix Default Normal 1 Normal 1 to Normal 4 These settings are suitable for viewing the image on a TV monitor Highlights in Normal 2 are brighter than those of Normal 1 Dark tones in the lower part of the gamma curve for Normal 3 ITU R BT 709 standard and Normal 4 are mo
101. e pixel count of 8 29 megapixels 8840x2160 Combined with the DIGIC DV Ill image processor the camcorder offers a center resolution of 1 000 TV lines Furthermore thanks to its fast scanning speed the camcorder produces spectacular video with true to life color reproduction while reducing noise and rolling shutter artifacts Varies depending on the lens used Interchangeable lenses Enjoy the freedom and creative versatility of using interchangeable lenses to achieve exactly the look you want The camcorder features an EF lens mount allowing you to use a huge variety of high quality Canon EF lenses including the new high end EF Cinema lens series as well as other lenses Superb HD video The camcorder offers you a whole array of options when it comes to the video configuration of your recordings By controlling the system frequency 50 00 Hz recordings or 59 94 Hz recordings bit rate resolution and frame rate of your recordings you can select a video configuration to suit your needs from a total of 24 different combinations Operability and Adaptability Freely customizable compact design At its most compact configuration the camcorder offers convenient and hassle free hand held operation Modular components let you expand your options The handle unit for example adds advanced audio capabilities allowing for simple one person operation Q 29 Recording media The camcorder supports all the latest types of Sec
102. e remote 26 BATTERY RELEASE latch LA 22 controllers 27 Air intake vent LZ 36 USB terminal J 117 Names of Parts 28 START STOP button Q 45 29 EF Lens mount index 11 29 30 EF S Lens mount index LZ 29 31 EF Lens lock pin Q 29 32 Lens release button LZ 30 33 EF Lens mount LZ 29 34 EF Lens contacts Q 29 35 ONE SHOT AF focus automatically once button LL 64 Assignable button 15 Q 85 36 AV OUT terminal 1 113 LCD panel fully open 42 43 44 45 37 Dioptric adjustment lever LZ 32 38 Viewfinder LZ 32 33 39 CANCEL button LZ 27 40 MENU button KA 27 41 review recording button A 82 INDEX button QA 102 42 LCD screen LZ 33 43 Battery compartment 44 SLOT SELECT SD card slot selection button CO 41 102 45 DISP display button KA 48 103 BATT INFO battery information button LL 23 46 lt lt fast reverse playback button JA 104 Assignable button 1 Q 85 47 l skip backward button EA 104 121 Assignable button 4 Q 85 Names of Parts LCD panel raised 90 up and turned left 48 Speaker LL 104 49 RESET button 1 144 50 SD card access indicator 1A 39 51 SD card compartment cover 52 SD card slot 1 39 53 B E play pause button EA 102 121 Assignable button 2 LZ 85 54 gt gt fast playback button 0 104 Assignable button 3 LZ 85 55 PP skip forward button JJ 104 121 Assignabl
103. e those settings on an SD card You can load those settings at a later date or on another C100 camcorder so that you can use that camcorder in that same exact way 99 Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA Saving Camera Settings to an SD Card 1 Open the Save To s submenu f Other Functions YY Transfer Menu fa eN Save To s gt 2 Select A or fs lB and then press the joystick 3 Select Menu or Menu M and then press the joystick Save To fl e Selecting Menu will save menu settings and Menu eZ will save menu and custom picture settings fr Other Functions Transfer Menu M 4 Select OK and then press the joystick e The current settings are saved to the SD card If the SD card already has camera settings on it they will be overwritten 5 When the confirmation screen appears press the joystick Loading Camera Settings from an SD Card 1 Open the Load From fs2 submenu Other Functions YY Transfer Menu d2 Y Load From 1 2 Select s A or s B and then press the joystick 3 Select Menu or Menu M and then press the joystick Load From fl e Selecting Menu will load menu settings and Menu e will load menu and custom picture settings f Other Functions Transfer Menu M 4 Select OK and then press the joystick 5 When the confirmation screen appears press the joystick Gi NOTES e The SD card includes a text file that lists the camera settings You c
104. elected Speed the default value you can continue the Mode procedure to select the increment scale to use when adjusting the shutter speed Speed 3 Open the Shutter Increment submenu PER Camera Setup Y Shutter Y Shutter Increment 4 Select 1 3 stop or 1 4 stop and then press the joystick PA Camera Setup Shutter Shutter Increment 1 4 stop Adjusting the Shutter Value 1 Press the SHUTTER button e The current shutter value will be highlighted in orange 2 Push the joystick up down to select the desired shutter value shutter speed angle value or clear scan frequency and then press the joystick e The selected shutter value will be set and the display will return to normal e You can also adjust the shutter value using only the joystick LZ 52 SHUTTER Gi NOTES e f you set an assignable button to SHUTTER Q4 85 you can press that button instead of the SHUTTER button to highlight the shutter value Using Slow Shutter Mode 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 e Image quality may not be as good as when using faster shutter soeeds in brighter surroundings Shutter Speed i NOTES e Closing down the aperture when recording u
105. en stored previously press the joystick to set the stored custom white balance You do not need to perform the rest of the procedure e f a custom white balance has not yet been stored the custom white balance icon MA or S amp B and default value 5 500 K will flash slowly Continue the procedure to establish the custom white balance 3 Point the camcorder at a white object so that it fills the whole screen e Use the same lighting conditions you plan to use when recording 4 Press the 2 button e The A or 4 B icon will flash quickly e Make sure the white object fills the screen until the procedure is completed e After the icon stops flashing the procedure is completed The setting is retained even if you turn off the camcorder i NOTES e Readjust the custom white balance if the light source or ND filter setting changes e Very rarely and depending on the light source 4 may keep flashing it will change to a slow flashing The result will still be better than with the auto white balance White Balance Preset White Balance Settings 1 Press the WB button e The white balance mode icon will be highlighted in orange e You can also select the white balance mode icon using only the joystick QQ 52 2 Push the joystick up down to select the 36 or 26 icon and then press the joystick e f necessary instead of pressing the joystick you can continue the procedure to fine tune the preset settings within a range of 9
106. en the confirmation message appears press the joystick imeortant e Be sure to observe the following precautions while the lens firmware is being updated Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not remove the lens Do not operate any buttons or controls on the camcorder Do not open the SD card compartment cover and do not remove the SD cards i NOTES e The lens firmware cannot be updated while pre recording is activated 31 32 Preparing the Camcorder e We recommend that you power the camcorder from a household power outlet using the compact power adapter or use a sufficiently charged battery pack e When using an optional EF Extender remove the Extender before performing the procedure Attaching and Removing the Handle Unit The handle unit extends the camcorder s audio capabilities adding XLR terminals as well as a built in stereo microphone Attaching the Handle Unit 1 Set the switch to OFF 2 Insert the attachment base at the bottom of the handle unit to the camcorder s accessory shoe 3 Tighten the handle unit s lock screw while gently pressing E it down 4 Connect the handle unit s cable to the camcorder s EXT terminal aligning the amp marks Removing the Handle Unit 1 Set the switch to OFF 2 Disconnect the handle unit s cable e Pull back the metallic tio of the cable to release the cable and then disconnect the cable from the terminal 3 Loos
107. en the handle unit s lock screw and gently slide out the handle unit from the accessory shoe Gi NOTES e You can use the accessory shoe or the socket for 0 64 cm 1 4 in screws on the handle unit to attach a variety of commercially available accessories Using the Viewfinder Dioptric Adjustment Turn on the camcorder and adjust the dioptric adjustment lever Dioptric adjustment Preparing the Camcorder Using the LCD Panel 1 Pull the LCD panel 90 up 2 Rotate the LCD panel 180 left 3 Push down the LCD panel to adjust it to the desired angle of view Gi NOTES e You can set the LCD screen to black amp white LZ 33 e When you use a commercially available lens adapter and the image on the screen is inverted you can use the Other Functions amp Custom Function 64 Scan Reverse Rec setting to return the image to the correct orientation e f you are not interested in using the viewfinder along with the LCD screen you can set LA LCD VF Setup NY LCD VF Simul to Off to conserve the camcorder s power Even when LCD VF Simul is set to Off closing the LCD panel will automatically activate the viewfinder 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 LCD Setup VF Setup LA LCD VF Setup Operating modes
108. ens e Alternatively you can press the MENU or CUSTOM PICTURE button Doing so will exit the status screen and open the respective menu Displaying the Status Screens Status screen Description CAMERA MEDIA RA Camera Displays settings related to recording such as ISO speed gain iris and shutter speed increments peripheral illumination correction and 136 attached lens model information Assign Button 1 2 i Assign Button 2 2 Allows you to verify the current function of each assignable button 0 136 Audio Displays settings related to audio 6 o 137 Media Displays information about the SD cards O 137 Video Displays the settings for the video terminals and whether the pre de O O 138 recording mode is in effect Battery Hour Meter Allows you to check the remaining battery time battery life and how O O 138 long the camcorder has been in operation 2 Data 1 3 Data 2 3 S 139 Displays the settings for t a Data 3 31 isplays the settings for the custom picture file that is in effect 140 1 Does not appear in the Photos index screen These screens appear only after a custom picture file has been selected 135 Displaying the Status Screens Camera Status Screen cavea mode only 1 36 1 Camera E ISO Increment 1 3 stop 2 Increment 1 3 stop 3 Shutter Increment 1 4 stop 4 Mr Periph Illum Corr Status Off Flicker Reduction 6 B Lens
109. er 2 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter 3 Plug the power cord into a power outlet CHARGE indicator 4 Attach the battery pack to the compact power adapter e Press lightly and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks e The CHARGE indicator starts flashing and also indicates the battery pack s approximate charge The indicator will stay on when charging has completed e XK 0 34 Flashes once per second OK A 35 69 Flashes twice per second RK dE 70 99 Flashes 3 times per second 5 When charging has completed remove the battery pack from the compact power adapter 6 Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect it from the compact power adapter imrortanr e Do not connect to the compact power adapter any product that is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder Gi NOTES e We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 C and 30 C 50 F and 86 F Outside the temperature range of O C to 40 C 82 F to 104 F charging will not start e f there is a malfunction with the compact power adapter or battery pack the charge indicator will go out and charging will stop e For handling precautions regarding the battery pack refer to Battery Pack LD 148 21 22 Preparing the Power Supply e Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally Therefore charge them on the day of use or
110. ery packs attach the terminal cover so that the L__2 shaped hole shows the colored label Figure 1 Figure 2 Terminal cover attached Back side of the di m battery pack Charged Uncharged DAttach this cover to the battery after use DAttach this cover to the battery after use ODiese Kappe nach Gebrauch an der Batterie anbringen CI FUENTE Remaining battery time If the remaining battery time displayed is not correct charge the battery pack fully Still the correct time may not be displayed if a fully charged battery pack is used continuously in high temperatures or it is left unused for long periods of time Also the correct remaining time may not be displayed depending on the battery life Use the time shown on the screen as an approximation Regarding the use of non Canon battery packs e We recommend using genuine Canon battery packs bearing the Intelligent System intelligent Li ion Battery mark e f you attach to the camcorder battery packs that are not genuine Canon battery packs the remaining battery time will not be displayed SD Cards e We recommend backing up the recordings on the SD cards 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 SD cards in places subject to strong magnetic fields Do not leave SD cards in places subject to
111. es unusually hot or it becomes hot after using it only for a short while it may indicate a problem with 143 the camcorder Consult a Canon Service Center Playback Cannot delete clips or photos Clips and photos that were protected using other devices cannot be deleted with the camcorder The LOCK switch on the SD card is set to prevent accidental erasure Change the position of the LOCK switch Deleting clips takes longer than usual When the SD card contains a large number of clips some operations may take longer than usual Save your clips LZ 117 and initialize the SD card 9 40 Cannot copy clips There is not enough available space on the SD card being copied to or the SD card already contains the maximum number of clips 3 999 clips Delete some clips LL 107 to free some space or replace the SD card Cannot select clips or photos You cannot select more than 100 individual clips or photos Use the All option instead of Select Indicators and Onscreen Displays 77 lights up in red Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack appears on the screen The camcorder cannot communicate with the battery pack attached so the remaining battery time cannot be displayed The tally lamps do not illuminate Set Other Functions Tally Lamp Front or Rear to On The tally lamps flash quickly e ezece e ezeze 4 flashes per second The battery pack is exhausted Re
112. f 9 levels in each 0 EN color s direction M e The amount of white balance shift will be displayed as two A coordinates in the SHIFT box to the left of the graph fare Cancel 3 Press the joystick e The adjusted white balance shift value will be saved The White Balance value under the fg Fine Tuning submenu will change accordingly 4 Press the CUSTOM PICTURE button to exit the custom picture menu and apply the selected custom picture settings Custom Picture Settings Canon Log Gamma The Canon Log gamma setting makes full use of the newly developed sensor to offer soectacular dynamic range Clips recorded using Canon Log gamma need to be processed in post production by applying a LUT look up table By fine tuning the LUT you use in post production you can perfectly realize the artistic vision you 97 desire For more details about available LUTs visit your local Canon Web site Checking Clips Recorded with Canon Log Gamma When Canon Log gamma is used the image displayed on the screen will appear darker than usual You can use the view assistance function to display an image that approximates the one that would be obtained using a normal gamma setting View assistance is only applied on the camcorder screen it will not affect your recordings or the video signal output from the various terminals 1 Open the View Assist submenu CA LCD VF Setup LA LCD VF Setup Y View Assist 2 Select On and then press the joys
113. f correction will be lower for lenses that cannot provide distance information The level of correction will be lower the higher the ISO speed gain setting used No correction will be applied when correction data is not available for the lens attached When using non Canon lenses peripheral illumination cannot be corrected Even if the Periph Illum Corr setting is available not grayed out setting it to Off is recommended Updating the Firmware of an EF Lens You can update the lens firmware of an EF lens using the camcorder For details about firmware updates for EF lenses visit your local Canon Web site 1 Insert the SD card containing the lens firmware update into SD card slot A 2 Attach to the camcorder the lens you wish to update and open the Lens Firmware submenu Other Functions 6 Lens Firmware e The current lens firmware version will appear on the screen e f the Lens Firmware submenu is grayed out the attached lens may not support firmware updates or the SD card in SD card slot A may not contain a valid lens firmware file Check the lens and SD card and repeat the procedure from the beginning f Other Functions Lens Firmware 3 Select OK and then press the joystick 4 Select the lens firmware file file extension LFU and then press the joystick 5 Select OK and then press the joystick e The lens firmware will be updated Once in progress the lens firmware update cannot be canceled 6 Wh
114. f the grip unit make sure you did not partially disconnect the plug by mistake Pressing the START STOP button will not start recording The SD card is full or it already contains the maximum number of clips 3 999 clips Delete some clips Q 107 or save your clips LL 117 and initialize the SD card QJ 40 to free some space Alternatively replace the SD card The START STOP lock lever on the handle unit is set to A rendering the handle unit s START STOP button inoperable Change the position of the lock lever The point where the START STOP button was pressed does not match the beginning end of the recording There is a slight interval between pressing the START STOP button and the actual start end of recording This is not a malfunction The camcorder will not focus The viewfinder is not adjusted Use the dioptric adjustment lever to make the proper adjustment LZ 32 The lens is dirty Clean the lens with a soft lens cleaning cloth When a subject flits across in front of the lens the image appears slightly bent This is a phenomenon typical of CMOS image sensors When a subject crosses very quickly in front of the camcorder the image may seem slightly warped This is not a malfunction Bright red green or blue dots appear on the screen The camcorder s CMOS sensor is a delicate piece of precision engineering Direct exposure of the sensor to ion rays or other types of cosmic radiation may affect it and this may ra
115. handling of this type of waste could have a possible impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE Your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural resources For more information about the recycling of this product please contact your local city office waste authority approved scheme or your household waste disposal service or visit www canon europe com environment EEA Norway Iceland and Liechtenstein Important Safety Instructions In these safety instructions the word apparatus A grounding type plug has two blades and a third refers to the Canon HD Camcorder EOS C100 and grounding prong The wide blade or the third all its accessories prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an 1 Read these instructions electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 2 Keep these instructions 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or 3 Heed all warnings pinched particularly at plugs convenience 4 Follow all instructions receptacles and the point where they exit from 5 Do not use this apparatus near water the apparatus 6 Clean only with dry cloth 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in Me Mena Ie e accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 12 Unplug this ap
116. hanges before removing it from the bag When condensation is detected The camcorder automatically shuts off The precise time required for water droplets to evaporate will vary depending on the location and weather conditions As a general rule wait for 2 hours before resuming use of the camcorder Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources You can use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to charge battery packs in any country with power supply between 100 and 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Consult a Canon Service Center for information on plug adapters for overseas use Optional Accessories Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are compatible with this camcorder The availability differs from area to area 152 BP 950G BP 955 CA 930 Compact DC 930 DC Cable BP 970G BP 975 Power Adapter Battery Pack CB 920 Car Battery TA 100 Tripod Adapter SBR 1000 Shooting Adapter Brace S amp S lt e O SES D 0 STV 250N Stereo Video IFC 400PCU TB 1 Tripod Adapter Cable USB Cable Base For our customers in the USA Call or visit your local retailer dealer for genuine Canon video accessories You can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling 1 800 828 4040 Canon U S A Information Center Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories Canon shall not be liable f
117. he computer all clips new clips only e Join relay clips LL 41 that were saved on separate SD cards and save them as a single clip e Join multiple video stream files of a single clip split because of the 2 GB maximum file size restriction and save them as a single clip For more details check the Data Import Utility Software Guide a PDF file in the MManual English folder of the supplied PIXELA CD ROM Adobe Reader 6 or later is required to view the PDF file Installing the Software See Installation and System requirements in the Data Import Utility Software Guide PDF file for step by step installation instructions and full system requirements Below are the main system requirements Windows XP SP3 os Windows Vista SP2 Mac OS X 10 6 or 10 7 Windows 72 SP1 Intel CPU CRU ler ore OE GGU not compatible with Power PC RAM 1 GB 2 GB for Windows 7 64 bit version Display 1024 x 768 pixels 1 32 bit version only 2 32 bit and 64 bit versions Connection Diagram We recommend that you power the camcorder from a household power outlet using the compact power adapter USB terminal mini B USB terminal standard A IFC 400PCU USB Cable optional oD Saving Clips to a Computer 118 A Phot Y 119 Taking Photos You can take photos when the camcorder is in camera mode or you can capture a photo from a clip when the camcorder is i
118. he desired channel to EXT pS is dials 2 Set the XLR terminal switch of the desired channel to LINE or N f N Y MIC ur CH1 CH2 e To supply a microphone with phantom power set the switch to CCID O CID audio level MIC MIC switches MIC He LINE 3 5 48v MIC 48V instead Make sure to connect the microphone first line 3 5 ray before turning the phantom power on Keep the microphone XI terminal connected when turning off the phantom power AD AD switches e When using the XLR terminal to record to only one channel use Ze IN CH2 J CH1 CH2 the CH1 terminal gt AUDIO switches Selecting the Recording Channel You can select to which channel the camcorder will record audio Audio Setup 1 Open the XLR Rec Channel submenu Audio Input D Audio Setup amp Audio Input Y XLR Rec Channel P 2 Select the desired option and then press the joystick XLR Rec Channel Options l V CH1 Records audio to each channel separately Audio input CH1 into CH1 is recorded to channel 1 while audio input into CH2 is recorded to channel 2 CH1 CH2 Audio input into CH1 is recorded to both channels Audio input into CH2 will not be recorded imeortant e When connecting a microphone or device that does not support phantom power make sure to set the XLR terminal switch to MIC or LINE respectively If you set the switch to MIC 48V the microphone or device may be damaged Recording Audio Adjusting the Aud
119. he menu will change from orange to blue to indicate you are selecting a menu setting to register Continue the procedure to register a menu setting Otherwise you do not need to perform the rest of the procedure Assignable Buttons 4 Navigate the menus to find the menu setting you want to register and then press the joystick e The selected menu setting will be registered to the customizable slot and to the assignable button e The name of the selected menu setting will be listed instead of User Setting NONE and the customizable slot will be marked by a x i NOTES e You can check the two Assign Button status screens Q 136 to see what functions are set for the assignable buttons e You can reset only the functions assigned to the assignable buttons without affecting other camera settings with the f Other Functions Y Reset 0 Assignable Buttons function All the assignable buttons will return to their default function 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 the joystick Assignable Functions Functions can be set separately in CAMERA mode and MEDIA mode Refer to the following table for assignable functions and available modes Function name Description CAMERA
120. he package We recommend using SD cards rated SD Speed Class 4 6 or 10 SDXC Cards You can use SDXC cards with this camcorder When using SDXC cards with other devices such as digital recorders computers and card readers make sure that the external device is compatible with SDXC cards The table below summarizes compatibility by computer operating system as of October 2012 For the latest information however contact the computer operating system or card manufacturer Compatible operating systems for SDXC cards Operating system Compatibility Windows 7 Compatible Windows Vista Compatible requires Service Pack 1 or later Windows XP Compatible requires Service Pack 3 and KB955704 update Mac OS X Compatible requires version 10 6 5 or later imeortant e f you use an SDXC card with a computer OS that is not SDXC compatible you may be prompted to format the card In such case cancel the operation to prevent data loss e After repeatedly recording deleting and editing clips fragmented memory it will take longer to write data on the SD card and recording may stop Save your recordings and initialize the SD card using the camcorder Using an SD Card Inserting and Removing an SD Card You can insert an SD card into SD card slot A or slot B If you have two SD cards you can use both slots 1 Turn off the camcorder 2 Lift the LCD panel upwards and open the SD card compartment cover 3 Insert the SD card straight w
121. he wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder Be sure to insert the SD card as described in step 3 40 Using an SD Card i NOTES e To remove the SD card Push the SD card once to release it When the SD card springs out pull it all the way out e f you set the fr Other Functions 4 Media Access LED function to Off the access indicators will not illuminate Initializing an SD Card The first time you use an SD card with this camcorder initialize it first You can also initialize an SD card 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 CAMERA MEDIA 1 Open the Initialize Media submenu fr Other Functions Initialize Media 2 Select s A or s B and then press the joystick Initialize Media Other Functions 3 Select Complete complete initialization or Quick quick initialization and then press the joystick 4 Select OK and then press the joystick e f you are using the Complete initialization option press the joystick twice to cancel the operation while it is in progress You can use the SD card but all data will be erased 5 When the confirmation message appears press the joystick e The SD card is initialized and all the data it co
122. hen the remaining battery indicator appears Normal Always appears on the screen Warning Appears only when there is a warning Remaining Rec Time Displays the remaining recording time Normal Always appears on the screen Warning Appears only when there is a warning Rec Mode Displays the recording operation indicator STBY in record pause mode for example when set to On Time Code Displays the time code when set to On Photo Controls the display of the SD card status indicator and remaining number of photos when taking a photo Normal Always appears on the screen Warning Appears only when there is a warning Bit rate Displays the bit rate when set to On Frame Rate Displays the frame rate when set to On Character Rec Displays the character recording warning icon WAW when set to On indicating that the onscreen displays will be recorded on the clip Output Display Displays the output display warning icon DISP when set to On indicating that the onscreen displays will be output to an external monitor User Bit Displays the user bit when set to On Audio Output CH Displays the audio output channel when set to On Audio Level Displays the audio level indicator and if activated the audio peak limiter icon LIM when set to On HDMI Rec Command Displays the status of the HDMI recording command that is being output when fr Other Functions 49 HDMI
123. high humidity and high temperature Do not disassemble bend drop or subject SD cards to shocks and do not expose them to water Check the direction before inserting the SD cards Forcing an SD card into the slot if it is not correctly oriented may damage the SD card or the camcorder Do not attach any labels or stickers on the SD card 150 Handling Precautions e SD cards have a physical switch to prevent writing on the card so as to avoid the E accidental erasure of the card s content To write protect the SD card set the 4 switch to the LOCK position L LOCK switch Built in Rechargeable Lithium Battery The camcorder has a built in rechargeable lithium battery to keep the date time and other settings The built in lithium battery is recharged while you use the camcorder however it will discharge completely if you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months To recharge the built in lithium battery Connect the DC cable and compact power adapter to the camcorder and use a household power outlet to power the camcorder for 24 hours while it is turned off Disposal When you delete data on an SD card only the file allocation table is altered and stored data is not physically erased Take the necessary precautions when you dispose of an SD card for example by physically damaging it to prevent the leakage of private data If giving an SD card to another person initialize it using the Complete initialization
124. his records the same clip simultaneously to both SD cards which is a convenient way to make a backup copy of your recording while you record Operating modes CAMERA To use relay recording Other Functions By default this function is activated If it has been deactivated follow the procedure below to activate it Relay Rec 1 Open the Relay Rec submenu Other Functions 6 Relay Rec On 2 Select On and then press the joystick To use double slot recording Other Functions 1 Open the Double Slot Rec submenu f Other Functions Double Slot Rec Double Slot Rec 2 Select On and then press the joystick Gi NOTES e During relay recording there will be a very brief stop at the point where the recording switches to the other SD card With the supplied software Data Import Utility you can join relay clips recorded on two SD cards and save them on a computer 11 117 e f an SD card becomes full during double slot recording recording on both SD cards will stop On the other hana if an error occurs with one of the SD cards recording will continue on the other SD card e Double slot recording cannot be used with relay recording pre recording or deleting the last clip recorded Off 42 Using an SD Card Checking the Available Recording Time When the camcorder is in CAMERA mode the display on the upper left of the screen indicates which SD card slot is in use and the available recordi
125. hone volume or built in soeaker during the conversion e Clips cannot be converted to standard definition when the SD card already contains the maximum number of folders or clips LZ 141 109 110 Clip Operations Deleting SD Movies From the SD Movies index screen you can delete clips that were converted to standard definition Deleting a Single SD Movie 1 Open the SD Movies index screen QA 102 2 Select the desired SD movie and then press the joystick to open the clip menu 3 Select Delete Clip and then press the joystick 4 Select OK and then press the joystick e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation e While the SD movie is being deleted the operation cannot be canceled 5 When the confirmation message appears press the joystick Deleting All SD Movies 1 Open the SD Movies index screen EA 102 Other Functions 2 Open the Clios Delete All screen Other Functions YN Clips amp Delete 69 All Clips 3 Select OK and then press the joystick Delete e All the SD movies will be deleted e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation AIN e While the SD movies are being deleted you can press the joystick to cancel 4 When the confirmation message appears press the joystick External Connections 111 Video Output Configuration The video signal output from the HDMI OUT terminal depends on the various menu settings and the capabilities of the external monitor Video fr
126. ic e The cooling fan cannot be turned off in menia mode e When changing the camcorder s configuration be careful not to obstruct the cooling fan s air intake and exhaust vents marked respectively as AIR INTAKE and EXHAUST VENT e If you set an assignable button to Fan Q 85 you can press the button to toggle between the On and Automatic settings Exhaust vent EXHAUST VENT Intake vent AIR INTAKE 3 38 Using an SD Card Using an SD Card SD Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder You can use the following types of commercially available Secure Digital SD cards with this camcorder The camcorder is equipped with two SD card slots Initialize SD cards Q4 40 when you use them with this camcorder for the first time As of October 2012 the video recording function has been tested using SD SDHC SDXC cards made by Panasonic Toshiba and SanDisk Memory card type S SD card 23 SDHC card 22 SDXC card SD Speed Class ciass ciass cirass cLass g Capacity 128 MB or larger When using an SD card without a speed class rating or one rated SD Speed Class 2 you may not be able to record video depending on the card used SD cards with a capacity of 64 MB or smaller cannot be used to record video i NOTES e About the Speed Class Speed Class is a standard that indicates the minimum guaranteed data transfer speed of SD cards When you buy a new SD card look for the Speed Class logo on t
127. ient lighting Off The camcorder uses a standard shutter soeed based on the frame rate Available Shutter Speeds The available shutter speeds vary depending on the frame rate Shutter mode Frame rate 59 94 Hz recordings 60i PF30 PF24 24P Off 1 60 1 30 1 24 Speed 1 3 stop 1 60 1 80 1 100 1 125 1 160 1 200 1 30 1 40 1 50 1 60 1 80 1 100 1 25 1 30 1 40 1 50 1 60 1 80 increments 1 250 1 320 1 400 1 500 1 640 1 125 1 160 1 200 1 250 1 320 1 100 1 125 1 160 1 200 1 250 1 800 1 1000 1 1250 1 1600 1 2000 1 400 1 500 1 640 1 800 1 1000 1 320 1 400 1 500 1 640 1 800 1 1250 1 1600 1 2000 1 1000 1 1250 1 1600 1 2000 1 4 stop 1 60 1 75 1 90 1 100 1 120 1 150 1 30 1 34 1 40 1 48 1 60 1 75 1 90 1 24 1 30 1 34 1 40 1 48 1 60 1 75 increments 1 180 1 210 1 250 1 300 1 360 1 100 1 120 1 150 1 180 1 210 1 250 1 90 1 100 1 120 1 150 1 180 1 210 1 420 1 500 1 600 1 720 1 840 1 300 1 360 1 420 1 500 1 600 1 720 1 250 1 300 1 360 1 420 1 500 1 600 1 1000 1 1200 1 1400 1 1700 1 840 1 1000 1 1200 1 1400 1 1700 1 720 1 840 1 1000 1 1200 1 1400 1 2000 1 2000 1 1700 1 2000 Angle 360 240 216 180 120 90 360 240 216 180 120 108 360 345 6 288 240 180 60 45 30 22 5 15 11 25 90 60 45 30 22 5 15 172 8 144 120 90 8
128. ight 11 73 76 7 START STOP button Q 45 16 Microphone cable clamp LZ 73 8 Mounting hole for 0 64 cm 1 4 in screws 17 XLR terminals CH1 right and CH2 left LL 73 9 Lock screw M 32 10 Protective cover for audio controls 11 Built in microphone LZ 73 12 AMD audio level dials for CH1 left and CH2 right LL 74 77 Preparations 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 LA 153 and Recording and Playback Times LA 153 Using a Battery Pack You can power the camcorder using the supplied BP 955 or an optional BP 950G BP 970G or BP 975 Battery Pack The BP 955 and BP 975 are compatible with Intelligent System meaning that you can check the remaining battery time Charging the Battery Pack Charge battery packs using the supplied DC 930 Compact Power Adapter Before charging disconnect the DC cable from the compact power adapter and remove the terminal cover of the battery pack 1 If the DC cable is connected to the compact power adapter disconnect it e Charging will not start while the DC cable is connected to the compact power adapt
129. ilable to operate the camcorder Preparing the Lens As much as possible attach and remove the lens quickly and in a clean environment free of dust Refer also to the instruction manual of the lens used important e When attaching removing a lens avoid direct sunlight or strong light sources Also be careful not to drop the camcorder or lens i NOTES e Be careful not to touch the lens mount or any components inside the lens mount area e Replace the body cap to the lens mount immediately after removing the lens from the camcorder e Keep the body cap clean and free from dust or dirt particles Attaching an EF Lens 1 Set the 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 e EF lenses Align the red mark on the lens with the red EF Lens mount index mark on the camcorder e EF S lenses Align the white mark on the lens with the white EF S Lens mount index mark on the camcorder 29 30 Preparing the Camcorder Gi NOTES e Turning on the image stabilization function of an EF lens may reduce the effective usage time of the battery pack When image stabilization is not necessary for example if the camcorder is fixed to a tripod it is recommended to turn it off e On some EF lenses equipped with autofocus AF function the focus ring will be disabled when the focus mode
130. ile control information is corrupted or there was an encoder error Turn off the camcorder and back on again Then remove the SD card being used and reinsert it Alternatively replace the SD card If this does not solve the problem consult a Canon Service Center e Corrupted file control information cannot be recovered SD cards or clips with corrupt file control information cannot be read by the supplied software Data Import Utility 52 A gt gt gt B s gt 1B gt s gt A Switched This message appears when you use the SLOT SELECT button to switch the SD card slot in use or recording continued from one SD card to the other 2 A gt 2 B 5B gt S A Will switch in a moment The SD card is almost full so recording will continue on the other SD card in approximately 1 minute 148 Handling Precautions Handling Precautions Camcorder Be sure to observe the following precautions to ensure maximum performance e Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel Be careful when closing the LCD panel e Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures like the inside of a car parked under direct sunlight or high humidity Do not use the camcorder near strong electromagnetic fields such as near powerful magnets and motors MRI machines or high voltage power lines Using the camcorder in such places may cause anomalies in the video or audio or video noise to appear e Do not use or store the camcorder in dusty or
131. imum value Set File Numbering to Reset 1 141 and delete all the photos on the SD card LA 123 or initialize it 1 40 Invalid operation The following operations cannot be performed e In camera mode immediately reviewing a recording made using pre recording or double slot recording e Pressing the START STOP button when there is no SD card in the camcorder Lens firmware update Firmware update failed Try updating again The lens s firmware could not be correctly updated Try updating the lens s firmware again Media full SD card A and SD card B are full Delete some clips LZ 107 or photos M 123 to free some space or replace one or both SD cards Media is almost full The amount of available space on SD card A and SD card B combined is low Replace one or both SD cards Memory card cover is open The SD card compartment cover was open when the camcorder was switched to or turned on in camera mode Close the compartment cover No clips There are no clips on the SD card to play back Clips must be recorded Q 45 in order to play them back No photos There are no photos on the SD card to play back Photos must be taken QJ 119 in order to view them Pre Rec was canceled Activate Pre Rec again Pre recording was deactivated automatically after the camcorder was left in record pause mode for about 1 hour with pre recording activated Select On and then press the joystick to activate pre recording again
132. inal iria ia rs 24 Double slot recording 41 Down conversion HD SD 108 Drop frame time code 70 E ECO MONO cS odas 81 EPCS apra ad 29 EF S lens COM CUON e oireet nao eii 30 Exposure compensation ooo o 60 A dh ACdtc took dy doi cute na ac Seater ata 32 F OIA evn albina ot dan cl ls ae Gabe arok Sete antes 36 File numbering 0 pra be bee hs 141 Flicker reduction o oooooooooo oo 09 ROO US a der o aa 64 Fame TIE si a ee A ee a 50 Free run time code o o oo ooooooooo 69 G Gae A E ae ely A Gee 56 Gamma CU Ct ts E ai 96 Ono Della ea pe paga E E EE E an 35 GUO A a a a ake teat ie hk Godt 34 H Hana ls e A eae le ce eed 32 HDMI OUT terminal ova sd wc 112 Headphone terminal o o o o 78 HOUSE an Arcade aid arde dee 134 I Mdex Screens koe oe Le Es a ee SP 101 LS oo hacen eke a ats a 59 ISO SPEC 2k echt are Powe wh eee ee 56 J SOV SICK 4 8 Siva das Oe ete eens bs ela 21 52 104 JOYSUCK GUIE 2 a ohne a A 104 K KEV IOCK A a Bede Hea 47 60 L ANGUAQC sinus atti wati ed eae See ee ne 26 LSDESCESA Ge iad GG ae ie ada a 33 Light metering mode o o ooooooo 61 LUT lookup table uds to dee dies 97 M Magnificat pacet hetet Sana Soe Rae ee ea ae 66 Menu settings 2 66 46 ote en Re Se oo 127 Message list 0 sect o bees o lis aa 145 MIS TERMINAL ss recita ata 73 IVIIGFOOMORE ates a o e a 73 Microphone
133. ing higher values will lower the sharpness level This setting can be adjusted from O to 50 Default O Noise Reduction Reduces the amount of noise that appears in the image Select a level from 1 lowest level to 12 highest level or select Off to turn the noise reduction off Default Off Skin Detail The camcorder applies a softening filter to areas in the picture with skin tones to give a more pleasant appearance By changing these settings you can determine what areas will be detected as skin tones A zebra pattern will appear over areas on the screen that are detected as having skin tones Effect Level Adjusts the level of the filter The available options are Off Low Middle and High Default Off Hue Adjusts the hue for detection of skin tones This setting can be adjusted from 16 to 16 Default 0 Chroma Adjusts the color saturation for detection of skin tones This setting can be adjusted from O to 31 Default 16 Area Adjusts the color range for detection of skin tones This setting can be adjusted from O to 31 Default 16 Y Level Adjusts the brightness for detection of skin tones This setting can be adjusted from O to 31 Default 16 Selective NR The camcorder detects the characteristics of a certain color or tone and applies a noise reduction filter to the targeted areas A zebra pattern will appear over targeted areas on the screen Effect Level Adjusts the
134. ing to embed the custom picture settings in photos recorded to an SD card You can save up to 9 different custom picture files on the camcorder and up to 20 custom picture files on an SD card Custom picture files can be copied between the camcorder and SD card Custom picture files created with previous Canon camcorders are not compatible with this camcorder Custom picture files created with this camcorder are compatible only with other C100 camcorders Operating modes CAMERA Selecting Custom Picture Files Select a custom picture file to apply its settings to your recordings or to edit rename protect or transfer it When MW Camera Setup Y a CINEMA Locked is set to On the custom picture menu cannot be accessed and custom picture files cannot be used 1 Press the CUSTOM PICTURE button e The custom picture menu appears The currently selected file appears next to the SET icon or Off if no file is selected 2 Select SET Select File and then press the joystick 3 Select the location of the custom picture file and then press the joystick e Select Camera to apply a custom picture file saved in the camcorder or S A or f5 gt 1B to apply a custom picture file saved on the respective SD card e s22A and s gt 1B will only appear if the SD card contains previously saved custom picture files 4 Select the desired file and then press the joystick e Select Off to record without applying any custom picture se
135. io Level for the XLR Terminals You can set the audio recording level for audio input from the XLR terminals to automatic or manual independently for each channel CH1 CH2 Automatic Audio Level Adjustment edie leves Set the audio level switch of the desired channel to A automatic to let the camcorder automatically adjust that channel s audio level Gi NOTES e When both CH1 and CH2 are set to the same audio input external microphone or external line input if the audio level is set to automatic you can use the PM Audio Setup PY Audio Input amp XLR ALC Link setting to link the audio level adjustment of both channels Manual Audio Level Adjustment dials You can set the audio level for each channel manually from OO to 18 dB 1 Set the audio level switch of the desired channel to M 2 Turn the corresponding GITA dial to adjust the audio level e For reference O corresponds to O0 5 corresponds to O dB and 10 corresponds to 18 dB e As a guideline adjust the audio recording level so that the audio level meter on the screen will go to the right of the 18 dB mark one mark right of the 20 dB mark only occasionally e Closing the protective cover will prevent the audio controls from being changed inadvertently Gi NOTES e f at least one of the channels is set to manual audio level adjustment you can also activate the audio peak limiter to prevent audio distortions When activated the audio peak limi
136. ith the label facing up all the way into the SD card slot until it clicks 4 Close the SD card compartment cover e Do not force the cover closed if the SD card is not correctly inserted SD card access indicator Checking the Status of the SD Card Slots You can check the status of the SD card slots immediately by looking at the SD card 9 SD card E access indicator Refer to the following table Depending on the position of the LCD panel it may be difficult to see the SD card access indicators In such case adjust the position or angle of the LCD panel as necessary Access indicator color SD card slot status Red Accessing the SD card Recording playback is possible and the SD card slot is selected Green i for recording playback indicator off An SD card is not inserted the SD card slot is not currently selected or the SD card is not being accessed imeortant SD CARD e Observe the following precautions while either of the SD card access indicators 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 Do not open the SD card compartment cover and do not remove the SD cards e Turn off the camcorder before inserting or removing an SD card Inserting or removing the SD card with the camcorder on may result in permanent data loss e SD cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable Inserting an SD card facing t
137. iting is easily accessible since this setting does not require any post production Using the Canon Log gamma you can get recordings with amazing dynamic range allowing you to realize in post production the artistic vision you desire Advanced Professional Features Customization The camcorder features several customization options You can assign often used functions to assignable buttons QJ 85 so that you can call up those functions with the press of a single button You can also register frequently used menu settings in an easy to access personal menu My Menu LZ 28 Custom functions LA 98 and custom onscreen displays LA 98 give you even more freedom to control many aspects of the camcorder s operation Save custom picture and menu settings to an SD card Q 99 so that you can transfer your setting preferences to other C100 camcorders in order to use them in the same way Time code User bit output The internal camcorder generated time code can be output from the HDMI OUT terminal for easy logging and referencing LL 134 Additionally the camcorder can output also the user bit LA 72 Other Functions Audio When recording at the highest bit rate you have the option to record sound as 2 channel linear PCM audio 16 bit 48 kHz You can use the built in microphone 3 5 mm MIC terminal or the two XLR audio input terminals with phantom power supply when recording LCD screen and viewfinder The LCD screen and
138. lection screen e The selected clips will be played back as they are converted While the clips are being converted you can press the joystick to cancel 5 When the confirmation message appears press the joystick Converting All Clips to Standard Definition 1 From the index screen of the source card open the Clips Convert HD SD All screen Other Functions 0 Clips amp Convert HD SD Y All e The estimated total size of the converted SD movies and the available space on the destination card will be displayed on the screen 2 Select OK and then press the joystick e All of the clips on the source card will be converted to SD movies on the destination card e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation f Other Functions Clips Convert HD SD All e The clips will be played back as they are converted While the clips are being converted you can press the joystick to cancel 3 When the confirmation message appears press the joystick i NOTES e The maximum total playback time of the clips to be converted to standard definition is 12 hours e The bit rate of converted SD movies is 9 Mbps e Clips recorded with the 24P frame rate cannot be converted to standard definition e Clips are played back as they are converted to standard definition If you set an assignable button to Headphone Headphone Speaker or Speaker Q 85 you can press the button to adjust the headp
139. level of the noise reduction filter The available options are Off Low Middle and High Default Off Hue Adjusts the hue for the color to be detected This setting can be adjusted from O to 31 Default O Chroma Adjusts the color saturation for the color to be detected This setting can be adjusted from O to 31 Default 16 Area Adjusts the color range for the color to be detected This setting can be adjusted from O to 31 Default 16 Y Level Adjusts the brightness for the color to be detected This setting can be adjusted from O to 31 Default 16 Color Matrix Color matrix affects the color tones throughout the whole image Select Available options are Normal 1 to Normal 4 Cine 1 and Cine 2 EOS Std Wide DR and Canon Log Generally this should be 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 Default 0 R G The R G matrix changes the tint of the picture along the cyan green and red magenta gradations This setting can be adjusted from 50 to 50 Default 0 R B The R B matrix changes the tint of the picture along the cyan blue and red yellow gradations This setting can be adjusted from 50 to 50 Default 0 G R The G R ma
140. lips 107 Converting Clips to Standard Definition 108 Deleting SD Movies 110 6 External Connections 111 Video Output Configuration 111 Connecting to an External Monitor 112 Connection Diagram 112 Using the HDMI OUT Terminal 112 Using the AV OUT Terminal 113 SD Output 113 Superimposing Onscreen Displays to Appear on an External Monitor 114 Audio Output 115 synchronizing the Video with the Audio being Monitored 115 Selecting the Audio Channel 115 Selecting the Output Level of the AV OUT Terminal 116 Saving Clips toa Computer 117 Connection Diagram 117 7 Photos 119 Taking Photos 119 Taking Photos in CAMERA Mode 119 Capturing Photos in MEDIA Mode 119 Photo Playback 121 Displaying the Photos Index Screen 121 Viewing Photos 121 Photo Operations 122 Using the Photo Menu 122 Copying Photos 122 Deleting Photos 123 Copying Custom Picture Files 125 8 Additional Information 127 Menu Options 127 Displaying the Status Screens 135 Resetting the File Numbering 141 Troubleshooting 142 List of Messages 145 Handling Precautions 148 Maintenance Others 151 Optional Accessories 152 Specifications 155 Index 158 AA Introduction 11 About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon EOS C100 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 LZ 142 Conventions Used in this Manual e IMPORTANT Pre
141. lly Reflective surfaces 65 Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines Fast moving subjects Through dirty or wet windows Night scenes 66 Adjusting the Focus Using the Focus Assistance Functions In order to focus more accurately you can use two focus assistance functions peaking which creates a clearer contrast by emphasizing the outlines of the subject and magnification which enlarges the image on the screen You can use both functions simultaneously for greater effect You can also use the fr Other Functions 4 Custom Function 6 F Assist B amp W setting QA 98 to switch the screen to black amp white while using the focus assistance functions Peaking The camcorder offers two peaking levels Select the level before activating peaking 1 Open the Select submenu under Peaking to select the peaking level LA LCD VF Setup 0 Select under Peaking 2 Select the desired level and then press the joystick 3 Press the PEAKING button e The peaking icon EO or GW appears at the lower center of the screen and the outlines in the image will be emphasized e Press the button again to turn off peaking e Alternatively you can use the L LCD VF Setup 6 Peaking setting to turn peaking on and off Magnification Press the MAGN button MD appears at the lower center of the screen and the center of the screen is magnified approximately 2 times e Press the button again
142. m monitor in Line Spot mode The waveform monitor appears on the left in green while the edge monitor appears on the right in blue The waveform of the area in the red frame is displayed in red on top of the edge monitor waveform 81 82 Reviewing a Recording Reviewing a Recording When the camcorder is in camera mode you can review the last clip that was recorded Other Functions Operating modes CAMERA Rec Review 1 Open the Rec Review submenu to set the review length Entire Clip fr Other Functions Rec Review 2 Select the desired option and then press the joystick 3 After you finish recording press the button e The last clip that was recorded is played back without audio for the selected duration gt REVIEW appears at the top of the screen e Press the CANCEL button to stop reviewing the clip and change the camcorder back to record pause mode e After the clip finishes playing back the camcorder returns to record pause mode Options Entire Clip Allows you to review the entire clip Last 4 sec Allows you to review just the last 4 seconds of the clip i NOTES e When pre recording mode is activated LL 83 you cannot review a clip e f the camcorder switched SD cards during a recording the camcorder will play back the clip on the SD card most recently recorded on Pre recording Mode Pre recording Mode When pre recording mode is activated the camcorder starts rec
143. mcorder to operate some functions Effective usage times may decrease depending on the lens used Approximate times LCD screen viewfinder System frequency Bit rate Usage time BP 950G BP 955 BP 970G BP 975 59 94 Hz 24 Mbps Recording maximum 280 min 265 min 390 min 405 min 24 Mbps LPCM Recording typical 170 min 160 min 235 min 250 min Playback 425 min 405 min 595 min 635 min 17 Mbps Recording maximum 280 min 265 min 390 min 410 min Recording typical 170 min 160 min 235 min 250 min Playback 425 min 405 min 595 min 635 min 7 Mbps Recording maximum 280 min 270 min 395 min 415 min Recording typical 170 min 165 min 240 min 255 min Playback 430 min 410 min 600 min 640 min 50 00 Hz 24 Mbps Recording maximum 295 min 285 min 415 min 430 min 24 Mbps LPCM Recording typical 180 min 170 min 250 min 265 min Playback 430 min 410 min 600 min 640 min 17 Mbps Recording maximum 295 min 285 min 420 min 430 min Recording typical 180 min 170 min 250 min 265 min Playback 430 min 410 min 605 min 645 min 7 Mbps Recording maximum 300 min 285 min 420 min 450 min Recording typical 180 min 175 min 255 min 270 min Playback 430 min 410 min 610 min 650 min System frequency Bit rate Usage time BP 950G BP 955 BP 970G BP 975 59 94 Hz 24 Mbps Recording maximum 295 min 280 min
144. mes code signal and embeds it in your recordings You can output the time code along with video output from the HDMI OUT terminal J 134 For 59 94 Hz recordings you can also select 69 00 00 TC UB Setup Time Code Mode Preset 00 00 TC UB Setup Time Code Run Rec Run 00 00 TC UB Setup Time Code Setting When a function requires the use of the menu the quick reference shows the submenus and when applicable the default setting for the menu item The example illustration indicates that you can find the function by selecting the 00 00 TC UB Setup menu and then the Time Code menu item Supplied Accessories Supplied Accessories The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder Handle Unit Grip Unit BP 955 Battery Pack CA 930 Compact Power Adapter incl terminal cover incl power cord q C Sw D C IR Body Cap Thumb Rest SS 1200 Shoulder Strap DC 930 DC Cable ES O Adapter Base for 0 64 cm 1 4 in Tape Measure Hook PIXELA Software CD ROM Tripods 1 Comes pre attached to the camcorder Use Data Import Utility to transfer your clips to a computer Refer to Saving Clips to a Computer LL 117 The CD ROM includes the instruction manual of the software on PDF file 13 14 Names of Parts Names of Parts POWER 1 Il Q A MA 9 2 18 0 i 3 e PA
145. n choose how it appears on the external monitor Resize SD Output Operating modes MEDIA Squeeze 1 Open the Resize SD Output submenu f Video Setup amp Resize SD Output 2 Select the desired option and then press the joystick Options Letterbox The 16 9 aspect ratio is maintained but black letterbox bars are added to the top and bottom of the image Squeeze The image is squeezed from the left and right so that the entire image fits within the screen The image will appear normal if the external monitor also has a 16 9 aspect ratio Side Crop The left and right sides of the image are cropped so that the central part of the image fits within the screen ES EG A A Original image 16 9 Letterbox setting Squeeze setting Side Crop setting Gi NOTES e The Resize SD Output setting applies also to the reviewing of the last clip recorded LZ 82 e n camera mode the Squeeze setting is applied and cannot be changed 114 Connecting to an External Monitor Superimposing Onscreen Displays to Appear on an External Monitor By default onscreen displays are shown on the viewfinder but you can choose to superimpose onscreen displays on video output from the HDMI OUT terminal or AV OUT terminal Doing so will display the onscreen displays on an external monitor You must set this function separately for HD and SD output This setting will not affect your recordings Operating modes CAMERA
146. n mode The size of the photos recorded on the SD card is 1920 x 1080 At this size the camcorder can save approximately 670 photos on a 1 GB SD card Taking Photos in CAMERA Mode You can take a photo while the camcorder is recording a clip or is in record pause mode If a custom picture file is selected in advance it will be recorded with the photo Q 88 To take a photo set an assignable button to Photo in advance Operating modes CAMERA 1 Set an assignable button to Photo 1 85 2 Press the assignable button to take a photo e The icon of the selected SD card EY or EY and the number of available photos appear momentarily on the upper right of the screen e lf a custom picture file is selected it will be recorded with the photo e The SD card access indicator will illuminate in red as the photo is being recorded Capturing Photos in MEDIA Mode You can capture a photo from a clip during playback pause To capture a photo set an assignable button to Photo in advance Operating modes MEDIA 1 Set an assignable button to Photo Q 85 2 Select the desired clip and press the B Ill button to start playback 3 Pause the playback at the point you want to capture 4 Press the assignable button to capture a photo e The screen will momentarily turn black as if a camera shutter had released e The icon of the selected SD card EY or EY and the number of available photos appear momentarily on the upper right of
147. n off the camcorder and back on again If this does not solve the problem consult a Canon Service Center e Corrupted file control information cannot be recovered SD cards or clips with corrupt file control information cannot be read by the supplied software Data Import Utility Cannot record The file control information is corrupted or there was an encoder error Turn off the camcorder and back on again Then remove the SD card being used and reinsert it Alternatively replace the SD card If this does not solve the problem consult a Canon Service Center e Corrupted file control information cannot be recovered SD cards or clips with corrupt file control information cannot be read by the supplied software Data Import Utility Cannot switch SD card slots The SLOT SELECT button was pressed while the camcorder is recording Wait until recording is finished to change the selected SD card slot Change the battery pack The battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack 146 Troubleshooting Check s A s B The SD card cannot be accessed Check that the SD card is inserted correctly and not malfunctioning Due to an SD card error recording on playback from the SD card is not possible Remove and then reinsert the SD card or use a different SD card You inserted a MultiMedia Card MMC into the camcorder Use a recommended SD card 1 38 If after the message disappears the SD card access indicator ill
148. n the battery life the battery information may not be displayed i NOTES e 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 in the various recording playback screens Repeatedly charging and discharging the battery pack will eventually shorten its battery life You can check the battery life on the Battery Hour Meter status screen QJ 138 or the battery information screen press the BATT INFO button while the camcorder is turned off Fully charging the battery pack and then discharging it will give you a more accurate reading USA and Canada only The Lithium ion polymer battery that powers the product is recyclable Please call 1 800 8 BAT TERY for information on how to recycle this battery 24 Preparing the Power Supply Using a Household Power Outlet You can also power the camcorder directly from a power outlet using the supplied CA 930 Compact Power Adapter and DC 930 DC Cable 1 Set the GeV switch to OFF 2 Connect the DC cable to the DC IN terminal on the camcorder 3 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter and plug it into a power outlet 4 Connect the DC cable to the compact power adapter imeortant e Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter Gi NOTES e When using the camco
149. nal will automatically switch to HD or SD depending on the capability of the external monitor Audio will be output as a 2ch linear PCM 16 bits 48 KHz signal i NOTES e f necessary you can superimpose the onscreen displays on the video displayed on the external monitor LD 114 e You can select the SD output method LA 118 e The HDMI OUT terminal on the camcorder is for output only Do not connect it to an HDMI output terminal on an external device as this may damage the camcorder e There will be no video output from the AV OUT terminal while an external monitor is connected to the HDMI OUT terminal e Correct operation cannot be guaranteed when connecting the camcorder to DVI monitors e Video may not be output correctly depending on the monitor In such case use the AV OUT terminal Connecting to an External Monitor Using the AV OUT Terminal The AV OUT terminal outputs a down converted analog video signal and audio signal for connection to monitors with a composite audio video input 443 i NOTES e When you play back a clip on a monitor with a 4 3 aspect ratio the monitor will switch automatically to widescreen mode if it is compatible with the Video ID 1 or WSS system e f necessary you can superimpose the onscreen displays on the video displayed on the external monitor LD 114 SD Output Video Setup When HD video 16 9 aspect ratio is converted and output as SD video 4 3 aspect ratio you ca
150. nd then press the joystick i NOTES LA LCD VF Setup Select under Zebra Zebra 1 e You can use the 14 LCD VF Setup 6 Zebra HD Output setting to display the zebra pattern on an external monitor connected to the HDMI OUT terminal HD output only Setting the Time Code Setting the Time Code The camcorder generates a time code signal and embeds it in your recordings You can output the time code along with video output from the HDMI OUT terminal QJ 134 For 59 94 Hz recordings you can also select between a drop frame and non drop frame time code 69 Operating modes CAMERA Selecting the Running Mode 00 00 TC UB Setup You can select the running mode of the camcorder s time code 1 Open the time code Mode submenu Time Code 00 00 TC UB Setup amp Time Code 6 Y Mode 2 Select the desired option and then press the joystick mode e f you selected Regen you do not need to perform the rest of this Preset procedure If you selected Preset and would like to set the time code s initial value see the following section Setting the Time Code s Initial Value 3 After you select Preset open the time code Run submenu 00 00 TC UB Setup 00 00 TC UB Setup YY Time Code 6N Run Time Code 4 Select the desired option and then press the joystick Options Run Preset The time code starts from an initial value you can select in advance The default initial time c
151. nder bright conditions may cause the picture to appear soft or out of focus To avoid the loss of sharpness due to diffraction use a faster shutter speed a denser ND filter LL 58 or open up the aperture 55 e When the shutter speed mode is set to Slow bright red green or blue dots may appear on the screen In ____ such case use a faster shutter speed or select a lower ISO speed or gain value LZ 56 e Even when using the C7 EOS Std preset custom picture file if you set the camcorder to a certain shutter speed you may not get the exactly the same image brightness as you would on an EOS digital SLR camera set to the same shutter speed Flicker Reduction PE Camera Setup You can perform the following procedure to have the camcorder automatically detect and reduce flicker Flicker Reduction 1 Open the Flicker Reduction submenu PER Camera Setup YN Flicker Reduction 2 Select Automatic and then press the joystick Gi NOTES e When recording under artificial light sources such as fluorescent mercury or halogen lamps the screen may flicker depending on the shutter speed To avoid the flicker set the shutter mode to Speed and set the shutter speed to 1 50 or 1 100 or an equivalent value in Angle mode May not be available depending on the frame rate Off 56 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
152. ng time in minutes that remains on each SD card On the Media status screen LL 137 you can check the total space SD speed class used space available recording time and available number of photos on each of the SD cards The approximate available recording time is based on the current bit rate Q 50 Recovering Data on an SD Card Some actions such as suddenly turning off the camcorder or removing the SD card while data is being recorded can cause data errors on the SD card In such case you may be able to recover the data on the SD card Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA 1 Insert the SD card with the data to be recovered into the camcorder 2 When the screen prompts you to recover the data select OK and then press the joystick 3 When the confirmation message appears press the joystick Gi NOTES e In some cases data may not be recovered such as when the file system is corrupted or the SD card is physically damaged 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 Operating modes CAMERA 43 1 Open the ABB screen DE Camera Setup PAR Camera Setup YY ABB 2 Attach the body cap to the lens mount ABB e f alens was attached remove the lens and replace the body cap 3 Select OK and then press the joysti
153. ntains is erased imeortant e Initializing an SD card will permanently erase all data including custom picture files Lost data cannot be recovered Make sure you save important recordings in advance e Depending on the SD card the complete initialization may take up to a few minutes i NOTES e f you set an assignable button to Initialize Media 4 85 you can press the button to open the initialization submenu Using an SD Card Switching Between the SD Card Slots The camcorder features two SD card slots SD card slot A and SD card slot B If both slots contain an SD card you can switch between them as necessary Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA Press the SLOT SELECT button e The access indicator of the selected SD card slot will illuminate in green On the screen the SD card selected is indicated with a B gt mark next to the SD card icon i NOTES e You cannot use the SLOT SELECT button to switch between SD card slots while recording e The SD card slot selected for recording will be used to record both clips and photos SELECT Selecting the SD Card Recording Method The camcorder features two useful SD card recording methods relay recording and double slot recording Relay recording This allows you to continue recording on another SD card if the SD card you are using becomes full Relay recording is available from SD card slot A to SD card slot B and vice versa Double slot recording T
154. o effect on the picture Level Raises or lowers the lower part of the gamma curve This setting can be adjusted from 50 to 50 Default 0 Range Selects the range in which dark areas are affected This setting can be adjusted from 5 to 50 Default 0 Point Determines the shape of the lower part of the gamma curve This setting can be adjusted from 1 to 50 Default 0 Black Gamma Output Low Key Satur Adjusts color saturation in dark areas 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 When Gamma is set to Cine 1 Cine 2 EOS Std Wide DR or Canon Log this setting has no effect on the picture Enable Activates deactivates the setting Default On Slope Determines the slope of the gamma curve above the knee point This setting can be adjusted from 35 to 50 Default 0 Point Sets the knee point of the gamma curve This setting can be adjusted from 50 to 109 Default 95 Saturation Adjusts color saturation in highlights This setting can be adjusted from 10 to 10 Default 0 Custom Picture Settings Knee Slope Knee Point E E as a 6 Input Input Sha
155. ode is 00 00 00 00 The time Rec Run code s running mode depends on the Run setting Rec Run The time code runs only while recording so clips recorded consecutively on the same SD card will have continuous time codes Free Run The time code starts running the moment you press the joystick to select this option and keeps running regardless of the camcorder s operation Regen The camcorder will read the selected SD card and the time code will continue from the last recorded time code on the SD card The time code runs only while recording so clips recorded consecutively on the same SD card will have continuous time codes Setting the Time Code s Initial Value If you set the time code mode to Preset you can set the initial value of 00 00 TC UB Setup the time code Time Code 1 Open the time code Setting submenu 00 00 TC UB Setup 6 Time Code 0 Setting Setting 7Q Setting the Time Code 2 Select Set and then press the joystick e The time code setting screen appears with an orange selection frame indicating the hours e 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 the joystick and keep running continuously from 00 00 00 00 3 Push the joystick up down to set the hours and then press the joystick to move to the minutes 4 Change the rest of the fields minutes seconds frame in the same way e Pre
156. ol the playback with the controls on the camcorder or with the joystick and onscreen joystick guide 1 Move the orange selection frame to the clip you want to play back 2 Press the button to start playback e 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 e Press the B E button again or press the joystick to pause resume the playback e Press the M button to stop the playback and return to the index screen importanT Playback e Observe the following precautions while either of the SD card access indicators 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 Do not open the SD card compartment cover and do not remove the SD cards i NOTES e You may notice brief stops in video or audio playback between clips e Playback of clips converted to standard definition JA 108 is limited to only play and W stop Also playback will stop at the end of each clip Onscreen Displays TA Nov 3 2012 4 8 3 29 PM Remaining battery time LZ 49 Temperature warning Q 36 Joystick guide LZ 104 Recording date and time Playback operation Currently selected SD card slot QJ 102 Time code LL 69 8 Clip number Total number of clips NOOR WD Appears when L LCD
157. old When you resume the time code display the current time code will be displayed About the Time Code Display An icon may appear next to the time code depending on the operation Refer to the following table Icon Description R The time code is set to Regen P The time code is set to Preset and the running mode is set to Rec Run F The time code is set to Preset and the running mode is set to Free Run H Time code display is on hold No icon Time code during clip playback Setting the Time Code i NOTES e When the frame rate is set to 24P the frames value in the time code runs from O to 23 When the frame rate is set to 50i or PF25 it runs from O to 24 With other frame rates it runs from O to 29 e When pre recording mode is activated Free Run is set automatically and cannot be changed e When you mix drop frame and non drop frame time codes there might be a discontinuity in the time code at the point where the recording starts e As long as the built in rechargeable lithium battery is charged and you selected the Free Run running mode the time code continues to run even if you disconnect all other power sources However this is less accurate than when the camcorder is on e If you set an assignable button to Time Code Q 85 you can press the button to open the 00 00 TC UB Setup Time Code submenu 11 2 Setting the User Bit Setting the User Bit The user bit displa
158. om the AV OUT terminal is output as 480 59 94 59 94 Hz recordings or 576 50 00 50 00 Hz recordings If necessary you can superimpose the onscreen displays on the video displayed on the external monitor 1 114 Operating modes Video Output Configuration by Terminal Terminal System Frequency System Frequency set to 59 94 Hz set to 50 00 Hz HD Output 1080 59 94i 1080 50 00i HDMI OUT SD Output 480 59 94P 576 50 00P AV OUT SD Output 480 59 94i 576 50 00i You can use the L LCD VF Setup YY Zebra HD Output setting to display the zebra patterns on an external monitor HD output only 112 Connecting to an External Monitor Connecting to an External Monitor When you connect the camcorder to an external monitor for recording or playback use the terminal on the camcorder that matches the one you wish to use on the monitor Then select the video signal output configuration Q 111 Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA Connection Diagram We recommend that you power the camcorder from a household power outlet using the compact power adapter AV OUT terminal HDMI OUT terminal HDMI OUT E LJ STV 250N Stereo Video Cable optional HDMI cable commercially available a VIDEO IN AUDIO IN HDMI IN Sli Using the HDMI OUT Terminal The HDMI OUT terminal offers a digital connection and outputs both a video and audio signal The output sig
159. on of purchase e Asingle SD card cannot be used to record clips at different system frequencies 50 00 Hz recordings 59 94 Hz recordings e For details on the signal output from each terminal refer to Video Output Configuration 11 111 e Clips recorded using the 24P frame rate cannot be converted to standard definition using the camcorder Video Configuration System Frequency Bit Rate and Frame Rate Available bit rate and frame rate settings Bit Rat System Frequency System Frequency he Resolution Audio recording mode set to 59 94 Hz set to 50 00 Hz Available Frame Rate settings 24 Mbps LPCM Linear PCM 2ch 60i soi 24 Mbps 1920 x 1080 PF30 2 50i a 3 PF25 17 Mbps Dolby Digital 2ch PF24 7 Mbps 1440 x 1080 24P 1 The camcorder uses a variable bit rate VBR 2 Shooting at 30 frames per second progressive recorded as 60i Shooting at 24 frames per second progressive recorded as 60i a Shooting at 25 frames per second progressive recorded as 50i 92 Changing Main Camera Functions with the Joystick Changing Main Camera Functions with the Joystick You can adjust three main camera functions shutter speed white balance and ISO speed gain using only the joystick This section will explain the basic operation for changing a value For specific details about the functions please refer to the each function s section shutter speed LL 53 white balance LA 62
160. or any damage to this product and or accidents such as fire etc caused by the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories e g a leakage and or explosion of a battery pack Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis Optional Accessories Battery Packs When you need extra battery packs select from the following BP 950G BP 955 BP 970G BP 975 When you use battery packs bearing the Intelligent System mark the camcorder will communicate with the battery and display the remaining usage time accurate to 1 minute You can only use and charge these battery packs with camcorders and chargers compatible with Intelligent System 153 Charging Times Use the supplied CA 930 Compact Power Adapter 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 BP 950G BP 955 BP 970G BP 975 245 min 200 min 350 min 295 min Recording and Playback Times Recording and playback times given in the following tables are approximate and vary according to recording mode and charging recording or playback conditions The effective usage time of the battery pack may decrease when recording in cold surroundings when using the brighter screen settings etc EF lenses draw power from the ca
161. or bars and ARIB multi format HDTV color bars When System Frequency is set to 50 00 Hz Color Bars you can choose between EBU color bars and SMPTE standard definition Type color bars 1 Open the color bars Type submenu SMPTE or EBU PAR Camera Setup amp Color Bars YY Type Depending on the country region of 2 Select the type of color bars and then press the joystick purchase 3 Open the Enable submenu to activate the color bars PER Camera Setup Color Bars Y Enable PA Camera Setup 4 Select On and then press the joystick e The selected color bars appear on the screen and will be recorded when you press the START STOP button e Turning the camcorder off or changing the operating mode to MEDIA Enable mode will deactivate the color bars Gi NOTES e If you set an assignable button to Color Bars LZ 85 you can press the button to activate and deactivate the color bars Color Bars Off Recording an Audio Reference Signal D Audio Setup The camcorder can output a 1 kHz audio reference signal with the color bars Audio Input 1 Open the 1 kHz Tone submenu D Audio Setup YY Audio Input YY 1 kHz Tone 1 kHz Tone 2 Select the desired level and then press the joystick e Available levels are 12 dB 18 dB and 20 dB e Select Off to turn off the signal e The signal is output at the selected level and will be recorded when you press the START STOP
162. ording continuously into a temporary memory of approximately 3 seconds so when you press the START STOP button the clip will contain also approximately 3 seconds of video and audio recorded before you pressed the button This is especially useful when it is difficult to predict when to start recording Operating modes CAMERA 1 Open the Pre Rec submenu Other Functions Other Functions Pre Rec 2 Select On and then press the joystick Pre Rec e PRE REC STBY appears at the top of the screen 3 Press the START STOP button to begin recording Off e The rear and front tally lamps illuminate e PRE REC STBY changes to PRE REC while recording 4 Press the START STOP button again to stop recording e The camcorder records the clip including approximately 3 seconds of video and audio recorded before the START STOP button was pressed e Both tally lamps will go out and PRE REC STBY appears at the top of the screen Gi NOTES e During pre recording mode if the camcorder is left in record pause mode for approximately 1 hour a message will be displayed Q 146 After about 1 minute pre recording will be deactivated automatically Pre recording mode cannot be used with double slot recording deleting the last clip recorded or reviewing a recording During pre recording mode the time code will be recorded with the running mode LL 69 set to Free Run regardless of the previous setting When the time code
163. ot need to perform the rest of this procedure lf you selected Preset and would like to set the time code s initial value see the following section Setting the Time Code s Initial Value 3 After you select Preset open the time code Run submenu 00 00 TC UB Setup YY Time Code Y Run 4 Select the desired option and then press the joystick Options Preset The time code starts from an initial value you can select in advance The default initial time code is 00 00 00 00 The time codes running mode depends on the Run setting Rec Run The time code runs only while recording so clips recorded consecutively on the same SD card will have continuous time codes Free Run The time code starts running the moment you press the joystick to select this option and keeps running regardless of the camcorder s operation The camcorder will read the selected SD card and the time code will continue from the last recorded time code on the SD card The time code runs only while recording so clips recorded consecutively on the same SD card will have continuous time codes Setting the Time Code s Initial Value If you set the time code mode to Preset you can set the initial value of the time code 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 The camcorder generates a ti
164. paratus during lightning storms or 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as when es tor long pee of nate radiators heat registers stoves or other 13 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel apparatus including amplifiers that produce Servicing is required when the apparatus has heat been damaged in any way such as power supply 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Trademark Acknowledgements SD SDHC and SDXC Logos are trademarks of SD 3C LLC Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Apple Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries AVCHD and the AVCHD logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony pe DOLBY Corporation coco DIGITAL Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories STEREO CREATOR Dolby and the double D symbol are t
165. place or charge the battery pack There is not enough available space on both SD cards Delete some clips A 107 to free some space or replace the SD card A system error has occurred Turn off the camcorder and back on again If this does not solve the problem consult a Canon Service Center The tally lamps flash slowly 82 e 1 flash per second The combined available space on both SD cards is low Replace the SD card 52 appears in red on the screen An SD card error occurred Turn off the camcorder Remove and reinsert the SD card Initialize the SD card LA 40 if the display does not change back to normal The SD card is full Replace the SD card or delete some clips 11 107 or photos Q1 123 to free some space on the SD card Even after stopping recording the SD card access indicator stays illuminated in red The clip is being recorded This is not a malfunction E appears in yellow on the screen The camcorder s internal temperature has reached a predetermined level You can continue using the camera EJ appears in red on the screen In camera mode when Other Functions 0 Fan is set to Automatic the cooling fan will start automatically iy appears on the screen LENS appears on the screen The camcorder and lens cannot communicate normally Clean the lens s contacts and reattach the lens 144 Troubleshooting Picture and Sound Screen displays turn on an
166. r Speaker Q 85 you can press the button to adjust the headphone volume or built in speaker volume without using the menu ES A N SSS Sul K Rag Q A Qu Pi y Speaker monaural 05 headphone terminal 106 Clip Operations Clip Operations You can use the clip menu to copy clips delete clips and convert clips to standard definition Clip menu functions apply only to a single clip Selecting the same functions from the fr Other Functions Clips submenu you can perform the same operations on multiple clips selected clips or all clips Original AVCHD clips in the clips index screen only Operating modes MEDIA Using the Clip Menu 1 Select a clip and then press the joystick e The clip menu appears 2 Select the desired function and then press the joystick 3 Select OK and then press the joystick to perform the operation e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation 4 When the confirmation message appears press the joystick imeortant e Observe the following precautions while either of the SD card access indicators 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 Do not open the SD card compartment cover and do not remove the SD cards i NOTES e When performing clip operations make sure the LOCK switch on the SD cards used is not set to prevent writing Copying Clips You c
167. r under normal use against defective materials or workmanship as follows Parts At Canon USA s option defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or comparable rebuilt parts for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase Labor For a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase labor will be provided free of charge by Canon USA s factory service centers or designated service facilities located in the United States When returning Products under this warranty you must pre pay the shipping charges and you must enclose a copy of the Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase with a complete explanation of the problem During the ONE YEAR warranty period repairs will be made and the Products will be return shipped to you free of charge For repairs after the warranty period is over you will be given an estimate of the cost of repair and an opportunity to approve or disapprove of the repair expense before it is incurred If you approve repairs will be made and the Products will be returned to you at your risk and expense If you disapprove we will return ship the Products to you at no charge to you to an address within the United States This limited warranty only applies if the Products are used in conjunction with compatible computer equipment and compatible software as to which items Canon USA will have no responsibility Canon USA shall have no responsibility under this limited warranty for use of the Products in conjunction with
168. r close to buildings Note that when you use this setting some low frequency sounds may be suppressed along with the sound of wind Selecting the Built in Microphone s Sensitivity 1 Open the Int Mic Sensitivity submenu D Audio Setup amp Audio Input amp Int Mic Sensitivity 2 Select the desired option and then press the joystick Options Normal For recording audio under usual conditions High For recording audio at a higher volume 6 dB Activating the Microphone Attenuator If the audio level is too high and the sound sounds distorted when recording with the built in microphone or an external microphone connected to the MIC terminal activate the microphone attenuator built in microphone 12 dB external microphone MIC terminal 20 dB 1 Open the MIC nt Mic Att submenu D Audio Setup amp Audio Input PY MIC Int Mic Att 2 Select On and then press the joystick Recording Audio D Audio Setup Audio Input Int Mic Low Cut Off D Audio Setup Audio Input Int Mic Sensitivity Normal D Audio Setup Audio Input MIC Int Mic Att Off 3 76 Recording Audio Using 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 Switching Between Microphone and Line Input E CD 1 Set the AUDIO IN switch of t
169. rademarks of Dolby Laboratories Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG 2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG 2 PATENT PORTFOLIO WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA L L C 250 STEELE STREET SUITE 300 DENVER COLORADO 80206 This product is licensed under AT amp T patents for the MPEG 4 standard and may be used for encoding MPEG 4 compliant video and or decoding MPEG 4 compliant video that was encoded only 1 for a personal and non commercial purpose or 2 by a video provider licensed under the AT amp T patents to provide MPEG 4 compliant video No license is granted or implied for any other use for MPEG 4 standard Highlights of the EOS C100 The Canon HD Camcorder EOS C100 is a versatile camcorder that combines the power of our latest CMOS sensor and interchangeable lenses with the convenience of a compact size The following are just some of the many features that will helo turn your creative vision into reality HD Recording Large Super 35mm CMOS sensor and DIGIC DV Ill image processor The camcorder is equipped with a large Super 35mm CMOS sensor that captures video at an effectiv
170. rchased in Canada This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of your Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase The Products are warranted to the original end user purchaser when delivered in new condition in its original container under normal use against defective materials or workmanship as follows Parts At Canon Canada s option defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or comparable rebuilt parts for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase Labor For a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase labor will be provided free of charge by Canon Canada s factory service center or designated service facilities located in Canada When returning Products under this warranty you must pre pay the shipping charges and you must enclose a copy of the Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase with a complete explanation of the problem During the ONE YEAR warranty period repairs will be made and the Products will be return shipped to you free of charge For repairs after the warranty period is over you will be given an estimate of the cost of repair and an opportunity to approve or disapprove of the repair expense before it is incurred If you approve repairs will be made and the Products will be returned to you at your risk and expense If you disapprove we will return ship the Products to you at no charge to you to an address within Canada This limited warranty only applies if the Products are used in conjunction
171. rder refer to this section Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists 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 You are using a battery pack that is not compatible for use with this camcorder Use a recommended battery pack CQ 153 Cannot charge the battery pack The temperature of the battery pack is outside the charging range If the battery pack s temperature is below 0 C 32 F warm it before charging it if it is above 40 C 104 F let the battery pack cool down before charging it Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 C and 40 C 32 F and 104 F The battery pack is faulty Replace the battery pack The battery pack is exhausted extremely quickly even at normal temperatures Check the Battery Hour Meter status screen LL 138 to see whether the battery pack is at the end of its service life If so buy a new battery pack Recording The camcorder s controls are not responsive disabled The grip unit s plug may not be correctly connected to the camcorder When attaching the grip unit to the camcorder make sure the grip unit s plug is firmly inserted all the way into the connection terminal on the camcorder 0 35 If you changed the angle o
172. rder with a household terminal power outlet you can change the battery pack while the power is on Turning the Camcorder On and Off The camcorder has two operating modes CAMERA camera mode for making recordings and MEDIA menia mode for playing back recordings Select the operating mode using the switch To turn on the camcorder Set the switch to CAMERA for camera mode or MEDIA for menia mode POWER a OWER pat CAMERA CAMER MEDIA e MEDIA e To turn off the camcorder Set the switch to OFF POWER a pr CAMERA 7 moi SA CAMERA mode MEDIA mode 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 25 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 Clock Set Date Time 1 Push the joystick up down to change the month day then push it right to move to the next field e To move to the next field you can also press the joystick Itself 2 Change the rest of the fields in the same way 3 Select Set and then press the joystick to start the clock and close the screen Gi NOTES e You can change the date format and the clock format 12 24 hours with the f Other Functions 0 Set Clock 0 Date Format set
173. re pronounced than those of Normal 2 Cine 1 or Cine 2 Use Cine 1 for a gamma curve that results in a picture with a cinema like feel and cinema like tones Cine 2 has softer contrasts than does Cine 1 but is also suitable for creating a cinema like picture EOS Std This gamma curve approximates the look of an EOS digital SLR camera when the picture style is set to Standard high contrast vibrant colors Wide DR Applies a gamma curve with a very wide dynamic range optimized for playback on an HDTV Canon Log Applies a logarithmic gamma curve for outstanding dynamic range Requires image processing in post production Gamma Canon log ee Se Normal 2 3 4 Cine 1 Cine 2 Se ee a 2 3 6 Normal 1 Normal 4 Wide DR Gamma Normal 3 Canon Log Normal 1 2 Input Input 92 Custom Picture Settings 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 Red 50 to 50 Default 0 Green 50 to 50 Default 0 Blue 50 to 50 Default 0 Black Gamma Controls the lower part of the gamma curve dark areas of the image When Gamma is set to Wide DR or Canon Log this setting has n
174. rely appear as bright colored dots on the screen This is the nature of CMOS image sensors and does not represent a malfunction Adjusting the black balance 11 43 may help solve the problem The effects of the damage may be more noticeable when the camcorder is used in places subject to high temperatures when a high ISO speed or gain level is used and when slow shutter speeds are used Abnormal images appear on the screen and the camcorder cannot record properly While recording using an almost empty battery pack together with the compact power adapter the compact power adapter was inadvertently disconnected or the power supply was suddenly interrupted Reconnect the compact power adapter and turn the camcorder off and then on again or replace the battery pack with a fully charged one Changing between recording REC and record pause STBY takes longer than usual When the SD card contains a large number of clips some operations may take longer than usual Save your clips LL 117 and initialize the SD card Q 40 Alternatively replace the SD card Troubleshooting The camcorder cannot record to an SD card properly This may occur as recordings are made and deleted over time Save your clips LZ 117 and initialize the SD card 11 40 After using the camcorder for a long time it becomes hot The camcorder may become hot after using it continuously for long periods of time this is not a malfunction If the camcorder becom
175. rom the external monitor Disconnect the HDMI cable and then restore the connection or turn the camcorder off and then on again The computer does not recognize the camcorder even though the camcorder is connected correctly Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder After a short while turn it on again and restore the connection Connect the camcorder to a different USB port on the computer List of Messages Refer to this section if a message appears on the screen The messages in this section appear in alphabetical order Accessing 1A s gt 1B_ Do not remove You opened the SD card compartment cover while the camcorder was accessing the SD card Close the SD card compartment cover Camera e Lens communication error Clean the lens s contacts and reattach the lens The camcorder cannot correctly communicate with the lens due to dirty lens contacts After the message disappears the LENS icon appears on the screen Clean the lens s contacts and reattach the lens Cannot acquire battery information Battery information can be displayed only for batteries bearing the Intelligent System mark Cannot acquire battery information Continue using this battery pack If you are using a battery pack that bears the Intelligent System mark there may be a problem with the camcorder or battery pack Consult a Canon Service Center Cannot play back The file control information is corrupted or there was a decoder error Tur
176. rpness Sets the sharpness of the output and recording signal Level Sets the sharpness level This setting can be adjusted from 10 to 50 Default 0 H Detail Freq Sets the center frequency of horizontal sharpness Setting higher values increases the frequency which in turn increases the sharpness This setting can be adjusted from 8 to 8 Default 0 Coring Reduces noise artifacts caused by high sharpness levels Level Sets the coring level Higher values prevent sharpness from being applied to minute details resulting in less noise This setting can be adjusted from 30 to 50 Default 0 D Ofst You can use D Ofst D Curve and D Depth to adjust the coring level based on brightness D Ofst sets the coring level of the minimum brightness level This setting can be adjusted from O to 50 Default O D Curve Sets the curve of the coring adjustment This curve is the change from Level to D Ofst This setting can be adjusted from O to 8 Default O D Depth Sets a multiplier to D Ofst that determines the coring level adjustment based on brightness Positive values raise the coring level in dark areas and negative values lower the level This setting can be adjusted from 4 to 4 Default 0 HV Detail Bal Adjusts the ratio between horizontal and vertical detail Higher values emphasize vertical detail while lower values emphasize horizontal detail This setting can be adjusted from 8 to 8
177. s CAMERA Preparing to Record 1 Attach the handle unit grip unit etc as necessary to build the desired configuration 0 29 2 Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder 9 22 3 Insert an SD card into an SD card slot 1 39 e Insert another SD card into the other SD card slot to use relay recording LZ 41 or double slot recording LA 41 4 Attach a lens LU 29 5 Adjust the viewfinder Recording 1 Set the switch to CAMERA M 24 e The camcorder turns on in mode and enters record pause mode e At first both SD card access indicators will illuminate in red After a moment the access indicator of the SD card slot selected for recording will turn green and the other access indicator will go out Access indicators 45 46 Recording Video 2 Press the START STOP button to begin recording 3 Press the START STOP button to pause the recording k k 4 important Clip refers to one movie unit from the point you press the START STOP button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording e Recording starts The rear and front tally lamps illuminate and the recording indicator G REC appears at the top of the screen e You can use the START STOP button on the grip unit the camcorder s body on the front next to the lens mount or the handle unit e The clip is recorded to the SD card and the camcorder enters record pause mode Both tally lamps will go out Observe th
178. s amp Copy All 2 Select OK and then press the joystick e All of the clips on the selected SD card will be copied to the other SD card e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation e While the clips are being copied you can press the joystick to cancel 3 When the confirmation message appears press the joystick Deleting Clips You can delete clips you are not interested in keeping from the SD card Deleting a Single Clip 1 Select the desired clip and then press the joystick to open the clip menu 2 Select Delete Clip and then press the joystick 3 Select OK and then press the joystick e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation e While the clip is being deleted the operation cannot be canceled 4 When the confirmation message appears press the joystick Clip Operations Other Functions Clips Copy Select fr Other Functions Clips Copy All 107 108 Clip Operations Deleting a Selection of Clips Other Functions 1 Open the clip selection index screen Other Functions 09 Clips 49 Delete 09 Select Clips 2 Using the joystick bring the orange selection frame to a clip you wish to delete and then press the joystick Delete e A checkmark W will appear next to the clip s thumbnail to indicate it was selected Press the joystick again to remove the checkmark Select e Repeat this step to select all the clips you wish to delete The total
179. s Increment 2 Select 1 2 stop 1 3 stop or Fine and then press the joystick Iris Increment Changing the Aperture Value 1 3 stop Turn the control dial to adjust the aperture e The selected aperture value will appear on the lower left of the screen e When PER Camera Setup YY Iris 09 Iris Increment is set to Fine the actual increments will be smaller than 1 3 stop but the onscreen display will show the closest 1 3 stop aperture value i NOTES e When using an EF lens with no lens contacts such as a Canon EF Cinema lens you cannot adjust the aperture using the camcorder Adjust the aperture using the lens e You can use the fr Other Functions Custom Function 6 Grip Ctrl Dial Dir setting QA 98 to change the direction of the adjustment when you turn the control dial e f you are using an EF lens that can correct the aperture value according to the position of the zoom you can use the MW Camera Setup iris Zoom lris Correct setting to select whether to maintain the f stop as you Zoom e If you set an assignable button to Iris or Iris Q4 85 you can press the button to respectively open up or close the aperture 60 Adjusting the Aperture Momentary Automatic Aperture Push Auto Iris Press the PUSH AUTO IRIS button to have the camcorder automatically adjust the aperture f stop for an optimal exposure Hold down the PUSH AUTO IRIS button e The camcorder will automatic
180. ss the CANCEL button to close the screen without setting the time code 5 Select Set and then press the joystick to close the screen e f the running mode is set to Free Run the time code will start running from the selected time code the moment you press the joystick Selecting Drop or Non Drop Frame When f Other Functions System Frequency is set to 59 94 Hz you can select between a drop frame DF or non drop frame NDF time 00 00 TC UB Setup code depending on how you plan to use your recordings Time Code In the following cases the time code is set to non drop frame NDF and cannot be changed DF NDF f Other Functions Y System Frequency is set to 50 00 HZ f Other Functions 6Y System Frequency is set to 59 94 Hz and DF the frame rate is set to 24P 1 Open the DF NDF submenu 00 00 TC UB Setup YY Time Code Y DF NDF 2 Select DF or NDF and then press the joystick e The time code display will differ depending on the setting When you select DF the time code will appear as 00 00 00 00 when you select NDF it will appear as 00 00 00 00 Putting the Time Code Display on Hold If you set an assignable button to Time Code Hold QJ 85 you can press the button to freeze the display of the time code While the time code display is put on hold H will appear on the screen next to the time code The time code continues to run normally while the time code display is on h
181. ssage appears press the joystick Deleting All Photos 1 From the Photos index screen open the Photos Delete All screen f Other Functions Photos 0 Delete e All 2 Select OK and then press the joystick e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation e While the photos are being deleted you can press the joystick to cancel 3 When the confirmation message appears press the joystick important e Be careful when deleting photos Deleted photos cannot be recovered f Other Functions Photos Delete Select Other Functions Photos Delete All e Photos that were protected using other devices cannot be deleted with the camcorder Photo Operations 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 MEDIA 125 Copying a File from the Playback Screen 1 Display the photo with the custom picture file to be copied LZ 121 2 Press the joystick to open the photo menu 3 Select Copy File and then press the joystick e The W Data 1 3 screen appears with a file slot in the camcorder highlighted in orange e Alternatively you can press the CUSTOM PICTURE button e You can push the joystick up down to display the fa Data 2 3 and MJ Data 3 3 screens 4 Push the joystick left right to select the desired file slot and then press
182. ter will limit the amplitude of audio input signals when they exceed 6 dBFS Use the PM Audio Setup amp Audio Input 49 Limiter setting We recommend using headphones when adjusting the audio level If the input level is too high audio may become distorted even if the audio level indicator shows an appropriate level If you set an assignable button to Audio Level Q 85 you can press the button to turn the onscreen audio level indicator on and off CH1 CH2 audio level switches Cf 78 Recording Audio Adjusting the Microphone s Sensitivity You can adjust the microphone s sensitivity if the XLR terminal switch is set to MIC or MIC 48V 1 Open the desired XLR terminal s sensitivity submenu D Audio Setup amp Audio Input amp XLR1 Mic Trimming or XLR2 Mic Trimming 2 Select the desired level and then press the joystick Available Sensitivity Levels J Audio Setup 12 dB 6 dB 0 dB 6 dB 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 M Audio Setup switch is set to MIC or MIC 48V Audio Input 1 Open the desired XLR terminal s microphone attenuator submenu D Audio Setup amp Audio Input PY XLR1 Mic Att or XLR2 Mic IXLR1 Mic Att E o XLR2 Mic Att 2 Select On and then press the joystick Off Monitoring the A
183. the day before to ensure a full charge e We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need e To charge the battery pack disconnect the DC cable from the compact power adapter Attaching the Battery Pack 1 Set the switch to OFF 2 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 Removing the Battery Pack 1 Set the switch to OFF 2 Push the BATTERY RELEASE latch in the direction of the arrow While holding it down slide the battery pack toward the right and then pull it out BATTERY RELEASE Preparing the Power Supply Checking the Remaining Battery Charge When the camcorder is turned on you can check the remaining battery charge by looking at any recording playback screen or the Battery Hour Meter status screen Q4 138 When the camcorder is turned off use one of the following methods to check the approximate remaining battery charge of a battery compatible with Intelligent System 23 Press the CHECK button on the battery pack An indicator will light for approximately 3 seconds and show the approximate remaining battery charge o o o 0 25 e O O 26 50 AA se e ol 51 75 PGN ISC a 76 100 CHECK button Press the BATT INFO button to display the approximate remaining battery charge for about 5 seconds Depending o
184. the joystick up down to select the information to display e Select Off to record without displaying the date and time 5 Press the joystick and then press the MENU button to close the menu e The selected date time display will appear at the bottom left of the screen Changing the Language The default language of the camcorder is English You can change it to German Spanish French Italian Polish Russian Simplified Chinese Korean or Japanese Please note that some settings and screens will be Language E displayed in English regardless of the language setting Other Functions English Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA 1 Press the MENU button 2 Push the joystick up down to select f Other Functions 3 Select Language in a similar fashion 4 Push the joystick up down to select a language 5 Press the joystick to change the language and then press the MENU button to close the menu Using the Menus Using the Menus In camera 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 MEDIA mode press the MENU button to open the menu for general Ot settings or press the joystick to open the clip menu for clip operations For details about the available menu options and settings refer to Menu Options LA 127
185. the left audio channel and audio from CH2 is output from the right audio channel CH1 CH1 Audio from CH1 is output from both the left and right audio channels CH2 CH2 Audio from CH2 is output from both the left and right audio channels AII All Audio from CH1 and CH2 is mixed and output from both the left and right audio channels Gi NOTES e If you set an assignable button to Audio Output CH Q4 85 you can press the button to change the audio channel directly 116 Audio Output Selecting the Output Level of the AV OUT Terminal You can select the output level of audio that is output from the AV OUT terminal Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA 1 Open the audio ouput Level submenu D Audio Setup amp Audio Output amp Level 2 Select the desired level and then press the joystick Options 1 Vrms The audio output level is normal 2 Vrms The audio output level is 6 dB higher i NOTES e This setting does not affect audio output to headphones Audio Setup Audio Output Level 1 Vrms Saving Clips to a Computer Saving Clips to a Computer Using the supplied software Data Import Utility to save your clips you have the additional advantage of automatically joining clips that were saved as multiple files so you can work with them as single clips with the editing software of your choice 117 Operating modes MEDIA Saving Clips Using Data Import Utility e Save clips to t
186. the screen e The SD card access indicator will illuminate in red as the photo is being recorded 5 Press the M button to stop playback imeortant e Observe the following precautions while either of the SD card access indicators 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 Do not open the SD card compartment cover and do not remove the SD cards Taking Photos Gi NOTES e f the LOCK switch on the SD card selected for recording is set to prevent writing you will not be able to record a photo Change the position of the LOCK switch in advance 120 e Even if f Other Functions Y Custom Function Scan Reverse Rec QA 98 is set to a setting other T than Off photos will not be inverted Photo Playback You can view the photos that you took with the camcorder Operating modes MEDIA Displaying the Photos Index Screen Display the Photos index screen to view photos 1 Set the GWE switch to MEDIA e The camcorder switches to MEDIA mode and the clip index screen appears 2 Press the INDEX button e The index screen selection menu appears 3 Select Photos and then press the joystick e The Photos index screen appears e After you are finished viewing photos press the INDEX button to return to the clip index screen Viewing Photos 1 Move the orange selection frame to the desired photo 2 Press the
187. tick 3 Change the setting to the desired level and then press the joystick e Refer to Available Custom Picture Settings LA 91 for details on the various settings e Repeat steps 2 and 3 for other settings as necessary 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 E E Fine Tunin 1 After selecting a file open the Reset submenu gl E 2 Fine Tuning Y Reset 2 Select the desired default values and then press the joystick e Select NEUTRAL to reset to neutral default values equivalent to not using custom picture settings at all or one of the preset settings CINEMA Wide DR or EOS Std if you want to replicate these preset settings for example as a starting point to edit them further Reset 3 Select OK and then press the joystick Renaming Custom Picture Files E 2 Fine Tunin 1 After selecting a file open the Rename submenu gl E Fine Tuning Y Rename e A screen appears that displays the current file name with an orange selection frame on the first character Rename 2 Push the joystick up down to select an alphanumeric character or symbol and then press the joystick to move to the next field e Change the rest of the name in the same way 3 Select Set and then press the joystick 4 Press the CUSTOM PICTURE button to exit the custom picture menu and apply the selecte
188. tick View Assist will appear on the lower left of the screen Off 98 Customizing Functions and Onscreen Displays Customizing Functions and Onscreen Displays Customize the camcorder to match your shooting style and needs Use the f Other Functions Custom Function setting to adjust how some of the camcorder s controls and functions operate in camera mode Similarly use the L LCD VF Setup Custom Display 1 or Custom Display 2 setting to customize the onscreen displays that appear during recording You can save these preferences along with other menu settings to an SD card and use them again later 1 99 Customizing Functions l Other Functions The following table describes which functions can be customized using Custom Function Custom Function Operating modes CAMERA 1 Open the Custom Function submenu fr Other Functions amp Custom Function 2 Select the desired function 3 Change the setting option and then press the joystick Customizable Functions with Custom Function Menu item Description Shockless WB When this function is set to On it creates a softer transition when the white balance is changed AE Response Controls the camcorder s response Fast Normal or Slow when you change the automatic exposure setting Grip Ctrl Dial Dir Changes the direction of the adjustment Normal or Reverse when operating the control dial on the grip unit
189. ting e You can also change the date and time later on not during the initial setup with the f Other Functions 6 Set Clock 69 Date Time setting e When the built in rechargeable lithium battery is exhausted the date and time setting may be lost In such case recharge the built in lithium battery Q4 150 and set the time zone date and time again Changing the Time Zone Other Functions Change the time zone to match the time zone of your location The default setting is UTC 05 00 New York or UTC 01 00 Central Europe Time Zone depending on the country region of purchase The time zones are based on Coordinated Universal Time UTC UTC 05 00 New York or Operating modes UTC 01 00 Central Europe 1 Press the MENU button Depending on the country region 2 Push the joystick up down to select f Other Functions of purchase 3 Select Time Zone in a similar fashion 4 Push the joystick up down to change the time zone 5 Press the joystick to set the time zone and then press the MENU button to close the menu 26 Date Time and Language Settings Displaying the Date and Time while Recording LA LCD VF Setup You can display the date and time on the screen Operating modes CAMERA Custom Display 2 1 Press the MENU button Date Time 2 Push the joystick up down to select L LCD VF Setup 3 Select Custom Display 2 and then Date Time in a similar fashion Off 4 Push
190. to cancel the magnification The magnification that appears on the LCD screen and on the viewfinder screen is different The magnification also differs based on the video configuration i NOTES e Peaking Magnification appears only on the camcorder screen It will not appear on an external monitor connected to the camcorder and will not affect your recordings e You can use the L LCD VF Setup 6 Peaking 1 and Peaking 2 settings to set the color gain and frequency of the two peaking levels independently of each other e The camcorder features professional video scopes Q 80 You can display the edge monitor to help you focus even more accurately CA LCD VF Setup Select under Peaking Peaking 1 e You can use peaking together with the edge monitor In such case The gain and frequency of the peaking effect will be adjusted automatically according to the gain settings of the edge monitor e You can use the f Other Functions Y Custom Function Y Magn Add Disp setting QA 98 to select an additional assistance display peaking or the edge monitor to also be displayed when magnification is used 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 affe
191. tor approx 1 53 for 3Smm equivalent focal length ND Filter Built in Off 2 4 or 6 stops manual White Balance Custom white balance two sets A and B two preset settings daylight 5 400 K and incandescent lamp 3 200 K that can be further fine tuned color temperature setting 2 000 K to 15 000 K automatic white balance Iris Manual 1 2 stop increments 1 3 stop increments fine tuning automatic push auto iris ISO Speed 1 stop increments ISO 320 ISO 400 to ISO 12800 ISO 20000 1 3 stop increments ISO 320 to ISO 20000 Gain 6 dB to 30 dB 8 dB increments O dB to 24 dB fine tuning in 0 5 dB increments Shutter Speed Speed 1 3 stop increments 1 4 stop increments angle clear scan slow off Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction Available for Canon EF lenses Some Canon EF lenses are not compatible with peripheral illumination correction Sensor Sensitivity ISO 640 0 dB 2000 lux 89 9 reflection F9 1920x1080 at 60 GWM F10 1920x1080 at 50i S N Ratio ISO 850 using Canon Log gamma 54 dB typical 1920x1080 BERGER at PF30 GME at PF25 Recording System 156 Specifications Subject Illumination 24 dB with an f 1 2 lens ELERA 0 30 lux PF30 shutter speed 1 30 EME 0 25 lux PF25 shutter speed 1 25 Size of Photos 1920x1080 pixels Terminals HDMI OUT Terminal HDMI connector output only supports time code output AV OUT Terminal 3 5 mm stereo minijack outp
192. trix changes the tint of the picture along the magenta red and green cyan gradations This setting can be adjusted from 50 to 50 Default 0 G B The G B matrix changes the tint of the picture along the magenta blue and green yellow gradations This setting can be adjusted from 50 to 50 Default 0 B R The B R matrix changes the tint of the picture along the yellow red and blue cyan gradations This setting can be adjusted from 50 to 50 Default 0 Custom Picture Settings B G The B G matrix changes the tint of the picture along the yellow green and blue magenta gradations This setting can be adjusted from 50 to 50 Default 0 White Balance Adjusts the amount of white balance throughout the whole image R Gain Adjust the intensity of red tones This setting can be adjusted from 50 to 50 Default 0 B Gain Adjust the intensity of blue tones This setting can be adjusted from 50 to 50 Default 0 Color Correction The camcorder detects the characteristics of a certain color color phase chroma area and Y level and corrects them when recording You can set the color correction for up to two different areas A and B Select Area Selects the area or areas to correct Available options are Area A Area B and Area A amp B Select Off to turn this setting off Default Off Area A Setting Determines the area in which colors will be corrected Phase Adjusts the color phase for are
193. ttings e To apply the file s settings press the CUSTOM PICTURE button to exit the custom picture menu An icon representing the selected custom picture file will appear on the left of the screen e To perform other operations on the file continue with the following procedures Preset Custom Picture Files By default the custom picture files in the camcorder in file slots C7 to C9 are protected Remove the protection LL 89 to edit the file The following describes when to use the preset files C7 EOS Std Reproduces the image quality and look high contrast vibrant colors of an EOS digital SLR camera with its picture style set to Standard C8 Wide DR Applies a gamma curve with a very wide dynamic range and an appropriate color matrix that nevertheless do not require post production processing C9 CINEMA Uses the Canon Log gamma and color matrix for an outstanding dynamic range and an image suitable for processing in post production Custom Picture Settings Editing a Custom Picture File s Settings This procedure describes how to change the custom picture settings in detail when you want maximum control over the image In addition the camcorder offers an easier more intuitive way to adjust only the gamma curve and white balance settings using a simplified graphical interface LL 96 89 1 After selecting a file select E Fine Tuning and then press the joystick OS 2 Select a setting and then press the joys
194. tup Character Display is set to Ext Out Set it to VF Audio cannot be recorded The audio input switch is not set correctly Q 73 or the audio recording level is not set correctly JJ 74 77 An external microphone connected to the XLR terminal requires phantom power Set the XLR terminal switch to MIC 48V LO 76 Audio is recorded at an extremely low level The AUDIO LEVEL switch is set to M and the recording level is set too low When using the MIC terminal Audio Setup Audio Input amp MIC Mode is set to Manual and the MIC Level setting is too low Check the audio level meter on the screen and adjust the audio level correctly J 74 77 The microphone attenuator is on Turn off the microphone attenuator 1 75 78 Sound is distorted or is recorded at lower levels When recording near loud sounds such as fireworks shows or concerts sound may become distorted or it may not be recorded at the actual levels Activate the microphone attenuator 1 75 78 or adjust the audio recording level manually J 74 77 The picture is displayed correctly but there is no sound from the built in speaker Speaker volume is turned off Adjust the volume LZ 104 If headphones are connected to the camcorder disconnect them SD Cards and Accessories Cannot insert the SD card The SD card you are trying to insert is not facing the correct direction Turn it over and insert it Cannot record on the SD c
195. udio with Headphones Connect headphones to the headphone terminal to monitor the recorded audio You can adjust the headphone volume with the D Audio Setup amp Audio Output Headphone Volume setting For 50 00 Hz recordings use commercially available headphones with a cable no longer than 3 m i NOTES e f you set an assignable button to Headphone or Headphone LL 85 you can press the button to adjust the headphone volume without using the menu e When you are monitoring the audio you can choose to synchronize the audio signal with the video signal or monitor the audio in real time Use the J Audio Setup Y Audio Output amp Monitor Delay setting to select the method Note that there will be a slight delay when you monitor in real time Regardless of the setting however the audio and video signals recorded will be synchronized Q headphone terminal Color Bars Audio Reference Signal Color 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 HDMI OUT terminal AV OUT terminal and headphone terminal audio reference signal only Operating modes CAMERA Recording Color Bars l PAR Camera Setup The types of color bars available depend on the camcorder s system frequency setting When System Frequency is set to 59 94 Hz you can choose between SMPTE standard definition col
196. uminates in red perform the following Turn off the Camcorder and remove and reinsert the SD card If the SD card access indicator illuminates in green you can resume recording playback If the problem persists save your recordings 11 117 and initialize the SD card 9 40 Check the data on amp A B Initializing the card is also recommended The SD card cannot be used for any of the following reasons e A problem has occurred with the SD card e The camcorder cannot read the SD card s data e The SD card was initialized using a computer e The SD card has been partitioned Save your clips QJ 117 and initialize the SD card LA 40 Data on s A s B needs recovering Attempt to recover If data on the SD card is corrupted such as when the power suddenly turned off while recording the data must be recovered When this message appears select OK and then press the joystick Data on s A s B needs recovering Change the position of the LOCK switch on the memory card This message will appear the next time you turn on the camcorder if power supply was accidentally interrupted while the camcorder was writing on the SD card and later the position of the SD card s LOCK switch was changed to prevent erasure Change the position of the LOCK switch Fan error The cooling fan has stopped working or may not be working properly Consult a Canon Service Center File name error The folder and file numbers have reached their max
197. ure Digital SD cards You can even make lengthy recordings without worry because the camcorder features two SD card slots When one SD card becomes full the recording will automatically continue on the other one when you use relay recording QQ 41 In addition using double slot recording LL 41 lets you record the same clip simultaneously to both SD cards Enhanced automatic functions The camera features a variety of automatic functions to support a simple one person operation These include Push auto iris QA 60 for automatic aperture adjustment as long as you press and hold the button automatic white balance A 63 to let the camcorder continuously adjust the optimal white balance setting and One shot AF 4 64 to let the camcorder focus automatically one time Versatile Artistic Expression Custom picture settings With custom picture settings Q4 88 you can enjoy unparalleled image control to deliver the look you want by adjusting parameters such as gamma and sharoness The camcorder also features a new easy interface that lets you adjust the gamma curve and white balance using an intuitive graph The custom picture settings can be saved onto an SD card which allows multiple C100 camcorders to use the same settings Wide DR gamma and Canon Log gamma 1 49 97 for cinematic recordings Wide DR gamma is a gamma curve that offers an impressive dynamic range and was developed with playback on an HDTV in mind Video ed
198. ure 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 4 53 Operating modes CAMERA Turn the ND FILTER dial toward the or direction to select the desired ND filter setting e Turning the dial up in the direction will change the ND filter setting in the following order ND1 2 stops gt ND2 4 stops gt ND3 6 stops gt ND filter off Turning the dial down in the direction will cycle through the settings in reverse order Gi NOTES e Depending on the scene the color may change when turning the ND filter on off Setting a custom white balance Q 62 may be effective in such case Adjusting the Aperture Adjusting the Aperture 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 Operating modes CAMERA Manual Aperture Control You can adjust the aperture value of most EF lenses using the control dial on the grip unit Available aperture values will vary depending on the EF lens attached to the camcorder Selecting the Increment Scale to Use When Adjusting the DER Camera Setup Aperture 1 Open the Iris Increment submenu Iris PAR Camera Setup NY Iris Iri
199. ush the joystick right or press the joystick e The orange selection frame will appear on a setting option e Press the CANCEL button to return to the previous submenu 6 Push the joystick up down to select the desired setting option and then press the joystick e Depending on the menu item additional selections may be necessary 7 Press the MENU button to close the menu i NOTES e Unavailable items may appear grayed out e Pressing the MENU button at any time closes the menu e You can check some of the current menu settings on the status screens A 135 28 Using the Menus Using the Customized Submenu My Menu You can register up to 14 frequently used menu settings under the My Menu submenu for easy access Furthermore if you set an assignable button to My Menu LL 85 you can press the button to access your registered menu settings even faster and more easily Adding Menu Settings x My Menu 1 Open the My Menu Register screen MM My Menu 6 Edit 44 Register Edit e The menu will change to blue to indicate you are selecting menu settings to add to the My Menu submenu Register 2 Navigate the menus to find the menu setting you want to add and then press the joystick 3 Select OK and then press the joystick twice e The menu setting you registered will now appear under the My Menu submenu Rearranging Menu Settings De My Menu 1 Open the My Menu Move screen Mk My Menu 6 Edit amp Move Edit
200. ut only Video 1 Vp p 75 Q unbalanced Audio 10 dBV 47 kQ load 3 kQ or less USB Terminal mini B Hi Speed USB output only MIC Terminal 3 5 mm stereo mini jack 72 dBV manual volume center full scale 18 dB 600 Q Microphone attenuator 20 dB Headphone Terminal 3 5 mm stereo mini jack OO to 12 dBV 16 Q load volume range Min to Max 50 Q or less REMOTE Terminal 2 5 mm stereo mini jack Grip Unit Connection Terminal Proprietary connector for the supplied Grip Unit connection plug Power Others Power Supply rated 7 4 V DC battery pack 8 4 V DC DC IN Power Consumption recording at 24 Mbps 24 Mbps LPCM viewfinder LCD screen normal brightness LCD screen and viewfinder 8 1 W Gin 7 6 W Viewfinder only 7 1 N Gn 7 3 W Maximum rated power consumption 19 6 W Operating Temperature O 40 C 32 104 F Dimensions W x H x D Minimal configuration with thumb rest 135 x 170 x 129 mm 5 3 x 6 7 x 5 1 in Configuration with grip unit 182 x 170 x 129 mm 7 2 x 6 7 x 5 1 in Configuration with handle unit and grip unit 182 x 281 x 263 mm 7 2 x 11 1 x 9 3 in All dimensions are approximate Weight Camcorder unit only 1 020 g 2 2 Ib Camcorder with grip unit and grip belt BP 955 battery pack and two SD cards 1 475 g 3 3 Ib Camcorder with grip unit and grip belt handle unit BP 955 battery pack and two SD cards 1 835 g 4 0 Ib All weights are appro
201. ximate Specifications Modular Units Handle Unit Modular unit includes a cold accessory shoe and socket for 0 64 cm 1 4 in screws for other accessories built in microphone XLR terminals and related audio controls 157 e CH1 CH2 Terminals XLR jack pin1 shield pin2 hot pin3 cold 2 sets Sensitivity MIC setting 60 dBu manual volume center full scale 18 dB 600 2 LINE setting 4 dBu manual volume center full scale 18 dB 10 kQ Microphone attenuator 20 dB e Microphone Stereo electret condenser microphone e Weight Approx 360 g 12 7 oz Grip Unit Modular unit can be attached at any of 24 positions 15 intervals includes limited recording controls e Weight Approx 230 g 8 1 oz CA 930 Compact Power Adapter e Power Supply 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz e Rated Output Consumption 8 4 V DC 24 W e Operating Temperature O 40 C 82 104 F e Dimensions W x H x D Approx 85 x 51 x 110 mm 8 8 x 2 0 x 4 3 in e Weight 240 g 8 5 oz BP 955 Battery Pack e Battery Type Rechargeable lithium ion battery compatible with Intelligent System e Rated Voltage 7 4 V DC e Operating Temperature O 40 C 82 104 F e Battery Capacity Typical 5 200 mAh Minimum 37 Wh 4 900 mAh e Dimensions W x H x D 38 2 x 43 5 x 70 5 mm 1 5 x 1 7 x 2 8 in e Weight 220 g 7 8 oz Weight and dimensions are approximate Errors and omissions excepted The information in this manu
202. y can be selected from the date or the time of recording or an identification code consisting of 8 characters in the 00 00 TC UB Setup hexadecimal system There are sixteen possible characters the numbers O to 9 and the letters A to F User Bit Operating modes CAMERA eee Type 1 Open the user bit Type submenu Setting 00 00 TC UB Setup YY User Bit eS Type 2 Select the desired user bit type and then press the joystick e Select Setting to set your own identification code Time to use the time as user bit or Date to use the date as the user bit e f you selected Time or Date you do not need to perform the rest of the procedure If you selected Setting continue the procedure to set the identification code 3 Select Set and then press the joystick e The user bit setting screen appears with an orange selection frame on the leftmost digit e To reset the user bit to 00 00 00 00 select Reset instead 4 Push the joystick up down to select the first character and then press the joystick to move to the next digit e Change the rest of the digits in the same way e Press the CANCEL button to close the screen without setting the user bit 5 Select Set and then press the joystick to close the screen i NOTES e User bit output The user bit will be output along with the video output from the HDMI OUT terminal In CAMERA mode you can select the output mode with the 00 00 TC UB Setup YY User Bit
203. ystick Push the joystick right Skip to the beginning of Buttons Press the l button 5 the current clip Joystick Push the joystick left Ca mm 05 Buttons Press the lt q button twice Joystick Push the joystick left twice Buttons Press the P H button Joystick Press the joystick itself Skip to the previous clip Return to playback mode Gi NOTES e There is no audio during any of the playback types listed in the previous table e During some special playback modes you may notice some anomalies blocky video artifacts banding etc in the playback picture e The speed indicated on the screen is approximate e You can press the DISP button to turn the joystick guide display on and off Adjusting the Volume ee po P Audio Setup During playback audio will come from the monaural built in speaker or headphones When you connect headphones to the Q headphone terminal the built in speaker will be muted Audio Output 1 Open the Headphone Volume or Speaker Volume submenu Headphone Volume D Audio Setup amp Audio Output Y Headphone Volume or Speaker Volume Speaker Volume 2 Select the desired level and then press the joystick 8 e Select Off to mute the audio Playback Gi NOTES e For details on changing the audio channel refer to Selecting the Audio Channel LL 115 e f you set an assignable button to Headphone Headphone Speaker o

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