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1. Menu item Submenu Setting options CAMERA MEDIA BA Audio Input XLR Rec Channel CH1 CH1 CH2 90 Int Mic Low Cut Off LC1 LC2 O 88 Int Mic Sensitivity Normal High O z 89 Int Mic Att On Off O 89 XLR1 Mic Trimming 12 dB 6 dB 0 dB XLR2 Mic Trimming 6 dB 12 dB gt g XLR1 me Att On Off 0 E m XLR2 Mic Att XLR ALC Link Linked Separated O 92 Limiter On Off O 92 1 kHz Tone 12 dB 18 dB 20 dB Off 95 Audio Output Monitor Delay Line Out Normal 93 Channel CH1 CH2 CH1 CH1 CH2 CH2 AII All O O 145 Level 1 Vrms 2 Vrms O O 145 Speaker Volume Off 1 15 8 O 128 Not available in the Photos index screen EJ Video Setup menu Menu item Setting options La SDI Output EGEL only HD SD Off 142 Component Output HD SD 142 HD Onscreen Disp On Off ve SD Onscreen Disp On Off SD Output Squeeze Letterbox Side Crop 140 164 Menu Options LA LCD VF Setup menu Additional Information Menu item Submenu Setting options CAMERA MEDIA a LCD Setup Brightness 99 to 99 0 O Contrast 99 to 99 0 O Color 20 to 20 0 O 0 33 Sharpness 1 to 4 2 O Backlight Normal Bright VF
2. e e e e 76 100 When the camcorder is off and an Intelligent System compatible battery pack is attached press the BATT INFO battery information button to display the remaining battery time and available recording time displays for 5 seconds Depending on the battery life the battery information may not be displayed important Do not connect to the compact power adapter any product that is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder Gi NOTES We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 C and 30 C Outside the temperature range of O C to 40 C charging will not start If there is a malfunction with the compact power adapter or battery pack the charge indicator will go out and charging will stop For handling precautions regarding the battery pack refer to Battery Pack LA 185 Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally Therefore charge them on the day of use or the day before to ensure a full charge We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need 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 Repeatedly charging and discharging the battery pack will eventually shorten its battery life When you are using the supplied BP 955 or
3. Place the lens hood on the front of the lens so that the window for the external Instant AF sensor faces down and turn it 90 degrees clockwise e Be careful not to deform the lens hood e Make sure that the lens hood is aligned with the thread 2 Tighten the lock screw Attaching and Detaching the Eye Cup Attaching the Eye Cup Attach the eye cup so that it covers the rubber portion of the viewfinder unit e The dioptric adjustment lever can be operated even with the eye cup attached e For left eye use attach the eye cup so that the protruding portion faces the opposite side 30 Preparing the Camcorder Detaching the Eye Cup Detach the eye cup as shown in the illustration Dioptric Adjustment Turn on the camcorder and adjust the dioptric adjustment lever Preparations 31 Preparations LA LCD VF Setup LCD VF Simul Off 32 Preparing the Camcorder Using the LCD Panel You can slide out the LCD panel to the left or right based on your preference and shooting situation 1 Slide out the LCD panel e To slide out the LCD panel to the left push on the right side of the LCD panel To slide out the LCD panel to the right push on the left side 2 Extend the LCD panel out until it is perpendicular to the handle 3 Rotate the LCD panel and adjust it to the desired position i NOTES e By default the viewfinder screen is turned off while yo
4. 0000 00 00 36 OE a gt CH10000000E z a l dB 4030 20 10 0 37 25 Oct 2010 10 00 AM EA Recording Video k Remaining battery time LL 49 Recording operation 10 49 Character recording LL 120 Time code LZ 81 Interval counter LL 101 SD card status Bit rate Resolution 9 51 Frame rate LZ 51 SDI recording command A 169 10 Output displays LZ 143 11 Wireless controller Q 35 12 Object distance Q 53 13 Digital tele converter LL 163 14 Peaking LL 55 15 User memo 1 94 16 User bit LZ 84 17 Audio output channel LZ 145 Gi NOTES OO YN OD OF W P Recording 18 Audio level meter LZ 92 19 Audio peak limiter LZ 92 20 Image stabilizer Q9 59 21 Magnification LZ 55 22 Shutter speed Q 63 23 AE level LL 68 24 Gain LL 60 25 Wide attachment 26 Aperture value LL 66 27 White balance LL 70 28 Full auto mode 11 45 29 Focus mode LJ 52 30 Focus ring warning Q4 52 31 ND filter 1 69 32 Custom picture LL 109 33 Light metering mode LL 68 34 Zoom indicator LL 74 35 CF card status available recording time LL 49 36 Exposure bar Q 62 37 Date time LZ 26 e You can press the DISPLAY button to turn off most icons and displays e When the A icon appears next to the white balance aperture value gain or shutter speed it indicates that the setting is in auto mode 47 Recording
5. Dynamic Wip Standard 4 notes Powered IS is most effective when you are stationary and zooming in on far subjects using high zoom ratios the more you approach the telephoto end This mode is not suitable for tilting and panning shots Dynamic IS compensates for a higher degree of camcorder shake such as when shooting while walking and is more effective as the zoom approaches full wide angle Standard IS compensates for a lower degree of camcorder shake such as when shooting while remaining stationary and is suitable for shooting natural looking scenes Use this setting when the camcorder is mounted on a tripod e By default assignable button 1 is set to Standard but you can also set it for another assignable button instead You can press the button to activate standard IS et an assignable button to Dynamic IS or Powered IS can press the button to turn the assigned mode on or 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 10 der shake is too high the image stabilizer may The arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections For a detailed explanation on how to use the menus refer to Using the Menus LA 28 For a concise summary of all available menu options and settings refer to the appendix Menu Options LA 163 Supplied Accessorie
6. ONO 12 Names of Parts Introduction Terminals 10 19 Speaker Q 128 SD card slot cover SD card access indicator LZ 39 SD card slot LZ 39 PUSH button Q 52 Focus mode ring LA 52 Lens hood lock screw Q 30 XLR terminals CH1 and CH2 1 89 AUDIO IN switches for CH1 and CH2 LZ 88 90 O Grip belt LL 34 x OO OF O ON 14 Introduction Names of Parts Remote sensor LA 36 MIRROR button 4 32 START STOP button N 44 RESET button Q4 179 XLR terminal switches for CH1 and CH2 LZ 90 Instant AF sensor LL 56 Front tally lamp LQ 44 Microphone cable clamp Q4 89 Microphone holder 11 89 O Microphone lock screw 4 89 2 O ONOG RAON Names of Parts iazodsclion LCD screen LA 33 Viewfinder unit Viewfinder LZ 31 33 Dioptric adjustment lever LZ 31 RELEASE viewfinder release switch LZ 188 CF card slot cover switches for CF card slots A top and B bottom LL 37 Battery compartment cover Q 22 BATT RELEASE battery release switch LZ 22 Battery compartment 10 CF card slots A top and B bottom LZ 37 11 CF card release buttons 4 38 12 BATT OPEN open battery compartment switch QQ 22 13 CF card slot covers for CF card slots A top and B bottom CON OOaB O N 15 16 Introduction Names of Parts DISPLAY BATT INFO Operation panel 11 7 10 9 8 k
7. Rename Custom Picture Settings Preset Custom Picture Files By default the custom picture files in the camcorder in file slots C7 to C9 are protected Remove the protection LZ 111 to edit the file The following describes when to use the preset files C7 VIDEO C For playing back video on consumer flat panel displays C8 CINE V For achieving a film like effect on TV monitors such as when creating TV programs that require a film like effect C9 CINE F For video that will be transferred to film Editing a Custom Picture File s Settings 1 After selecting a file select amp Edit File and then press SET 2 Select a setting and then press SET 3 Change the setting to the desired level e Refer to the table Available Custom Picture Settings LL 113 for details on the various settings e Repeat steps 2 and 3 for other settings as necessary e To return the file to its default settings select Reset select OK and then press SET 4 Press the CUSTOM PICT button to exit the custom picture menu Gi NOTES e To return the current file s settings to the default values select S Reset and then press SET Next select OK and then press SET Renaming Custom Picture Files 1 After selecting a file open the Rename submenu amp Edit File Rename e A screen appears that displays the current file name with an orange selection frame on the first character 2 Select an alphanumeric characte
8. Uninstall Canon XF Plugin for Avid Media Access Instruction Manual 2 When the confirmation screen appears click Yes and then click OK Installing and Uninstalling Canon XF Utility Mac OS Installing Canon XF Utility 1 Insert the Canon XF Utilities CD ROM into the computer e The Canon XF Utility icon appears on the desktop 2 Double click the icon and then double click XFlnstaller e The installation screen appears 3 Select your region Please select the area in which you live USA Canada South America Europe Middle East Africa Asia Oceania 4 Click Install XF Utilities Disc Digital Video Software Install Saving Clips to a Computer External Connections 5 Select the installation method and then click Next 6 Read the license agreement and click Agree e f you do not select Agree you cannot install the software e f you selected the Easy Installation installation method skip to step 8 7 Select the software to install and then click Next Destination Folder Macintosh HD_2 Applications Canon Utilities stalled Programs to be In k Canon XF Utility Canon XF Plugin for Final Cut Pro e When the installation has completed Installation has finished appears 151 152 External Connections Saving Clips to a Computer 9 Click Finish and then remove the CD ROM from the computer Uninstalling the Software 1 From Applications open
9. Zoom Grip Rocker 4 Select Constant or Variable and then press SET Normal PAR Camera Setup Zoom Grip Rocker Variable To set the speed level for Constant 5 Open the grip rocker Constant Speed submenu ka a a Setup PER Camera Setup Zoom Constant Speed Zoom 6 Select the desired level and then press SET Constant Speed 8 5 Recording Zooming Approximate zoom speeds grip zoom rocker Grip Rocker Constant Speed Speed Level setting setting setting Slow Normal 1 slowest 5 min 3 min Constant 16 fastest Variable Se 4 5 sec to 5 min 2 5 sec to 3 min When the zoom speed is too fast less than 2 seconds end to end the camcorder will have more trouble focusing automatically while zooming Using the Handle Zoom Rocker Zoom submenus to set the zoom speed toward T to zoom in telephoto ZOOM HL OFF SPEED mpg Setting the Zoom Speed Fast 1 min 1 8 sec 1 8 sec to 1 min Use the ZOOM SPEED switch and functions in the PER Camera Setup Move the zoom rocker toward W to zoom out wide angle and Y Camera Setup Refer to the following table for approximate zoom speeds of the entire zoom range end to end Zoom 1 Set the ZOOM SPEED switch to H or L e Move the ZOOM SPEED switch to OFF to deactivate the zoom Speed Level rocker on the handle In such case the rest of this procedure is not necessary
10. Audio Level Displays the audio level meter when set to On 166 Menu Options Additional Information sl Custom Display settings Remaining Battery Controls when 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 Zoom Position Controls when the zoom indicator appears Always On Always appears on the screen Normal Appears only when operating the zoom Light Metering When set to On the light metering icon fs or 4 is displayed if MW Camera Setup Light Metering is set to Backlight or Spotlight Custom Picture Displays the custom picture icon CP when set to On indicating that a custom picture profile will be recorded with a clip ND Filter Controls when the ND filter indicator appears Normal Always appears on the screen Warning Appears only when there is a warning Focus Ring Warn Displays the focus ring status when set to On Focus Mode Displays the AF mode icon U AF when set to On Object Distance Controls when the distance to the subject is displayed Always O
11. 48 Recording Video Side Panel Displays You can check the following information on the side panel even when the LCD panel is retracted CF card status available recording time vana IA aMN o EN ES i min E3 E min setting EXT LOCK HOLD z7 me ee e a E a pa O E JO EU O CH1 ee No NES NE Remaining battery time Time code Audio level meter dB 40 30 20 10 CH2 FUERTE EEE EE ERE EEE i NOTES e While the camcorder is in MEDIA mode the time code and time code setting will not be displayed e EXT LOCK appears only on the XF305 Recording Video Recording 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 The remaining recording playback time of the battery pack is displayed in minutes next to the icon o MA gt m gt 1 gt 1 gt 2 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 Recording operation REC Recording STBY Record pause INT REC Interval recording INT STBY INT flashes Interval record pause FRM REC Frame recording FRM STBY Frame record pause after starting recording FRM STBY FRM flashes Frame record pause before starting recording O S amp F REC Slow
12. During special recording mode the time code signal will not be output from the TIME CODE terminal or HD SD SDI terminal When the bit rate is set to 50 Mbps LL 51 during slow motion recording relay recording is not available 105 106 Recording Other Functions Special Rec Off Special Recording Modes Pre recording Mode When pre recording mode is activated the camcorder starts recording 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 1 Open the Special Rec submenu fr Other Functions Special Rec 2 Select Pre Rec and then press SET e PRE REC STBY appears at the top of the screen 3 Press the START STOP button to begin recording e The 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 The tally lamps go out and PRE REC STBY appears at the top of the screen i NOTES e You can use only one special recording mode at a time e Pre recording mode will be deactivated if the special recording mode is changed or turned off It will be deactivated also if you change the video configuration e Du
13. LD 142 3 Superimposing onscreen displays to HD output LD 143 4 HD SD COMPONENT OUT terminal output status UQ 142 User Memo Status Screen camera mode 199 min Ape mili gt E180 min User Memo MEMO2 Documentary intro Creator R Jones III Location Los Angeles Description L A intro scene 2nd unit 1 User memo file name 2 Clip title 3 Camera operator INT STBY 00 00 27 15 P SDI Output Status Off ss 5 Superimposing onscreen displays to SD output LL 143 6 SD output setting QA 140 7 Special recording mode LZ 101 8 Number of frames for interval recording mode LZ 101 or frame recording mode LA 103 9 Interval length for interval recording mode LL 101 00 06 12 12 P iN Filming location Clip description da 175 8 Additional Information Displaying the Status Screens Battery Hour Meter Status Screen quam 205 min gt J37 min BERA Battery Hour Meter Remaining Recording Time 00 00 27 15 P 7 10 199 min 0 50 Battery Life OOO Maximum Hour Meter Total Since Reset k Remaining recording time Remaining recording time indicator 3 Battery life indicator NO ICP Data 1 3 Status Screen camera mode ra 205 min gt 37 min BERA Data 1 3 PRESET_C Normal 1 MP 0 Master Black R 0 Black Gamma Lvl 0 On A On Skin Detail Off Selective NR Off 1 Custom picture file name LZ 109 2 Gamma LL 113 3
14. e When you use the wireless controller press the START STOP button and the record enable button simultaneously 3 Press the START STOP button to pause the recording e The clip is recorded to the CF card and the camcorder enters record pause mode The tally lamps will also go out 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 You can also include custom picture settings QJ 109 and metadata J 94 with the clip START STOP START STOP imeortant e Observe the following precautions while the CF or CFE access indicator is illuminated in red Failure to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not open the CF card slot cover of the CF card slot being accessed and remove the CF card Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder e Be sure to save your recordings regularly LL 146 especially after making important recordings Canon shall not be liable for any loss or corruption of data Gi NOTES e The START STOP button on the handle has a lock lever to prevent accidental operation Set the lock lever to Al in cases such as when you do not want a recording inadvertently paused or do not plan to use the START STOP button Return the lever to its previous position to enable use of the START STOP button again 44 Recording Video Recording e You can use the fr Other Functions
15. the output of the HD SD SDI terminal will also be 576 50P 139 6 External Connections EJ Video Setup SD Output Letterbox 140 Video Output Configuration Gi NOTES When the camcorder is connected via HDMI OUT terminal to an external monitor the video signal output from the HD SD SDI terminal will be the same as that from the HDMI OUT terminal SD Output When HD video 16 9 aspect ratio is converted and output as SD video 4 3 aspect ratio you can choose how it appears on the external monitor 1 Open the SD Output submenu E Video Setup SD Output 2 Select the desired option and then press SET Options 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 Letterbox The 16 9 aspect ratio is maintained but black letterbox bars are added to the top and bottom of the image Side Crop The left and right sides of the image are cropped so that the central part of the image fits within the screen Squeeze setting Letterbox setting Side Crop setting Connecting to an External Monitor External Connections e When you connect the camcorder to an external monitor for recording or playback use the terminal on camcorder that matches the one you wish to use on the monitor Then select the video signal output configuration LL 139 The camcorder can out
16. 3 Speed Instant Face AF Off 10 4 Speed Level Normal mei VENETO Constant 8 11 5 T L 8 6 Wireless Controller 8 _ ee Tz Flicker Reduction Off 1 Gain Q 60 Gain limit LL 60 Autofocus mode LZ 56 Grip zoom rocker setting LL 75 Zoom speed of handle zoom rocker Q 76 Zoom speed of wireless controller LZ 77 Oak wWN Buttons Remote Status Screen ram 199 min APES gt E 80 min Buttons and Remote Assign Button Standard IS Peaking Zebra 1 WFM LCD Rec Review Magnificaiton Magnification 1 Assignable buttons 1 to 13 QA 107 Assignable buttons 8 to 13 do not appear in mode 7 Flicker reduction LZ 65 8 Focus limit 1 58 9 Face AF Q 57 10 Zoom speed level 1 75 11 Zoom speed of grip zoom rocker LL 75 00 06 12 12 P 8 NONE 9 NONE 10 NONE 1 11 NONE 12 NONE 13 NONE Wireless Controller On EE 2 2 Wireless controller LZ 35 173 8 Additional Information Displaying the Status Screens Audio Status Screen In mode 199 min 00 06 12 12 P APES gt E180 min Int Mic Low Cut LC2 Int Mic Att Off A Int Mic Sensitivity Normal XLR Rec Channel CH1 XLR ALC Link Separated 9 XLR1 Mic Trimmng 0 dB XLR1 Mic Att Off XLR2 Mic Trimmng 0 dB XLR2 Mic Att as 0 Limiter Off 1kHz Tone Off e gt 1 Monitor Delay Normal 1 Vrms In mode Speaker VSS 12 Level 1 Vrms 1 Built in microphone low cut filter LZ 88
17. 55 min 25 Mbps 80 min 64 GB CF Card 50 Mbps 160 min 35 Mbps 225 min 25 Mbps 310 min Approximate figures based on continuous recording Image Sensor Three 1 3 type CMOS approx 2 070 000 pixels each 1920x1080 LCD screen 10 1 cm 4 0 in wide color approx 1 230 000 dots Viewfinder 1 3 cm 0 52 in approx 1 555 000 dots Microphone Cross layout stereo electret condenser microphone Lens f 4 1 73 8 mm F1 6 2 8 18x optical zoom 35 mm equivalent 29 3 527 4 mm Lens Configuration 17 elements in 14 groups 1 single sided and 2 double sided aspheric elements UD lens Color separation filter Prism ND filter Built in OFF 1 4 1 16 1 64 Filter diameter 82 mm AF System Autofocus TTL external distance sensor when set to Instant or Manual focus using focus ring White Balance Auto white balance custom white balance preset white balance settings or color temperature setting 194 Specifications Additional Information 8 Iris Auto or manual setting Gain Auto AGC or manual 6 0 dB to 33 0 dB fine tuning available Shutter speed Auto speed angle clear scan or slow shutter mode off 1 3 sec to 1 2000 Minimum Illumination 0 06 lux FULL AUTO switch is OFF Frame Rate at 50i gain at 33 dB shutter soeed at 1 3 Subject Illumination Range 0 06 to 10 000 lux when the Frame Rate is 50i Image Stabilization Optical Shift Image Stabilizer Size of Video Recordings 50 Mbps 35
18. Accessory shoe For attaching accessories such as the optional VL 10Li II Battery Video Light Grip zoom rocker LL 75 MAGN magnification button LL 55 Assignable button 6 Q 107 START STOP button 1 44 review recording button LL 100 Assignable button 5 LA 107 Handle socket for 0 64 cm 1 4 screws Strap mount LL 34 switch LA 25 9 HEADPHONE buttons KA 93 10 DISPLAY button Q 46 BATT INFO battery information button QQ 22 11 Rear tally lamp LZ 44 12 Built in microphone LA 88 CON DOO BW PD Names of Parts Introduction BR O N TT COO WOT lam OL mi A f 43 Attachment sockets for the optional TA 100 Tripod Adapter Q 36 Attachment screws for the tripod base LZ 36 Tripod socket LZ 36 Tripod base for tripods with 0 64 cm 1 4 screws LZ 36 17 Introduction Operation panel 1 1 2 ale FOCUS Me eA ND FILTER PEAKING o Ll a e EN ZEBRA ES 8 Operation panel AGC AWB ON e OFF ONe e OFF o 10 as WHITE BAL Sa 0 14 13 E Operation panel 18 10 11 12 13 14 15 19 20 2 22 23 k 24 25 26 21 Names of Parts PUSH AF button LZ 57 FOCUS switch Q 53 56 IS image stabilizer button LL 59 Assignable button 1 LL 107 PEAKING button LA 55 Assignable button 2 LL 107 ZEBRA button LA 78 Assignable button 3 LL 107 W
19. Default O Phase Adjusts the amount of correction to the color phase This setting can be adjusted from 18 to 18 Default O Custom Picture Settings Customization A 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 Default Off 119 Y Other Functions Custom Function Customization Customizing Functions and Onscreen Displays Customize the camcorder to match your shooting style and needs Use the 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 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 LZ 122 Customizing Functions The following table describes which functions can be customized using Custom Function For more details refer to Custom Function 11 170 Operating modes CAMERA 1 Open the Custom Function submenu fr
20. Menu CP will save menu and custom picture settings 3 Select OK and press SET e The current settings are saved to the SD card If the SD card already has camera settings on it they will be overwritten 4 When the confirmation screen appears press SET Loading Camera Settings from an SD Card 1 Open the Load From S4 submenu fr Other Functions Transfer Menu CP Load From Sa 2 Select Menu or Menu CP and then press SET e Selecting Menu will load menu settings and Menu CPI will load menu and custom picture settings 3 Select OK and press SET e After the camcorder s current settings are replaced with the settings saved on the SD card the screen will turn black momentarily and the camcorder will restart i NOTES e The SD card includes a text file that lists the camera settings You can check the settings by using a USB card reader to access the SD card on a computer In the CAMSET folder open the file CAMSET TXT e The camera settings can be used with other XF305 and XF300 camcorders e When loading camera settings from an SD card even protected custom picture settings in the camcorder will be replaced Playback Playback Playback This section explains how to play back clips recorded on a CF card For details on playing back clips using an external monitor refer to Connecting to an External Monitor Q 141 For details on viewing photos on the SD card refer to Vi
21. White Bal R Gain Color Correction Area A Setting Area A Revision Area B Setting Area B Revision Clip At 100 Setup Level 0 Lvl 0 and B G Q 117 00 00 27 15 P 0 GGain 0 BGain 0 Off PO Lvl 0 PO Lvi 0 ff Press Off 1 White balance RGB gain QJ 118 5 Area B settings phase chroma area and Y level 2 Color correction LZ 118 LZ 118 3 Area A settings phase chroma area and Y level 6 Area B revision settings level and phase LZ 118 LL 118 7 Clip at 100 LL 119 4 Area A revision settings level and phase LZ 118 8 Setup level and press LZ 119 177 A Additional Information Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your camcorder refer to this section Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists 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 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 warm it before charging it if it is above 40 C let the battery pack cool down before charging it Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 C and 40 C The battery pack is faulty Replace the battery pack The battery pack is exhausted extremely quickly even at normal temperatures Check the Ba
22. You cannot adjust the focus using a remote control connected to the REMOTE terminal e You can use the focus ring to adjust the focus while you are operating the zoom When the camcorder is initially in autofocus mode it will return to autofocus mode after you manually adjust the focus e You can set the response sensitivity of the focus ring in manual focus mode using the Other Functions Custom Function F Ring Control setting LL 120 e f 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 Using the Focus Assistance Functions In order to focus more accurately during full manual focus mode or manual focus mode you can use two focus assistance functions peaking which creates a clearer contrast by emphasizing the outlines of the subject and magnifying which enlarges the image on the screen You can use both functions simultaneously for greater effect You can also use the fr Other Functions Custom Function F Assist B amp W setting LL 120 to switch the screen to black amp white while using the focus assistance functions Adjusting the Focus Recording Peaking The camcorder offers two peaking levels Select the level before L LCD VF Setup activating peaking V
23. obtained by registering with the SMPTE Registration Authority If the organization is not registered enter 0000 User Code This identifier designates the user Leave this blank if Organization is set to 0000 SDI Rec Command When you connect the camcorder to another device using the HD SD SDI terminal if you start or stop recording with the camcorder the other device will also start or stop recording Delete All Photos Deletes all the photos recorded on the SD card 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 171 8 Additional Information 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 Buttons Remote status screen appears in MEDIA mode 2 Push the joystick up down or use the SELECT dial to scroll through
24. optional BP 975 Battery Pack you can check the battery life on the Battery Hour Meter status screen LL 176 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 Preparations DISPLAY BATT INFO CAMERA OFF MEDIA ID 23 Preparations O CAMERA OFF MEDIA oma oD CAMERA OFF MEDIA coma C 0 24 Preparing the Power Supply Using a Household Power Outlet When Using the Supplied CA 930 Compact Power Adapter and DC 930 DC Cable 1 Hold down the button on the switch and move it 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 8 4 Connect the DC cable to the compact power adapter important e Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter i NOTES e When using the camcorder with a household power outlet you can change the battery pack while the power is on When Using the Optional CA 920 Compact Power Adapter and DC 920 DC Coupler 1 Hold down the button on the switch and move it to OFF 2 Attach the DC coupler to the camcorder 3 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter and plug it into a power outlet 4 Connect the DC coupler to the ada
25. recordings record a certain number of frames at a set interval ideal for subjects with little movement or record a certain number of frames every time you press a button ideal for stop motion animation Custom picture settings With custom picture settings LA 109 you can enjoy unparalleled image control to deliver the look you want by adjusting parameters such as gamma and sharpness The custom picture settings can be recorded onto an SD card which allows multiple XF305 XF300 camcorders to use the same settings or embedded in the recording itself Advanced Professional Features Pro level connectivity EGET only An industry standard HD SD SDI terminal 14 142 for uncompressed HD signal output embedded audio and SMPTE time code LTC give the camcorder the functionality of professional broadcast cameras Genlock synchronization LL 86 and the TIME CODE terminal LZ 86 allow the camcorder to be part of any multi camera shooting setup Customization The camcorder features several customization options You can assign often used functions to assignable buttons Q 107 so that you can call up those functions with the press of a single button Custom functions LA 120 and custom onscreen displays Q 121 give you even more freedom to control many aspects of the camcorder s operation Save custom picture and menu settings to an SD card so that you can transfer your setting preferences to other XF305 XF300 camcorder
26. the status screens 3 When you are finished press the STATUS button again to exit the status screens e Alternatively you can press the MENU or CUSTOM PICT button Doing so will exit the status screen and open the respective menu STATUS Status screen Description CAMERA MEDIA aa ean Displays settings related to recording such as gain focus and zoom 173 Buttons Remote Allows you to verify the current function of each assignable button f O 173 and whether the wireless controller is on Lal Displays settings related to audio O 174 mecal Displays information about the recording media O 174 Video Displays the settings for the video terminals and which special i ii O 175 recording mode is in effect Sar Mero Displays the user memo that will be recorded with clips 175 Battery Hour Meter Allows you to check the remaining battery time battery life and how 176 long the camcorder has been in operation ICP Data 1 3 176 ICP Data 2 3 Displays the settings for the custom picture file that will be i 177 embedded into clips P ICP Data 3 3 177 Does not appear in the Photos index screen 172 Displaying the Status Screens Camera Status Screen camera mode 1174 206 min gt 37 min BERA Camera Additional Information 00 00 27 15 P 1 10 gt ar L 00dB M 60dB H 8 US Off 21 dB Focus Limit Off 1 9
27. 158 to free some space on the SD card Even after stopping recording the CF CF access indicator stays illuminated in red The clip is being recorded This is not a malfunction Picture and Sound Screen displays turn on and 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 179 8 Additional Information Troubleshooting e Use the Other Functions Reset 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 plasma TVs cellular phones etc 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 Flicker Reduction to Automatic A 65 This is not a malfunction Audio cannot be recorded The AUDIO IN switch
28. 2 Select Fast Normal or Slow and then press SET 3 Open the zoom Wireless Controller submenu DAR Camera Setup Zoom Wireless Controller 4 Select the desired level and then press SET e This setting affects both the wireless controller and optional remote controls Zoom speeds wireless controller and optional remote controls Accessory Zoom speed Constant zoom speed that is selected Wireless controller supplied from the menu Remote control without variable zoom speed Constant zoom speed control commercially available Remote control with variable zoom speed control optional ZR 2000 or ZR 1000 Zoom Remote Based on zoom speed setting Controller etc i NOTES e Attaching the optional WA H82 Wide Attachment decreases the camcorder s focal length by a factor of 0 8 However the zoom ratio at the telephoto end will be approximately 4x When you use the wide attachment set MW Camera Setup Wide Attach Lens to WA H82 This will set the image stabilization to suit the wide attachment Also the AF mode will be set to Normal AF PAR Camera Setup Zoom Speed Level Normal PAR Camera Setup Zoom Wireless Controller 1 Recording LA LCD VF Setup Markers Center Horizontal Grid Safety Zone Aspect Marker Off 78 Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns Using onscreen markers allows you to make sure your Subject is correct
29. 2 Wipe away dirt with a cotton swab 3 Reattach the viewfinder unit by sliding it back onto the camcorder imeortant e Be careful not to scratch the glass and screen when cleaning them 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 188 Maintenance Others dona lntonnaticn 8 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 recording media and battery pack Then place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust gradually to temperature changes before removing it from the bag 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 Cen
30. 2000 AE Shift AE Shift Iris O Scan Reverse Rec On Off Character Rec On Off Reset Hour Meter Cancel OK O Initialization CF A Cancel OK 0 0 CF B 39 SD Card Complete Quick O O Firmware 1 Not available in the Photos index screen 2 Setting options for Assign Button NONB Standard IS Dynamic IS Powered IS Focus Limit Face AF Select Face Backlight Spotlight Tele converter Peaking Zebra WFM LCD Magnification Color Bars Markers LCD Setup LCD VF B amp W Onscreen Display Shot Mark 1 Shot Mark 2 Add Mark Add vi Mark Time Code Time Code Hold Audio Output CH Audio Level Wireless Controller Photo Rec Review Delete Last Clip The default settings are as follows 1 Standard IS 2 Peaking 3 Zebra 4 WFM LCD 5 Rec Review 6 Magnification 7 Magnification 8 to 13 NONE 12 15 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 When Bit Rate Resolution is set to 50 Mbps 1280x720 or 35 Mbps 1280x720 you can also select 26 27 28 80 32 84 87 42 45 48 50 4 Available in the clip index screen only 9 Available in the clip index screen and 0K Mark index screen only Available in the Photos index screen only Reset All Settings Resets all the camcorder s settings to default values Ta
31. 380 min 530 min 35 Mbps Recording maximum Viewfinder 295 min 450 min 310 min 435 min LCD screen 285 min 430 min 300 min 405 min Recording typical Viewfinder 195 min 280 min 195 min 275 min LCD screen 185 min 265 min 185 min 260 min Playback LCD screen 365 min 555 min 385 min 535 min 25 Mbps Recording maximum Viewfinder 295 min 450 min 310 min 435 min LCD screen 285 min 430 min 295 min 405 min Recording typical Viewfinder 195 min 280 min 195 min 275 min LCD screen 185 min 265 min 185 min 260 min Playback LCD screen 365 min 550 min 380 min 535 min Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start stop zooming and power on off CB 920 Car Battery Adapter Use the car battery adapter to power the camcorder or 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 192 Optional Accessories Additional Information sl WA H82 Wide Attachment The wide attachment decreases the camcorder s focal length by a factor of 0 8 allowing you to make recor
32. Canon Utilities 2 Move Canon XF Utility to the Trash Uninstalling Canon XF Plugin for Final Cut Pro Move the following file to Trash Library Application Support ProApps MIO RAD Plugins CanonXF RADPlug Uninstalling Canon XF MPEG2 Decoder Move the following file to Trash Library QuickTime XFMpeg2Dec component Uninstalling the Canon XF Plugin for Final Cut Pro Instructions 1 From Applications open Canon Utilities 2 Move Canon XF Plugin for Final Cut Pro to Trash Saving Clips to a Computer External Connections Viewing the Software Instruction Manuals For details on using the software refer to the instruction manual PDF file of each module The instruction manuals are installed with the software For computers running Windows Adobe Reader is required Viewing the Canon XF Utility Instruction Manual Windows 1 From the Start menu select All Programs Canon Utilities Canon XF Utility Canon XF Utility Instruction Manual 2 Select the language of the instruction manual to view Mac OS 1 From Applications open Canon Utilities Canon XF Utility Manual 2 Open the folder of the language and double click the PDF file You can also view the instruction manual by starting the Canon XF Utility software and then selecting Help View instruction manual Viewing the Plugin Instructions Canon XF Plugin for Avid Media Access Instructions 1 From the Sta
33. In such case the camcorder will zoom after you finish turning the zoom ring e When you set the ZOOM switch to RING the zoom position will move to the current position of the zoom ring which will change the picture angle Also the picture may become out of focus Zooming Recording Using the Zoom Rockers Wireless Controller or Optional Remote Control When you operate the zoom a zoom indicator will appear on the screen that shows the approximate zoom position To use the zoom rockers make sure to set the ZOOM switch to ROCKER in advance You can use the Other Functions Custom Function Zoom Indicator setting LL 120 to set the zoom indicator to a numerical display Using the Grip Zoom Rocker Use the functions in the PER Camera Setup Zoom submenus to set the zoom speed When you select a constant zoom speed set one of 16 constant speeds 1 is the slowest 16 the fastest With a variable zoom speed press gently for a slow zoom press harder for faster zooms Move the zoom rocker toward W to zoom out wide angle and toward T to zoom in telephoto Setting the Zoom Speed Refer to the following table for approximate zoom speeds of the entire DW Camera Setup zoom range end to ena 1 Open the zoom Speed Level submenu Zoom DAR Camera Setup Zoom Speed Level Speed Level 2 Select Fast Normal or Slow and then press SET 3 Open the Grip Rocker submenu DAR Camera Setup
34. LLC e CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation e Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Apple Macintosh Mac OS Final Cut Pro are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries e Avid and Media Composer are trademarks or registered trademarks of Avid Technology Inc or its subsidiaries in the United States and or other countries e 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 e Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies e This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft e 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 Highlights of the XF305 XF300 The Canon XF305 XF300 HD Camcorder has been designed to fulfill the needs demanded by industry professionals The following are just some of the many features that will help turn your creative vision into reality HD Recording 3CMOS system an
35. Marks Deleting an dk Mark or lvl Mark from a Clip 1 Select the desired clip and then press SET to open the clip menu 2 Select Delete 0K Mark or Delete lv Mark and then press SET e The clip information screen appears and it prompts you to confirm the operation 3 Select OK and then press SET e The screen changes back to the clip index screen the selected mark is deleted e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation Deleting KK Marks from All Clips 1 Open the Delete All 0K Marks submenu fr Other Functions Delete All 0K Marks 2 Select OK and then press SET e All marks from clips on the selected CF card will be deleted e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation e While the marks are being deleted you can press SET to cancel 3 When the confirmation message appears press SET Copying Clips You can copy clips from one CF card to the other The copied clips will retain their original name Copying a Single Clip 1 Select the desired clip and then press SET to open the clip menu 2 Select Copy Clip and then press SET e The clip information screen appears and it prompts you to confirm the operation You can also check the available space on both CF cards 3 Select OK and then press SET e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation e While the clip is being copied you can press SET to cancel 4 When the confirmation message appears press SET e The selected clip is copied
36. Normal 2 Open the zoom Speed Level submenu DAR Camera Setup Zoom Speed Level 3 Select Fast Normal or Slow and then press SET PA Camera Setup 4 Open the zoom Handle Rocker submenu DAR Camera Setup Zoom Handle Rocker H or Handle oom Rocker L Handle Rocker H 16 5 Select the desired level and then press SET Handle Rocker L 8 76 Zooming Approximate zoom speeds handle zoom rocker Handle Rocker H Handle Rocker L Speed Level setting Recording setting Slow Normal Fast 1 slowest 5 min 3 min 1 min 16 fastest 4 5 sec 2 5 SEC 1 8 sec When the zoom speed is too fast less than 2 seconds end to end the camcorder will have more trouble focusing automatically while zooming Using the Wireless Controller or Optional Remote Control The zoom speeds when using the wireless controller and when using an optional or commercially available remote control connected to the REMOTE terminal are different When using the wireless controller you must press the record enable button and desired zoom button simultaneously to zoom Setting the Zoom Speed Perform the following procedure to set the zoom speed for the supplied wireless controller Refer to the following table for a summary of zoom speeds when using the wireless controller or other remote controls 1 Open the zoom Speed Level submenu DAR Camera Setup Zoom Speed Level
37. Other Functions Custom Function 2 Select the desired function 3 Change the setting option and then press SET Customizable Functions with Custom Function Menu item Shockless Gain Shockless WB AE Response Iris Limit l Ring Direction F Ring Control F Assist B amp W Obj Dist Unit Zoom Indicator ZR 2000 AE Shift Scan Reverse Rec Character Rec 120 Description Determines the speed of the transition when the gain is changed Creates a softer transition when the white balance is changed Controls the camcorder s response when you change the automatic exposure setting Sets a maximum aperture value to be used for shooting Changes the direction of the adjustment when turning the iris ring Selects the sensitivity of the response when operating the focus ring Automatically switches the screen to B amp W while the focus assist functions peaking and magnification are activated You can have the screen switch to B amp W when only the peaking is activated when only the magnification is activated or when both are activated Selects the units of distance meters or feet displayed when the camcorder shows the distance to the subject in full manual focus or manual focus mode Selects the display of the zoom indicator between a graphic bar and a numeric display 0 to 99 Selects the function of the AE SHIFT dial on the optional ZR 2000 Zoom Remote Controller between adjusting either the expos
38. Output is set to Side Crop 143 144 External Connections D Audio Setup Audio Output Monitor Delay Normal Audio Output The camcorder can output audio from the HD SD SDI terminal KGI only HDMI OUT terminal AV terminal or Q headphone terminal When audio is output from the AV terminal or Q headphone terminal you can configure settings such as the output channel When audio is output from the AV terminal you can select the output level Embedded Audio Embedded audio refers to the superimposing of the audio signal along with the video signal being output from the HD SD SDI terminal If you set the Video Setup SDI Output setting to HD or SD the camcorder will automatically embed audio Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA Synchronizing the Video with the Audio being Monitored 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 output in real time there will be a slight delay Regardless of the setting however the audio and video signals recorded will be synchronized Operating modes CAMERA 1 Open the Monitor Delay submenu DN Audio Setup Audio Output Monitor Delay 2 Select the desired option and then press SET Options Line Out Synchronizes the audio and video signals Normal Allows you to monitor th
39. Photo from the Playback Screen 1 Display the photo to be protected e Refer to Viewing Photos LA 157 2 Press SET to open the photo menu 3 Select Protect and then press SET e To remove protection settings from a protected photo select Unprotect instead e The screen prompts you to confirm the operation 4 Select OK and then press SET e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation e The selected photo is protected and le appears on the bottom left portion of the screen e f a custom picture file is embedded in the photo it is also protected 159 160 Photos Photo Operations Protecting a Photo from the Index Screen 1 Open the Photos Index Screen e Refer to Viewing Photos LA 157 2 Move the orange selection frame to the photo to be protected 3 Press SET to open the photo menu 4 Select Protect and then press SET e To remove protection settings from a protected photo select Unprotect instead e The screen prompts you to confirm the operation 5 Select OK and then press SET e The selected photo is protected and ler appears next to the photo s thumbnail e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation e f a custom picture file is embedded in the photo it is also protected important e Initializing an SD card will permanently erase all the data it contains including protected photos and custom picture files Copying Custom Picture Files You can copy to the camcorder a
40. Press the assignable button to take a photo e Alternatively press the PHOTO button on the wireless controller e sa and the number of available photos appear on the upper right portion of the screen e f a custom picture file is selected it will be recorded with the photo e The SD card access indicator will flash as the photo is being recorded 155 156 Photos Taking Photos 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 first or use the wireless controller Operating modes MEDIA 1 Set an assignable button to Photo LA 107 e This step is not necessary if you are using the wireless controller 2 Select the desired clip and press the T 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 Alternatively press the PHOTO button on the wireless controller e The screen will momentarily turn black as if a camera shutter had released e S3 and the number of available photos appear on the upper right portion of the screen e The SD card access indicator will flash as the photo is being recorded 5 Press the M button to stop playback imeortant e Observe the following precautions while the SD card access indicator is flashing Failure to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not disconnect the power sourc
41. Rec Review setting EA 100 to review the last clip recorded e If you set an assignable button to Add OK Mark or Add M Mark LL 107 you can press the button to add an mark or v mark to the last clip recorded e You can use the fr Other Functions Clips Delete Last Clip setting LL 169 to delete the last clip recorded Alternatively you can set an assignable button to Delete Last Clip When you set the Other Functions SDI Rec Command setting to On and you connect the camcorder to another device using the HD SD SDI terminal if you start or stop recording with the camcorder the other device will also start or stop recording For more details visit your local Canon Web site Recording in Full Auto Mode Move the FULL AUTO switch to ON to change the camcorder to full auto mode In full auto mode the camcorder automatically sets the iris gain shutter speed and white balance The camcorder will continuously adjust the brightness and white balance automatically In full auto mode however the autofocus will not be turned on The light metering mode LL 68 will be set to Standard the AE level LL 68 will be set to 0 and the AGC limit LZ 60 will be set to Off 21 dB FULL AUTO ONe e OFF About Clips When the camcorder records a clip it also assigns a 6 character clip name consisting of a 2 letter prefix and 4 numerals for example AA0001 The numerals increase every time a
42. SET e The currently selected file will be copied to the selected slot on the SD card overwriting the file in that slot 4 Press the CUSTOM PICT button to exit the custom picture menu Replacing a File in the Camcorder with a File on an SD Card 1 After selecting a file in the camcorder to replace open the Load Transfer File From 53 submenu CP Transfer File Load From S4 Load From S4 2 Select the file to transfer to the camcorder and then press SET 3 Select OK and then press SET e The file in the camcorder will be overwritten by the one on the SD card 4 Press the CUSTOM PICT button to exit the custom picture menu 111 112 Customization Transfer File Copy To Cam CP Transfer File Load From Cam Y Other Functions Add CP File Custom Picture Settings Copying a File from an SD Card to the Camcorder 1 After selecting a file on the SD card open the Copy To Cam submenu E Transfer File Copy To Cam 2 Select the file slot under which to save the file and then press SET 3 Select OK and then press SET e The currently selected file will be copied to the selected slot on the camcorder overwriting the file in that slot 4 Press the CUSTOM PICT button to exit the custom picture menu Replacing a File on an SD Card with a File in the Camcorder 1 After selecting a file on the SD card to replace open the Load From Cam Submenu E Transfer
43. Setting options CAMERA MEDIA A Custom Display Remaining Battery Warning Normal Off O Remaining Rec Time Warning Normal Off 0 Rec Mode On Off O Time Code On Off O Zoom Position Always On Normal Off E Light Metering 0n Off O Custom Picture On Off ND Filter Warning Normal Off Focus Ring Warn On Off O Focus Mode On Off Object Distance Always On Normal Off Full Auto On Off White Balance On Off O Exposure On Off O Iris On Off Gain On Off Shutter On Off Wide Attach Lens On Off Tele converter On Off O Peaking On Off O Magnification On Off Image Stabilizer On Off O Interval Counter On Off SD Card Status Warning Normal Off Bit Rate Resolution On Off O Frame Rate On Off Character Rec On Off O Wireless Controller On Off D Output Display On Off O SDI Rec Command On Off User Memo 0n Off User Bit 0n Off 0 Audio Output CH On Off O Date Time Date Time Time Date Off Not available in the Photos index screen Metadata Display Displays the date and time of recording and or the camera data shutter speed aperture value gain during playback
44. Setup Brightness 99 to 99 0 Contrast 99 to 99 0 O 0 Color 20 to 20 0 O O 33 Sharpness 1 to 4 2 O 0 Backlight Normal Bright O LCD VF B amp W On Off O O 33 LCD VF Simul On Off 32 Metadata Display Date Time On Off O Camera Data On Off 3 e y Peaking On Off gt Select Peaking 1 Peaking 2 O Peaking 1 Color White Red Yellow Blue O Gain Off 1 15 8 O _ m Frequency 1 to 4 2 0 Peaking 2 Color White Red Yellow Blue O Gain Off 1 15 15 Frequency 1 to 4 1 0 Zebra On Off 0 7 Select Zebra 1 Zebra 2 Zebra 1 amp 2 Zebra 1 Level 70 25 75 5 80 5 85 5 0 E 90 5 95 5 78 Zebra 2 Level 70 75 80 85 90 95 0 B 100 HD Output 0n Off O Markers Enable On Off Center White Gray Off Horizontal White Gray Off O Grid White Gray Off O Safety Zone White Gray Off 18 Safety Zone Area 80 90 92 5 95 Aspect Marker White Gray Off O 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 165 8 Additional Information Menu Options Menu item Submenu
45. UB Setup Time Code Mode 2 Select the desired option and then press SET e f you selected Regen you do not need to perform the rest of this 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 Time Code Run 4 Select the desired option and then press SET Options Preset After you select this option select a Run option With Rec Run the time code runs only when recording and clips on the same CF card will have a continuous time code with Free Run the time code runs regardless of the camcorder s operation You can also choose to set the time code s initial value for either Run option Regen The time code runs while recording Use this running mode to continue with the last recorded time code on the media Recording 00 00 TC UB Setup Mode Time Code Regen 00 00 TC UB Setup Time Code Run Rec Run 81 Recording 00 00 TC UB Setup Time Code Setting 82 Setting the Time Code Setting the Time Code s Initial Value If you set the running mode to Preset you can set the initial value of the time code 1 Open the time code Setting submenu 00 00 TC UB Setup Time Code Setting 2 Select Set and then press SET e The time code setting screen
46. amp fast motion recording S amp F STBY Slow amp fast motion record pause PRE REC Pre recording after pressing the START STOP button PRE REC STBY Pre recording before pressing the START STOP button 25 Wide attachment e Indicates whether the optional WA H82 Wide Attachment LZ 77 is attached 35 CF card status available recording time e The following indicates the CF card status 0 6 Can record on CF card V V No CF card or cannot record on CF card The CF card selected for recording is indicated with a B mark 49 Recording 50 Recording Video Power Save Mode Activate the power save mode to turn off the screen and reduce battery consumption At the press of a button the camcorder will immediately return to record pause mode 1 Hold the POWER SAVE button pressed down for at least 2 seconds e The screen will turn off and the camcorder will switch to power save mode e During power save mode the tally lamps will flash twice approximately every 3 seconds The camcorder retains previous time code and camcorder settings 2 Press the POWER SAVE button to return the camcorder to record pause mode Video Configuration Bit Rate Resolution and Frame Rate Before you record select the bit rate resolution frame size and frame rate that best match your creative needs Operating modes CAMERA 1 Open the Bit Rate Resolution submenu to set the bit rate and resolution Other Functions Bi
47. an Assignable Button After you assign a function to one of the buttons press the button to activate the function For some functions an options menu may appear In such case select the desired option and then press SET 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 MEDIA RA Standard IS Turns standard IS on off O 59 Dynamic 15 Turns Dynamic IS on off O 59 Powered IS Turns Powered IS on off O 59 Focus Limit Turns the focus limit on off 58 Face AF Turns auto focusing on faces on off 57 Select Face Selects the main subject when using Face AF to focus on subjects faces 57 Backlight Turns the backlight light metering option on off O 68 Spotlight Turns the spotlight light metering option on off 68 Tele converter Turns the digital tele converter on off O 163 Peaking Turns peaking on off O 55 Zebra Turns zebra patterns on off O 79 Activates video scopes in the following sequence nee Waveform monitor r Vectorscope ea monitor gt Off ee Magnification Turns magnification on off 0 55 Color Bars Turns color bars on off O 95 Markers Turns onscreen markers on off 0 78 LCD Setup Opens the LCD Setup submenu O O 32 LCD VF
48. and 3 to set other switch positions as necessary Available Gain Levels Setting Description 6 0 dB 3 0 dB For the lowest noise recording when recording indoor low light or low contrast scenes 0 0 dB For lifelike night scenes or scenes under artificial lighting 3 0 dB 6 0 dB 12 0 dB 18 0 dB 21 0 dB 33 0 dB Increases the brightness in indoor or low light scenes that are especially dark Fine Tuning 0 0 to 21 0 dB Select Fine Tuning to adjust the gain in 0 5 dB increments Applying the Assigned Gain Level 1 Set the AGC switch to OFF 2 Set the GAIN switch to L M or H e The gain will be set to the level assigned to the selected position of the GAIN switch Recording PAR Camera Setup Gain L 0 0 dB M 6 0 dB H 12 0 dB M L E GAIN switch 61 Recording Gain Exposure Bar 00 00 00 00 A 6 0dB 1 50 Exposure bar When the gain and aperture are set to manual and the shutter speed is not set to auto the exposure bar will appear on the screen The exposure bar indicates the approximate exposure adjustment within a range of 2 EV Beyond this range the indicator will flash i NOTES e When you select high gain levels the picture may flicker slightly The 33 0 dB gain level in particular allows you to shoot video with a higher sensitivity but is more prone to the appearance of noise and artifacts white dots vertical streaks or blocking
49. 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 start running immediately 3 Select the hours and then move B gt to minutes 4 Change the rest of the fields minutes seconds frame in the same way e Press the CANCEL button to close the screen without setting the time code 5 Select Set to close the screen e f the running mode is set to Free Run the time code will start running immediately Setting the Time Code Recording Putting the Time Code Display on Hold If you set an assignable button to Time Code Hold Q 107 you can 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 and HOLD will appear on the side panel The time code continues to run normally while the time code display is on hold When you resume the time code display the current time code will be displayed The time code signal output from the HD SD SDI terminal F I only or TIME CODE terminal E GET only will not be put on hold The time code superimposed on the video signal output from the other terminals will be put on hold 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 running mode is set to Rege
50. are compatible with Intelligent System meaning that you can check the remaining battery time Charging the Battery Pack Charge battery packs using the supplied 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 2 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter 3 Plug the power cord into a power outlet 4 Attach the battery pack to the compact power adapter 3 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 las k 0 34 Flashes once per second AR 6K 35 69 Flashes twice per second RE RE 70 99 Flashes 3 times per second 5 When charging has completed remove the battery pack from the compact power adapter Preparations CHARGE indicator 21 22 Preparations CAMERA OFF MEDIA cam ED CAMERA OFF MEDIA cma 15D CHECKbutton Battery charge indicator Preparing the Power Supply 6 Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect it from the compact power adapter i NOTES e To charge the battery pack disconnect the DC cable from the compact power adapter
51. camcorder adds an event marker to that frame You can then use the supplied Canon XF Utility software to search for event marks in a clip If you set an assignable button to Face AF QQ 107 you can press the button to activate this autofocus mode Focus Limit and Macro Shooting By default the camcorder s focus range allows macro shooting You can activate the focus limit to restrict the focus range The focus range 2 cm to at full wide angle is limited to 1 m to throughout the entire ZOOM range 1 Open the Focus Limit submenu DAR Camera Setup Focus Limit 2 Select On and then press SET e Select Off to enable macro shooting i NOTES e When the camcorder is in full manual focus mode the focus limit will be activated e f you set an assignable button to Focus Limit Q 107 you can press the button to activate the focus limit Image Stabilizer Use the image stabilizer to compensate for camcorder shake in order to achieve steadier shots There are 3 methods of image stabilization select the method that best suits your needs Operating modes CAMERA 1 Open the Image Stabilizer submenu DAR Camera Setup Image Stabilizer 2 Select the desired option and then press SET e The icon of the selected mode appears on the bottom of the screen Options Powered W Dynamic W Standard W Off Gi NOTES Powered IS is most effective when you are stationary
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53. correctly to the external monitor Make sure you are using the correct connection LD 141 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 There is no sound from the external monitor When connecting the camcorder to an external monitor using the DTC 1500 Component Video Cable make sure to connect also the audio connections using the white and red plugs of the optional STV 250N Stereo Video Cable The camcorder is connected using a commercially available HDMI cable but there is no picture or sound from 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 message will be displayed in the language according to the Other Functions Language setting The messages in this section appear in alphabetical order Accessing CF A CF B Do not remove You opened the CF card slot cover while the camcorder was accessing the CF card or the camcorder started accessing the CF card as you opened the CF card slot cover Do
54. dB 12 0 dB 6 0 dB 60 3 0 dB 0 0 dB 3 0 dB 6 0 dB H Fine Tuning 33 0 dB 21 0 dB 18 0 dB 12 0 dB 6 0 dB 3 0 dB 0 0 dB 3 0 dB 6 0 dB White Balance Daylight Tungsten Kelvin 70 AF Mode Speed Instant Normal 56 Face AF On Off 57 Focus Limit On Off 58 Image Stabilizer Powered Dynamic Standard Off 59 Zoom Speed Level Fast Normal Slow 75 Grip Rocker Constant Variable 75 Constant Speed 1 16 8 Handle Rocker H 1 16 16 a Handle Rocker L 1 16 8 Wireless Controller 1 16 8 77 Tele converter On Off 163 8 Additional Information Menu Options Menu item Submenu Setting options La Flicker Reduction Automatic Off 65 Wide Attach Lens WA H82 Off Color Bars Enable On Off m Type Type 1 Type 2 Tele converter Determines the operation of the digital tele converter When activated the focal length of the camcorder increases by a factor of approximately 1 5 e The image is digitally processed so the image resolution may deteriorate Wide Attach Lens When you attach the optional WA H82 Wide Attachment set this function to WA H82 to enable the most suitable image stabilization In such case MY Camera Setup AF Mode Speed will automatically be set to Normal Audio Setup menu
55. e The supplied BP 955 and optional BP 975 Battery Packs are not compatible with previous Canon camcorder models Attaching the Battery Pack 1 Hold down the button on the switch and move it to OFF 2 Slide the BATT OPEN open battery compartment switch in the direction of the arrow and open the battery compartment cover 3 Insert the battery pack all the way into the compartment and press gently until it clicks 8 4 Close the battery compartment cover Removing the Battery Pack 1 Hold down the button on the switch and move it to OFF 2 Slide the BATT OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow and open the battery compartment cover 3 Press the BATT RELEASE battery release latch in the direction of the arrow and pull out the battery 4 Close the battery compartment cover Checking the Remaining Battery Charge If you are using the supplied BP 955 or optional BP 975 Battery Pack you can check the approximate remaining battery charge using one of the following methods when the camcorder is turned off When the camcorder is turned on you can check on the remaining battery charge by looking at any recording playback screen or the Battery Hour Meter status screen LD 172 Press the CHECK button on the battery pack An indicator will light for approximately 3 seconds and show the approximate remaining battery charge Preparing the Power Supply O O O 0 25 w 0 O 26 50 e 2 0 51 75
56. e You can use the f Other Functions Custom Function Shockless Gain setting LZ 120 for a smooth transition when changing the position of the GAIN switch 62 Shutter Speed Recording 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 6 modes Operating modes CAMERA OFF The camcorder uses a standard shutter soeed based on the frame rate Auto The camcorder automatically adjusts the shutter soeed based on the picture s brightness This mode is not available during slow amp fast motion recording mode In this mode A will appear on the screen next to the shutter speed Speed Allows you to set the shutter speed in fractions of a second Angle You can set the shutter angle to determine the shutter speed Clear Scan Set the frequency in order to record CRT computer monitors without displaying black bands or flicker on the screen Slow Shutter You can set slower shutter speeds to obtain brighter recordings in places with insufficient lighting This mode is not available during slow amp fast motion recording mode Available Shutter Speeds The available shutter speeds vary depending on the frame rate Shutter speed Frame rate mode 50i 25P OFF 1 50 1 25 Auto 1 50 to 1 500 1 25 to 1 500 Speed 1 50 1 60 1 75 1 90 1 100 1 25 1 29 1 30 1 33 1 40 1 5
57. is not set correctly QJ 88 An external microphone connected to the XLR terminal requires phantom power Set the XLR terminal switch to MIC 48V LJ 90 Audio is recorded at an extremely low level The AUDIO LEVEL switch is set to M and the recording level is set too low Check the audio level meter on the LCD screen and adjust the audio level correctly I 92 The microphone attenuator is on Turn off the microphone attenuator of the built in microphone L 89 or external microphone 1 91 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 of the built in microphone LJ 89 or external microphone Q 91 or adjust the audio recording level manually The picture is displayed correctly but there is no sound from the built in speaker Speaker volume is turned off Adjust the volume Q 128 If headphones are connected to the camcorder disconnect them Recording Media and Accessories Cannot insert the recording media The CF card or SD card you are trying to insert is not facing the correct direction Turn it over and insert it Cannot record on the CF card A compatible CF card must be used 1 37 Initialize the CF card LL 39 when you use it with the camcorder for the first time The CF card is full or it already contains the maximum num
58. 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 P Audio Setup Audio Input XLR1 Mic Trimming XLR2 Mic Trimming 0 dB D Audio Setup Audio Input XLR1 Mic Att XLR2 Mic Att Off 91 AUDIO LEVEL CH1 P CH1 CH2 switches 92 Recording CH1 CH2 Switches CH1 CH2 dials Recording Audio Adjusting the Audio Level You can set the audio level to auto or manual for each channel When both CH1 and CH2 are set to the built in microphone 4 88 the settings for CH1 will automatically be applied to CH2 Automatic Audio Level Adjustment Set the switch of the desired channel to A automatic to let the camcorder automatically adjust that channel s audio level If CH1 and CH2 are set to the built in microphone and you set CH1 to automatic audio level adjustment then the camcorder will also automatically adjust the audio level for CH2 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 Audio Setup Audio Input XLR ALC Link setting LL 164 to link the audio level adjustment of both channels Manual Audio Level Adjustment You can set the audio level for each channel manually from
59. 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 16 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 Generally this is the same setting as Gamma After selecting an option you can make more precise adjustments Default Normal 1 Gain Adjusts the color intensity This setting can be adjusted from 50 to 50 Default O Phase Adjusts the color phase This setting can be adjusted from 18 to 18 Default O 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 O 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 O G R The G R matrix changes the tint of the picture along the
60. not remove the CF card until this message disappears Buffer overflow Recording was stopped The data transfer rate was too high for the CF card in use and the recording was stopped Use a recommended card LL 37 Cannot acquire battery information Battery information can be displayed only for batteries bearing the Intelligent System mark Cannot communicate with the battery pack Continue using this battery pack You attached a battery pack that does not bear the Intelligent System mark 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 Turn 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 CF cards or clips with corrupt file control information cannot be read by the supplied Canon XF Utility or plugins 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 CF card being used and reinsert it Alternatively replace the CF card If this does not solve the problem consult a Canon Service Center e Corrupted file control information cannot be recovered CF cards or clips with corrupt file control information cannot be read by the su
61. picture settings CP Data 1 3 screen Push the joystick down or turn the SELECT dial down to switch the ICP Data 2 3 screen gt CP Data 3 3 screen gt User Memo screen Clip Info screen Adding 0k Marks or vi Marks If you add an OK mark 0K or check mark Iv to a clip you can later display an index screen that shows only the clips with an OK mark or only the clips with a lv mark Furthermore you cannot delete clips with an mark so you can use it to protect important clips 1 Select the desired clip and then press SET to open the clip menu 2 Select Add 0k Mark or Add lv Mark and then press SET e The clip information screen appears and it prompts you to confirm the operation 3 Select OK and then press SET e The screen changes back to the clip index screen and an OK mark or appears next to the selected clip s thumbnail e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation Gi NOTES e If you set an assignable button to Add 0K Mark or Add M Mark Q 107 you can add an mark or v mark from the index screen during playback or during playback pause e A clip cannot have both an mark and mark at the same time When you add a v mark to a clip with an DK mark the OK mark will be deleted Similarly when you add an mark to a clip with a v mark the V mark will be deleted 131 Playback Y Other Functions Delete All Marks 132 Clip Operations Deleting 0K Marks or M
62. result in permanent loss of the clips on the CF card Use the computer s Safely Remove Hardware function to end the connection and disconnect the USB cable before using the camcorder To be able to write back clips to the camcorder power the camcorder using the compact power adapter and only then connect it to the computer using a USB cable File name error The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value Set Other Functions Photo Numbering to Reset and delete all the photos on the SD card Q 158 or initialize it J 39 Invalid operation The following operations cannot be performed e Adding a shot mark to a clip that already has a shot mark or to a clip in frame recording mode or interval recording mode e Adding an 0K mark to clip that already has an 0K mark or adding a iv mark to a clip that already has a v mark e n camera mode immediately reviewing a recording made in a special recording mode e Pressing the START STOP button when there is no CF card in the camcorder Media full CF card A and CF card B are full Delete some clips 11 134 to free some space or replace a CF card Media is almost full The amount of available space on CF card A and CF card B combined is low Replace the CF card that is not selected No clips There are no clips on the CF card to play back Clips must be recorded LJ 43 in order to play them back No photos There are no photos on the SD card to play back Ph
63. set to Free Run or the time code is input from an external source RENE only the running mode will switch to Rec Run during special recording mode When special recording mode is deactivated the running mode will return to its previous setting During special recording mode the time code signal will not be output from the TIME CODE terminal or HD SD SDI terminal Slow amp Fast Motion Mode When you set f Other Functions Frame Rate to a progressive frame rate 11 51 the camcorder can record with a frame rate shooting frame rate that is different from the playback frame rate Recording a clip at a higher frame rate than the Frame Rate setting will result in a slow motion effect during playback Conversely a lower frame rate will result in a fast motion effect Sound is not recorded in this mode Configuring Slow amp Fast Motion Mode 1 Open the S amp F Frame Rate submenu fr Other Functions Slow amp Fast Motion S amp F Frame Rate 2 Select the desired shooting frame rate and then press SET Available Shooting Frame Rates 12 15 18 20 21 Ze 23 24 25 26 Ale 28 30 32 34 on 42 45 48 50 Available only when fr Other Functions Bit Rate Resolution is set to 50 Mbps 1280x720 or 35 Mbps 1280x720 Activating Slow amp Fast Motion Mode and Recording 1 Open the Special Rec submenu fr Other Functions Special Rec 2 Select Slow amp Fast Motion and then press SET e S amp F STB
64. shot mark will be added to the current frame of the clip e You can press the button again to add another shot mark Up to 100 shot marks 1 and marks combined can be added to a single clip Gi NOTES e There may be up to a 0 5 second delay from when you press the button to when the camcorder adds the shot mark e When you are using interval recording or frame recording mode you cannot add shot marks to a clip e When a clip contains either shot mark will appear next to the clip s thumbnail in the playback index screen 99 Recording Other Functions Rec Review Last 4 sec 100 Reviewing a Recording When the camcorder is in camera mode you can review the last clip that was recorded Operating modes CAMERA 1 Open the Rec Review submenu to set the review length fr Other Functions Rec Review 2 Select the desired option and then press SET 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 you are
65. stereo mini jack e USB Terminal mini B USB 2 0 Hi Speed USB Power Others e Power supply rated 7 4 V DC battery pack 8 4 V DC DC IN e Power consumption Recording at 50 Mbps with AF on viewfinder LCD screen normal brightness SDI output off Viewfinder 8 5 W LCD screen 8 9 W Viewfinder 7 3 W LCD screen 7 7 W Operating temperature 0 40 C Dimensions W x H x D 180 x 236 x 396 mm including grip belt excluding lens hood and eye cup e Weight including grip belt excluding lens hood and eye cup 2 670 9 2 630 g CA 930 Compact Power Adapter e Power supply 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz e Rated output consumption As a power adapter 8 4 V DC 2 4 A 46 VA 100 V 62 VA 240 V As a battery charger 8 4 V DC 1 5 2 0 A 40 VA 100 V 54 VA 240 V e Operating temperature 0 40 C e Dimensions W x H x D 85 xX 51x 110 mm e Weight 240 Y 196 Specifications Additional Information sl BP 955 Battery Pack e Battery type Rechargeable lithium ion battery compatible with Intelligent System e Rated voltage 7 4V DC e Operating temperature 0 40 C 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 e Weight 2209 Weight and dimensions are approximate Errors and omissions excepted The information in this manual is verified as of May 2010 Subject to change without notice 197 Index A Abroad using the c
66. the three red frames is displayed in red on top of the previous waveform Type 2 This mode displays the edge monitor with the waveform 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 Adding Shot Marks while Recording Recording When recording you can flag an important shot in a clip by adding a shot mark There are two types of shot marks shot mark 1 S1 and shot mark 2 82 and you can add either or both types to a single clip When the camcorder is in MEDIA mode you can add or delete shot marks LZ 137 You can also display an index screen of all the shot marks 135 allowing you to find a particular scene in a clip more quickly Operating modes CAMERA To add a shot mark to a clip while recording you must first set in advance an assignable button to Shot Mark 1 or Shot Mark 2 You can also press the SHOT1 button on the wireless controller to add the 1 mark 1 Set an assignable button to Shot Mark 1 or Shot Mark 2 LL 107 e To add both shot marks set one assignable button to Shot Mark 1 and another assignable button to Shot Mark 2 2 While you are recording press the assignable button at the beginning of the shot you wish to mark e A message indicating the short mark will appear and the selected
67. the 4 digit number in the clio name then the copied clip will be renamed with the following number 133 134 Playback Y Other Functions Clips Delete All Clips Clip Operations Deleting Clips You can delete any clip except those with an mark To delete such clips delete the 0K mark beforehand Deleting a Single Clip 1 Select the desired clip and then press SET to open the clip menu 2 Select Delete Clip and then press SET e The clip information screen appears and it prompts you to confirm the operation 3 Select OK and then press SET 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 SET Deleting All Clips 1 Open the Delete All Clips submenu fr Other Functions Clips Delete All Clips 2 Select OK and then press SET e All of the clips except for clips with an mark on the selected CF card will be deleted e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation e While the clips are being deleted you can press SET to cancel 3 When the confirmation message appears press SET imeortant e Observe the following precautions while the CFE or CFB access indicator is illuminated in red Failure to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not open the cover of the selected CF card slot Deleting
68. the CF card in the other CF card slot to record CF A CF B Media is not supported CF cards that are less than 512 MB or not UDMA compatible cannot be used with the camcorder Use a recommended CF card 1 37 CF A CF B Number of clips already at maximum The CF card already contains the maximum number of clips 999 clips Replace the CF card or use the CF card in the other CF card slot CF A CF B Using a card that supports UDMA mode 4 or higher is recommended The CF card s UDMA mode is lower than UDMA4 We recommend using a CF card that with a UDMA mode of at least UDMA4 Change the battery pack The battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack Check data on CF A CF B and initializing the card is recommended The CF card cannot be used for any of the following reasons e A problem has occurred with the CF card e The camcorder cannot read the CF card s data e The CF card was initialized using a computer e The CF card has been partitioned Save your clips QQ 146 and initialize the CF card 9 39 Check the SD card The SD card cannot be accessed Check that the SD card is inserted correctly and not malfunctioning Due to an SD card error photos cannot be taken or viewed Remove and then reinsert the SD card or use a different SD card Cover is open The CF card slot cover was open when the camcorder was switched to or turned on in camera mode Close the cover Data on CF A CF B needs recovering Attempt
69. the User Memo 1 Select the desired clip and then press SET to open the clip menu 2 Select Delete User Memo and then press SET e The Delete User Memo screen appears and it prompts you to confirm the operation 3 Select OK and then press SET e The user memo is deleted and the screen changes back to the clip index screen e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation Clip Operations Playback Copying a Custom Picture File Embedded in a Clip You can copy the custom picture file embedded in a clip to the camcorder 1 Select the desired clip and then press SET to open the clip menu 2 Select Copy CP File and then press SET e The ICP Data 1 3 screen appears with the orange selection frame indicating the first custom picture file slot in the camcorder e Alternatively you can press the CUSTOM PICT button e You can push the joystick up down or turn the SELECT dial to display the ICP Data 2 3 and CP Data 3 3 screens 3 Push the joystick left right to select the desired file slot and then press SET 4 Select OK and then press SET e The custom picture file already in the selected file slot will be overwritten e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation 5 When the confirmation message appears press SET 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 Displaying an Index Screen of S
70. the XLR terminal to record to only one channel use the CH1 input terminal and set the XLR terminal switch for CH1 to LINE MIC or MIC 48V Selecting the Recording Channel You can select to which channel the camcorder will record audio 1 Open the XLR Rec Channel submenu D Audio Setup Audio Input XLR Rec Channel 2 Select the desired option and then press SET Recording Audio Options CH1 Records audio to each channel separately Audio input 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 Adjusting the External Microphone s Sensitivity You can adjust the external 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 Audio Input XLR1 Mic Trimming or XLR2 Mic Trimming 2 Select the desired level and then press SET Available Sensitivity Levels 12 dB 6 dB 0 dB 6 dB 12 dB Activating the External Microphone s Attenuator You can activate the external microphone s attenuator 20 dB if the XLR terminal switch is set to MIC or MIC 48V 1 Open the desired XLR terminal s microphone attenuator submenu D Audio Setup Audio Input XLR1 Mic Att or XLR2 Mic Att 2 Select On and then press SET important e When connecting a
71. the sharpness set by Level Select sets the sharpness for areas with higher frequencies Higher values apply more sharpness to areas with higher frequencies Use this for subjects in which normal sharpening is not effective This setting is not available when the resolution is 720P 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 or Cine 2 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 Offset Adjusts the sharpness level of dark areas in the image Setting higher values will lower the sharpness level This setting can be adjusted from O to 50 Default O Noise Reduction Reduces the a
72. to the other CF card and the screen changes back to the clip index screen Clip Operations Playback Copying All Clips 1 Open the Copy All Clips submenu Other Functions fr Other Functions Clips Copy All Clips 2 Select OK and then press SET e All of the clips on the selected CF card will be copied to the other CF card e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation e While the clips are being copied you can press SET to cancel Clips Copy All Clips 3 When the confirmation message appears press SET Copying All Clips with an 0K Mark 1 Open the Copy 0K Clips submenu Other Functions fr Other Functions Clips Copy 0K Clips 2 Select OK and then press SET e All of the clips with an mark on the selected CF card will be copied to the other CF card Copy 0K Clips e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation e While the clips are being copied you can press SET to cancel Clips 3 When the confirmation message appears press SET importan e Observe the following precautions while the CF or CFE access indicator is illuminated in red Failure to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not open the cover of the either CF card slot i NOTES e You cannot copy a clip if either CF card slot cover is open e lf aclip is being copied to a card that already has a clip with the same number
73. you cannot change the interval or number of frames Some frames at the point the recording was stopped may be recorded and added to the end of the clip Interval recording mode will be deactivated if the special recording mode is changed or turned off It will be deactivated also if you change the fr Other Functions Bit Rate Resolution or Frame Rate setting The time code advances by the number of frames recorded If the running mode of the time code Q4 81 is set to Free Run or the time code is input from an external source RENE only the running mode will switch to Rec Run during special recording mode When special recording mode is deactivated the running mode will return to its previous setting During special recording mode the time code signal will not be output from the TIME CODE terminal or HD SD SDI terminal Special Recording Modes Recording Frame Recording Mode Set the number of frames in advance We recommend using the wireless controller or stabilizing the camcorder for example on a tripod Sound is not recorded in this mode Configuring Frame Recording Mode 1 Open the Rec Frames submenu Other Functions Other Functions Frame Rec Rec Frames 2 Select the desired number of frames and then press SET e Available options are 2 6 and 12 Frame Rec Rec Frames 2 Activating Frame Recording Mode and Recording 1 Open the Special Rec submenu Other Functions fr Oth
74. 0 1 120 1 150 1 180 1 210 1 250 1 60 1 75 1 90 1 100 1 120 1 300 1 350 1 400 1 500 1 600 1 150 1 180 1 210 1 250 1 300 1 700 1 800 1 1000 1 350 1 400 1 500 1 600 1 700 1 1200 1 1400 1 1600 1 2000 1 800 1 1000 1 1200 1 1400 1 1600 1 2000 Angle 360 300 240 180 150 120 360 300 240 180 150 120 90 60 45 30 22 5 15 90 75 60 45 30 22 5 15 11 25 11 25 Clear Scan 50 Hz to 251 15 Hz 95 Hz to 251 15 Hz Slow Shutter 1 3 1 6 1 12 1 25 1 3 1 6 1 12 1 During slow amp fast motion recording mode the shutter speed will be based on the selected shooting frame rate 2 Not available during slow amp fast motion recording mode 3 The available settings depend on the frame rate 63 64 SHUTTER OFF ON SEL Recording Shutter Speed Changing the Shutter Speed Mode 1 Set the SHUTTER switch to ON e The shutter speed displayed on the bottom of the screen changes depending on the mode For modes other than auto the setting appears highlighted in orange 2 Slide the SHUTTER switch toward SEL to change the mode e Repeat step 2 until the desired mode is reached The shutter speed mode changes in the following order Auto gt Speed gt Angle gt Clear Scan gt Slow Shutter e f you selected auto mode the rest of this procedure is not necessary 3 Use the joystick or turn the SELECT dial to a
75. 1 Open the Select submenu under Peaking to select the peaking Select level under Peaking LA LCD VF Setup Select under Peaking 2 Select the desired level and then press SET 3 Press the PEAKING button e The peaking icon MO or WWA appears and the outlines in the image will be emphasized e Press the button again to turn off peaking e Alternatively you can use the LA LCD VF Setup Peaking setting to turn peaking on and off Gi NOTES e Peaking appears only on the camcorder screen It will not appear on an external monitor connected to the camcorder e Peaking will not affect your recordings e You can set the color gain and frequency of the two peaking levels independently of each other e When you are adjusting the focus during full manual focus mode or manual focus mode you can use the fr Other Functions WFM LCD Edge Monitor setting Q4 97 to help you focus even more accurately Peaking 1 PEAKING Magnification Press the MAGN button e MiB appears on the bottom of the screen and the center of the screen is magnified approximately 2 times e Press the button again to cancel the function The magnification that appears on the LCD screen and on the viewfinder screen is different The magnification also differs based on the video configuration Gi NOTES e Magnification appears only on the camcorder screen It will not appear on an external monitor connected to
76. 2 Level 19 80 Recording Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns 4 Select a zebra level and then press SET 5 Press the ZEBRA button to activate the selected zebra pattern e You can also select Zebra select On and then press SET i NOTES e You can use the L LCD VF Setup HD Output setting QA 165 to display the zebra pattern on an external monitor connected to the HD SD SDI terminal ELEL only HDMI OUT terminal or HD SD COMPONENT OUT terminal HD output only e When the HD SD SDI terminal KLEIJ only or HD SD COMPONENT OUT terminal is set to output a standard definition signal the output will temporarily switch to a high definition signal while the zebra pattern is displayed if you set HD Output to On Setting the Time Code The camcorder can generate a time code signal and embed it in your recordings You can have the camcorder output the time code signal from the HD SD SDI terminal EGEJ only or TIME CODE terminal EGER only LZ 87 In addition you can superimpose the time code on video output from the HDMI OUT terminal HD SD COMPONENT OUT terminal AV terminal or VIDEO 2 terminal To synchronize the camcorder s time code to an external time code generator refer to Synchronizing with an External Device 0 85 Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA Selecting the Running Mode You can select the running mode of the camcorder s time code 1 Open the time code Mode submenu 00 00 TC
77. 46 External Connections Saving Clips to a Computer Use the software on the supplied Canon XF Utilities CD ROM to transfer clips in the camcorder to a computer to save them The CD ROM contains the following Canon XF Utility Browser for transferring clips to a computer playing back and checking video and managing clips Plugins for non linear editing NLE software The plugins allow you to transfer clios from a computer or a CF card connected via USB reader to a computer to the NLE software The following plugins are included Canon XF Plugin for Avid Media Access for computers running Windows Canon XF Plugin for Final Cut Pro for computers running Mac OS The instruction manual for each module provides more details Refer to Viewing the Software Instruction Manuals LL 153 for details on accessing the manuals Operating modes MEDIA System Requirements Canon XF Utility Windows XP SP2 or SP3 oS Windows Vista SP1 or SP2 Mac OS X v10 4 10 5 or 10 6 Windows 72 Intel Core Intel Core 2 Duo 2 66 GHz Intel CPU Intel Core 2 Duo CPU 2 66 GHz recommended not recommended SSE2 i compatible with Power PC compatible RAM 1 GB 2 GB for Windows 7 64 bit version Available hard disk space Installation 80 MB Disola 1024 x 768 resolution 1024 x 768 resolution a 16 bit color high color 32 000 colors 1 39 bit version only 2 39 bit and 64 bit versions Canon
78. 5 Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns 78 Displaying Onscreen Markers 78 Displaying Zebra Patterns 79 Setting the Time Code 81 Selecting the Running Mode 81 Putting the Time Code Display on Hold 83 Setting the User Bit 84 Synchronizing with an External Device 85 Connecting an External Device 85 Using a Reference Video Signal Genlock Synchronization 86 Using a Time Code Signal 86 Time Code Signal Output 87 Recording Audio 88 Using the Built in Microphone 88 Using an External Microphone or Line Input 89 Adjusting the Audio Level 92 Monitoring the Audio with Headphones 93 Using Metadata 94 Setting a User Memo 94 Colors Bars Audio Reference Signal 95 Recording Color Bars 95 Recording an Audio Reference Signal 95 Video Scopes 96 Displaying a Video Scope 96 Configuring the Waveform Monitor 96 Configuring the Vectorscope 97 Configuring the Edge Monitor 97 Adding Shot Marks while Recording 99 Reviewing a Recording 100 Special Recording Modes 101 Interval Recording Mode 101 Frame Recording Mode 103 Slow amp Fast Motion Mode 104 Pre recording Mode 106 4 Customization 107 Assignable Buttons 107 Changing the Assigned Function 107 Using an Assignable Button 108 Custom Picture Settings 109 Selecting Custom Picture Files 109 Editing a Custom Picture File s Settings 110 Renaming Custom Picture Files 110 Protecting Custom Picture Files 111 Transferring Custom Picture Files 111 Embedding Custom Picture Settings in a Recordi
79. 7 Audio output level of the AV terminal LZ 145 2 Built in microphone sensitivity LZ 89 8 Built in microphone attenuator LL 89 3 XLR terminal recording channel LL 90 9 Linking recording levels of XLR terminals Q 92 4 External microphone sensitivity LZ 91 10 External microphone attenuator Q 91 5 Audio limiter LZ 92 11 Audio reference signal QJ 95 6 Audio output delay 1 144 12 Speaker volume LL 128 Media Status Screen 199 min 00 06 12 12 P APPZ malin gt 180 min Media 4 10 4 1 CFA 16 0GB Used Space 8 75 GB E 9 Si Available 15 min ae 2 CFB 32 0GB Used Space 8 46 GB a Available 59 min _ 8 3 SD Card 989 MB Used Space 37 2 MBEE 9 Available 645 photos 0 AA 11 1 CF card A 7 Approximate used space on CF card A 2 CF card B 8 Total space on SD card 3 SD card 9 Used space on SD card 4 Total space on CF card A 10 Available number of shots on SD card 5 Used space on CF card A 11 Approximate used space on SD card 6 Available recording time on CF card A 174 Displaying the Status Screens G NOTES Additional Information e Depending on the recording media the total space displayed on the screen may differ from the capacity listed on the CF card or SD card Video Status Screen dasa 205 min CAE BEI Video 1 HDMI Status Off 9 ee Component Output HD D HD Off 3 SD Output Special Rec Rec Frames Interval t HDMI OUT terminal status 2 HD SD SDI terminal output setting EGE only
80. Area A Setting Determines the area in which colors will be corrected Phase Adjusts the color phase for area 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 O Phase Adjusts the amount of correction to the color phase This setting can be adjusted from 18 to 18 Default O 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
81. B amp W Turns the B amp W mode of the LCD and viewfinder on off 0 O 33 Onscreen Display Displays the onscreen icons and text on an external monitor for both SD and HD output O O 143 Shot Mark 1 Adds an 51 mark to the clip O 99 Shot Mark 2 Adds an 52 mark to the clip O O 99 Add OK Mark Adds an 0K mark to the clip O 131 Add v Mark Adds a lv mark to the clip O 131 Time Code Displays the Time Code submenu O 81 Time Code Hold Puts the time code display on hold or resumes it O 81 Audio Output CH Switches the audio output channel O O 145 Audio Level Turns the audio level meter on off O 92 Wireless Controller Turns the wireless controller on off O 35 Photo Records a photo J O 155 Rec Review Plays back the last clip recorded 100 Delete Last Clip Deletes the last clip recorded Sd 134 Function can be used only by assigning it to a button 108 Custom Picture Settings Customization A You can preset a number of picture related settings LL 113 After changing individual settings to your preference you can save the whole set in the camcorder or SD card as a custom picture file You can then load the file at a later date to change the current settings to the preset levels you selected You can even embed the custom picture settings in clips recorded to a CF card or photos recorded to an SD card Conversely you can have the camcorder record cli
82. Canon Ae 38 Canon lt HD Camcorder XF300 XF305 Instruction Manual Homi PUB DIE 0356 000B Important Usage Instructions WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL gt WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN AN OR MOISTURE COPYRIGHT WARNING Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY CAUTION DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE To reduce the risk of electric shock do not expose this product to dripping or splashing For Users in the UK When replacing the fuse only a correctly rated approved type should be used and be sure to re fit the fuse Cover 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 are 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 While usi
83. D Filter Settings Switch setting Screen display OFF No display 1 ND1 1 4 2 ND2 1 16 3 ND3 1 64 Gi NOTES e During automatic aperture control QQ 66 the ND filter warning will appear if the current setting is not appropriate Perform the action described in the following table Warning What to do ND CLR flashes Set the ND FILTER switch to OFF ND1 1 4 flashes Set the ND FILTER switch to 1 ND2 1 16 flashes Set the ND FILTER switch to 2 ND3 1 64 flashes Set the ND FILTER switch to 3 The ND FILTER switch is between two positions Set it correctly to the desired position ND appears in red e Depending on the scene the color may change when turning the ND filter on off Setting a custom white balance LL 72 may be effective in such case 69 70 Recording White Balance The camcorder uses an electronic white balance process to calibrate the picture for accurate color display under different lighting conditions There are 4 methods of setting the white balance Auto white balance The camcorder automatically adjusts the white balance to the optimal level Preset white balance Set the white balance to either Daylight 5 600 K or Tungsten 3 200 K Set color temperature Allows you to set the color temperature between 2 000 K and 15 000 K Custom white balance You can use a white object to measure the white balance and set it to one of two pr
84. Expand Clip index screen will appear Adding or Deleting Shot Marks from an Index Screen From the Shot Mark index screen or Expand Clip index screen you can add delete a shot mark to from a frame You can add or delete both shot marks only the 1 mark or only the mark Adding a Shot Mark 1 Open the Shot Mark index screen or Expand Clip index screen 2 Select the desired frame thumbnail and then press SET to open the Clio menu 3 Select Add Shot Mark 1 or Add Shot Mark 2 and then press SET e The clip information screen appears and it prompts you to confirm the operation 4 Select OK and then press SET e The screen changes back to the previous index screen and the selected shot mark appears next to the selected clip s thumbnail e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation Deleting a Shot Mark 1 Open the Shot Mark index screen or Expand Clip index screen 2 Select the desired frame thumbnail and then press SET to open the Clio menu 3 Select Del Shot Mark 1 or Del Shot Mark 2 and then press SET e The clip information screen appears and it prompts you to confirm the operation 4 Select OK and then press SET e The selected mark is deleted and the screen changes back to the orevious index screen e f a frame has no shot marks it will no longer appear in the Shot Mark index screen e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation Gi NoTES e f you set an assignable butt
85. FM waveform monitor button LL 96 Assignable button 4 LZ 107 IRIS switch LZ 66 ZOOM switch LQ 74 ND FILTER switch LZ 69 AWB automatic white balance switch QQ 70 ner white balance adjustment button LZ 71 WHITE BAL white balance switch LZ 71 GAIN switch LZ 61 AGC automatic gain control switch Q4 60 P 1TE play pause button EA 125 Assignable button 9 LZ 107 gt fast playback button 1 127 Assignable button 10 LZ 107 W stop button EA 125 Assignable button 12 Q 107 PPI skip forward button EA 127 Assignable button 13 Q 107 CANCEL button LZ 28 Joystick Q 28 SET button 4 28 START STOP button 1 44 START STOP lock lever Q 44 MAGN magnification button LL 55 Assignable button 7 LL 107 Handle zoom rocker LZ 76 INDEX button 1 124 POWER SAVE button QA 50 lt q skip backward button EA 127 Assignable button 11 Q 107 lt del fast reverse playback button JA 127 Assignable button 8 LZ 107 Names of Parts iazodsclion Terminals 1 DC IN terminal 2 24 2 HD SD SDI terminal 1A 142 1 LE 3 GENLOCK terminal QQ 86 WN O 4 TIME CODE terminal QA 87 5 VIDEO 2 terminal J 143 6 Q headphone terminal 14 93 2 7 REMOTE terminal 8 HD SD COMPONENT OUT terminal 1 142 9 HDMI OUT terminal 1 142 3 10 USB terminal LZ 146 11 AV terminal LZ 143 4 5 Terminals HD SD COMPONENT OUT D S HDMI
86. File Load From Cam 2 Select the file to transfer to the SD card and then press SET 3 Select OK and then press SET e The file on the SD card will be overwritten by the one on the camcorder 4 Press the CUSTOM PICT button to exit the custom picture menu i NOTES e You can also copy a custom picture file embedded in a clip to the camcorder 11 135 Embedding Custom Picture Settings in a Recording You can record video or take a photo with your custom picture settings applied to it Later those embedded settings in the video or photo can be copied to the camcorder LZ 160 and be applied to future recordings You may find that embedding custom picture settings in a recording helps you keep track of them such as verifying what settings were used for a particular recording 1 Open the Add File submenu fr Other Functions Add File 2 Select To Clip or To Photo and then press SET e Selecting To Clip will embed the custom picture file in a clip while selecting To Photo will embed the file in a photo 3 Select On and then press SET Custom Picture Settings Customization A 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 Default Normal 1 Normal 1 to Normal 4 These settings are suitable for viewin
87. For details refer to Managing User Memo Profiles in the Canon XF Utility Instruction Manual 2 Insert the SD card into the SD card slot of the camcorder 3 Open the User Memo submenu fr Other Functions Set Metadata User Memo 4 Select the file name of the desired user memo and then press SET e The icon appears on the right side of the screen e Select Off to record clips without a user memo i NOTES e You must set the user memo before you start recording for it to be added to the clip You cannot change the user memo of a clip using the camcorder but you can do so with the Canon XF Utility software e You can also set a user defined country code organization code and user code for the metadata Q 169 which is based on the UMID standard e After you set a user memo do not remove the SD card while you are recording If the SD card is removed the user memo will not be added to the clip Colors Bars Audio Reference Signal You can have the camcorder generate and record color bars and a 1 kHz audio reference signal and output them from the HD SD SDI terminal BET only HDMI OUT terminal HD SD COMPONENT OUT terminal AV terminal VIDEO 2 terminal and Q headphone terminal 1 Outputs color bars only Outputs audio reference signal only Operating modes CAMERA Recording Color Bars You can choose between EBU Type 1 and SMPTE color bars Type 2 1 Open the color bars Type submenu DAR Ca
88. IDEO 2 Terminal When you output video from the AV terminal or VIDEO 2 terminal the video signal is converted to an analog SD composite video signal While the VIDEO 2 terminal outputs only video the AV terminal also outputs audio You can select the SD output method LZ 140 Gi NOTES e f necessary you can superimpose the onscreen displays on the video displayed on the external monitor LZ 143 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 WSS system Superimposing Onscreen Displays to Appear on an External Monitor E Video Setup You can choose to superimpose onscreen displays on the video output l from the HD SD SDI terminal P L only HDMI OUT terminal HD SD HD Onscreen Disp COMPONENT OUT terminal AV terminal or VIDEO 2 terminal Doing so One DISP 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 Off your recordings 1 Open the HD Onscreen Disp or SD Onscreen Disp submenu E Video Setup HD Onscreen Disp or SD Onscreen Disp 2 Select On and then press SET appears on the right side of the screen when LA LCD VF Setup Custom Display Output Display is set to On Gi NOTES e Onscreen displays will not appear on an external monitor for SD output if Video Setup SD
89. Index Screen of a Single Clip You can display an index screen of a single clip broken down as frames at fixed intervals This is useful when you have a long clip or wish to play back a clip from a certain point You can change how many thumbnails are displayed You can also perform other operations from this index screen such as adding and deleting shot marks 1 Select the desired clip and then press SET to open the clip menu 2 Select Expand Clip and then press SET e The Expand Clip index screen appears which shows thumbnails of frames taken from the clip at fixed intervals The time code under the thumbnail indicates the time code of the frame e You can change the fixed interval between frames by showing more or fewer thumbnails To show more thumbnails open the clip menu and select More Index Pics and then press SET To show fewer thumbnails select Fewer Index Pics and then press SET e Press the INDEX button to return to the clip index screen Expand Clip 2 e pe Thumbnail icon bdo A Indicates that the K si clip thumbnail in the 04 19 00 04 10 10 00 04 10 01 00 04 11 10 clip index screen is from the frame with the thumbnail icon 00 04 11 01 00 04 12 10 Time code of the displayed frame 25 Oct 2010 7 10 AM 50i AA0097 50 Mbps 1920x1080 00 01 22 17 Clip Operations Playback Gi NOTES e After you finish playing back a clip from this index screen the index screen that was open before the
90. Level of the AV Terminal 145 Saving Clips toa Computer 146 System Requirements 146 Installing and Uninstalling Canon XF Utility Windows 147 Installing and Uninstalling Canon XF Utility Mac OS 150 Viewing the Software Instruction Manuals 153 7 Photos 155 Taking Photos 155 Taking Photos in CAMERA Mode 155 Capturing Photos in MEDIA Mode 156 Photo Playback 157 Displaying the Photos Index Screen 157 Viewing Photos 157 Photo Operations 158 Using the Photo Menu 158 Deleting Photos 158 Protecting Photos 159 Copying Custom Picture Files 160 Photo Numbering 161 8 Additional Information 163 Menu Options 163 Displaying the Status Screens 172 Troubleshooting 178 List of Messages 181 Handling Precautions 185 Maintenance Others 188 Optional Accessories 190 Specifications 194 Index 198 AAA Introduction About this Manual nrodicion Thank you for purchasing the Canon XF305 XF300 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 LL 178 Conventions Used in this Manual e Q IMPORTANT Precautions related to the camcorder s operation G NOTES Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures e 1 Reference page number EGET Text that applies only to the model shown in the icon The following terms are used in this manual Screen refers to the LCD screen and the viewfin
91. Master pedestal LZ 113 4 Master black RGB levels 1 113 5 Black gamma settings level range and point LO 113 6 Knee settings automatic slope point and saturation LD 114 176 4 Total operation time LD 171 5 Operation time since using Reset Hour Meter Q 171 00 00 27 15 P Low Key Satur Off a 9 G0 BO Range 0 Point 0 Sip 0 P 95 Sat 40 HO C16 A16 Y16 HO C16 A16 Y16 7 Skin detail settings hue chroma area and Y level LL 116 8 Selective NR settings hue chroma area and Y level LZ 117 9 Low key saturation LL 114 Displaying the Status Screens ICP Data 2 3 Status Screen camera mode qama 205 min gt 37 min BERA 1 Data 2 3 2 Sharpness Lvl 3 Sel Additional Information 00 00 27 15 P 9 10 HDFrq 0 HVBal 0 Lim 0 Knee Apt Gain 0 Slope 1 Slope 0 Ofst 0 Ofst 0 Curve 0 Automatic Normal 1 Depth 0 Gain 0 1 Sharpness settings level horizontal detail 4 Coring settings level offset curve and depth frequency horizontal vertical detail balance and LD 115 limit QJ 115 5 Noise reduction LL 116 2 Sharpness settings select knee aperture gain and 6 Color matrix settings Select gain and phase slope LA 115 LD 117 3 Level depend settings level slope and offset 7 Color matrix settings R G G R B R R B G B LL 116 ICP Data 3 3 Status Screen camera mode rami 205 min CADERA IB Rte min Data 3 3
92. Mbps 1920x1080 pixels 1280x720 pixels 25 Mbps 1440x1080 pixels Size of Photos 1920x1080 1280x720 only when capturing a photo from a clip Terminals HD SD SDI Terminal BNC jack output only 0 8 Vp p 75 Q unbalanced HD SDI SMPTE 292M Video 1080i 720P embedded audio time code VITC LTC SD SDI SMPTE 259M Video 576i embedded audio time code VITC LTC HDMI OUT Terminal HDMI mini connector output only HD SD COMPONENT OUT Terminal 720P D4 1080i D3 576i D1 compatible output only Luminance Y 1 Vp p 75 Q Chrominance Py P 850 mV 75 Q AV Terminal 3 5 mm mini jack audio and video output only dual purpose terminal also for headphones stereo output Video 1 Vp p 75 Q unbalanced Audio 10 dBV 47 KQ load output level 1Vrms 3 KQ or less VIDEO 2 Terminal BNC jack video only output only 1 Vp p 75 Q unbalanced XLR Terminal XLR jack pin1 shield pin2 hot pin cold 2 sets Sensitivity MIC setting 60 dBu manual volume center full scale 18 dB 600 Q LINE setting 4 dBu manual volume center full scale 18 dB 10 kQ ATT 20 dB NQ Headphone Terminal 3 5 mm stereo mini jack oo to 12 dBV 16 Q load volume range Min to Max 50 Q or less GENLOCK Terminal BNC jack input only 1 Vp p 75 Q 195 A Additional Information Specifications TIME CODE Terminal BNC jack Input 0 5 V 18 Vp p 10 kQ Output 1 Vp p 75 Q e REMOTE Terminal 2 5 mm
93. O Frame Rec Rec Frames 2 6 12 O w Slow amp Fast Motion S amp F Frame Rate See footnote 3 Clips Title Prefix AA to ZZ Number setting Set Reset Delete Last Clip Cancel OK O Copy All Clips Cancel OK o 133 Copy OK Clips Cancel OK O 133 Delete All Clips Cancel OK o 134 Delete All 0K Marks Cancel OK P O 132 Rec Review Entire Clip Last 4 sec 100 Set Metadata User Memo Off list of user memo files 94 Country Code Letters A to Z numbers 0 to 9 plus sign Organization minus sign colon space o 7 z User Code SDI Rec Command EGETI only On Off Photo Numbering Reset Continu 161 169 Additional Information Menu Options Menu item Submenu Setting options CAMERA MEDIA aa Add File To Clip On Off 0 E 110 To Photo On Off Delete All Photos OK Cancel o 159 Custom Function Shockless Gain Fast Normal Slow Off Shockless WB On Off E AE Response Fast Normal Slow O Iris Limit On Off I Ring Direction Reverse Normal O F Ring Control Fast Normal Slow O 120 F Assist B amp W Both Magnify Peaking Off O Obj Dist Unit Meters Feet Zoom Indicator Bar Number ZR
94. OUT 19 Introduction Names of Parts WL D6000 Wireless Controller 1 SAh Sep ee ETIN Ha a i DY 5 o il 2 O A rg 1 gt Y Canon WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL D6000 START STOP button 1 44 ZOOM buttons LA 77 A V gt buttons MENU button LZ 28 lt gt fast playback reverse playback buttons EA 127 lt li gt frame forward reverse buttons JA 127 E stop button QA 125 gt I play pause button EA 125 9 INDEX button LA 124 10 SET button LZ 28 11 CANCEL button QQ 28 12 SHOT1 shot mark 1 button LZ 99 13 PHOTO button QU 155 14 Record enable button When you use the START STOP button or ZOOM buttons you must press this button simultaneously with the desired button CON OOF WN 20 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 LL 191 and Recording and Playback Times LA 191 Using a Battery Pack You can power the camcorder using the supplied BP 955 or optional BP 975 BP 950G or BP 970G Battery Pack The BP 955 and BP 975 Battery Packs
95. Or sont suo oe ds 97 Embedded audio asma serena 144 O 30 F Flicker reduction ta ita a A Aa ee Gls 65 FOCUS ae EEA o a e 52 FOCUS IMMIE eoriet aere edia 58 FOCUS IMOCS THING o ires E E AE 52 FOCUS WING testa tana O tae kee EEEN 52 ANETO nerd a is ee EN A 51 Frame recording mode 103 Free run time code 0 ee eee eee 81 PULSO mode e ota e 45 G A a AN he hee 60 GENLOCK terminal o o ooooooooo o 85 E eee eee eee 34 H HD SD COMPONENT OUT terminal 142 A S SDIiTernMinal persa eee es oes 142 HDMI OUT terminal 142 Headphone terminal 93 HOr NCTC taste dais diodes 171 I Image stabiliZer o o ooooooo 59 Index screens Changing clip thumbnail 138 GIDS e ae She aida nth ah da 123 gos A 136 SOL MONKS suis Stee ak as 135 Initializing recording media 39 EGELI only Interval recording mode 101 A O Ae eaters taba sack a 66 HS eea Gos wih cane A EN 66 A A A 66 L LanNquidS a ra adrede 21 KDHE url a OEA e 32 EOD SOrEEN aa tia 33 ETA A A a es 30 AGM MICTSMAG to do ii ao ere 68 M Macro shooting wscrrrra rra RAE 58 Menu settings dai 163 Message Isls s casei r Rir air eee 181 Metadata 3 it dd laico de 94 Microphone sisas ee a 88 89 Microphone attenuator 89 91 Microphone sensitivity 89 91 Monitoring audio sist late 93 MXF file type rar park Gob
96. P and 0 5 seconds for other resolutions e The speed indicated on the screen is approximate 127 128 Playback HEADPHONE Audio Setup Audio Output Speaker Volume 18 Playback Adjusting the Volume During playback audio will come from the monaural built in speaker or headphones When you connect headphones to the headphone terminal the built in speaker will be muted Adjusting the Headphone Volume Press the HEADPHONE buttons to adjust the volume Adjusting the Built in Soeaker Volume 1 Open the Speaker Volume submenu DN Audio Setup Audio Output Speaker Volume 2 Select the desired level and then press SET e Select Off to mute the audio i NOTES e For details on changing the audio channel refer to Selecting the Audio Channel LA 145 Adding Shot Marks during Playback You can add an si mark 2 mark or both marks to a clip during playback or playback pause You can add either mark using assignable buttons or an 1 mark using the wireless controller s SHOT1 button 1 Set an assignable button to Shot Mark 1 or Shot Mark 2 LL 107 2 During playback or playback pause press the assignable button at the point in the clip to add the shot mark e A message indicating the shot mark appears on the screen and the shot mark is added to the clip e Adding a shot mark to a clip during playback will pause the playback e Up to 100 shot marks 1 and ma
97. Screens All of the clips on a CF card can be accessed from the clip index screen However you can switch to other index screens that show only clips with an DK mark 0K Mark index screen clips with a v mark V Mark index screen or photos Photos index screen Photos are saved on the SD card 1 Press the INDEX button e The index screen selection menu appears 2 Select the desired index screen and then press SET 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 Playback Playing Back Clips You can play back clips from the clip index screen 0K Mark index screen and lvl Mark index screen Use the playback control buttons on the handle 1 Move the orange selection frame to the clip you want to play back 2 Press the 3 1H 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 to pause the playback e Press the M button to stop the playback and return to the index screen important e Observe the following precautions while the CF or CFE access indicator is illuminated in red Failure to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not open the co
98. XF Plugin for Avid Media Access Required application Avid Media Composer 4 05 or later Windows version 3 Not compatible with the Mac OS version Refer to the application s official home page for the application s system requirements Saving Clips to a Computer External Connections e Canon XF Plugin for Final Cut Pro Required application Final Cut Pro 6 0 3 or later Refer to the application s official home page for the application s system requirements Gi NOTES e Even if your computer meets the system requirements proper operation of the software cannot be guaranteed Installing and Uninstalling Canon XF Utility Windows Installing Canon XF Utility Perform the following procedure to install the Canon XF Utility software Note that the language displayed during installation will be in English French Italian German or Spanish but the rest of the application s menus and messages will be in English only 1 Insert the Canon XF Utilities CD ROM into the computer e The installation screen appears If it does not follow the steps below Windows Vista and Windows 7 When the AutoPlay window appears select Run SETUP EXE Windows Vista Windows 7 and Windows XP Open Computer Windows Vista and Windows 7 or My Computer Windows XP and double click the icon of the drive that contains the CD ROM 2 Select your region e f you selected Asia or Oceania skip to step 4 Plea
99. Y appears at the top of the screen e The selected shooting frame rate appears on the right side of the screen next to the fr Other Functions Frame Rate setting the playback frame rate Shooting frame rate 418138 min S amp F STBY 00 1P0 22 00 P gt F180 min BEER 50 Mbps Playback frame rate Special Recording Modes Recording 3 Press the START STOP button to begin recording e The camcorder automatically records at the set frame rate e The tally lamps illuminate e S amp F STBY changes to S amp F REC while recording 4 Press the START STOP button again to stop recording e The camcorder records the clip e The tally lamps go out and S amp F STBY appears at the top of the screen G NOTES e You can use only one special recording mode at a time e While recording you cannot change the shooting frame rate For lower shooting frame rates it may take approximately 1 second to stop recording Slow amp fast motion mode will be deactivated if the special recording mode is changed or turned off It will be deactivated also if you change the video configuration The time code advances while video is recorded If the running mode of the time code Q 81 is set to Free Run or the time code is input from an external source EGE only the running mode will switch to Rec Run during special recording mode When special recording mode is deactivated the running mode will return to its previous setting
100. Zone List of world time zones UTC 01 00 Paris o o a Clock Set Date Time O O Date Format YMD YMD 24H MDY MDY 24H 0 0 26 DMY DMY 24H 168 Menu Options Additional Information sl Menu item Submenu Setting options CAMERA MEDIA Ea WFM LCD Setting WFM VS Edge Mon Off 96 Setting WFM VS Off 96 Waveform Monitor Line Line Spot Field RGB YPbPr O 06 Gain 1x 2x o Vectorscope Spot Normal 0 m Gain 1x 5x O Edge Monitor Type 1 Type 2 O 97 Language Deutsch English Espa ol Francais Italiano Polski Pyccxui 85432 O O 27 BA Wireless Controller On Off O 35 Assign Button 1 to 13 See footnote 2 6 107 Tally Lamp Front On Off 0 E E Rear On Off Media Access LED 0n Off 0 Genlock EGE only 1023 to 1023 000 O Bit Rate Resolution 50 Mbps 1920x1080 50 Mbps 1280x720 35 Mbps 1920x1080 35 Mbps 1280x720 0 51 25 Mbps 1440x1080 Frame Rate 50i 50P 25P 51 Special Rec Interval Rec Frame Rec Pre Rec 0 E 101 Slow amp Fast Motion Off Interval Rec Interval 1 sec to 10 sec 15 sec 20 sec 30 sec 40 sec 50 sec O 1 min to 10 min ula Rec Frames 2 6 12
101. ack Gamma Output Low Key Saturation 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 O Knee Controls the upper part of the gamma curve highlights of the image By compressing the highlights you can prevent parts of the image from being overexposed This is not available when Gamma is set to Cine 1 or Cine 2 Enable Activates deactivates the setting Default On Automatic Select On to have the camcorder automatically set the knee point and slope to prevent images being overexposed so quickly Select Off to manually adjust the knee point Default On Slope Determines the slope of the gamma curve above the knee point This setting can be adjusted from 35 to 50 Default O 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 when Automatic is set to Off This setting can be adjusted from 10 to 10 Default O Custom Picture Settings Customization A Knee Slope Knee Point 6 O Input Input Sharpness Sets the sharpness of the output and recording signal Level Sets the sharpness level This setting can be adjusted from 10 to 50 Default O H Detail Freq Sets the center frequency of hori
102. amcorder 189 ACCCSSOINCS 26 bed a 190 POV SM Besse pact a ade ote ete as oa iy eh olin ale toa de desk 68 AGO atea i ad tat es ie 60 ACME St ld ere te hte o ed 60 APON G ro ah te eee ak Oe ya ein Ss 66 A A ied E 140 ASSIOMEDIGHOUMONG ates bs nasi ea iodo aan 107 AUI OUUTE aere Sees a o Stee hth 144 Audio peak limiter lt gt Yee hub od 164 AUQIO FSCOFCINO e subia Sas bss othe eh atee 88 Audio recording level 92 Audio reference signal 95 AV TORI iit era Manatee wee 143 AWB Auto white balance 70 B Battery Dacia hud an Shean dann wae SRL 21 Bilal a o E a ds 51 Built in backup battery 187 C Camera Senasa aii 122 CF card MSSRINO rs ado rra BA iaa NS Or Recovering data ss nt ees vi eta te sas 41 A O A Sears 38 Check marks V1 6 ec eee eee een 131 Clips Adding an 0K mark M mark 131 Adding Deleting shot marks 99 128 137 TN Meee mee Meee ee een ee cee re a ere 132 DSClING s cutee aceasta eee he 134 Displaying clip information 130 A A eet eee aes 125 COEDS ticos eenia Se ee 95 Condensation scaricare 188 Connection to an external monitor 141 CUSTOM OISDIAVS sia 121 CUSTOMTUACUONS pido 120 CUSTOM DIC Esrr a a 109 198 Custom picture settingS 113 D Date and time annann aaa nia 26 Al SOM ell erenn ese Sta a A 168 DCHINGCHMIMAl serias a ds a 24 E ECOSIMOnd
103. and zooming in on far subjects using high zoom ratios the more you approach the telephoto end This mode is not suitable for tilting and panning shots Dynamic IS compensates for a higher degree of camcorder shake such as when shooting while walking and is more effective as the zoom approaches full wide angle Standard IS compensates for a lower degree of camcorder shake such as when shooting while remaining stationary and is suitable for shooting natural looking scenes Use this setting when the camcorder is mounted on a tripod e By default assignable button 1 is set to Standard but you can also set it for another assignable button instead You can press the button to activate standard IS e f you set an assignable button to Dynamic IS or Powered IS A 107 you can press the button to turn the assigned mode on or off e f the degree of camcorder shake is too high the image stabilizer may not be able to fully compensate e When you are using Dynamic mode the edges of the picture may be adversely affected such as ghosting artifacts and dark areas when compensating for a high degree of camcorder shake Recording A Camera Setup Image Stabilizer Standard 59 60 Recording PAR Camera Setup AGC Limit Off 21 dB Gain The gain control adjusts the level of the video signal generated depending on the lighting and shooting conditions You can select automatic or manual gain contr
104. 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 Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA Displaying a Video Scope Press the WFM button e The waveform monitor will appear in a window on the lower right of the screen e You can repeatedly press the WFM button to activate the video scopes in the following sequence Waveform monitor gt Vectorscope gt Edge monitor gt Off e Alternatively you can display the video scopes using Other Functions WFM LCD Setting Select WFM for the waveform monitor VS for the vectorscope or Edge Mon for the edge monitor Configuring the Waveform Monitor The camcorder s waveform monitor function offers 5 modes You can also change the gain 1 Open the Waveform Monitor submenu fr Other Functions WFM LCD Waveform Monitor 2 Select the desired option and then press SET 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 fr Other Functions WFM LCD Gain under Waveform Monitor 4 Select 1x or 2x and then press SET Video Scopes 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
105. ature will be set and the displayed color temperature will no longer be highlighted in orange Custom White Balance You can store two custom white balance settings in the camcorder for future use 1 Set the AWB switch to OFF 2 Set the WHITE BAL switch to A or B 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 a button e The A or 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 White Balance Recording Recording with a Custom White Balance 1 Set the AWB switch to OFF 2 Set the WHITE BAL switch to the desired custom setting A or B e The selected custom white balance setting is activated Gi NOTES e Set the MW Camera Setup Tele converter setting JA 163 to Off in advance e Readjust the custom white balance if you turn the ND filter on off or when the light source has changed 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 13 Recording ZOOM RING eROCKER 14 Zooming You can operate the zoom up to 18x using the zoom rocker on the side grip or the one on the handle You ca
106. ber of clips 999 clips Delete some clips LL 134 to free some space or replace the CF card Cannot record on the SD card Initialize the SD card LL 39 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 Delete some photos IA 158 to free some space or replace the SD card The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value Set the Other Functions Photo Numbering setting to Reset and insert a new SD card Recording to and playing back from a CF card is slow This may occur as video is recorded deleted over time Save your clips LL 146 and initialize the CF card LU 39 Recording to and playing back from an SD card is slow This may occur as photos are recorded deleted over time Save your photos and initialize the SD card 1 39 The wireless controller will not work Set Other Functions Wireless Controller to On Replace the battery of the wireless controller 180 Troubleshooting Additional Information sl 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
107. ble intervals 3 Select Rec Frames select the desired number of frames and then oress SET e Available options are 2 6 and 12 Recording Y Other Functions Interval Rec Interval 1 sec Y Other Functions Interval Rec Rec Frames 2 101 102 Recording Y Other Functions Special Rec Off Special Recording Modes Available Intervals 1 sec 2 Sec 3 sec 4 sec 5 sec 6 sec 7 sec 8 sec 9 sec 10sec 15sec 20sec 30sec 40sec 50sec 1 min 2 min 3 min 4 min 5 min 6 min 7 min 8 min 9 min 10 min In the camcorder s menu seconds are indicated by sec and minutes are indicated by min Activating Interval Recording Mode and Recording 1 Open the Special Rec submenu fr Other Functions Special Rec 2 Select Interval Rec and then press SET e INT STBY appears at the top of the screen with INT flashing 3 Press the START STOP button to begin recording e The camcorder automatically records the set number of frames at the set interval e The tally lamps illuminate e INT STBY changes to INT REC while recording frames and 0 INT STBY while between intervals 4 Press the START STOP button again to stop recording e All of the recorded frames are joined together into one clip e The tally lamps go out and INT STBY appears at the top of the screen with INT flashing Gi NOTES You can use only one special recording mode at a time While recording
108. clip is recorded You can set the initial clip name in advance using the Other Functions Clips Title Prefix and Number Setting options You cannot change the clip name after the clip is recorded The video file stream 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 i NOTES e f you are recording with two CF cards and the CF card you are using becomes full while recording the clip will continue uninterrupted on the other CF card relay recording In such case the recording will be recorded as separate clips e f you record using the custom picture and metadata settings those settings will be recorded with the clip For more details refer to Custom Picture Settings LL 109 and Using Metadata LL 94 45 46 Recording 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 display function LZ 121 to display or hide most of the screen displays Such screen displays are denoted with an asterisk 2 3 am 310 min RAE HPA 4 35 gt A 80min EE D 34 EEE 6 33 i CME 50Mbps lt a 7 39 E JUE 8 31 ALE 9 1213 14 1110 30 CS 15 GUSTA 47 s CHI ENEEEINE dB 4030 20 10 0 2 T i CH2 100110 26 25 24 2322 21 2019 18 When displaying the date and time
109. 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 Copying a File from the Playback Screen 1 Display the photo with the custom picture file to be copied e Refer to Viewing Photos LA 157 2 Press SET to open the photo menu 3 Select Copy File and then press SET e The CP Data 1 3 screen appears with the orange selection frame indicating the first file slot in the camcorder e Alternatively you can press the CUSTOM PICT button e You can push the joystick up down or turn the SELECT dial to display the CP Data 2 3 and CP Data 3 3 screens 4 Select the desired file slot in the camcorder and then press SET 5 Select OK and then press SET e The custom picture file embedded in the selected photo is copied overwriting the file in that slot 6 When the confirmation message appears press SET Photo Operations Copying a File from the Index Screen 1 Open the Photos Index Screen e Refer to Viewing Photos LA 157 2 Move the orange selection frame to the photo with the custom picture file to be copied 3 Press SET to open the photo menu 4 Select Copy File and then press SET e The ICP Data 1 3 screen appears with the orange selection frame indicating the first file slot in the camcorder e Alternatively you can press the CUSTOM PICT button e You can push the joystick up down or turn t
110. d DIGIC DV Ill image processor The camcorder is equipped with three 1 3 type CMOS sensors that each capture video at an effective pixel count of approximately 2 07 megapixels 1920x1080 Combined with the DIGIC DV Ill image processor and newly developed 18x zoom lens 29 3 mm F1 6 the camcorder offers a center resolution of 1 000 TV lines Furthermore the camcorder produces spectacular video with true to life color reproduction while reducing noise and rolling shutter artifacts thanks to a twofold improvement when the frame rate is 50i over previous models in scanning speed Superb HD video The camcorder uses the MPEG 2 Long GOP codec When you record using the 50 Mbps bit rate with 4 2 2 color sampling the quality of your recordings will rival that of broadcast video Your recordings are saved as Material eXchange Format MXF files which are compatible with major non linear editing NLE software You can configure the video recording signal to suit your needs By combining the bit rate resolution setting with the frame rate setting you can produce video from 1440x1080 25P at 25 Mbps to 1280x720 50P at 35 Mbps to 1920x1080 50i at 50 Mbps You can select from a total of 10 different combinations Operability Focus and zoom Enhancements were made to the focus and zoom systems The newly added full manual focus mode LL 52 sets physical stops on the focus ring and also displays a distance indicator on the ring its
111. deo or audio or video noise to appear Do not use or store the camcorder in dusty or 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 Do not point 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 Be careful of heat generated by lighting equipment Do not disassemble the camcorder If the camcorder does not function properly consult qualified service personnel 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 not allow the camcorder to swing and hit an object When mounting the camcorder on a tripod make sure that the tripod s fastening screw is shorter than 5 5 mm Using other tripods may damage the camcorder 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 Do not leave it near a heater or inside a car in hot weather e Do not try to disassemble or modify tt 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
112. der screen CF card refers to a CompactFlash CF card SD caro refers to an SD or SDHC memory card Recording media refers to CF cards and SD cards 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 D X lt H17 Introduction 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 PAR Camera Setup menu and then the Image Stabilizer menu item About this Manual 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 LJ 25 Recording Image Stabilizer Use the image stabilizer to compensate for camcorder shake in order to PA Camera Setup Image Stabilizer Standard achieve steadier shots There are 3 methods of image stabilization select the method that best suits your needs Operating modes CAMERA 1 Onen the llmanae Stahilizerl stinmenit PAR Camera Setup Image Stabilizer 2 Select the desired option and then press SET e The icon of the selected mode appears on the bottom of the screen Options Powered Hp
113. des CAMERA Using the Built in Microphone After you activate the built in microphone you can configure the low cut filter and sensitivity and activate the attenuator Set the AUDIO IN switch of the desired channel to INT Configuring the Low Cut Filter 1 Open the Int Mic Low Cut submenu D Audio Setup Audio Input Int Mic Low Cut 2 Select the desired option and then press SET 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 or close to buildings Note that when you use this setting some low frequency sounds may be suppressed along with the sound of wind Recording Audio Selecting the Built in Microphone s Sensitivity 1 Open the Int Mic Sensitivity submenu DN Audio Setup Audio Input Int Mic Sensitivity 2 Select the desired option and then press SET Options Normal For recording audio under usual conditions High For recording audio at a higher volume 6 dB Activating the Built in Microphone s Attenuator If the audio level is too high and the sound sounds distorted activate the microphone attenuator 12 dB 1 Open the Int Mic Att submenu DN Audio Setup Audio Input Int Mic Att 2 Select On and then press SET Using an External Microphone or Line Input Attaching an Ext
114. dings with a wider angle of view Remote Controller When the ZR 2000 or ZR 1000 is connected to the camcorder s REMOTE terminal it is possible to control functions such as the start and stop of recording the zoom and the focus functions while reviewing the picture on an external monitor without touching the camcorder This is particularly useful while the camcorder is mounted on a tripod and you want to ensure maximum stability of a shot This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories When you use Canon video equipment we recommend Canon brand accessories or products bearing the same mark 193 A Additional Information Specifications XF305 XF300 System Recording System Movies Video compression MPEG 2 Long GOP Audio compression Linear PCM 16 bits 48 kHz 2 channels File type MXF Photos Image compression JPEG DCF Design rule for Camera File system compatible with Exif Ver 2 2 and with DPOF Video Configuration recording playback 50 Mbps CBR 4 2 2 422P HL 1920x1080 50i 25P 1280x720 SOR 25P 35 Mbps VBR 4 2 0 MP HL 1920x1080 50i 25P 1280x720 50P 25P 25 Mbps CBR 4 2 0 MP H14 1440x1080 50i 25P Recording Media not included Movies CompactFlash CF Card Type two slots Photos SD or SDHC SD High Capacity memory card Custom picture files camera settings and user memo files can be saved and loaded Maximum Recording Time 16 GB CF Card 50 Mbps 40 min 35 Mbps
115. djust the setting e For clear scan mode adjust the frequency so that black bands do not appear 4 Press SET e The orange frame will disappear The selected setting and shutter speed mode will be set e To change the mode again start from step 2 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 speeds in brighter surroundings e Autofocus may not work well i NOTES e When you record under bright conditions using automatic aperture control the camcorder closes down the aperture This may cause the picture to appear blurred To prevent this set the shutter speed to 1 100 or faster e When you set the camcorder to full auto mode Q 45 the shutter speed mode will be set to auto e When the gain and aperture are set to manual and the shutter speed is not set to auto the exposure bar will appear on the screen LL 62 Shutter Speed Flicker Reduction You can reduce flicker caused by recording under fluorescent lamps 1 Open the Flicker Reduction submenu DAR Camera Setup Flicker Reduction 2 Select Automatic and then press SET Recording DW Camera Setup Flicker Re
116. duction Off 65 66 Recording Adjusting the Aperture You can affect the brightness of your recordings or change the depth of field by adjusting the aperture Increase the aperture value F8 to F9 5 so that objects that are close and far away will be in focus You can have the camcorder adjust the aperture automatically or you can manually adjust it to give you more control over your recording Operating modes CAMERA Automatic Aperture Control The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture based on the brightness of the subject Set the IRIS switch to A e The A icon appears next to the aperture value on the screen e When you set the camcorder to full auto mode LL 45 the camcorder automatically controls the aperture Manual Aperture Control Use the iris ring to manually control the aperture 1 Set the IRIS switch to M 2 Turn the iris ring to adjust the aperture e The f number displayed on the screen will be in 1 4 stop increments Available aperture settings FLO Eire 7 SEZ 05 FEZ 2 EZ S269 r2Z 3 9F3 2 rs 4 Sie 210 FAA EAS Fo 2 ES 0 EZ kG CF3 ESO ES 70 MESS ELLOS Pll A AS SA O AS ES EZ eee CHOSES Can be selected only when the f Other Functions Custom Function Iris Limit setting is set to Off Gi NOTES e When the gain and aperture are set to manual and the shutter speed is not set to auto the exposure bar will appear on the screen Q 62 e You can use the fr Oth
117. e audio in real time Audio Output External Connections e Selecting the Audio Channel You can select the audio channel that is output from the AV terminal or Q 1 Audio Setup headphone terminal Audio Output Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA Channel 1 Open the Channel submenu J Audio Setup Audio Output Channel CH1 CH2 2 Select the desired option and then press SET Options CH1 CH2 Audio from CH1 is output from 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 All Alll Audio from CH1 and CH2 is mixed and output from both the left and right audio channels Gi NOTES e You can change the audio channel by setting an assignable button to Audio Output CH LZ 107 Selecting the Output Level of the AV Terminal You can select the output level of audio that is output from the AV P Audio Setup terminal Audio Output Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA Level 1 Open the audio ouput Level submenu M Audio Setup Audio Output Level 1 Vrms 2 Select the desired level and then press SET 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 145 1
118. e or turn off the camcorder Do not remove the SD card i NOTES e f the LOCK switch on the SD card is set to prevent writing you will not be able to record a photo Change the position of the LOCK switch in advance e Even if the Other Functions Custom Function Scan Reverse Rec setting is set to On photos will not be inverted Photo Playback Photos 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 CAMERA OFF MEDIA 1 Hold down the button on the RATAS switch and move it to MEDIA appears 2 Press the INDEX button e The index screen selection menu appears 3 Select Photo Index and then press SET 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 I button to view the photo e The photo playback screen appears and the selected photo is displayed e Use the ka gt buttons to switch to the previous next photo e Press the DISPLAY button to hide show the histogram and other onscreen displays e Press the M button to return to the Photos index screen important e Observe the following precautions while the SD card access indicator is flashing Failure to do so may result in permanent data los
119. e some clips J4 134 to free some space or replace the CF card Indicators and Onscreen Displays Z 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 secezece ececere 4 flashes per second The battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack There is not enough available space on the CF card Delete some clips J 134 to free some space or replace the CF card Asystem 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 02 e2 1 flash per second oye 25 The combined available space on both CF cards is low Replace the CF card that is not being recorded onto appears in red on the screen The focus mode ring is not correctly set Turn the ring to either AF MF or FULL MF until the PUSH button locks 0 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 if the display does not change back to normal The SD card is full Replace the SD card or delete some photos L
120. ecord for approximately 6 minutes at 50 Mbps LA 51 Should the camcorder fail to operate correctly refer to Troubleshooting LA 178 For details on recording audio refer to Recording Audio 0 88 Operating modes Preparing to Record 1 Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder 0 22 2 Insert a CF card into a CF card slot 1 37 e Insert another CF card into the other CF card slot to use relay recording LA 40 3 Remove the lens cap 4 Adjust the viewfinder i NOTES e The camcorder can add a user memo LL 94 to a clip as you record It can be used to store information such as the clip name camera operator and filming location However you must set the user memo before recording e You can attach commercially available accessories to the handle by using the socket for 0 64 cm 1 4 mounting screws Recording Viewfinder Lens cap 43 Recording Recording Video Recording anid 1 Hold down the button on the QAMEJ switch and move it to i CAMERA Q 25 e The camcorder turns on in camera mode and enters record pause mode e The access indicator for the CF card slot selected for recording illuminates in red and then changes to green 2 Press the START STOP button to begin recording e Recording starts The front and rear tally lamps illuminate and the recording indicator REC appears on the screen e You can use the START STOP button on the side grip handle or below the tris ring
121. elds in the same way 3 Select B Set and then press SET to start the clock and close the screen i NOTES 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 LL 187 and set the time zone date and time again e You can change the date format and the clock format 12 24 hours with the Other Functions Clock Set Date Format setting e You can also change the date and time later on not during the initial setup with the Other Functions Clock Set Date Time setting Changing the Time Zone Change the time zone to match the time zone of your location The default setting is UTC 01 00 Paris The time zones are based on Coordinated Universal Time UTC Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA 1 Press the MENU button 2 Push the joystick up down or turn the SELECT dial to select fr Other Functions 3 Select Time Zone in a similar fashion Date Time and Language Settings 4 Push the joystick up down or turn the SELECT dial to change the time zone 5 Press SET to set the time zone and then press the MENU button to close the menu Displaying the Date and Time while Recording You can display the date and time in the lower left of the screen Operating modes CAMERA 1 Press the MENU button 2 Push the joystick up down or turn the SELECT dial to select LA LCD VF Setup 3 Se
122. elf With the physical stops on the zoom ring LZ 74 you can easily go from full wide angle to full telephoto by turning the zoom ring about 90 Overall design The various buttons switches and other controls were redesigned after extensive research and interviews with industry professionals Buttons and switches were repositioned for easier use and access and the ergonomic design of the grip was also refined for better balance In addition you can frame your shots more easily with the improved viewfinder and larger LCD screen which both now have 100 coverage Recording media The camcorder records video and audio to CompactFlash CF cards You can even make lengthy recordings without worry because the camcorder features two CF card slots When one CF card becomes full the recording will automatically continue on the other one without interruption Supplied Canon XF Utility software Managing your recordings is as simple as using the supplied Canon XF Utility software You can transfer your recordings to your computer where you can view and manage them Using the supplied plugins you can then use the recordings with major NLE software Refer to Saving Clips to a Computer LL 146 for details on compatible software Versatile Artistic Expression Special recording modes The special recording modes LA 101 give you more creative control over your recordings You can create a slow motion or fast motion effect in your
123. en Suitable for recording scenes such as at a party with changing lighting conditions or scenes under studio lighting or sodium lamps Kelvin Allows you to set the color temperature value LZ 72 Fine tuning the Preset White Balance You can fine tune the Daylight and Tungsten settings within a range of 9 to 9 1 Press the a button e The icon on the screen is highlighted in orange 2 Select the desired adjustment level 3 Press the a button e The icon will no longer be highlighted in orange Recording AWB switch switch PAR Camera Setup White Balance Daylight WHITE BAL a oi 71 Recording AWB switch WHITE BAL Nes B o ES N button WHITE BAL switch A Camera Setup White Balance Kelvin AWB ONe o OFF AWB switch _ WHITE BAL 25 B WHITE BAL Oj Q A PRESET switch AAA AA 12 White Balance Setting the Color Temperature The following procedure allows you to specify the color temperature between 2 000 K and 15 000 K in 100 K increments 1 Set the AWB switch to OFF 2 Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRESET 3 Open the White Balance submenu DAR Camera Setup White Balance 4 Select Kelvin and then press SET 5 Close the menu and then press the a button e The displayed color temperature appears highlighted in orange 6 Select the desired color temperature and then press the ls button e The color temper
124. epends on the clip s video configuration the capability of the external monitor for video output from the HDMI OUT terminal and on various menu settings Video output from the AV or VIDEO 2 terminal will always be in 576 50i standard Operating modes Video Output Configuration by Terminal Refer to the following table for the video output configuration from each terminal If necessary you can superimpose the onscreen displays on the video displayed on the external monitor Q 143 Video Output Configuration by Terminal HD SD SDI 9 3 HD SD COMPONENT AV or o EEN only dd our 4 VIDEO 2 Recording frame HD SD HD SD HD SD SD size Frame rate y output output output output output output output 1080 50i ie 1080 50i 576 50i 1080 50i 576 50P 1080 50i 576 50i 576 50i 1080 slow or fast motion 720 50P Cure 720 50P 576 50i 720 50P 576 50P 720 50P 576 50i 576 50i 720 slow or fast motion 1 Set Video Setup SDI Output to HD SD or Off 2 When you set LA LCD VF Setup HD Output under Zebra to On you can display zebra patterns on an external monitor In such case output from the HD SD SDI terminal RETA only and HD SD COMPONENT OUT terminal will be in HD regardless of their setting 3 Video output will automatically switch to HD or SD depending on the capability of the external monitor 4 Set E Video Setup Component Output to HD or SD 5 When output from the HDMI OUT terminal is SD 576 50P
125. er Functions Custom Function Iris Limit setting Q4 120 to prevent the aperture from closing below the diffraction limit of the lens F9 5 When it is on the maximum aperture value is F9 5 When it is off you can fully close the aperture but aperture values that exceed the diffraction limit will appear in gray Using aperture values displayed in gray will cause diffraction blur Adjusting the Aperture Recording e When you set the aperture value manually it is not retained if you activate automatic aperture control excluding full auto mode The aperture value set automatically by the camcorder will be retained when you switch back to manual aperture control When you activate the built in ND filter the picture may become dark when you set a high aperture value In such case set the ND filter to OFF and readjust the aperture You can use the fr Other Functions Custom Function I Ring Direction setting LL 120 to change the direction of the adjustment when you turn the iris ring You can set the Other Functions Custom Function ZR 2000 AE Shift setting QA 120 to Iris to change the aperture value using the AE SHIFT dial on the optional ZR 2000 Zoom Remote Controller Temporary Manual Aperture Control Override PUSH AUTO IRIS During manual aperture control mode press and hold the PUSH AUTO IRIS button While you keep the button pressed the camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture t
126. er Functions Special Rec 2 Select Frame Rec and then press SET e FRM STBY appears at the top of the screen with FRM flashing 3 Press the START STOP button to begin recording e The camcorder automatically records the set number of frames e The tally lamps illuminate e FRM STBY changes to FRM REC while recording frames and FRM STBY when frames are not being recorded e Repeat until you finish recording Special Rec Off 4 Open the Special Rec submenu fr Other Functions Special Rec 5 Select Off and then press SET e Frame recording mode ends and all of the recorded frames are joined together into one clip e The tally lamps go out and STBY appears at the top of the screen G NOTES e You can use only one special recording mode at a time e While recording you cannot change the number of frames e Some frames at the point the recording was stopped may be recorded and added to the end of the clip e Frame recording mode will be deactivated if the special recording mode is changed or turned off It will be deactivated also if you change the Other Functions Bit Rate Resolution or Frame Rate setting 103 Recording Y Other Functions Slow amp Fast Motion S amp F Frame Rate Y Other Functions Special Rec Off 104 Special Recording Modes e The time code advances by the number of frames recorded If the running mode of the time code LL 81 is
127. er e a a E ES 169 Temporary auto exposure PUSH AUTO IRIS 67 Temporary autofocus Push AF 57 Terminal COVerS nan Naty alte ss 35 Time code A ap eee ea ee ee 81 TIME CODE terminal unicas 86 A tia ae ee See aoe eat 36 185 TKOUDISSINO OUMO Annis ok dent as cheat ade ates arios 178 Turning the camcorder on off 25 199 U USB terminal aoc base a a ee Ee eS 19 User DI s Oh aw a ey ie o Walaa aie eS 84 User meno buda oho eke bee betes 94 V Vectorscope Lat 7 dou os ahs oe 97 VIDEO 2 terminal rra a BS 143 Video configuration oia 51 Video output configuration 139 VIEWTINOGR edi e o a til BORE le e 33 W Waveform monitor 96 White balance 70 Wide attachment 164 Wireless controller 20 200 X XLR terminals tata et aa aaa 88 Z Zebra pattern onana uaaa eee 79 ZOO A a a doch gta sheet to hs Baresi TA ZOOM MAD os e ea ales 74 ZOOM TOCKE Sur dad 15 D1EOS 3 600 0 Canon Canon Inc 30 2 Shimomaruko 3 chome Ohta ku Tokyo 146 8501 Japan Canon Europa N V Bovenkerkerweg 59 61 1185 XB Amstelveen The Netherlands www canon europa com Canon UK Ltd CCI Service Centre Unit 130 Centennial Park Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 3SE United Kingdom Telephone 0870 241 2161 Canon Australia Pty Ltd Tel 13 13 83 within Australia only 61 02 9805 2555 www
128. er than usual When the CF card contains a large number of clips some operations may take longer than usual Save your clips LL 146 and initialize the CF card LL 39 Alternatively replace the CF card The camcorder cannot record to a CF card properly This may occur as recordings are made and deleted over time Save your clips LL 146 and initialize the CF card LZ 39 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 becomes unusually hot or it becomes hot after using it only for a short while it may indicate a problem with the camcorder Consult a Canon Service Center 178 Troubleshooting Additional Information sl Playback Cannot delete a clip You cannot delete clips with an mark Remove the DK mark LL 132 to delete the clip Deleting clips takes longer than usual When the CF card contains a large number of clips some operations may take longer than usual Save your clips LL 146 and initialize the CF card 1 39 Cannot delete a photo The photo is protected Remove the protection 19 111 The LOCK switch on the SD card is set to prevent accidental erasure Change the position of the LOCK switch Cannot copy clips There is not enough available space on the CF card being copied to or the CF card already contains the maximum number of clips 999 clips Delet
129. ernal Microphone or Connecting an External Device Follow the procedure below to attach an external microphone refer also to the following illustration Use commercially available microphones with a cable no longer than 3 m 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 1 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 desired XLR terminal Recording D Audio Setup Audio Input Int Mic Sensitivity Normal P Audio Setup Audio Input Int Mic Att Off 89 Recording Recording Audio Microphone lock screw AUDIO IN CH1 CH2 AUDIO IN switches LINE MIC jow XLR terminal switches Audio Setup Audio Input XLR Rec Channel CH1 90 Cable clamp XLR terminals Switching Between External Microphone and Line Input 1 Set the AUDIO IN switch of the desired channel to EXT 2 Set the XLR terminal switch of the desired channel to LINE or MIC e To supply a microphone with phantom power set the switch to MIC 48V instead Make sure to connect the microphone first before turning the phantom power on Keep the microphone connected when turning off the phantom power e When using
130. eset positions When recording under fluorescent lights we recommend using auto white balance or setting the custom white balance Operating modes CAMERA i NOTES e The settings in the Custom Picture Color Matrix and White Balance settings Q 109 take precedence over the white balance settings 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 Set the AWB switch to ON e The A icon appears next to the color temperature on the screen e When you set the camcorder to full auto mode LZ 45 auto white balance mode will be activated i NOTES e Custom white balance may provide better results in the following cases Changing lighting conditions Close ups Subjects in a single color sky sea or forest Under mercury lamps and certain types of fluorescent lights White Balance Preset White Balance The camcorder comes preset with outdoor daylight 5 600 K and indoor incandescent light 3 200 K settings You can fine tune the setting after selecting it 1 Set the AWB switch to OFF 2 Set the WHITE BAL switch to PRESET 3 Open the White Balance submenu DAR Camera Setup White Balance 4 Select the desired option and then press SET Options Daylight Suitable for recording scenes such as sunrises sunsets fireworks or night scenes Tungst
131. ewing Photos LA 157 Operating modes MEDIA Clip Index Screen Playback functions are accessed from the clip index screen To open the clip index screen set the camcorder to mode CAMERA OFF MEDIA Hold down the button on the switch and move it to MEDIA e The camcorder switches to mode and the clip index screen appears 1 e 10 AN ARE A g 7 8 os _ B i A a OK lox t E A 7 z TA 9 35 AM 25 Oct 9 40 AM 25 Oct 9 48 AM y W Ok E z2 25 Oct 9 35 AM 25 Oct 10 37 AM 25 Oct 1 11 PM 123 Playback SLOT SELECT 124 Playback 1 Currently selected CF card 9 Clip name LL 45 slot LL 40 10 Embedded custom picture file 2 Clip thumbnail 11 138 A 109 3 Relay recording Appears 11 Bit rate and resolution QQ 51 when a clip begins on one CF 12 Frame rate card and continues on the other LI 40 14 Time code of thumbnail 4 Shot mark LL 99 15 Special recording mode 5 mark M mark QQ 131 CQ 101 6 Recording date month and day only and time 7 Orange selection frame 8 Recording date and time 13 Total recording time 16 Clip number Total number of clips Switching Between the CF Card Slots If both CF card slots contain a CF card you can switch between them as necessary Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA Press the SLOT SELECT button e The access indicator of the selected CF card slot will illuminate in green Switching to Other Index
132. g and Attaching the Terminal Covers 35 Using the Wireless Controller 35 Using a Tripod 36 Preparing Recording Media 37 Inserting a CF Card 37 Checking the Status of the CF Card Slots 38 Removing a CF card 38 Inserting and Removing an SD Card 39 Initializing the Recording Media 39 Switching Between the CF Card Slots 40 Checking the Available Recording Time 41 Recovering Data on the CF Card 41 3 Recording 43 Recording Video 43 Preparing to Record 43 Recording 44 Onscreen Displays 46 Side Panel Displays 48 Power Save Mode 50 Video Configuration Bit Rate Resolution and Frame Rate 51 Adjusting the Focus 52 Full Manual Focus Mode 52 Manual Focus Mode 53 Using the Focus Assistance Functions 54 Autofocus Mode 56 Push AF 57 Detecting and Focusing On Faces 57 Focus Limit and Macro Shooting 58 Image Stabilizer 59 Gain 60 Automatic Gain Control AGC 60 Manual Gain Control 61 Shutter Speed 63 Changing the Shutter Soeed Mode 64 Flicker Reduction 65 Adjusting the Aperture 66 Automatic Aperture Control 66 Manual Aperture Control 66 Temporary Manual Aperture Control Override PUSH AUTO IRIS 67 Adjusting the AE Level 68 Setting the Light Metering Mode 68 Using the ND Filter 69 White Balance 70 Auto White Balance 70 Preset White Balance 71 Setting the Color Temperature 72 Custom White Balance 72 Zooming 74 Selecting the Zoom Controls 74 Using the Zoom Ring 74 Using the Zoom Rockers Wireless Controller or Optional Remote Control 7
133. g signal can also be recorded Before connecting the device set the TIME CODE terminal to input Also you must set the running mode of the time code to Free Run LZ 81 Operating modes CAMERA 1 Open the TC In Out submenu 00 00 TC UB Setup Time Code TC In Out 2 Select In and then press SET Recording the User Bit of an External Signal The user bit of an external time code signal can also be recorded with the time code itself 1 Open the user bit Rec Mode submenu 00 00 TC UB Setup User Bit Rec Mode 2 Select External and then press SET i NOTES e The Genlock signal synchronization stabilizes after approximately 10 seconds e Genlock synchronization is possible even when a standard definition Genlock signal is inout However Genlock synchronization is not possible when the camcorder s video configuration is 1080i and the input signal is 720P AGE Synchronizing with an External Recording Device If the external Genlock signal is incorrect or there is no input signal the external time code that is recorded may be incorrect When an external time code signal is received the camcorder s own time code will be synchronized to it and the synchronization will be maintained even if you disconnect the cable from the TIME CODE terminal However performing any of the following actions while the cable is not connected will cause the synchronization to be disrupted the correct time code wil
134. g 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 more pronounced than those of Normal 2 Cine 1 or Cine 2 These settings give the picture a film like appearance Use Cinema 1 to give the appearance of telecined video and use Cinema 2 for video that will be transferred to film Gamma Normal 2 3 4 a en Cine 2 5 O O Normal 4 Normal 3 Normal 1 2 Input Black Controls the black level and color cast of blacks Master Pedestal The master pedestal increases or decreases the black level Higher settings will make dark areas brighter but decrease contrast This setting can be adjusted from 50 to 50 Default O Master Black Corrects color cast in blacks Red 50 to 50 Default O Green 50 to 50 Default O Blue 50 to 50 Default O 113 114 Customization Custom Picture Settings Black Gamma Controls the lower part of the gamma curve dark areas of the image 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 O Point Determines the shape of the lower part of the gamma curve This setting can be adjusted from 1 to 50 Default O Bl
135. h this camcorder initialize it first You can also initialize recording media to permanently delete all the data it contains When initializing an SD card you can select quick initialization which clears the file allocation table but does not physically erase the stored data or complete initialization which deletes all data completely Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA 1 Open the Initialization submenu fr Other Functions Initialization 2 Select CF A CF B or SD card and then press SET Preparations CAMERA OFF MEDIA Y Other Functions Initialization 39 40 SLOT SELECT Preparations Preparing Recording Media To initialize a CF card 3 Select OK and then press SET 4 When the confirmation message appears press SET e The CF card is initialized and all the data it contains is erased To initialize an SD card 3 Select Complete complete initialization or Quick quick initialization and then press SET 4 Select OK and then press SET e f you are using the Complete initialization option press SET 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 SET e The SD card is initialized and all the data it contains is erased imeortant e Initializing the recording media will permanently erase all data including clips with an OK mark protected photos and custom
136. he SELECT dial to display the ICP Data 2 3 and ICP Data 3 3 screens 5 Select the desired file slot in the camcorder and then press SET 6 Select OK and then press SET e The custom picture file embedded in the selected photo is copied overwriting the file in that slot 7 When the confirmation message appears press SET i NOTES e You cannot copy a custom picture file to a slot that is protected Photo Numbering Photos are automatically assigned consecutive numbers from 0101 to 9900 and stored on the SD card in folders containing up to 100 photos Folders are numbered from 101 to 998 You can select the photo numbering method to be used The photo number indicates the name and location of the file on the SD card For example a photo numbered 101 0107 is located in the DCIM 101CANON folder as the file MG_0107 jp9 Operating modes CAMERA 1 Open the Photo Numbering submenu fr Other Functions Photo Numbering 2 Select the desired option and the press SET Options Reset Photo numbers will restart from 101 0101 every time you insert anew SD card If an SD card already contains photos photo numbers will continue from the number following that of the last photo on the SD card Continu Photo numbers will continue from the number following that of the last photo recorded with the camcorder Photos Y Other Functions Photo Numbering Continu 161 162 Photos Photo O
137. he external user bit on the recording media Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA 1 Open the user bit Setting submenu 00 00 TC UB Setup User Bit Type Setting e To set the time for the user bit select Time instead to set the date for the user bit select Date 2 Select Set and then press SET 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 3 Select an alphanumeric character hexadecimal then move P to the next digit 4 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 to close the screen AGE Synchronizing with an External Recording Device Using genlock synchronization you can synchronize this camcorder s video signal to that of an external video device Similarly using an external time code signal you can synchronize this camcorder s time code to the external signal Using the external time code signal with multiple cameras allows you to set up a multi camera recording You can also output the time code signal from this camcorder to achieve the same result If you output the time code from the HD SD SDI terminal to an editing device the editor can create video with the same time code Connecting an External Device When synchronizing the camcorder to an external signal input a reference video s
138. he middle part s and indicates the last part Playback Playback Playback Controls When you play back a clip operate the buttons on the handle or the wireless controller to use fast playback play back frame by frame or skip clips Refer to the following table Available Playback Types Playback type Operation Camcorder Press the lt 4 lt or gt gt button Wireless controller Press the lt 4 lt or gt gt button Repeat to increase the playback speed to approximately 5x gt 15x gt 60x the normal speed Wireless controller Press the lll or II button during Fast playback Frame advance reverse playback pause Skip to the beginning of Camcorder Press the P button the next clip Wireless controller Press the button Skip to the beginning of Camcorder Press the button the current clip Wireless controller Press the lt button Camcorder Press the k d button twice Wireless controller Press the lt button twice Camcorder Press the 3 1 button Wireless controller Press the P T button 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 During frame advance playback advances 0 25 seconds when the resolution frame rate is 1280x720 50
139. hot Marks After you add shot marks to a clip you can display an index screen that contains all the frames in a clip with either shot mark only the 1 mark or only the S mark When you play back a clip from this index screen playback will start from the frame indicated by the shot mark You can also perform other operations from this index screen such as adding and deleting shot marks 1 Select the desired clip and then press SET to open the clip menu 2 Select Shot Mark and then press SET e The Shot Mark index screen appears which contains all the frames with shot marks in the clip Select instead Shot Mark 1 to display an index screen only of the frames with the 1 mark or Shot Mark 2 to display an index screen only of the frames with the mark e The time code under the thumbnail indicates the time code of the frame with the shot mark e Press the INDEX button to return to the clip index screen 135 136 Playback Clip Operations Shot Mark Time code ofthe iE 04 11 10 00 04 12 10 00 04 12 01 frame with the shot 04 13 mark 7 N A Si Lo gt A amp 00 04 14 01 E 00 04 15 01 00 04 16 01 A acl dl 00 04 19 10 00 04 20 10 00 04 21 10 00 04 22 01 25 Oct 2010 7 10 AM 50i AA0097 50 Mbps 1920x1080 00 01 22 17 Gi NOTES e After you finish playing back a clip from this index screen the index screen that was open before the Shot Mark index screen will appear Displaying a Frame
140. ick Next and then click Finish 9 Remove the CD ROM from the computer Uninstalling Canon XF Utility 1 From the Start menu select All Programs Canon Utilities Canon XF Utility Uninstall Canon XF Utility e Aconfirmation screen appears 2 Click Yes to begin the uninstalling the software e When the software has been uninstalled The software has been successfully uninstalled appears 3 Click OK Uninstalling Canon XF Plugin for Avid Media Access 1 In the Control Panel open Programs and Features Windows Vista Windows 7 or Add or Remove Programs Windows XP e A list of installed programs appears 2 Select Canon XF Plugin for Avid Media Access 3 Click Uninstall Uninstall Change Windows Vista Windows 7 or Change Remove Windows XP 4 Follow the onscreen instructions Uninstalling Canon XF MPEG2 Decoder 1 In the Control Panel open Programs and Features Windows Vista Windows 7 or Add or Remove Programs Windows XP e A list of installed programs appears 2 Select Canon XF MPEG2 Decoder 149 150 External Connections Saving Clips to a Computer 3 Click Uninstall Uninstall Change Windows Vista Windows 7 or Change Remove Windows XP 4 Follow the onscreen instructions Uninstalling the Canon XF Plugin for Avid Media Access Instructions 1 From the Start menu open All Programs Canon Utilities Canon XF Plugin for Avid Media Access
141. ignal through the GENLOCK terminal or a time code signal through the TIME CODE terminal For a time code signal set the TIME CODE terminal to input or output in advance Connect the external device to the camcorder s GENLOCK terminal or TIME CODE terminal as shown in the following diagram For the reference video signal you can use an analog blackburst or tri level signal Connection Diagram Using the GENLOCK Using the TIME CODE terminal i terminal 85 86 Recording Other Functions Genlock 00 00 TC UB Setup Time Code TC In Out In 00 00 TC UB Setup User Bit Rec Mode Internal Synchronizing with an External Device Using a Reference Video Signal Genlock Synchronization When a reference sync signal analog blackburst or tri level signal is input through the GENLOCK terminal the phases of the camcorder s V and H sync will automatically be synchronized to it The phase difference between the external Genlock signal and the camcorder is initially set to O The H phase can be adjusted within the range of approximately 0 4 H HD equivalent Operating modes CAMERA 1 Open the Genlock submenu fr Other Functions Genlock 2 Adjust the phase to the desired level and then press SET Using a Time Code Signal An external SMPTE standard LTC timing signal received from the TIME CODE terminal will be recorded as the time code The user bit of the external timin
142. in both IOI 1 mi Ni wt Se 36 Preparing Recording Media Preparations The camcorder records clips to CompactFlash CF cards and photos to sw SD and SDHC memory cards The camcorder is equipped with two CF card slots Initialize recording media LL 39 when you use them with this camcorder for the first time The camcorder can record custom picture settings and camera settings on to an SD card To record a user memo with a clip use the supplied Canon XF Utility software to a create user memo file and save it to the SD card The camcorder can read the file and embed it in the clip Compatible CF cards You can use UDMA compatible Type CF cards with a capacity of at least 512 MB with the camcorder For more details visit your local Canon Web site The Ultra Direct Memory Access UDMA specification allows data to be transferred between the CF card and device at high transfer soeeds measured in MBps Depending on the CF card you may not be able to record even when using a UDMA comptaible CF card Gi NOTES e Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all CF cards Inserting a CF Card You can insert a CF card into CF card slot A or slot B If you have two CF cards you can use both slots 1 Slide the CF card slot cover switch in the direction of the lt q mark e The CF card slot cover will open upward slot A or downward slot B 2 Insert the CF card straight with the label facing up all
143. ing Push AF During manual focus mode or Normal AF mode press the PUSH AF button and hold it pressed down e The autofocus Instant AF mode is activated as long as you hold the PUSH AF button pressed down You can also use the PUSH AF button on the optional ZR 2000 Zoom Remote Controller Gi NOTES e When recording in bright surroundings the camcorder closes down the aperture This may cause the picture to appear blurred and is more noticeable toward the wide angle end of the zoom range Turn the built in ND filter on off according to the screen display LA 69 When you attach the optional WA H82 Wide Attachment to the camcorder Instant AF and PUSH AF are not available Autofocus takes longer to focus when the frame rate is set to 25P than when it is set to 50i When recording under dark conditions the focusing range narrows and the picture may appear blurred Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects or in the following cases In such case focus manually Reflective surfaces Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines Fast moving subjects Through dirty or wet windows Night scenes Detecting and Focusing On Faces PAR Camera Setup The camcorder can detect a person s face during autofocus mode automatically focus on it and even track it if the person moves When there are a number of people in the picture one person with the white AF Mode face detection frame will be dete
144. ing accessed i NOTES e f you set the Other Functions Media Access LED function to Off the access indicators will not illuminate Preparing Recording Media Inserting and Removing an SD Card 1 Turn off the camcorder 2 Open the SD card slot cover 3 Insert the SD card straight with the label facing the grip belt all the way into the SD card slot until it clicks O 4 Close the SD card slot cover e Do not force the cover closed if the SD card is not correctly inserted important e Observe the following precautions while the SD card access indicator is flashing Failure to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not remove the SD card 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 the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder Be sure to insert the SD card as described in step 3 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 f Other Functions Media Access LED function to Off the access indicators will not illuminate Initializing the Recording Media The first time you use any recording media wit
145. ing warning icon AWA when set to On indicating that the onscreen displays will be recorded on the clip Wireless Controller Displays the G4 icon when set to On if fr Other Functions Wireless Controller is set to Off and the supplied wireless controller is operated 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 SDI Rec Command Displays the status of the Other Settings SDI Rec Command setting User Memo Displays the user memo icon MM when set to On indicating that a user memo will be recorded with a Clip User Bit Displays the user bit when set to On Audio Output CH Displays the audio output channel when set to On Date Time Displays the date and time when set to On 00 00 TC UB Setup menu camera mode only Menu item Submenu Setting options La Time Code Mode Preset Regen 81 Run Rec Run Free Run 81 Setting Set Reset 82 TC In Out LEE only In Out 86 User Bit Rec Mode EGEL only Internal External 86 Type Setting Time Date 84 f Other Functions menu Menu item Submenu Setting options CAMERA MEDIA RA Reset All Settings Cancel OK O Transfer Menu CP Save To S2 Menu Menu CP gt Load From S3 Menu Menu CP O Time
146. l Covers Remove the covers for the following terminals in order to access them e HD SD SDI terminal e HD SD COMPONENT OUT terminal e GENLOCK and TIME CODE terminals e AV terminal e VIDEO 2 terminal e USB and HDMI OUT terminals e gt headphone and REMOTE terminals EGE only Removing the Terminal Covers 1 Open the terminal cover and pull it out 2 Grasp the strip connecting the terminal cover to the camcorder and pull This step is not necessary for the covers for the HD SD SDI GENLOCK TIME CODE and VIDEO 2 terminals Attaching the Terminal Covers Insert the connecting strip into the opening to attach the terminal cover Gi NOTES e f the connecting strip is difficult to grasp use a pair of tweezers or similar tool Using the Wireless Controller Inserting the Battery Insert the supplied CR2025 lithium button battery into the wireless controller before use 1 Press the tab in the direction of the arrow and pull out the battery holder Q 2 Place the lithium button battery with the side facing up 3 Insert the battery holder Activating the Wireless Controller Y Other Functions Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA Wireless Controller 1 Open the Wireless Controller submenu Other Functions Wireless Controller On 2 Select On and then press SET Preparations Preparing the Camcorder Gi NOTES e You can also activate the wireless controller by
147. l be restored once you reconnect the cable Turning the camcorder off on Changing the operating mode to MEDIA mode Changing the video configuration Changing the frame rate If the external time code signal is incorrect or there is no input signal the internal time code set in the 00 00 TC UB Setup Time Code submenu will be recorded instead e When the camcorder locks on an external time code signal EXT LOCK appears on the side panel Time Code Signal Output The time code will be output from the TIME CODE terminal as an SMPTE standard LTC timing signal The user bit will also be output Before connecting the device set the TIME CODE terminal to output If you set the E Video Setup SDI Output setting to HD or SD the embedded time code will be output from the HD SD SDI terminal Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA Gi NOTES e The user bit of the time code signal is output while the camcorder is recording in CAMERA mode or during playback of a clip in MEDIA mode 8 88 Recording Audio Setup Audio Input Int Mic Low Cut Off Recording Audio The camcorder features two channel linear PCM audio recording and playback with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz You can record audio using the built in microphone optional external microphone XLR terminal or line input XLR terminal You can select the audio input independently for channel 1 and channel 2 Operating mo
148. l on the optional ZR 2000 Zoom Remote Controller Setting the Light Metering Mode Select the light metering mode to match the recording conditions This will ensure that your subject will have a more suitable exposure level 1 Open the Light Metering submenu DAR Camera Setup Light Metering 2 Select the desired option and then press SET e The icon of the selected mode appears on the left side of the screen Options Backlight fs Suitable when recording backlit scenes Standard Averages the light metered from the entire screen giving more weight to the subject in the center Spotlight 44 Use this option when recording a scene in which only a certain part of the picture is lit i NOTES e When you set the camcorder to full auto mode LZ 45 Light Metering will be set to Standard e f you set an assignable button to Backlight or Spotlight QA 107 you can press the button to change the light metering mode Using the ND Filter Recording Using the ND filters allows you keep the aperture within an appropriate range when recording in bright surroundings When recording in bright surroundings the camcorder closes down the aperture This may cause the picture to appear blurred depending on the zoom position Using the ND filter or setting a faster shutter soeed can reduce such blur Set the ND FILTER switch to the desired setting e The filter setting appears on the left side of the screen N
149. lect Custom Display and then Date Time in a similar fashion 4 Push the joystick up down or turn the SELECT dial to select the information to display e Select Off to record without displaying the date and time 5 Press SET and then press the MENU button to close the menu Changing the Language You can change the language in which onscreen messages are displayed The default language is English but you can select German Spanish French Italian Polish Russian Simplified Chinese or Japanese Menus and setting options however will always be displayed in English regardless of the language setting Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA 1 Press the MENU button 2 Push the joystick up down or turn the SELECT dial to select fr Other Functions 3 Select Language in a similar fashion 4 Push the joystick up down or turn the SELECT dial to select a language 5 Press SET to select the language and then press the MENU button to close the menu Preparations CA LCD VF Setup Custom Display Date Time Date Time Y Other Functions Language English 21 CANCEL button Press to return to the previous menu or to stop some operations that are in progress 28 Preparations 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 In mebia mode press the MENU button to open the men
150. llows 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 95 92 5 90 and 80 Aspect Marker Displays markers that indicate various aspect ratios to help you keep your shot within that area Available options for Aspect Ratio are 2 35 1 1 85 1 1 75 1 1 66 1 14 9 13 9 and 4 3 Gi NOTES e If you set an assignable button to Markers QA 107 you can press the button to activate the onscreen markers Displaying Zebra Patterns This camcorder has a zebra pattern feature that shows black and white L LCD VF Setup 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 Select zebra patterns and you can display both simultaneously Zebra 1 lets you under Zebra identify areas within a certain range 5 of a specified level while zebra 2 lets you identify areas that are over a specified level When you display Zebra 1 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 Select under Zebra 2 Select Zebra 1 Zebra 2 or Zebra 142 and then press SET 3 Open the zebra level submenu LA LCD VF Setup Zebra 1 Level or Zebra
151. lly 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 CF card access indicators or the SD card access indicator illuminates while the camcorder is accessing a CF card or SD card Genlock The phase difference between the external Genlock signal and the camcorder is initially set to O This function allows you to adjust it within the range of approx 0 4 H 1023 to 1023 When setting to 1000 or more or 1000 or less set the first field to 10 Title Prefix Determines the first 2 letters of the clip name Combined with the Number Setting setting this constitutes the 6 character clip name 170 Menu Options Additional Information 8 Number Setting Determines the last 4 digits of the clip name Combined with the Title Prefix setting this constitutes the 6 character clip name Select Set to assign a desired number to the first clip you record or select Reset to reset the number to 0001 The numerals increase every time a clip is recorded Delete Last Clip Deletes the last clip you recorded This setting option will not appear if you turned the camcorder off since recording the last clip Country Code This identifier is the country code defined by ISO 3166 1 and is to be entered starting from the left Organization This identifier represents the organization that owns or operates the camcorder and can be
152. location table is altered and stored data is not physically erased Take the necessary precautions when you dispose of the recording media for example by physically damaging it to prevent the leakage of private data If giving the recording media to another person initialize it using the Initialization option for CF cards or Complete initialization option for SD cards LL 39 Fill it up with unimportant recordings and then initialize it again using the same option This makes recovering the original recordings very difficult 187 8 Additional Information Maintenance Others Cleaning Camcorder Body e Use a soft dry cloth to clean the camcorder body Never use chemically treated cloths or volatile solvents such as paint thinner Lens and Instant AF Sensor e f the lens surface or Instant AF sensor is dirty autofocus may not work properly e Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non aerosol type blower brush e Use a clean soft lens cleaning cloth to gently wipe the lens using commercially available cleaning fluid for eyeglasses Never use tissue paper LCD Screen 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 Viewfinder 1 Slide the RELEASE switch in the direction of the of the arrow and remove the viewfinder finder unit by sliding it as shown in the illustration
153. ly framed and is within the appropriate safe area The zebra patterns help you Identify areas that are overexposed The onscreen markers and zebra pattern will not affect your recordings Operating modes CAMERA Displaying Onscreen Markers Available types of onscreen markers are a center marker Center horizontal level marker Horizontal grid Grid safe area markers Safety Zone and aspect ratio marker Aspect Marker Safety zone 80 S Level marker Aspect guide 4 3 B D E Ka Meine 1 Open the desired marker submenu LA LCD VF Setup Markers select the desired marker 2 Select White or Gray and then press SET e Select Off to turn off the selected marker e You can display multiple markers simultaneously Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each marker you wish to display e f you selected Safety Zone or Aspect Marker continue to step 3 If not skip to step 4 3 Select Safety Zone Area or Aspect Ratio select the desired option and then press SET Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns Recording 4 Select Enable select On and then press SET 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 help you compose level shots Grid Displays a grid that a
154. magenta red and green cyan gradations This setting can be adjusted from 50 to 50 Default O 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 O 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 O 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 O Customization 117 118 Customization Custom Picture Settings 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 O G Gain Adjust the intensity of green tones This setting can be adjusted from 50 to 50 Default O B Gain Adjust the intensity of blue tones This setting can be adjusted from 50 to 50 Default O 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
155. mation screen Clip Info screen Push the joystick left right to switch to the previous next clip When you are finished press the CANCEL button to return to the clip index screen dam 199 min Clip Info ARB 90 101 25 Oct 2010 9 35 AM EN 2 NUE 3 50 Mbps 1920x1080 sam 4 mLs 50i JU th a8 lt 47 s 7 E 03 47 Duration 00 00 00 sie 8 9 User Memo Data 1 3 13 12 1110 1 Thumbnail of the selected clip 8 Timecode of the last frame in 2 Recording date and time clip 3 Clip name Ol 45 9 Clip duration 4 Bit rate and resolution QQ 51 10 Time code of the first frame in 5 Special recording mode ele Frame rate IA 101 Forslow 11 Time code of the clip 8 fast motion recording mode thumbnail the shooting and playback 12 Thumbnail of the next clip frame rates will be displayed 13 Thumbnail of the previous clip 6 mark v mark 1 131 7 Embedded custom picture file LL 109 Clip Operations Playback Displaying the User Memo When displaying the Clip Info screen of a clip that has an embedded user memo push the joystick up or turn the SELECT dial up to display it Push the joystick down or turn the SELECT dial down to return to the Clip Info screen Displaying Custom Picture Settings When displaying the Clip Info screen of a clip that has a custom picture file recorded with it push the joystick down or turn the SELECT dial down to display the first of three screens with the clip s custom
156. mera Setup Color Bars Type 2 Select Type 1 EBU or Type 2 SMPTE and then press SET 3 Open the Enable submenu to activate the color bars DAR Camera Setup Color Bars Enable 4 Select On and then press SET 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 mode will deactivate the color bars e Alternatively you can set an assignable button to Color Bars LL 107 to activate the color bars Recording an Audio Reference Signal The camcorder can output a 1 KHz audio reference signal with the color bars 1 Open the 1 kHz Tone submenu DN Audio Setup Audio Input 1 kHz Tone 2 Select the desired level and then press SET 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 button Recording PAR Camera Setup Color Bars Type PAR Camera Setup Color Bars Enable P Audio Setup Audio Input 1 kHz Tone 95 Recording Other Functions WFM LCD Waveform Monitor Ling 96 Video Scopes The camcorder can display a simplified waveform monitor or vectorscope It can also display an edge monitor to help you focus The video scopes appear only on the LCD screen They do not
157. mount of noise that appears in the image Select Automatic to have the camcorder adjust the noise automatically Otherwise select a level from 1 lowest level to 8 highest level or select Off to turn the noise reduction off Default Automatic 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 O 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 Custom Picture Settings Y Level Adjusts the brightness for detection of skin tones This setting can be adjusted from O to 31 Default 16 Selective Noise Reduction 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 level of the
158. n P The running mode is set to Preset with the Rec Run option selected F The running mode is set to Preset with the Free Run option selected E Time code signal is coming from an external source H Time code display is on hold No icon Time code during clip playback Gi NOTES e The frames value in the time code runs from O to 24 e When you are using interval recording frame recording or slow 4 fast motion recording mode you cannot select the Free Run option for the Preset running mode Conversely when you are using pre recording mode Free Run is automatically set and cannot be changed e As long as the built in rechargeable lithium battery is charged and you selected the Free Run option 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 LL 107 you can press the button to open the 00 00 TC UB Setup Time Code submenu 83 84 Recording 00 00 TC UB Setup User Bit Type Setting Setting the User Bit The user bit display can be selected from the date or the time of recording or an identification code consisting of 8 characters in the hexadecimal system There are sixteen possible characters the numbers O to 9 and the letters A to F If user bit information is being received along with an external time code you can also record t
159. n Always appears on the screen Normal Appears only when operating the focus Full Auto Displays the icon when set to On indicating that the camcorder is in full auto mode 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 Gain Displays the gain setting when set to On Shutter Displays the shutter soeed setting when set to On Wide Attach Lens Displays the icon when the optional WA H82 Wide Attachment is attached to the camcorder Tele converter Displays the digital tele converter icon WN when set to On Peaking Displays the peaking icon MO or WA when set to On Magnification Displays the screen magnification icon MWM when set to On indicating that the image on the screen is being magnified Image Stabilizer Displays the image stabilizer icon Yp Up or GH when set to On Interval Counter Displays the countdown during interval recording mode when set to On 167 8 Additional Information Menu Options SD Card Status Controls when the SD card status indicator appears Normal Always appears on the screen Warning Appears only when there is a warning Bit rate Resolution Displays the bit rate and resolution when set to On Frame Rate Displays the frame rate when set to On Character Rec Displays the character record
160. n also use the zoom ring on the lens or the zoom buttons on the wireless controller Operating modes CAMERA Selecting the Zoom Controls Set the ZOOM switch to the desired option Options RING Allows you to use the zoom ring ROCKER Allows you to use the zoom rocker on the side grip or handle the buttons on the supplied wireless controller or buttons on an optional remote control connected to the REMOTE terminal i NOTES e When you turn on the camcorder in cAmerA mode or set the POWER switch from MEDIA to CAMERA the initial zoom position will depend on the ZOOM switch setting When the ZOOM switch is set to RING the zoom position will be at the current position of the zoom ring when the zoom switch is set to ROCKER the zoom position will be at the same position is was the last time the camcorder was in camera mode e You can set the PER Camera Setup Tele converter setting to On to increase the focal length by a factor of approximately 1 5 Alternatively you can set an assignable button to Tele converter LL 107 to activate the digital tele converter The image is digitally processed so the image resolution may deteriorate Using the Zoom Ring Zoom in and out on a subject by turning the zoom ring after you set the ZOOM switch to RING The zoom speed depends on how fast you turn the zoom ring i NOTES e f you turn the zoom ring too quickly the camcorder may not be able to zoom immediately
161. ng 112 Available Custom Picture Settings 113 Customizing Functions and Onscreen Displays 120 Customizing Functions 120 Customizing Onscreen Displays 121 Saving and Loading Camera Settings 122 Saving Camera Settings to an SD Card 122 Loading Camera Settings from an SD Card 122 5 Playback 123 Playback 123 Clip Index Screen 123 Playing Back Clips 125 Onscreen Displays 125 Playback Controls 127 Adjusting the Volume 128 Adding Shot Marks during Playback 128 Clip Operations 129 Using the Clip Menu 130 Displaying Clip Information 130 Adding OK Marks or lv Marks 131 Deleting 0K Marks or M Marks 132 Copying Clips 132 Deleting Clips 134 Deleting the User Memo 134 Copying a Custom Picture File Embedded in a Clip 135 Displaying an Index Screen of Shot Marks 135 Displaying a Frame Index Screen of a Single Clip 136 Adding or Deleting Shot Marks from an Index Screen 137 Changing a Clip s Thumbnail 138 6 External Connections 139 Video Output Configuration 139 Video Output Configuration by Terminal 139 SD Output 140 Connecting to an External Monitor 141 Connection Diagram 141 Using the HD SD SDI Terminal 142 Using the HDMI OUT Terminal 142 Using the HD SD COMPONENT OUT Terminal 142 Using the AV or VIDEO 2 Terminal 143 Superimposing Onscreen Displays to Appear on an External Monitor 143 Audio Output 144 Embedded Audio 144 synchronizing the Video with the Audio being Monitored 144 Selecting the Audio Channel 145 Selecting the Output
162. ng the compact power adapter do not wrap it or cover it with a piece of cloth and do not place it in confined narrow spaces Heat may build up the plastic case may deform and it could result in electric shock or fire CA 930 identification plate is located on the bottom European Union and EEA only These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste K K according to the WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC the Battery Directive 2006 66 EC and or your national laws implementing those Directives pT 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 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 Trademark Acknowledgements e SD and SDHC logos are trademarks of SD 3C
163. nutes that remains on each CF card When the camcorder is in MEDIA mode the side panel indicates the available recording time On the Media status screen LL 174 you can check the available recording time total soace and used space of each recording media and the available number of photos The approximate available recording time is based on the current bit rate Q 51 Recovering Data on the CF Card An error may occur with data on the CF card in cases such as turning off the camcorder while recording or removing the CF card while recording In such case you may be able to recover the data on the CF card Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA 1 Insert the CF card with the data to be recovered into the camcorder 2 When the screen prompts you to recover the data select Yes and then press SET Gi NOTES e This procedure will delete clips shorter than 10 seconds in length Additionally up to 10 seconds will be deleted from the end of clips on the CF card e In some cases data may not be recovered such as when the FAT32 file system is corrupted or the CF card is physically damaged e While you are recording you can recover data on the CF card that is not being recorded to 41 42 Preparations Preparing Recording Media 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 R
164. o achieve optimal aperture value and exposure When the shutter speed mode is set to auto Q 63 and the AGC switch is set to ON LL 60 in advance the shutter speed and gain will be adjusted automatically based on the aperture value 1 Press and hold the PUSH AUTO IRIS button e The camcorder automatically sets the exposure The aperture value shutter soeed and gain values displayed on the screen will change accordingly 2 Release the PUSH AUTO IRIS button e The camcorder returns to manual aperture control mode e The aperture value set by the camcorder will override the previous setting i NOTES e f you press the PUSH AUTO IRIS button and immediately release it the screen may turn bright and then dark 67 Recording A Camera Setup AE Shift 0 AY Camera Setup Light Metering Standard 68 Adjusting the Aperture Adjusting the AE Level Use the AE shift control to adjust AE level in order to darken or lighten the image You can select from 15 AE levels 1 Open the AE Shift submenu DAR Camera Setup AE Shift 2 Select an AE level and then press SET Available AE Levels 20 15 41 25 10 40 75 05 4025 0 IE 0791 10 2 15 2 0 i NOTES e You cannot adjust the AE level if the camcorder is set to full auto mode LL 45 e You can set the Other Functions Custom Function ZR 2000 AE Shift setting LL 120 to AE Shift to adjust the AE level using the AE SHIFT dia
165. o synchronize the audio signal with the video signal or monitor the audio in real time Use the P Audio Setup Audio Output 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 HEADPHONE 93 94 Recording Y Other Functions Set Metadata User Memo Using Metadata The camcorder automatically adds metadata to clips while they are being recorded Metadata consists of the user defined user memo and recording data such as shutter speed exposure and focus settings You can use the supplied Canon XF Utility software to check and search for specific metadata The user memo contains the clip title up to 100 characters camera operator up to 100 characters location up to 100 characters and clip description up to 1 000 characters Operating modes CAMERA Setting a User Memo Before you can add a user memo you must first install the supplied Canon XF Utility software I 146 Next create the user memo and then save it to an SD card Once you insert the SD card in the camcorder and select the user memo it will be added to clips you record For details on using the supplied software refer to the instruction manual that is installed with the Canon XF Utility software LZ 153 1 Use Canon XF Utility to save a user memo to an SD card e
166. ol Operating modes CAMERA Automatic Gain Control AGC Automatically adjusts the gain based on the subject s brightness Set the AGC switch to ON e The A icon appears next to the gain value on the screen e When you set the camcorder to full auto mode LZ 45 automatic gain control will be activated Setting the Gain Limit AGC Limit When the AGC switch is set to ON you can activate the gain limit to prevent the camcorder from setting a level higher than a preset limit between 3 dB and 18 dB 1 Open the AGC Limit submenu DAR Camera Setup AGC Limit 2 Select the desired level and then press SET Available Gain Limits Off 21dB 18 dB 15 dB 12 dB 9 dB 6 dB 3 dB Gi NOTES e When you set the camcorder to full auto mode LL 45 AGC Limit will be set to Off 21 dB Gain Manual Gain Control Set the AGC switch to OFF to set the gain manually You can select one of 3 preset gain levels L low M middle H high to which you can independently assign gain values You can also fine tune the gain in 0 5 dB increments Assigning Gain Values to the GAIN Switch Positions You can assign separate gain values to the L M and H positions of the GAIN switch 1 Open the Gain submenu DAR Camera Setup Gain 2 Select L M or H and then press SET 3 Select the desired gain level e To fine tune the gain select Fine Tuning and then select the desired gain level e Repeat steps 2
167. on Canon battery packs e We recommend using genuine Canon battery packs bearing the Intelligent System mark 6 Intelligent Li ion Battery e f you attach to the camcorder battery packs that are not genuine Canon battery packs the remaining battery time will not be displayed Recording Media e We recommend backing up the recordings on the recording media onto your computer Data may be corrupted or lost due to defects or exposure to static electricity Canon shall not be liable for lost or corrupted data e Do not touch or expose the terminals to dust or dirt e Do not use recording media in places subject to strong magnetic fields e Do not leave recording media in places subject to high humidity and high temperature Do not disassemble bend drop or subject recording media to shocks and do not expose them to water Check the direction before inserting the recording media Forcing recording media into the slot if it is not correctly oriented may damage the recording media or the camcorder Do not attach any labels or stickers on the recording media 186 Handling Precautions Additional Information Y e SD cards SD cards have a physical switch to prevent writing on the card so as to avoid the accidental erasure of the card s content To write protect the SD card set Tk S2 the switch to the LOCK position SD Memory Card SD a LOCK switch TI 1C 32M Built in Rechargeable Lithium Battery The camco
168. on to Shot Mark 1 or Shot Mark 2 Q 107 you can add shot marks You can also add an si mark by using the SHOT1 button on the wireless controller e Up to 100 shot marks s1 and marks combined can be added to a single clip 137 138 Playback Clip Operations e There may be up to a 0 5 second delay from when you press the button to when the camcorder adds the shot mark Changing a Clip s Thumbnail You can change the thumbnail that appears in the clip index screen to a thumbnail of a frame that appears in the Shot Mark index screen or Expand Clip index screen 1 Open the Shot Mark index screen or Expand Clip index screen 2 Select the desired frame thumbnail and then press SET to open the clip menu 3 Select Set Index Picture and then press SET e The clip information screen appears and it prompts you to confirm the operation 4 Select OK and then press SET e The selected frame is set as the thumbnail and the screen changes back to the previous index screen appears next to the thumbnail of the selected frame e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation i NOTES e When playing back a clip from the clip index screen playback will start from the beginning of the clip regardless of the thumbnail External Connections Video Output Configuration External Connections e The video signal output from the HD SD SDI EGEI only HDMI OUT and HD SD COMPONENT OUT terminals d
169. oo to 18 dB 1 Set the switch of the desired channel to M 2 Turn the corresponding dial to adjust the audio level e For reference the O corresponds to 09 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 side panel will go to the right of the 18 dB mark only occasionally e Setting the switch to will keep the dial set at its current position and prevent it from being turned i NOTES e You can activate the audio peak limiter to prevent audio distortions When activated the audio peak limiter will limit the amplitude of audio input signals when they exceed 4 dBFS Use the PM Audio Setup Audio Input Limiter setting The audio peak limiter can be activated if at least one of the channels is set to manual audio level adjustment 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 Use commercially available headphones with a cable no longer than 3 m Recording Audio Recording Monitoring the Audio with Headphones Connect headphones to the Q headphone terminal to monitor the recorded audio You can use the HEADPHONE buttons to adjust the volume Gi NOTES e Use commercially available headphones with a cable no longer than 3m e When you are monitoring the audio you can choose t
170. order Consult a Canon Service Center This photo cannot be displayed You may not be able to display photos taken with other devices or image files created or edited on a computer Mark Error Could not add a ivi mark If the message appears in camera mode try adding the mark again If that does not work add the mark in meva mode If the message appears in mebia mode turn off the camcorder and then back on Then try to add the mark again Mark Error Could not add an 0K mark If the message appears in camera mode try adding the mark again If that does not work add the mark in meva mode If the message appears in meDIA mode turn off the camcorder and then back on Then try to add the mark again 184 Handling Precautions Additional Information Y Camcorder Be sure to observe the following precautions to ensure maximum performance 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 Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel Be careful when closing the LCD panel Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures like the inside of a car parked under direct sunlight or high humidity Do not use the camcorder near strong electromagnetic fields such as above TVs near plasma TVs or mobile phones Using the camcorder in such places may cause anomalies in the vi
171. otos must be taken Q 155 in order to view them No Shot Marks This message appears if shot marks in a clip were deleted from the Shot Mark index screen Press the INDEX button to return to the clip index screen Number of Shot Marks at maximum The shot mark could not be added because the clip already contains 100 shot marks 1 and 92 marks combined You must delete shot marks 11 137 before adding any more Recorded in NTSC standard Check data on CF A CF B and initializing the card is recommended The CF card contains clips that are recorded in the NTSC system Save your clips Q 146 and initialize the CF card LZ 39 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 99 SD card error You inserted a MultiMedia Card MMC into the camcorder Use a recommended SD card 1 37 183 8 Additional Information Troubleshooting Shot Mark Error Could not add a shot mark If the message appears in camera mode try adding the mark again If that does not work add the mark in meva mode after you finish recording If the message appears in vebia mode turn off the camcorder and then back on Then try to add the mark again System error Turn off the camcorder and back on again If this does not solve the problem there may be a malfunction with the camc
172. ou selected SD you can select the SD output method Q4 140 i NOTES e f necessary you can superimpose the onscreen displays on the video displayed on the external monitor LZ 143 Using the HDMI OUT Terminal The HDMI OUT terminal also offers a digital connection and outputs both a video and audio signal The output signal will automatically switch to HD or SD depending on the capability of the external monitor i NOTES 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 another terminal e f necessary you can superimpose the onscreen displays on the video displayed on the external monitor LZ 143 e You can select the SD output method LL 140 Using the HD SD COMPONENT OUT Terminal The HD SD COMPONENT OUT terminal outputs an analog HD or SD video signal If necessary perform the following procedure to change the output to HD or SD 1 Open the Component Output submenu E Video Setup Component Output 2 Select the desired option and then press SET e f you selected HD no more settings need to be made If you selected SD you can select the SD output method Q4 140 Connecting to an External Monitor External Connections Gi NOTES e f necessary you can superimpose the onscreen displays on the video displayed on the external monitor LZ 143 Using the AV or V
173. perations i NOTES e f you select Continu and the SD card you insert already contains a photo with a larger number a new photo will be assigned a number one higher than that of the last photo on the SD card e We recommend using the Continu setting AAA Additional Information Menu Options Additional Information For details about how to select an item refer to Using the Menus LA 28 For details about each function see the reference page Menu items without a reference page are explained after the tables Setting options in boldface indicate default values Menu items not available appear grayed out To skip directly to the page of a specific menu DA Camera Setup menu D Audio Setup menu E Video Setup menu LA LCD VF Setup menu 00 00 TC UB Setup menu fr Other Functions menu PAY Camera Setup menu camera mode only LZ 163 KO 164 KO 164 LZ 165 LZ 168 LZ 168 Menu item Submenu Setting options AA Light Metering Backlight Standard Spotlight 68 AE Shift 2 0 1 5 1 25 1 0 0 75 0 5 0 25 68 0 0 25 0 5 0 75 1 0 1 25 1 5 2 0 AGC Limit Off 21 dB 18 dB 15 dB 12 dB 9 dB 6 dB 3 dB 60 Gain L Fine Tuning 33 0 dB 21 0 dB 18 0 dB 12 0 dB 6 0 dB 3 0 dB 0 0 dB 3 0 dB 6 0 dB M Fine Tuning 33 0 dB 21 0 dB 18 0
174. picture information 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 While recording on a CF card you can initialize another CF card in the other CF card slot Switching Between the CF Card Slots The camcorder features two CF card slots CF CF card slot A and CFO CF card slot B If both slots contain a CF card you can switch between them as necessary In addition if the CF card you are using becomes full while recording the recording will continue uninterrupted on the other CF card relay recording Relay recording is available from CF card slot A to CF card slot B and vice versa Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA Press the SLOT SELECT button e The access indicator of the selected CF card slot will illuminate in green Preparing Recording Media Preparations Gi NOTES e f both CF card slots contain a CF card and you open the cover of the selected slot the camcorder will automatically switch to the other slot e You cannot use the SLOT SELECT button to switch between CF card slots while recording e When the bit rate is set to 50 Mbps LZ 51 during slow motion recording relay recording is not available Checking the Available Recording Time When the camcorder is in CAMERA mode the screen indicates which CF card slot is in use and the available recording time in mi
175. pplied Canon XF Utility or plugins Cannot switch CF card slots The SLOT SELECT button was pressed while the camcorder is recording Wait until recording is finished to change the selected CF card slot 181 8 Additional Information Troubleshooting CF A gt CF B CF B gt CF A Switched This message appears when you use the SLOT SELECT button to switch the CF card slot in use or recording continued from one CF card to the other CF A gt CF B CF B gt CF A Will switch in a moment The CF card is almost full so recording will continue on the other CF card in approximately 1 minute CF A CF B Cannot restore Could not recover data on the CF card Save your clips QQ 146 and initialize the CF card 1 39 CF A CF B error The CF card cannot be recognized or cannot be accessed Check that the CF card is inserted correctly and not malfunctioning CF A CF B Management data is not supported and will be deleted This message may appear if you insert into the camcorder a CF card that was initialized by another Canon professional camcorder Check the contents of the CF card CF A CF B Management file error Cannot record Cannot record because the camcorder cannot write to the file control information This may occur if the files on the CF card were accessed using another device Save your clips LL 146 and initialize the CF card LZ 39 CF A CF B Media full CF card A or CF card B is full so recording will not start Switch to
176. ps and photos without embedding custom picture settings 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 recording media Custom preset files created with previous Canon camcorders are not compatible with this camcorder Custom picture files created with this camcorder are compatible with only the XF305 and XF300 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 1 Press the CUSTOM PICT 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 SET e A list of custom picture files in the camcorder and SD card appears Files in the camcorder begin with C1 to C9 those on the SD card begin with SD1 to SD20 3 Select the desired file and then press SET e Select Off to record without embedding a custom picture file e To apply the file s settings press the CUSTOM PICT button to exit the custom picture menu An icon representing the selected custom picture file will appear on the left side of the screen e To perform other operations on the file continue with the following procedures CUSTOM PICT 109 110 Customization 2 CP Edit File
177. pter 5 Close the battery compartment cover 6 Detach the DC coupler after use e Open the battery compartment cover push the BATT RELEASE latch left and pull out the DC coupler important e Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter Preparing the Power Supply Preparations Turning the Camcorder On and Off The camcorder has two operating modes CAMERA camera mode for making recordings and MEDIA mebia mode for playing back recordings Select the operating mode using the switch CAMERA OFF MEDIA To turn on the camcorder Hold down the button on the switch and move it to CAMERA for CAMERA mode or MEDIA for mebia mode CAMERA OFF MEDIA CAMERA OFF MEDIA ama UD ama CA UD ti T CAMERA mode MEDIA mode To turn off the camcorder Hold down the button on the switch and move it to OFF CAMERA OFF MEDIA gama Y 0 D 25 26 Preparations Y Other Functions Time Zone UTC 01 00 Paris Date Time and Language Settings Setting the Date and Time You will need to set the date and time of the camcorder before you can start using it When the camcorder s clock is not set the Date Time screen will appear automatically with the year selected Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA _ 00 00 00 00 P 1 Push the joystick up down or turn the SELECT dial to change the day then move B to the month 2 Change the rest of the fi
178. put video from all of the video output terminals simultaneously Operating modes Connection Diagram When you connect the camcorder to an external monitor using the HD SD COMPONENT OUT terminal audio is output by connecting the optional STV 250N Stereo Video Cable to the monitor using the AV terminal We recommend that you power the camcorder from a household power outlet using the compact power adapter HD SD SDI terminal AV terminal BNC cable commercially available HD SD COMPONENT OUT terminal STV 250N Stereo Video Cable Optional HDMI OUT terminal VIDEO 2 terminal HDMI cable DTC 1500 commercially Component BNC cable available Video Cable commercially supplied available ins ie Teen SYY a IN nan AUDIO IN COMPONENT IN JT EGEN only 141 142 External Connections EJ Video Setup SDI Output Off EJ Video Setup Component Output HD Connecting to an External Monitor Using the HD SD SDI Terminal The digital signal output from the HD SD SDI terminal includes the video signal audio signal and time code signal If necessary perform the following procedure to change the output to HD or SD Turning the output off will conserve the camcorder s power 1 Open the SDI Output submenu E Video Setup SDI Output 2 Select the desired option and then press SET e f you selected HD no more settings need to be made If y
179. r or symbol then move P to the next field e Change the rest of the name in the same way 3 Select Set and then press SET 4 Press the CUSTOM PICT button to exit the custom picture menu Custom Picture Settings Customization A Protecting Custom Picture Files S CP Edit File Protecting a custom picture file prevents its settings from being accidentally changed Protect 1 After selecting a file open the Protect submenu SR Edit File Protect 2 Select Protect and then press SET e In the file selection list er will appear next to the file name e To remove protection settings select Unprotect instead 3 Press the CUSTOM PICT button to exit the custom picture menu Transferring Custom Picture Files You can transfer custom picture files between the camcorder and SD card When the custom picture file is in the camcorder use Copy To sa or Load From sa 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 Copying a File from the Camcorder to an SD Card 1 After selecting a file in the camcorder open the Copy To sal Transfer File submenu CP Transfer File Copy To 4 Copy To s3 2 Select the file slot under which to save the file and then press SET e f there are available slots you can select New File to save the file in the first available slot 3 Select OK and then press
180. r select to return to the previous submenu Using the Menus Preparations 4 Push the joystick up down or turn the SELECT dial 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 gt mark next to a menu item indicates another submenu Repeat steps 3 and 4 5 Push the joystick right or press SET 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 or turn the SELECT dial to select the desired setting option and then press SET e Depending on the menu item additional selections may be necessary 7 Press the MENU button to close the menu Gi NOTES e Unavailable items may appear grayed out e Pressing the MENU button at any time closes the menu e When using the wireless controller use the A Y 3 gt and SET buttons in the same way as the camcorder s joystick e You can check the current settings on the status screens LA 172 29 Preparations Preparing the Camcorder This section outlines the basic preparations for the camcorder such as attaching the lens hood attaching removing the eyecup and adjusting the viewfinder and LCD screen Attaching the Lens Hood Attach the lens hood to protect the lens and reduce the amount of stray light that may hit the lens
181. rder 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 Lithium Button Battery WARNING e The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled e Do not disassemble modify immerse in water heat above 100 C or incinerate the battery e Replace with a CR2025 battery made by Panasonic Hitachi Maxell Sony Sanyo or with Duracell2025 Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion e Do not insert the battery into the mouth If swallowed seek medical assistance immediately The battery case may break and the battery fluids may cause internal injuries e Keep the battery out of the reach of children e Do not recharge short circuit or insert the battery in the wrong direction e The used battery should be returned to the supplier for safe disposal e Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools as this will cause a short circuit e Wipe the battery with a clean dry cloth to ensure proper contact Disposal When you delete data on the recording media only the file al
182. ring pre recording mode the time code will be recorded with the running mode LL 81 set to Free Run regardless of the previous setting Alternatively you can use an external time code signal BET only When the time code is recorded it will include the 3 seconds before the START STOP button was pressed When special recording mode is deactivated the running mode will return to its previous setting Customization Assignable Buttons Customization A The camcorder conveniently features 13 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 In mode only assignable buttons 1 to 7 are available Operating modes Changing the Assigned Function 1 Open the Assign Button submenu Y Other Functions fr Other Functions Assign Button 2 Select the button to change and then press SET Assign Button e A list of available functions appears 1 Standard IS e The quick reference shows the default settings for each assignable 2 Peaking button By default buttons 8 to 13 have no assignable function set 3 Zebra 4 WFM LCD 3 Select the desired function and then press SET 5 Rec Review e You can check the Buttons Remote status screen Q 173 to see 6 Magnification what functions are set for the assignable buttons 7 Magnification 8 13 NONE 107 A Customization Assignable Buttons Using
183. rk Expand Clip Displays an index screen that shows frames of a clip at a 0 0 B 136 fixed interval Delete User Memo Deletes the user memo of a clip 9 134 Copy File Copies the custom picture file from a clip to the 0 0 B 135 camcorder Add Shot Mark 1 Del Shot Mark 1 Adds or deletes the Si mark O 137 Add Shot Mark 2 Del Shot Mark 2 Adds or deletes the mark O 137 Fewer Index Pics Decreases the number of thumbnails that are displayed O 136 More Index Pics Increases the number of thumbnails that are displayed e 136 Pause Switches to playback of a clip with playback paused on B B 0 B the selected frame Set Index Picture Sets the thumbnail used in the clip index screen 138 1 Includes also the Shot Mark 1 and Shot Mark 2 index screens 2 0K Mark index screen only 3 M Mark index screen only Expand Clip index screen only 129 130 Playback Clip Operations Using the Clip Menu 1 Select a clip and then press SET e The clip menu appears Available functions depend on the index screen and which functions are enabled 2 Select the desired function and then press SET e The function is enabled For some functions further action may be required Follow the onscreen directions e Press the CANCEL button instead to return to the clip index screen Displaying Clip Information Select Display Clip Info in the clio menu to display the selected clip s infor
184. rks combined can be added to a single clip e There may be up to a 0 5 second delay from when you press the button to when the camcorder adds the shot mark Playback Clip Operations Besides playing back a clip you can perform other operations such as deleting a clip or displaying clip information This is done through the clip menu which contains different functions depending on the index screen You can use the functions in the Other Functions menu to perform some of the operations on all the clips Refer to the following table for available functions and refer to the following pages for more details of the functions Operating modes MEDIA _ Clip Menu Functions Index screen Menu item Description o OK Mark Shot Mark RA P Wi Mark Expand Clip Display Clip Info Displays various information about a clip O 130 Add 0K Mark 2 Delete OX Mark Adds or deletes an OK mark O 131 Add ivi Mark 3 vV Delete 1 Mark Adds or deletes a V mark 131 Copy Clip Copies a clip from one CF card to the other o 132 Delete Clip Deletes a clip O 134 Shot Mark Displays an index screen of all the frames of a clip that 0 0 B 135 have either shot mark Displays an index screen of all the frames of a clip that Shot Mark 1 alan O 135 Shot Mark 2 Displays an index screen of all the frames of a clip that 0 0 B 135 have the 52 ma
185. rmined to be the main subject and the camcorder will focus on that person s face Face AF 1 Open the Face AF submenu DAR Camera Setup AF Mode Face AF 2 Select On and then press SET 3 Set an assignable button to Select Face Q 107 4 Point the camcorder at the subject e f there is more than one person in the picture the camcorder will automatically select one person it determines is the main subject The camcorder will indicate the main subject with a white face detection frame and other faces with gray frames Off 9 58 Recording A Camera Setup Focus Limit Off Adjusting the Focus e To change the main subject when there is more than one person press the assignable button set to Select Face i NOTES e The camcorder may mistakenly detect the faces of non human subjects In such case turn face detection off In certain cases faces may not be detected correctly Typical examples include Faces extremely small large dark or bright in relation to the overall picture Faces that are turned to the side at a diagonal or partially hidden Face detection cannot be used in the following cases When the shutter soeed used is slower than 1 25 When using slow amp fast motion recording mode and the shooting frame rate is set to less than 24P When Other Functions Custom Function Scan Reverse Rec is set to On When a subject s face is detected the
186. rt menu select All Programs Canon Utilities Canon XF Plugin for Avid Media Access Canon XF Plugin for Avid Media Access Instruction Manual 2 Select the desired language Canon XF Plugin for Final Cut Pro Instructions 1 From Applications open Canon Utilities Canon XF Plugin for Final Cut Pro Manual 2 Open the folder of the language and double click the PDF file 153 6 External Connections Saving Clips to a Computer 154 Photos Taking Photos Photos You can take photos when the camcorder is in mode or you can capture a photo from a clip when the camcorder is in mode Photos are saved onto the SD card In mode photo size is 1920x1080 In mode photo size depends on the resolution setting of the clip that the photo is captured from If the clip is 1920x1080 or 1440x1080 the photo size is 1920x1080 If the clip is 1280x720 the photo size is 1280x720 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 109 To take a photo set an assignable button to Photo first or use the wireless controller Operating modes CAMERA 1 Set an assignable button to Photo LA 107 e This step is not necessary if you are using the wireless controller 2
187. s Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not remove the SD card 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 157 158 Photos Photo Operations You can use the photo menu to protect or unprotect a photo delete a photo or copy a custom picture file embedded in a photo You can display the photo menu from the Photos index screen or photo playback screen Using the Photo Menu 1 From the Photos index screen select a photo and then press SET e f you are viewing a photo simply press SET e The photo menu appears Available functions depend on the photo s settings 2 Select the desired function and then press SET Deleting Photos 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 LA 157 2 Press SET to open the photo menu 3 Select Delete and then press SET e The screen prompts you to confirm the operation 4 Select OK and then press SET e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation e The selected photo is deleted and the next photo is displayed e f a custom pict
188. s and you can use the ring s distance indicator Manual focus MF Use the focus ring to adjust the focus The focus ring is perpetual the ring has no physical stops and you cannot use the ring s distance indicator Autofocus AF The camcorder continuously adjusts the focus automatically When using autofocus you can select either Instant AF or Normal AF mode You can also use the focus ring with no physical stops Push AF PUSH AF When you are using MF or Normal AF you can switch the focus to Instant AF while you keep the PUSH AF button oressed down Operating modes CAMERA Full Manual Focus Mode When you use full manual focus mode you can adjust the focus manually using only the focus ring Because the focus ring is non perpetual you can easily know where the macro and infinity ends are Additionally the focus ring indicates the approximate distance to the subject 1 Press the PUSH button unlock focus mode ring button on the focus mode ring and turn the ring toward FULL MF e MF appears on the bottom left of the screen 2 Zoom in to full telephoto Adjusting the Focus 3 Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus e When you focus at full telephoto the image will be in focus throughout the entire zoom range Gi NOTES e Using the subject distance display on the screen When the camcorder switches out of autofocus mode or when you adjust the focus with the focus ring the approximate subjec
189. s Introduction The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder CA 930 Compact Power Adapter BP 955 Battery Pack DC 930 DC Cable incl power cord incl terminal cover y DTC 1500 Component Lens Hood Eye Cup Video Cable se Lens Cap WL D6000 Wireless Controller SS 1200 Shoulder Strap incl CR2025 Lithium Battery Canon XF Utilities Disc The Canon XF Utilities Disc includes software for saving and managing clips on a computer For details on installing the software refer to Saving Clips to a Computer LL 146 For more information on the functions refer to the Canon XF Utility Instruction Manual after you install the software 11 Introduction Names of Parts TER Operation panel 1 RY LL 18 AAA CA 20 1918 17 1615 14 Operation pane 13 121110 LL 18 1 ZOOM SPEED switch for the handle zoom rocker 11 SET button LZ 28 LL 76 12 CANCEL button QA 28 2 Side panel LL 48 13 CUSTOM PICT custom picture button QA 109 3 switches LL 92 14 PUSH AUTO IRIS button EA 67 4 SLOT SELECT CF card slot selection button 15 SHUTTER switch Q 64 LL 40 16 Iris ring QA 66 5 CFE CF card slot A and CF CF card slot B 17 Zoom ring QO 74 pata Sat JONA 18 Distance indicator LZ 52 CUPID dials for an 19 Focus ring EA 52 MENU button LZ 28 20 Lens hood CQ 30 STATUS button LZ 172 SELECT dial JJ 28 O FULL AUTO switch LA 45
190. s in order to use them in the same way Other Functions Audio Sound is recorded as 2 channel linear PCM audio 16 bit 48 kHz You can use the built in microphone or the two XLR audio input terminals with phantom power supply when recording Video scopes Check the brightness of the image using the waveform monitor LL 96 the color of the image using the vectorscope LL 97 or the focus using the edge monitor LA 97 Added and improved functionality Other functions include improved image stabilization LL 59 the option to add metadata to recordings LL 94 and the Intelligent System compatible battery pack LZ 191 Table of Contents 1 Introduction 9 About this Manual 9 Conventions Used in this Manual 9 Supplied Accessories 11 Names of Parts 12 2 Preparations 21 Preparing the Power Supply 21 Using a Battery Pack 21 Turning the Camcorder On and Off 25 Date Time and Language Settings 26 Setting the Date and Time 26 Changing the Time Zone 26 Displaying the Date and Time while Recording 27 Changing the Language 27 Using the Menus 28 Selecting an Option from the Menu 28 Preparing the Camcorder 30 Attaching the Lens Hood 30 Attaching and Detaching the Eye Cup 30 Dioptric Adjustment 31 Using the LCD Panel 32 Using the Viewfinder and LCD Screen Simultaneously 32 Adjusting the Viewfinder LCD Screen 33 Setting the Screen to Black amp White 33 Adjusting the Grip Belt 34 Attaching a Shoulder Strap 34 Removin
191. se select the area in which you live USA Canada South America Europe Middle East Africa Asia Oceania Exit 147 6 External Connections Saving Clips to a Computer 3 Select the language to be displayed during installation Please select your language English Francais Italiano Deutsch Espa ol 4 Select an installation method and then click OK e f you selected the Easy Installation installation method skip to step 7 XF Utilities Disc er 1 0 Digital Video Software Easy Installation Automatically installs all software 7 2 Custom Installation Select the software that you want to install 5 Select the software to install and the destination folder Then click Next Select cD Y Canon XF Utility 80 MB Step 2 t E Y Dj Canon XF Plugin for Avid Media Access 20 MB ep 3 step 4 Installation ep 5 View a description of the software by passing your mouse over the name of the software C Program Files Canon Browse Select the software that you want to install Back Next gt 148 Saving Clips to a Computer External Connections e 6 Click Install 7 Read the license agreement and click Yes to begin the installation e f you do not select Yes you cannot install the software e When the installation has completed Installation has completed successfully appears e You can click Cancel to cancel the operation 8 Cl
192. setting an assignable button to Wireless Controller 11 107 Using the Wireless Controller to Operate the Camcorder When using the wireless controller point it at the camcorder s remote sensor When the wireless controller s buttons are operated the camcorder s tally lamps will illuminate i NOTES e When you use the START STOP button or ZOOM buttons on the wireless controller you must press the record enable button simultaneously with the desired button e When the camcorder cannot be operated with the wireless controller or when it can only be operated at very close range replace the battery e The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is located under strong light Sources or direct sunlight Using a Tripod You can mount the camcorder on a tripod but do not use tripods with mounting screws longer than 5 5 mm as this may cause damage to the camcorder Using a Tripod with 0 95 cm 3 8 Mounting Screws To use a tripod with 0 95 cm 8 8 mounting screws first attach the optional TB 1 Tripod Adapter Base to the camcorder and then attach the tripod to the adapter base 1 Remove the tripod base from the camcorder e Remove the 4 screws and then remove the base 2 Attach the optional 1B 1 Tripod Adapter Base e Firmly screw in the 4 screws 3 Attach the tripod e Firmly screw in the tripod screw e lf a triood has both a 0 64 cm 1 4 screw and 0 95 cm 3 8 mounting screw firmly screw
193. st other settings as necessary Gi NOTES e f you set an assignable button to LCD Setup LL 107 you can press the button to open the LCD Setup submenu Setting the Screen to Black amp White The viewfinder and LCD screen display in color by default but you can set them to black 4 white Even when the screen is black 4 white onscreen text and icons will still be displayed in color Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA 1 Open the LCD VF B8W submenu LA LCD VF Setup LCD VF B amp W 2 Select On and then press SET Gi NOTES e You can also set the screen to black amp white by setting an assignable button to LCD VF B amp W LL 107 Preparations CA LCD VF Setup LCD Setup VF Setup Brightness 0 Contrast 0 Color 0 Sharpness 2 Backlight Normal CA LCD VF Setup LCD VF B amp W Off 33 34 Preparations Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the Grip Belt Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the grip zoom rocker with your index and middle fingers and the START STOP button with your thumb imeortant 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 Preparing the Camcorder Preparations Removing and Attaching the Termina
194. t distance is displayed on the screen for approximately 3 seconds Use the subject distance display as an estimate when the distance reading is not considered very precise for a particular zoom range it will be displayed in gray oo indicates infinity focus and oo indicates over infinity focus You can change the units of distance between meters and feet using the Other Functions Custom Function Obj Dist Unit setting LZ 120 The correct subject distance will not be displayed when the optional WA H82 Wide Attachment is attached Manual Focus Mode Turn the focus ring to manually adjust the focus The faster you turn the focus ring the more quickly you can focus on your subject 1 Move the FOCUS switch to M e MF appears on the bottom left of the screen Recording 93 94 Recording Adjusting the Focus 2 Press the PUSH button unlock focus mode ring button on the focus mode ring and turn the ring toward AF MF 3 Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus i NOTES e When using full manual focus mode If you turn the focus ring too quickly the camcorder may not be able to focus immediately In such case the camcorder will focus on the subject after you finish turning the focus ring When you switch the camcorder from manual focus mode to full manual focus mode the focus will automatically adjust to the position that corresponds to the distance indicator on the focus ring
195. t Rate Resolution 2 Select the desired option and then press SET e The selected bit rate and resolution will appear on the right side of the screen 3 Open the Frame Rate submenu to set the frame rate fr Other Functions Frame Rate 4 Select the desired option and then press SET e The selected frame rate will appear on the right side of the screen Gi NOTES e For details on the signal output from each terminal refer to Video Output Configuration LL 139 Available bit rate resolution and frame rate settings Frame rate Bit rate Resolution 50i 50P 25P 50 Mbps 1920 x 1080 O CBR 4 2 2 1280 x 720 35 Mbps 1920 x 1080 O O VBR 4 2 0 1280 x 720 O 25 Mbps ion 1440 x 1080 The first line indicates the bit rate in Mbps the second line indicates in parentheses whether the bit rate is constant CBR or variable VBR and the color sampling Recording Y Other Functions Bit Rate Resolution 50 Mbps 1920x1080 Y Other Functions Frame Rate 50i 51 92 Recording Adjusting the Focus This camcorder features 4 methods for adjusting the focus When you use full manual focus or manual focus you can use the peaking and magnification functions to help you focus more accurately Full manual focus FULL MF Use the focus ring to adjust the focus The focus ring is non perpetual the ring has physical stop
196. t performance when used with genuine Canon accessories Canon shall not be liable for 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 Battery Packs When you need extra battery packs select from the following BP 955 BP 975 BP 950G BP 970G 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 BP 950G BP 970G Charging Times Use the 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 955 BP 975 BP 950G BP 970G 200 min 295 min 245 min 350 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 brigh
197. ter for information on plug adapters for overseas use Playback on a TV Screen You can only play back your recordings on TVs compatible with the PAL system PAL or the compatible SECAM system is used in the following regions countries Europe All of Europe and Russia Americas Only in Argentina Brazil Uruguay and French territories French Guiana Guadeloupe Martinique etc Asia Most of Asia except in Japan the Philippines South Korea Taiwan and Myanmar Africa All of Africa and African islands Australia Oceania Australia New Zealand Papua New Guinea most Pacific islands except for Micronesia Samoa Tonga and US territories like Guam and American Samoa 189 8 Additional Information Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are compatible with this camcorder The availability differs from area to area BP 955 BP 975 BP 950G BP 970G CA 930 CA 920 Compact Power Battery Pack Adapter DC 920 DC Coupler DC 930 DC Cable CB 920 Car Battery Adapter WO WA H82 Wide Attachment ZR 1000 Zoom Remote Controller 190 TA 100 Tripod Adapter VL 10Li II Battery Video Light IFC 400PCU USB Cable TB 1 Tripod Adapter Base STV 250N Stereo Video Cable SBR 1000 Shooting Brace ZR 2000 Zoom Remote Controller Optional Accessories Additional Information sl Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended This product is designed to achieve excellen
198. ter screen settings etc Bit rate Usage time BP 955 BP 975 BP 950G BP 970G 50 Mbps Recording maximum Viewfinder 260 min 405 min 270 min 375 min LCD screen 255 min 385 min 265 min 365 min Recording typical Viewfinder 165 min 250 min 165 min 240 min LCD screen 160 min 235 min 160 min 235 min Playback LCD screen 315 min 480 min 330 min 440 min 35 Mbps Recording maximum Viewfinder 265 min 405 min 275 min 375 min LCD screen 255 min 390 min 265 min 365 min Recording typical Viewfinder 165 min 250 min 165 min 245 min LCD screen 160 min 235 min 160 min 235 min Playback LCD screen 315 min 480 min 330 min 445 min 25 Mbps Recording maximum Viewfinder 265 min 405 min 275 min 375 min LCD screen 255 min 390 min 265 min 370 min Recording typical Viewfinder 165 min 250 min 165 min 245 min LCD screen 160 min 235 min 160 min 235 min Playback LCD screen 315 min 480 min 330 min 445 min 191 Additional Information Optional Accessories Bit rate Usage time BP 955 BP 975 BP 950G BP 970G 50 Mbps Recording maximum Viewfinder 295 min 450 min 310 min 435 min LCD screen 285 min 430 min 295 min 405 min Recording typical Viewfinder 195 min 280 min 195 min 275 min LCD screen 185 min 265 min 185 min 260 min Playback LCD screen 365 min 550 min
199. the battery pack and the camcorder Wipe the terminals with a soft cloth 185 8 Additional Information Handling Precautions Long term storage e Store battery packs in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30 C 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 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_1 shaped hole This is useful when you wish to differentiate between charged and uncharged battery packs For example with charged battery packs attach the terminal cover so that the L__1 shaped hole shows the colored label Figure 1 Figure 2 Back side of the Terminal cover attached battery pack Charged Uncharged 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 n
200. the camcorder e Magnification will not affect your recordings 55 96 Recording A Camera Setup AF Mode Speed Instant Adjusting the Focus Autofocus Mode The camcorder uses the TIL autofocus system and continuously adjusts the focus on the subject in the center of the screen The focusing range is 2 cm at full wide angle measured from the front of the lens barrel to oo During autofocus mode you can turn the focus ring to focus manually When you stop turning the focus ring the camcorder returns to autofocus mode This is useful in situations such as when focusing on a subject on the other side of a window 1 Press the PUSH button unlock focus mode ring button on the focus mode ring and turn the ring toward AF MF 2 Move the FOCUS switch to A e 1 AF appears on the bottom left of the screen Setting the Autofocus Mode You can select how the camcorder focuses during autofocus mode 1 Open the autofocus Speed submenu PAR Camera Setup AF Mode Speed 2 Select the desired option and then press SET Options Instant Sets the autofocus mode to Instant AF The focus is adjusted at the highest speed This mode is useful even when recording in very bright or low light surroundings This mode uses both the TTL system and external sensor for focusing Normal Sets the autofocus mode to Normal AF The autofocus adjustment is made at a stable speed Adjusting the Focus Record
201. the way into the slot 3 Close the CF card slot cover e Do not force the cover closed if the CF card is not correctly inserted 37 38 Preparations CF card release button Preparing Recording Media Checking the Status of the CF Card Slots You can check the status of the CF card slots immediately by looking at the CF CFB access indicator Refer to the following table Access indicator color CF card slot status Red Accessing CF card Recording playback is possible and the CF card slot is selected for recording playback A CF card is not inserted the CF card slot is not currently selected or the CF card is not being accessed Green Indicator off Removing a CF card 1 Wait until the access indicator for the card slot with the CF card to be removed is off 2 Slide the CF card slot cover switch in the direction of the d mark 2 e The CF card slot cover will open upward slot A or downward slot B 3 Push the CF card release button e The release button partially pops out 4 Push in the CF card release button to release the CF card 5 Pull the CF card all the way out and close the CF card slot cover imeortant e Observe the following precautions while the CFE or CFB access indicator is illuminated in red Failure to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not open the cover of the CF card slot be
202. to recover If data on the CF card is corrupted such as when the power suddenly turned off while recording the data must be recovered When this message appears select Yes and press SET 182 Troubleshooting Additional Information sl Do not disconnect the USB cable or the power source until you safely end the connection from the computer Cannot write data with this connection To write data to the camcorder connect the compact power adapter then reconnect the camcorder and computer The camcorder cannot be operated while it is not being powered by the compact power adapter and is connected to a computer with a USB cable In addition clips cannot be written back to the camcorder To avoid corrupting the data on the CF card use the computer s Safely Remove Hardware function to end the connection and disconnect the USB cable before using the camcorder To be able to write back clips to the camcorder use the computer s Safely Remove Hardware function to end the connection disconnect the USB cable power the camcorder using the compact power adapter and only then connect it to the computer again Do not disconnect the USB cable or the power source until you safely end the connection from the computer Connect the compact power adapter When the camcorder is in mebia mode and is connected to the computer with a USB cable the camcorder cannot be operated Disconnecting the USB cable or power source while this message appears may
203. ttery Hour Meter status screen LL 172 to see whether the battery pack is at the end of its service life If so buy a new battery pack Recording Pressing the START STOP button will not start recording The CF card is full or it already contains the maximum number of clips 999 clips Delete some clips 1J 134 or save your clips Q 146 and initialize the CF card LL 39 to free some space Alternatively replace the CF card The START STOP lock lever on the handle is set to rendering the handle 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 Focus manually LL 52 The viewfinder is not adjusted Use the dioptric adjustment lever to make the proper adjustment LL 31 The lens or Instant AF sensor is dirty Clean the lens or sensor with a soft lens cleaning cloth QJ 188 Never use tissue paper to clean the lens 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 Changing between recording and record pause II takes long
204. u for general settings or SET to open the clip menu for clip operations For details about the available menu options and settings refer to Menu Options LA 163 Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA Joystick SET button Push the joystick to move the orange selection frame in the A menu Then press the joystick itself SET button or the SET 2 O button next to the SELECT dial to select the menu item E indicated by the orange selection frame CANCEL button MENU button Press to open the menu and then press again to close the menu after adjusting desired settings FULL AUTO ON e eOFF STATUS MENU SELECT dial Turn the dial to move the orange selection frame up or down in the menu CANCEL SET SELECT O CED 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 or turn the SELECT dial to select the desired submenu 3 Push the joystick right or press SET e The orange selection frame will appear on a menu item in the submenu e Press the CANCEL button push the joystick left o
205. u use the LCD screen However you can also use both displays simultaneously See the following section 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 fr Other Functions Custom Function Scan Reverse Rec setting to return the image to the correct orientation Using the Viewfinder and LCD Screen Simultaneously By default the viewfinder screen is turned off while you use the LCD screen Follow the procedure below to use both of them simultaneously Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA 1 Open the LCD VF Simul submenu LA LCD VF Setup LCD VF Simul 2 Select On and then press SET i NOTES e When you record while the LCD panel is turned toward the subject you can press the MIRROR button to invert the image on the screen vertically Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the Viewfinder LCD Screen You can adjust the brightness contrast color sharoness and backlight of the viewfinder and LCD screen independently of each other These adjustments will not affect your recordings Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA 1 Open the setup menu for the viewfinder or LCD screen LA LCD VF Setup LCD Setup or VF Setup 2 Select Brightness Contrast Color Sharpness or Backlight and then press SET 3 Adjust the setting and then press SET e Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adju
206. ure compensation or the aperture value Inverts the recorded image horizontally and vertically 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 Functions and Onscreen Displays Customizing Onscreen Displays For details on which onscreen displays can be customized refer to Onscreen Displays LA 46 For details on the setting options refer to Custom Display LL 166 Operating modes CAMERA 1 Open the Custom Display submenu LA LCD VF Setup Custom Display 2 Select the desired onscreen display 3 Change the setting option and then press SET Customization CA LCD VF Setup Custom Display 121 122 Customization Other Functions Transfer Menu CP Save To 5 Y Other Functions Transfer Menu CP Load From S4 Saving and Loading Camera Settings After you adjust custom picture settings and settings in the various menus you can save those settings on an SD card You can load those settings at a later date or on another XF305 or XF300 camcorder so that you can use that camcorder in that same exact way Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA Saving Camera Settings to an SD Card 1 Open the Save To Sa submenu fr Other Functions Transfer Menu CP Save To S3 2 Select Menu or Menu CP and then press SET e Selecting Menu will save menu settings and
207. ure file is embedded in the photo it is also deleted 5 When the confirmation message appears press SET Deleting a Photo from the Index Screen 1 Open the Photos Index Screen LL 157 2 Move the orange selection frame to the photo to be deleted 3 Press SET to open the photo menu 4 Select Delete and then press SET e The screen prompts you to confirm the operation Photo Operations Photos 5 Select OK and then press SET 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 SET Deleting All Photos 1 Open the Delete All Photos submenu fr Other Functions Delete All Photos 2 Select OK and then press SET e All of the photos on the SD card will be deleted e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation e While the photos are being deleted you can press SET to cancel Y Other Functions Delete All Photos 3 When the confirmation message appears press SET important e Be careful when deleting photos Deleted photos cannot be recovered Gi NOTES e Protected photos cannot be deleted Protecting Photos You can protect photos to prevent accidental erasure The custom picture file embedded in such a photo is also protected Photos can be protected from the photo playback screen or Photos index screen Operating modes MEDIA Protecting a
208. using a special recording mode Q 101 you cannot review a clip e f the camcorder switched CF cards during a recording the camcorder will play back the clip on the CF card most recently recorded on Special Recording Modes The camcorder features 4 special recording modes Interval recording Interval Rec The camcorder will automatically record a pre defined number of frames at a pre defined interval This mode is suitable for recording subjects with little movement such as natural surroundings or plants Frame recording Frame Rec The camcorder will record a pre defined number of frames every time you press the START STOP button This mode is suitable for recording stop motion animation Slow amp fast motion recording Slow amp Fast Motion This mode allows you to change the shooting frame rate to achieve a slow motion or fast motion effect during playback Pre recording Pre Rec The camcorder will start recording approximately 3 seconds before you press the START STOP button This is especially useful when it is difficult to predict when to start recording Operating modes CAMERA Interval Recording Mode Set the interval and number of frames in advance Sound is not recorded in this mode Configuring Interval Recording Mode 1 Open the Interval submenu fr Other Functions Interval Rec Interval 2 Select the desired interval and then press SET e See the following table for the availa
209. ver of the CF card slot being accessed i NOTES e You may notice brief stops in video or audio playback between clips Onscreen Displays 1 2 34 95 Paz 310 min gt PLAY B 5 07 rey 2 CH2 000011 Playback 9 10 gt gt gt 13 gt l 125 126 Playback Playback Oo rK W PY CO N Remaining battery time LL 49 Playback operation Selected CF card Relay recording Time code LZ 81 Clio number Total number of clips Bit rate and resolution LZ 51 Frame rate LZ 51 Embedded custom picture file LL 109 10 Output displays Q4 166 11 Wireless controller 11 35 12 User bit LZ 84 13 Audio output channel LD 145 14 Audio level meter LZ 165 15 mark M mark 1 131 16 Recording date and time 17 Gain A 60 18 Aperture value Q 66 19 Shutter speed LZ 63 1 Appears when LA LCD VF Setup Metadata Display Date Time is set to On 2 Appears when LA LCD VF Setup Metadata Display Camera Data is set to On 2 Playback operation Playback pause Frame reverse Frame advance gt PLAY Playback Hi PAUSE lt 41 11 gt F FWD gt gt Fast playback AAF REV Fast reverse playback The playback speed x5 x15 or x60 will also appear in the indicator 4 Relay recording Appears when a clip begins on one CF card and continues uninterrupted on the other IE indicates the first part of the recording indicates t
210. waveform Field Sets the waveform monitor to field display mode RGB Functions like an RGB parade scope YPbPr Functions like a YPbPr parade scope Configuring the Vectorscope The camcorder s vectorscope function offers 2 modes You can also change the gain 1 Open the Vectorscope submenu fr Other Functions WFM LCD Vectorscope 2 Select the desired option and then press SET e f you do not need to change the gain you do not need to perform steps 3 and 4 3 Open the vectorscope Gain submenu fr Other Functions WFM LCD Gain under Vectorscope 4 Select 1x or 5x and then press SET Options Spot The color signal of the area in the red frame is displayed in red on top of the Normal mode waveform Normal Displays the vectorscope Configuring the Edge Monitor Using this video scope allows you to focus with more precision when the camcorder is in full manual focus or manual focus mode The edge monitor features 2 modes 1 Open the Edge Monitor submenu Y Other Functions WFM LCD Edge Monitor 2 Select the desired option and then press SET Recording Y Other Functions WFM LCD Vectorscope Normal Y Other Functions WFM LCD Edge Monitor Type 1 97 98 Recording Video Scopes 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
211. yp e aa ds 4 N NES ta a eee ar tan 69 O OK marks OK carta ae re Be eae 131 Onscreen MarkerS cy srira unrin unrar uias 78 P o EEE tbo E EEE ET EE 59 Phantom power microphone 90 Photos Copying custom picture files 160 A O ents 158 FP LOLCCUIN GY M8 aie tee Snead hd el eS Said 159 MIC WIIG oe ached pegs 5 4 Sear hed ee lei conan 197 Playback A O E 125 PAOU aeren crete pa TEENA 18 Power Save mode o oo oocococnonono mo 50 EGELI only POWE SUDON ia a Ss 21 POWER SWIC ea te 25 Pre recording mode o o ooo ooo 106 FUORT srar RETI ee cae elisa GRE Sean Wess es S USA AUTORS ii es 67 R Rec run time code 2 eee eee 81 FISCORGINGIGIDS ins aed sas ane ee one Geis ns 43 Remaining battery ooo 22 REMOTE Terminal in ds 17 Resetting all settings 168 Resolution frame size o o oooooo o 51 Reviewing a recording 100 Running mode time code 81 S SOCIA ZONES A AA eG 78 Saving clips to a computer 146 A a avg O one A arate ain aie 39 Shooting frame rate arias 104 MOL MELAS aer hapten eee a aes 99 ONU SPECO isc aie areas weds 63 SIGE Panel iii rada 48 Slow fast motion recording mode 104 SPECIGI S teas dees ete aa 194 Status SCreenNS 34 cori dh scene Sae eee enae oes 172 Switching CF card slots aso og rae oa aioe rete 40 T TAKING HNOS a ee eee a e 155 TIVNO aer
212. zontal sharpness Setting higher values increases the frequency which in turn increases the sharpness This setting can be adjusted from 8 to 8 Default O 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 O 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 O 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 Default O Limit Restricts how much sharpness is applied This setting can be adjusted from 50 to 50 Default 0 115 116 Customization Custom Picture Settings Select In addition to

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