Canon XF100, XF105 User Manual

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Important Usage Instructions

WARNING!

2TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO

RAIN OR MOISTURE.

For Canada only:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING.

WARNING!

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

COPYRIGHT WARNING:

Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.

	HD Camcorder, XF105 A / XF100 A Systems.		the equipment off and on, the user is
	This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC		encouraged to try to correct the interference by
	Rules. Operation is subject to the following two		one or more of the following measures:
	conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful		• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
	interference, and (2) this device must accept any
			• Increase the separation between the
	interference received, including interference that
			equipment and receiver.
	may cause undesired operation.
			• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
	Note: This equipment has been tested and		circuit different from that to which the receiver
	found to comply with the limits for class B digital		is connected.
	device, pursuant to Part 15 of the F	Rules.	• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
	These limits are designed to provide reasonable		technician for help.

	protection against harmful interference in a	Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class
	residential installation. This equipment
		B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
	generates, uses and can radiate radioCOPYfrequency
	energy and, if not installed and use in	Do not make any changes or modifications to the
		equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual.
	accordance with the instructions, may cause
		If such changes or modifications should be made,
	harmful interference to radio communications.
		you could be required to stop operation of the
	However, there is no guarantee that interference
		equipment.
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CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

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:

•Danger of explosion if the wrong type of batteries are attached. Use only the same type of batteries.

•Do not expose batteries or product to excessive heat such as the inside of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc.

CA-930 identification plate is located on the bottom.

Important Warning

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important 3 operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in

the literature accompanying the product.

Important Safety Instructions

In these safety instructions the word “product” refers			provided for your safety. If the provided plug doe
to the Canon HD Camcorder XF105 A / XF100 A and			not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
all its accessories.			replacement of the obsolete outlet.
1.	Read these instructions.		9. rotect the power cord from being walked on or
			pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
2.	Keep these instructions.
			receptacles, and the point where they exit from
3.	Heed all warnings.
			the apparatus.
4.	Follow all instructions.		10. Only use attachments/accessories specified by
5.	Do not use this apparatus near water.		the manufacturer.
6.	Clean only with dry cloth.		11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
7.	Do not install near any heat sources such as		when unused for long periods of time.
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	radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other		12. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
	apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.		Servicing is required when the apparatus has
8.	Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized		been damaged in any way, such as power-suppl

	or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two	cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled o
		objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
	blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
		apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture
	type plug has two blades and a third grounding
		does not operate normally, or has been dropped
	prong. The wide blade or the third prong are

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Trademark Acknowledgements

•SD and SDHC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.

•CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation.

•The Logo is a trademark of CompactFlash Association.

•Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

•Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS, Final Cut Pro are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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•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.

•Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

•This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft.

•ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET,

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Highlights of the XF105/XF100

The Canon XF105/XF100 HD Camcorder has been designed with quality and functionality at the forefront while maintaining a compact size. The following are just some of the many features that will help turn your creative vision into reality.

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HD Recording		Recording media
CMOS system and DIGIC DV III image processor		The camcorder records video and audio to
		CompactFlash (CF) cards. You can even make
The camcorder is equipped with a 1/3-in. CMOS
		lengthy recordings without worry because the
sensor that captures video at an effective pixel count
		camcorder features two CF card slots. When one
of approximately 2.07 megapixels (1920x1080).
		CF card becomes full, the recording will
Images are then processed by the state-of-the-art
		automatically continue on the other one without
DIGIC DV III image processor.
		interruption when you use relay recording (039).
Superb HD video
		Supplied Canon XF Utility software
The camcorder uses the MPEG-2 Long GOP codec.
		Managing your recordings is as simple as using the
When you record using the 50 Mbps bit rate (with
		supplied Canon XF Utility software. You can
4:2:2 color sampling), the quality of your recordings
		transfer your recordings to your computer, where
will rival that of broadcast video. Your recordings are
		you can view and manage them. Using the supplied
saved as Material eXchange Format (MXF) files,
		plugins, you can then use the recordings with major
which are compatible with major non-linear editing
		NLE software*.
(NLE) software.
		* Refer to Saving Clips to a Computer (0131) for details
You can configure the video recording signal to suit		on compatible software.
your needs. By combining the bit rate/resolution
setting with the frame rate setting, you can produce		Versatile Artistic Expression
video from 1440x1080/24P at 25 Mbps to
1280x720/60P at 35 Mbps to 1920x1080/60i at 50		Special recording modes
Mbps. You can select from a total of 15 different		The special recording modes (088) give you more
combinations!		creative control over your recordings. You can create
		a slow motion or fast motion effect in your
		recordings, record a certain number of frames at a
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		set interval (ideal for subjects with little movement) or
Easy-to-use controls in a compact body		record a certain number of frames every time you
		press a button (ideal for stop motion animation).
This camcorder has a variety of external controls at
your fingertips, such as the manual ring, which		Custom picture settings
allows you to adjust the focus, zoom or aperture		With custom picture settings (099), you can enjoy
simply by moving a switch and turning the ring. All of		unparalleled image control to deliver the “look” you
this is in a body that is so compact that you can		want by adjusting parameters, such as gamma and
carry and use the camcorder for long periods of time		sharpness. The custom picture settings can be
without experiencing fatigue.		recorded onto an SD card, which allows multiple
Face detection		XF105/XF100 camcorders to use the same settings,
		or embedded in the recording itself.
When a subject’s face is detected, the camcorder
can track and focus on it. Furthermore, you can		Infrared recording
have the camcorder in manual focus but switch to		Record in darkness using infrared recording
autofocus only when a face is detected (051),		(093). With the built-in infrared light, you can
ensuring that important subjects are in focus.		record nocturnal animals in their natural environment
		or other such scenes.

Advanced Professional Features

Pro-level connectivity (bonly)

An industry-standard HD/SD SDI terminal (0127) for uncompressed HD signal output, embedded audio and SMPTE time code (LTC) give the camcorder the functionality of professional broadcast cameras. Genlock synchronization (074) and time

6code synchronization (074) 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 (097) so that you can call up those functions with the press of a single button. Custom functions (0107) and custom onscreen displays (0108) 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 XF105/XF100 camcorders 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, MIC audio input terminal 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 (084) or the focus using the edge monitor (085).

Added and improved functionality

Other functions include improved image stabilization (053), the option to add metadata to recordings (082), and the Intelligent System-compatible battery pack (0173). Also, optical axis shift (095) and the focal length guide (096) have been added to aid in 3D shooting.

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Table of Contents

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1. Introduction 10	3. Recording 40
About this Manual 10	Recording Video 40
Conventions Used in this Manual 10	Preparing to Record	40
Supplied Accessories 12	Recording 40
Names of Parts 13	Onscreen Displays	43
	Power Save Mode	45

2. Preparations 22

Video Configuration: Bit Rate, Resolution and

Preparing the Power Supply

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Frame Rate 46

Using a Battery Pack

22

Custom Button and Dial

47

Turning the Camcorder On and Off

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Adjusting the Focus 48

Date, Time and Language Settings

26

Manual Focus Mode 48

Setting the Date and Time

26

Using the Focus Assistance Functions

49

Changing the Time Zone 26

Autofocus Mode 50

Displaying the Date and Time while Recording

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Detecting and Focusing On Faces

51

Changing the Language 27

Focus Limit and Macro Shooting

52

Using the Menus 28

Image Stabilizer 53

Selecting an Option from the Menu

28

Gain 54

Preparing the Camcorder 30

Automatic Gain Control (AGC) 54

Attaching the Microphone Holder Unit

30

Manual Gain Control 55

Attaching the Lens Hood 30

Shutter Speed 56

Dioptric Adjustment

30

Changing the Shutter Speed Mode 57

Using the LCD Panel

31

Flicker Reduction 57

Using the Viewfinder and LCD Screen

Adjusting the Aperture

58

Simultaneously

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Automatic Aperture Control 58

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Adjusting the Viewfinder/LCD Screen

31

Manual Aperture Control 58

Setting the Screen to Black & White 32

Adjusting the AE Level

59

Adjusting the Grip Belt 32

Setting the Light Metering Mode

59

Attaching a Shoulder Strap

32

White Balance 60

Removing and Attaching the Terminal Covers

33

Auto White Balance 60

Using the Wireless Controller 33

Preset White Balance

60

Using a Tripod 34

Setting the Color Temperature 61

Preparing Recording Media

35

Custom White Balance

62

Inserting a CF Card

35

Zooming 63

Checking the Status of the CF Card Slots

36

Using the Manual Ring

63

Removing a CF card

36

Using the Zoom Rockers, Wireless Controller or

Inserting and Removing an SD Card

37

Optional Remote Control 63

Initializing the Recording Media

37

Soft Zoom Control 66

Switching Between the CF Card Slots

38

Using Optional Conversion Lenses

67

Selecting the CF Card Recording Method

38

Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns

68

Checking the Available Recording Time 39

Displaying Onscreen Markers 68

Displaying Zebra Patterns 69

Recovering Data on the CF Card

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Setting the Time Code 70						4. Customization 97
Selecting the Running Mode 70						Assignable Buttons	97
Selecting Drop or Non-Drop Frame				71
						Changing the Assigned Function		97
Putting the Time Code Display on Hold					71	Using an Assignable Button 97
Setting the User Bit 73						Custom Picture Settings 99
bSynchronizing with an External						Selecting Custom Picture Files 99
Device 74						Editing a Custom Picture File’s Settings			100
Connecting an External Device		74
						Renaming Custom Picture Files		100
Using a Reference Video Signal
						Protecting Custom Picture Files		100
(Genlock Synchronization)		74
						Transferring Custom Picture Files		101
Using a Time Code Signal	74
						Embedding Custom Picture Settings in a
Time Code Signal Output	75
						Recording 102
Recording Audio 77
						Available Custom Picture Settings 102
Using the Built-in or External Microphone
						Customizing Functions and Onscreen
Connected to the MIC Terminal 77
						Displays 107
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Using Line Input or an External Microphone						Customizing Functions 107
Connected to an XLR Terminal				78		Customizing Onscreen Displays		108
Adjusting the Audio Level	80					Saving and Loading Camera Settings 109
Monitoring the Audio with Headphones					81	Saving Camera Settings to an SD Card			109
Using Metadata 82						Loading Camera Settings from an SD Card 109
Setting a User Memo 82
Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal				83		5. Playback 110
Recording Color Bars 83						Playback 110
Recording an Audio Reference Signal 83
						Clip Index Screen	110
Video Scopes 84
						Playing Back Clips	112
Displaying a Video Scope	84
						Onscreen Displays	113
Configuring the Waveform Monitor				84
						Playback Controls	114
Configuring the Edge Monitor		85
						Adjusting the Volume 114
Adding Shot Marks while Recording				86
						Adding Shot Marks during Playback 115
Reviewing a Recording 87
Special Recording Modes	88
Interval Recording Mode	88
Frame Recording Mode 89
Slow & Fast Motion Mode	90
Pre-recording Mode 91
Infrared Recording 93
Activating Infrared Mode	93

Using the Infrared Light 93

Optical Axis Shift 95

Using the Focal Length Guide 96

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Clip Operations	116					7. Photos 138
Using the Clip Menu 117						Taking Photos 138
Displaying Clip Information 117
						Taking Photos in CAMERA Mode				138
Adding eMarks or ZMarks			118			Capturing Photos in MEDIA Mode				138
Deleting eMarks or ZMarks 118						Photo Playback	140
Copying Clips	119
						Displaying the [Photos] Index Screen 140
Deleting Clips	120					Viewing Photos	140
Deleting the User Memo 120						Photo Operations	141
Copying a Custom Picture File Embedded in a						Using the Photo Menu 141
Clip 121						Deleting Photos	141
Displaying an Index Screen of Shot Marks 121						Protecting Photos 142
Displaying a Frame Index Screen of a Single						Copying Custom Picture Files			143
Clip 122						Photo Numbering 144
Adding or Deleting Shot Marks from an Index
Screen 122						8. Additional Information 145
Changing a Clip’s Thumbnail				COPY
			123			Menu Options 145
6. External Connections 124						Displaying the Status Screens			156
Video Output Configuration		124				Troubleshooting	162
						List of Messages 165
Video Output Configuration by Terminal					124	Handling Precautions		168
SD Output 125
						Maintenance/Others		171
Connecting to an External Monitor 126
						Optional Accessories		172
Connection Diagram 126						Specifications 177
bUsing the HD/SD SDI Terminal					127
Using the HDMI OUT Terminal			127			Index 181
Using the HD/SD COMPONENT OUT
Terminal	127
Using the AV Terminal 128
Superimposing Onscreen Displays to Appear on
an External Monitor		128
Audio Output 129
bEmbedded Audio		129
Synchronizing the Video with the Audio being
Monitored	129
Selecting the Audio Channel			129
Selecting the Output Level of the AV
Terminal	130
Saving Clips to a Computer		131
System Requirements 131
Installing and Uninstalling Canon XF Utility
(Windows)	132
Installing and Uninstalling Canon XF Utility
(Mac OS)	134
Viewing the Software Instruction Manuals					137

1	Introduction

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About this Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Canon XF105/XF100. 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 (0162).

Conventions Used in this Manual

•IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.

• NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.

•0: Reference page number.

•b: 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 viewfinder screen.

“CF card” refers to a CompactFlash (CF) card. “SD card” refers to an SD or SDHCCOPYmemory 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 b.

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 (025).

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 11 [JOther Functions] menu and then the [Rec

Review] menu item.

Reviewing a Recording

When the camcorder is in mode, you can review the last clip that was recorded.

Operating modes:

1 Open the [Rec Review] submenu to set the review length.

[J Other Functions] [Rec Review]

Reviewing a Recording

[J Other Functions]

[Rec Review]

[Last 4 sec]

2	Select the desired option and then press SET.
3	After you finish recording, press the Ubutton.
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	• The last clip that was recorded is played back without audio for the
	selected duration. [AREVIEW] appears at the top of the screen.

• Press the CANCEL button to stop reviewing the clip and change the camcorder back to record pause mode.

• 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.

NOTES

• When you are using a special recording mode (088), you cannot review a clip.

• If the camcorder switched F cards during a recording, the camcorder will play back the clip on the CF card most recently recorded on.

When a procedure requires selecting an option, the available options are listed within or after the procedure. Brackets [ ] are used to refer to menu options as they are displayed on screen.

The arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections. For a detailed explanation on how to use the menus, refer to Using the Menus (028). For a concise summary of all available menu options and settings, refer to the appendix Menu Options (0145).

Supplied Accessories

Supplied Accessories

The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder.

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CA-930 Compact Power Adapter		Microphone holder unit		BP-925 Battery Pack		DC-930 DC Cable
(incl. power cord)				(incl. terminal cover)

CTC-100/S Component	Lens Hood	Lens Cap	WL-D6000 Wireless Controller
Cable			(incl. CR2025 Lithium Battery)

*The Canon XF Utilities Disc includes softwareCOPYfor saving and managing clips on a computer. For details on installing the software, refer to Saving Clips to a Computer (0131). For more information on the functions, refer to the ‘Canon XF Utility Instruction Manual’ after

Names of Parts

Names of Parts
		Operation panel					2
		(019)					13
			1
							3
							4
							5
							Operation panel
							(019)
							6
							7
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	21	20 191817	16 15 14 13 12	11	10
1	CF card slot covers for CF card slot A ( Fj) and				10	S(white balance adjustment) button (061)
	CF card slot B (CFl)				11	WB (white balance) button (060)
2	CF card slots A (CFj) and B (CFl) (035)				12	CAMERA switch (042)
3	CF card release buttons (036)				13	CF card slot cover switches for CF card slot A
4	dswitch (025)					(CFj) and CF card slot B (CFl) (035)
5	ON/OFF indicator				14	SHUTTER button (057)
6	SLOT SELECT (CF card slot selection) button				15	GAIN button (055)
	(038)				16	IRIS button (058)
7	DISP. button (043)/				17	CUSTOM (customizable) dial (047)
	BATT. (battery information) button (023)				18	AF/MF (autofocus/manual focus) button
8	RESET button (0163)					(048, 50)
9	INDEX button (0112)/				19	Manual ring switch (048, 58, 63)
	U(review recording) button (087)				20	Manual ring (048, 58, 63)
					21	Lens hood (030)

Names of Parts

1	2	3	4	5		6

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Terminals
(020)
10	9	8	7

1REMOTE terminal

2 SD card access indicator (037)

3 SD card slot (037)

4SD card slot cover

5MIC (microphone) terminal (077)

6 XLR terminals (CH1 and CH2) (078)

7Lens hood lock screw (030)

8bHD/SD SDI terminal (0127)

9bGENLOCK terminal (074) / TC (time code) terminal (074)

10 Grip belt (032)

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	5
1	Built-in microphone (077)
2	Built-in speaker (0115)
3	Strap mount (032)
4	CUSTOM (customizable) button (047)
5	INFRARED switch (093)
6	Instant AF sensor (050)
7	Remote sensor (034)
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9	Microphone cable clamp (078)

10Microphone holder unit (078)

11Microphone lock screw (078)

Names of Parts

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Names of Parts

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		Terminals
		(020)
1	Viewfinder (030, 31)
2	Dioptric adjustment lever (030)
3	BATT. RELEASE (battery release) key (023)
4	START/STOP button (040)
5	Strap mount (032)
6	WFM (waveform monitor) button (084)/Assignable button 3 (097)
7	ZEBRA button (068)/Assignable button 2 (097)

8CANCEL button (028)

9 Joystick (028)/SET button (028)

10MENU button (028)

11LCD screen (031)

12POWERED IS button (053)/Assignable button 1 (097)

13POWER SAVE button (045)

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Names of Parts

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		11	10	9
1	Front tally lamp (040)
2	Accessory shoe
	For attaching accessories such as the optional VL-10Li II Battery Video Light.
3	Rear tally lamp (040)
4	START/STOP lock lever (041)
5	START/STOP button (040)
6	Handle socket for 1/4" screws

7Grip zoom rocker (064)

8MAGN. (magnification) button (050)/Assignable button 4 (097)

9 CF card slot A (CFj) and CF card slot B (CFl) access indicators (036)

10Handle zoom rocker (065)

11Audio level dials for CH1 and CH2 (081)

Names of Parts

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	4	3
1	Attachment sockets for the optional TA-100 Tripod Adapter (034)
2	Attachment screws for a tripod base (034)
3	Tripod socket (034)

4Tripod base for tripods with 1/4" screws (034)

Names of Parts

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1 Audio level switches for CH1 and CH2 (081) Operation panel 2 XLR terminal switches for CH1 and CH2 (079)

3 AUDIO IN switches for CH1 and CH2 (077, 79)

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2

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											4	D(play/pause) button (0112)/
Operation panel												Assignable button 6 (097)
											5	I(fast playback) button (0114)/
					4							Assignable button 7 (097)
											6	K(skip forward) button (0114)/
												Assignable button 10 (097)
9										5	7	B(stop) button (0112)/
												Assignable button 9 (097)
8							6				8	L(skip backward) button (0114)/
												Assignable button 8 (097)
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												Assignable button 5 (097)

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Names of Parts

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Terminals

1 2

Terminals

4 5

1 HD/SD COMPONENT OUT terminal (0127)

2USB terminal (0131)

3HDMI OUT terminal (0127)

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4 W(headphone) terminal (081)

5 AV terminal (0128)

6DC IN terminal (024)

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WL-D6000 Wireless Controller

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Names of Parts

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START/STOP buttonCOPY(040) ZOOM buttons (065) F/O/E/Abuttons MENU button (028)

J/I(fast playback/reverse playback) buttons (0114) Z/Y(frame forward/reverse) buttons (0114)

B(stop) button (0112)

D(play/pause) button (0112) INDEX button (0112)

SET button (028) CANCEL button (028)

SHOT1 (shot mark 1) button (086) PHOTO button (0138)

Record enable button: When you use the START/STOP button or ZOOM buttons, you must press this button simultaneously with the desired button.

2	Preparations

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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 (0173) and Recording and Playback Times (0173).

Using a Battery Pack

You can power the camcorder using the supplied BP-925 or optional BP-950G, BP-955, BP-970G or BP-975 Battery Pack. The BP-925, BP-955 and BP-975 Battery Packs are compatible with Intelligent System, meaning that you can check the remaining battery time even while the camcorder is turned off.

Charging the Battery Pack

Charge battery packs using the suppliedCOPYcompact 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.

• If the DC cable is connected to the compact power adapter, charging will not start.

2 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter ( ). 3 Plug the power cord into a power outlet ( ).

CHARGE indicator

4Attach the battery pack to the compact power adapter ( ).

•Press lightly and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.

•The CHARGE indicator starts flashing and also indicates the battery pack’s approximate charge. The indicator will stay on when charging has completed.

0-34%: Flashes once per second

35-69%: Flashes twice per second

70-99%: Flashes 3 times per second

5 When charging has completed, remove the battery pack from the compact power adapter.

6 Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect it from the compact power adapter.

NOTES

• To charge the battery pack, disconnect the DC cable from the compact power adapter.

Preparing the Power Supply

Attaching the Battery Pack

1 Move the dswitch to OFF ( ).

2 Insert the battery pack all the way into the compartment and press gently until it clicks ( ).

Removing the Battery Pack

1 Move the dswitch to OFF.

2Hold down the BATT. RELEASE (battery release) key and remove the battery.

Checking the Remaining BatteryCOPYharge

If you are using the supplied BP-925 or optional BP-955 or 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 (0160).

Press the CHECK button on the battery pack. An indicator will light for approximately 3 seconds and show the approximate remaining battery charge.

0-25%

26-50%

51-75%

76-100%

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CHECKbutton

0 100%

Battery charge indicator

Preparing the Power Supply

When the camcorder is off and an Intelligent System-compatible battery pack is attached, press the BATT. (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

24displayed.

IMPORTANT

• Do not connect to the compact power adapter any product that is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder.

NOTES

• We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between

10 ºC and 30 ºC (50 ºF and 86 ºF). Outside the temperature range of 0 ºC to 40 ºC (32 ºF to 104 ºF), 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 (0168).

•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,COPYfully 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 arewhilethe

Using a Household Power Outlet

When Using the Supplied CA-930 Compact Power Adapter and

DC-930 DC Cable:

1 Move the dswitch to OFF ( ).

2 Connect the DC cable to the DC IN terminal on the camcorder ( ).

3 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter and plug it into a power outlet ( ).

4 Connect the DC cable to the compact power adapter ( ).

IMPORTANT

• Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact

power adapter.	DC IN
	terminal
NOTES

• 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 Move the dswitch 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 adapter ( ). 5 Detach the DC coupler after use.

• Push the BATT. RELEASE key and pull out the DC coupler.

IMPORTANT

• Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter.

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Turning the Camcorder On and Off
The camcorder has two operating modes: CAMERA (		) mode for
making recordings and MEDIA (	) mode for playing back recordings.
Select the operating mode using the dswitch.

To turn on the camcorder

Hold down the button on the dswitch and move it to CAMERA for

mode or MEDIA for	mode. The ON/OFF indicator will
illuminate in green.

CAMERA mode

MEDIA mode

To turn off the camcorder

Move the dswitch to OFF. The ON/OFF indicator will turn off.

Preparing the Power Supply

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Date, Time and Language Settings

Date, Time and Language Settings

Setting the Date and Time

26You 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:

1 Push the joystick up/down to change the month then move (A) to the day. 2 Change the rest of the fields in the same way.

3 Select (A) [Set] and then press SET to start the clock and close the screen.

•When the built-in rechargeable lithiumCOPYbattery is exhausted, the date and time setting may be lost. In such case, recharge the built-in lithium battery (0170) and set the time zone, date and time again.

•You can change the date format and the clock format (12/24 hours) with the [JOther Functions] [Clock Set] [Date Format] setting.

•You can also change the date and time later on (not during the initial setup) with the [JOther 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-05:00 New York]. The time zones are based on Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

Operating modes:

[JOther Functions]

[Time Zone]

[UTC-05:00 New York]

1 Press the MENU button.

2 Push the joystick up/down to select [JOther Functions] and then press SET.

3 Select [Time Zone] in a similar fashion.

4 Push the joystick up/down to change the time zone.

5 Press SET to set the time zone and then press the MENU button to close the menu.

[JOther Functions]

Date, Time and Language Settings

[MLCD/VF Setup]

Displaying the Date and Time while Recording

You can display the date and time in the lower left of the screen.

Operating modes:		[Custom Display 2]		27
1	Press the MENU button.	[Date/Time]
2	Push the joystick up/down to select [MLCD/VF Setup].	[Off]
3	Select [Custom Display 2] and then [Date/Time] in a similar
	fashion.
4	Push the joystick up/down to select the information to display.

• 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,			[Language o]
French, Italian, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese or Japanese. Menus
and setting options, however, will always be displayed in English,			[English]
regardless of the language setting.
Operating modes:
1	Press the MENU button.
2	Push the joystick up/down to select [JOther Functions].
3	Select [Language o] in a similar fashion.
4		COPY
	Use the joystick to select a language.
5	Press SET to select the language and then press the MENU button to close the menu.

Using the Menus

Using the Menus

In mode, many of the camcorder’s functions can be adjusted from the menu for general settings, which opens after pressing the MENU button. In mode, press the MENU button to open the menu for general

28settings or SET to open the clip menu for clip operations. For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to Menu Options (0145).

Operating modes:

MENU button

Press to open the menu and then press again to close the menu after adjusting desired settings.

Joystick/SET button

Push the joystick to move the orange selection frame in the menu. Then, press the joystick itself (SET button) to select the menu item indicated by the orange selection frame.

CANCEL button

Press to return to the previous menu or to stop some operations that are in progress.

Selecting

The
	throughout	procedure.
1	• The menu opens with the orangeCOPYselection frame indicating the menu item that was selected the previous
	time the menu was closed (unless the camcorder was turned off).
2	Push the joystick up/down to select the desired submenu.
3	Push the joystick right or press SET.
	• The orange selection frame will appear on a menu item in the submenu.
	• Press the CANCEL button, push the joystick left, or select [a] to return to the previous submenu.
4	Push the joystick up/down to select the desired menu item.
	• If 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.
	• A Amark next to a menu item indicates another submenu. Repeat steps 3 and 4.
5	Push the joystick right or press SET.
	• The orange selection frame will appear on a setting option.
	• Press the CANCEL button to return to the previous submenu.
6	Push the joystick up/down to select the desired setting option and then press SET.
	• Depending on the menu item, additional selections may be necessary.
7	Press the MENU button to close the menu.

Using the Menus

NOTES
• Unavailable items may appear grayed out.
• Pressing the MENU button at any time closes the menu.	29
• When using the wireless controller, use the h, i, f, gand SET buttons in the same way as the
camcorder’s joystick.
• You can check the current settings on the status screens (0156).

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Dioptric Adjustment

Turn on the camcorder and adjust the dioptric adjustment lever.

2 Tighten the lock screw ( ).

1 Place the lens hood on the front of the lens ( ) and turn it 90 degrees clockwise ( ). COPY

• Be careful not to deform the lens hood.

• Make sure that the lens hood is aligned with the thread.

Attaching the Microphone Holder Unit

Use the supplied screws to attach the microphone holder unit to the handle.

Attaching the Lens Hood

Attach the lens hood to protect the lens and reduce the amount of stray light that may hit the lens.

Preparing the Camcorder

Preparing the Camcorder

This section outlines the basic preparations for the camcorder such as attaching the lens hood, attaching the microphone holder unit, and adjusting the viewfinder and LCD screen.

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