Canon 0044C002, 0044C006 User manual

HD Camcorder

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Important Usage Instructions

WARNING

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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.

WARNING

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

WARNING

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

COPYRIGHT WARNING:

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

FCC NOTICE

HD Camcorder, EOS C300 / EOS C300 PL
Systems.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and use in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning

The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to
disconnect the plug in case of an accident.

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the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.

Use of shielded cable is required to comply with
class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC
Rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to
the equipment unless otherwise specified in the
manual.
If such changes or modifications should be
made, you could be required to stop operation
of the equipment.

Canon U.S.A., Inc.
One Canon Park, Melville, NY 11747, USA
Tel No. 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666)

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.

EOS C300 / EOS C300 PL / CA-940N / CG-940 identification plate is located on the bottom.

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
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the product.

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Important Safety Instructions

In these safety instructions the word “apparatus”
refers to the Canon HD Camcorder EOS C300 / EOS

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C300 PL and all its accessories.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other.

A grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.

12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.

13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

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Trademark Acknowledgements

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

• CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation.

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

• Avid, Media Composer and NewsCutter are trademarks or registered trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc. or
its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries.

• Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

• 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,
SUITE 300, DENVER, COLORADO 80206.

Highlights of the EOS C300/C300 PL

The Canon HD Camcorder EOS C300/C300 PL has been designed to meet the demanding needs and highest
expectations of industry professionals. The following are just some of the many features that will help turn your
creative vision into reality.

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HD Recording

Large Super 35mm CMOS sensor and DIGIC DV
III image processor

The camcorder is equipped with a large Super
35mm CMOS sensor that captures video at an
effective pixel count of 8.29 megapixels
(3840x2160). Combined with the DIGIC DV III image
processor, the camcorder offers a center resolution
of 1,000 TV lines*. Furthermore, thanks to its fast
scanning speed, the camcorder produces
spectacular video with true-to-life color reproduction
while reducing noise and “rolling shutter” artifacts.

* Varies depending on the lens used.

Interchangeable Lenses

Enjoy the freedom and creative versatility of using
interchangeable lenses to achieve exactly the look
you want. The EOS C300 features an EF lens
mount, allowing you to use a huge variety of high­quality Canon EF lenses, including the new high-end
Cinema lenses, as well as other lenses. The EOS
C300 PL features a PL lens mount, allowing you to
use a vast array of Super 35mm cinematography
lenses commonly used in motion picture production.

Superb HD video

The camcorder uses the MPEG-2 Long GOP codec.
Your recordings are saved as Material eXchange
Format (MXF) files, which are compatible with major
non-linear editing (NLE) software.

Moreover, the camcorder offers you a whole array of
options when it comes to the video configuration of
your recordings. By controlling the type of recording
(NTSC-compatible, PAL-compatible or true 24.00P),
bit rate, resolution and frame rate of your recordings
you can select a video configuration to suit your
needs from a total of 29 different combinations.

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Operability and Adaptability

Freely customizable compact design

At its most compact configuration, the camcorder
offers convenient and hassle-free hand-held
operation. Modular components, including the
supplied handle unit, monitor unit and grip unit will
let you expand and adapt the configuration to match
your shooting conditions (A 32).

Improved displays

The articulated monitor unit can be rotated 270º,
allowing for easy monitoring and operation from the
side of the camcorder. When using the viewfinder, its
improved ergonomic design will ensure a tight and
comfortable fit. Both the 10.1 cm (4 in.) LCD screen
and the viewfinder have 100% coverage so you can
always perfectly frame your shots. Additionally, the
rear panel will provide a quick and convenient
overview of the main shooting functions currently in
use.

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 when you use relay recording (A 46). In
addition, using double slot recording (A 46) lets
you record the same clip simultaneously to both CF
cards.

Canon XF Utility software

Managing your recordings is as simple as using the
Canon XF Utility software. You can transfer your
recordings to your computer, where you can view
and manage them. Using the associated plugins,
you can then use the recordings with major NLE
software*.

*Refer to

Saving Clips to a Computer

on compatible software.

(A 143) for details

Versatile Artistic Expression

Special recording modes

The special recording modes (A 106) give you
more 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
set interval (ideal for nature shots and other 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 (A 114), 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
camcorders to use the same settings, or embedded
in the recording itself.

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Canon Log gamma for spectacular dynamic range

You can easily apply the [/ CINEMA Locked] preset
settings, especially designed with professional
cinematography in mind (A 58). Using the Canon
Log gamma, you can get recordings with amazing
dynamic range, allowing you to realize in post­production the artistic vision you desire.

Advanced Professional Features and
Flexibility

Pro-level connectivity

An industry-standard HD/SD SDI terminal (A 141)
for uncompressed HD signal output, embedded
audio and SMPTE time code (LTC) give the
camcorder the functionality of professional broadcast
cameras. Genlock synchronization (A 88), the TIME
CODE terminal (A 89, 90) and SYNC OUT terminal
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 (A 111) so that you can call up
those functions with the press of a single button. You
can also register frequently-used menu settings in an
easy-to-access personal menu (My Menu, A 30).
Custom functions (A 123) and custom onscreen
displays (A 123) 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 C300 / C300 PL camcorders in order to use
them in the same way.

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Other Functions

#Automatic Functions (AF/AE)

With compatible EF lenses, you can automatically
adjust the aperture or focus once with the press of a
single button (A 71, 80) and even use continuous
autofocus (A 81), making it easier to support a
simple one-person operation.

Remote operation via Wi-Fi

You can attach the optional WFT-E6 Wireless File
Transmitter to the camcorder and operate it remotely
via Wi-Fi using the Wi-Fi Remote application (A 49).
The Wi-Fi Remote application lets you monitor the
image through live view and remotely control the
focus, shutter speed, ISO speed/gain and other
settings.

Audio

Sound is recorded as 2-channel linear PCM audio
(16-bit/48 kHz). You can use the MIC terminal for
microphones with a Ø 3.5 mm mini-stereo plug 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 (A 99), the color of the image
using the vectorscope (A 100), or the focus using
the edge monitor (A 100).

Added and improved functionality

Other functions include the option to add metadata
(A 96) and, using the optional GP-E1 GPS
Receiver, even geotagging data (A 103) to your
recordings, and the Intelligent System-compatible
battery pack (A 184).

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1. Introduction 11

About this Manual 11

Conventions Used in this Manual 11

Supplied Accessories 13
Names of Parts 14

Monitor Unit 19
Grip Unit 21
Handle Unit 21

2. Preparations 23

Preparing the Power Supply 23

Using a Battery Pack 23
Using a Household Power Outlet 25
Turning the Camcorder On and Off 26

Date, Time and Language Settings 27

Setting the Date and Time 27
Changing the Time Zone 27
Displaying the Date and Time while Recording 28
Changing the Language 28

Using the Menus 29

Selecting an Option from the Menu 29
Using the Customized Submenu (My Menu) 30

Preparing the Camcorder 32

Preparing the Lens 32
Attaching and Removing the Monitor Unit 36
Using the Viewfinder 37
Using the LCD Panel 38
Adjusting the Viewfinder/LCD Screen 39
Using a Tripod 40
Removing and Attaching the Grip Unit 40
Attaching the Handle Unit 41
Attaching a Shoulder Strap 41
Removing and Attaching the Terminal Covers 42

Preparing Recording Media 43

Inserting a CF Card 43
Checking the Status of the CF Card Slots 43
Removing a CF card 44
Inserting and Removing an SD Card 44
Initializing the Recording Media 45
Switching Between the CF Card Slots 45
Selecting the CF Card Recording Method 46
Checking the Available Recording Time for CF

Cards 47

Recovering Data on the CF Card 47

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Adjusting the Black Balance 48
Operating the Camcorder Remotely 49

Using the RC-V100 Remote Controller 49
Using the WFT-E6 Wireless File Transmitter 50

3. Recording 51

Recording Video 51

Preparing to Record 51
Recording 51
Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote 54
Onscreen Displays 55
Rear Panel Displays 57
Canon Log Gamma and CINEMA Preset 58

Video Configuration: Type of Recording, Bit Rate,

Resolution and Frame Rate 59

Changing Main Camera Functions with the FUNC.

Button 61

Using the Direct Setting Mode 61

Shutter Speed 62

Changing the Shutter Speed Mode and Value 63
Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote 63
Flicker Reduction 64

ISO Speed/Gain 65

Changing the ISO Speed or Gain Value 65
Using the Control Dial 66
Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote 67

ND Filter 68

Using the ND Filter 68
Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote 68

# Adjusting the Aperture 69

Manual Aperture 69
Momentary Automatic Aperture - Push Auto

Iris 71
Automatic Aperture 72
Exposure Compensation - AE Shift 72
Light Metering Mode 73

White Balance 74

Setting the White Balance 74
Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote 75

Adjusting the Focus 77

Manual Focus 77

# One-Shot AF 80
# Continuous AF 81

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Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns 82

Displaying Onscreen Markers 82
Displaying Zebra Patterns 83

Setting the Time Code 84

Selecting the Running Mode 84
Selecting Drop or Non-Drop Frame 85
Putting the Time Code Display on Hold 86

Setting the User Bit 87
Synchronizing with an External Device 88

Connecting an External Device 88
Reference Video Signal Input (Genlock

Synchronization) 88
Time Code Signal Input 89
Reference Video Signal Output 90
Time Code Signal Output 90

Recording Audio 91

Connecting an External Microphone or External

Audio Input Source to the Camcorder 91
Selecting the Audio Input from the XLR

Terminals 92
Adjusting the Audio Level from the XLR

Terminals 93
Adjusting the Audio Level from the MIC

Terminal 94
Monitoring the Audio with Headphones 95
Selecting the Audio Channel 95

Using Metadata 96

Setting a User Memo Created with Canon XF

Utility 96
Setting a User Memo Using Wi-Fi Remote 97

Colors Bars/Audio Reference Signal 98

Recording Color Bars 98
Recording an Audio Reference Signal 98

Video Scopes 99

Displaying a Video Scope 99
Configuring the Waveform Monitor 99
Configuring the Vectorscope 100
Configuring the Edge Monitor 100

Adding Marks while Recording 101

Adding Shot Marks while Recording 101
Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote 101
Adding an $ Mark or % Mark to the Last Clip

Recorded 102
Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote 102

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Recording GPS Information (Geotagging) 103
Reviewing a Recording 105
Special Recording Modes 106

Interval Recording Mode 106
Frame Recording Mode 107
Slow & Fast Motion Mode 108
Pre-recording Mode 110

4. Customization 111

Assignable Buttons 111

Changing the Assigned Function 111
Using an Assignable Button 112

Custom Picture Settings 114

Selecting Custom Picture Files 114
Editing a Custom Picture File’s Settings 115
Renaming Custom Picture Files 115
Protecting Custom Picture Files 116
Transferring Custom Picture Files 116
Embedding Custom Picture Settings in a

Recording 117

Available Custom Picture Settings 117

Customizing Functions and Onscreen

Displays 123

Customizing Functions 123
Customizing Onscreen Displays 123

Saving and Loading Camera Settings 124

Saving Camera Settings to an SD Card 124
Loading Camera Settings from an SD Card 124

5. Playback 125

Playback 125

Clip Index Screen 125
Playing Back Clips 127
Onscreen Displays 128
Playback Controls 129
Adjusting the Volume 129

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Clip Operations 130

Using the Clip Menu 131
Displaying Clip Information 131
Adding $ Marks or % Marks 132
Deleting $ Marks or % Marks 133
Copying Clips 133
Deleting Clips 134
Deleting the User Memo and GPS

Information 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 Shot Marks 137
Deleting Shot Marks 137
Changing a Clip’s Thumbnail 138

6. External Connections 139

Video Output Configuration 139

Video Output Configuration by Terminal 139

Connecting to an External Monitor 140

Connection Diagram 140
Using the HD/SD SDI Terminal 141
Using the HDMI OUT Terminal 141
Using the SYNC OUT Terminal 141
SD Output 142
Superimposing Onscreen Displays to Appear on

an External Monitor 142

Saving Clips to a Computer 143

Saving MXF Clips 143
Installing Canon XF Utility (Windows) 143
Installing Canon XF Utility (Mac OS) 144
Viewing the Software Instruction Manuals 146

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Photo Operations 150

Using the Photo Menu 150
Deleting Photos 150
Protecting Photos 151
Copying Custom Picture Files 152
Photo Numbering 153

8. Additional Information 155

Menu Options 155
Displaying the Status Screens 165
Troubleshooting 172

List of Messages 175

Handling Precautions 178
Maintenance/Others 181
Optional Accessories 183
Specifications 187
Index 191

7. Photos 147

Taking Photos 147

Taking Photos in CAMERA Mode 147
Capturing Photos in MEDIA Mode 147

Photo Playback 149

Displaying the [Photos] Index Screen 149
Viewing Photos 149

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Introduction

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About this Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Canon EOS C300/C300 PL. Please read this manual carefully before you use the
camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should the camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to

Troubleshooting

Conventions Used in this Manual

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

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

• A: Reference page number.

• #: 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 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 Canon EOS C300 camcorder with a Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens
attached.

(A 172).

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About this Manual

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The arrow is used to abbreviate menu
selections. For a detailed explanation on how to
use the menus, refer to
(A 29). For a concise summary of all available
menu options and settings, refer to the appendix

Menu Options

(A 155).

Using the Menus

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

(A 26).

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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.

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
[¤ TC/UB Setup] menu and then the
[Time Code] menu item.

Supplied Accessories

The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder.

Supplied Accessories

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Monitor Unit Handle Unit Grip Unit

Battery Charger CG-940

(incl. power cord)

CA-940N Compact Power Adapter

(incl. power cord)

BP-955 Battery Pack
(incl. terminal cover)

SS-1200 Shoulder Strap Thumb Rest Adapter Base for 0.64 cm (1/4 in.)

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Eye Cup Viewfinder Cap

Body Cap

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WFT Attachment Bracket

1

Comes pre-attached to the camcorder.

2

Used to secure the optional WFT-E6 Wireless File Transmitter or optional GP-E1 GPS Receiver, when it is attached to the
camcorder.

2

Tape Measure Hooks1 (x 2)

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Names of Parts

Names of Parts

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7

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2

8

9

3

10

4

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12

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1 MAGN. (magnification) button (A 79)/

Assignable button 1 (A 111)

2 PEAKING button (A 79) /

Assignable button 2 (A 111)
3 ND FILTER +/- buttons (A 68)
4 ZEBRA button (A 83)/

Assignable button 3 (A 111)
5 WFM (waveform monitor) button (A 99)/

Assignable button 4 (A 111)
6 Q switch (A 26)
7 Tally lamp (A 51)
8 DISP. (display) button (A 55,128)/BATT. INFO

(battery information) button (A 24)
9 SELECT dial/SET button (A 29)

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10 Control dial (A 66, 69)
11 STATUS button (A 165)
12 Å (white balance adjustment) button (A 74)/

INDEX button (A 126)/Ñ (stop) button (A 127)

13 u (review recording) button (A 105)/Ò

(play/pause) button (A 127)

14 HEADPHONE + button (A 129)/Assignable

button 5 (A 111)

15 HEADPHONE - button (A 129)/Assignable

button 6 (A 111)

16 CUSTOM PICTURE button (A 114)

Names of Parts

17

18
19

20
21
22
23

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25
26

27

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17 WFT terminal (A 49, 103)
18 EXT (external signal) terminals 1 and 2 (A 36)
19 REMOTE terminal

For connecting commercially available remote
controllers.

20 SYNC OUT (synchronizing signal output) terminal

(A 90,141)
21 HDMI OUT terminal (A 141)
22 GENLOCK terminal (A 88)
23 TIME CODE terminal (A 89, 90)

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24 HD/SD SDI terminal (A 141)
25 SD card access indicator (A 44)
26 × (headphone) terminal (A 95)
27 DC IN terminal (A 25)
28 SD card slot (A 44)
29 MIC (microphone) terminal (A 91)
30 Grip Unit connection terminal (A 40)
31 Grip Unit attachment thread (A 40)

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Names of Parts

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33

40

34

35

41

36

32

37

42

38

32 START/STOP button (A 51)
33 # EF Lens mount index (A 32)
34 # EF-S Lens mount index (A 32)
35 # Lens release button (A 32)
36 # EF Lens lock pin (A 32)
37 # EF Lens mount (A 32)
38 # EF Lens contacts (A 32)

39 $ PL Lens mount (A 36)
40 $ Bayonet ring handles (A 36)
41 $ PL Lens index pin (A 36)
42 $ Bayonet ring (A 36)

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Names of Parts

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17

51

52
53

43

44
45

46

47
48
49
50

60

55

56

57

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43 Viewfinder unit
44 Viewfinder unit LOCK/RELEASE screw (A 181)
45 (rear panel’s backlight) button (A 57)
46 FUNC. (main functions) button (A 61)
47 START/STOP button (A 51)
48 Joystick (A 29)/SET button (A 29)
49 CANCEL button (A 29)
50 MENU button (A 29)
51 CF card slots A (top) and B (bottom) (A 43)
52 RELEASE (battery release) latch (A 24)
53 Battery compartment (A 24)
54 Viewfinder (A 37, 39)
55 Dioptric adjustment dial (A 38)
56 Rear panel (A 57)

57 CF card slot cover switches for CF card slots A

(top) and B (bottom) (A 43)

58 RESET button (A 174)
59 SLOT SELECT (CF card slot selection) button

(A 45, 126)

60 CF card slot covers for CF card slots A (top) and B

(bottom)

61 CF card release buttons for CF card slots A (top)

and B (bottom) (A 44)

62 BATT. OPEN (open battery compartment) switch

(A 24)

63 Battery compartment cover (A 24)
64 CF2 (CF card slot A) and CF3 (CF card slot B)

access indicators (A 43)

Names of Parts

66

18

65

65 Tape measure hooks

Use the hooks to accurately measure the distance
from the focal plane.

66 Focal plane marks
67 Socket for the WFT Attachment Bracket (A 49)
68 Strap mounts (A 41)

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68

69

69 Accessory shoe with mounting hole for

0.64 cm (1/4 in.) screws
For attaching accessories such as the optional
VL-10Li II Battery Video Light.

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71

70 TB-1 Tripod Base for tripods with 0.95 cm (3/8 in.)

screws (A 40)

71 Tripod socket (A 40)

72

73

72 Attachment sockets for the optional TA-100 Tripod

Adapter (A 40)

73 Tripod base screws (A 40)

Monitor Unit

Names of Parts

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1

2

Operation panel

(A 20)

1LCD panel
2 MIRROR button (A 38)
3 Microphone lock screw (A 91)
4 Microphone holder (A 91)
5 Microphone cable clamp (A 91)
6 XLR terminals CH1 (right) and CH2 (left) (A 91)

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4

5

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Names of Parts

Operation panel

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8

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10
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12

7 DISP. (display) button (A 55, 128)
8 Ñ (stop) button (A 127)/

Assignable button 14 (A 111)

9 WFM (waveform monitor) button (A 99)/

Assignable button 8 (A 111)

10 Ú (skip backward) button (A 129)/

Assignable button 13 (A 111)

11 EDGE MON. (edge monitor) button (A 99)/

Assignable button 9 (A 111)
12 INDEX button (A 126)
13 Ø (fast reverse playback) button (A 129)/

Assignable button 10 (A 111)
14 Ò (play/pause) button (A 127)/

Assignable button 11 (A 111)
15 × (fast playback) button (A 129)/

Assignable button 12 (A 111)

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16 Ù (skip forward) button (A 129)/

Assignable button 15 (A 111)

17 XLR terminal switches for CH1 (top) and CH2

(bottom) (A 92)

18 Protective cover for XLR audio controls (A 93)
19 ã switches for CH1 (top) and CH2

(bottom) (A 93)

20 ã dials for CH1 (top) and CH2 (bottom)

(A 93)
21 START/STOP button (A 51)
22 MENU button (A 29)
23 Joystick (A 29)/SET button (A 29)
24 CANCEL button (A 29)

Grip Unit

Names of Parts

1

2

3

4

1 MAGN. (magnification) button (A 79)/

Assignable button 7 (A 111)
2Control dial (A 66, 69)
3START/STOP button (A 51)

Handle Unit

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5

6

7

4 Grip belt (A 41)
5Joystick (A 29)/SET button (A 29)
6 Connection plug (A 40)
7Lock screw (A 40)

2

1 Mounting hole for 0.64 cm (1/4 in.) screws
2 Front accessory shoe

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4

3 Top accessory shoe
4Lock screw (A 41)

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Names of Parts

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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

Using a Battery Pack

You can power the camcorder using the supplied BP-955 or an optional BP-950G, BP-970G or BP-975 Battery
Pack*. All four are compatible with Intelligent System, meaning that you can check the remaining battery time.

* The optional BP-970G / BP-975 Battery Pack was not originally designed for use with this camcorder. Because of its size, you

will not be able to close the battery compartment cover when using one (A 179).

Charging the Battery Pack

Charge battery packs using the supplied CG-940 Battery Charger. Before
charging, remove the terminal cover of the battery pack.

1 Connect the power cord to the battery charger.

2 Plug the power cord into a power outlet.

3 Attach the battery pack to the battery charger.

• 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.

Charging Times

(A 184) and

Recording and Playback Times

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CHARGE indicator

(A 184).

햲

햳

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0-34%: Flashes once per second
35-69%: Flashes twice per second
70-99%: Flashes 3 times per second

4 When charging has completed, remove the battery pack from the battery charger.

5 Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect it from the battery charger.

IMPORTANT

• Do not connect to the battery charger 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 battery charger or battery pack, the charge indicator will go out and charging
will stop.

• For handling precautions regarding the battery pack, refer to

• 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.

Battery Pack

(A 178).

Preparing the Power Supply

Attaching the Battery Pack

1Set the Q switch to OFF.

2 Slide the BATT. OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow and open

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the battery compartment cover.

3 Insert the battery pack all the way into the compartment as shown

in the illustration and press it gently toward the left until it clicks.

4 Close the battery compartment cover.

Removing the Battery Pack

1Set the Q switch to OFF.

2 Slide the BATT. OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow and open

the battery compartment cover.

3 Holding down the RELEASE latch, slide the battery pack toward the

right and then pull it out.

4 Close the battery compartment cover.

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Checking the Remaining Battery Charge

When the camcorder is turned on, you can check the remaining battery charge by looking at any recording/
playback screen or the [Battery/Hour Meter] status screen (A 169). When the camcorder is turned off, use one
of the following methods to check the approximate remaining battery charge.

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%

0100%

Battery charge indicator

CHECK button

Press the BATT. INFO button to display the remaining battery charge for 5
seconds. Depending on the battery life, the battery information may not be
displayed.

Preparing the Power Supply

NOTES

• The first time you use a battery pack, fully charge it and then use the
camcorder until the battery pack is completely exhausted. Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording
time will be displayed accurately.

• Repeatedly charging and discharging the battery pack will eventually shorten its battery life. You can check the
battery life on the [Battery/Hour Meter] status screen (A 169) or the battery information screen (press the
BATT. INFO button while the camcorder is turned off). Fully charging the battery pack and then discharging it
will give you a more accurate reading.

• USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is recyclable.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

Using a Household Power Outlet

You can also power the camcorder directly from a
power outlet using the supplied CA-940N Compact
Power Adapter.

1 Set the Q switch to OFF.

2 Connect the compact power adapter’s DC plug 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.

IMPORTANT

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

NOTES

• When using the camcorder with a household power
outlet, you can change the battery pack while the power is on.

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DC IN
terminal

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Preparing the Power Supply

Turning the Camcorder On and Off

The camcorder has two operating modes: CAMERA ( ) mode for making recordings and MEDIA ( )
mode for playing back recordings. Select the operating mode using the Q switch.

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To turn on the camcorder

Set the Q switch to CAMERA for mode or MEDIA for

mode.

CAMERA mode MEDIA mode

To turn off the camcorder

Set the Q switch to OFF.

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Date, Time and Language Settings

Date, Time and Language Settings

Setting the Date and Time

You will need to set the date and time of the camcorder before you can start using it. When the camcorder’s
clock is not set, the [Date/Time] screen will appear automatically with the first field selected (month or day,
depending on the country/region of purchase).

Operating modes:

1 Push the joystick up/down or turn the SELECT dial to change the month/day then move (Ð) to the

next field.

• To move to the next field you can also press SET (press the joystick itself or press the SET button).

2 Change the rest of the fields in the same way.

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

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NOTES

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

• You can also change the date and time later on (not during the initial setup) with the [w Other Functions] >
[Set Clock] > [Date/Time] setting.

• 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 (A 180) and set the time zone, date and time again.

• Using the optional GP-E1 GPS Receiver, you can have the camcorder adjust settings automatically according
to the date/time information received from the GPS signal (A 103).

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] or [UTC+01:00 Central Europe],
depending on the country/region of purchase. The time zones are based
on Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

Operating modes:

1 Press the MENU button.

2 Push the joystick up/down or turn the SELECT dial to select

[

w Other Functions].

3 Select [Time Zone] in a similar fashion.

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.

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[w Other Functions]

[Time Zone]

[UTC-05:00 New York]

or

[UTC+01:00 Central Europe]*

* Depending on the country/region of

purchase.

Date, Time and Language Settings

Displaying the Date and Time while Recording

You can display the date and time on the screen.

Operating modes:

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1 Press the MENU button.

2 Push the joystick up/down or turn the SELECT dial to select

[£ LCD/VF Setup].

3 Select [Custom Display 2] and then [Date/Time] in a similar fashion.

4 Push the joystick up/down or turn the SELECT dial to select the information to display.

• Select [Off] to record without displaying the date and time.

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

• The selected date/time display will appear at the bottom of the screen.

Changing the Language

The default language of the camcorder is English. You can change it to
German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese,
Korean or Japanese. Please note that some settings and screens will be
displayed in English, regardless of the language setting.

Operating modes:

[£ LCD/VF Setup]

[Custom Display 2]

[Date/Time]

[Off]

[w Other Functions]

[Language !]

[English]

1 Press the MENU button.

2 Push the joystick up/down or turn the SELECT dial to select [w 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 change the language and then press the MENU button to close the menu.

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Using the Menus

Using the Menus

In mode, many of the camcorder’s functions can be adjusted from the menu for general settings, which
opens after pressing the MENU button. You can also register frequently used menu settings in a customized
submenu (My Menu) for easy access. In mode, press the MENU button to open the menu for general
settings or SET to open the clip menu for clip operations. For details about the available menu options and
settings, refer to

Operating modes:

Menu Options

(A 155).

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MENU button

Joystick

Joystick
Push the joystick to move the orange selection
frame in the menu. Then, press the joystick itself
or the SET button at the center of the SELECT
dial to select the menu item indicated by the
orange selection frame.

CANCEL button

SET button

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

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

SET button
Note that while only the joystick on the monitor
unit is labeled as “SET”, all three joysticks will
function as the SET button when pressed down.

SELECT dial
Turn the dial to move the orange selection frame

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up or down in the menu.

SELECT dial

Joystick

CANCEL button

MENU button

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.

• 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.

• The orange selection frame will appear on a menu item in the submenu.

• Press the CANCEL button, push the joystick left, or select [L] to return to the previous submenu.

4 Push the joystick up/down or turn the SELECT dial 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 Ð mark next to a menu item indicates another submenu. Repeat steps 3 and 4.

5 Push the joystick right or press SET.

Using the Menus

• 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 or turn the SELECT dial to select the desired setting option and then

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press SET.

• Depending on the menu item, additional selections may be necessary.

7 Press the MENU button to close the menu.

NOTES

• Unavailable items may appear grayed out.

• Pressing the MENU button at any time closes the menu.

• When an optional RC-V100 Remote Controller is connected to the camcorder, you can use the remote
controller’s up/down/left/right/SET buttons in the same way as the camcorder’s joystick.

• You can check the current settings on the status screens (A 165).

Using the Customized Submenu (My Menu)

You can register up to 14 frequently used menu settings under the My Menu submenu for easy access.
Furthermore, if you set an assignable button to [My Menu] (A 111), you can press the button to access your
registered menu settings even faster and more easily.

Adding Menu Settings

1 Open the My Menu [Register] screen.

[ My Menu] > [Edit] > [Register]

• The menu will change to blue to indicate you are selecting menu

settings to add to the My Menu submenu.

• Press the CANCEL button to cancel the operation and return to the

regular menu.

2 Navigate the menus to find the menu setting you want to add and then press SET.

3 Select [OK] and then press SET twice.

• The menu setting you registered will now appear under the My Menu submenu.

Rearranging Menu Settings

1 Open the My Menu [Move] screen.

[ My Menu] > [Edit] > [Move]

2 Push the joystick up/down or turn the SELECT dial to select the setting

you want to move and then press SET.

• An orange icon will appear next to the setting you selected to

move.

3 Push the joystick up/down or turn the SELECT dial to move the setting to the desired position and then press

SET.

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[ My Menu]

[Edit]

[Register]

[ My Menu]

[Edit]

[Move]

Using the Menus

Removing Menu Settings

1 Open the My Menu [Delete] screen.

[My Menu] > [Edit] > [Delete]

2 Push the joystick up/down or turn the SELECT dial to select the setting

you want to remove and then press SET.

3 Select [OK] and then press SET twice.

Resetting the My Menu Submenu

1 Reset all the menu settings registered to the My Menu submenu.

[My Menu] > [Edit] > [Reset All]

2 Select [OK] and then press SET twice.

[ My Menu]

[Edit]

[Delete]

[ My Menu]

[Edit]

[Reset All]

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Preparing the Camcorder

Preparing the Camcorder

This section outlines the basic preparations for the camcorder such as attaching a lens and attaching the
modular units to the camcorder: monitor unit, grip unit, handle unit, thumb rest, eye cup, etc. Your camcorder is
nothing if not versatile and you can choose the configuration that best fits your needs and shooting conditions.

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Configuration with monitor Configuration with monitor

and handle for easy carrying

NOTES

• When changing the camcorder’s configuration, be careful not
to cover with tape or otherwise obstruct the cooling fan’s air
intake vents (marked as AIR INTAKE).

Preparing the Lens

As much as possible, attach and remove the lens quickly and in a clean environment free of dust. Refer also to
the instruction manual of the lens used.

IMPORTANT

• When attaching/removing a lens, avoid direct sunlight or strong light sources. Also, be careful not to drop the
camcorder or lens.

NOTES

• Be careful not touch the lens mount or any components inside the lens mount area.

• Replace the body cap to the lens mount immediately after removing the lens from the camcorder.

• Keep the body cap clean and free from dust or dirt particles.

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Light configuration with grip

for hand-held shooting

Intake vents Intake vents

Minimal configuration with

thumb rest

Preparing the Camcorder

# Attaching an EF Lens

1 Set the Q switch to OFF.

2 Remove the body cap from the camcorder and any

dust caps from the lens.

3 Attach the lens to the camcorder and turn the lens

in the direction of the arrow until it clicks in place.

• EF lenses: Align the red mark on the lens with the
red EF Lens mount index mark on the camcorder.

• EF-S lenses: Align the white mark on the lens with
the white EF-S Lens mount index mark on the
camcorder.

NOTES

• Turning on the image stabilization function of an EF
lens may reduce the effective usage time of the
battery pack. When image stabilization is not
necessary, for example if the camcorder is fixed to a tripod, it is recommended to turn it off.

• Depending on the lens used, you may experience one or more of the following limitations.

- The lens model name may be shortened when displayed on the screen.

- You may not be able to focus manually when the focus mode switch is set to AF.

- You may not be able to use the focus preset function (super telephoto lenses).

- The power zoom function of lenses equipped with this function cannot be used.

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# Removing an EF Lens

1 Set the Q switch to OFF.

2 Hold down the lens release button and turn the lens all the

way in the direction of the arrow until it stops.

3 Remove the lens and replace the body cap to the

camcorder and the dust cap to the lens.

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Preparing the Camcorder

Changing a Lens While Maintaining the Time Code’s Progress

If you set an assignable button to [LENS EXCHANGE] (A 111), you can press
the button to change the lens while the camcorder is turned on and the time
code is running.

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Operating modes:

1 Set an assignable button to [LENS EXCHANGE] (A 111).

2 Press and hold the assignable button for 1 second.

• The camcorder enters lens exchange mode and the tally lamp will flash
twice every 2 seconds. During this time, the time code will continue
running.

• While the camcorder is in lens exchange mode, only the Q switch
and the selected assignable button can be operated. Also, the LCD screen will turn off and output from
the video terminals will be put on hold.

3 Remove the lens attached to the camcorder and attach the new lens.

• Do not set the Q switch to OFF.

4 Press the assignable button again.

• The camcorder exits lens exchange mode.

• Opening a CF card slot cover or removing the SD card will also cause the camcorder to exit lens
exchange mode.

# Peripheral Illumination Correction

Depending on the characteristics of the lens used, the image around the corners of the picture may seem darker
due to light fall-off or peripheral illumination drop. If the camcorder has correction data available for the EF lens
used, it can apply this correction data to compensate as necessary.

Operating modes:

1 Attach the lens you want to use.

2 Open the peripheral illumination correction screen.

[~ Camera Setup] > [Periph. Illum. Corr.]

• If correction data is available, the lens model name will appear on the
screen.

• If correction data is not available, [Periph. Illum. Corr.] will appear
grayed out. Visit your local Canon Web site and check if there is
correction data available for the lens you are using. If so, download the necessary update package and
upgrade the camcorder’s firmware following the instructions supplied therein.

3 Select [On] and then press SET.

•As long as [~ Camera Setup] > [Periph. Illum. Corr.] is set to [On], the camcorder will automatically apply
the appropriate correction data.

NOTES

• About lens correction data:

- The camcorder contains a register of correction data for compatible lenses that were available at the time
the camcorder went on sale. Correction data for future lenses will be made available as part of the regular
updates released for the camcorder’s firmware. For more details, visit your local Canon Web site.

- Depending on the recording conditions, noise may appear in the periphery of the image as a result of the
correction.

- The level of correction will be lower for lenses that cannot provide distance information.

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[~ Camera Setup]

[Periph. Illum. Corr.]

[Off]

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- The level of correction will be lower the higher the ISO speed/gain setting used.

- No correction will be applied when correction data is not available for the lens attached.

- When using EF-S lenses, peripheral illumination fall-off may be more pronounced.

- When using non-Canon lenses, peripheral illumination will not be corrected. Even if the [~ Camera Setup]
> [Periph. Illum. Corr.] setting is available (not grayed out), it is recommended to set it to [Off].

# Updating the Firmware of an EF Lens

You can update the lens firmware of the EF lens attached to the camcorder. For details about firmware updates
for EF lenses, visit your local Canon Web site.

Operating modes:

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1 Download the lens firmware update file from the Canon Web site and

save it on an SD card. Insert the SD card containing the lens firmware
update into the SD card slot.

2 Attach to the camcorder the lens you wish to update and open the

[Lens Firmware] submenu.
[w Other Functions] > [Lens Firmware]

• The current lens firmware version will appear on the screen.

• If the [Lens Firmware] submenu is grayed out, the attached lens may not support firmware updates or the
SD card used may not contain a valid lens firmware file. Check the lens and SD card and repeat the
procedure from the beginning.

3 Select [OK] and then press SET.

4 Select the lens firmware file (file extension .LFU) and then press SET.

5 Select [OK] and then press SET.

• The lens firmware will be updated. Once in progress, the lens firmware update cannot be canceled.

6 When the confirmation message appears, press SET.

IMPORTANT

• Be sure to observe the following precautions while the lens firmware is being updated.

- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.

- Do not remove the lens.

- Do not operate any buttons or controls on the camcorder.

- Do not open the SD card compartment cover and do not remove the SD card.

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[w Other Functions]

[Lens Firmware]

NOTES

• The lens firmware cannot be updated while pre-recording is activated.

• We recommend that you power the camcorder from a household power outlet using the compact power
adapter or use a sufficiently charged battery pack.

• When using an optional EF Extender, remove the Extender before performing the procedure.

Preparing the Camcorder

$ Attaching a PL Lens

1Set the Q switch to OFF.

2 Hold a bayonet ring handle and turn the bayonet ring

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counter-clockwise to remove the body cap and remove
any dust caps from the lens.

3 Attach the lens to the camcorder aligning a groove on the

lens with the PL lens index pin on the mount.

4 Turn the bayonet ring clockwise to fix the lens in place.

$ Removing a PL Lens

1 Turn the bayonet ring counter-clockwise.

2 Remove the lens and replace the body cap to the camera and the

dust cap to the lens.

PL lens index pin

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Attaching and Removing the Monitor Unit

You can attach the monitor unit to the accessory shoe on the camcorder or that on the handle unit. Further
ahead you will find details about using the LCD panel and adjusting the LCD screen (A 38).

Attaching the Monitor Unit

1Set the Q switch to OFF.

2 Insert the attachment base of the monitor unit to the

camcorder’s or the handle unit’s accessory shoe.

• Use the attachment base at the bottom of the monitor
unit to attach it directly to the camcorder. Use the
attachment base at the back of the monitor unit to
attach it to the accessory shoe on the front of the
handle unit.

3 Tighten the monitor unit’s lock screw.

4 Connect the monitor unit’s cables to the camcorder.

• Align the Î marks on the cables and terminals. Then,
connect cable number 1 (with the white line) to the
camcorder’s EXT 1 terminal and cable number 2 to the
EXT 2 terminal.

Preparing the Camcorder

Removing the Monitor Unit

1 Set the Q switch to OFF.

2 Disconnect the monitor unit’s cables from the camcorder’s EXT 1 and EXT 2 terminals.

• Pull back the metallic tips of the cable to release the cable and then disconnect the cable.

3 Unscrew the lock screw and then gently slide out the monitor unit from the accessory shoe.

Using the Viewfinder

Adjusting the Viewfinder’s Position

1 Gently pull out the viewfinder until it stops.

2 Adjust the viewfinder’s angle as necessary.

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Attaching and Detaching the Eye Cup

Attach the eye cup so that it covers the rubber portion of the viewfinder
unit.

• The dioptric adjustment dial can be operated even with the eye cup
attached.

• For left eye use, attach the eye cup so that the protruding portion faces
the opposite side.

Detach the eye cup as shown in the illustration.

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Eye cup

Viewfinder
unit

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Dioptric Adjustment

Turn on the camcorder and adjust the dioptric adjustment dial.

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Attaching the Viewfinder Cap

Pointing the viewfinder lens at the sun or other strong light sources may
cause damage to internal components. When you are not using the
viewfinder, make sure to attach the viewfinder cap to the viewfinder. This
will also protect the viewfinder from scratches and dirt. Attach the
viewfinder cap by inserting it into the rubber portion of the viewfinder unit.

Using the LCD Panel

The whole monitor unit can be rotated 270º sideways allowing for easy
monitoring and operation from the side of the camcorder. Additionally, the
independently articulated LCD panel can be rotated 180º sideways and
270º up and down. In combination, you can position the LCD panel at a
comfortable angle whatever the shooting style you need.

Dioptric
adjustment
dial

1 Rotate the monitor unit sideways to the desired angle.

2 Open the LCD panel and adjust the screen to the desired position.

Adjusting the LCD Panel for Shoulder Mounted Use

1 Open the LCD panel 90º until it is perpendicular to the monitor unit.

2 Rotate the LCD panel 180º left.

3 Rotate the LCD panel 180º forward.

4 Press the MIRROR button until the image is displayed in the correct

orientation.

• Repeatedly pressing the MIRROR button will change the displayed
image in the following order: Image inverted horizontally ´ Image
inverted horizontally and vertically ´ Image inverted vertically ´
Original image.

NOTES

• About the LCD and viewfinder screens: The screens are produced using

extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels operating to
specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black, red, blue or green
dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.

• You can set the LCD screen to black & white (A 39).

• When you use a commercially available lens adapter and the image on the screen is inverted, you can use the

[w Other Functions] > [Custom Function] > [Scan Reverse Rec] setting to return the image to the correct
orientation.

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You can use the viewfinder and watch
the LCD screen at the same time

Preparing the Camcorder

• If you are not interested in using the viewfinder while the monitor unit is attached, you can set [£ LCD/VF
Setup] > [LCD/VF Simul.] to [Off] to conserve the camcorder’s power. Even when [LCD/VF Simul.] is set to
[Off], closing the LCD panel will automatically activate the viewfinder.

• While recording with the LCD panel rotated in a different direction or angle (for example, facing toward the
subject), you can press the MIRROR button repeatedly to invert the image on the screen horizontally, vertically
or both ways.

Adjusting the Viewfinder/LCD Screen

You can adjust the brightness, contrast, color, sharpness, and backlight
of the viewfinder and LCD screen independently of each other. These
adjustments will not affect your recordings.

Operating modes:

1 Open the setup menu for the viewfinder or LCD screen.

[£ 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.

• Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust other settings as necessary.

[£ LCD/VF Setup]

[LCD Setup]

[VF Setup]

[Brightness: ±0]

[Contrast: ±0]

[Color: ±0]

[Sharpness: 2]

[Backlight: Normal]

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NOTES

• If you set an assignable button to [LCD Setup] or [VF Setup] (A 111), you can press the button to open the
respective submenu.

Setting the Screen to Black & White

The viewfinder and LCD screen display in color by default but you can set
them to black & white. Even when the screen is black & white, onscreen
text and icons will still be displayed in color.

Operating modes:

1 Open the [LCD/VF B&W] submenu.

[£ LCD/VF Setup] > [LCD/VF B&W]

2 Select [On] and then press SET.

NOTES

• If you set an assignable button to [LCD/VF B&W] (A 111), you can press the button to turn the black & white
display on and off.

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[£ LCD/VF Setup]

[LCD/VF B&W]

[Off]

Preparing the Camcorder

Using a Tripod

The camcorder is shipped with the TB-1 Tripod Base for tripods with 0.95 cm (3/8 in.)
screws. You can mount the camcorder on a tripod but do not use tripods with mounting
screws longer than 5.5 mm (0.2 in.) as this may cause damage to the camcorder.

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Using a Tripod with 0.64 cm (1/4 in.) Mounting
Screws

To use a tripod with 0.64 cm (1/4 in.) mounting screws, first
attach the supplied tripod adapter base to the camcorder and
then attach the tripod to the adapter base.

1 Remove the original TB-1 tripod base from the camcorder.

• Remove the 4 screws and then remove the base.

2 Attach the supplied tripod adapter base for 0.64 cm (1/4 in.)

tripods.

• Firmly screw in the 4 screws.

3 Attach the tripod.

• Firmly screw in the tripod screw.

Removing and Attaching the Grip Unit

The grip unit comes originally attached to the camcorder. You can remove it and replace it with the thumb rest
should the minimal configuration be necessary.

5.5 mm

Removing the Grip Unit

1Set the Q switch to OFF.

2 Unscrew the grip unit’s lock screw and gently detach

the grip unit.

• The grip unit contains an internal connection cable
so be sure not to pull it too forcefully.

3 Disconnect the grip unit’s connection plug.

4 Screw the thumb rest onto the camcorder.

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Attaching the Grip Unit

The grip unit can be attached in any of 24 positions (at
15º intervals) to give you a convenient grip angle for
high- and low-angle shooting.

1 Set the Q switch to OFF.

2 Unscrew the thumb rest and remove it from the

camcorder.

3 Firmly insert the grip unit’s plug all the way into the

grip unit connection terminal on the camcorder.

• Make sure to insert the plug all the way in, until the
white line around the terminal is not visible.

• If the plug is not correctly connected (for example, if
the white line around the terminal is partly visible), all
the controls on the camcorder may be disabled.

4 Attach the grip unit to the camcorder aligning it at the

desired angle and tighten the grip unit’s lock screw.

Adjusting the Grip Belt

Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the START/STOP button
on the grip unit with your index finger but still have a comfortable but
secure grip.

Preparing the Camcorder

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White line

IMPORTANT

• Be careful not to drop the camcorder when adjusting the grip belt.

Attaching the Handle Unit

1 Insert the attachment base at the bottom of the handle unit to the

camcorder’s accessory shoe.

2 Tighten the handle unit’s lock screw while gently pressing it down.

NOTES

• You can use the accessory shoe or the socket for 0.64 cm (1/4 in.)
screws on the handle unit to attach a variety of commercially available
accessories.

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Attaching a Shoulder Strap

Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of
the strap.

IMPORTANT

• Be careful not to drop the camcorder when attaching or adjusting the
shoulder strap.

햲

햳

Preparing the Camcorder

Removing and Attaching the Terminal Covers

You can remove the plastic covers of the following terminals and SD card slot to access them more readily.

• EXT 1 and EXT 2

•SYNC OUT

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• GENLOCK and TIME CODE

• HD/SD SDI

• CH1 and CH2
(XLR terminals on the monitor unit)

Removing the Terminal Covers

Open the terminal cover and gently pull it straight out.

Attaching the Terminal Covers

Insert the connecting strip into the opening to attach the terminal cover.

NOTES

• If the connecting strip is difficult to grasp, use a pair of tweezers or similar
tool.

• × (headphones)

•DC IN

•SD card slot

• REMOTE and HDMI OUT

•MIC

•WFT

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Preparing Recording Media

Preparing Recording Media

The camcorder records clips to 1 CompactFlash (CF) cards and photos* to . SD and / SDHC memory
cards. The camcorder is equipped with two CF card slots. Initialize recording media (A 45) when you use them
with this camcorder for the first time.

* The camcorder can record custom picture files and a camera settings file onto the SD card as well. The SD card serves also to

store user memo files created with the Canon XF Utility software (A 143) that you can then read and embed in the clips’
metadata.

Compatible CF cards

You can use UDMA-compatible* Type I CF cards with a capacity of at least 512 MB with the camcorder. For
more details on cards that can be used, 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 speeds (measured in MB/s). Depending on the CF card, you may not be able to record even when using a UDMA­compatible CF card.

NOTES

• 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.

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1 Slide the CF card slot cover switch in the direction of the arrow.

• The CF card slot cover will open upward (slot A) or downward
(slot B).

2 Insert the CF card straight, with the label facing up, all the way into

the slot.

3 Close the CF card slot cover.

• Do not force the cover closed if the CF card is not correctly inserted.

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Checking the Status of the CF Card Slots

You can check the status of the CF card slots immediately by looking at the
CF2/CF3 access indicator. Refer to the following table.

Access indicator color CF card slot status

Red Accessing CF card.

Green

Indicator off

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.

Preparing Recording Media

Removing a CF card

1 Wait until the access indicator for the card slot with the CF card

to be removed is off.

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2 Slide the CF card slot cover switch in the direction of the arrow.

• The CF card slot cover will open upward (slot A) or downward (slot B).

3 Push the CF card release button.

• The release button partially pops out.

4 Push in the CF card release button to release the CF card.

5 Pull the CF card all the way out and close the CF card slot cover.

IMPORTANT

• Observe the following precautions while the CF2 or CF3 access indicator is illuminated in red. Failure to do

so may result in permanent data loss.

- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.

- Do not open the cover of the CF card slot being accessed.

NOTES

• If you set the [w Other Functions] > [Media Access LED] function to [Off], the access indicators will not

illuminate.

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Inserting and Removing an SD Card

1 Turn off the camcorder.

2 Open the SD card slot cover.

3 Insert the SD card all the way into the SD card slot until it clicks.

• The SD card slot is positioned at an angle. Align the SD card straight in
relation to the SD card slot, with the label facing the lens.

4 Close the SD card slot cover.

• Do not force the cover closed if the SD card is not correctly inserted.

IMPORTANT

• Observe the following precautions while the SD card access indicator is flashing. Failure to do so may result in
permanent data loss.

- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.

- Do not remove the SD card.

• 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.

• 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.

NOTES

• 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.

• If you set the [w Other Functions] > [Media Access LED] function to [Off], the access indicators will not
illuminate.

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SD card access
indicator

Preparing Recording Media

Initializing the Recording Media

The first time you use any recording media with this camcorder, initialize it first. You can also initialize a recording
media to permanently delete all the data it contains.

When initializing an SD card, you can select quick initialization, which clears the file allocation table but does not
physically erase the stored data, or complete initialization, which deletes all data completely.

Operating modes:

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1 Open the [Initialize Media] submenu.

[w Other Functions] > [Initialize Media]

2 Select [CF A], [CF B] or [SD Card] and then press SET.

To initialize a CF card

3 Select [OK] and then press SET.

4 When the confirmation message appears, press SET.

• 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.

• If 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.

• The SD card is initialized and all the data it contains is erased.

IMPORTANT

• Initializing a recording media will permanently erase all data, including clips with an $ mark, protected photos,

and custom picture files. Lost data cannot be recovered. Make sure you save important recordings in
advance.

• Depending on the SD card, the complete initialization may take up to a few minutes.

NOTES

• While recording on a CF card, you can initialize another CF card in the other CF card slot.

• If you set an assignable button to [Initialize Media] (A 111), you can press the button to open the initialization

submenu.

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[w Other Functions]

[Initialize Media]

Switching Between the CF Card Slots

The camcorder features two CF card slots, CF2 (CF card slot A) and
CF3 (CF card slot B). If both slots contain a CF card, you can switch
between them as necessary.

Operating modes:

Preparing Recording Media

Press the SLOT SELECT button.

• The access indicator of the selected CF card slot will illuminate in green. On the screen, the CF card selected

is indicated with a Ð mark next to CF card icon and in the rear panel, with a Î mark on top of the CF card
icon.

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NOTES

• If both CF card slots contain a CF card and you open the cover of the selected
slot, the camcorder will automatically switch to the other slot.

• You cannot use the SLOT SELECT button to switch between CF card slots
while recording.

• When using an optional WFT-E6 Wireless File Transmitter, you can also switch
between CF card slots remotely by pressing [SLOT SELECT] on the Wi-Fi
Remote screen.

Selecting the CF Card Recording Method

The camcorder features two useful CF card recording methods, relay recording and double slot recording.

Relay recording: This function allows you to continue recording on another CF card without interruption if the CF
card you are using becomes full. Relay recording is available from CF card slot A to CF card slot B, and vice
versa.

Double slot recording: This function records the same clip simultaneously to both CF cards, which is a
convenient way to make a backup copy of your recording while you record.

Operating modes:

To use relay recording

By default, this function is activated. If it has been deactivated, follow the
procedure below to activate it.

1 Open the [Relay Rec] submenu.

[w Other Functions] > [Relay Rec]

2 Select [On] and then press SET.

To use double slot recording

1 Open the [Double Slot Rec] submenu.

[w Other Functions] > [Double Slot Rec]

2 Select [On] and then press SET.

NOTES

• When the bit rate is set to 50 Mbps (A 59), relay recording is not
available during slow motion recording.

• If a CF card becomes full during double slot recording, recording on both cards will stop. On the other hand, if
an error occurs with one of the cards, recording will continue on the other card.

• Double slot recording cannot be used with relay recording or slow & fast motion recording.

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[w Other Functions]

[Relay Rec]

[On]

[w Other Functions]

[Double Slot Rec]

[Off]

Preparing Recording Media

Checking the Available Recording Time for CF Cards

When the camcorder is in mode, the display on the upper left of the screen indicates which CF card slot
is in use and the available recording time (in minutes*) that remains on each CF card. The same information is
displayed in the rear panel. When the camcorder is in mode, the available recording time is displayed only
in the rear panel.
On the [Media] status screen (A 167), you can check the total space and used space of each recording media,
as well as the available recording time* on each CF card and the available number of photos on the SD card.

* The approximate available recording time is based on the current bit rate (A 59).

Recovering Data on the CF Card

Some actions, such as suddenly turning off the camcorder or removing the CF card while data is being
recorded, can cause data errors on the CF card. In such case, you may be able to recover the data on the CF
card.

Operating modes:

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 [OK] and then press SET.

3 When the confirmation message appears, press SET.

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NOTES

• 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.

• In some cases, data may not be recovered, such as when the FAT32 file system is corrupted or the CF card is
physically damaged.

• While recording on a CF card, you can recover data from another CF card by inserting it into the other CF card
slot.

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Adjusting the Black Balance

Adjusting the Black Balance

You can have the camcorder adjust the black balance automatically when ambient temperature changes
considerably or if there is a noticeable change in a true black video signal.

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Operating modes:

1 Open the [ABB] screen.

[~ Camera Setup] > [ABB]

2 Attach the body cap to the lens mount.

• If a lens was attached, remove the lens and replace the body cap.

3 Select [OK] and then press SET.

• The automatic black balance procedure will start.

4 When the confirmation message appears, press SET.

• If the body cap is not correctly attached, [Error] will appear on the screen. Press SET and repeat the
procedure from the beginning.

NOTES

• Adjusting the black balance may be necessary in the following cases:

- When using the camcorder for the very first time or after a long period of not using it.

- After sudden or extreme changes in ambient temperature.

- After changing the ISO speed/gain settings.

• The automatic black balance procedure will take approximately 40 seconds when the frame rate is set to

23.98P or 24.00P.

• During the adjustment of the black balance, you may notice some irregular displays appear on the screen. This
is not a malfunction.

• Resetting the camcorder’s settings using the [w Other Functions] > [Reset] > [All Settings] or
[Camera Settings] menu option will reset also the black balance adjustment. In such case, perform the
procedure again.

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[~ Camera Setup]

[ABB]

Operating the Camcorder Remotely

Operating the Camcorder Remotely

There are two methods in which the camcorder can be operated remotely. The first is to connect the optional
RC-V100 Remote Controller to the camcorder’s REMOTE terminal. The second is to attach the optional WFT-E6
Wireless File Transmitter to the camcorder’s WFT terminal to use the Wi-Fi Remote application.

Using the RC-V100 Remote Controller

You can connect the optional RC-V100 Remote Controller to control the camcorder (including the advanced
recording functions) from a distance. The remote controller lets you turn the camcorder on, navigate the menus
and remotely control the aperture (#) and shutter speed, change picture-related settings like the knee and
sharpness, and more.
Use the cable supplied with the remote controller to connect it to the camcorder. For details on how to connect
and use the remote controller, refer to its instruction manual.

Operating modes:

Connection cable

(supplied with the RC-V100)

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1 Turn off the camcorder and connect the optional RC-V100

Remote Controller to the camcorder.

2 Turn on the camcorder and open the [REMOTE Term.] submenu.

[w Other Functions] > [REMOTE Term.]

3 Select [RC-V100] and then press SET.

Options

[RC-V100]: Select this option to use the optional RC-V100 Remote Controller.

[Standard]: Select this option to use commercially available remote controls.

NOTES

• The camcorder’s ND filter cannot be changed using the ND button on the remote controller.

• The following controls on the remote controller will not operate the camcorder: AGC button, AUTO KNEE
button, AWB button, ZOOM dial and AF button.

• #The AUTO IRIS button on the remote controller will operate the camcorder only when a compatible EF
lens (A 187) is attached to the camcorder.

• Adjusting picture-related settings with the remote controller can be performed only after a custom picture file is
selected (A 114).

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[w Other Functions]

[REMOTE Term.]

[Standard]

Operating the Camcorder Remotely

Using the WFT-E6 Wireless File Transmitter

You can attach an optional WFT-E6 Wireless File Transmitter to the camcorder’s WFT
terminal and operate the camcorder remotely via Wi-Fi Remote, a Web browser application
that can be accessed using the Web browser on any device compatible with Wi-Fi

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networks*. The Wi-Fi Remote application lets you monitor the image through live view, start
and stop recording and remotely control the shutter speed, ISO speed/gain and other
settings. You can also create, edit and transfer a metadata profile, set various shot marks
and check the recording media, remaining recording time, time code, etc.

* For details about compatible devices, operating systems, Web browsers, etc. please visit your local Canon

Web site.

Operating modes:

Preparing the System for Wi-Fi Remote

To be able to operate the camcorder remotely via the Wi-Fi Remote application you will need to attach an
optional WFT-E6 Wireless File Transmitter to the camcorder’s WFT terminal and complete the wireless network
setup. Download ‘WFT-E6 Wireless File Transmitter - Guide for Canon Camcorders’ (PDF file) from your local
Canon Web site and follow the instructions to complete the necessary setup.

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Recording

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Recording Video

This section explains the recording basics. Before you begin recording, make a test recording first to check if the
camcorder operates correctly. Record for approximately 6 minutes at 50 Mbps (A 59). Should the camcorder
fail to operate correctly, refer to
For details on recording audio, refer to

Operating modes:

Preparing to Record

1 Attach the monitor unit, handle unit, grip unit, etc. as necessary to build the

desired configuration (

2 Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (

3 Insert a CF card into a CF card slot (

• Insert another CF card into the other CF card slot to use relay recording (A 46) or

double slot recording (A 46).

4 Attach a lens (A 32, 36).

5 Adjust the viewfinder.

Tro ub le sh ooti ng

Recording Audio

A 32).

(A 172).

(A 91).

A 24).

A 43).

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NOTES

• The camcorder can add a user memo (A 96) 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.

Recording

1 Set the Q switch to CAMERA (A 26).

• The camcorder turns on in mode and enters

record pause mode.

• The access indicator for the CF card slot selected for

recording illuminates in red and then changes to green.

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Tally lamp

Access indicators

Recording Video

2 Press the START/STOP button to begin recording.

• Recording starts. The tally lamp illuminates and the recording

indicator [ÜREC] appears at the top of the screen.

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• You can use the START/STOP button on the back of the
camcorder, the front of the camcorder (next to the lens
mount), the grip unit or the monitor unit.

3 Press the START/STOP button to pause the recording.

• The clip* is recorded to the CF card and the camcorder enters
record pause mode. The tally lamp will also go out.

* “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 (A 114) and metadata (A 96) with the
clip.

IMPORTANT

• Observe the following precautions while the CF2 or CF3 access indicator is illuminated in red. Failure to do

so may result in permanent data loss.

- Do not 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.

• Be sure to save your recordings regularly (A 143), especially after making important recordings. Canon shall

not be liable for any loss or corruption of data.

NOTES

• You can use [w Other Functions] > [Rec Review] (A 105) to review part or all of the last clip recorded.

• If you set an assignable button to [Add $ Mark] or [Add % Mark] (A 111), you can press the button to add
an $ mark or % mark to the last clip recorded.

• You can use [w Other Functions] > [Clips] > [Delete Last Clip] (A 162) to delete the last clip recorded.
However, you cannot delete the last clip if double slot recording is on.

• When you set the [w Other Functions] > [SDI Rec Command] setting to [On] and you connect the
camcorder to another device using the HD/SD SDI terminal, if you start or stop recording with the camcorder,
the other device will also start or stop recording.

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Recording Video

Locking the Controls in Recording Mode

Once in mode, you can set the Q switch to C (key lock)
to lock all the physical controls (buttons and switches) on the
camcorder*, save for the START/STOP button. With the
[w Other Functions] > [Custom Function] > [C START/STOP]
setting, you can even choose to lock all buttons, including the
START/STOP button. In such case, you can use Wi-Fi Remote to
operate the camcorder. This is useful in preventing settings from
being changed due to inadvertently pressing one of the buttons.
Return the Q switch to the CAMERA position to reactivate the
controls.

* The Wi-Fi Remote application also has a key lock function that is limited only to

the controls on the application’s screens (you will still be able to use the controls
on the camcorder). Press [ ] to lock the application’s controls; press [C] to
reactivate them.

About Clips

When the camcorder records a clip, it also assigns a 6-character clip name consisting of a 2-character prefix
(letters or numerals) and 4 numerals (for example, “AA0001”). The last 4 numbers serve as a running counter
that increases every time a clip is recorded. You can set the initial clip name in advance using the
[w Other Functions] > [Clips] > [Title Prefix] and [Number Setting] settings. You cannot change the clip
name after the clip is recorded.

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NOTES

• If 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 when relay recording (A 46) is activated. In such case,
the recording will be recorded as separate clips.

• If you record using the custom picture and metadata settings, those settings will be recorded with the clip.
For more details, refer to

• The video (stream) file in a clip will be split approximately every 2 GB for clips with a long recording time
(approximately every 1 GB during slow motion recording). Even in such case, playback will be continuous.

Custom Picture Settings

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(A 114) and

Using Metadata

(A 96).

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Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote

After completing the necessary preparations (A 49), you can start and stop recording from a Wi-Fi-enabled
device using the Wi-Fi Remote application.

1 Press [LIVE VIEW ON/OFF] to show the camcorder’s live view image on the Wi-Fi Remote screen.

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2 Press [START/STOP] to begin recording.

• The recording operation indicator changes from [STBY] to [ÜREC], the center of the START/STOP button

lights up in red and the time code display starts running on the Wi-Fi Remote screen.

• Press [START/STOP] again to pause the recording.

Recording operation

Time code

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Recording Video

Onscreen Displays

Refer to this section for an explanation of the various screen displays that appear in mode. You can use
the custom display function (

A 123) to turn off individual onscreen displays if they are not required.

13 14 15 16

1
2
3

4
5
6
7
8

9
10
11
12

29 3130 373632 33 34 35

When displaying the date and time (A 28):

17
18

19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28

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1 Remaining battery time (A 56)
2 CF card status/available recording time (A 56)
3 Remaining recording time for double slot

recording (A 46)

4 # Current focal length of an attached EF lens
5 # One-shot AF’s autofocus frame (A 80)
6 # Light metering (A 73)
7 # Focus mode (A 77)
8ND filter (A 68)
9 View assistance (A 58)
10 Custom picture (A 114)
11 Key lock (A 53)
12 White balance (A 74)
13 Wi-Fi

14 Recording operation (A 56)
15 Character recording (A 123)
16 Genlock (A 88)
17 Time code (A 84)
18 SD card status

1

The displayed value is an estimate.

2

Only when an optional WFT-E6 Wireless File Transmitter is connected to the camcorder.

3

During slow & fast motion recording mode, this indicates the shooting frame rate.

4

Only when an optional GP-E1 GPS Receiver is attached to the camcorder.

2

(A 49) white - connected to a Wi-Fi

network; yellow - connecting to or disconnecting
from a Wi-Fi network.

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19 Interval counter (A 106)
20 Bit rate/Resolution (A 59)
21 Frame rate
22 Output displays (A 142)

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23 SDI recording command (A 164)
24 GPS signal

signal acquired; blinking - satellite signal not
acquired.

25 User memo (A 96)
26 User bit (A 87)
27 Audio output channel (A 95)
28 Audio level meter (A 93, 94)
29 # Aperture value (A 69)
30 # AE shift (A 72)
31 ISO speed/Gain (A 65)
32 # Exposure bar (A 72)
33 Shutter speed (A 62)
34 Peaking (A 79)
35 Magnification (A 79)
36 # Lens error warning (A 175)
37 Audio peak limiter (A 93)
38 Date/time (A 28)

3

(A 59)

4

(A 103). Continuously on - satellite

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NOTES

• You can press the DISP. button to switch the onscreen displays in the following sequence.
Show all onscreen displays  show only onscreen markers*  hide all onscreen displays.

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*Only when the [£ LCD/VF Setup] > [Markers] setting is enabled.

1 Remaining battery time

• The icon shows a rough estimate of the remaining charge as a percentage of the full charge of the battery
pack. The remaining recording/playback time of the battery pack is displayed, in minutes, next to the icon.

• è  é  ê  ë  ì (in red).
When ì is displayed, replace the battery pack with a fully charged one.

• Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used, the actual
battery charge may not be indicated accurately.

2 CF card status/available recording time

• The following indicates the CF card status.

2/3 Can record on CF card
4/5 No CF card or cannot record on CF card

The CF card selected for recording is indicated with a Ð mark.

14 Recording operation

REC Recording

Ü

STBY Record pause

ÜINT REC Interval recording

INT STBY (INT flashes) Interval record pause

ÜFRM REC Frame recording
ÜFRM STBY Frame record pause (after starting recording)

FRM STBY (FRM flashes) Frame record pause (before starting recording)

ÜS&F REC Slow & fast motion recording

S&F STBY Slow & fast motion record pause

ÜPRE REC Pre-recording (after pressing the START/STOP button)

PRE REC STBY Pre-recording (before pressing the START/STOP button)

• When double slot recording (A 46) is activated, the 4 icon will appear to the left of the operation indicator.

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Recording Video

Rear Panel Displays

You can check the following information on the rear panel. This allows you to easily adjust main camera functions
like the shutter speed, white balance and ISO speed/gain even when the monitor unit is not attached to the
camcorder without having to use the viewfinder.

5

678

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1

9
10

2

11

3

4

1 White balance (A 74)
2 Time code settings: NDF Non-drop frame (A 85)

/EXT-LOCK External time code signal locked
(A 89) / HOLD Time code display on hold
(A 86)

3 Time code (A 84)
4 Audio level meter
5 White balance fine-tuning (A 74)
6 ISO speed/ Gain (A 65)
7 Shutter speed (A 62)/White balance

Shutter speed

or [Off])

Shutter speed (mode set to [Angle])

Shutter speed (mode set to [Clear Scan])

White balance fine-tuning3 (A 74)

1

Displayed also in mode.

2

In these shutter speed modes, only the denominator is displayed - indicates a shutter speed of 1/100, etc.

3

Only displayed while adjusting the setting.

4

Only when an optional WFT-E6 Wireless File Transmitter is connected to the camcorder.

White balance, color temperature

1

(A 93, 94)

2

(mode set to [Speed], [Slow]

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3

(A 75)

8 # Aperture value (A 69)
9ND filter (A 68)
10 Approximate remaining battery time
11 Wi-Fi4 (A 49)
12 CF card status and available recording time

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Adjusting the Brightness of the Rear Panel

Repeatedly pressing the (backlight) button will change the brightness of
the rear panel in the following order: Backlight on (bright)  Backlight on
(dim)  Backlight off.

Recording Video

Canon Log Gamma and CINEMA Preset

You can easily set the camcorder to use a number of preset picture­related settings especially designed with professional cinematography
and motion picture production in mind. With the CINEMA preset settings,

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the gamma and color matrix (A 117) will be set to the advanced Canon
Log setting, which makes full use of the newly developed image sensor to
offer spectacular dynamic range. On the other hand, other custom picture
settings will not be available.
Clips recorded using Canon Log gamma need to be processed in post-production. During post-production, you
can apply a LUT (look-up table) to clips recorded using Canon Log gamma to view the clips with more natural
colors. For details about available LUTs, visit your local Canon Web site.

1Open the [/ CINEMA Locked] submenu.

[~ Camera Setup] > [/ CINEMA Locked]

2 Select [On] and then press SET.

• All picture-related settings will be set according to the CINEMA preset values.

•[/ LOCKED] appears on the left of the screen.

Checking Clips Recorded with Canon Log Gamma (View Assistance)

When Canon Log gamma is used, the image displayed on the screen will appear darker than usual. You can use
the view assistance function to display an image that approximates the one that would be obtained using normal
gamma settings. View assistance is only applied on the camcorder screen; it will not affect your recordings or the
video signal output from the various terminals.

1 Open the [View Assist.] submenu.

[£ LCD/VF Setup] > [View Assist.]

2 Select [On] and then press SET.

• will appear on the lower left of the screen.

[~ Camera Setup]

[/ CINEMA Locked]

[Off]

[£ LCD/VF Setup]

[View Assist.]

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[Off]

Video Configuration: Type of Recording, Bit Rate, Resolution and Frame Rate

Video Configuration: Type of Recording, Bit Rate, Resolution and
Frame Rate

Before you record, select the bit rate, resolution (frame size) and frame rate that best match your creative needs.
The options available will depend on the type of recordings you select: NTSC-compatible, PAL-compatible or
true 24.00P recordings. A single CF card can contain only one type of recordings.

Operating modes:

Selecting the Type of Recording

For true 24.00P recordings

1 Open the [24.00P] submenu.

[w Other Functions] > [24.00P]

2 Select [On] and then press SET.

• The camcorder will reset and restart in 24.00P mode.

For recordings compatible with analog NTSC/PAL broadcast
standards

1 Open the [NTSC/PAL] submenu.

[w Other Functions] > [NTSC/PAL]

2 Select [NTSC] or [PAL] and then press SET.

• The camcorder will reset and restart in the selected mode.

[w Other Functions]

[24.00P]

[Off]

[w Other Functions]

[NTSC/PAL]

[NTSC] or [PAL]*

* Depending on the country/region

of purchase.

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Selecting the Bit Rate and Resolution

1 Open the [Bit Rate/Resolution] submenu to set the bit rate and

resolution.
[w Other Functions] > [Bit Rate/Resolution]

2 Select the desired option and then press SET.

• The selected bit rate and resolution will appear on the upper right of
the screen.

Selecting the Frame Rate

This procedure is not necessary for true 24.00P recordings.

1 Open the [Frame Rate] submenu to set the frame rate.

[w Other Functions] > [Frame Rate]

2 Select the desired option and then press SET.

• The selected frame rate will appear on the upper right of the screen.

NOTES

• A single CF card cannot be used to record different types of recordings (NTSC/PAL/24.00P).

• For details on the signal output from each terminal, refer to

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Video Output Configuration

[w Other Functions]

[Bit Rate/Resolution]

[50 Mbps 1920x1080]

[w Other Functions]

[Frame Rate]

[59.94i] or [50.00i]*

* Depending on the country/region

of purchase.

(A 139).

Video Configuration: Type of Recording, Bit Rate, Resolution and Frame Rate

Available bit rate, resolution and frame rate settings

[24.00P] set

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Bit rate* Resolution

50 Mbps

(CBR 4:2:2)

35 Mbps

(VBR 4:2:0)

25 Mbps

(CBR 4:2:0)

* 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.

1920 x 1080 Ü Ü – Ü Ü Ü – Ü

1280 x 720 Ü – Ü Ü Ü – Ü Ü

1920 x 1080 – Ü – Ü Ü Ü – Ü

1440 x 1080 – Ü – – – Ü – –

1280 x 720 – – Ü Ü Ü – Ü Ü

1440 x 1080 – Ü – Ü Ü Ü – Ü

to [On]

Frame rate [Frame Rate] setting

24.00P 59.94i 59.94P 29.97P 23.98P 50.00i 50.00P 25.00P

[NTSC/PAL] set to [NTSC] [NTSC/PAL] set to [PAL]

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Changing Main Camera Functions with the FUNC. Button

Changing Main Camera Functions with the FUNC. Button

You can adjust three main camera functions –shutter speed, white balance and ISO speed/gain– using the
FUNC. button (direct setting mode). In direct setting mode, you can change settings using the LCD screen/
viewfinder or using only the rear panel, which is convenient when the monitor unit is not attached to the
camcorder.
This section will explain the basic operation of the direct setting mode. For specific details about the functions
please refer to the each function’s section: shutter speed (A 62), white balance (A 74), ISO speed/gain
(A 65).

Operating modes:

Using the Direct Setting Mode

1 Press the FUNC. button.

• On the screen: The onscreen display of the function to be adjusted
will be highlighted in orange.
On the rear panel: Only the icon (white balance) or value (ISO
speed, gain, shutter speed) of the function to be adjusted will be
displayed.

• Repeatedly pressing the FUNC. button will change the function to
be adjusted in the following order: White balance  ISO speed/gain
 Shutter speed  Direct setting mode off.

2 Push the joystick up/down or turn the SELECT dial to select the

desired value (ISO speed, gain, shutter speed) or desired white balance mode and then press SET.

• The selected value will be set and the camcorder will exit the direct setting mode.

• On the screen: The onscreen display of the selected function will return to normal.
On the rear panel: The display will return to normal (all displays will reappear).

• Depending on the function selected, additional adjustment may be possible or necessary before pressing
SET.

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NOTES

• The camcorder will automatically end the direct setting mode in the following cases.

- If no operation was performed for more than 6 seconds.

- If the menu, custom picture menu or a status screen was opened.

- If the aperture was adjusted or the ND filter setting was changed.

- If the control dial’s function is set to [ISO/Gain] and you operate the control dial while adjusting the white
balance or shutter speed in direct setting mode.

• If you set an assignable button to [FUNC.] (A 111), you can press that button instead of the FUNC. button to

enter the direct setting mode.

Shutter Speed

Shutter Speed

Set the shutter speed based on the recording conditions. For example, you may want to set slower shutter
speeds in darker environments. The camcorder offers the following 5 modes.

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Operating modes:

[Speed]: Allows you to set the shutter speed (in fractions of a second). You can select the increment to use when
adjusting the shutter speed between 1/3-stop and 1/4-stop increments.

[Angle]: You can set the shutter angle to determine the shutter speed.

[Clear Scan]: Set the frequency in order to record CRT computer monitors without displaying black bands or
flicker on the screen.

[Slow]: You can set slower shutter speeds to obtain brighter recordings in places with insufficient lighting. This
mode is not available during slow & fast motion recording mode.

[Off]: The camcorder uses a standard shutter speed based on the frame rate.

Available Shutter Speeds

The available shutter speeds vary depending on the frame rate.

Shutter speed mode

1

Off

1,2

Speed

Angle

Clear Scan
Slow

1/3-stop
increments

1/4-stop
increments

1

1

3

59.94i / 59.94P 29.97P 23.98P / 24.00P
1/60 1/30 1/24
1/60, 1/80, 1/100, 1/125, 1/160, 1/200,
1/250, 1/320, 1/400, 1/500, 1/640,
1/800, 1/1000, 1/1250, 1/1600, 1/2000

1/60, 1/75, 1/90, 1/100, 1/120, 1/150,
1/180, 1/210, 1/250, 1/300, 1/360,
1/420, 1/500, 1/600, 1/720, 1/840,
1/1000, 1/1200, 1/1400, 1/1700,
1/2000
360°, 240°, 216°, 180°, 120°, 90°,
60°, 45°, 30°, 22.5°, 15°, 11.25°

59.94 Hz to 250.27 Hz 29.97Hz to 250.27 Hz 23.98 Hz or 24.00 Hz to 250.27 Hz
1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 1/4, 1/8, 1/15 1/3, 1/6, 1/12

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Frame rate (NTSC and 24.00P recordings)

1/30, 1/40, 1/50, 1/60, 1/80, 1/100,
1/125, 1/160, 1/200, 1/250, 1/320,
1/400, 1/500, 1/640, 1/800, 1/1000,
1/1250, 1/1600, 1/2000
1/30, 1/34, 1/40, 1/48, 1/60, 1/75, 1/90,
1/100, 1/120, 1/150, 1/180, 1/210, 1/ 250,
1/300, 1/360, 1/420, 1/500, 1/600, 1/ 720,
1/840, 1/1000, 1/1200, 1/1400, 1/1700,
1/2000
360°, 240°, 216°, 180°, 120°, 108°,
90°, 60°, 45°, 30°, 22.5°, 15°,

11.25°

1/25, 1/30, 1/40, 1/50, 1/60, 1/80,
1/100, 1/125, 1/160, 1/200, 1/250,
1/320, 1/400, 1/500, 1/640, 1/800,
1/1000, 1/1250, 1/1600, 1/2000
1/24, 1/30, 1/34, 1/40, 1/48, 1/60, 1/75,
1/90, 1/100, 1/120, 1/150, 1/180, 1/210,
1/250, 1/300 , 1/360, 1/420, 1/500, 1/600,
1/720,1/840, 1/1000, 1/1200, 1/1400,
1/1700, 1/2000
360°, 345.6°, 288°, 240°, 180°,

172.8°, 144°, 120°, 90°, 86.4°, 72°,
60°, 45°, 30°, 22.5°, 15°, 11.25°

Shutter speed mode

1

Off

1,2

Speed

Angle

Clear Scan
Slow

1

During slow & fast motion recording mode, available values will vary depending on the selected shooting frame rate.

2

In the Wi-Fi Remote application, all shutter speeds (1/3-stop and 1/4-stop increments) will be available from the same list.

3

Not available during slow & fast motion recording mode.

1/3-stop
increments

1/4-stop
increments

1

1

3

1/50 1/25
1/50, 1/60, 1/80, 1/100, 1/125, 1/160, 1/200, 1/250, 1/320,
1/400, 1/500, 1/640, 1/800, 1/1000, 1/1250, 1/1600,
1/2000
1/50, 1/60, 1/75, 1/90, 1/100, 1/120, 1/150, 1/180, 1/210,
1/250, 1/300, 1/350, 1/400, 1/500, 1/600, 1/700, 1/800,
1/1000, 1/1200, 1/1400, 1/1600, 1/2000
360°, 300°, 240°, 180°, 150°, 120°, 90°, 60°, 45°, 30°,

22.5°, 15°, 11.25°

50.00 Hz to 250.78 Hz 25.00 Hz to 250.78 Hz
1/3, 1/6, 1/12, 1/25 1/3, 1/6, 1/12

50.00i / 50.00P 25.00P

Frame rate (PAL recordings)

1/25, 1/30, 1/40, 1/50, 1/60, 1/80, 1/100, 1/125, 1/160,
1/200, 1/250, 1/320, 1/400, 1/500, 1/640, 1/800, 1/1000,
1/1250, 1/1600, 1/2000
1/25, 1/29, 1/33, 1/40, 1/50, 1/60, 1/75, 1/90, 1/100, 1/120,
1/150, 1/180, 1/210, 1/250, 1/300, 1/350, 1/400, 1/500, 1/600,
1/700, 1/800, 1/1000, 1/1200, 1/1400, 1/1600, 1/2000
360°, 300°, 240°, 180°, 150°, 120°, 90°, 75°, 60°, 45°,
30°, 22.5°, 15°, 11.25°

Changing the Shutter Speed Mode and Value

Shutter Speed

1 Open the shutter [Mode] submenu.

[~ Camera Setup] > [Shutter] > [Mode]

2 Select the desired mode and then press SET.

• If you selected [Speed] (the default value) you can select the
increment scale to use when adjusting the shutter speed; otherwise,
skip to step 5.

3 Open the [Shutter Increment] submenu.

[~ Camera Setup] > [Shutter] > [Shutter Increment]

4 Select [1/3 stop] or [1/4 stop] and then press SET.

5 Adjust the shutter speed, angle value or clear scan frequency

using the direct setting mode.

• Repeatedly press the FUNC. button to highlight the shutter speed
display, select the desired value and then press SET. For details refer
to

Using the Direct Setting Mode

NOTES

• If you set an assignable button to [FUNC. Shutter] (A 111), you can

press the button to enter the direct setting mode with the shutter speed
highlighted and ready to be adjusted.

(A 61).

[~ Camera Setup]

[Shutter]

[Mode]

[Speed]

[~ Camera Setup]

[Shutter]

[Shutter Increment]

[1/4 stop]

Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote

After completing the necessary preparations (A 49), you can adjust the shutter speed remotely from a Wi-Fi-
enabled device using the Wi-Fi Remote application.

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1 Press [SPEED] on the Wi-Fi Remote screen.

2 Select the desired mode.

3 Press the current shutter speed, angle value or clear scan frequency and select the desired value

from the list.

• You may need to scroll up/down to see all the available values.

• The selected value will be displayed on the Wi-Fi Remote screen and will be applied on the camcorder.

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Shutter Speed

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.

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• Image quality may not be as good as when using faster shutter speeds in brighter surroundings.

NOTES

• Closing down the aperture when recording under bright conditions may cause the picture to appear soft or out
of focus. To avoid the loss of sharpness due to diffraction, use a faster shutter speed, a denser ND filter
(A 68) or open up the aperture.

• When the shutter speed mode is set to [Slow], bright red, green or blue dots may appear on the screen. In
such case, use a faster shutter speed or select a lower ISO speed or gain value (A 65).

• Even when using the [C7: EOS Std.] preset custom picture file, if you set the camcorder to a certain shutter
speed, you may not get the exactly the same image brightness as you would on an EOS digital SLR camera
set to the same shutter speed.

• When an optional RC-V100 Remote Controller is connected to the camcorder, you can change the shutter
mode with the remote controller’s SHUTTER SELECT button.

Flicker Reduction

You can perform the following procedure to have the camcorder
automatically detect and reduce flicker.

1 Open the [Flicker Reduction] submenu.

[~ Camera Setup] > [Flicker Reduction]

2 Select [Automatic] and then press SET.

NOTES

• When recording under artificial light sources such as fluorescent, mercury or halogen lamps, the screen may
flicker depending on the shutter speed. You may be able to avoid flicker by setting the shutter mode to
[Speed] and the shutter speed to a value matching the frequency of the local electrical system: 1/50* or 1/100
for 50 Hz systems, 1/60 or 1/120 for 60 Hz systems.

* May not be available depending on the frame rate.

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[~ Camera Setup]

[Flicker Reduction]

[Off]

ISO Speed/Gain

ISO Speed/Gain

Depending on the shooting conditions you may want to adjust the brightness of the image. You can do so by
changing the ISO speed or gain value to adjust the sensitivity of the sensor.

Operating modes:

Available ISO speed and gain settings

Increment Normal range Extended range

1-stop increments 320

ISO Speed

Gain

1

Settings available only when [~ Camera Setup] > [ISO/Gain] > [Extended Range] is set to [On].

2

The minimum and maximum ISO speeds are available even when the 1-stop increment scale is selected.

3

ISO speed required for a suitable dynamic range for Canon Log gamma. Equivalent to a gain value of 2.5 dB.

4

This value is only available when [Extended Range] is set to [Off].

1/3-stop increments

Normal

Fine 0 dB to 24 dB in 0.5 dB increments –

2

, 400, 800, <850>3, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 20000

320, 400, 500, 640, 800, <850>
2500, 3200, 4000, 5000, 6400, 8000, 10000, 12800, 16000,
20000

-6 dB, -3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 15 dB, 18 dB,
21 dB, 24 dB, 27 dB, 30 dB

3

, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000,

2, 4

25600, 51200, 80000

25600, 32000, 40000, 51200,
64000, 80000

33 dB, 36 dB, 39 dB, 42 dB

1

2

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Changing the ISO Speed or Gain Value

1 Open the ISO Speed/Gain [Select] submenu.

[~ Camera Setup] > [ISO/Gain] > [Select]

2 Select [ISO] or [Gain] and then press SET.

If you selected [ISO] (the default value):

3 Open the [ISO Increment] submenu to select the increment to

use when adjusting the ISO speed.

[~ Camera Setup] > [ISO/Gain] > [ISO Increment]

4 Select [1 stop] or [1/3 stop] and then press SET.

5 Adjust the ISO speed using the direct setting mode.

• Repeatedly press the FUNC. button to highlight the ISO speed
display, select the desired value and then press SET. For details refer
to

Using the Direct Setting Mode

If you selected [Gain]:

3 Open the [Gain] submenu to select the increment to use when

adjusting the gain.

[~ Camera Setup] > [ISO/Gain] > [Gain]

4 Select [Normal] (3-dB increment) or [Fine] (0.5-dB increment) and

then press SET.

5 Adjust the gain using the direct setting mode.

• Repeatedly press the FUNC. button to highlight the gain display,
select the desired value and then press SET. For details refer to

the Direct Setting Mode

(A 61).

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(A 61).

Using

[~ Camera Setup]

[ISO/Gain]

[Select]

[ISO]

[~ Camera Setup]

[ISO/Gain]

[ISO Increment]

[1/3 stop]

[~ Camera Setup]

[ISO/Gain]

[Gain]

[Normal]

ISO Speed/Gain

NOTES

• If you set an assignable button to [FUNC. ISO/Gain] (A 111), you can press the button to enter the direct

setting mode with the ISO speed/gain highlighted and ready to be adjusted.

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Using the Control Dial

You can adjust the value of the ISO speed or gain using the control dial on
the camcorder or that on the grip unit.
You will need to set a control dial’s function to [ISO/Gain] in advance. You can
select the function assigned to each control dial independently.

Assigning ISO Speed/Gain Control to a Control Dial

1 Open the [Control Dial] (control dial on the camcorder) or [Grip Ctrl Dial]

(control dial on the grip unit) submenu.
[w Other Functions] > [Custom Function] > [Control Dial] or

[Grip Ctrl Dial]

2 Select [ISO/Gain] and then press SET.

Changing the ISO Speed or Gain Value

To select whether to change the ISO speed or the gain, perform steps 1 to 4
in the previous procedure. Turn the control dial assigned to [ISO/Gain] to set
the desired ISO speed or gain value.

NOTES

• You can use the [w Other Functions] > [Custom Function] > [Control Dial Dir.]

A

or [Grip Ctrl Dial Dir.] setting (
when you turn the control dial on the camcorder or on the grip unit, respectively.

123) to change the direction of the adjustment

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Control dial

[w Other Functions]

[Custom Function]

[Control Dial]

[Grip Ctrl Dial]

# [Iris], $ [Off]

ISO Speed/Gain

Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote

After completing the necessary preparations (A 49), you can adjust the ISO speed/gain remotely from a Wi-Fi­enabled device using the Wi-Fi Remote application.

1 To change the gain value, press [ISO] and then [Gain] on the Wi-Fi Remote screen.

2 Press the current ISO speed or gain value and select the desired value from the list.

• You may need to scroll up/down to see all the available values.

• The selected value will be displayed on the Wi-Fi Remote screen and will be applied on the camcorder.

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NOTES

• When high ISO speeds or gain levels are set, the picture may flicker slightly.

• When high ISO speeds or gain levels are set, bright red, green or blue dots may appear on the screen. In such

case, use a faster shutter speed (A 62) or select a lower ISO speed or gain value.

• When the ISO speed or gain level is changed, some noise may appear momentarily on the screen. Do not
adjust the ISO speed/gain level while recording.

• When an optional RC-V100 Remote Controller is connected to the camcorder, you can adjust the ISO speed
or gain value with the remote controller’s ISO/GAIN Í/Î buttons.

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ND Filter

ND Filter

Using the ND filters allows you keep the aperture within an appropriate
range when recording in bright surroundings*.

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* Closing down the aperture when recording under bright conditions may cause the

picture to appear soft or out of focus. To avoid the loss of sharpness due to diffraction,
use a denser ND filter or a faster shutter speed (A 62).

Operating modes:

Using the ND Filter

Press the ND FILTER + or - button to select the desired ND filter setting.

• Repeatedly pressing ND FILTER + button will change the ND filter setting in the following order: [ND1 2 stops]
 [ND2 4 stops]  [ND3 6 stops]  ND filter off. (The ND FILTER - button cycles through the settings in
reverse order.)

Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote

After completing the necessary preparations (A 49), you can adjust the ND filter
remotely from a Wi-Fi-enabled device using the Wi-Fi Remote application.

Press [ND +] or [ND -] on the Wi-Fi Remote screen.

• The function is identical to that of the ND FILTER + and - buttons on the
camcorder.

• The selected ND filter setting will be displayed on the Wi-Fi Remote screen and
will be applied on the camcorder.

NOTES

• Depending on the scene, the color may change when turning the ND filter on/off. Setting a custom white
balance (A 74) may be effective in such case.

• If you set an assignable button to [ND +] or [ND -] (A 111), you can press the button to cycle through the ND
filter settings.

• When an optional RC-V100 Remote Controller is connected to the camcorder, you can use the remote
controller’s ND button in the same way as the camcorder’s ND FILTER + button.

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# Adjusting the Aperture

# Adjusting the Aperture

You can affect the brightness of your recordings or change the depth of field by adjusting the aperture. For
example, use a small aperture value for a shallow depth of field that isolates the subject in focus and nicely blurs
the background. Available aperture values will vary depending on the lens attached to the camcorder.
The camcorder offers 3 ways to adjust the aperture. By default, the camcorder is set to manual aperture. The
aperture mode can only be changed when a lens compatible with automatic aperture is attached to the
camcorder.

Manual aperture: Adjust the aperture value manually using the control dial on the camcorder or on the grip unit,
or remotely, using the Wi-Fi Remote application.

Momentary automatic aperture - Push Auto Iris: During manual aperture, press an assignable button or use the
Wi-Fi Remote application to temporarily adjust the aperture automatically.

Automatic aperture*: The camcorder adjusts the aperture automatically.

* Available only with lenses compatible with automatic aperture (A 187).

Operating modes:

Manual Aperture

Using the Control Dial

You can adjust the aperture value of an EF lens using the control dial on the
camcorder or that on the grip unit. You can select the function assigned to
each control dial independently.
By default, both control dials’ function is set to aperture control. If it has
been changed, follow the procedure below to set a control dial’s function to
[Iris] in advance.

Control dial

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To assign aperture control to a control dial

1 Open the [Control Dial] (control dial on the camcorder) or [Grip Ctrl Dial]

(control dial on the grip unit) submenu.
[w Other Functions] > [Custom Function] > [Control Dial] or

[Grip Ctrl Dial]

2 Select [Iris] and then press SET.

[w Other Functions]

[Custom Function]

[Control Dial]

[Grip Ctrl Dial]

[Iris]

# Adjusting the Aperture

To change the aperture mode and value

1 Open the aperture [Mode] submenu.

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[~ Camera Setup] > [Iris] > [Mode]

• This submenu is available only with lenses compatible with automatic

aperture. Otherwise, start from step 3.

2 Select [Manual] and then press SET.

3 Open the [Iris Increment] submenu.

[~ Camera Setup] > [Iris] > [Iris Increment]

4 Select [1/2 stop], [1/3 stop] or [Fine] and then press SET.

5 Turn the control dial assigned to [Iris] to adjust the aperture.

• The selected aperture value will appear on the lower left of the screen.

• When [~ Camera Setup] > [Iris] > [Iris Increment] is set to [Fine],

the actual increments will be smaller than 1/3 stop but the onscreen
display will show the closest 1/3-stop aperture value.

NOTES

• You can use the [w Other Functions] > [Custom Function] >
[Control Dial Dir.] or [Grip Ctrl Dial Dir.] setting (A 123) to change the
direction of the adjustment when you turn the control dial on the camcorder or on the grip unit, respectively.

• If you set an assignable button to [Iris +] or [Iris -] (A 111), you can press the button to respectively open up
or close the aperture.

Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote

After completing the necessary preparations (A 49), you can adjust the aperture value remotely from a Wi-Fi­enabled device using the Wi-Fi Remote application.

1 On the camcorder, set [~ Camera Setup] > [Iris] > [Mode] to [Manual] (A 70).

• This is only necessary when using a lens compatible with automatic aperture. For other lenses, [Manual] is

the default setting and cannot be changed.

2 Press the current aperture value on the Wi-Fi Remote screen.

3 Select the desired aperture value from the list.

• You may need to scroll up/down to see all the available values.

• Alternatively, you can press IRIS [+] to open the aperture or IRIS [-] to close the aperture in 1/8-stop

increments. (Onscreen displays will show the closest 1/3-stop aperture value.)

• The selected value will be displayed on the Wi-Fi Remote screen and will be applied on the lens.

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[~ Camera Setup]

[Iris]

[Mode]

[Manual]

[~ Camera Setup]

[Iris]

[Iris Increment]

[1/3 stop]

# Adjusting the Aperture

NOTES

• When using an EF lens with no lens contacts, such as a Canon Cinema lens, you cannot adjust the aperture
using the camcorder. Adjust the aperture using the lens.

• When using an EF lens that can correct the aperture value according to the position of the zoom, you can use
the [~ Camera Setup] > [Iris] > [Zoom-Iris Correct.] setting to activate this correction.

• When an optional RC-V100 Remote Controller is connected to the camcorder, you can adjust the aperture
with the remote controller’s IRIS dial. By default, turn the dial right to open up the aperture (smaller F value) and
left to close the aperture (larger F value).

Momentary Automatic Aperture - Push Auto Iris

During manual aperture, you can use the push auto iris function to have the camcorder temporarily take control
and automatically adjust the aperture (f/stop) for an optimal exposure.

Using an Assignable Button

To use the push auto iris function, you must first set an assignable button to [PUSH AUTO IRIS] in advance.

1Set [~ Camera Setup] > [Iris] > [Mode] to [Manual] (A 70).

• This is only necessary when using a lens compatible with automatic aperture. For other lenses, [Manual] is

the default setting and cannot be changed.

2 Set an assignable button to [PUSH AUTO IRIS] (A 111).

3 Press and hold the assignable button.

• The camcorder will automatically adjust the aperture to obtain optimal exposure. As long as you hold the

assignable button pressed down, will appear on the screen next to the aperture value.

• When you release the assignable button, the selected f/stop will be set as the aperture value. Automatic

aperture mode will end and the icon next to the aperture value will disappear.

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Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote

After completing the necessary preparations (A 49), you can activate the push auto iris function remotely from
a Wi-Fi enabled device using the Wi-Fi Remote application.

1 On the camcorder, set [~ Camera Setup] > [Iris] > [Mode] to [Manual] (A 70).

• This is only necessary when using a lens compatible with automatic aperture. For other lenses, [Manual] is

the default setting and cannot be changed.

2 Press [PUSH AUTO IRIS].

• The camcorder will automatically adjust the aperture to obtain optimal exposure. During the adjustment,

will appear on the camcorder’s screen next to the aperture value.

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# Adjusting the Aperture

• During the automatic adjustment, the aperture value on the Wi-Fi Remote screen will be grayed out. Once
the adjustment is finished, the aperture value will turn black and be available again.

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Automatic Aperture

When a lens compatible with automatic aperture is attached to the camcorder, you can have the camcorder
automatically adjust the aperture (f/stop).

1 Open the aperture [Mode] submenu.

[~ Camera Setup] > [Iris] > [Mode]

2 Select [Automatic] and then press SET.

• When the camcorder is set to automatic aperture, will appear on
the screen next to the aperture value.

NOTES

• If you set an assignable button to [Iris Mode] (A 111), you can press the

button to toggle between the [Automatic] and [Manual] settings when a
lens compatible with automatic aperture is attached to the camcorder.

Exposure Compensation - AE Shift

Use AE shift to compensate the exposure that was set using automatic
aperture, in order to darken or lighten the image. You can select from 15
available AE shift levels.
You can compensate the exposure using the control dial on the camcorder
or that on the grip unit. By default, both control dials’ function is set to
aperture control. If it has been changed, set a control dial’s function to [Iris]
in advance (A 69).

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[~ Camera Setup]

[Iris]

[Mode]

[Manual]

Control dial

# Adjusting the Aperture

1 Open the [AE Shift] submenu.

[~ Camera Setup] > [AE Shift]

2 Select an AE shift level and then press SET.

• The selected AE shift level will be displayed above the exposure bar
and the camcorder will attempt to adjust the exposure accordingly.

Available AE Shift Levels

+2.0 +1.5 +1.25 +1.0 +0.75 +0.5 +0.25 ±0

-0.25 -0.5 -0.75 -1.0 -1.25 -1.5 -2.0

NOTES

• During manual aperture, you can also set the AE shift level by turning a control dial assigned to [Iris] while
holding the assignable button set to [PUSH AUTO IRIS] pressed down.

• If you set an assignable button to [AE Shift +] or [AE Shift -] (A 111), you can press the button to adjust the
AE shift level.

The Exposure Bar

The Î on top of the exposure bar indicates optimal exposure without any shift
(AE±0); the scale markings indicate the deviation from optimal exposure in
1/2 EV increments. The indicator inside the exposure bar represents the current
exposure. When the difference between current and optimal exposure is larger
than ±2 EV, the indicator will flash at the edge of the exposure bar. Optimal
exposure will change depending on the light metering mode (A 73) used.

[~ Camera Setup]

[AE Shift]

[±0]

Optimal exposure AE±0

Current exposure

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Light Metering Mode

Select the light metering mode to match the recording conditions. Using the appropriate setting will ensure that
the camcorder obtains the most suitable exposure level when automatic aperture is used.

1 Open the [Light Metering] submenu.

[~ Camera Setup] > [Light Metering]

2 Select the desired option and then press SET.

• The icon of the selected mode appears on the left of the screen.

Options

[Backlight] °: Suitable when recording backlit scenes.

[Standard]: Averages the light metered from the entire screen, giving more weight to the subject in the center.
[Spotlight] ®: Use this option when recording a scene in which only a certain part of the picture is lit, for example,

when the subject is lit by a spotlight.

NOTES

• If you set an assignable button to [Backlight] or [Spotlight] (A 111), you can press the button to change the
light metering mode.

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[~ Camera Setup]

[Light Metering]

[Standard]

White Balance

White Balance

The camcorder uses an electronic white balance process to calibrate the picture and ensure accurate colors
under different lighting conditions. There are 3 methods of setting the white balance.

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Custom white balance: You can use a white object to establish the white balance and set it to one of two custom
white balance positions, ÅA or ÅB.

Set color temperature: Allows you to set the color temperature between 2,000 K and 15,000 K.

Preset white balance: Set the white balance to ¼ (daylight) or (incandescent lamp). Preset white balance
settings can be further fine-tuned within a range of -9 to 9.

When recording under fluorescent lights, we recommend setting the custom white balance.

Operating modes:

NOTES

• The [Color Matrix] and [White Balance] custom picture settings (A 121) take precedence over the white

balance settings.

• You can use the [w Other Functions] > [Custom Function] > [Shockless WB] setting (A 123) to make the

transition look smoother when you change the white balance settings.

• When an optional RC-V100 Remote Controller is connected to the camcorder, you can adjust the white

balance with the remote controller’s A/B, PRESET and Å buttons.

Setting the White Balance

1 Set the white balance mode using the direct setting mode.

• Press the FUNC. button to highlight the white balance icon and select
the desired white balance mode.

• To apply the setting as it is, press SET. To establish the custom white
balance, fine-tune the preset white balance settings or change the
color temperature, continue the procedure as described below before
pressing SET.

• For details refer to

If you selected one of the custom white balance settings ÅA or ÅB:

If a custom white balance has not yet been stored, the custom white
balance icon ÅA or ÅB and default value (5,500 K) will flash slowly.
To establish the custom white balance:

2 Point the camcorder at a white object so that it fills the whole screen.

• Use the same lighting conditions you plan to use when recording.

3Press the Å button.

•The Å A or Å B icon will flash quickly.

• Make sure the white object fills the screen until the procedure is completed.

• After the icon stops flashing, the procedure is completed and the camcorder will exit the direct setting
mode. The setting is retained even if you turn off the camcorder.

If you selected one of the preset white balance settings, ¼ or :

You can fine-tune the preset values within a range of -9 to 9.

2Press the Å button.

Using the Direct Setting Mode

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(A 61).

White Balance

• On the screen: The adjustment value ±0 will appear next to the white balance icon, highlighted in orange.
On the rear panel: The adjustment value ±0 will appear.

3 Push the joystick up/down or turn the SELECT dial to change the adjustment value and then press SET.

• The selected adjustment value will be set and the camcorder will exit the direct setting mode.

• On the screen: The selected adjustment value will appear next to the white balance icon.
On the rear panel: The adjustment value display will disappear and the display will return to normal (all displays
will reappear). The white balance fine-tuning icon will appear to indicate that an adjustment has been made.

If you selected the color temperature setting, :

You can set the color temperature between 2,000 K and 15,000 K in 100 K increments.

2 Press the Å button.

• On the screen: The default color temperature value (5,500 K) will be highlighted in orange.
On the rear panel: The default color temperature value will appear.

3 Push the joystick up/down or turn the SELECT dial to change the color temperature value and then

press SET.

• The selected color temperature will be set and the camcorder will exit the direct setting mode.

• On the screen: The selected color temperature will appear next to the white balance icon.
On the rear panel: The color temperature value will disappear and the display will return to normal (all
displays will reappear).

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NOTES

• If you set an assignable button to [FUNC. WB] (A 111), you can press the button to enter the direct setting

mode with the white balance icon highlighted and ready to be adjusted.

Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote

After completing the necessary preparations (A 49), you can adjust the white balance remotely from a Wi-Fi­enabled device using the Wi-Fi Remote application.

1 Press [ÅA] on the Wi-Fi Remote screen.

2 Select the desired white balance mode.

If you selected ¼, or :

3 Press the adjustment value [ ±0] (¼, ) or color temperature [5500K] ( ) and then select the

desired value from the list.

• You may need to scroll up/down to see all the available values.

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White Balance

• The selected value will be displayed on the Wi-Fi Remote screen and will be applied on the camcorder.

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If you selected ÅA or ÅB:

3 Point the camcorder at a white object so that it fills the whole screen.

• Use the same lighting conditions you plan to use when recording.

• Make sure the white object fills the screen until the procedure is completed.

4Press [Å].

• If a custom white balance has not yet been stored, [Å] will flash slowly.

• During the procedure, [Å] will flash quickly. When it stops flashing, the procedure is completed and the

setting will be applied on the camcorder.

White balance fine-tuning

Color temperature

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NOTES

• Using the custom white balance setting:

- Readjust the custom white balance if you turn the ND filter on/off or when the light source has changed.

- Very rarely and depending on the light source, Å may keep flashing (it will change to a slow flashing). You

can still use the setting even in such case.

Adjusting the Focus

Adjusting the Focus

$ The camcorder does not have automatic focus control and focusing is done manually using the focus
ring on the attached lens.
# The camcorder offers 3 ways to focus. The camcorder’s AF mode can only be changed when an EF lens
compatible with continuous AF is attached to the camcorder.

Manual focus: Adjust the focus manually using the focus ring on the attached lens, or remotely, using the Wi-Fi
Remote application.

One-shot AF: During manual focus, press an assignable button or use the Wi-Fi Remote application to
temporarily let the camcorder focus automatically.

Continuous AF*: The camcorder focuses automatically all the time.

* Available only with compatible EF lenses (A 187).

# Focusing Methods and Required Settings

Focusing Method Focus Mode Switch on the EF Lens [~ Camera Setup] > [AF Mode] setting

Manual Focus

One-shot AF

Continuous AF

1

Available only with compatible EF lenses (A 187).

2

Depending on the lens, the focus ring may be disabled when the focus mode switch is set to AF.

Focus Ring MF or AF

Wi-Fi Remote AF

Assignable Button set to [ONE-SHOT AF]

Wi-Fi Remote

1

2

–

AF [One Shot]

AF [Continu.]

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1

Operating modes:

Manual Focus

Using the Focus Ring

Turn the focus ring on the lens to adjust the focus.

• # When using an EF lens set the focus mode switch to MF. With some EF lenses, you may be able to

operate the focus ring even when the focus mode switch on the lens is set to AF.

# Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote

After completing the necessary preparations (A 49), you can adjust the focus remotely from a Wi-Fi-enabled
device using the Wi-Fi Remote application.

1 Set the focus mode switch on the EF lens to AF (autofocus) mode.

• [AF] will appear on the left of the screen.

2 Press one of the [FOCUS] controls to adjust the focus as necessary.

• Press one of the controls on the [NEAR] side to focus closer or one of the controls on the [FAR] side to focus
farther away.

• There are three levels of adjustment - [ ]/[ ] is the smallest and [ ]/[ ] the largest.

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Adjusting the Focus

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NOTES

• If the focus mode switch on the EF lens is set to MF, you will not be able control the focus through remote
operation. Depending on the lens used, remote operation may not work correctly.

• If you operate the zoom after focusing, the focus on the subject may be lost.

• If you focus manually and then leave the camcorder with the power turned on, the focus on the subject may
be lost after a while. This possible slight shift in focus is a result of the internal temperature rising in the
camcorder and lens. Check the focus before resuming shooting.

• While the camcorder is focusing, do not touch the end of the lens or focus ring while they are moving.

• When an optional RC-V100 Remote Controller is connected to the camcorder, you can adjust the focus with
the remote controller’s FOCUS dial. Turn the dial right to focus farther and left to focus nearer.

Using the Focus Assistance Functions

In order to focus more accurately, you can use two focus assistance functions – peaking, which creates a clearer
contrast by emphasizing the outlines of the subject, and magnification, which enlarges the image on the screen.
You can use both functions simultaneously for greater effect.
You can also use the [w Other Functions] > [Custom Function] > [F. Assist. B&W] setting (A 123) to switch
the screen to black & white while using the focus assistance functions.

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Adjusting the Focus

Peaking

The camcorder offers two peaking levels.

1 Press the PEAKING button.

• The peaking icon (J or K) appears at the lower center of

the screen and the outlines in the image will be emphasized,
depending on the focus.

• Press the button again to turn off peaking.

• Alternatively, you can use the [£ LCD/VF Setup] > [Peaking]

setting to turn peaking on and off.

2 Open the [Select] submenu (under [Peaking]) to select the peaking

level.
[£ LCD/VF Setup] > [Select] (under [Peaking])

3 Select the desired level and then press SET.

Magnification

1 Press the MAGN. button.

• ^ appears at the lower center of the screen and the center of the screen is magnified approximately

2times*.

• A white frame representing the whole screen area is displayed on the top left of the screen. The orange
frame within it represents the approximate part of the image shown magnified.

2 If necessary, use the joystick (ÝÞ) or SELECT dial to move the orange frame around and check other

parts of the image.

• # Set the focus mode switch on an EF lens to MF in advance.

• You can move the orange frame 5 steps vertically or horizontally. Press the CANCEL button to return the
magnification frame to the center position.

3 Press the MAGN. button again to cancel the magnification.

* The magnification that appears on the LCD screen and on the viewfinder screen is different. The magnification also differs based

on the video configuration.

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[£ LCD/VF Setup]

[Select]

(under [Peaking])

[Peaking 1]

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NOTES

• Peaking/Magnification appears only on the camcorder screen. It will not appear on an external monitor
connected to the camcorder and will not affect your recordings.

• You can use the [£ LCD/VF Setup] > [Peaking 1] and [Peaking 2] settings to set the color, gain and
frequency of the two peaking levels independently of each other.

• When using the camcorder’s screen to focus:

- The camcorder features professional video scopes (A 99). You can display the edge monitor to help you

focus even more accurately.

- You can use peaking together with the edge monitor. In such case, the gain and frequency of the peaking

effect will be adjusted automatically according to the gain settings of the edge monitor.

Adjusting the Focus

# One-Shot AF

During manual focus, you can use the one-shot AF function to have the camcorder focus automatically only
once on the subject at the center of the screen.

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Using an Assignable Button

To use the one-shot AF function, you must first set an assignable button to [ONE-SHOT AF] in advance.

1 Open the [AF Mode] submenu.

[~ Camera Setup] > [AF Mode]

• This submenu is available only with lenses compatible with continuous
AF. Otherwise, start from step 3.

2 Select [One Shot] and then press SET.

3 Set the focus mode switch on the EF lens to AF (autofocus) in

advance.

• [AF] will appear on the left of the screen.

4 Set an assignable button to [ONE-SHOT AF] (A 111).

5 Press and hold the assignable button.

• The AF frame will appear at the center of the screen and the camcorder will focus automatically. When
correct focus has been achieved, the AF frame turns green.

• If the camcorder cannot focus automatically, the AF frame will turn red.

• The AF frame will disappear when you release the assignable button.

[~ Camera Setup]

[AF Mode]

[One Shot]

Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote

After completing the necessary preparations (A 49), you can use the one-shot AF function remotely from a
Wi-Fi enabled device using the Wi-Fi Remote application.

1 On the camcorder, set [~ Camera Setup] > [AF Mode] to [One Shot] (A 80).

• This is only necessary when using a lens compatible with continuous AF. For other lenses, [One Shot] is the
default setting and cannot be changed.

2 Press [ONE-SHOT AF].

• An AF frame appears at the center of the live view screen and the camcorder will focus automatically.

• The AF frame turns green (correct focus) or red (when the camcorder cannot focus automatically) and then
disappears after a few seconds.

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Adjusting the Focus

# Continuous AF

When a compatible EF lens is attached to the camcorder, you can have the camcorder focus automatically.

1 Set the focus mode switch on the EF lens to AF (autofocus) in

advance.

• [AF] will appear on the left of the screen.

2 Open the [AF Mode] submenu.

[~ Camera Setup] > [AF Mode]

3 Select [Continu.] and then press SET.

NOTES

• About the autofocus (AF) functions:

- One-shot AF is available for any EF lens equipped with autofocus (AF) function; Continuous AF is available

only for EF lenses compatible with continuous AF (A 187). Refer to the instruction manual of the lens used.

- Autofocus (one-shot AF or continuous AF) is not available during slow & fast motion recording mode.

- One-shot AF is not available when the shutter mode is set to [Slow] and the shutter speed is set to 1/4
or 1/3.

- The point where the camcorder focuses may change slightly depending on shooting conditions, such as
subject, brightness and zoom position. Check the focus before resuming shooting.

• Autofocus may take longer in the following cases.

- When the frame rate is set to 29.97P, 25.00P, 24.00P or 23.98P.

- With some EF lenses, the camcorder may take longer to focus automatically or may not be able to focus
correctly. Visit your local Canon Web site for the latest information.

• 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

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[~ Camera Setup]

[AF Mode]

[One Shot]

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Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns

Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns

Using onscreen markers allows you to make sure your subject is correctly framed and is within the appropriate
safe area. The zebra patterns help you identify areas that are overexposed. The onscreen markers and zebra
pattern will not affect your recordings.

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Operating modes:

Displaying Onscreen Markers

The camcorder offers 5 types of onscreen markers. You can display
multiple onscreen markers simultaneously.

1 Open the [Markers] submenu.

[£ LCD/VF Setup] > [Markers]

2 Select a marker you wish to display, select [White] or [Gray] and

then press SET.

• Select [Off] to turn off the selected marker.

• You can display multiple markers simultaneously. Repeat this step as
necessary.

• If you selected [Safety Zone] or [Aspect Marker], continue to step 3.
Otherwise, you can skip to step 4.

3 Select [Safety Zone Area] or [Aspect Ratio], select the desired option and then press SET.

4 Select [Enable], select [On] and then press SET to enable the onscreen markers.

• All of the selected onscreen markers will be displayed.

• Select [Off] to turn off all onscreen markers.

[£ LCD/VF Setup]

[Markers]

[Center]

[Horizontal]

[Grid]

[Safety Zone]

[Aspect Marker]

[Off]

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 allows you to frame your shots correctly (horizontally and vertically).

[Safety Zone]: Displays indicators that show various safe areas, such as the action safe area and text safe area.

Available options for [Safety Zone Area] are [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].

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Safety zone 80%

Level marker

Aspect guide 4:3

Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns

Grid

Center marker

NOTES

• You can turn off all other onscreen displays, leaving only the onscreen markers (A 55).

• If you set an assignable button to [Markers] (A 111), you can press the button to turn the onscreen markers

on and off.

Displaying Zebra Patterns

The camcorder has a zebra pattern feature that shows black and white
diagonal stripes over areas that are overexposed. This is displayed only
on the screen and will not affect your recordings. There are two types of
zebra patterns and you can display both simultaneously. Zebra 1 lets you
identify areas within a certain range (±5% of a specified level) while zebra
2 lets you identify areas that are over a specified level. When you display
both simultaneously and they overlap, only zebra 1 will be displayed in
those areas.

1 Open the zebra pattern [Select] submenu.

[£ LCD/VF Setup] > [Select] (under [Zebra])

2 Select [Zebra 1], [Zebra 2] or [Zebra 1&2] and then press SET.

3 Open the zebra level submenu.

[£ LCD/VF Setup] > [Zebra 1 Level] or [Zebra 2 Level]

4 Select a zebra level and then press SET.

5 Press the ZEBRA button to activate the selected zebra pattern.

• Alternatively, before closing the menu, you can also select [Zebra],
select [On] and then press SET.

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[£ LCD/VF Setup]

[Select]

(under [Zebra])

[Zebra 1]

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NOTES

• You can use the [£ LCD/VF Setup] > [Zebra HD Output] setting to display the zebra pattern on an external

monitor connected to the HD/SD SDI terminal (HD output only), SYNC OUT terminal (HD-Y signal output only)
or HDMI OUT terminal (HD output only).

Setting the Time Code

Setting the Time Code

In mode, the camcorder can generate a time code signal and embed it in your recordings. You can have
the camcorder output the time code signal from the HD/SD SDI terminal or TIME CODE terminal (A 90). In

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mode, you can output the time code of the clip being played back through the same terminals.
Additionally, you can superimpose the time code on video output from the HDMI OUT terminal or SYNC OUT
terminal. For NTSC recordings, you can also select between a drop frame and non-drop frame time code.
To synchronize the camcorder’s time code to an external time code generator, refer to

External Device

Operating modes:

(A 88).

Synchronizing with an

Selecting the Running Mode

You can select the running mode of the camcorder’s time code.

1 Open the time code [Mode] submenu.

[¤ TC/UB Setup] > [Time Code] > [Mode]

2 Select the desired option and then press SET.

• If 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

Initial Value

3 After you select [Preset], open the time code [Run] submenu.

[¤ TC/UB Setup] > [Time Code] > [Run]

4 Select the desired option and then press SET.

Options

[Preset]: The time code starts from an initial value you can select in

[Regen.]: The camcorder will read the selected CF card and the time code

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advance. The default initial time code is 00:00:00.00. The time
code’s running mode depends on the [Run] setting.

[Rec Run]: The time code runs only while recording so clips

recorded consecutively on the same CF card will have
continuous time codes.

[Free Run]:The time code starts running the moment you press

SET to select this option and keeps running regardless
of the camcorder’s operation.

will continue from the last recorded time code on the CF card. The
time code runs only while recording so clips recorded
consecutively on the same CF card will have continuous time
codes.

Setting the Time Code’s

[¤ TC/UB Setup]

[Time Code]

[Mode]

[Regen.]

[¤ TC/UB Setup]

[Time Code]

[Run]

[Rec Run]

Setting the Time Code

Setting the Time Code’s Initial Value

If you set the time code mode to [Preset], you can set the initial value of
the time code.

1 Open the time code [Setting] submenu.

[¤ TC/UB Setup] > [Time Code] > [Setting]

2 Select [Set] and then press SET.

• The time code setting screen appears with an orange selection frame
indicating the hours.

• To reset the time code to [00:00:00.00], select [Reset] instead. If the running mode is set to [Free Run], the
time code will be reset the moment you press SET and keep running continuously from 00:00:00.00.

3 Use the joystick (Ý) or SELECT dial to set the hours and press SET to move to the minutes.

4 Change the rest of the fields (minutes, seconds, frame) in the same way.

• Press the CANCEL button to close the screen without setting the time code.

5 Select [Set] and press SET to close the screen.

• If the running mode is set to [Free Run], the time code will start running from the selected time code the
moment you press SET.

[¤ TC/UB Setup]

[Time Code]

[Setting]

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Selecting Drop or Non-Drop Frame

When [w Other Functions] > [NTSC/PAL] is set to [NTSC], you can
select between a drop frame (DF) or non-drop frame (NDF) time code,
depending on how you plan to use your recordings.
In the following cases, the time code is set to non-drop frame (NDF) and
cannot be changed.

-[w Other Functions] > [NTSC/PAL] is set to [PAL]

-[w Other Functions] > [24.00P] is set to [On]

-[w Other Functions] > [NTSC/PAL] is set to [NTSC] and the frame rate

is set to 23.98P

1 Open the [DF/NDF] submenu.

[¤ TC/UB Setup] > [Time Code] > [DF/NDF]

2 Select [DF] or [NDF] and then press SET.

• The time code display will differ depending on the setting. When you select [DF], the time code will appear
as [00:00:00.00]; when you select [NDF], it will appear as [00:00:00:00].

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[¤ TC/UB Setup]

[Time Code]

[DF/NDF]

[DF]

Setting the Time Code

Putting the Time Code Display on Hold

If you set an assignable button to [Time Code Hold] (A 111), you can press the button to freeze the display of
the time code*. While the time code display is put on hold, [H] will appear on the screen next to the time code
and [HOLD] will appear on the rear panel.

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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 or TIME CODE terminal 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 time code is set to [Regen.].

P The time code is set to [Preset] and the running mode is set to [Rec Run].

F The time code is set to [Preset] and the running mode is set to [Free Run].

E Time code signal is coming from an external source.

H Time code display is on hold.

No icon Time code during clip playback.

NOTES

•When [w Other Functions] > [24.00P] is set to [On] or [w Other Functions] > [Frame Rate] is set to

[23.98P], the frames value in the time code runs from 0 to 23. When [Frame Rate] is set to [25.00P], [50.00i] or
[50.00P], it runs from 0 to 24. For other [Frame Rate] settings, it runs from 0 to 29.

• When you are using interval recording, frame recording or slow & fast motion recording mode, you cannot
select the [Free Run] running mode. Conversely, when you are using pre-recording mode, [Free Run] is set
automatically and cannot be changed.

• When you mix drop frame and non-drop frame time codes, there might be a discontinuity in the time code at
the point where the recording starts.

• As long as the built-in rechargeable lithium battery is charged and you selected the [Free Run] running mode,
the time code continues to run even if you disconnect all other power sources. However, this is less accurate
than when the camcorder is on.

• If you set an assignable button to [Time Code] (A 111), you can press the button to open the
[¤ TC/UB Setup] > [Time Code] submenu.

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Setting the User Bit

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
0 to 9 and the letters A to F.
If user bit information is being received along with an external time code,
you can also record the external user bit on the recording media.

Operating modes:

1 Open the user bit [Type] submenu.

[¤ TC/UB Setup] > [User Bit] > [Type]

2 Select the desired user bit type and press SET.

• Select [Setting] to set your own identification code, [Time] to use the time as user bit, or [Date] to use the
date as the user bit.

• If you selected [Time] or [Date], you do not need to perform the rest of the procedure. If you selected
[Setting], continue the procedure to set the identification code.

3 Select [Set] and then press SET.

• The user bit setting screen appears with an orange selection frame on the leftmost digit.

• To reset the user bit to [00 00 00 00], select [Reset] instead.

4 Use the joystick (Ý) or SELECT dial to select the first character and press SET to move to the next

digit.

• Change the rest of the digits in the same way.

• Press the CANCEL button to close the screen without setting the user bit.

5 Select [Set] and press SET to close the screen.

[¤ TC/UB Setup]

[User Bit]

[Type]

[Setting]

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Synchronizing with an External Device

Synchronizing with an External Device

Using genlock synchronization, you can synchronize this camcorder’s video signal to that of an external video
device. Similarly, using an external time code signal, you can synchronize this camcorder’s time code to the
external signal. Using the external time code signal with multiple cameras allows you to set up a multi-camera

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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 signal* through the GENLOCK
terminal or output the camcorder’s signal as a reference signal for an external device through the SYNC OUT
terminal.
When synchronizing a time code signal, use the TIME CODE terminal. Be sure to set the TIME CODE terminal to
input or output in advance.

Connect the external device to the camcorder as shown in the following diagram.

* For the reference video signal, you can use an analog blackburst or tri-level signal.

Connection Diagram

GENLOCK terminal

SYNC OUT terminal

TIME CODE terminal

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GENLOCK
synchronization

Reference Video Signal Input (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 0. The H phase can be adjusted within the range
of approximately ±0.4 H (HD equivalent).

Operating modes:

1 Open the [Genlock Adjust.] submenu.

[w Other Functions] > [Genlock Adjust.]

2 Adjust the phase to the desired level, select [Set] and then press

SET.

• Use the joystick (Ý) or SELECT dial to select the value for each field

and press SET to move to the next field.

Time code
synchronization

[w Other Functions]

[Genlock Adjust.]

Synchronizing with an External Device

Time Code Signal Input

An external SMPTE-standard LTC timing signal received from the TIME
CODE terminal will be recorded as the time code. The user bit of the
external timing signal can also be recorded. Before connecting the device,
set the TIME CODE terminal to input. Also, you must set the running
mode of the time code to [Free Run] (A 84).

Operating modes:

1 Open the [TC In/Out] submenu.

[¤ 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.

[¤ TC/UB Setup] > [User Bit] > [Rec Mode]

2 Select [External] and then press SET.

NOTES

• The Genlock signal synchronization stabilizes after approximately 10 seconds. When the camcorder locks on

an external Genlock signal, U will appear on the upper right of the screen.

• If the external Genlock signal is incorrect or there is no input signal, the external time code that is recorded
may be incorrect.

• While a time code signal is being received, the external time code’s drop-frame bit will be used (if the external
time code is non-drop frame, [NDF] will appear on the rear panel).

• 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 will be restored once you reconnect the cable.

- Turning the camcorder off/on

- Changing the operating mode to 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
[¤ TC/UB Setup] > [Time Code] submenu will be recorded instead.

• When the camcorder locks on an external time code signal, [EXT-LOCK] appears on the rear panel.

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[¤ TC/UB Setup]

[Time Code]

[TC In/Out]

[In]

[¤ TC/UB Setup]

[User Bit]

[Rec Mode]

[Internal]

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Synchronizing with an External Device

Reference Video Signal Output

You can output the camcorder’s video signal as a reference sync signal (analog blackburst or tri-level signal)
through the SYNC OUT terminal to synchronize an external device to this camcorder.

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Operating modes:

1 Open the [SYNC Output] submenu.

[¢ Video Setup] > [SYNC Output]

2 Select [HD Sync] (tri-level signal) or [Blk Burst]* (black burst) and

then press SET.

* Not available for 24.00P recordings.

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 [¤ TC/UB Setup] > [Time Code] > [TC In/Out] to
[Out] to change the TIME CODE terminal to output (A 89). If you set the [¢ Video Setup] > [SDI Output]
setting to [HD] or [SD], the embedded time code will be output from the HD/SD SDI terminal.

Operating modes:

NOTES

• The user bit of the time code signal is output while the camcorder is recording in mode or during

playback of a clip in mode. When [w Other Functions] > [24.00P] is set to [On] or [w Other
Functions] > [Frame Rate] is set to [23.98P] and the [¤ TC/UB Setup] > [User Bit] > [Output Mode]
setting is set to [Pulldown], the user bit will be 2:3 pulldown data. In other words, when a 23.98P or 24.00P
recording is output from the HD/SD SDI terminal, the signal is converted to 59.94i / 59.94P or 60.00i / 60.00P
using the 2:3 pulldown method. An external device can receive the data used in this conversion (2:3 pulldown
data) to convert the signal to the original 1080/23.98P or 1080/24.00P specifications.

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[¢ Video Setup]

[SYNC Output]

[Composite]

Recording Audio

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 commercially available microphones (XLR terminal, MIC terminal) or line
input (XLR terminal). You can select the audio input independently for channel 1 and channel 2.
An audio signal will also be output with the video signal from the HD/SD SDI terminal. You can record this audio
signal on an external recorder.

Operating modes:

Connecting an External Microphone or External Audio Input Source to the Camcorder

In order to use the XLR terminals, the monitor unit must be attached to the camcorder. The monitor unit features
two XLR terminals (CH1/CH2) that can be used to record audio independently to the two audio channels.
In addition to XLR microphones, you can also attach to the camcorder’s MIC terminal commercially available
condenser microphones with their own power supply and a ∅ 3.5 mm mini-stereo plug*. If the monitor unit is
attached to the camcorder, you can use the microphone holder on the monitor unit.

* For PAL recordings, use commercially available microphones with a cable no longer than 3 m.

Follow the procedure below to attach a microphone (refer also to the following illustration). To connect an
external device to the camcorder, plug the device’s cable into the camcorder’s XLR terminal (햵).

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1 Loosen the microphone lock screw (햲), open the microphone holder and insert the microphone (햳).

2 Tighten the lock screw and put the microphone cable through the microphone cable clamp under

the microphone holder (햴).

3 Plug the microphone cable into the desired XLR terminal (햵) or the MIC terminal (햶).

XLR terminals

MIC terminal

Microphone
lock screw

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Cable clamp

Recording Audio

Selecting the Audio Input from the XLR Terminals

Using the XLR terminals CH1 and CH2, you can record audio independently to the two audio channels from a
microphone or analog audio input source. Note that the camcorder’s MIC terminal is given priority over the XLR
terminals. To record audio from the XLR terminals, be sure not to connect any microphones to the MIC terminal.

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Switching Between Microphone and Line Input

Set the XLR terminal switch of the desired channel to LINE or MIC.

• 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.

• When using the XLR terminal to record to only one channel, use the
CH1 terminal.

Selecting the Recording Channel

You can select to which channel the camcorder will record audio.

1 Open the [XLR Rec Channel] submenu.

[¡ Audio Setup] > [Audio Input] > [XLR Rec Channel]

2 Select the desired option and then press SET.

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.

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CH1/CH2
ã
switches

XLR
terminal
switches

[¡ Audio Setup]

[XLR Rec Channel]

[Audio Input]

[CH1]

CH1/CH2
ã
dials

IMPORTANT

• When connecting a microphone or device that does not support phantom power, make sure to set the XLR
terminal switch to MIC or LINE, respectively. If you set the switch to MIC+48V, the microphone or device may
be damaged.

Recording Audio

Adjusting the Audio Level from the XLR Terminals

You can set the audio recording level for audio input from the XLR terminals to auto or manual for each channel.

Automatic Audio Level Adjustment

Set the ã switch of the desired channel to A (automatic) to let
the camcorder automatically adjust that channel’s audio level.

NOTES

• 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 to link the audio level adjustment of both channels.

Manual Audio Level Adjustment

You can set the audio level for each channel manually from -G to 18 dB.

1 Set the ã switch of the desired channel to M.
2 Turn the corresponding ã dial to adjust the audio level.

• For reference, the 0 corresponds to -G, 5 corresponds to 0 dB,

and 10 corresponds to +18 dB.

• As a guideline, adjust the audio recording level so that the audio level

meter on the screen or rear panel will go to the right of the 18 dB
mark (one mark right of the 20 dB mark) only occasionally.

• Closing the protective cover for XLR audio controls will prevent the

audio controls from being changed inadvertently.

CH1/CH2

ã

switches

CH1/CH2

ã

switches

CH1/CH2
ã
dials

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NOTES

• If at least one of the channels is set to manual audio level adjustment, you can also activate the audio peak
limiter to prevent audio distortions. When activated, the audio peak limiter will limit the amplitude of audio input
signals when they exceed -6 dBFS. Use the [¡ Audio Setup] > [Audio Input] > [Limiter] setting.

• We recommend using headphones when adjusting the audio level. If the input level is too high, audio may
become distorted even if the audio level indicator shows an appropriate level.

• If you set an assignable button to [Audio Level] (A 111), you can press the button to turn the onscreen audio
level indicator on and off.

Adjusting the Microphone’s Sensitivity

You can adjust the microphone’s sensitivity if the XLR terminal switch is set to MIC or MIC+48V.

1 Open the desired XLR terminal’s sensitivity submenu.

[¡ Audio Setup] > [Audio Input] > [XLR1 Mic Trimming] or [XLR2 Mic Trimming]

2 Select the desired level and then press SET.

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Recording Audio

Available Sensitivity Levels

+12 dB +6 dB 0 dB -6 dB -12 dB

[¡ Audio Setup]

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Activating the Microphone’s Attenuator

You can activate the microphone’s attenuator (20 dB) if the XLR terminal
switch is set to MIC or MIC+48V.

1 Open the desired XLR terminal’s microphone attenuator submenu.

[¡ Audio Setup] > [Audio Input] > [XLR1 Mic Att.] or
[XLR2 Mic Att.]

2 Select [On] and then press SET.

Adjusting the Audio Level from the MIC Terminal

You can adjust the audio recording level of a microphone attached to the
MIC terminal to auto or manual. You can set the audio level manually
within a range of 0 to 99.

1 Open the [MIC Mode] submenu.

[¡ Audio Setup] > [Audio Input] > [MIC Mode]

2 Select [Automatic] or [Manual] and then press SET.

• If you selected [Automatic], you do not need to perform the rest of the
procedure. If you selected [Manual], continue the procedure to set the
microphone’s audio recording level.

3 Open the [MIC Level] submenu.

[¡ Audio Setup] > [Audio Input] > [MIC Level]

4 Use the joystick (Ý) or SELECT dial to set the audio recording

level and then press SET.

• As a guideline, adjust the audio recording level so that the audio level
meter on the screen or rear panel will go to the right of the 18 dB
mark (one mark right of the 20 dB mark) only occasionally.

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[Audio Input]

[XLR1 Mic Trimming]
[XLR2 Mic Trimming]

[0 dB]

[¡ Audio Setup]

[Audio Input]

[XLR1 Mic Att.]
[XLR2 Mic Att.]

[Off]

[¡ Audio Setup]

[Audio Input]

[MIC Mode]

[Automatic]

[¡ Audio Setup]

[Audio Input]

[MIC Level]

[50]

NOTES

• When adjusting the audio level manually, you can activate the audio peak limiter with the [¡ Audio Setup] >
[Audio Input] > [Limiter] setting. When activated, the audio peak limiter will limit the amplitude of audio input
signals when they exceed -6 dBFS.

• We recommend using headphones when adjusting the audio level. If the input level is too high, audio may
become distorted even if the audio level indicator shows an appropriate level.

• If you set an assignable button to [Audio Level] (A 111), you can press the button to turn the onscreen audio
level indicator on and off.

Activating the Microphone’s Attenuator

If the audio level is too high and the sound sounds distorted, activate the
microphone attenuator (20 dB).

1 Open the [MIC Att.] submenu.

[¡ Audio Setup] > [Audio Input] > [MIC Att.]

2 Select [On] and then press SET.

Monitoring the Audio with Headphones

Connect headphones* to the × (headphone) terminal to monitor the
recorded audio. Press the HEADPHONE +/- buttons to adjust the volume.

* For PAL recordings, use commercially available headphones with a cable no longer

than 3 m.

NOTES

• You can also adjust the headphone volume with the [¡ Audio Setup]
> [Audio Output] > [Headphone Volume] setting.

Recording Audio

[¡ Audio Setup]

[Audio Input]

[MIC Att.]

[Off]

× (headphone)
terminal

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HEADPHONE +/­buttons

Selecting the Audio Channel

You can select the audio channel that is output from the × (headphone)
terminal.

Operating modes:

1 Open the [Channel] submenu.

[¡ Audio Setup] > [Audio Output] > [Channel]

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/All]: Audio from CH1 and CH2 is mixed and output from both the left and right audio channels.

NOTES

• If you set an assignable button to [Audio Output CH] (A 111), you can press the button to change the audio
channel directly.

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[¡ Audio Setup]

[Audio Output]

[Channel]

[CH1/CH2]

Using Metadata

Using Metadata

The camcorder automatically adds metadata to clips while they are being recorded. You can use the Canon XF
Utility software to check and search for specific metadata. You can also create and transfer a user memo

remotely using the Wi-Fi Remote application (A 49).

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Metadata Components

Metadata

User Memo: clip title, creator, location and description. – Ü

GPS information: altitude, latitude and longitude. Ü

Recording data: Shutter speed, ISO speed/gain value, etc. –

Unique Material Identifiers (UMID): country, organization
and user codes based on the SMPTE standard.

1

User memo files need to be created using the software and saved on the SD card in advance.

2

Only when an optional GP-E1 GPS Receiver is attached to the camcorder. While recording, GPS information is recorded
automatically by the camcorder (A 103).

3

GPS information can only be added to clips already recorded.

4

Recording data is logged automatically by the camcorder.

Operating modes:

Camcorder Canon XF Utility Wi-Fi Remote Canon XF Utility

2

4

Ü

(A 163)

Entering content Checking content

1

3

Ü

– – Ü

– – –

Ü Ü

Ü Ü

Setting a User Memo Created with Canon XF Utility

Before you can add a user memo, you must first install the Canon XF Utility software (A 143). 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 software, refer to the instruction manual that is installed with the Canon XF Utility
software (A 146).

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1Use Canon XF Utility to save a user memo to an SD card.

• For details, refer to

2 Insert the SD card into the SD card slot of the camcorder.

3 Open the metadata [Setting] submenu.

[w Other Functions] > [Set Metadata] > [Setting]

4 Select [SD Card] and then press SET.

5 Open the [User Memo] submenu.

[w Other Functions] > [Set Metadata] > [User Memo]

6 Select the file name of the desired user memo and then press SET.

•The Q icon appears on the right of the screen.

• Select [Off] to record clips without a user memo.

NOTES

• 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.

• You must set the user memo before you start recording for it to be added to
the clip. You cannot change the user memo already added to a clip using
the camcorder but you can do so with the

Managing User Memo Profiles

Canon XF Utility

in the Canon XF Utility Instruction Manual.

[w Other Functions]

[Set Metadata]

[Setting]

[SD Card]

[w Other Functions]

[Set Metadata]

[User Memo]

software.

Using Metadata

Setting a User Memo Using Wi-Fi Remote

After completing the necessary preparations (A 49), you can create a user memo profile and transfer it to the
camcorder from a Wi-Fi-enabled device using the Wi-Fi Remote application. Using the Wi-Fi Remote application
you have two additional advantages over user memos created with Canon XF Utility: you can change the user
memo of the last clip recorded, even if you did not specify a user memo in advance; and you can enter manually
the GPS information of your shooting location.

1 Press the [Metadata Input] tab on the Wi-Fi Remote screen.

2 Press [ Activate].

• Alternatively, on the camcorder, you can set [w Other Functions] > [Set Metadata] > [Setting] to [Remote].

3 Fill the necessary user memo and GPS information fields.

• You can press [Clear] to clear the information entered into each field.

4 Press one of the transfer options to transfer the metadata to the camcorder.

• [Metadata correctly transferred] will be displayed on the Wi-Fi Remote screen and the metadata will be
transferred and applied to the clips on the camcorder.

5 Press to close the message.

Options

[Apply from Next]: Adds the metadata you set in Wi-Fi Remote to all clips recorded after the transfer.

[Overwrite Prev.]: Only available after recording a clip. Adds the metadata you set in Wi-Fi Remote to all clips recorded

after the transfer and also to the last clip recorded (overwriting any user memo that may have been
recorded previously with the clip).

[Overwrite]: Only available while recording a clip. Adds the metadata you set in Wi-Fi Remote to the clip that is

being recorded (overwriting any previous user memo). It will also add this metadata to all clips
recorded after the transfer.

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NOTES

• The metadata sent to the camcorder from Wi-Fi Remote will be lost in the following cases.

- If the camcorder was turned off.

-If the [w Other Functions] > [Set Metadata] > [Setting] setting was changed.

• Metadata sent to the camcorder from Wi-Fi Remote will not be added to relay clips recorded before the switch
to the current CF card.

Colors Bars/Audio Reference Signal

Colors Bars/Audio Reference Signal

You can have the camcorder generate and record color bars and a 1 kHz audio reference signal and output
them from the HD/SD SDI terminal, HDMI OUT terminal, SYNC OUT terminal

1

Outputs color bars only.

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2

Outputs audio reference signal only.

Operating modes:

1

and × (headphone) terminal2.

Recording Color Bars

You can choose between SMPTE standard-definition color bars, EBU
color bars and ARIB multi-format HDTV color bars.

1 Open the color bars [Type] submenu.

[~ Camera Setup] > [Color Bars] > [Type]

2 Select the type of color bars and then press SET.

3 Open the [Enable] submenu to activate the color bars.

[~ Camera Setup] > [Color Bars] > [Enable]

4 Select [On] and then press SET.

• The selected color bars appear on the screen and will be recorded
when you press the START/STOP button.

• Turning the camcorder off or changing the operating mode to
mode will deactivate the color bars.

• Alternatively, if you set an assignable button to [Color Bars] (A 111),
you can press the button to activate the color bars.

[~ Camera Setup]

[Color Bars]

[Type]

[SMPTE] or [EBU]*

* Depending on the country/region

of purchase.

[~ Camera Setup]

[Color Bars]

[Enable]

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[Off]

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.

[¡ Audio Setup] > [Audio Input] > [1 kHz Tone]

2 Select the desired level and then press SET.

• Available levels are -12 dB, -18 dB and -20 dB.

• Select [Off] to turn off the signal.

• The signal is output at the selected level and will be recorded when you press the START/STOP button.

[¡ Audio Setup]

[Audio Input]

[1 kHz Tone]

[Off]

Video Scopes

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 appear in the viewfinder or on
an external monitor. In order to use the video scopes, the monitor unit must be attached to the camcorder.

* The edge monitor looks at the focus of the entire picture and displays the results as a waveform. The edge monitor is available

only in mode.

Displaying a Video Scope

Press the WFM button (waveform monitor or vectorscope) or EDGE
MON. button (edge monitor, only in mode).

• The waveform monitor will appear in a window on the lower right of the
screen.

• You can repeatedly press the WFM button to activate the video scopes
in the following sequence.

Waveform monitor  Vectorscope  Off

• Alternatively, you can display the video scopes using [w Other
Functions] > [WFM (LCD)] > [Setting]. Select [WFM] for the waveform
monitor, [VS] for the vectorscope or [Edge Mon.] for the edge monitor.

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Configuring the Waveform Monitor

The camcorder’s waveform monitor function offers 5 modes. You can also
change the gain.

Operating modes:

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1 Open the [Waveform Monitor] submenu.

[w Other Functions] > [WFM (LCD)] > [Waveform Monitor]

2 Select the desired option and then press SET.

• If you do not need to change the gain, you do not need to perform steps 3 and 4.

3 Open the waveform monitor [Gain] submenu.

[w Other Functions] > [WFM (LCD)] > [Gain] (under [Waveform Monitor])

4 Select [1x] or [2x] and then press SET.

Options

[Line]: Sets the waveform monitor to line display mode.

[Line+Spot]: The waveform of the area in the red frame is displayed in red on top of the [Line] mode waveform.

[Field]: Sets the waveform monitor to field display mode.

[RGB]: Functions like an RGB parade scope.

[YPbPr]: Functions like a YPbPr parade scope.

[w Other Functions]

[WFM (LCD)]

[Waveform Monitor]

[Line]

Video Scopes

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Configuring the Vectorscope

The camcorder’s vectorscope function offers 2 modes. You can also
change the gain.

Operating modes:

1 Open the [Vectorscope] submenu.

[w Other Functions] > [WFM (LCD)] > [Vectorscope]

2 Select the desired option and then press SET.

• If you do not need to change the gain, you do not need to perform steps 3 and 4.

3 Open the vectorscope [Gain] submenu.

[w 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.

[w Other Functions]

[WFM (LCD)]

[Vectorscope]

[Normal]

Configuring the Edge Monitor

Using this video scope allows you to focus with more precision. You can
use the edge monitor along with the other focus assistance functions
(A 78). The edge monitor features 2 modes.

[w Other Functions]

[WFM (LCD)]

Operating modes:

1 Open the [Edge Monitor] submenu.

[w Other Functions] > [WFM (LCD)] > [Edge Monitor]

2 Select the desired option and then press SET.

• If you do not need to change the gain, you do not need to perform steps 3 and 4.

3 Open the edge monitor [Gain] submenu.

[w Other Functions] > [WFM (LCD)] > [Gain] (under [Edge Monitor])

4 Select the desired gain value and then press SET.

Options

[Type 1]: The waveform that represents the focus of the entire picture is displayed in green. In addition, the waveform

of the area in the three red frames is displayed in red on top of the previous waveform.

[Type 2]: This mode displays the edge monitor with the 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.

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[Edge Monitor]

[Type 1]