Canon C500, C500 PL User Manual

PUB. DIE-0426-000

Digital Cinema Camera

Instruction Manual

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The warranty information for Australia and New Zealand is at the end of this Instruction Manual.

Important Usage Instructions

WARNING

2TO 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.

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	Digital Cinema Camera, EOS C500 / EOS C500	encouraged to try to correct the interference by
	PL Systems.	one or more of the following measures:
	This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC	• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
	Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
		• Increase the separation between the
	conditions: (1) This device may not cause
		equipment and receiver.
	harmful interference, and (2) this device must
		• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
	accept any interference received, including
		circuit different from that to which the receiver
	interference that may cause undesired
		is connected.
	operation.
		• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
	Note: This equipment has been tested and	technician for help.
	found to comply with the limits for class B digital	Use of shielded cable is required to comply with
	device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
		class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC
	These limits are designed to provideCOPYreasonable
	protection against harmful interference in a	Rules.
		Do not make any changes or modifications to
	residential installation. This equipment
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	generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
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		If such changes or modifications should be
	accordance with the instructions, may cause
		made, you could be required to stop operation
	harmful interference to radio communications.
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The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to disconnect the plug in case of an accident.

CAUTION:

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

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

EOS C500 / EOS C500 PL / CA-940 / 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.

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the literature accompanying the product.

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This product should be handed over to a designated collection point, e.g., on an authorized one-for-one basis when you buy a new similar product or to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) and batteries and accumulators. Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. Your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural resources.

For more information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, waste authority, approved scheme or your household waste disposal service or visit www.canon-europe.com/ environment.

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Important Safety Instructions

		In these safety instructions the word “apparatus”		A grounding type plug has two blades and a third
	4 refers to the Canon Digital Cinema Camera			grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
		EOS C500 / EOS C500 PL and all its accessories.		prong are provided for your safety. If the provided
	1.		Read these instructions.	plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
				electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
	2.		Keep these instructions.
				10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
	3.		Heed all warnings.
				pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
	4.		Follow all instructions.	receptacles, and the point where they exit from
	5.		Do not use this apparatus near water.	the apparatus.
				11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by
	6.		Clean only with dry cloth.
				the manufacturer.
	7.		Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
				12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
			accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
				when unused for long periods of time.
	8.		Do not install near any heat sources such as
				13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
			radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
				Servicing is required when the apparatus has
			apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
				been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
			heat.
				cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
	9.		Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
				or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
			or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
				apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,

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•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

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Highlights of the EOS C500/C500 PL

The Canon Digital Cinema Camera EOS C500/C500 PL has been designed with the discerning professional in mind. It is truly a cinematographer’s camera. The following are just some of the many features that will help turn your creative vision into reality.

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	Interchangeable lenses
	Enjoy the freedom of using interchangeable lenses		3G-SDI and MON. terminals
	to achieve exactly the look you want. The EOS C500		The camera features dual 3G-SDI terminals (A43)
	features an EF lens mount allowing you to use over		that can output 4K or 2K image data to an external
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	60 high-quality lenses from the Canon Cine Lens		recorder. The dual MON. terminals (A43) are
	series and EF Lens series. The EOS C500 PL		HD-SDI terminals that can output YCC 4:2:2 10-bit
	features a PL lens mount, allowing you to use a vast		2K or full HD video, allowing external live monitoring
	array of cinematography lenses compatible with a		during shoots using an external monitor with SDI
	Canon PL lens mount and other lenses commonly		input. Of course, both sets of terminals also output
	used in motion picture production.		audio, SMPTE time code (LTC) and user bit signals.
	4K, 2K and MXF modes		Canon Log gamma for spectacular dynamic range
	In 4K and 2K modes, the camera outputs image		The Canon Log gamma (A60) makes full use of
	data for recording with an external recorder. In 4K		the sensor to give your recordings amazing dynamic
	mode, the camera outputs Canon RAW image data,
			range. In 4K and 2K modes, the camera will always
	which is free of compression noise. In 2K mode, the		use Canon Log gamma. In MXF mode, you may
	camera outputs up to an RGB 4:4:4 12-bit signal. In		want to use CINEMA preset (A60) to set the
	MXF mode, the camera records HD audio and video		camera easily and quickly for shooting with Canon
	to CompactFlash (CF) cards. HD recordings are		Log gamma.
	saved as Material eXchange Format (MXF) files and		mode, you can select the system frequency, bit rate,
	4K Recording System with Cinema Quality
	Advanced 4K-compatible Super 35mm CMOS		resolution and frame rate of your recordings. These
	sensor		options allow you to choose from a total of 27
	The camera is equipped with a Super 35mm CMOS		different combinations.
	sensor that captures video at an effective pixel count		Recording media
	of 8.85 megapixels (4096x2160) and offers a center		Because there are two CF card slots, when one CF
	resolution of 1,800 TV lines*. Furthermore, thanks to		card slot becomes full, the recording will
	Canon’s high-sensitivity and low-noise technology,		automatically continue on the other one without
	the camera can record at ISO levels up to 20,000 - a		interruption when you use relay recording (A48). In
	level of sensitivity that must be seen to be believed!		addition, using double slot recording (A48) lets
	* Varies depending on the lens used.		you record the same clip simultaneously to both CF
			cards.
	are compatible with major non-linear editing (NLE)
	software. For example, you can use these MXF files		Operability and Adaptability
	as proxy video for your NLE software. Furthermore,		Freely customizable compact design
	even in 4K and 2K modes, the camera can record
			The modular components, including the supplied
	MXF files on a CF card.
			handle unit and monitor unit will let you expand and
	Multitude of recording options
			adapt the configuration to match your shooting
	The camera offers you numerous options when it		conditions (A34). The articulated monitor unit can
	comes to the video configuration of your recordings.		be rotated 270° for maximum convenience. The
	When recording in 4K or 2K mode, you can select		10.1-cm (4-in.) LCD screen with 100% coverage
	the recording mode (RAW, HRAW, RGB 4:4:4 12-		ensures that you can compose your shots with
	bit, RGB 4:4:4 10-bit or YCC 4:2:2 10-bit), system		ease.

frequency (59.94 Hz, 50.00 Hz, 24.00 Hz), resolution (various settings from 1920x1080 to 4096x2160) and frame rate (various settings from 23.98P up to 59.94P). This allows you to select a video configuration to suit your needs from a total of 44 different combinations. When recording in MXF

		Pro-level connectivity		Other Features
		In addition to the 3G-SDI terminals mentioned		Special recording modes
		previously, the HD/SD SDI terminal can output YCC
				The special recording modes (A105) give you more
		4:2:2 10-bit (8-bit effective) HD/SD video as well as
				creative control over your recordings. You can create
		audio and time code signals. Genlock
				a slow motion or fast motion effect in your
		synchronization (A88), the TIME CODE terminal
				recordings, record a certain number of frames at a
		(A89, 91) and SYNC OUT terminal allow the
				set interval (ideal for nature shots and other subjects
	6 camera to be part of any multi-camera shooting
				with little movement) or record a certain number of
		setup.		frames every time you press a button (ideal for stop
		Customization
				motion animation).
		The camera features several customization options.		Software for aiding the production workflow
		You can assign often-used functions to assignable
				The Cinema RAW Development software, which
		buttons (A111) so that you can call up those
				can be downloaded from your local Canon Web site,
		functions with the press of a single button. You can
				can develop the 4K RAW data recorded with an
		also register frequently-used menu settings in an
				external recorder and export it as a standard file type
		easy-to-access personal menu (My Menu, A32).
				such as DPX. This helps make a smooth transition to
		Custom functions (A123) and custom onscreen
				the color grading process.
		displays (A123) give you even more freedom to
				Audio
		control many aspects of the camera’s operation.
		During MXF mode, with custom picture settings		Sound is recorded as 2-channel linear PCM audio
		(A114), you can enjoy unparalleled image control		(16-bit/48 kHz). You can use the MIC terminal for
		to deliver the “look” you want by adjusting		microphones with a Ø 3.5 mm mini-stereo plug or the
		parameters, such as gamma and sharpness. The		two XLR audio input terminals (with phantom power
		custom picture settings can be recorded onto an SD		supply) when recording.
		card, which allows multiple C500 / C500 PL cameras		Video scopes
		or C300 / C300 PL camcorders to use the same		Check the brightness of the image using the
		settings, or embedded in the recording itself		waveform monitor (A100), the color of the image
		(A116, 136, 164).		using the vectorscope (A101), or the focus using
		Remote operation via Wi-Fi		the edge monitor (A101).
		You can attach the optional WFT-E6 Wireless File
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Transmitter to the camera and operate it remotely via Wi-Fi using the Wi-Fi Remote application (A51). 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.

Table of Contents

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	1. Introduction 11						Preparing Recording Media 45
	About this Manual 11						Inserting a CF Card	45
							Checking the Status of the CF Card Slots				45
	Conventions Used in this Manual				11
	Supplied Accessories		13				Removing a CF card	46
							Inserting and Removing an SD Card		46
	Names of Parts	14
	Terminals 19						Initializing the Recording Media 47
	Monitor Unit	20					Switching Between the CF Card Slots		48
	Handle Unit 22						Selecting the CF Card Recording Method				48
	4K Workflow Overview		23				Checking the Available Recording Time for CF
							Cards 49
	2. Preparations 25						Recovering Data on the CF Card 49
	Preparing the Power Supply			25			Adjusting the Black Balance 50
	Using a Battery Pack		25				Remote Operation Via the Wi-Fi Remote
	Using a Household Power Outlet				27		Application 51
							Preparing the System for Wi-Fi Remote			51
	Turning the Camera On and Off				28
	Date, Time and Language Settings 29						3. Recording 53
	Setting the Date and Time			29
							Recording Video 53
	Changing the Time Zone 29
							reparing to Record	53
	Displaying the Date and Time while Recording					30
							Recording 53
	Changing the Language 30
							Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote			54
	Using the Menus 31
							Onscreen Displays	57
	Selecting an Option from the Menu 31
							Rear Panel Displays	59
	Using the Customized Submenu (My Menu) 32
							Canon Log Gamma and CINEMA Preset				60
	Preparing the Camera		34
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	Preparing the Lens 34						Checking Clips Recorded with Canon Log Gamma
							(View Assistance) 60
	Attaching and Removing the Monitor Unit 37
							Using the Internal Cooling Fan 61
	Using the Viewfinder		38
							Video Configuration: Type of Recording,
	Using the LCD Panel		39
							Resolution and Frame Rate 62
	Adjusting the Viewfinder/LCD Screen 40
							Selecting the Video Configuration for 4K and 2K
	Using a Tripod 40
							Modes 62
	Attaching the Handle Unit			41
							Selecting the Video Configuration for MXF
	Attaching a Shoulder Strap			41
							Mode 65
	Removing and Attaching the Terminal Covers					42
							Changing Main Camera Functions with the FUNC.
	Connecting to a 4Kor 2K-Compatible External
							Button 67
	Recorder 43						Using the Direct Setting Mode 67
							Shutter Speed 68
							Changing the Shutter Speed Mode and Value 69
							Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote			69
							ISO Speed/Gain 71
							Changing the ISO Speed or Gain Value			71
							Using the Control Dial 72
							Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote			72

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ND Filter 73			Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal		99
Using the ND Filter 73			Recording Color Bars 99
Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote		73	Recording an Audio Reference Signal 99
2Adjusting the Aperture	74		Video Scopes 100
Using the Control Dial 74			Displaying a Video Scope 100
Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote		74	Configuring the Waveform Monitor		100
White Balance 76			Configuring the Vectorscope	101
Setting the White Balance	76		Configuring the Edge Monitor	101
Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote		77	Adding Marks while Recording MXF Clips			102
Adjusting the Focus 79			Adding Shot Marks while Recording		102
Adjusting the Focus Manually 79			Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote			102

2Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote 79					Adding an $Mark or %Mark to the Last Clip
Using the Focus Assistance Functions				80	Recorded 103
Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns				82	Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote			103
Displaying Onscreen Markers		82			Reviewing an MXF Clip 104
Displaying Zebra Patterns 83			COPY			105
					Special Recording Modes
Setting the Time Code 84					Interval Recording Mode	105
Selecting the Running Mode 84					Frame Recording Mode	106
Selecting Drop or Non-Drop Frame 85					Slow & Fast Motion Mode 108
Putting the Time Code Display on Hold				85	Pre-recording Mode 110
Setting the User Bit 87					4. Customization 111
Synchronizing with an External Device				88
Connecting an External Device		88			Assignable Buttons 111
Reference Video Signal Input (Genlock					Changing the Assigned Function		111
Synchronization)	88				Using an Assignable Button 112
Time Code Signal Input	89				Custom Picture Settings	114
Reference Video Signal Output		90			Selecting Custom Picture Files 114
Time Code Signal Output 91					Editing a Custom Picture File’s Settings			114
Recording Audio 92					Renaming Custom Picture Files		115
Connecting an External Microphone or External					Protecting Custom Picture Files		115
Audio Input Source to the Camera 92					Transferring Custom Picture Files		115
Selecting the Audio Input from the XLR					Embedding Custom Picture Settings in a
Terminals 93					Recording 117
Adjusting the Audio Level from the XLR					Available Custom Picture Settings 117
Terminals 94					Customizing Functions and Onscreen
Adjusting the Audio Level from the MIC
					Displays 123
Terminal 95					Customizing Functions	123
Monitoring the Audio with Headphones				96	Customizing Onscreen Displays		123
Using Metadata 97					Saving and Loading Camera Settings 125
Setting a User Memo Created with Canon XF					Saving Camera Settings to an SD Card			125
Utility 97					Loading Camera Settings from an SD Card 125
Setting a User Memo Using Wi-Fi Remote 98

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5. Playback 127

Developing RAW Clips

150

Playing Back MXF Clips 127

System Requirements

150

Installing and Uninstalling Cinema RAW

Clip Index Screen

127

Playing Back Clips

128

Development (Windows)

150

Installing and Uninstalling Cinema RAW

Onscreen Displays

129

Development (Mac OS)

151

Playback Controls

130

Viewing the Software Instruction Manual

151

Audio Output

131

Saving MXF Clips to a Computer 152

MXF Clip Operations

132

System Requirements

152

Using the Clip Menu

132

Installing and Uninstalling Canon XF Utility

Displaying Clip Information 133

(Windows)

153

Adding $ Marks or %Marks

134

Installing and Uninstalling Canon XF Utility

Deleting $ Marks or % Marks

134

(Mac OS)

155

Copying Clips

135

Viewing the Software Instruction Manuals

158

Deleting Clips

136

Deleting the User Memo and GPS

7. Photos 159

Information 136

Taking

hotos 159

Copying a Custom Picture File Embedded in a

Taking Photos in CAMERA Mode

159

Clip 136

Capturing Photos in MEDIA Mode

159

Displaying an Index Screen of Shot Marks

137

Photo Playback

161

Displaying a Frame Index Screen of a Single

Displaying the [Photos] Index Screen 161

Clip 138

Viewing Photos

161

Adding Shot Marks

138

Photo Operations

162

Deleting Shot Marks

139

Using the Photo Menu

162

Changing a Clip’s Thumbnail 139COPY

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Deleting Photos

6. External Connections 141

Protecting Photos 163

Copying Custom Picture Files

164

Video Output Configuration 141

Photo Numbering 165

Video Configuration and Video Output

Configuration for 4K and 2K Modes

141

8. Additional Information 167

Video Output Configuration for MXF Mode

143

Menu Options 167

Connecting to an External Monitor 144

Displaying the Status Screens

178

Connection Diagram 144

Troubleshooting

184

Using the MON. 1 and MON. 2 Terminals

145

List of Messages 187

Using the HD/SD SDI Terminal

147

Handling Precautions

191

Using the HDMI OUT Terminal

147

Maintenance/Others

194

Using the SYNC OUT Terminal

147

Optional Accessories

197

Selecting the Resizing Method for SD Video 148

Specifications 200

Superimposing Onscreen Displays to Appear on

Index

205

an External Monitor 149

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1	Introduction

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About this Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Canon EOS C500/C500 PL. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camera and retain it for future reference. Should the camera fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (A184).

Conventions Used in this Manual

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

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

•A: Reference page number.

•2: Text that applies only to the model shown in the icon.

•The following terms are used in this manual.

“Screen” refers to the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen.

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

“Recording media” refers to CF cards and SD cards.

•Photographs in the manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera. Some screenshots have been altered to make them easier to read.

•Illustrations in the manual show the anon E S 500 camera with a Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens attached.

About this Manual

The arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections. For a detailed explanation on how to use the menus, refer to Using the

12Menus (A31). For a concise summary of all available menu options and settings, refer to the appendix Menu Options (A167).

Setting the Time Code

Operating modes

indicates that a function is available in the operating mode (the two icons left of the dividing bar) and system priority (the three icons to the right of the dividing bar) indicated and indicates that the

function is not available. For a detailed explanation, refer to Turning the Camera On and Off (A28) and Selecting the System Priority (A62, 65).

While recording, the camera can generate a time code signal and embed it in your recordings. You can have the camera output the time code signal from the 3G-SDI terminals, MON. terminals, HD/SD SDI terminal or TIME

84CODE terminal (A91). In addition, you can superimpose the time code on video output from the HDMI OUT terminal or SYNC OUT terminal. While playing back video recorded on a CF card, you can output the time code on the CF card from the HD/SD SDI terminal or TIME CODE terminal. Additionally, you can superimpose the time code on the picture from the HDMI OUT terminal or SYNC OUT terminal. For recordings with a frame rate of 29.97P, 59.94i or 59.94P, you can also select between a drop frame and non-drop frame time code.

To synchronize the camera s time code to an external time code generator, refer to Synchronizing with an External Device (A88).

Operating modes:

Selecting the Running Mode

[¤TC/UB Setup]

4 Select the desired option and then press SET.

	During MXF mode, you can select the running mode of the camera s time
	code. During 4K and 2K modes, the running mode will be set to [Free		[Time Code]
	Run] during normal shooting and slow & fast recording mode; it will be set
	to [Rec Run] during interval recording and frame recording modes. ou		[Mode]
	can set the time code s initial value, however, by performing the procedure
	in the following section Setting the Time Code s Initial Value.
	1 Open the time code [Mode] submenu.		[Preset]
	[¤TC/UB Setup] >[Time Code] >[Mode]
	2 Select the desired option and then press SET.		[¤TC/UB Setup]
	€ 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		[Time Code]
	code s initial value, see the following section Setting the Time Code s
	Initial Value.		[Run]
	3 After you select [Preset], open the time code [Run] submenu.
	[¤TC/UB Setup] >[Time ode] >[Run]		[Free Run]
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Options

[Preset]: The time code starts from an initial value you can select in advance. The default initial time code is 00:00:00.00. The time 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 camera s operation.

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

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

Supplied Accessories

The following accessories are supplied with the camera.

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Monitor Unit

BP-955 Battery Pack

(incl. terminal cover)

DC-940 DC Cable

(incl. cable tie)

Tape Measure Hooks1 (x 2)

Handle Unit		Body Cap1

Eye Cup Viewfinder Cap

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

Tripods

Canon XF Utilities Disc3

Battery Charger CG-940

(incl. power cord)

CA-940 Compact Power Adapter

(incl. power cord)

WFT Attachment Bracket2

1 Comes pre-attached to the camera.

2 Used to secure the optional WFT-E6 Wireless File Transmitter, when it is attached to the camera.

3 The Canon XF Utilities Disc includes software for saving and managing MXF clips on a computer. For details on installing the software, refer to Saving MXF Clips to a Computer (A152). For more information on the functions, refer to the ‘Canon XF Utility Instruction Manual’ (PDF file) after you install the software.

Names of Parts

Names of Parts

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1	MAGN. (magnification) button (A80)/		10	Control dial (A72, 74)
	Assignable button 1 (A111)		11	STATUS button (A178)
2	PEAKING button (A80) /		12	Å(white balance adjustment) button (A76)/
	Assignable button 2 (A111)			INDEX button (A128)/Ñ(stop) button (A128)
3	ND FILTER +/- buttons (A73)		13	u(review recording) button (A104)/Ò
4	ZEBRA button (A83)/			(play/pause) button (A128)
	Assignable button 3 (A111)		14	LENS EXCHANGE button (A36)/Assignable
5	WFM (waveform monitor) button (A100)/			button 5 (A111)
	Assignable button 4 (A111)		15	LUT (lookup table) button (A146)/Assignable
6	Qswitch (A28)			button 6 (A111)
7	Tally lamp (A53)		16	CUSTOM PICTURE button (A114)

8DISP. (display) button (A57,129)/BATT. INFO (battery information) button (A26)

9SELECT dial/SET button (A31)

Names of Parts

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17

Terminals

(A19)

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17 MIC (microphone) terminal (A92)	18 GRIP terminal

This terminal is the same as the grip unit connection terminal on the C300 / C300 PL camcorder.

Names of Parts

2 3

16

19

23

2EF Lens mount

19Mount handle (A35)

20EF Lens mount index (A34)

21EF-S Lens mount index (A34)

22EF Lens contacts (A34)

23START/STOP button (A53)

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21

	22		23
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	3 L Lens mount
	24	Bayonet ring handles (A37)
	25	L Lens index pin (A37)
	26	Bayonet ring (A37)

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25

26

Names of Parts

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	17
27	40
28	41
29
30	42

	31				43
	32
	33				44
	34
					45
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36
37
38		46	47	48	49
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27	Viewfinder unit			41	Rear panel (A59)
28	Viewfinder unit LOCK/RELEASE screw (A194)			42	MON./3G-SDI terminal cover (A43)
29			(rear panel’s backlight) button (A59)	43	CF card slot cover switches for CF card slots
30	FUNC. (main functions) button (A67)				A (top) and B (bottom) (A45)
31	START/STOP button (A53)			44	RESET button (A186)
32	Joystick (A31)/SET button (A31)			45	SLOT SELECT (CF card slot selection) button
33	CANCEL button (A31)				(A48, 128)
34	MENU button (A31)			46	CF card release buttons for CF card slots A (top)
35	CF card slot covers for CF card slots A (top) and				and B (bottom) (A46)
	B (bottom)			47	BATT. OPEN (open battery compartment) switch
36	CF card slots A (top) and B (bottom) (A45)				(A26)
37	RELEASE (battery release) latch (A26)			48	Battery compartment cover (A26)
38	Battery compartment			49	CF2(CF card slot A) and CF3(CF card slot B)
39	Viewfinder (A38, 40)				access indicators (A45)
40	Dioptric adjustment dial (A38)

Names of Parts

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	51
	52
	53
50	54
	53

50	Tape measure hooks		53	Strap mounts (A41)
	Use the hooks to accurately measure the distance		54	Accessory shoe with mounting hole for
	from the focal plane.			0.64 cm (1/4 in.) screws
51	Focal plane marks	COPY
				For attaching accessories such as the optional
52	Socket for the WFT Attachment Bracket (A51)			VL-10Li II Battery Video Light.
					57

58

55

56

55	TB-1 Tripod Base for tripods with 0.95 cm (3/8 in.)	57	Attachment sockets for the optional TA-100 Tripod
	screws (A40)		Adapter (A40)
56	Tripod socket (A40)	58	Tripod base screws (A40)

Names of Parts

Terminals

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	59			69
	60
	61
	62			70
	63
	64
	65			71
	66
	67			72
	68	COPY72 SD card slot (A46)
63	GENLOCK terminal (A88)
59	EXT (modular unit) terminals 1 and 2 (A37)		65	HD/SD SDI terminal (A147)
60	REMOTE terminal		66	SD card access indicator (A46)
	For connecting commercially available remote		67	×(headphone) terminal (A96)
	controllers.		68	DC IN terminal (A27)
61	SYNC OUT (synchronizing signal output) terminal		69	WFT terminal (A51)
	(A90,147)		70	MON. (external monitor) terminals 1 and 2 (A43)
62	HDMI OUT terminal (A147)		71	3G-SDI terminals 1 and 2 (A43)
64	TIME CODE terminal (A89, 91)

Names of Parts

Monitor Unit

20

Operation panel

(A21)

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1LCD panel

2MIRROR button (A39)

3 Microphone lock screw (A92)

4Microphone holder (A92)

5 Microphone cable clamp (A92)

6XLR terminals CH1 (right) and CH2 (left) (A92)

1

2

3

4

5

6

Names of Parts

Operation panel

21

13 14 15 16 17

18

	7	19
	8
	9
	10
	11	20
	12

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7	DISP. (display) button (A57, 129)				16	Ù(skip forward) button (A130)/
8	Ñ(stop) button (A128)/					Assignable button 15 (A111)
	Assignable button 14 (A111)				17	XLR terminal switches for CH1 (top) and CH2
9	WFM (waveform monitor) button (A100)/					(bottom) (A93)
	Assignable button 8 (A111)				18	Protective cover for XLR audio controls (A94)
10	Ú(skip backward) button (A130)/				19	ãswitches for CH1 (top) and CH2
	Assignable button 13 (A111)					(bottom) (A94)
11	EDGE MON. (edge monitor) button (A100)/				20	ãdials for CH1 (top) and CH2 (bottom)
	Assignable button 9 (A111)					(A94)
12	INDEX button (A128)				21	START/STOP button (A53)
13	Ø(fast reverse playback) button (A130)/				22	MENU button (A31)
	Assignable button 10 (A111)				23	Joystick (A31)/SET button (A31)
14	Ò(play/pause) button (A128)/				24	CANCEL button (A31)
	Assignable button 11 (A111)

15×(fast playback) button (A130)/ Assignable button 12 (A111)

Names of Parts

Handle Unit

22	1	3

2

4

1 Mounting hole for 0.64 cm (1/4 in.) screws

2Front accessory shoe

3 Top accessory shoe

4Lock screw (A41)

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4K Workflow Overview

4K Workflow Overview

The following illustrates the typical 4K workflow for this camera.

Operating modes:				23
Recording		Post-production
		RAW data	Full-quality
			data
3G-SDI
connection	External 4K	Cinema	Color
		RAW
	recorder		grading
		Development
	RAW recording
				EDL
		Proxy data

Shoot in 4K mode (A62) andCOPYrecord 4K RAW data using an external recorder connected to the camera’s 3G-SDI terminals (A43).

Insert a CF card into the camera to record an MXF clip simultaneously with the 4K RAW data (A64).

Develop the RAW data using the Cinema RAW Development software (A150) to generate fullquality data.

•You can also generate proxy data with the software.

Transfer the MXF file or proxy data generated by the software to your NLE system and edit offline (A152).

Perform color grading based on the full-quality data and the edit decision list (EDL) created fromNLE

offline editing.

4K Workflow Overview

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2	Preparations

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Preparing the Power Supply

You can power the camera using a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. If you connect the compact power adapter to the camera while a battery pack is attached, the camera will draw power from the power outlet.

Charge battery packs before use. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a fully charged battery pack, refer to Charging Times (A198) and Recording and Playback Times (A198).

Using a Battery Pack

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

*The optional BP-970G / BP-975 Battery Pack was not originally designed for use with this camera. Because of its size, you will not be able to close the battery compartment cover when using one (A192).

3Attach the battery pack to the batteryCOPYcharger.

•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. CHARGE indicator

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 camera.

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 Battery Pack (A191).

•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.

Preparing the Power Supply

Attaching the Battery Pack

1		Set the Qswitch to OFF.
2		Slide the BATT. OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow and open
26		the battery compartment cover.
3		Insert the battery pack all the way into the compartment as shown
		in the illustration and press it gently toward the left until it clicks.
4		Close the battery compartment cover.

Removing the Battery Pack
1	Set the Qswitch to OFF.
2	Slide the BATT. OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow and open
	the battery compartment cover.	COPY
3	Holding down the RELEASE latch, slide the battery pack toward the
	right and then pull it out.
4	Close the battery compartment cover.

Checking the Remaining Battery Charge

When the camera is turned on, you can check the remaining battery

charge by looking at any recording/playback screen or the [Battery/Hour Meter] status screen (A182). When the camera is turned off, use one of the following methods to check the approximate remaining battery charge.

For batteries compatible with Intelligent System, press the CHECK button. An indicator will light for approximately 3 seconds and show the approximate remaining battery charge.

0-25%

CHECK button

26-50%

51-75%

76-100%

Battery charge indicator

Press the BATT. INFO button to display the remaining battery level indicator (displays for 5 seconds). Depending on the battery life, the battery information may not be displayed.

NOTES

Preparing the Power Supply

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•The first time you use a battery pack, fully charge it and then use the

camera 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 (A182) or the battery information screen (press the BATT. INFO button while the camera 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 camera directly from a power outlet using the supplied CA-940 Compact Power Adapter and DC-940 DC Cable.

1	Set the Qswitch to OFF.
2	Connect the DC cable to the DC IN terminal on the
	camera.
3	Connect the power cord to the compact power
	adapter and plug it into a power outlet.
4	Connect the DC cable to the compact power adapter.
	• You can use the supplied cable tie to secure the
	cable and prevent the plug from being accidentally
	disconnected.	COPYDC IN

terminal

IMPORTANT

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

NOTES

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

Preparing the Power Supply

Turning the Camera On and Off

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

28 To turn on the camera
	Set the Qswitch to CAMERA for	mode or MEDIA for
	mode.

• If a message appears prompting you to open the MON./3G-SDI terminal cover, open the cover to shoot in 4K or 2K mode.

CAMERA mode	MEDIA mode: Allows you to play
	back recordings made on a CF card.

To turn off the camera

Set the Qswitch to OFF.

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[wOther 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

	Date, Time and Language Settings
	Setting the Date and Time
	You will need to set the date and time of the camera before you can start using it. When the camera’s clock is			29
	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:

1Push 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).

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

•You can also change the date and time later on (not during the initial setup) with the [wOther 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 (A193) and set the time zone, date and time again.

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 [wOther 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.

[wOther Functions]

Date, Time and Language Settings

Displaying the Date and Time while Recording

[£LCD/VF Setup]

		You can display the date and time on the screen.
	30 Operating modes:					[Custom Display 2]
						[Date/Time]
		1	Press the MENU button.
	2		Push the joystick up/down or turn the SELECT dial to select			[Off]
			[£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 camera is English. You can change it to

	German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese,					[Language !]
	Korean or Japanese. Please note that some settings and screens will be
	displayed in English, regardless of the language setting.					[English]
	Operating modes:
	1	Press the MENU button.
	2	Push the joystick up/down or turn the SELE T dial to select [wOther Functions].
	3	Select [Language !] in a similar fashion.
	4	Push the joystick up/down or turn the SELECT dial to select a language.
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		Press SET to change the language and then press the MENU button to close the menu.