Canon ME20F-SH, ME200S-SH Instruction Manual

Multi-Purpose Camera

Instruction Manual

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Multi-Purpose Camera, ME20F-SH / ME200S-SH 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.

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Highlights of the ME20F-SH

The Canon ME20F-SH Multi-Purpose Camera boasts numerous features that allow it to excel in a variety of situations. The following highlights some of the ways that this camera can meet your needs.

HD Video

High-sensitivity 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor and DIGIC DV 4 image processor

The camera is equipped with a high-sensitivity 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor that features improved noise reduction circuitry and pixels measuring a relatively large 19 μm* square in size. Combined with the DIGIC DV 4 image processor, the camera is capable of shooting video in dim environments (minimum subject illumination: 0.0005 lux**) with little video noise.

* Micrometer. Also referred to as a micron, it is one

millionth of a meter.

** Under the following conditions: color, no light

accumulation, f/1.2, shutter speed 1/30, 50 IRE, maximum gain 75 dB (ISO equivalent of 4 million).

Interchangeable lenses

Enjoy the versatility of using interchangeable lenses to achieve the look you want. The camera is equipped with an EF lens mount, which allows you to use a variety of high-quality lenses (EF Lens, EF-S Lens or EF Cinema Lens series). For more details on compatible lenses, visit your local Canon website.

HD video output and versatile video configuration

The camera will output HD video from the 3G/ HD-SDI terminals and HDMI OUT terminal to be recorded with an external video recorder. Before you shoot, you can select the system frequency (50.00 Hz or 59.94 Hz), resolution and frame rate. These settings collectively comprise the video configuration (A 32) and you can select a configuration that best suits your needs.

Adaptability to a wide range of lighting conditions

Although the camera excels in low-light environments, thanks to the aforementioned technology behind the CMOS sensor, it is wellequipped to shoot in other lighting conditions. When the shooting environment is too bright, you can employ the ND filter (A 41), which is

available in two density levels, to help manage the brightness. Oppositely, you can shoot in dark environments by using infrared mode (A 51).

Operability and Customization

Enhanced automatic functions

The camera is equipped with various automatic functions to help achieve the picture you desire. These include the following: automatic exposure, which is controlled through the linked settings of the aperture, gain, shutter speed and ND filter; push auto iris (A 37) to temporarily adjust the aperture automatically; automatic white balance (A 42) to let the camera continuously adjust the optimal white balance setting; and one-shot AF (A 46) to have the camera focus automatically one time after you press a button.

Remote operation

You can connect the optional RC-V100 Remote Controller (A 52) to the camera to control it from a distance. The remote controller allows you to control many of the camera's settings.

Assignable buttons

You can assign often-used functions to assignable buttons (A 54) so that you can call up those functions with the press of a single button.

Custom picture settings and Canon Log gamma

With custom picture settings (A 56), you can enjoy unparalleled image control to deliver the look you want by adjusting parameters, such as gamma and sharpness. You can even select the Canon Log and Wide DR gamma settings found on Canon Cinema EOS cameras.

Highlights of the ME200S-SH

The Canon ME200S-SH Multi-Purpose Camera boasts numerous features that allow it to excel in a variety of situations. The following highlights some of the ways that this camera can meet your needs.

Video Quality and High Sensitivity

High-sensitivity Super 35mm CMOS sensor

The camera is equipped with a high-sensitivity Super 35mm CMOS sensor. The sensor's excellent low-noise performance combined with the DIGIC DV 4 image processor will allow you to get impressive results even when shooting in low-light situations.

Flexibility and Power of Expression

Interchangeable lenses

HD video output and versatile video configuration

camera continuously adjust the optimal white balance setting. The camera also features Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology and offers two convenient autofocus functions: Continuous AF (A 48) to have the camera keep focusing automatically on the subject at the center of the screen, and one-shot AF (A 46) to use the autofocus only one time, when you press a button.

Remote operation

You can connect the optional RC-V100 Remote Controller (A 52) to the camera to control it from a distance. The remote controller allows you to control many of the camera's settings.

Assignable buttons

You can assign often-used functions to assignable buttons (A 54) so that you can call up those functions with the press of a single button.

Custom picture settings and Canon Log gamma

Operability and Customization

Enhanced automatic functions

1. Introduction 7

Introduction 7

Supplied Accessories 7 Conventions Used in this Manual 7

Safety and Handling Precautions 9 Names of Parts 10

Example Configuration 15

2. Preparations 16

Preparing the Power Supply 16

Using the DC IN 1 Terminal 16 Using the DC IN 2 Terminal 17 Turning the Camera On and Off 18

Connecting to an External Monitor 19

Connection Diagram 19

Date and Time Settings 20 Using the Menu 21

Selecting an Option from the Menu 21

Preparing the Camera 23

Adjusting the Black Balance 23 Preparing the Lens 24 Overview of Connecting to External

Devices 26

Installing the Camera 27

3. Shooting Video and Shooting Functions 28

Shooting Video 28

Onscreen Displays 29

Video Configuration: System Frequency,

Frame Rate and Resolution 32

Selecting the System Frequency 32 Selecting the Frame Rate 32 Selecting the Resolution 32

Setting the Camera Mode 34 Adjusting Main Camera Functions with the

Joystick 35

Adjusting the Aperture 36

Manual Aperture 36 Momentary Automatic Aperture - Push

Auto Iris 37 Exposure Compensation - AE Shift 37 Light Metering Mode 38

Gain 39

Manual Adjustment 39 Auto Gain Control (AGC) Limit 39

Shutter Speed 40 ND Filter 41

White Balance 42

Auto White Balance (AWB) 42 Custom White Balance 43 Color Temperature/Preset White

Balance 43

Adjusting the Focus 45

Manual Focus 46 One-Shot AF 46 i Continuous AF 48

Aspect Markers 50 Infrared Mode 51 Using the Optional RC-V100 Remote

Controller 52

4. Customization 54

Assignable Buttons 54

Changing the Assigned Function 54 Using an Assignable Button 55

Custom Picture Settings 56

Selecting Custom Picture Files 56 Editing a Custom Picture File’s

Settings 57

Available Custom Picture Settings 58

Customizing Onscreen Displays 61

5. External Connections 62

Connecting to an External Recorder 62

Outputting a Recording Command to an

External Recorder 62

Synchronizing with an External

Device 64

Audio Input and Output 65

Audio Input 65 Audio Output 65

Menu Options 66

6. Additional Information 66

Troubleshooting 73

Onscreen Warning Displays and

Messages 73

Maintenance/Others 75 Optional Accessories 76 Specifications 77 Appendix: Compatible Lenses and

Functions 79 Appendix: Physical Measurements 80 Index 82

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Canon ME20F-SH / ME200S-SH. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camera and retain it for future reference.

Supplied Accessories

The following accessories are supplied with the camera.

Body Cap

Comes pre-attached to the camera.

Power Connector

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.

• ij : Information that applies, respectively, only to the ME200S-SH or the ME20F-SH

camera.

• The following terms are used in this manual. “Screen” refers to the screen of an external monitor connected to the camera. "Shooting screen" refers to the screen in which the shooting image and onscreen displays appear. Note that onscreen displays will appear only with the video signal output from the camera's 3G/HD-SDI 1 / MONITOR terminal or HDMI OUT terminal, not with the video signal output from the

3G/HD-SDI 2 terminal.

• Some screenshots have been altered to make them easier to read.

• Illustrations in the manual show the Canon ME200S-SH camera with a Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens or Canon CN7x17 KAS S/E1 lens attached. For simplicity's sake, the lens's tripod mount is not displayed in the illustrations.

Introduction

Light Metering Mode

Select the light metering mode to match the shooting conditions. Using the appropriate setting will produce a suitable exposure level during automatic exposure when the camera mode is set to [Auto] or when you are using push auto iris.

1 Open the [Light Metering] submenu.

[Camera Setup] >> [Light Metering]

2 Select the desired option and then press SET.

Options

[Backlight]: Suitable when shooting 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 shooting a scene in which only a certain part of the picture is lit, for

example, when the subject is lit by a spotlight.

[Camera Setup]

[Light Metering]

[Standard]

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 [Camera Setup] menu and then the [Light Metering] menu item.

The > arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections. For a detailed explanation on how to use the menu, refer to Using the Menu (A 21). For a concise summary of all available menu options and settings, refer to Menu Options (A 66).

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.

Safety and Handling Precautions

Be sure to observe the following precautions to ensure maximum performance.

• Do not use, store or leave the camera in places subject to high temperatures (60 °C (140 °F) or higher) or the inside of a car parked under direct sunlight.

• Do not use the camera near strong electromagnetic fields such as near powerful magnets and motors, MRI machines or high-voltage power lines. Using the camera in such places may cause anomalies in the video, or audio or video noise to appear.

• Do not use or store the camera in dusty or sandy places. The camera is not waterproof – avoid also water, mud or salt. If any of the above should get into the camera it may damage the camera and/or the lens. Consult a Canon Service Center as soon as possible.

• Be careful to avoid dust and dirt particles accumulating on the lens or entering the camera. When you finish using the camera, make sure to attach the body cap to the lens mount and the lens cap and dust cap to the lens.

• Have the cooling fan replaced after the [Total] hour meter displayed in the [Other Functions] > [Reset Hour Meter] submenu reaches approximately 30,000 hours. Consult a Canon Service Center to have it replaced.

• Do not point the camera toward an intense light source, such as the sun on a sunny day or an intense artificial light source. Doing so may damage the image sensor or the camera’s internal components. Be careful especially when using a tripod. When you are not using the camera, make sure to attach the lens cap to the lens.

• Be careful of heat generated by lighting equipment.

• Do not disassemble the camera. If the camera does not function properly, consult qualified service personnel.

• Do not touch the lens contacts on the lens mount. Dirty contacts may cause a poor contact between the camera and the lens resulting in incorrect operation of the camera. After removing the lens, make sure to attach the body cap to the lens mount and the lens cap and dust cap to the lens.

• Make sure to turn off the camera before disconnecting a power cable.

• Handle the camera with care. Do not subject the camera to shocks or vibration as this may cause damage.

• Long-term storage: If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, store it in a place free of dust, in low humidity, and at temperatures not higher than 30 °C (86 °F).

Before Using the Camera

Note the following before using the camera.

Privacy and Publicity Rights

When using the camera (for video or audio recording), it is the full responsibility of the user to avoid any violation of privacy or publicity rights. For example, obtain consent to install the camera in advance if specific buildings or rooms are to be monitored. Canon shall have no liability whatsoever in this regard.

Legal Notice

In some cases camera monitoring may be prohibited by law or regulation, the details of which differ by country or region. Before using the camera, check the laws and regulations of the country or region where the camera is to be used.

Names of Parts

11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18

4 5

6 7

1 BAR (color bars) button (A 29)/

Assignable button 1 (A 54)

2 SET WB (custom white balance) button

(A 43)/Assignable button 2 (A 54)

3 ABB (automatic black balance) button

(A 23)/Assignable button 3 (A 54) 4 Joystick (A 21) 5 MENU button (A 21) 6 Q switch (A 18) 7 Q indicator (A 18) 8 CANCEL button (A 21) 9 REMOTE A (remote control) terminal

(A 52)

For connecting to the optional

RC-V100 Remote Controller's

REMOTE A terminal.

10 3G/HD-SDI 1 / MONITOR terminal

(A 19, 62) 11 3G/HD-SDI 2 terminal (A 19, 62) 12 MIC (microphone) terminal (A 65) 13 HDMI OUT terminal (A 19, 62) 14 Memory card slot cover (for microSD

cards)

Used only for firmware updates. 15 GENLOCK terminal (A 64) 16 DC IN 1 terminal (A 16) 17 REMOTE B (remote control) terminal

(A 52)

For connecting to the optional

RC-V100 Remote Controller's

REMOTE B terminal. 18 DC IN 2 terminal (A 17)

Names of Parts

Back view

Front view

4 5

1LENS terminal (A 24) 2 Lens mount handle (A 24) 3 EF lens mount index (A 24)

4 EF-S lens mount index (A 24) 5 EF lens contacts (A 24) 6 EF lens mount (A 24)

Names of Parts

1 Socket for 0.64 cm (1/4") screws 2 Socket for 0.95 cm (3/8") screws

(A 27)

3 TB-1 Tripod Adapter Base for tripods

with 0.95 cm (3/8") screws (A 27)

Top v i ew

Bottom view

1 Socket for 0.64 cm (1/4") screws 2 Socket for 0.95 cm (3/8") screws

(A 27)

3 TB-1 Tripod Adapter Base for tripods

with 0.95 cm (3/8") screws (A 27)

Names of Parts

1 Air intake vent (A 71) 2 Focal plane mark

1 Focal plane mark 2 Exhaust ventilation outlet (A 71)

Right side view

Left side view

Example Configuration

NOTES

3G/HD-SDI input

Remote cable (supplied with the RC-V100)

BNC cable (commercially available)

3G/HD-SDI input

External recorder

RC-V100 Remote Controller (optional)

External power

supply

External monitor

BNC cable (commercially available)

External microphone (commercially available)

Power cable (commercially available)

RC-V100's REMOTE A terminal

Example Configuration

The following example configuration illustrates how to connect the camera to external devices such as a monitor (A 19) or video recorder (A 62).

• If you plan on connecting the optional RC-V100 Remote Controller to the camera using the optional RR-10 or RR-100 8-pin Remote Cable, check the serial number of the RC-V100. If the serial number starts with "01 xxxx" (where xxxx represents other digits), you will need to update the remote controller's firmware. Canon will perform this feature upgrade, and requires that the remote controller be sent to an accredited Canon Service Center. Shipping and handling charges may apply. Contact a Canon Customer Support Center for details.

• When connecting the optional RC-V100 Remote Controller to the camera, make sure that the remote controller's terminal selection switch is set to match the terminal to be used on the camera.

Preparing the Power Supply

DC IN 1 terminal configuration

Pin Signal

1 Ground

2 Unused

3 Unused

4 11 to 17 V DC

Terminal type: 4-pin XLR (male connector)

Preparations

Preparing the Power Supply

You can power the camera using a commercially available external power supply connected to the DC IN 1 terminal (via a commercially available power cable with a female 4-pin XLR connector) or the DC IN 2 terminal (via a commercially available power cable, using the supplied power connector).

For the USA and Canada only

The external power supply and power cable must conform to the following specifications and be certified to meet safety standards set by UL, CSA or similar organization. The power supply should also comply with IEC/UL60950-1 (SELV/LPS) standards.

External power supply (commercially available)

Power supply (output): 11 to 17 V DC Current (output): 3 A or higher

Power cable (commercially available)

Power cable rating: 3 A or higher (current-carrying capacity) / 30 V DC (rated)

Using the DC IN 1 Terminal

Refer to the following terminal configuration when selecting a power cable.

1 Set the Q switch to OFF.

2 Connect the 4-pin XLR connector to the DC IN 1

terminal.

Preparing the Power Supply

Torq ue : 0 . 25 N·m (max.)

Strip

Approx. 5 to 7 mm

(0.20 to 0.28 in.)

Power connector (supplied)

Polarity: +

Follow this procedure to prepare a power cable using the supplied power connector and power the camera using the DC IN 2 terminal.

DC IN 2 terminal configuration

Polarity Signal

+ 11 to 17 V DC

- Ground

햵

햶

1 Strip the insulation from the tips of the power

cable wires.

• For reference only: The wire gauge of power cables that can be used is AWG 24 to 16.

2 Insert the tips of the wires into the supplied power

connector as shown in the illustration.

• Make sure to connect the wires to match the polarity indicators on the DC IN 2 terminal.

3 Tighten the screws of the supplied power

connector to securely attach the wires.

• Set a tightening torque of no more than 0.25 N·m.

4 Set the Q switch to OFF.

5 Insert the power connector into the DC IN 2

terminal.

IMPORTANT

• Make sure to use an external power supply that meets the standards of the country/region where it is used. Furthermore, make sure the external power supply is a double-insulated device and is insulated for commercial power use.

Polarity: -

Terminal type: 2-pin socket

(male connector)

Using the DC IN 2 Terminal

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햳

햲

Preparing the Power Supply

Q indicator

Turning the Camera On and Off

Set the Q switch to ON to turn on the camera and set it to OFF to turn off the camera.

•The Q indicator will illuminate in green while the camera is on. However, you can use the [Other Functions] > [Power LED] setting to turn the indicator off.

Connecting to an External Monitor

NOTES

BNC cable (commercially available)

HDMI cable (commercially available)

3G/HD-SDI input

HDMI input

External monitor

Connecting to an External Monitor

Connect the camera to an external monitor using the 3G/HD-SDI 1 / MONITOR terminal, 3G/HD-SDI 2 terminal or HDMI OUT terminal. Use the terminal on the camera that matches the one you wish to use on the monitor. Video and audio will be output as a digital signal from the aforementioned terminals.

Connection Diagram

Refer to the following connection diagram. When connecting the camera using the 3G/HD-SDI 1 / MONITOR terminal or 3G/HD-SDI 2 terminal, use a commercially available BNC cable; when using the HDMI OUT terminal, use a commercially available HDMI cable.

• When the camera's video output does not appear on the external monitor's screen:

- The [Other Functions] > [System Frequency] or [Frame Rate (MON.)], or [Audio/Video Setup] >

[3G-SDI Mapping] settings may not be set correctly. Change the system frequency and frame rate using assignable buttons (A 73) and check the settings. If you have an external monitor with an HDMI terminal, you can also try connecting the camera using the HDMI OUT terminal to check the settings.

• For external monitors that support only 480P or 576P input, connect the camera using the HDMI OUT terminal.

• When the output signal is 480P or 576P, onscreen displays will not be superimposed on the video signal.

• Onscreen displays will not be superimposed on the video signal output from the 3G/HD-SDI 2 terminal. To output onscreen displays, use the 3G/HD-SDI 1 / MONITOR terminal or HDMI OUT terminal.

Date and Time Settings

NOTES

Date and Time Settings

You will need to set the date and time of the camera before you can start using it. When the camera'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).

1 Push the joystick up/down to change the month/day then press SET (press the joystick

itself) to move to the next field.

• To move to the next field you can also push the joystick right.

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

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

• With the following settings, you can change the time zone, date and time also after the initial setup. You can also change the date format and clock format (12 or 24 hours).

- [Other Functions] > [Time Zone]

- [Other Functions] > [Set Clock] > [Date/Time] and [Date Format]

• While a recording command is being output to an external recorder (A 62), you cannot change the date/time or time zone.

• 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 73) and set the time zone, date and time again. Similarly, if the camera's settings have been reset, you will need to perform the setup again.

• The time indicated on the screen is approximate.

• You can display the date/time on the shooting screen with the [Other Functions] > [Custom Display] > [Date/Time] setting.

Using the Menu

MENU button Press to open/close the menu.

Joystick Push the joystick up/down/left/right to move the selection frame in the menu. Then, press the joystick itself

(in the manual, "press SET") to select the menu item indicated

by the selection frame.

CANCEL button Press to return to the previous menu/ submenu level or to stop some operations that are in progress. On the shooting screen, press to hide all onscreen displays; press again to show all onscreen displays again.

Using the Menu

Many of the camera's functions can be adjusted from the menu that opens after pressing the MENU button. For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to Menu Options (A 66).

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 camera was turned off).

2 Push the joystick up/down to select the desired submenu.

3 Push the joystick right or press SET.

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

• Press the CANCEL button or push the joystick left to return to the previous submenu. For some submenus, you can alternatively select [<].

4 Push the joystick up/down to select the desired menu item.

• If a submenu contains many items, push the joystick up/down to scroll up/down and see other menu items.

• A [>] next to a menu item indicates another submenu. Repeat steps 3 and 4.

5 Push the joystick right or press SET.

• The selection frame will appear on a setting option.

• Press the CANCEL button to return to the previous submenu.

Using the Menu

NOTES

6 Push the joystick up/down to select the desired setting option and then press SET.

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

7 Press the MENU button to close the menu.

• Alternatively, if the top-level of the menu (with [Camera Setup], [Custom Picture], etc.) is displayed, you can select [CLOSE].

• Unavailable items may appear grayed out.

• Pressing the MENU button at any time closes the menu (except for the [Other Functions] >

[Camera Name] setting screen).

• When an optional RC-V100 Remote Controller is connected to the camera, you can use the remote controller’s up/down/left/right/SET buttons in the same way as the camera’s joystick. Pressing the SET button is equivalent to pressing the joystick on the camera. Similarly, pressing the MENU or CANCEL button is equivalent to pressing the MENU or CANCEL button on the camera, respectively.

Preparing the Camera

NOTES

Preparing the Camera

This section outlines the basic preparations for the camera.

Adjusting the Black Balance

The first time you use the camera or if there is a noticeable change in the blacks of the video signal (such as when ambient temperature changes considerably), you can have the camera adjust the black balance automatically.

1Set the Q switch to OFF and prepare the camera.

• When using a compatible EF Cinema lens (A 79): Attach the lens (A 24). When using other lenses: Remove the lens if one is attached to the camera, and attach the body cap to the lens mount.

2Set the Q switch to ON.

3 Press the ABB button.

• Alternatively, you can use the [Camera Setup] > [ABB] setting.

4 Select [OK] and then press SET.

• The automatic black balance procedure will start. It will take approximately 40 seconds when the frame rate is set to 23.98P.

5 When the message [Process completed successfully.] appears, press SET.

• If the sensor is not completely shielded from light, [ABB error] will appear on the screen. Press SET and repeat the procedure from the beginning.

• Adjusting the black balance is necessary in the following cases:

- After a long period of not using the camera.

- After sudden or extreme changes in ambient temperature.

- After resetting the camera's settings using either option in the [Other Functions] > [Reset] setting.

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

• After adjusting the black balance with an EF Cinema lens attached to the camera, you will need to readjust the aperture.

Preparing the Camera

IMPORTANT

NOTES

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.

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

drop the camera or lens.

• After removing a lens or when a lens is not attached to the camera:

- Do not touch the lens’s surfaces, the lens mount or any components inside the lens mount area.

- Place the body cap back on the lens mount and the dust caps back on the lens. Clean any dust or dirt from the body cap and dust caps before using them.

Attaching an EF Lens

1Set the Q switch to OFF.

2 Turn the lens mount handle clockwise until it stops.

3 Remove the body cap from the camera and any

dust caps from the lens.

4 Align the lens and mount making sure that the

index marks are aligned.

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

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

5 After the lens is attached to the camera, without

turning the lens, turn the lens mount handle counter-clockwise until it is tightened firmly.

Only when using a compatible EF Cinema lens

NOTES

(A 79)

6 Connect the lens's 12-pin cable to the camera's

LENS terminal.

7Set the Q switch to ON.

8 On the lens's MENU screen, select the signal path

for data communication with the camera.

• In the [Info] screen, set [I/Fprior] to [Mount].

Removing an EF Lens

1Set the Q switch to OFF.

• If an EF Cinema lens is connected to the camera's LENS terminal, disconnect the 12-pin cable after turning off the camera.

2 While holding the bottom of the lens, turn the lens

mount handle clockwise until it stops and remove the lens.

• Make sure not to drop the lens when removing it.

3 Place the body cap back on the lens mount and

the dust caps back on the lens.

Preparing the Camera

• About using an EF-S lens (both camera models) or compatible EF Cinema lens (j only): This camera’s

sensor is larger than the sensor size for which these lenses are designed (APS-C or Super 35mm). When using these lenses with the camera, you may notice peripheral illumination fall-off or vignetting. To prevent this, you can use the [Camera Setup] > [EF-S Lens] setting to change the sensor area that is used for producing the image. This setting digitally enlarges the image by a factor of approx. 1.55 (j) or 1.04 (i) so the image quality will deteriorate.

• Depending on the lens's characteristics, the corners of the picture may seem darker due to light fall-

off or illumination drop. You can use the [Camera Setup] > [Periph.Illum.Corr.] setting to have the camera compensate if it has the correction data available for the lens.

• If you are using a compatible lens*, you can use the [Camera Setup] > [Zoom-Iris Correct.] setting

to have the camera adjust the aperture while zooming.

* Some EF lenses and EF Cinema lenses are not compatible with this function.

Preparing the Camera

External recorder

External monitor

RC-V100 Remote Controller (optional)

External microphone

Configuration example

DC power supply

Overview of Connecting to External Devices

There are many ways in which you can configure the camera by connecting external devices. You can connect an external monitor, external recorder, optional RC-V100 Remote Controller or external microphone, as necessary. Refer to the following pages for more details.

- For an external monitor, refer to Connecting to an External Monitor (A 19).

- For an external recorder, refer to Connecting to an External Recorder (A 62).

- For an optional RC-V100 Remote Controller, refer to Using the Optional RC-V100 Remote

Controller (A 52).

- For an external microphone, refer to Audio Input and Output (A 65).

- For synchronizing the camera with an external device, refer to Synchronizing with an External

Device (A 64).

Preparing the Camera

IMPORTANT

Socket for 0.64 cm (1/4") screws for attaching a housing unit

Socket for 0.64 cm (1/4") screws

TB-1 Tripod Adapter Base for tripods with 0.95 cm (3/8") screws

TB-1 Tripod Adapter Base for tripods with

0.95 cm (3/8") screws

5.5 mm

Installing the Camera

Depending on where you install the camera, you may want to use a commercially available tripod, pan/ tilt head, housing unit or other accessory. The camera is shipped with two TB-1 Tripod Adapter Bases for tripods and accessories with 0.95 cm (3/8") screws. In addition, the camera body itself is equipped with sockets for 0.64 cm (1/4") screws.

• You can mount the camera on a tripod or similar accessory but do not use accessories with mounting screws longer than 5.5 mm (0.2 in.).

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Canon ME20F-SH, ME200S-SH Instruction Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction

Introduction

Supplied Accessories

Conventions Used in this Manual

Safety and Handling Precautions

Names of Parts

Example Configuration

Preparations

Preparing the Power Supply

Using the DC IN 1 Terminal

Using the DC IN 2 Terminal

Turning the Camera On and Off

Connecting to an External Monitor

Connection Diagram

Date and Time Settings

Using the Menu

Selecting an Option from the Menu

Preparing the Camera

Adjusting the Black Balance

Preparing the Lens

Overview of Connecting to External Devices

Installing the Camera