Canon XC15 Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

PUB. DIE-0490-000A

4K Camcorder

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Important Usage Instructions

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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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Trademark Acknowledgements

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

• Canon is an authorized licensee of the CFast 2.0™ trademark, which may be registered in various
jurisdictions.

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

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

• IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license.

• Avid and Media Composer 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.

• Wi-Fi Certified, WPA, WPA2, and the Wi-Fi Certified logo are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

• WPS as used on the camcorder's settings, onscreen displays and in this manual signifies Wi-Fi Protected
Setup.

• The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Identifier Mark is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

• JavaScript is a trademark or registered trademark of Oracle Corporation, its affiliates or subsidiaries in the
United States and other countries.

• 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.

• This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and may be used for encoding MPEG-4
compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4 compliant video that was encoded only (1) for a personal and
noncommercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under the AT&T patents to provide MPEG-4
compliant video. No license is granted or implied for any other use for MPEG-4 standard.

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Highlights of the XC15

The Canon 4K Camcorder XC15 embodies many elements the discerning cinematographer looks for in a
camera, with its ability to record video at either 4K (3840x2160) or HD (1920x1080) quality, extended options
recording thanks to the supplied MA-400 Microphone Adapter and a multitude of camera functions to help put
your artistic vision to screen.

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Exceptional Video and Photos

1.0-in. CMOS sensor and DIGIC DV 5 image
processor

The XC15 excels at shooting spectacular video and
photos with reduced noise even in low-light
conditions due to the combination of the CMOS
sensor and DIGIC DV 5 image processor. The video
is of such remarkable quality that you can even use
the camcorder to shoot B-roll for projects that use
Cinema EOS cameras.

4K/HD recording and the XF-AVC video format

You have the versatility to record in 4K (to a CFast
card at a maximum of 305 Mbps) or HD (to an SD
card at a maximum of 50 Mbps). The XC15 uses
XF-AVC intra-frame compression* to record 4K
video while it uses XF-AVC Long GOP to record HD
video, both of which will easily integrate into your
post-production workflow. The jaw-dropping picture
quality that you are able to produce with the XC15
will no doubt impress your audience and help your
project leave a lasting impression.

* This indicates the compression method used for the

video. Intra-frame is also suitable for grabbing frames
from video and for editing.

Excellent photo quality

There will be times when you will want to take high­quality photos and the XC15 has you covered. Not
only does the camcorder allow you to take photos of
up to approximately 12 megapixels (effective pixel
count) but it also allows you to take photos while you

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shoot video (
playback (

43) and grab a frame from 4K video

A

114).

Operability and Adaptability

Intuitive design

The XC15’s intuitive design lets a single
cameraperson readily operate all of the camera
functions. The easily accessible shooting mode dial

A

55) at the top of the camcorder allows you

(
choose a mode as gives you as much control over
camera functions as you need. While shooting, you

A

can use the separate lens rings for zoom (
focus (A74) to help compose your shots. In “run
and gun” situations, the articulated touch-screen
LCD panel will aid your maneuverability by giving you
the freedom to get low- or high-angle shots.

73) and

Depending on your shooting style, you may even
want to attach the supplied viewfinder unit to the

A

camcorder (
Remote Controller (

Software to help manage recordings

After you finish shooting, you can easily save,
manage and play back your video clips using the
Canon XF Utility software (A 122). To help your
post-production workflow, you can import your
video clips into select non-linear editing (NLE)
software using the Canon XF plugins. Both the
software and plugins are available as a free
download.

22) or use the optional RC-6

A

40).

Versatile Artistic Expression

Creative recording modes

The camcorder offers the following recording modes
to widen the scope of shooting styles. The slow and
fast motion recording mode (A 96) can go from
slow motion at x1/4 speed up to fast motion at
x1200 speed. Pre-recording mode (A 97), catches
the 5 seconds of video prior to the actual start of
recording, which helps ensure that you do not miss
the action. You can use interval recording mode
(A 98) to take a series of photos at a set interval.

Creating a professional look

You can add a professional feel to your shots by
using looks (A 71) to affect image-related settings,
such as sharpness and color depth. Use the pre­installed looks, which can be set separately for video
clips and photos, or customize them to your
preference. There are even looks that approximate
the color matrix settings of Cinema EOS cameras.

Diverse audio options

The camcorder can record sound as 2-channel
linear PCM audio (16-bit/48 kHz) using the
camcorder’s built-in microphone or an optional
external microphone with a ∅ 3.5 mm stereo mini­plug (MIC terminal). By attaching the supplied
MA-400 Microphone Adapter, you will be able to use
external audio sources with an XLR plug (INPUT 1/
INPUT 2 terminals with +48 V phantom power
supply).

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Advanced Professional Features and
Flexibility

Wi-Fi network functions

When you use the Wi-Fi functions (A 123), you can
remotely record and play back using a connected
Wi-Fi device, such as your smartphone or tablet.
You can also use the media server function to view
photos on your camcorder’s SD card.

Time code and user bit output

The camcorder generates a time code and adds it
to your recordings. In addition, it can output that
time code and user bit from the HDMI OUT terminal
(A 84). This is useful for situations such as
referencing or shooting in a multi-camera setup.

Customization

The camcorder features 3 assignable buttons to
which you can assign often-used functions
(A 105). The main camera function menu can also
be customized so that you can quickly access and
adjust functions you find necessary (A 104).

Other Functions

•Assistance functions

Peaking and magnification (A 77) can be helpful
when you use manual focus, onscreen markers
(A 82) can be very useful to help you frame your
video, and zebra patterns (A 82) can give you a
reference point to avoid overexposures. You can
also have the camcorder display a simplified
waveform monitor (A 83).

•ND filter

When activated, the built-in ND filter reduces the
amount of light by 3 stops, allowing you to better
capture your subject in the desired depth of field
(A 140).

•Push AF

While the camcorder is in manual focus mode,
you can use Push AF to switch the camcorder
temporarily to autofocus mode (A 79).

• HD playback from 4K video

When you play back a 4K clip, you can play back
an HD-sized area of your choosing (A 114).

•Image stabilization (IS)

In addition to the standard IS function, you can
use Dynamic IS, which compensates for
camcorder shake while walking and shooting, or
Powered IS, which is most effective when you are
stationary and zoom in on subjects far away
(A 81).

• Support for geotagging

You can use the optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver to
add GPS information to your recordings (A 100).

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1. Introduction 9

About this Manual 9

Conventions Used in this Manual 9

Supplied Accessories 11
Names of Parts 12

MA-400 Microphone Adapter 17
Viewfinder unit 18

2. Preparations 19

Charging the Battery Pack 19
Preparing the Camcorder 22

Attaching the Lens Hood 22
Using the Viewfinder Unit 22
Attaching the MA-400 Microphone Adapter 24
Using the LCD Panel 26
Adjusting the Grip 27
Attaching the Shoulder Strap 27
Using a Tripod 27

Basic Operation of the Camcorder 28

Switching Between Movies and Photos 28
Switching Between Recording and Playback 28
Using the Touch Screen 29
Using the MENU Button and Joystick 30
Using the FUNC. Menu and Setup Menus 30

Date, Time and Language Settings 33

Setting the Date and Time 33
Changing the Language 34
Changing the Time Zone 34

Preparing Recording Media 35

Inserting a CFast Card 36
Removing a CFast card 37
Inserting and Removing an SD Card 37
Initializing the Recording Media 38
Recovering Data on a Recording Media 38

Using the Optional RC-6 Remote Controller 40

Activating the Remote Sensor 40
Using the Remote Controller to Operate the

Camcorder 40

3. Recording 41

Recording Video and Taking Photos 41

Preparing to Record 41
Basic Recording 42
Selecting the Photo Size and Aspect Ratio 44
Shooting Continuous Photos (Drive Mode) 44
Remote Operation Using Browser Remote 44
Setting the Clip File Name 45
Onscreen Icons and Displays 47
Using the Fan 52

Video Configuration: Resolution (4K/HD),

Resolution, System Frequency, Frame Rate
and Bit Rate 53

Selecting the Resolution (Recording in 4K or

HD) 53
Selecting the System Frequency 53
Selecting the Frame Rate and Bit Rate 53

Shooting Modes 55

Manual Exposure (n)55
Aperture Priority AE (“)58
Shutter Priority AE (‚)58
Program AE (’)59
Auto (N)59
Special Scene (ƒ)59
Using the FUNC. Menu or Browser Remote to

Adjust Settings 61

Automatic Gain and ISO Limits 63
Exposure 65

Exposure Lock 65
Touch Exposure 66
AE Shift 67

Light Metering Mode 68
White Balance 69
Using Looks 71

Selecting a Pre-installed Look 71
Creating a User-defined Look 72

Zooming 73

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Adjusting the Focus 74

Autofocus (AF) Mode 74
Manual Focus (MF) 76
Push AF 79
Detecting and Focusing On Faces (Face Detection

& Tracking) 79

Image Stabilizer 81
Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns 82

Displaying Onscreen Markers 82
Displaying Zebra Patterns 82

Using the Waveform Monitor 83
Setting the Time Code 84

Selecting the Time Code Mode 84
Selecting Drop or Non-Drop Frame 85

Setting the User Bit 86
Recording Audio 87

Connecting an External Microphone or External

Audio Input Source to the Camera 87

Using the MIC Terminal/Built-in Microphone while

the Microphone Adapter is Attached 88
Using the INPUT 1/INPUT 2 Terminals 88
Recording a Single Audio Input to Two Audio

Channels (INPUT Terminals) 89
Audio Recording Level (INPUT Terminals) 89
Adjusting the Microphone’s Sensitivity (INPUT

Terminals) 90
Activating the Microphone’s Attenuator (INPUT

Terminals) 91
Audio Recording Level (MIC Terminal/Built-in

Microphone) 91
Microphone Attenuator (MIC Terminal) 92
Low-Cut Filter (MIC Terminal) 92
Microphone Attenuator (Built-in Microphone) 92
Low-Cut Filter (Built-in Microphone) 93
Adjusting the Microphone’s Sensitivity (Built-in

Microphone) 93
Monitoring the Audio with Headphones 93

Colors Bars/Audio Reference Signal 95

Recording Color Bars 95
Recording an Audio Reference Signal 95

Slow & Fast Motion Mode 96
Pre-recording Mode 97
Interval Recording Mode 98
Self Timer 99
Recording GPS Information (Geotagging) 100
Orientation Detection 102

4. Customization 104

Customizing the FUNC. Menu 104
Assignable Buttons 105

Using an Assignable Button 106

Saving and Loading Menu Settings 107

Saving Menu Settings to an SD Card 107
Loading Menu Settings from an SD Card 107

5. Playback 108

Playback 108

Playing Back Recordings 108
Changing the Index Screen 109
Onscreen Icons and Displays during

Playback 110
Playback Controls during Clip Playback 112
Playback Controls during Photo Playback 113
Adjusting the Volume 113
Displaying Clip Information 113
Playing an HD-sized Clip from a 4K Clip 114
Capturing Photos from 4K Clips (4K Frame Grab)

and HD Clips 114
Magnifying Photos during Playback 115

Deleting Recordings 116

Deleting Clips and Photos from the Index

Screen 116
Deleting a Clip During Playback Pause 116
Deleting a Photo during Playback 117

6. External Connections 118

Video Output Configuration 118

Recording Video Signal Configuration and Video

Output Configuration 118
Playback Video Configuration and Video Output

Configuration 119

Selecting the Audio Output Channel 120
Connecting to an External Monitor 121

Connection Diagram 121

Saving Clips to a Computer 122

Installation 122

7. Wi-Fi Functions 123

About the Wi-Fi Functions 123
Wireless Connections Using Wi-Fi 125

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 125
Searching for Access Points 126
Manual Setup 128

Viewing and Changing Wi-Fi Settings 129
Browser Remote: Controlling the Camcorder

from a Network Device 131

Setting Up Browser Remote 131
Starting Browser Remote 131

Playback via Browser 135
Media Server 136

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8. Additional Information 137

Menu Options 137

FUNC. Menu 137
Setup Menus 139

Troubleshooting 146

List of Messages 151

Handling Precautions 155

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Maintenance/Others 158
Optional Accessories 159
Specifications 161
Reference Tables 165
Index 167

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Introduction

START/STOP (PHOTO) button

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About this Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Canon XC15. 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

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.

• The following terms are used in this manual.
“Screen” refers to the LCD screen.
“SD card” refers to an SD, SDHC or SDXC memory card.
“Recording media” refers to CFast 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.

• This camcorder uses the same button to record video clips and take photos. In this manual, when you are
recording video clips, this button is referred to as the START/STOP button; when you are shooting photos, it is
referred to as the PHOTO button.

Troubleshooting

(A 146).

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Operating modes
A dark icon (like ) indicates the function can be
used in the operating mode shown; a light icon
(like ) means the function cannot be used.
For details, refer to the following.

Basic Operation of the Camcorder

(A 28)

Selecting the Resolution (Recording in 4K or HD)

(A 53)

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
[ System Setup] menu, the third
submenu “page”, and then the [Fan]
menu item.

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

Using the MENU

Button and Joystick

(A 30). For a concise

summary of all available menu options and
settings, refer to the appendix

Menu Options

(A 137).

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

The navigation bar at the bottom of the page offers buttons to
let you jump quickly to the information you want to find.

Takes you to the table of contents.

Takes you to the summary of menu options and settings.

Takes you to the alphabetical index.

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Supplied Accessories

The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder.

Supplied Accessories

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CA-945 AC Adapter

(incl. power cord)

Lens Cap MA-400 Microphone Adapter UN-5 Unit Cable Cable Clamp

Shoulder Strap IFC-300PCU/S USB Cable HTC-100/S High Speed HDMI Cable Quick Guide

LP-E6N Battery Pack

(incl. protective cover)

Lens Hood Viewfinder Unit

(incl. viewfinder unit cover)

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1 Focus ring (A 74)
2 Zoom ring (A 73)
3 FOCUS (focus mode) switch (A 74)
4 AUDIO terminal (A 24)
5 Shoulder strap mount (A 27)
6 MIC (microphone) terminal (A 87)
7 HDMI OUT terminal (A 121)

8USB terminal (A 100)
9DC IN terminal (A 19)
10 DISP. (display) button (A 51)/

Assignable button 1 (A 105)

11 PUSH AF (momentary autofocus) button (A 79)/

Assignable button 2 (A 105)

12 Exhaust ventilation outlet (A 52)

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1 Air intake vent (A 52)
2 Shoulder strap mount (A 27)

3 × (headphone) terminal (A 93)

4 Tally lamp (A 42) 5 Remote sensor (A 40): For operating the

camcorder with the optional RC-6 Remote
Controller.

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1 LCD touch screen (A 26)
2 MAGN. (magnification) button (A 77)/

Assignable button 3 (A 105)
3 MENU button (A 30)
4 Joystick (A 30)
5 ACCESS indicator (A 35)

6 CARD OPEN (open recording media slot cover)

lever (A 35)

7 Recording media slot cover
8 CFast card slot (A 35)
9 SD card slot (A 35)
10 CFast card release button (A 35)

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1 Built-in microphone (A 87)
2 Accessory shoe (A 24, 87): For attaching the

supplied MA-400 Microphone Adapter.
3 ON/OFF button (A 33)
4 START/STOP button (A 41)/PHOTO button

(A 41): When you are recording video clips, this

button is referred to in this manual as the START/

STOP button; when you are shooting photos, it is

referred to as the PHOTO button.

5 Movie/photo switch (A 28)
6 Control dial (A 55)
7 ^ (playback) button (A 108)
8 POWER/CHG (power/battery charging) indicator

(A 19)
9 Shooting mode dial (A 55)
10 Shooting mode dial button (A 55)
11 Built-in speaker (A 113)

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1 Battery compartment
2 Battery release latch (A 19)
3 BATT. OPEN (open battery compartment) switch

(A 19)

4 Battery compartment cover (A 19)
5 Tripod socket (A 27)

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MA-400 Microphone Adapter

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1 Audio recording level switches for CH1 (top) and

CH2 (bottom) (A 90)

2 INPUT 1 (top)/ INPUT 2 (bottom) switches (audio

source selection) (A 88)

3 Attachment base
4 Socket for 0.64 cm (1/4") screws
5 – (audio level) dials for CH1 (top) and CH2

(bottom) (A 90)

6 Microphone lock screw (A 24)
7 Microphone holder: For microphones with a

diameter of ∅19 mm to 20 mm (0.75" to 0.79").
8 Microphone cable clamp
9 AUDIO terminal (A 24)
10 INPUT 1 (right) and INPUT 2 (left) terminals

(A 88): For microphones and external audio

sources with an XLR connector.

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1 Viewfinder unit latch (A 22)
2Eye cup

3 Dioptric adjustment lever (A 23)

Viewfinder unit

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Preparations

햳

햲

햴

DC IN terminal

햶

햵

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Charging the Battery Pack

The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the CA-945 AC adapter. The first time you use the
camcorder, charge the battery pack.
For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a fully charged battery pack, refer to

Playback Times

1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.

2 Plug the power cord into a power outlet.

3 Connect the AC adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal.

(A 166).

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4 Slide the BATT. OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow

and open the battery compartment cover.

5Insert the battery pack all the way into the compartment as

shown in the illustration.

• Push it all the way in until the battery release latch secures it in
place.

6Close the battery compartment cover.

• Push the cover until you hear a click. Do not force the cover
closed if the battery pack is not correctly inserted.

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POWER/CHG
(battery pack charging)
indicator

햲

햳

햴

햵

햲

햳

햴

Battery
release latch

7Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off.

• If the camcorder was on, the green POWER/CHG indicator will
go out when you turn off the camcorder. After a moment, the
POWER/CHG indicator will illuminate in red (battery pack

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charging). The red POWER/CHG indicator will go out when the
battery pack is fully charged.

• If the indicator flashes, refer to

8Disconnect the AC adapter in the order shown in the

illustration.

Troubleshooting

(A 146).

To remove the battery pack

Open the battery compartment cover and slide the battery
release latch in the direction of the arrow so the battery pack
springs out. Remove the battery pack and close the cover.

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IMPORTANT

NOTES

Model number

• Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. After you turn off the camcorder,
important data is updated on the recording media. Be sure to wait until the green POWER/CHG indicator goes
out.

• When using the AC adapter, do not fix it permanently to one place as this may cause a malfunction.

• Do not connect to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal or to the AC adapter any electrical equipment that is not
expressly recommended for use with this camcorder.

• To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied AC adapter to voltage
converters for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters,
etc.

• You cannot charge the optional LP-E6 Battery Pack with the camcorder.
Check the bottom label of the battery pack and make sure it is an LP-E6N
Battery Pack.

• We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C
and 30 °C (50 ºF and 86 ºF). If either the ambient temperature or the battery
pack’s temperature is outside the range of approx. 0 °C to 40 °C (32 ºF to
104 ºF), charging may take longer than usual or charging may not start.

• The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is off.

• If the power supply was disconnected while charging a battery pack, make sure the POWER/CHG indicator
has gone out before restoring the power supply.

• If remaining battery time is an issue, use the AC adapter to power the camcorder from a power outlet so the
battery pack will not be consumed.

• 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.

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햲

햳

햲

햳

햴

햲

햳

햴

Preparing the Camcorder

This section outlines the basic preparations of the camcorder, such as attaching the viewfinder unit and supplied
MA-400 Microphone Adapter, and adjusting the screen and grip.

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Attaching the Lens Hood

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

Place the lens hood on the front of the lens so that the
hood’s lens mount index covers the index on the lens
and turn it 90 degrees clockwise until it clicks

• Be careful not to deform the lens hood.

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

(햳).

(햲)

Using the Viewfinder Unit

Attaching the Viewfinder Unit

1 Open the viewfinder unit latch and remove the

viewfinder unit cover.

2 Turn the LCD panel upward.

3Hook the protrusion on the right side of the viewfinder

unit into the groove under the right side of the LCD
panel. Then, lower the viewfinder unit.

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4Hook the viewfinder unit latch under the left side of the

햲

햳

햴

햲

Dioptric
adjustment lever

햵

햲

햳

햴

햶

LCD panel and then fasten the latch. Then, return the
LCD panel to its original position.

Adjusting the Viewfinder Unit

1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the camcorder.

• The POWER/CHG indicator will illuminate.

• If necessary, perform the initial setup (A 33).

2 Adjust the dioptric adjustment lever until the viewfinder unit’s

image is sharp.

Preparing the Camcorder

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Removing the Viewfinder Unit

1 Turn the LCD panel upward.

2 Open the viewfinder unit latch and remove the viewfinder unit

from the camcorder.

• Make sure to open the latch all the way before removing

the unit.

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햲

햳 햴

햵

햴

3 Attach the viewfinder unit cover, hook the viewfinder unit

latch to the left side of the cover and then fasten the latch.

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• When you are not using the viewfinder unit, make sure to attach the viewfinder unit cover to the unit.

Attaching the MA-400 Microphone Adapter

By attaching the microphone adapter to the camcorder, you can use the INPUT terminals to record audio from
commercially available microphones or analog line in sources with an XLR connector. The microphone adapter is
powered by the camcorder’s power supply.

1 Attach the supplied cable clamp to the attachment

base at the back of the microphone adapter (햲) and
tighten the lock screw (햳).

2Insert the attachment base at the bottom of the

microphone adapter (햴) to the camcorder’s accessory

shoe and tighten the lock screw (햵).

햳

햲

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햶

햶

햷

햳

햲

햴

adapter’s AUDIO terminal to the camcorder’s AUDIO
terminal (햶).

•Align theÍ marks on the unit cable’s plugs and terminals.

• The unit cable’s connectors are interchangeable and either

end can be plugged into either terminal.

4 Put the unit cable through the cable clamp (햷).

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Removing the Microphone Adapter

1 Remove the unit cable from the cable clamp.

2 Disconnect the unit cable from the camcorder’s and the

microphone adapter’s AUDIO terminals (햲).

• Pull back the metallic tip of the plug and then disconnect

the cable from the terminal.

3 Unscrew the lock screw at the bottom of the microphone

adapter (햳) and then gently slide out the microphone
adapter from the camcorder’s accessory shoe (햴).

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햵

4 Unscrew the lock screw at the back of the microphone

adapter (햵) and then remove the cable clamp (햶).

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Using the LCD Panel

Pull out the LCD panel and adjust it to a comfortable
viewing angle.

• You can adjust the angle also for high- and low-angle shooting.

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IMPORTANT

6.5 mm

• About the LCD screen: The screen is 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.

• If the screen appears dim, you can adjust the brightness using the [ System Setup] > [1] >
[LCD Brightness] and [LCD Backlight] settings.

Adjusting the Grip

The grip can be rotated 90 degrees toward or away from the
lens to give you a convenient grip angle.

While firmly holding the camcorder, rotate the grip to the
desired position.

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Attaching the Shoulder Strap

Pass the ends through the strap mounts and adjust the
length of the shoulder strap.

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

Using a Tripod

You can mount the camcorder on a tripod with a mounting screw of 6.5 mm (0.26 in.) or
smaller. Using tripods with longer mounting screws may cause damage to the
camcorder.

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Depending on how you plan to shoot, you may need to switch between shooting video clips and shooting
photos. Before you shoot, you can also select a shooting mode, which can give you the freedom of adjusting the
camcorder’s camera-related settings or allow you to entrust the settings to the camcorder to varying degrees,

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depending on the mode. After you finish recording, you can check your recordings by switching the camcorder
to playback mode.

Switching Between Movies and Photos

Operating modes:

To shoot video clips, set the movie/photo switch to v; to
shoot photos, set it to {.

Setting the Shooting Mode

You can select a shooting mode to match your shooting style.

Operating modes:

While pressing down the shooting mode dial button, turn the
shooting mode dial to the desired mode.

• For details on the various shooting modes, refer to

Modes

(A 55).

Shooting

Switching Between Recording and Playback

With a single press of a button, the camcorder can easily switch
between recording mode and playback mode. For details on playing
back your recordings, refer to

Operating modes:

Hold the ^ button pressed down.

Playback

(A 108).

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Operating Mode Icons Used in This Manual

This instruction manual uses icons to indicate
the recording and playback modes for video
clips and photos.

Icon Description

Video clip shooting mode.

Photo shooting mode.

Video clip playback mode

Photo playback mode.

Touch Drag Pinch in Pinch out

Using the Touch Screen

The buttons and menu items that appear on the touch screen change dynamically depending on the operating
mode and the task you are performing. With the intuitive touch screen interface you have all the controls at your
fingertips.

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Touc h

Press on an element displayed on the touch screen.
Used to start playing back a recording in an index screen, to select a setting from the menus, etc.

Drag

Swipe your finger up and down or left and right across the screen. Used to scroll menus, to browse through
index screen pages or to adjust slider controls like the volume.

Pinch In

Place two fingers on the screen and bring them together.
Used when playing back clips and photos. Pinch your fingers in to return to the index screen. Also used during
photo playback to zoom out from a photo that has been zoomed in.

Pinch Out

Place two fingers on the screen and move them apart.
Used on an index screen during playback. Pinch your fingers out to start playing back the clip. Also used during
photo playback to zoom in on the photo.

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Joystick

When making a menu selection, push the joystick
(Ý/Þ) to move the orange selection frame in
the menu. Then, press the joystick itself to select
the menu item indicated by the orange selection
frame.

MENU button

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

• The camcorder features a capacitive touch screen. In the following cases, you may not be able to perform
touch operations correctly.

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- Using your fingernails or hard-tipped objects, such as ballpoint pens.

- Operating the touch screen with wet or gloved hands.

- Applying excessive force or forcefully scratching the touch screen.

- Attaching commercially available screen protectors or adhesive film onto the touch screen’s surface.

Using the MENU Button and Joystick

You can navigate some of the camcorder’s menus and screens using the MENU button and joystick instead of
using the touch panel. This is convenient, for example, when the viewfinder unit is attached to the camcorder
and you cannot touch the screen.

Using the FUNC. Menu and Setup Menus

The camcorder’s functions and settings can be adjusted using the FUNC. menu and setup menus. For details
about the available menu options and settings, refer to the appendix
navigating the menus is explained using mainly the touch panel controls but they can also be navigated using the
joystick and other buttons. The procedure below explains how to use both methods. If necessary, refer back to
this section for details on using the joystick.

Menu Options

(A 137). In this manual,

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FUNC. Menu

The FUNC. menu contains camera-related functions, such as shutter speed and aperture, used while shooting.
The icons of each function’s current setting appear on both sides of the menu. The left side contains functions
used prior to shooting while the right side contains functions that can be used while shooting. You can even
change what functions appear on the right side of the FUNC. menu (A 104).
Although you can access the various functions using the joystick, some functions will still require touch
operations.

Operating modes:

To u se the touch panel controls

1 Touch [FUNC.].

• The FUNC. menu appears. You can drag your finger up/down to
see more functions.

2 Touch the icon of the desired function.

• Menu items not available appear grayed out.

3 Adjust the function and then touch [X].

• Check the function’s description for details.

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To u se the joystick

1 Push the joystick (Ý/Þ) to select [FUNC.] and then press the joystick.

• The FUNC. menu appears.

2 Push the joystick (Ý/Þ) to select the icon of the desired function and then press the joystick.

• Menu items not available appear grayed out.

3 Adjust the function.

• Check the function’s description for details.

4 Push the joystick (Ý/Þ) to select [X] and then press the joystick.

• An adjustment dial will appear when adjusting some functions. To use touch panel controls, drag your finger
left/right to move the adjustment dial to the desired setting. To use the joystick, first press the joystick itself so
that the position of the current setting is highlighted in orange and then push left/right to adjust the setting.

Setup Menus

Operating modes:

To u se the touch panel controls

1 and modes only: Touch [FUNC.].

2 Touch [MENU].

• Alternatively, you can press the MENU button to open the setup

menus directly.

• The setup menus appear. Settings are divided into groups, which

can be accessed through the tabs at the top of the screen.

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3 Touch the tab of the desired menu.

• Depending on the operating mode, some tabs may be divided into multiple “pages”. Touch the numbers
under the tab icons or drag your finger left/right to switch to other pages in the currently selected tab.

4 Touch the desired setting.

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• Menu items not available appear grayed out.

5 Touch the desired option and then touch [X].

• You can touch [X] to close the menu at any time.

• You can touch [K] to return to the previous screen. If you changed a setting, it will be applied.

To u se the joystick

1 and modes only: Push the joystick (Ý/Þ) to select [FUNC.] and then press the joystick.

2 Press the MENU button.

• Alternatively, you can push the joystick (Ý/Þ) to select [MENU] and then press the joystick.

• The setup menus appear. Settings are divided into groups, which can be accessed through the tabs at the
top of the screen.

3Push the joystick (Þ) to select the desired tab and page number.

• Depending on the operating mode, some tabs may be divided into multiple “pages”.

4Push the joystick (Ý) to move the selection bar to the desired setting and then press the joystick.

• Menu items not available appear grayed out.

5Push the joystick (Ý/Þ) to select the desired option and then press the joystick.
6Push the joystick (Ý/Þ) to select [X] and then press the joystick.

• You can press the MENU button to close the menu at any time.

•You can select [K] to return to the previous screen. If you changed a setting, it will be applied.

• For brevity’s sake, references in the text to settings in the setup menus will include only the tab of the desired
menu and the setting name. For example, “You can adjust the date and time later on with the [ System
Setup] > [1] > [Date/Time] setting.”

• Depending on the operating mode, you may need to switch pages under the tab to access the function.

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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 month selected.

Operating modes:

1Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the camcorder.

• The POWER/CHG indicator will illuminate and the [Date/Time]

screen will appear.

2 Touch a field you want to change (year, month, day, hours or

minutes).

• You can also push the joystick (Þ) to move between the fields

and then press the joystick to make your selection.

3 Touch [Í] or [Î] to change the field as necessary.

• You can also push the joystick (Ý) to change the field.

4 Set the correct date and time by changing all the fields in the same way.

5 Touch [Y.M.D], [M.D,Y] or [D.M.Y] to select the date format you prefer.

• You can also push the joystick (Þ) to move between the fields and then press the joystick to make your

selection.

• In some screens, the date will be displayed in short form (numbers instead of month names or only the day

and month), but it will still follow the order you selected.

6 Touch [24H] to use 24-hour clock or leave it unselected to use 12-hour clock (AM/PM).

• You can also push the joystick (Þ) to move between the fields and then press the joystick to make your

selection.

7 Touch [OK] to start the clock and close the setup screen.

• You can also push the joystick (Þ) to move between the fields and then press the joystick to make your

selection.

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• You can adjust the date and time later on with the [ System Setup] > [1] > [Date/Time] setting.

• When you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable lithium battery may
discharge completely and the date and time setting may be lost. In such case, recharge the built-in lithium
battery (A 157) and set the time zone, date and time again.

• Using the optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver, you can have the camcorder adjust settings automatically according
to the UTC date/time information received from the GPS signal (A 100).

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[ System Setup]

[1]

[Language ]

[English]

[ System Setup]

[1]

[Time Zone/DST]

[New York]

Changing the Language

The default language of the camcorder is English. You can set it to one of
27 languages.

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Operating modes:

1Press the MENU button.

2 Open the [Language ] screen.

[ System Setup] > [1] > [Language ]

3 Touch the desired language and then touch [OK].

4 Touch [X] to close the menu.

• Some buttons, such as [FUNC.] and [MENU], will appear in English regardless of the language selected.

Changing the Time Zone

Change the time zone to match your location. The default setting is New
York. In addition, the camcorder is able to retain the date and time of an
additional location. This is convenient when you travel so that you can set
the camcorder to match the time of your home location or that of your
travel destination.

Operating modes:

1Press the MENU button.

2 Open the [Time Zone/DST] screen.

[ System Setup] > [1] > [Time Zone/DST]

3 Touch ["] to set the home time zone, or [#] to set the time zone of your destination when you are

traveling.

4 Touch [Ï] or [Ð] to set the desired time zone. If necessary, touch [$] to adjust for daylight saving

time.

5 Touch [X] to close the menu.

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NOTES

Preparing Recording Media

The camcorder records 4K clips to CFast cards, and HD clips and photos to . SD, / SDHC and 0
SDXC memory cards. Initialize recording media (A 38) when you use them with this camcorder for the first
time. In the case of SD cards, initialize using the [Complete Initialization] option.

Compatible Recording Media

For the latest information about recording media tested for use with this camcorder, visit your local Canon Web
site.

CFast cards

CFast 2.0-compliant cards.

SD cards

As of June 2016, the recording function has been tested using memory cards made by Panasonic, Toshiba and
SanDisk. For details about SD cards tested for use with this camcorder, visit your local Canon Web site.

Memory card type: . SD card, / SDHC card, 0 SDXC card
SD Speed Class*:

*

To record HD clips with a frame rate/bit rate of [59.94P / 50 Mbps] or clips using slow & fast motion recording mode, we
recommend using SD cards rated CLASS 10.

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• Turn off the camcorder before inserting or removing recording media. Inserting or removing the recording
media with the camcorder on may result in permanent data loss.

• After repeatedly recording, deleting and editing recordings (fragmented memory), it will take longer to write
data on recording media and recording may stop. Save your recordings and initialize the recording media with
the camcorder.

• About CFast and SDXC cards: You can use CFast cards and SDXC cards with this camcorder but such
recording media are initialized using the exFAT file system.

- When using exFAT-formatted recording media with other devices (digital recorders, card readers, etc.), make

sure that the external device is compatible with exFAT. For more information on compatibility, contact the
computer, operating system or memory card manufacturer.

- If you use exFAT-formatted recording media with a computer OS that is not exFAT-compatible, you may be

prompted to format the memory card. In such case, cancel the operation to prevent data loss.

• Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all recording media.

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Inserting a CFast Card

1 Turn off the camcorder.

• Wait until the ACCESS indicator is off.

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2 Slide the CARD OPEN switch in the direction of the

arrow and open the recording media slot cover.

3Insert the CFast card straight, with the label facing up,

all the way into the slot 햲.

• Make sure that you insert the CFast card into the slot so
that the connectors in the card match the orientation
shown on the illustration to the left of the CFast card slot.

4 Close the recording media slot cover 햳.

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

햲

ACCESS indicator Recording media status

On or flashing Accessing the recording media.

Off

• CFast cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable. Inserting a CFast card facing the wrong
direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder. Be sure to insert the CFast card as described in the
procedure above.

A recording media is not inserted or
it is not being accessed.

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IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT

NOTES

햲

햳

ACCESS
indicator

햲

햳

햴

ACCESS indicator

1 Turn off the camcorder.

• Wait until the ACCESS indicator is off.

2 Slide the CARD OPEN switch in the direction of the

arrow and open the recording media slot cover 햲.

3Push in the CFast card release button to release the

CFast card.

4 Pull the CFast card all the way out and close the

recording media slot cover 햳.

• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS
indicator is on or flashing 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 recording media slot cover.

Inserting and Removing an SD Card

1 Turn off the camcorder.

• Wait until the ACCESS indicator is off.

2 Slide the CARD OPEN switch in the direction of the

arrow and open the recording media slot cover 햲.

3Insert the SD card, with the label facing up, all the way

into the SD card slot until it clicks 햳.

• 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.

4 Close the recording media slot cover 햴.

• Do not force the cover closed if the SD card is not

correctly inserted.

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ACCESS indicator Recording media status

On or flashing Accessing the recording media.

Off

• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing 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 recording media slot cover.

• 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 the
procedure above.

A recording media is not inserted or
it is not being accessed.

• SD cards have a physical switch to prevent writing on the card so as to avoid the accidental erasure of the
card’s content. To write-protect the SD card, set the switch to the LOCK position.

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[3 Recording Setup]

[1]

[Initialize /

8]

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.

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physically erase the stored data, or complete initialization, which deletes all data completely.

Operating modes:

1Press the MENU button.

2 Open the [Initialize /8] submenu.

[3 Recording Setup] > [1] > [Initialize /8]

3 Touch [ Memory Card] or [8 Memory Card] and then touch

[Initialize].

• If you are initializing a CFast card, skip to step 5.

4 Touch [Complete Initialization] to delete all data completely.

5 Touch [Yes].

• If you are using the [Complete Initialization] option, you can touch [Cancel] to cancel the operation while it is
in progress. You can use the SD card but all data will be erased.

6 When the confirmation screen appears, touch [OK].

• The selected recording media is initialized and all the data it contains is erased.

• Initializing a recording media will permanently erase all data. 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.

Recovering Data on a Recording Media

Some actions, such as suddenly turning off the camcorder or removing the recording media while data is being
recorded, can cause data errors on the recording media. In such case, you may be able to recover the data if a
message is displayed indicating that a clip needs recovering. You can recover the clips from a playback index
screen.

Operating modes:

1 Open the index screen with the clip you want to recover (A 108).

2 Select the clip to recover.

• The clip is indicated by a [?] in the thumbnail.

3 When the camcorder prompts you to recover the clip, touch [Yes].

4 After the clip has been recovered, touch [OK].

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• This procedure may delete clips shorter than 0.5 seconds in length. Additionally, up to 0.5 seconds may be
deleted from the end of the clips.

• In some cases, it may not be possible to recover the data. This is more likely when the file system is corrupted
or the recording media is physically damaged.

• Only clips recorded with this camcorder can be recovered.

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[ System Setup]

[3] (in mode) or

[2] (in mode)

[Wireless Remote Control]

[j Off ]

Remote sensor

Delay switch
(bottom side of
remote controller)

Using the Optional RC-6 Remote Controller

The camcorder can be operated remotely. You can use the optional RC-6 Remote Controller as described in this
section. You can also use the camcorder’s network functions and wirelessly connect a compatible device to
control the camcorder. For details about wirelessly controlling the camcorder, refer to

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Controlling the Camcorder from a Network Device

Operating modes:

(A 131).

Activating the Remote Sensor

1 Press the MENU button.

2 Open the [Wireless Remote Control] submenu.

[ System Setup] > [3] (in mode) or [2] (in mode) >
[Wireless Remote Control]

3 Select [i On] and then touch [X].

• To deactivate the remote sensor, select [j Off ] instead.

Browser Remote:

Using the Remote Controller to Operate the Camcorder

When using the remote controller, point it at the camcorder’s
remote sensor.

• The position of the delay switch on the remote controller
determines how the remote controller operates. Refer to
the following table.

Delay switch

position

2

‹

• The camcorder may not operate correctly when used under fluorescent or LED lights. Make sure to use the
camcorder away from such light sources as much as possible.

• The camcorder may not operate correctly when a remote controller for another device is pointed at the
camcorder and operated.

• The remote controller may not operate correctly when the remote sensor is located under strong light sources
or direct sunlight.

• The camcorder may not operate correctly when a flash fires. If a flash is being used in the vicinity, deactivate
the remote sensor as described in the previous procedure.

• When the camcorder cannot be operated with the remote controller under normal circumstances, or when it
can only be operated at very close range, replace the battery.

Starts and stops
recording a video clip.

Takes a photo, even
while recording a video
clip.

mode mode

Takes a photo after a
2-second delay.

Takes a photo
immediately.

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Recording Video and Taking Photos

This section explains the recording basics. Before you begin recording clips*, make a test recording first to check
if the camcorder operates correctly. Record a 4K clip (on the CFast card) at 305 Mbps (frame rate of 29.97P or

23.98P) for approximately 5 minutes and an HD clip (on the SD card) at 50 Mbps (frame rate of 59.94P) for
approximately 15 minutes. Should the camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to
For details on recording audio, refer to

* “Clip” refers to a single movie unit recorded with a single recording operation.

Preparing to Record

1 Remove the lens cap.

2 Attach the lens hood (

attach the viewfinder unit (
Microphone Adapter (

3Insert a charged battery pack into the camcorder

(

A 19).

4Insert recording media as necessary (

• Insert a CFast card to record 4K clips; insert an SD
card to record HD clips and photos.

5Adjust the viewfinder unit, if necessary (A 23).

A 22) and, if necessary,

A 24).

Recording Audio

A 22) and MA-400

A 36, 37).

(A 87).

Troubleshooting

(A 146).

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ACCESS indicator

START/STOP (PHOTO) button

Tally lamp

Shooting mode dial

Basic Recording

This camcorder uses the same button to record video clips and take photos. In this manual, when you are
recording video clips, this button is referred to as the START/STOP button; when you are shooting photos, it is
referred to as the PHOTO button.

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Operating modes:

1 Set the movie/photo switch to v to record clips or { to take photos.

2 Set the shooting mode dial to the desired shooting mode (A 55).

3Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the camcorder.

• The POWER/CHG indicator will illuminate in green.

• You can change the setting that determines the file name of recorded clips (A 45).

To shoot clips

4Press the START /STOP button.

• Recording starts. The tally lamp illuminates and the Ñ icon at the top of the screen changes to Ü.

• The ACCESS indicator flashes in red intermittently as the camcorder records to the recording media.

• You can also take a photo while recording a clip (A 43).

5Press the START /STOP button to stop the recording.

• The clip is recorded on the recording media and the camcorder enters record standby mode. The tally lamp
will also go out.

6Press and hold the ON/OFF button until the POWER/CHG indicator goes out.

• Make sure the ACCESS indicator has also gone out.

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NOTES

NOTES

To t a ke photos

4Press the PHOTO button halfway.

• When the FOCUS switch is set to A (autofocus): If the subject is not in focus, g will flash in yellow. Once
the focus is automatically adjusted, g will turn green and one or more AF (autofocus) frames will appear.
You can also change the autofocus method (A 74).

5Press the PHOTO button fully.

• The ACCESS indicator flashes in red intermittently as the camcorder records to the recording media.

6Press and hold the ON/OFF button until the POWER/CHG indicator goes out.

• Make sure the ACCESS indicator has also gone out.

• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing in red. Failure to do so may
result in permanent data loss.

- Do not open the recording media slot cover and do not remove the recording media.

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

• Be sure to save your recordings regularly (A 122), especially after making important recordings. Canon shall
not be liable for any loss or corruption of data.

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• The built-in microphone may pick up operation noise from the camcorder while recording. Using a
commercially-available external microphone (A 87) may reduce this noise.

• You can also press the transmit button on the optional RC-6 Remote Controller to record clips and take
photos (A 40).

• You can select the length of time to review a photo after it is recorded (A 142).

Taking Photos During Mode

If you set an assignable button to [ Photo] (A 105), you can take a photo while recording a clip or while
the camcorder is in record standby mode. When you press the button, {æ8 will appear on the upper right of
the screen.
The size of the photo depends on whether the resolution is set to 4K or HD. When the resolution is set to 4K, the
photo size will be 3840x2160; when set to HD, 1920x1080.

Operating modes:

• You can even capture a photo in mode while a clip is being played back (A 114).

• You cannot take a photo in the following cases:

- When an external device is connected to the HDMI OUT terminal.

- When [Slow & Fast Motion] (A 96) is set to [x1/4] or [x1/2].

- When [Looks] (A 71) is set to [ – Highlight Priority].

-When the [v Camera Setup] > [3] > [Rolling Shutter Reduction] setting is set to [i On ].

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[3 Recording Setup]

[1]

[Photo Aspect Ratio]

[ 4:3 4000x3000]

Selecting the Photo Size and Aspect Ratio

You can select the size and aspect ratio of recorded photos.

Operating modes:

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1Press the MENU button.

2 Open the [Photo Aspect Ratio] submenu.

[3 Recording Setup] > [1] > [Photo Aspect Ratio]

3 Select the desired size and aspect ratio, and then touch [X].

• The displayed available number of photos is approximate and based on the currently selected photo size.

Shooting Continuous Photos (Drive Mode)

Using drive mode, you can take a burst of photos of your subject.

Operating modes:

1 Touch [FUNC.] and then touch [Drive Mode].

2 Select the desired option and then touch [X].

Options

[ Single Shot]:
[p Continuous]: Takes a burst of photos as long as you hold the PHOTO button pressed down. The same

[ AF Continuous]: Takes a burst of photos as long as you hold the PHOTO button down. The focus will be

• About the [ AF Continuous] option: Depending on the Special Scene mode when the shooting mode is

set to ƒ, the zoom position and other camera settings, the interval between shots may not be the same or
the shooting speed may decrease.

Takes a single photo when you press the PHOTO button.

focus applied to the first photo will also be applied to the entire series. The camcorder will
shoot at a rate of approx. 3.8 shots/second.

adjusted throughout the series. Release your finger from the PHOTO button to stop shooting.

Remote Operation Using Browser Remote

After completing the necessary preparations (A 131), you can start and stop recording from a connected
device using the Browser Remote application.

Operating modes:

1 Touch [LIVE VIEW ON/OFF] to show the camcorder’s live view image on the Browser Remote

screen.

• The position of the camcorder’s movie/photo switch will determine whether the Browser Remote screen
displays controls for recording clips or taking photos.

• In this procedure, depending on the network device, you may need to click the Browser Remote onscreen
button instead of touching it.

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Recording operation

Time code

Screenshot for re cording cl ips

To shoot clips

2 Touch [STAR T/ STOP].

• The recording operation indicator changes to [ÜREC] and the center of the START/STOP button lights up

in red.

• The time code displayed on the Browser Remote screen is the same as on the camcorder.

• Touch [START/STOP] again to stop the recording.

To t a ke photos

2 Touch [PHOTO].

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• The Browser Remote application 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 [D] to lock the application’s
controls; press [C] to reactivate them.

Setting the Clip File Name

The camcorder allows you to change several settings that determine the file name of the recorded clips.
Personalize the clip file name according to your preferences or organizational conventions to create files that are
easier to identify and organize.

Operating modes:

Recording Video and Taking Photos

Menus

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NOTES

A 001C001_yymmddXX_CA NON_01

1 2 3 4 675

1 Camera index: One character (A to Z) that

identifies the camcorder used.

2 Reel number: 3 characters (001 to 999) that

identify the recording media used.

3 Clip number: 4 characters (C001 to D999). The

clip number advances automatically with each clip
recorded (switching to D001 after C999), but you
can set the initial clip number.

4 Recording date (set automatically by the

camcorder).

5 Random component: 2 characters (numbers 0 to

9 and capital letters A to Z) that change randomly
with each clip.

6 User defined field: 5 characters (numbers 0 to 9

and capital letters A to Z) for any other
identification purposes.

7 The camcorder will automatically add “_” and a

stream number (01 to 99) to the file name of HD
clips when an SD or SDHC card is used. The
stream number will advance every time the video
(stream) file within the clip is split and recording
continues on a separate stream file.

[3 Recording Setup]

[2] or [3] (depending on the

system frequency)

[Camera Index] ….. [A]

[Reel Number] ….. [001]

[Clip Number] ….. [001]

[User Defined] ….. [CANON]

The basic file name structure is as follows.

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Setting the components of the clip file name

To set the camera ID

1 Press the MENU button.

2 Open the [Camera Index] screen.

[3 Recording Setup] > [2] or [3] (depending on the system frequency)

> [Camera Index]
3Touch [Í] or [Î] to select the desired camera ID.
4 Touch [OK] and then touch [X].

To set the reel number or initial clip number

1 Press the MENU button.

2 Open the [Reel Number] or [Clip Number] screen.

[3 Recording Setup] > [2] or [3] (depending on the system frequency) > [Reel Number] or [Clip Number]
3Touch [Í] or [Î] to select the first digit of the reel/clip number and then touch the next field to select the next

digit.

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

• To reset the reel/clip number, touch [Reset] instead. You will return to the previous screen and will not have
to perform the rest of the procedure.

• Touch [Cancel] to close the screen without setting the reel/clip number.

4 Touch [OK] and then touch [X].

5 If you changed the reel number, initialize all the recording media being used for recording (CFast and SD cards,

A 38).

• If you set an initial clip number that is smaller than the clip number of a clip on the recording media used, the
clip number will continue from the number following that of the last clip on the recording media.

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Table of Contents Index

To set the user-defined field

1 Press the MENU button.

2 Open the [User Defined] screen.

[3 Recording Setup] > [3] > [User Defined]

3Touch [Í] or [Î] to select the first character and then touch the next character.

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

• Touch [Cancel] to close the screen without setting the user-defined field.

4 Touch [OK] and then touch [X].

Onscreen Icons and Displays

Refer to this section for an explanation of the various icons and screen displays that appear in and
modes. They may differ depending on the shooting mode and settings in the FUNC. menu and setup menus.
Some icons that appear in mode also appear in mode. If the camcorder is in mode and you do
not find an icon in these tables for mode, refer to

Operating modes:

Icons that appear during mode

(A 50).

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Icons that appear during mode

Icons on the top of the screen

Icon/Display Description A

n, “, ‚, ’, N, H, û,

, K, L, ÿ, , ,

0:00:00.00, 0:00:00:00 Time code 84
Ü, Ñ Recording operation

, , 0, v Self timer 99

{ Appears when recording a photo in record standby mode. 43

, , Image stabilizer 81

[FUNC.] Button to open the FUNC. menu. 30, 137

Shooting mode

Ü: recording, Ñ: record standby

Pre-recording mode 97

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Icons on the left side of the screen

Icon/Display Description A

F0.0 Aperture value 55, 58

1/0000, 000.00° Shutter speed, shutter angle 55, 58

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y ±0 0/0, y ±0 0/0: AE shift, : exposure locked 65

ISO00000, 00.0dB ISO00000: ISO speed, 00.0dB: gain 55

, : auto ISO limit, : AGC limit 63

@, D 0.0ft Focus mode

• While focusing in manual focus mode, the estimated distance to the subject will be
displayed as well.

} Face detection and tracking 79
¼, ½, ¾, ¿, , É, , , White balance 69

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, , , , , ,
, , ,

O, Peaking 77

ND ND filter 140
¬, , Light metering mode 68

z, { Zebra patterns 82

STBYó, RECó HDMI recording command 145

Highlight priority look 71

Looks 71

Digital tele-converter 73

Rolling shutter distortion reduction 140

GPS signal: continuously on - satellite signal acquired; flashing - satellite signal not
acquired.

•Displayed only when an optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver is connected to the camcorder.

Browser Remote: in white – preparations for connections completed; in yellow –
connecting to or disconnecting from the control device.

Exposure bar 58

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Icons in the center of the screen

Icon/Display Description A

Remote sensor disabled 40

Onscreen markers 82

Face detection. When a face is detected, a white frame will appear around the main
subject’s face.

£ User-selected tracking frame 79

Icons on the right side of the screen

Icon/Display Description A

è, é, ê, ,

000 min

{Ð8 Recording a photo. If an SD card error occurs, 9 will appear instead. 43

0h00m, 8 0h00m Recording media status and available recording time estimate

¼, ½,», º,
000Mbps

¹

š, Ÿ, Audio output channel 120

Remaining battery charge
The icon shows an estimate of the remaining charge. The remaining recording time is
displayed, in minutes, next to the icon.

• When is displayed, replace the battery pack with a fully charged one.

• Depending on the conditions of use, the actual battery charge may not be indicated
accurately.

• The remaining available space is displayed, in minutes, next to the icon.

• When the icon appears in red followed by [END], there is no more available space and
recording will stop.

Zoom indicator 73

Frame rate
Bit rate

Movie format –

INPUT terminals deactivated 88

Audio peak limiter 90

Audio recording level 91

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Icons on the bottom of the screen

Icon/Display Description A

[4K], [HD] Button to open the [4K/HD] submenu and currently selected recording resolution (4K/HD). 53

When the camcorder’s internal temperature has risen to a predetermined level, will
appear in yellow. If it continues to rise, will appear in red.

` Cooling fan operation 52

^ Magnification (focus assistance function) 77

Button to open the [Slow & Fast Motion] submenu.

x1/4, x1/2

x2, x4, x10, x20, x60, x120, x1200

Currently selected slow motion rate.
Currently selected fast motion rate.

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Icons that appear during mode

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Icons on the top of the screen

Icon/Display Description A

, , 0, { Self timer 99

Icons on the left side of the screen

Icon/Display Description A

, , , , , ,

, , ,

ª

, ¬, « Light metering mode 68

, p, Drive mode 44

Looks 71

Orientation detection 102

Icons on the right side of the screen

Icon/Display Description A

8000 Recording media and available number of photos. –
> Camcorder shake warning

•If this icon appears, we recommend stabilizing the camcorder, for example, by
mounting it on a tripod.

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NOTES

Icons on the bottom of the screen

Icon/Display Description A

{L, {S Button to open the [Photo Aspect Ratio] submenu and currently selected photo size

( or ).

g Indicates whether the focus and/or exposure is locked while the PHOTO button is pressed

halfway.

• In green – focus and exposure are locked (during auto focus mode); exposure is locked
(manual focus mode).

•In yellow (flashing) – focus is not locked. If the zoom is operated while the icon is green
in autofocus mode, it will start flashing in yellow.

• In white (flashing) – the camcorder is attempting to focus on the subject.

, j, , G, , , @Button to open the [Interval Recording] submenu and currently selected interval length. 98

• You can press the DISP. button to switch the onscreen displays in the following sequence.
Show all onscreen displays  show only onscreen markers* and the recording operation display  hide all
onscreen displays except the recording operation display.

* Only when an onscreen marker is selected (A 82).

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IMPORTANT

NOTES

[ System Setup]

[3]

[Fan]

[i On]

Intake vent

Exhaust vent

Using the Fan

The camcorder uses an internal cooling fan to reduce the camcorder’s internal heat.

Operating modes:

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1Press the MENU button.

2 Open the [Fan] submenu.

[ System Setup] > [3] > [Fan]

3 Select the desired option and then touch [X].

Options

[k Automatic]: The fan runs while the camcorder is not recording and it is

automatically turned off while the camcorder is recording
video (while the Ü icon appears at the top of the screen).
However, if the internal temperature of the camcorder is too high, the fan will be activated
automatically (in that case, ` will appear next to the b icon). When the camcorder’s temperature
has decreased sufficiently, the fan will be turned off. Use this setting when you do not want the
camcorder to pick up the operating sound of the cooling fan.

[i On]: The fan runs at all times. Use this default setting in most cases.

• While the fan is running, the exhaust vent will emit warm air.

• Be careful not to cover with tape or otherwise obstruct the cooling fan’s air intake and exhaust vents (marked
as AIR INTAKE/EXHAUST VENT).

Video Configuration: Resolution (4K/HD), Resolution, System Frequency, Frame Rate and Bit Rate

Menus

Table of Contents Index

NOTES

[ System Setup]

[4]

[System Frequency]

[z 59.94 Hz]

[3 Recording Setup]

[1]

[4K Recording] …..

[» 29.97P / 305 Mbps]

[HD Recording] …..

[¼ 59.94P / 50 Mbps]

Video Configuration: Resolution (4K/HD), Resolution, System Frequency, Frame Rate and Bit Rate

Before you record, select the resolution (4K or HD), system frequency, frame rate and bit rate that best match
your project’s needs. Available frame rate and bit rate options will depend on the resolution and system
frequency selected.

Operating modes:

Selecting the Resolution (Recording in 4K or HD)

This camcorder allows you to record clips in 4K or HD. The resolution (frame size) of 4K clips is 3840x2160 while that
of HD clips is 1920x1080. Note that 4K clips are saved to the CFast card and HD clips are saved to the SD card.

1 Touch [4K] or [HD] on the bottom left of the screen.

• The icon will show the currently selected option.

• Alternatively, you can press the MENU button and select [3 Recording

Setup] > [1] > [4K / HD].

2 Select the desired option and then touch [L] or [X].

Selecting the System Frequency

You can set the camcorder’s system frequency to 59.94 Hz or 24.00 Hz.

1Press the MENU button.

2 Open the [System Frequency] submenu.

[System Setup] > [4] > [System Frequency]

3 Select the desired option and then touch [OK].

• The resolution, frame rate and bit rate will be reset and then the
camcorder will restart in the selected mode.

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Selecting the Frame Rate and Bit Rate

Follow the procedure below to select the frame rate and bit rate. Choose the combination of frame rate and bit
rate that best suits your needs. This procedure is not available for HD clips when the system frequency is set to

24.00 Hz because the frame rate and bit rate will be set to 24.00P and 35 Mbps, respectively, and cannot be
changed.

1Press the MENU button.

2 Open the [4K Recording] or [HD Recording] submenu.

[3 Recording Setup] > [1] > [4K Recording] or [HD Recording]

3 Select the desired option and then touch [X].

• Icons of the selected option will appear on the right side of the screen.

• The [P] after the frame rate indicates progressive scan while [i] indicates
interlaced scan.

Video Configuration: Resolution (4K/HD), Resolution, System Frequency, Frame Rate and Bit Rate

Menus

Table of Contents Index

NOTES

Available resolution, system frequency, frame rate and bit rate settings

Resolution System frequency Frame rate / Bit rate

4K

(3840x2160)

59.94 Hz

29.97P / 305 Mbps

29.97P / 205 Mbps

23.98P / 305 Mbps

23.98P / 205 Mbps

24.00 HZ

24.00P / 305 Mbps

24.00P / 205 Mbps

HD

(1920x1080)

59.94 Hz

59.94P / 50 Mbps

59.94i / 35 Mbps

29.97P / 35 Mbps

23.98P / 35 Mbps

24.00 HZ 24.00P / 35 Mbps

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• A single recording media cannot be used to record clips using different system frequencies.

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

• When the resolution is set to 4K, you can use the [v Camera Setup] > [3] > [Rolling Shutter Reduction]

setting to reduce rolling shutter distortion.

Video Output Configuration

(A 118).

Shooting Modes

Menus

Table of Contents Index

[ System Setup]

[2]

[Control Dial]

[ Aperture]

Shooting Modes

This camcorder offers various shooting modes to help bring your creative intent to life. After you select a mode,
you can adjust related settings, such as the shutter speed, using the control dial. You can also use the FUNC.
menu or Browser Remote application (A 61).

Manual Exposure (n)

This mode gives you the most freedom over shooting settings as
you can adjust the aperture, shutter speed (in terms of either
fractions of a second or shutter angle) or ISO speed/gain*. You can
adjust settings using the control dial by following the procedure
below. You can also adjust settings using the FUNC. menu or
Browser Remote application (A 61).

* The gain can be adjusted only for clips, not photos.

Operating modes:

1 Set the shooting mode dial to n.

• The aperture, shutter speed/angle or ISO speed/gain value will

be highlighted in orange. To change which value is highlighted,
continue to step 2. To adjust the highlighted value, skip to step

6.

2Press the MENU button.

3 Open the [Control Dial] submenu.

[System Setup] > [2] > [Control Dial]

4 Select the desired function to assign to the control dial.

5 Touch [X].

• The current value will be highlighted in orange.

• During mode, when you select [ Shutter], you can

select the shutter speed mode with the procedure below (A 56).

• During mode, when you select [ ISO/Gain], you can select whether to have control over the ISO

speed or gain with the procedure below (A 56).

6 Turn the control dial to select the desired value.

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Shooting Modes

Menus

Table of Contents Index

[v Camera Setup]

[3]

[Shutter Speed Mode]

[ Speed]

[v Camera Setup]

[2]

[ISO/Gain]

[ ISO]

To select the shutter speed mode

The following procedure allows you to set the shutter speed in terms of fractions of a second or the shutter
angle. You can select the shutter speed mode also using the Browser Remote application (A 61). This function
is available when the shooting mode is set to ‚ or n.

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Operating modes:

1 Open the [Shutter Speed Mode] submenu.

[v Camera Setup] > [3] > [Shutter Speed Mode]

2 Select the desired option and then touch [X].

Options

[ Speed]: Allows you to set the shutter speed (in fractions of a

second).

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

speed.

To select the ISO speed or gain

Operating modes:

1 Open the [ISO/Gain] submenu.

[v Camera Setup] > [2] > [ISO/Gain]

2 Select the desired option and then touch [X].

Available aperture settings

Clips

(1/4-stop increments)

Photos

(1/3-stop increments)

F2.8, F3.2, F3.4, F3.7, F4.0, F4.4, F4.8, F5.2, F5.6, F6.2, F6.7, F7.3, F8.0, F8.7, F9.5, F10, F11

F2.8, F3.2, F3.5, F4.0, F4.5, F5.0, F5.6, F6.3, F7.1, F8.0, F9.0, F10, F11

Aperture

Shooting Modes

Menus

Table of Contents Index

Available shutter speed settings

Shutter speed mode Frame rate Shutter speed

1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/9, 1/10, 1/12, 1/15, 1/17, 1/20, 1/24,

Speed*

(1/4-stop increments)

Clips

Angle**

Photos

(1/3-stop increments)

* When [Slow & Fast Motion] (A 96) is set to [x1/2], shutter speeds slower than 1/60 are not available. When it is set to [x1/4],

shutter speeds slower than 1/120 are not available.

** When [Slow & Fast Motion] (A 96) is set to [x1/4], available shutter angles are as follows: 360.00°, 240.00°, 180.00°, 120.00°,

90.00°, 60.00°, 45.00°, 30.00°, 22.50°

*** These values represent 0.5 seconds, 0.4 seconds and 0.3 seconds, respectively.

All available

frame rates

59.94P, 59.94i

29.97P

23.98P, 24.00P

1/25, 1/30, 1/34, 1/40, 1/48, 1/50, 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

360.00°, 240.00°, 216.00°, 180.00°, 120.00°, 90.00°, 60.00°, 45.00°,

30.00°, 22.50°, 15.00°, 11.25°

360.00°, 324.00°, 270.00°, 240.00°, 216.00°, 180.00°, 120.00°,

108.00°, 90.00°, 60.00°, 45.00°, 30.00°, 22.50°, 15.00°, 11.25°

360.00°, 345.60°, 288.00°, 259.20°, 240.00°, 216.00°, 180.00°,

172.80°, 144.00°, 120.00°, 90.00°, 86.40°, 72.00°, 60.00°, 45.00°,

30.00°, 22.50°, 15.00°, 11.25°

0”5***, 0”4***, 0”3***, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10, 1/13, 1/15, 1/20, 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

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Available ISO speed settings

ISO speed

Clips/Photos

(1/3-stop increments)

Available gain settings

Clips

(1.5-dB increments*)

* If you set [v Camera Setup] > [3] > [Gain Increment] to [) Fine], the increment will be 0.5 dB.

160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000, 6400, 8000, 10000,
12800, 16000, 20000

Gain

0.0 dB to 42.0 dB

Shooting Modes

Menus

Table of Contents Index

NOTES

NOTES

The Exposure Bar

When the shooting mode is set to n, the exposure bar will appear, giving you
an indication of the current exposure. The Î on top of the exposure bar
indicates optimal exposure without any shift (AE±0) and 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 AE±0

Current exposure

• The lowest available ISO speed and gain settings are 500 and 9.0 dB, respectively, when [Slow & Fast Motion]

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(A 96) is set to [x1/4] or [Looks] (A 71) is set to [ Production Camera], [ Canon Log] or [ Wide
DR] (A 71).

• However, the lowest available settings will be 1250 and 18.0 dB when [Slow & Fast Motion] is set to [x1/4]
[Looks] is set to [ Production Camera], [ Canon Log] or [ Wide DR].

Aperture Priority AE (“)

In this mode, after you adjust the aperture value with the control dial, the camcorder automatically sets the
appropriate shutter speed to obtain the optimal exposure for the subject. Adjusting the aperture is useful in
changing the depth of field, which can allow you to blur the background and make the subject stand out more.

and

Operating modes:

1 Set the shooting mode dial to “.

• The aperture value will highlighted in orange.

2 Turn the control dial to adjust the aperture value.

• You can also adjust the aperture value using the FUNC. menu or Browser Remote

application (A 61).

• For available settings, refer to

• Depending on the brightness of the subject, the camcorder will not be able to control the exposure and the
aperture value will flash. In such case, select a different aperture value.

Available aperture settings

(A 56).

Shutter Priority AE (‚)

In this mode, after you adjust the shutter speed, the camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture to
obtain the optimal exposure for the subject. The shutter speed affects how moving objects are captured – you
can make fast-moving subjects, such as a waterfall, appear to be motionless or impart a sense of movement to
them.

Operating modes:

Shooting Modes

Menus

Table of Contents Index

NOTES

1 Set the shooting mode dial to ‚.

• The shutter speed will highlighted in orange.

2 Turn the control dial to adjust the shutter speed.

• You can also adjust the shutter speed using the FUNC. menu or Browser Remote

application (A 61).

• For available settings, refer to

• Depending on the brightness of the subject, the camcorder will not be able to control the exposure and the
shutter speed value will flash. In such case, select a different shutter speed.

Available shutter speed settings

(A 57).

Program AE (’)

The camcorder automatically sets the aperture, shutter speed, gain (for clips) and ISO speed to
obtain the optimal exposure for the subject.

Operating modes:

Set the shooting mode dial to ’.

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Auto (N)

Use this mode to let the camcorder select various settings. This is the perfect mode for those
times when you do not want to take the time to adjust settings.

Operating modes:

Set the shooting mode dial to N.

Special Scene (ƒ)

You can select the Special Scene mode that best matches your shooting situation. Some
shooting situations can be tricky, such as when the subject is lit with just a spotlight, so you may
find setting the appropriate Special Scene mode to be convenient.

Operating modes:

1 Set the shooting mode dial to ƒ.
2 Touch [FUNC.] and then touch H [Scene].

3 Select the desired option and then touch [X].

Shooting Modes

Menus

Table of Contents Index

NOTES

Options

[H Portrait]: The camcorder uses a large aperture, to achieve a sharp focus on the

subject while blurring the background.

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[û Sports]: To record scenes with lots of movement, such as sports events.

[ Night Scene]: To record nightscapes with lower noise.

[ý Snow]: To record in bright ski resorts without the subject being underexposed.

[L Beach]: To record on a sunny beach without the subject being underexposed.

[ÿ Sunset]: To record sunsets in vibrant colors.

[ Low Light]: To record in low-light situations.

[ Spotlight]: To record spotlit scenes.

[ Fireworks]: To record fireworks.

•[H Portrait]/[û Sports]/[ý Snow]/[L Beach]: The picture may not appear smooth during playback.

•[ý Snow]/[L Beach]: The subject may become overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places. Check

the image on the screen.

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• [ Low Light]:

- Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage.

- Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes.

- White points may appear on the screen.

- Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually.

• [ Low Light]/[ Fireworks]: To avoid camcorder blur (blur due to the camcorder moving) we recommend
using a tripod.

Using the FUNC. Menu or Browser Remote to Adjust Settings

You can adjust the settings related to the various shooting modes using the FUNC. menu or remotely using the
Browser Remote application.

Operating modes:

Using the FUNC. Menu

To change the aperture value when the shooting mode is n or “

1 Touch [FUNC.] and then touch [Aperture].

• The aperture adjustment dial will appear at the bottom of the screen.

• Continue to step 2 below.

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To change the shutter speed when the shooting mode is n or ‚

1 Touch [FUNC.] and then touch [Shutter].

• The shutter speed adjustment dial will appear at the bottom of the screen.

• You can use the [v Camera Setup] > [3] > [Shutter Speed Mode] setting to switch between shutter

speed and shutter angle.

• Continue to step 2 below.

To change the ISO speed or gain when the shooting mode is n

1 Touch [FUNC.] and then touch [ISO] or [Gain].

• The ISO speed or gain adjustment dial will appear at the bottom of the screen.

• You can use the [v Camera Setup] > [2] > [ISO/Gain] setting to switch between ISO speed and gain.

• Note that during mode, you cannot adjust the gain.

2 Drag your finger left/right along the dial to select the desired value.

• Touching [WFM] will display the waveform monitor (A 83).

3Touch [X].

• The selected setting’s value will appear on the upper left of the screen.

Using the Browser Remote Application

After completing the necessary preparations (A 131), you can change the shutter speed, aperture, ISO speed
or gain from a connected device using the Browser Remote application. In this procedure, depending on the
network device, you may need to click the Browser Remote onscreen button instead of touching it.

Shooting Modes

Menus

Table of Contents Index

햳

햲

햲

햳

햲

햳

To change the aperture value when the shooting mode is n or “

1 Touch the current aperture value on the Browser Remote screen.

2 Select the desired aperture value from the list.

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• The selected value will be displayed on the Browser Remote screen and
applied on the camcorder.

• Alternatively, you can press [IRIS +] to open the aperture or [IRIS -] to close
the aperture in approximately 1/4-stop increments for clips or 1/3-stop
increments for photos.

To change the shutter speed when the shooting mode is n or

1 Touch the current shutter speed value on the Browser Remote screen.

• During mode, you can touch [Speed] and then the desired shutter
speed mode ([Speed] or [Angle]).

2 Select the desired shutter speed value from the list.

• The selected value will be displayed on the Browser Remote screen and
applied on the camcorder.

To change the ISO speed or gain when the shooting mode is n

1 Touch the current ISO speed or gain value on the Browser Remote screen.

• During mode, you can touch [ISO] and then the desired setting ([ISO] or
[Gain]) to switch between the two.

• Note that during mode, you cannot adjust the gain.

2 Select the desired ISO speed or gain value from the list.

• The selected value will be displayed on the Browser Remote screen and
applied on the camcorder.

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Automatic Gain and ISO Limits

Menus

Table of Contents Index

[v Camera Setup]

(in mode) or

[{ Camera Setup]

(in mode)

[1]

[AGC Limit] or [Auto ISO Limit]

[m] (automatic)

Automatic Gain and ISO Limits

Depending on the brightness of the surroundings, the camcorder will automatically raise the gain or ISO speed
to try to get a brighter picture. Because doing so can lead to video noise, you can select a maximum limit for
how high levels are raised. These limits are referred to as the automatic gain control (AGC) limit and auto ISO
limit. Shooting with a smaller limit is useful as it results in a darker picture but less noise. This function is available
when the shooting mode is set to “, ‚, or ’.

Operating modes:

1Press the MENU button.

• mode: If you set [v Camera Setup]> [2] > [ISO/Gain] to

[Gain], you will be able to set the AGC limit; if you set [ISO/Gain] to
[ISO], you will be able to set the auto ISO limit.

• mode: Because only the ISO speed can be adjusted for photos,
you will be able to set only the auto ISO limit.

2 Open the submenu to set the AGC limit or auto ISO limit.

mode: [v Camera Setup] > [1] > [AGC Limit] or [Auto ISO

Limit]

mode: [{ Camera Setup] > [1] > [Auto ISO Limit]

3 Touch [ ] or [ ].

• The AGC limit or auto ISO limit dial will appear at the bottom of the
screen.

•Touch [m] to remove the limit.

4 Drag your finger left/right along the dial to select the desired value.

• You can also push the joystick up/down until the position of the current value is highlighted in orange and
then push left/right to adjust the value.

5 Touch [X].

• The AGC limit or auto ISO limit icon will appear on the left side of the screen.

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Available ISO limit settings

ISO speed

Clips

(1/3-stop increments)

Photos

(1/3-stop increments)

* When this value is selected in mode and the camcorder is switched to mode, the auto ISO limit will be set to

ISO2000.

Available AGC limit settings

Clips

(1.5-dB increments)

160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500*, 3200*, 4000*

160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000

Gain

0 dB to 28.5 dB

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• The lowest available auto ISO limit and AGC limit settings are 500 and 9.0 dB, respectively, when [Slow & Fast

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Motion] (A 96) is set to [x1/4] or [Looks] (A 71) is set to [ Production Camera], [ Canon Log] or
[ Wide DR] (A 71).

• However, the lowest available settings will be 1250 and 18.0 dB when [Slow & Fast Motion] is set to [x1/4]
[Looks] is set to [ Production Camera], [ Canon Log] or [ Wide DR].

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Exposure

In some shooting modes, the camcorder features the following exposure-related functions to help you achieve
the desired brightness for the image.

Exposure lock: You can lock the exposure when the camcorder is set to automatically adjust the exposure. This

function is available when the shooting mode is set to “, ‚,
modes except for [ Fireworks]).

Tou c h e x p o s ur e :

AE shift:

Operating modes:

You can have the camcorder adjust the exposure simply by touching the screen. This function is
available when the shooting mode is set to “, ‚,
[ Fireworks]).

You can use AE shift to darken or lighten the image that was set during automatic exposure. This
function is available when the shooting mode is set to “, ‚, or

’ or ƒ (all Special Scene modes except for

Exposure Lock

1 Touch [FUNC.] and then touch [Exposure Lock].

• The exposure adjustment screen will appear.

2 Touch [n] (manual).

• An adjustment dial will appear on the bottom of the screen. The exposure is locked but you can adjust it
using the adjustment dial.

3 Drag your finger left/right along the dial to select the desired value.

• You can also push the joystick up/down until the position of the current value is highlighted in orange and
then push left/right to adjust the value.

• Depending on the exposure, some values may not be available, which will affect the adjustment range.

•Touch [n] again to return the camcorder to automatic exposure.

• Touching [WFM] will display the waveform monitor (A 83).

4 Touch [X] to lock the exposure at the selected value.

• will appear on the left side of the screen. If the exposure was also adjusted, y and the selected
adjustment value will also appear.

’ or ƒ (all Special Scene

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[1]

[AE Lock (Touch)]

[N Normal]

Using the Browser Remote Application

After completing the necessary preparations (A 131), you can manually change the exposure from a
connected device using the Browser Remote application. In this procedure, depending on the network device,
you may need to click the Browser Remote onscreen button instead of touching it.

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1 Press [ ].

• The gray line in the button will turn orange and the camcorder will
change to manual exposure.

2 Press the exposure value button and then select the desired exposure

adjustment level.

• The selected value will be displayed on the Browser Remote screen
and applied on the camcorder.

Touch Exposure

When you use touch exposure, you can additionally use the highlights setting to make sure that an area with
highlights you touch is not too bright. Using the highlights setting are the first two steps of the procedure below.
If you do not plan to use the setting, start from step 3.

1 Open the [AE Lock (Touch)] submenu.

[v Camera Setup] > [1] > [AE Lock (Touch)]

2 Touch [H Highlights] and then touch [X].

3 Touch [FUNC.] and then touch [Exposure Lock].

• The exposure adjustment screen will appear.

4 Touch a subject that appears inside the frame.

•The I mark will flash and the exposure will be adjusted automatically
so the area you touched will be correctly exposed.

• An adjustment dial will appear on the bottom of the screen. The
exposure is locked but you can adjust it using the adjustment dial.

5 Drag your finger left/right along the dial to select the desired value.

• You can also push the joystick up/down until the position of the current value is highlighted in orange and
then push left/right to adjust the value.

• Touching [WFM] will display the waveform monitor (A 83).

6 Touch [X] to lock the exposure at the selected value.

• will appear on the left side of the screen. If the exposure was also adjusted, y and the selected
adjustment value will also appear.

• Touch exposure is not available while the waveform monitor is displayed.

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AE Shift

1 Touch [FUNC.] and then touch y [AE Shift].

• An adjustment dial will appear on the bottom of the screen.

2 Drag your finger left/right to move the adjustment dial to the desired setting.

• You can also press the joystick itself so that the position of the current setting is highlighted in orange and
then push left/right to adjust the setting.

• Touching [WFM] will display the waveform monitor (A 83).

3 Touch [X].

• y and the selected AE shift level will appear on the left side of the screen.

Available AE shift levels for clips

-2 -1 3/4 -1 1/2 -1 1/4 -1 - 3/4 - 1/2 - 1/4 ±0

+1/4 +1/2 +3/4 +1 +1 1/4 +1 1/2 +1 3/4 +2

Available AE shift levels for photos

-2 -1 2/3 -1 1/3 -1 - 2/3 - 1/3 ±0

+1/3 +2/3 +1 +1 1/3 +1 2/3 +2

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• AE shift is not available if exposure lock or touch exposure have been enabled.

Light Metering Mode

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Light Metering Mode

The camcorder measures light in the scene in order to set the optimal exposure settings. Depending on the
scene, you may want to change the measurement method. This function is available when the shooting mode is
set to “, ‚, or ’.

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Operating modes:

1 Touch [FUNC.] and then touch ¬ [Metering Mode] (in mode) or ª [Metering Mode] (in

mode).

2 Select the desired option and then touch [X].

Options (for clips)

[¬ 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.

[ Backlight]: Suitable when recording backlit scenes.

Options (for photos)

[ª Evaluative]: Appropriate for standard shooting conditions.
[¬ Center-weighted

Average]: The camcorder suitably exposes a subject at the center of the scene.
[« Spot]: The camcorder suitably exposes a subject at the center of the scene but within a narrower

area.

White Balance

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White Balance

The white balance function helps you to accurately reproduce colors under different lighting conditions. This
function is available when the shooting mode is set to n, “, ‚, or ’.

Operating modes:

1 Touch [FUNC.] and then touch [White Balance].

2 Select the desired option and then touch [X].

• When you select [È Color Temperature], [ Set 1] or [ Set 2], set the color temperature or a custom
white balance with the appropriate procedure below before touching [X].

To set the color temperature ([È Color Temperature])

1Touch [ ].

• The color temperature adjustment dial will appear on the bottom of the screen.

2 Drag your finger left/right along the dial to select the desired value.

• You can also push the joystick left/right to adjust the setting.

3Touch [K].

To set a custom white balance ([ Set 1] or [ Set 2])

1 Point the camcorder at a gray card or white object so it fills the whole screen.

2 Touch [ ] and then touch [Set WB].

• During the procedure, Å will flash quickly. When it stops flashing, the procedure is completed and the
setting will be applied on the camcorder.

3Touch [K].

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Options

[ Automatic]: The camcorder automatically sets the white balance for natural looking colors.
[¼ Daylight]*: To record outdoors on a bright day.
[½ Shade]*: To record in shaded places.
[¾ Cloudy]*: To record on a cloudy day.
[¿ Fluorescent]*: To record under warm white, cool white or warm-white-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent

lighting.

[ Fluorescent H]*: To record under daylight or daylight-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.
[É Tungsten]*: To record under tungsten and tungsten-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.
[È Color Temperature]*: Allows you to set the color temperature between 2,000 K and 15,000 K.

[ Set 1], [ Set 2]: Use the custom white balance settings to make white subjects appear white under colored

lighting.

* Indicates a preset white balance option.

• You can use the [v Camera Setup] > [2] > [Shockless WB] setting to make the transition look smoother

when you change the white balance settings while recording a clip.

• When you select a custom white balance:

- Readjust the custom white balance if the light source or ND filter setting changes.

- Depending on the light source, Å may keep flashing. The result will still be better than with [ Automatic].

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• Using a custom white balance may provide better results in the following cases:

- Changing lighting conditions

-Close-ups

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- Subjects in a single color (sky, sea or forest)

- Under mercury lamps, certain types of fluorescent lights and LED lights

• Depending on the type of fluorescent light, optimal color balance may not be obtained with [¿ Fluorescent]

or [ Fluorescent H]. If the color looks unnatural, select [ Automatic] or a custom white balance setting.

Remote Operation Using Browser Remote

After completing the necessary preparations (A 131), you can change the white balance option remotely from a
connected device using the Browser Remote application. In this procedure, depending on the network device,
you may need to click the Browser Remote onscreen button instead of touching it.

1 Touch the white balance button on the Browser Remote screen.

To set automatic white balance ( )

2Touch [ ].

• The selected option will be displayed on the Browser Remote screen and
applied on the camcorder.

To set a preset white balance option

2 Touch the desired option.

• If you selected [È], continue to the next step to set the color temperature.
Otherwise, the selected option will be displayed on the Browser Remote
screen and applied to the camcorder; you do not need to perform the rest of
the procedure.

3 Touch [5500K] and then selected the desired value from the list.

• The selected value will be displayed on the Browser Remote screen and
applied on the camcorder.

To set custom white balance ([ ] and [ ])

2 Point the camcorder at a gray card or white object so it fills the whole screen.

3 Touch [ ] or [ ].
4Touch [Å].

• During the procedure, [ ] or [ ] will flash quickly. When it stops flashing, the procedure is completed and
the setting will be applied on the camcorder.

Using Looks

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Using Looks

The camcorder can shoot using looks—settings that affect the image-related characteristics of the picture.
The camcorder has several pre-installed looks available and you can even create your own user-defined look
based on one of the pre-installed looks. This function is available when the shooting mode is set to n, “, ‚,
or ’.

Operating modes:

Selecting a Pre-installed Look

1 Touch [FUNC.] and then touch [Looks] (in mode) or [Looks] (in mode).

2 Select the desired option and then touch [X].

• The selected icon will appear on the left side of the screen.

• For settings other than [ Canon Log], you can adjust the settings with the procedure below before

touching [X].

• Touching [WFM] will display the waveform monitor (A 83).

Options (for clips)

[ Standard]: Standard profile for general video shooting situations.

[ Cinema EOS Std.]: Reproduces the look of an EOS digital cinema camera when [Color Matrix] is set to

[Video].

[ Neutral]: Reproduces the look of an EOS digital cinema camera when [Color Matrix] is set to

[Neutral].

[ Production Camera]: Reproduces the look of an EOS digital cinema camera when [Color Matrix] is set to

[Production Camera]. Uses the same gamma curve as that of [ Wide DR].

[ Color Matrix Off]: Reproduces the look of an EOS digital cinema camera when [Color Matrix] is set to [Off].

[ Canon Log]: Creates a picture with wide dynamic range that is suitable for processing in post-

production.

[ EOS Std.]: Approximates the look of an EOS digital SLR camera when the picture style is set to

[Standard] P.

[ Wide DR]: Applies a gamma curve with a wide latitude and colors appropriate for the gamma curve.
[ –Highlight Priority]: Creates a picture with a natural gradation in tones and reduces overexposure in bright

areas by not compressing highlights. When playing back a clip recorded with this setting,
we recommend increasing the monitor’s overall brightness.

[ v User Setting 1],
[ v User Setting 2]:

Allows you to create a customized look. Start with one of the pre-installed looks and
adjust the settings as necessary.

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Options (for photos)

[ Standard]: Standard profile for general photo shooting situations.

[ Portrait]: Appropriate for taking photos of people, as this look brings out a sense of vitality in skin

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[ Landscape]: Makes colors in the landscape appear more vivid.

[ Neutral]: The details of the subject are emphasized, which helps create an image that is suitable for

[ Faithful]: Faithfully reproduces the colors of the subject.

[ Monochrome]: Allows you to take a black & white photo.

[ Sepia]: Allows you to take a sepia-toned photo.

[ Clear]: The contrast in the image is emphasized, making the subject clearer and stand out more.

[ Autumn Hues]: Brings out the beauty of colors found in, for example, autumn foliage.
[ { User Setting 1],
[ { User Setting 2]: Allows you to create a customized look. Start with one of the pre-installed looks and

Adjusting the Settings of a Pre-installed Look

1Touch [ ].

2 Adjust the desired setting by touching [-] or [+].

• [Sharpness]: 0 (low sharpness) to 7 (high sharpness)

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[Contrast]
[Color Depth]

1 Not available for [ Production Camera], [ Wide DR] or [ – Highlight Priority].

2 Not available for [ Neutral], [ Monochrome] and [ Sepia].

: -4 (low contrast) to +4 (high contrast)

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: -4 (shallower colors) to +4 (richer colors)

tones.

editing later.

adjust the settings as necessary.

• When using the [ – Highlight Priority] look, you can set [ System Setup] > [1] > [– View Assistance]
to [i On] to display a more accurate looking image on the screen.

• When using the [ – Highlight Priority] look, taking photos during mode is not available.

Creating a User-defined Look

You can create your user-defined looks based on one of the pre-installed looks. The camcorder can store two
user-defined looks for clips and two for photos.

1 Touch [FUNC.] and then touch [Looks] (in mode) or [Looks] (in mode).

2 Select which user-defined setting icon to use.

• Select [ v User Setting 1] or [ v User Setting 2] for clips and [ { User Setting 1] or

[ { User Setting 2] for photos.

3 Touch and then touch [Standard].

4 Select the look that will be the basis of the user-defined look.

5 Touch [Yes] and then touch [OK].

6Adjust the settings as described in the previous section.

• The settings for [ Canon Log] cannot be adjusted.

7 Touch [X].

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Zooming

NOTES

You can operate the zoom (10x optical zoom) using the zoom ring on the lens.

Zooming

Operating modes:

Turn the zoom ring to zoom in and out.

• If you turn the zoom ring too quickly, the camcorder may not be able to focus immediately. In such case, the
camcorder will focus after you finish turning the ring.

• If you set an assignable button to [ Digital Tele-conv.] (A 105), you can press the button to activate the
digital tele-converter. Alternatively, if you customize the FUNC. menu to include [ Digital Tele-conv.]
(A 104), you can activate the digital tele-converter from the FUNC. menu. The digital tele-converter allows
you to digitally increase the focal length of the camcorder by a factor of approx. 2. Note that the image is
digitally processed so the image will deteriorate throughout the zoom range.

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Adjusting the Focus

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Adjusting the Focus

The camcorder offers 3 ways to focus. When you use manual focus, you can use the focus assistance functions,
peaking and magnification, to help you focus more accurately.

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Autofocus (AF): The camcorder continuously adjusts the focus automatically. You can also use the focus ring
(with no physical stops).

Manual focus (MF): Adjust the focus manually using the focus ring, the FUNC. menu or remotely, using the
Browser Remote application.

Push AF: While using MF, you can have the camcorder switch temporarily to AF mode as long as you hold the
PUSH AF button pressed down.

Autofocus (AF) Mode

The camcorder uses the TTL autofocus system and continuously adjusts the focus on the subject in the center
of the screen. The focusing range is 8 cm (3.1 in.; at full wide-angle, measured from the front of the lens barrel) to

∞.

Even during autofocus mode, you can turn the focus ring to focus manually. When you stop turning the ring, the
camcorder returns to autofocus mode. This is useful in situations such as when focusing on a subject on the
other side of a window.

Operating modes:

Set the FOCUS switch to A.

• @ appears on the left side of the screen.

Using Focus Priority

You can select the autofocus method used by the camcorder when
taking a photo. This will also determine what AF frames are displayed
when taking a photo.

Operating modes:

1 Touch [FUNC.] and then touch [Focus Priority].
2 Select the desired option and then touch [X].

Options

[ Off]: No AF frame will appear and the photo will be recorded immediately.
[ AiAF]: One or more AF frames out of the nine available frames are automatically selected and the focus is fixed

on them.

[ Center]:A single focusing frame appears in the center of the screen and the focus is automatically fixed on the

subject in the frame. While keeping the focus on the subject, you can recompose the shot.

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Remote Operation Using Browser Remote

After completing the necessary preparations (A 131), you can change the focus mode remotely from a
connected device using the Browser Remote application. You can use the application to change the focus mode
regardless of the position of the camcorder’s FOCUS switch. In this procedure, depending on the network
device, you may need to click the Browser Remote onscreen button instead of touching it.

Operating modes:

If the camcorder is set to manual focus mode, touch [MF] on the
Browser Remote screen.

• The orange line in the button will turn gray and the camcorder will
change to autofocus mode.

• Press [MF] again to return the camcorder to manual focus mode.

• When recording in bright surroundings, the camcorder closes down the aperture. This may cause the picture
to appear blurred and is more noticeable toward the wide-angle end of the zoom range. In such case, turn on
the ND filter (A 140).

• Autofocus takes longer to focus for frame rates other than 59.94P or 59.94i.

• When recording under dark conditions, the focusing range narrows and the picture may appear blurred.

• You can use the [v Camera Setup] > [2] > [AF Speed] setting to select the speed at which the focus is
adjusted during autofocus. However, the effect on the adjustment speed lessens for slower shutter speeds.

• When [Drive Mode] (A 44) is set to [ AF Continuous], focus priority will automatically be set to [ Center]
and cannot be changed.

• When the shooting mode is set to ƒ and [ Fireworks] is selected, focus priority will automatically be set
to [ Off] and cannot be changed.

• When the shooting mode is set to N, focus priority will automatically be set to [ AiAF] and cannot be
changed.

• When you are using face detection & tracking with focus priority, the camcorder will focus on a face that has
been detected.

• When the shutter speed is slower than 1/8 in autofocus mode, the camcorder will not focus on the subject
even when you press the PHOTO button halfway. In such case, the AF frame and g icon will appear in yellow.

• Autofocus (including Push AF) 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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[ System Setup]

[2]

[v Customize Menu]

Manual Focus (MF)

You can adjust the focus using the focus ring on the lens, through
the FUNC. menu, or remotely with the Browser Remote application.

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Operating modes:

Using the Focus Ring

1 Set the FOCUS switch to M.

• MF appears on the left side of the screen.

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

• The focusing speed will depend on how fast you turn the ring.

• You can change the direction of the adjustment and the sensitivity of the response of the focus ring using the

[v Camera Setup] > [2] > [Focus Ring Direction] and [Focus Ring Response] settings.

Using the FUNC. Menu

When the camcorder is in mode, you must first add [< Focus] to the right side of the FUNC. menu before
adjusting the focus. If you have already done so or the camcorder is in mode, start from the second
procedure,

To Adjust the Focus

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Preparation

Operating modes:

1 Set the FOCUS switch to M.

• MF appears on the left side of the screen.

2 Press the MENU button.
3Open the [v Customize Menu] screen.

[System Setup] > [2] > [v Customize Menu]

4 From the right side of the screen, select the function to remove from the

right side of the FUNC. menu.

5 From the bottom of the screen, select [< Focus].
6Touch [X].

To a d j u st the focus

Operating modes:

1 Touch [FUNC.] and then touch < [Focus].

2 Touch a subject that appears inside the white frame.

•The I mark will flash on the selected subject or area and the camcorder will automatically focus where the

mark is. After that, the camcorder will return to MF mode.

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Remote Operation Using Browser Remote

After completing the necessary preparations (A 131), you can adjust the focus remotely from a connected
device using the Browser Remote application. In this procedure, depending on the network device, you may
need to click the Browser Remote onscreen button instead of touching it.

Operating modes:

1 If the camcorder is set to AF mode, touch [MF] on the Browser Remote screen.

• The gray line in the button will turn orange and the camcorder will change to manual focus mode.

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

• Touch 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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•Using the subject distance display on the screen:

- When you use the focus ring, the approximate subject distance is displayed for a few seconds.

- Use the subject distance display as an estimate.

-[∞] indicates infinity focus.

- You can change the units of distance between meters and feet using the [ System Setup] > [4] (in

mode) or [3] (in mode) > [Distance Units] setting.

• 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.

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.

Operating modes:

Peaking

When peaking is activated, the edges of objects in focus will be highlighted in red, blue or yellow on the screen.
In addition, you can choose to switch the screen to black & white, further emphasizing the edges.

1 Touch [FUNC.] and then touch [Peaking].

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2Touch [O On].

• Peaking is activated and edges are highlighted.

• Touch [ Off] to turn off the peaking effect.

3 To change the peaking settings, touch [ ].

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For the black & white setting: Touch [Off] or [On]
For the peaking color: Touch [Red], [Blue] or [Yellow]

4Touch [X].

Magnification

1 Press the MAGN. button.

• Alternatively, you can use the [FUNC.] > ^ [Magnification] > [OK]
setting after you add the function to the FUNC. menu (A 104).

• ^ will appear on the bottom right of the screen and the center of the
screen is magnified approximately 2 times*.

• A white frame representing the whole screen area is displayed on the
bottom right of the screen. The white rectangle within it represents the
approximate part of the image shown magnified.

2 If necessary, use the joystick (ÝÞ) or drag your finger across the

screen to move the white rectangle around and check other parts of the
image.

3 Press the MAGN. button again or touch [X] to cancel the magnification.

* The magnification that appears on the screen differs based on the video configuration.

• 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 cannot use magnification while color bars are displayed on the screen.

• Activating magnification while the waveform monitor is on the screen will deactivate the waveform monitor.

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NOTES

[v Camera Setup]

(in mode) or

[{ Camera Setup]

(in mode)

[1]

[Face Detection & Tracking]

[i On }]

Operating modes:

Adjusting the Focus

While using manual focus (A 76), press the PUSH AF button and
hold it pressed down.

• Autofocus is temporarily activated as long as you hold the PUSH AF
button pressed down.

• All the NOTES for the autofocus section (A 75), apply also to Push AF.

Detecting and Focusing On Faces (Face Detection & Tra c king)

The camcorder can detect a person’s face during autofocus mode,
automatically focus on it, and even track it if the person moves. When there
are a number of people in the picture, one person (with the white face
detection frame) will be determined to be the main subject and the camcorder
will focus on that person’s face. You can also change the person selected as
main subject. You must use the touch screen to select the subject.

Operating modes:

1Press the MENU button.

2 Open the [Face Detection & Tracking] submenu.

[v Camera Setup] (in mode) or [{ Camera Setup] (in mode) > [1] > [Face Detection &
Tracking]

3 Touch [i On }] and then touch [X].

•Touch [j Off] to turn face detection off.

4 Point the camcorder at the subject.

• If there is more than one person in the picture, the camcorder will automatically select one person it

determines is the main subject. The camcorder will indicate the main subject with a white face detection
frame and other faces with gray frames.

• If necessary, touch a different face on the touch screen to optimize the camcorder’s settings for that person.

A white double frame will appear around the subject and track it as it moves. Touch [Cancel £] to remove
the frame and cancel the tracking.

• Touching somewhere with a color or pattern unique to the subject will make it easier to track. However, if

there is another subject in the vicinity that shares similar characteristics to the selected subject, the
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• The camcorder may mistakenly detect the faces of non-human subjects. In such case, turn face detection off.

• When the shooting mode is set to N, face detection & tracking will automatically be set to [i On }]

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and cannot be changed.

• In certain cases, faces may not be detected correctly. Typical examples include:

- Faces extremely small, large, dark or bright in relation to the overall picture.

- Faces that are turned to the side, upside-down, at a diagonal or partially hidden.

• Face detection cannot be used in the following cases:

- When the shutter speed used is slower than 1/30 (1/24 if the frame rate set to 23.98P or 24.00P).

- When the shooting mode is set to ƒ and [ Night Scene], [ Low Light] or [ Fireworks] is selected.

- When [Slow & Fast Motion] (A 96) is set to [x1/4].

- In mode, when [Drive Mode] (A 44) is set to [ AF Continuous].

- When the [v Camera Setup] > [3] > [Rolling Shutter Reduction] setting is set to [i On ].

Image Stabilizer

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NOTES

Image Stabilizer

Use the image stabilizer to compensate for camcorder shake in order to achieve steadier shots. When taking
photos, you can turn image stabilization on and off. When recording clips, there are 3 methods of image
stabilization; select the method that best suits your needs.

Standard IS : Standard IS compensates for a lower degree of camcorder shake, such as when shooting while
remaining stationary, and is suitable for shooting natural-looking scenes.

Dynamic IS* : Dynamic IS compensates for a higher degree of camcorder shake, such as when shooting
while walking, and is more effective as the zoom approaches full wide angle.

* Not available when recording 4K clips, using slow & fast motion recording mode or taking photos.

Powered IS : Powered IS is most effective when you are stationary and zooming in on far subjects using high
zoom ratios (the more you approach the telephoto end). This mode is not suitable for tilting and panning shots.

To activate Standard IS or Dynamic IS

Operating modes:

1 Touch [FUNC.] and then touch [Image Stabilizer].
2 Select the desired option and then touch [X].

• In mode, select [ On] to turn on image stabilization.

• Select [ Off] to turn off image stabilization, for example, when recording with the camcorder mounted on

a tripod.

• The icon of the selected mode will appear on the upper right of the screen.

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To activate Powered IS

Operating modes:

1 Touch [FUNC.] and then touch [Powered IS].
2 Select [ On] and then touch [X].

• The Powered IS icon will appear on the upper right of the screen.

• Select [ Off] to return image stabilization to its previous setting.

• If you set an assignable button to [ Powered IS] (A 105), you can press the button to turn Powered IS on
or off.

• If the degree of camcorder shake is too high, the image stabilizer may not be able to compensate fully.

• When using Dynamic IS, the edges of the picture may be adversely affected (ghosting, artifacts and/or dark
areas may appear) when compensating for a high degree of camcorder shake.

• The angle of view when using Dynamic IS differs from the angle of view when using Standard IS or no image
stabilization.

Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns

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NOTES

NOTES

[v Camera Setup]

(in mode) or

[{ Camera Setup]

(in mode)

[2] (in mode) or

[1] (in mode)

[Onscreen Markers]

[j Off]

Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns

Using onscreen markers allows you to make sure your subject is correctly framed. 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

You can display a grid or a horizontal line at the center of the screen. Use
the markers, which can be displayed in white or gray, to make sure your
subject is framed correctly.

1Press the MENU button.

2 Open the [Onscreen Markers] submenu.

[v Camera Setup] (in mode) or [{ Camera Setup] (in
mode) > [2] (in mode) or [1] (in mode) > [Onscreen
Markers]

3 Select the desired option and then touch [X].

• You can turn off most other onscreen displays, leaving only the onscreen markers (A 51).

Displaying Zebra Patterns

The camcorder has a zebra pattern feature that shows black and white diagonal stripes over areas that are
overexposed. The camcorder offers two levels of zebra pattern: With 100%, only areas that will lose detail in the
highlight areas will be identified, while 70% will identify also areas that are dangerously close to losing detail.

1 Touch [FUNC.] and then touch [Zebra].

2 Touch [z 70%] or [{ 100%] and then touch [X].

• The zebra pattern will appear on the overexposed areas of the picture.

• Touch [ Off] to turn off the zebra pattern.

• The zebra pattern will not be output to an external device connected to the HDMI OUT terminal.

Using the Waveform Monitor

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NOTES

[System Setup]

[2]

[v Customize Menu]

Using the Waveform Monitor

The camcorder can display a simplified waveform monitor. You must first add [P Waveform Monitor] to the
right side of the FUNC. menu before displaying the waveform monitor. If you have already done so, start from the
second procedure,

Operating modes:

Preparation

1 Press the MENU button.
2Open the [v Customize Menu] screen.

[System Setup] > [2] > [v Customize Menu]

3 From the right side of the screen, select the function to remove from the

right side of the FUNC. menu.

4 From the bottom of the screen, select [P Waveform Monitor].
5Touch [X].

To activate the waveform monitor

1 Touch [FUNC.] and then touch P [Waveform Monitor].

2 Touch [OK].

• The waveform monitor window will appear on the bottom right of the screen.

• Depending on the shooting mode, you will be able to adjust the aperture, shutter speed or ISO speed/gain

using the control dial (A 55).

•Touch [X] to deactivate the waveform monitor.

To activate the waveform monitor

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• If you set an assignable button to [Waveform Monitor] (A 105), you can press the button to display the
waveform monitor.

• You can display the waveform monitor as part of the following functions in the FUNC. menu: [Aperture],
[Shutter], [ISO]/[Gain], [Exposure Lock] and [AE Shift]. When you do so, you can see in real time how adjusting
the settings affects the waveform monitor.

• Activating magnification while the waveform monitor is on the screen will deactivate the waveform monitor.

• The waveform monitor will not be output to an external device connected to the HDMI OUT terminal.

Setting the Time Code

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[3 Recording Setup]

[2] or [1] (depending on the

system frequency)

[Time Code Mode]

[ Preset]

[3 Recording Setup]

[2]

[Time Code Running Mode]

[ Rec Run]

Setting the Time Code

In mode, the camcorder can generate a time code signal and embed it in clips. Additionally, you can
superimpose the time code on video output from the HDMI OUT terminal. When the frame rate is not set to

23.98P or 24.00P, you can also select between a drop frame and non-drop frame time code.

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Operating modes:

Selecting the Time Code Mode

You can select the camcorder’s time code mode.

1Press the MENU button.

2 Open the [Time Code Mode] submenu.

[3 Recording Setup] > [2] or [1] (depending on the system frequency)
> [Time Code Mode]

3 Select the desired option and then touch [X].

Options

[ Preset]:

[ Regen.]:The camcorder will read the selected recording media and the time code will continue from the last

The time code starts from an initial value you can select in advance. The default initial time code is
00:00:00.00. When you select this option, select the time code’s initial value and the time code
running mode by following the procedures below.

recorded time code on the recording media. The time code runs only while recording so clips
recorded consecutively on the same recording media will have continuous time codes.

Setting the Time Code Running Mode

If you set the time code mode to [
code’s running mode.

1 Press the MENU button.

2 Open the [Time Code Running Mode] submenu.

[3 Recording Setup] > [2] > [Time Code Running Mode]

3 Select the desired option and then touch [X].

Options

[ Rec Run]: The time code runs only while recording so clips recorded consecutively on the same recording

media will have continuous time codes.

[ Free Run]: The time code starts running the moment you touch [X] and keeps running regardless of the

camcorder’s operation.

Preset], you can set the time

Setting the Time Code

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NOTES

[3 Recording Setup]

[2]

[Initial Time Code]

[3 Recording Setup]

[2]

[DF/NDF]

[DF]

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 Press the MENU button.

2 Open the [Initial Time Code] screen.

[3 Recording Setup] > [2] > [Initial Time Code]

• The time code setting screen appears with an orange selection frame

indicating the hours.

3Touch [Í] or [Î] to set the hours and then touch the next field to set the minutes.

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

• Touch [Cancel] to close the screen without setting the time code.

• Touch [Reset] to reset the time code. If the running mode is set to [ Free Run], the time code will start

running immediately after the time code is reset.

5 Touch [OK] and then touch [X].

• If the running mode is set to [ Free Run], the time code will start running from the selected time code

the moment you touch [OK].

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Selecting Drop or Non-Drop Frame

You can select between a drop frame (DF) or non-drop frame (NDF) time
code, depending on how you plan to use your recordings. When the
frame rate is set to 23.98P or 24.00P, the time code is set to non-drop
frame (NDF) and cannot be changed and the [DF/NDF] setting below will
appear grayed out in the menu.

1 Open the [DF/NDF] submenu.

[3 Recording Setup] > [2] > [DF/NDF]

2 Select [ DF] or [ NDF] and then touch [X].

• 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].

• The frames value of the time code runs from 0 to 23 (frame rate set to 23.98P or 24.00P) or from 0 to 29 (all
other frame rates).

• However, when the video output from the HDMI OUT terminal is 59.94i/59.94P/60.00P, the frames value of the
time code output from the terminal will be 0 to 29, regardless of the camcorder’s frame rate setting.

• When you are using 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.

• When you are using the [ Free Run] running mode, the time code will continue running as long as the
built-in rechargeable lithium battery is charged, even if you disconnect all other power sources. However, this
is less accurate than when the camcorder is on.

Setting the User Bit

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[3 Recording Setup]

[2]

[User Bit Type]

[ Setting]

Setting the User Bit

The user bit display can be selected from the date or the time of recording, or an identification code consisting of
8 characters in the hexadecimal system. There are sixteen possible characters: the numbers 0 to 9 and the
letters A to F.

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In addition to being recorded with clips, the user bit information can be output along with the video signal output
from the HDMI OUT terminal.

Operating modes:

1Press the MENU button.

2 Open the [User Bit Type] submenu.

[3 Recording Setup] > [2] > [User Bit Type]

3 Select the desired option.

• 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], touch [X]. You do not need
to perform the rest of the procedure. If you selected [ Setting],
continue the procedure to set the identification code.

4 Touch [Í] or [Î] to set the first character and then touch the next field to set the next character.

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

• Touch [Cancel] to close the screen without setting the user bit.

5 Touch [OK] and then touch [X].

• The user bit is output from the HDMI OUT terminal in the selected type.

• When the frame rate is set to 23.98P or 24.00P and [3 Recording Setup] > [2] > [User Bit Output Mode]
is set to [ Pulldown], the user bit will contain 2:3 pulldown data.

Recording Audio

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햲

햳

MIC terminal

Cable clamp

INPUT 1 terminal

Microphone
lock screw

INPUT 2 terminal

Recording Audio

This camcorder features 2-channel linear PCM audio recording and playback with a sampling frequency of
48 kHz. You can record audio using a commercially available external microphone (INPUT terminals, MIC
terminal), analog line input (INPUT terminals) or the built-in stereo microphone.
Audio is not recorded during slow & fast motion recording mode.

Operating modes:

Connecting an External Microphone or External Audio Input Source to the Camera

To each of the INPUT terminals you can attach commercially available microphones or analog line in sources with
an XLR connector. To the MIC terminal you can attach commercially available condenser microphones with their
own power supply, and a ∅ 3.5 mm stereo mini plug.
In order to use the INPUT terminals, the supplied MA-400 Microphone Adapter must be correctly attached to the
camcorder. It has a microphone holder where you can fix external microphones with a diameter of 19 mm to
20 mm (0.75" to 0.79").

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 desired INPUT terminal (햵).

1Loosen 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 cable clamp under the

microphone holder (햴).

3 Plug the microphone cable into the desired INPUT terminal (햵) or the MIC terminal (햶).

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햴

햶

햵

Recording Audio

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IMPORTANT

[¡ Audio Setup]

[1]

[INPUT 1/2]

[ On]

INPUT 1/
INPUT 2
switches

Using the MIC Terminal/Built-in Microphone while the Microphone Adapter is Attached

To use an external microphone connected to the MIC terminal or use the
built-in microphone while the supplied microphone adapter is attached to

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the camcorder, follow the procedure below to deactivate the INPUT
terminals.

1Press the MENU button.

2 Open the [INPUT 1/2] submenu.

[¡ Audio Setup] > [1] > [INPUT 1/2]

3 Select [ Off] and then touch [X].

• will appear on the bottom right of the screen.

• Select [ On] to reactivate the INPUT terminals.

Using the INPUT 1/INPUT 2 Terminals

When the supplied microphone adapter is attached to the camcorder, you can use the INPUT terminals to
record audio independently to two audio channels from a microphone or analog audio input source.

To select the audio source, set the INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 switch to
LINE or MIC as necessary.

• 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 INPUT terminals to record to only one channel, use the
INPUT 1 terminal.

• When connecting a microphone or device that does not support
phantom power, make sure to set the corresponding INPUT switch to
MIC or LINE, respectively. If you set the switch to MIC+48V, the
microphone or device may be damaged.

Recording Audio

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NOTES

[¡ Audio Setup]

[1]

[CH2 Input]

[ INPUT 2]

CH1/CH2
audio level
switches

Recording a Single Audio Input to Two Audio Channels (INPUT Terminals)

By default, each audio input is recorded to a separate audio channel
(INPUT 1 to CH1 and INPUT 2 to CH2). If necessary (for example, as an
audio backup recording), you can record the audio input into the INPUT 1
terminal to both audio channels, CH1 and CH2. In that case, you can
adjust the audio recording levels of each channel independently of each
other.

1Press the MENU button.

2 Open the [CH2 Input] submenu.

[¡ Audio Setup] > [1] > [CH2 Input]

3 Select the desired option and then touch [X].

Options

[ INPUT 2]: Records audio to each channel separately. Audio input into INPUT 1 is recorded to CH1, while

audio input into INPUT 2 is recorded to CH2.

[ INPUT 1]: Audio input into INPUT 1 is recorded to both channels. Audio input into INPUT 2 will not be

recorded.

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Audio Recording Level (INPUT Terminals)

You can set the audio recording level for audio input from the INPUT terminals to automatic or manual level,
independently for each channel.

Automatic Audio Level Adjustment

Set the audio level switch of the desired channel to A (automatic) to let the
camcorder automatically adjust that channel’s audio level.

• When both CH1 and CH2 are set to the same audio source (external
microphone or external line input), if the audio level is set to automatic,
you can use the [¡ Audio Setup] > [2] > [INPUT 1/2 ALC Link]
setting to link the audio level adjustment of both channels.

Recording Audio

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NOTES

CH1/CH2
audio level
switches

CH1/CH2

–

dials

[¡ Audio Setup]

[1]

[INPUT 1 Mic Trimming]
[INPUT 2 Mic Trimming]

[ù 0 dB]

Manual Audio Level Adjustment

You can set the audio level for each channel manually from -∞ to +18 dB.

1 Set the audio level switch of the desired channel to M (manual).

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2 Turn the corresponding – dial to adjust the audio level.

• For reference, the 0 corresponds to -∞, 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 will go to the right of the –18 dB mark (one mark
right of the –20 dB mark) only occasionally.

• 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 approximately –6 dBFS. Use the
[¡ Audio Setup] > [2] > [INPUT 1/2 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.

• When the audio level meter reaches the red point (0 dB), the sound may be distorted.

• If the sound is distorted even though the audio level indicator shows an appropriate level, activate the
microphone attenuator (A 91).

• We recommend using headphones to check the sound level while adjusting the audio recording level or when
the microphone attenuator is activated.

Adjusting the Microphone’s Sensitivity (INPUT Te rm in a ls )

When the INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 switch is set to MIC or MIC+48V, you can
select the external microphone’s sensitivity.

1 Press the MENU button.

2 Open the desired INPUT terminal’s sensitivity submenu.

[¡ Audio Setup] > [1] > [INPUT 1 Mic Trimming] or [INPUT 2 Mic
Trimming]

3 Select the desired option and then touch [X].

• You can select one of 5 sensitivity levels from –12 dB to +12 dB.

Recording Audio

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NOTES

[¡ Audio Setup]

[1]

[INPUT 1 Mic Att.]
[INPUT 2 Mic Att.]

[j Off]

Manual audio level adjustment

Audio level indicator

Audio level adjustment bar

Current audio recording level

Activating the Microphone’s Attenuator (INPUT Te rm in a ls)

When the INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 switch is set to MIC or MIC+48V, you can
activate the external microphone’s attenuator (20 dB).

1 Press the MENU button.

2 Open the desired INPUT terminal’s microphone attenuator submenu.

[¡ Audio Setup] > [1] > [INPUT 1 Mic Att.] or [INPUT 2 Mic Att.]

3 Select the desired option and then touch [X].

Audio Recording Level (MIC Terminal/Built-in Microphone)

You can adjust the audio recording level of the built-in microphone or an external microphone connected to the
MIC terminal.

1 Touch [FUNC.] and then touch [Mic Level].

2 Touch [ö Manual] to set the audio recording level to manual.

• Touch [ Automatic] instead to return the camcorder to automatic audio recording level.

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3 Touch [Ï]/[Ð] to adjust the audio recording level as necessary and then touch [X].

• As a guideline, adjust the audio recording level so that the audio level meter will go to the right of the -10 dB
mark only occasionally.

• When the audio level meter reaches the red point (0 dB), the sound may be distorted.

• We recommend using headphones to check the sound level while adjusting the audio recording level or when
the microphone attenuator is activated.

Recording Audio

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[¡ Audio Setup]

[2]

[MIC Att.]

[j Off]

[¡ Audio Setup]

[2]

[MIC Low Cut]

[j Off]

[¡ Audio Setup]

[2]

[Built-in Mic Att.]

[j Off]

Microphone Attenuator (MIC Terminal)

You can activate the microphone attenuator (20 dB) for a microphone
connected to the MIC terminal to prevent audio from being distorted if the
audio level is too high.

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1Press the MENU button.

2 Open the [MIC Att.] submenu.

[¡ Audio Setup] > [2] > [MIC Att.]

3 Select the desired option and then touch [X].

Options

[i On]: The microphone attenuator will be activated at all times to reproduce more faithfully the sound

dynamics.

[j Off]: The microphone attenuator will be deactivated at all times.

Low-Cut Filter (MIC Terminal)

When you are recording using a microphone connected to the MIC
terminal, you can activate the low-cut filter to reduce the sound of blowing
wind, a car’s engine and similar ambient sounds.

1Press the MENU button.

2 Open the [MIC Low Cut] submenu.

[¡ Audio Setup] > [2] > [MIC Low Cut]

3 Select the desired option and then touch [X].

Microphone Attenuator (Built-in Microphone)

You can activate the microphone attenuator (20 dB) for the built-in
microphone to prevent audio from being distorted if the audio level is too
high.

1Press the MENU button.

2 Open the [Built-in Mic Att.] submenu.

[¡ Audio Setup] > [2] > [Built-in Mic Att.]

3 Select the desired option and then touch [X].

Options

[i On]: The built-in microphone attenuator will be activated at all times to reproduce more faithfully the

sound dynamics.

[j Off]: The built-in microphone attenuator will be deactivated at all times.

Recording Audio

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[¡ Audio Setup]

[2]

[Built-in

Mic Low Cut]

[j Off]

[¡ Audio Setup]

[3]

[Built-in Mic Sensitivity]

[h Normal]

× (headphone) terminal

Low-Cut Filter (Built-in Microphone)

Perform the procedure below to activate the low-cut filter for the built-in
microphone.

1Press the MENU button.

2 Open the [Built-in Mic Low Cut] submenu.

[¡ Audio Setup] > [2] > [Built-in Mic Low Cut]

3 Select the desired option and then touch [X].

Options

[ Low Cut 2]: For reducing the background sound of wind when recording outdoors in windy surroundings (for

example, on a beach or close to buildings). Note that when you use this setting some low-frequency
sounds may be suppressed along with the sound of wind.

[ Low Cut 1]: For recording mainly people’s voices.
[j Off]: For recording audio under usual conditions.

Adjusting the Microphone’s Sensitivity (Built-in Microphone)

1Press the MENU button.

2 Open the [Built-in Mic Sensitivity] submenu.

[¡ Audio Setup] > [3] > [Built-in Mic Sensitivity]

3 Select the desired option and then touch [X].

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Options

[h Normal]: For recording audio under usual conditions.

[ High]: For recording audio at a higher volume.

Monitoring the Audio with Headphones

You can connect to the × (headphone) terminal any pair of
headphones with a ∅ 3.5 mm stereo mini plug to monitor
the recorded audio.

Recording Audio

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[¡ Audio Setup]

[3]

[Headphone Volume]

[8]

1Press the MENU button.

2 Open the [Headphone Volume] screen.

[¡ Audio Setup] > [3] > [Headphone Volume]

3 Touch [Ô]/[Õ] to adjust the volume and then touch [X].

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• Alternatively, you can drag your finger left/right to move the
adjustment bar to the desired setting.

Colors Bars/Audio Reference Signal

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[3 Recording Setup]

[3]

[Color Bars]

[j Off]

[3 Recording Setup]

[3]

[1 kHz Tone]

[j Off]

Colors Bars/Audio Reference Signal

You can have the camcorder generate and record color bars and a 1 kHz audio reference signal. The color bars
can be output from the HDMI OUT terminal while the audio reference signal can be output from the HDMI OUT
and × (headphone) terminals.

Operating modes:

Recording Color Bars

The camcorder offers 3 types of color bars. For 4K clips, the color bars
will be recorded in 4K (3840x2160) but will be output from the HDMI OUT
terminal in HD (1920x1080).

1Press the MENU button.

2 Open the [Color Bars] submenu.

[3 Recording Setup] > [3] > [Color Bars]

3 Select the type of color bars and then touch [X].

• The selected color bars appear on the screen and will be recorded when you press the START/STOP
button.

• Select [j Off] to turn off the color bars.

• Turning the camcorder off or changing the operating mode to playback mode will deactivate the color bars.

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Recording an Audio Reference Signal

The camcorder can output a 1 kHz audio reference signal with the color
bars.

1Press the MENU button.

2 Open the [1 kHz Tone] submenu.

[3 Recording Setup] > [3] > [1 kHz Tone]

3 Select the desired level and then touch [X].

• Available levels are -12 dB, -18 dB and -20 dB.

• Select [j 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.

Slow & Fast Motion Mode

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NOTES

Slow & Fast Motion Mode

This mode allows you to change the shooting frame rate to achieve a slow motion or fast motion effect during
playback. Sound is not recorded in this special recording mode.

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Operating modes:

1 Touch the slow & fast motion button at the bottom right of the screen.

• Alternatively, you can use the [3 Recording Setup] > [1] > [Slow & Fast

Motion] setting.

2 Select the desired slow/fast motion rate and then touch [K] or [X].

• Select [OFF Normal Recording] to turn off slow & fast motion recording.

• The slow/fast motion rate appears in the slow & fast motion button.

3Press the START /STOP button to begin recording.

4Press the START /STOP button again to stop recording.

Available slow/fast motion rates

1, 2

x1/4

1

Not available when recording 4K clips.

2

Clips recorded with this option will have a resolution of 1280x720 and a bit rate of 18 Mbps. Also, face detection & tracking will
not be available.

x1/2

1

x2 x4 x10 x20 x60 x120 x1200

• Slow & fast motion recording cannot be used together with pre-recording mode.

• The slow/fast motion rate cannot be changed while recording.

• Clips will have a frame rate of 29.97P.

• This function is not available when the system frequency is set to 24.00 Hz.

• Slow & fast motion recording will be deactivated if you change the video configuration.

• During slow & fast motion recording mode, the time code’s running mode (A 84) can be set to [Rec Run] or

[Regen.] and the time code advances by the number of frames recorded. If the time code’s running mode is
set to [Free Run], the running mode will switch to [Rec Run] during slow & fast motion recording mode. When
slow & fast motion recording mode is deactivated, the running mode will return to its previous setting.

Pre-recording Mode

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Pre-recording Mode

When pre-recording mode is activated, the camcorder starts recording continuously into a temporary memory of
approximately 5 seconds so when you press the START/STOP button, the clip will contain also approximately
5 seconds of video and audio recorded before you pressed the button. Pre-recording is available only for HD
clips.

Operating modes:

1 Touch [FUNC.] and then touch [Pre REC].

2 Touch [ On] to turn on pre-recording mode and then touch [X].

• appears on the upper right of the screen.

• Touch [ Off] to turn off pre-recording mode.

3Press the START/STOP button to begin recording.

• The tally lamp illuminates.

4Press the START/STOP button again to stop recording.

• The camcorder records the clip, including approximately 5 seconds of video and audio recorded before the
START/STOP button was pressed.

• The tally lamp goes out.

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• During pre-recording mode, the time code’s running mode (A 84) will be set to [Free Run], regardless of the

previous setting. When the time code is recorded, it will include the 5 seconds before the START/STOP button
was pressed. When pre-recording mode is deactivated, the running mode will return to its previous setting.

• Pre-recording cannot be used together with slow & fast motion recording.

• Pre-recording will be deactivated if you open the setup menus or change the look setting (A 65).

Interval Recording Mode

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Interval Recording Mode

The camcorder will automatically record photos at a selected interval. This mode is suitable for recording
subjects with little movement, such as natural surroundings or plants. Set the interval in advance.

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Operating modes:

1 Touch the interval recording button at the bottom right of the screen.

• Alternatively, you can use the [3 Recording Setup] > [1] > [Interval Recording]

setting.

2 Select the desired interval and then touch [K] or [X].

• Available intervals are 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute and 10 minutes.

• Select [j Off] to turn off interval recording.

3Press the PHOTO button to begin recording.

• Photos are taken at the selected interval. The number of photos taken so far and the time remaining until the
next shot are displayed at the top of the screen.

4Press the PHOTO button again to stop recording.

• Interval recording cannot be used together with face detection & tracking, touch focus, exposure lock, touch
exposure or AE shift.

• The focus will be locked when interval recording starts. Autofocus will be deactivated while recording.

• Depending on the SD card, it may take some time to save the photos, thereby causing the actual interval
between shots to be longer than the selected one.

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You can have the camcorder record after a 2-second or 10-second countdown.

Self Timer

Operating modes:

1 Touch [FUNC.] and then touch [Self Timer].

2 Select the desired countdown duration and then touch [X].

• The countdown icon ( or ) appears at the top of the screen.

3Press the START/STOP (PHOTO) button to start the countdown and record.

• You can press the START/STOP (PHOTO) button again to cancel the countdown.

• When using the optional RC-6 Remote Controller, the countdown duration will be determined by the [Self
Timer] setting, regardless of the position of the remote controller’s delay switch.

• Once the countdown has begun, any of the following actions will cancel the self timer.

- Turning off the camcorder.

- Pressing the ^ button or changing the shooting mode.

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Recording GPS Information (Geotagging)

Recording GPS Information (Geotagging)

When the optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver is connected to the camcorder’s USB terminal, the camcorder will
automatically record the GPS information (time in the UTC standard*, longitude, latitude and altitude) to every
recording you make. The GPS information is recorded as part of the clip’s metadata and can be used to organize
and search recordings using Canon XF Utility (A 122).

* The time in the UTC standard is recorded for photos only.

Connecting the GPS Receiver

Turn off the camcorder and the receiver. Connect the receiver to the camcorder’s USB terminal using the USB
cable*. When connecting the GPS receiver, we recommend putting it in the carrying case supplied with the GPS
receiver and carrying it on your waist. For details about using the receiver, refer to the GP-E2 Instruction Manual.

* Supplied with the optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver.

Activating the GPS Receiver

After connecting the GPS receiver, turn on the camcorder and receiver.

• The icon appears on the right of the screen and will flash as the receiver tries to acquire satellite signals.

• When satellite signals are correctly acquired, the icon will stay continuously on. GPS functions will be
activated and clips and photos recorded thereafter will be geotagged.

Operating modes: