Canon XF205, XF200 User Manual

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Important Usage Instructions

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

WARNING

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

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

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

CAUTION

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

WARNING

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

CA-935 identification plate is located on the bottom.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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

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

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

FCC NOTICE

HD Camcorder, XF200 / XF205 Systems. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

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

Model ID0038 (including WLAN Module Model RF400, FCC ID: AZD400)

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure of lowlevel RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. This model has been tested and found to comply with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. Compliance with FCC requirement 15.407(c) Data transmission is always initiated by software, which is the passed down through the MAC, through the digital and analog baseband, and finally to the RF chip. Several special packets are initiated by the MAC. These are the only ways the digital baseband portion will turn on the RF transmitter, which it then turns off at the end of the packet. Therefore, the transmitter will be on only while one of the aforementioned packets is being transmitted. In other words, this device automatically discontinues transmission in case of either absence of information to transmit or operational failure.

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Frequency Tolerance: 25 ppm

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

Important Safety Instructions

In these safety instructions the word “apparatus” refers to the Canon HD Camcorder XF200 / XF205

and all its accessories.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

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

8. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third

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

REGIONS OF USE

XF200 / XF205 are in compliance (as of June 2014) with the radio signal regulations of the regions listed below. For details on other regions where they can be used, make inquiries with the contacts listed on the back cover of this instruction manual.

prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

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

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

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

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

REGIONS

Canada, Hong Kong S.A.R., South Korea, Taiwan, USA

Model ID0038: XF200 / XF205

Trademark Acknowledgements

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

• CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation.

• The CF Logo is a trademark of CompactFlash Association.

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

• Apple, 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.

• Google, Android, Google Play, are trademarks of Google Inc.

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

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

• 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.

• ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER, COLORADO 80206.

• This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and may be used for encoding MPEG4 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 XF200 / XF205

The Canon HD Camcorder XF200 / XF205 is a compact-sized and highly portable camcorder that offers superior video quality. The camcorder features a 1/2.84-in. CMOS sensor and allows you to record in two formats (MXF on CF cards or MP4 on SD cards). The following are some of the many features that will help you turn your creative vision into reality.

HD Recording

1/2.84-in. CMOS sensor and DIGIC DV 4 image processor

The HD CMOS PRO sensor can capture video at an effective pixel count of 2,910,000 pixels. Combined with the advanced DIGIC DV 4 image processor and the 20x wide-angle lens, it can deliver a center resolution of 900 TV lines. Furthermore, thanks to Canon’s high-sensitivity and noise reduction technologies, you can get excellent video quality with minimal noise even when recording in low-light situations.

MXF and MP4 formats

You can choose the movie format according to your workflow needs. You can record in MXF format using the MPEG-2 Long GOP codec, in MP4 format using the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 codec, or in both formats simultaneously. MXF clips are recorded as Material eXchange Format (MXF files), compatible with all major non-linear (NLE) editing software.

Flexible video and audio configuration

For MXF clips, the camcorder offers 3 resolution sizes (1920x1080, 1440x1080 or 1280x720), 4 frame rate options and 3 bit rate options for a total of 16 video configurations (A 55). Audio is recorded as linear PCM audio using 2 or 4 channels (A 98). For MP4 clips, the camcorder offers 3 resolution sizes (1920x1080, 1280x720 or 640x360), 3 frame rate options and 5 bit rate options for a total of 8 possible video configurations (A 55).

Operability and Adaptability

Freely customizable compact design

The camcorder offers maximum operability for a single camera operator. It features 3 separate rings for independent focus, zoom and iris operation. The camcorder’s side grip can be easily adjusted up to 120 degrees to let you use whatever camera angle you need (A 35). Additionally, gain, shutter and iris controls can be adjusted manually or automatically giving you the freedom to decide to what extent you want to control every aspect of the image.

Improved displays

The camcorder features a 3.5-in. OLED display (equivalent to 1,230,000 dots) that excels in color reproduction, contrast and responsiveness and is easy to use even in bright outdoors. The viewfinder, on the other hand, offers a high-resolution LCD screen (also equivalent to 1,230,000 dots) with a wide angle of view of approx. 28.2°. The viewfinder can be tilted 68° vertically to ensure a comfortable fit in various shooting conditions.

Recording media

The camcorder records MXF clips to CF cards and MP4 clips to SD cards. It features two CF card slots that you can use to record continuously, one after the other, using relay recording (A 42), or simultaneously using double slot recording (A 42). You can even record MP4 clips to the SD card while recording an MXF clip on one or both CF cards (A 123).

Work with major NLE software

The Canon XF Utility software and various XF plugins are available as free downloads from your local Canon Web site. Canon XF Utility allows you to easily save, manage and play back your MXF clips, while the XF plugins let you smoothly link them to major NLE software* to continue your editing workflow. For details, refer to (A 168). The supplied software Data Import Utility allows you to save MP4 clips to a computer and even join split MP4 files into a single file for editing. For details,

Saving MP4 Clips

refer to

*Refer to

Pro-level remote operation

The camcorder can be used with the optional RC-V100 Remote Controller for remote operation of many advanced functions, including iris, gain and even custom picture settings.

Saving Clips to a Computer

on compatible software.

Saving MXF Clips

(A 170).

(A 168) for details

Versatile Artistic Expression

Special recording modes

The special recording modes (A 118) give you more creative control over your recordings. You can create a slow motion or fast motion effect in your recordings, record a certain number of frames at a set interval (ideal for nature shots and other subjects with little movement) or record a certain number of frames every time you press a button (ideal for stop motion animation).

Custom picture settings

With custom picture settings (A 132), you can enjoy unparalleled image control to deliver the “look” you want by adjusting parameters, such as gamma and sharpness.

Advanced Professional Features and Flexibility

Wired and Wi-Fi network functions (A 173)

You can connect the camcorder to other devices via wired (Ethernet) connection or Wi-Fi to enjoy a variety of functions. For example, you can transfer recordings to an FTP server or use the Web browser on a connected device to remotely operate the camcorder (Browser Remote) or to play back the recordings on the camcorder (Playback via Browser). Also, using the IP streaming function (A 194), you can broadcast the camcorder’s live video over IP to a compatible decoder connected to the same network.

Pro-level connectivity

The camcorder offers two terminals for professional level connectivity. Use the 3G/HD-SDI terminal to output the uncompressed HD video signal along with embedded audio and SMPTE time code (LTC) in a format that can be used for external recording. Meanwhile, the MON. terminal offers the best video output for an external monitor, including the option to overlay the camcorder’s onscreen displays. Genlock synchronization (A 94), the TIME CODE terminal (A 95, 96) and GENLOCK/SYNC OUT terminal allow the camcorder to be part of any multicamera shooting setup.

Infrared recording

Record in darkness using infrared recording (A 126). With the built-in infrared light, you can record nocturnal animals in their natural environment or other such scenes.

Customization

The camcorder features several customization options. You can assign often-used functions to assignable buttons (A 129) so that you can call up those functions with the press of a single button. You can also register frequently-used menu settings in an easy-to-access personal menu (My Menu,

A 30). Custom functions (A 141) and custom onscreen displays (A 142) give you even more freedom to control many aspects of the camcorder’s operation. Save custom picture and menu settings to an SD card so that you can transfer your setting preferences to other XF200 / XF205 camcorders in order to use them in the same way.

Other Functions

• Direct setting mode (A 57)

Change main camera functions while checking the image on the screen using only the joystick.

•Assistance functions

Peaking and magnification (A 84) can be helpful when you use manual focus, onscreen markers (A 88) can be very useful to help you frame your video, and zebra patterns (A 89) can give you a reference point to avoid overexposures.

• Video scopes (A 108)

Check the brightness of the image using the waveform monitor, the color of the image using the vectorscope, or the focus using the edge monitor.

• Intelligent System

When using battery packs compatible with Intelligent System, the camcorder will display an estimate, in minutes, of the remaining recording/ playback time using the battery pack (A 25). You can also check the battery life indicator and other information on the [Battery/Hour Meter] status screen (A 217).

• Multiple audio recording options (A 98)

The camcorder offers 2- or 4-channel linear PCM audio recording for MXF clips and 2-channel AAC audio recording for MP4 clips. You can use the camcorder’s built-in microphone, external microphones with a ∅ 3.5 mm mini-stereo plug (MIC terminal), or external audio input sources with an XLR plug (INPUT 1/INPUT 2 terminals with +48 V phantom power supply). The camcorder even has a convenient microphone holder with cable clamp for external microphones.

• Metadata and GPS information (A 111, 114)

You have the option to add various metadata fields to your MXF clips. Some of the information requires using Canon XF Utility or the Browser Remote application. Additionally, you can connect the optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver to the camcorder to automatically add GPS information to your recordings. Using Canon XF Utility you can then organize or search MXF clips by GPS information.

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Tab l e of C o n ten t s

1. Introduction 11

About this Manual 11

Conventions Used in this Manual 11

Supplied Accessories 13 Names of Parts 14

WL-D6000 Wireless Controller 21

2. Preparations 23

Preparing the Power Supply 23

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

Date, Time and Language Settings 27

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

Using the Menus 29

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

Preparing the Camcorder 32

Attaching the Microphone Holder Unit 32 Attaching the Lens Hood 32 Using the Viewfinder 32 Using the OLED Panel 33 Adjusting the Viewfinder/OLED Screen 34 Adjusting the Color Balance of the OLED

Screen 34 Setting the Screen to Black & White 35 Adjusting the Grip Unit 35 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 36 Removing and Attaching the Terminal Covers 36 Using a Tripod 37

Preparing Recording Media 38

Inserting a CF Card 39 Checking the Status of the CF Card Slots 39 Removing a CF card 40 Inserting and Removing an SD Card 40 Initializing the Recording Media 41 Switching Between the CF Card Slots 41 Selecting the CF Card Recording Method 42 Checking the Available Recording Time on a

Recording Media 43 Recovering Data on a Recording Media 43

Remote Operation of the Camcorder 44

Using the Supplied Wireless Controller 44 Using the Optional RC-V100 Remote

Controller 45

3. Recording 47

Recording Video 47

Preparing to Record 47 Recording 48 Remote Operation Using Browser Remote 50 Onscreen Displays 51 Power Save Mode 54 Using the Fan 54

Video Configuration: Movie Format, Bit Rate,

Resolution and Frame Rate 55

Changing Main Camera Functions with the

Joystick 57

Using the Direct Setting Mode 57

Shutter Speed 58

Automatic Shutter 59 Manual Shutter 60 Flicker Reduction 61

Gain 62

Selecting the Gain Level 62 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) 62 Manual Gain 63

Aperture 65

Automatic Aperture 65 Manual Aperture 66 ND Filter 67 Exposure Compensation - AE Shift 67 Light Metering Mode 68

White Balance 69

Auto White Balance (AWB) 70 Preset White Balance/Color Temperature 71 Custom White Balance 72

Zooming 74

Selecting the Zoom Mode 74 Using the Zoom Ring 75 Using the Zoom Rockers on the Camcorder 75 Remote Operation 78 Soft Zoom Control 79

Using Optional Conversion Lenses 80

Adjusting the Focus 81

Autofocus (AF) Mode 81 Manual Focus (MF) 83 Push AF 85 Detecting and Focusing On Faces 85 Focus Limit and Macro Shooting 86

Image Stabilizer 87 Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns 88

Displaying Onscreen Markers 88 Displaying Zebra Patterns 89

Setting the Time Code 90

Selecting the Running Mode 90 Selecting Drop or Non-Drop Frame 91 Putting the Time Code Display on Hold 91

Setting the User Bit 93

Synchronizing with an External Device 94

Connecting an External Device 94 Reference Video Signal Input (Genlock

Synchronization) 94 Time Code Signal Input 95 Reference Video Signal Output 96 Time Code Signal Output 96

Recording Audio 98

Audio Settings and Recorded Audio Channels 98 Selecting the Number of Recorded Audio

Channels 100 Connecting an External Microphone or External

Audio Input Source to the Camcorder 100 Using the Built-in Microphone or MIC

Terminal 101 Using the INPUT 1/INPUT 2 Terminals 103 Adjusting the Audio Level 105 Monitoring the Audio with Headphones 106

Colors Bars/Audio Reference Signal 107

Recording Color Bars 107 Recording an Audio Reference Signal 107

Video Scopes 108

Displaying a Video Scope 108 Configuring the Waveform Monitor 108 Configuring the Vectorscope 109 Configuring the Edge Monitor 109

Adding Marks to MXF Clips while Recording 110

Adding Shot Marks while Recording 110 Adding an $ Mark or % Mark to the Last Clip

Recorded 110

Using Metadata 111

Setting a User Memo Created with Canon XF

Utility 111 Setting a User Memo Using Browser

Remote 112

Recording GPS Information (Geotagging) 114 Reviewing a Recording 116 File Numbering 117

Special Recording Modes 118

Interval Recording Mode 118 Frame Recording Mode 119 Slow & Fast Motion Mode 120 Pre-recording Mode 122

Simultaneous Recording of MXF and MP4

Clips 123

Recording in MP4 Backup Recording Mode 124

Infrared Recording 126

Activating Infrared Mode 126 Using the Infrared Light 126

Using the Focal Length Guide 128

4. Customization 129

Assignable Buttons 129

Changing the Assigned Function 129 Using an Assignable Button 130

Custom Picture Settings 132

Selecting Custom Picture Files 132 Editing a Custom Picture File’s Settings 133 Renaming Custom Picture Files 133 Protecting Custom Picture Files 133 Transferring Custom Picture Files 134 Embedding Custom Picture Settings in a

Recording 135

Available Custom Picture Settings 135

Customizing Functions and Onscreen

Displays 141

Customizing Functions 141 Customizing Onscreen Displays 142

Saving and Loading Camera Settings 143

Saving Camera Settings to an SD Card 143 Loading Camera Settings from an SD Card 143

5. Playback 145

Playback 145

MXF and MP4 Clip Index Screens 145 Playing Back Clips 147 Onscreen Displays 147 Playback Controls 148 Adjusting the Volume 149

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Clip Operations 150

Using the Clip Menu 151 Displaying Clip Information 151 Adding $ Marks or % Marks 152 Deleting $ Marks or % Marks 153 Copying Clips 153

Deleting Clips 154 Deleting the User Memo and GPS

Information 155

Copying a Custom Picture File Embedded in a

Clip 155 Displaying an Index Screen of Shot Marks 155 Displaying a Frame Index Screen of a Single

Clip 156 Adding Shot Marks 157 Deleting Shot Marks 157 Changing a Clip’s Thumbnail 158

6. External Connections 159

Video Output Configuration 159

Recording Video Signal Configuration and Video

Output Configuration by Terminal 159 Playback Video Configuration and Video Output

Configuration by Terminal 160

Connecting to an External Monitor 162

Connection Diagram 162

Using the 3G/HD-SDI Terminal 163

Using the MON. Terminal 163 Using the HDMI OUT Terminal 164 Using the AV OUT Terminal 164 SD Output 165 Superimposing Onscreen Displays to Appear on

an External Monitor 165

Audio Output 166

Selecting the Audio Channel 166 Synchronizing the Video with the Audio being

Monitored 167

Selecting the Output Level of the AV OUT

Terminal 167

Saving Clips to a Computer 168

Saving MXF Clips 168 Saving MP4 Clips 170 Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer 171

Connecting to a Wired (Ethernet) Network 180 Selecting a Network Connection 181 Changing Network Settings 182 Browser Remote: Controlling the Camcorder from

a Network Device 183

Setting Up Browser Remote 183 Starting Browser Remote 184

Real-Time Proxy Transfer 189 FTP File Transfer 190

Preparations 190 FTP Transfer in Mode 191 FTP Transfer in Mode 192

IP Streaming 194

Preparations 194 Streaming Video over IP 195

Playback via Browser 197

8. Photos 199

Taking Photos 199

Taking Photos in Mode 199 Capturing Photos in Mode 199

Photo Playback 201

Displaying the [Photos] Index Screen 201 Viewing Photos 201

Deleting Photos 202

9. Additional Information 203

Menu Options 203 Displaying the Status Screens 213 Troubleshooting 223

List of Messages 228

Handling Precautions 233 Maintenance/Others 236 Optional Accessories 237 Specifications 240 Index 245

7. Network Functions 173

About the Network Functions 173 Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network 175

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 175 Searching for Access Points 176 Manual Setup 178 Camera Access Point 178 Configuring the IP Address Settings 179 Saving the Configuration 179

Introduction

About this Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Canon XF200 / XF205. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should the camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to

Troubleshooting

Conventions Used in this Manual

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

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

• A: Reference page number.

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

• The following terms are used in this manual. “Screen” refers to the OLED screen and the viewfinder screen. “CF card” refers to a CompactFlash (CF) card. “SD card” refers to an SD, SDHC or SDXC memory card. “Recording media” refers to CF cards and SD cards. When not specified, “access lamps” refers to either or both of the CF card access lamps (CF2/CF3) and the

SD card access lamp. “Press SET” refers to pressing down the joystick itself (A 29).

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

• Illustrations in the manual show the XF205.

(A 223).

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About this Manual

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

Using the Menus

(A 29). For a concise summary of all available menu options and settings, refer to the appendix

Menu Options

(A 203).

Operating modes and Format A full icon (like ) indicates that the function described can be used in the operating mode shown or for recordings made in the movie format shown in the icon; an empty icon (like

) indicates that the function cannot be

used. For details refer to

On and Off Format

(A 26) or

(A 55).

Tur ni n g th e Cam c ord e r

Selecting the Movie

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

When a function requires the use of the menu, the quick reference shows the submenus and, when applicable, the default setting for the menu item. The example illustration indicates that you can find the function by selecting the [w Other Functions] menu and then the [Fan] menu item.

Supplied Accessories

The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder.

Supplied Accessories

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CA-935 AC Adapter

(incl. power cord)

Lens Cap Eye cup WL-D6000 Wireless Controller

Microphone Holder Unit SS-1200 Shoulder Strap Data Import Utility

* The Data Import Utility Software Guide (PDF file) is included in the CD-ROM. For details about the software, refer to this Software

Guide.

BP-955 Battery Pack

(incl. terminal cover)

Lens Hood with Lens Barrier

(incl. CR2025 Lithium Battery)

Software CD-ROM*

Names of Parts

Operation panel

(A 20)

햲

234

5 6 7

Operation panel

(A 20)

햳

22 24

13 14 15 16 1718192021 23

1 Protective cover for audio controls (A 98) 2 Strap mount (A 36) 3 INFRARED switch (A 126) 4 ZOOM SPEED (zoom speed of the handle's zoom

rocker) switch (A 75)

5 CF card slot covers for CF card slots A (left) and B

(right)

6 POWER SAVE button (A 54) 7 Exhaust ventilation outlet (A 54) 8CF2 (CF card slot A) and CF3 (CF card slot B)

access indicators (A 39)

9 CF card release buttons for CF card slots A (left)

and B (right) (A 40) 10 CF card slots A (left) and B (right) (A 39) 11 Q switch (A 26) 12 Power indicator (A 26) 13 Lens hood (A 32) 14 Lens barrier switch (A 47)

252627 28

15 Focus ring (A 83) 16 Zoom ring (A 75) 17 Iris ring (A 66) 18 PUSH AF (momentary autofocus) button (A 85) 19 IRIS (ND) (aperture mode/ND filter) switch (A 65) 20 FOCUS (focus mode) switch (A 81, 83) 21 PEAKING button (A 84) /

Assignable button 1 (A 129)

22 ZEBRA button (A 89)/

Assignable button 2 (A 129)

23 FULL AUTO switch (A 49) 24 CF card slot cover switches for CF card slots A

(left) and B (right) (A 39) 25 SHUTTER switch (A 58) 26 GAIN switch (A 62) 27 WHITE BAL. (white balance) switch (A 69) 28 Å (white balance adjustment) button (A 72)

Names of Parts

33 34 35 36 37

English

29 GENLOCK/SYNC OUT (synchronization)

terminal (A 94, 96) 30 TIME CODE terminal (A 95, 96) 31 MON. (monitor output) terminal (A 162,

163)

32 3G/HD-SDI terminal (A 162, 163) 33 Strap mount (A 36) 34 REMOTE terminal (A 45)

For connecting the optional RC-V100 Remote

Controller or commercially available remote

controllers.

39 4241

35 USB terminal (A 171) 36 MIC (microphone) terminal (A 101) 37 Attachment sockets for the microphone holder

38 INPUT 1 (right) and INPUT 2 (left) terminals (XLR)

39 Air intake vent (A 54) 40 Grip belt (A 35) 41 Adjustable grip unit (A 35) 42 Lens hood lock screw (A 32)

unit (A 32)

(A 103)

Names of Parts

43 Microphone lock screw (A 100) 44 Microphone holder (A 100) 45 Microphone cable clamp (A 100) 46 Lens barrier (A 47) 47 Instant AF sensor (A 81)

49 50 51

48 Built-in stereo microphone (A 101) 49 Front tally lamp (A 48) 50 Remote sensor (A 44) 51 Infrared light (A 126) 52 START/STOP button (A 48, 123)

Names of Parts

53 54

68 69

64 65

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53 MENU button (A 29) 54 Joystick (A 29)/SET button (A 29) 55 CANCEL button (A 29) 56 POWERED IS button (A 87)/

Assignable button 3 (A 129) 57 OLED screen (A 33, 34) 58 SD card slot cover (A 40) 59 SD card access indicator (A 48, 123, 199) 60 SD card slot (A 40) 61 Viewfinder (A 32, 34) 62 Eye cup (A 33)

71 72

63 Dioptric adjustment lever (A 33) 64 Viewfinder unit 65 Battery compartment (A 24) 66 START/STOP button (A 48, 123) 67 UNLOCK (unlock the grip) switch (A 35) 68 × (headphone) terminal (A 106) 69 AV OUT terminal (A 162, 164) 70 HDMI OUT terminal (A 162, 164) 71 DC IN terminal (A 25) 72 LAN access indicator (A 180) 73 LAN terminal (Ethernet) (A 180)

Names of Parts

75 76 77 78 79 80 81

82 83 85 86

74 Accessory shoe

For attaching accessories such as the optional VL-10Li II Battery Video Light.

75 Built-in speaker (A 149) 76 START/STOP lock lever (A 48) 77 START/STOP button (A 48, 123) 78 Grip zoom rocker (A 75) 79 MAGN. (magnification) button (A 84)/

Assignable button 4 (A 129)

80 Strap mount (A 36) 81 BATTERY RELEASE lever (A 24) 82 Front tally lamp (A 48) 83 – dials for CH1 (left) and CH2 (right)

(A 105) 84 Rear tally lamp (A 48) 85 Handle zoom rocker (A 77) 86 Handle socket for 0.64 cm (1/4") screws

Names of Parts

English

8990 91

87 Attachment sockets for the optional TA-100 Tripod

Adapter (A 37)

88 Tripod base screws (A 37)

89 Tripod base for tripods with 0.64 cm (1/4") screws

(A 37) 90 Air intake vent (A 54) 91 Tripod socket (A 37)

Names of Parts

Operation panels

Operation panel 햲 Operation panel 햳

1 Audio level switches for CH1 (left) and CH2 (right)

(A 105)

2 AUDIO IN (audio input) selection switches for CH1

(left) and CH2 (right) (A 101, 103)

3 INPUT 1 (left) / INPUT 2 (right) audio source

selection switches (A 103)

4 Ò (play/pause) button (A 147)/

Assignable button 6 (A 129)

5 Ø (fast reverse playback) button (A 148)/

Assignable button 5 (A 129)

6 Ú (skip backward) button (A 148)/

Assignable button 8 (A 129)

7 SLOT SELECT (CF card slot selection) button

(A 41, 146)

4 5

11 12

14 15

8INDEX button (A 146)/

u (review recording) button (A 116)

9 HEADPHONE+ button (A 149)/

Assignable button 11 (A 129)

10 × (fast playback) button (A 148)/

Assignable button 7 (A 129)

11 Ù (skip forward) button (A 148)/

Assignable button 10 (A 129)

12 Ñ (stop) button (A 147)/

Assignable button 9 (A 129) 13 DISP. (display) button (A 51, 147) 14 WFM (waveform monitor) button (A 108)/

Assignable button 13 (A 129) 15 HEADPHONE- button (A 149)/

Assignable button 12 (A 129)

WL-D6000 Wireless Controller

Names of Parts

1 2 3

4 5

6 7

1 Record enable button: When you use the START/

STOP button or ZOOM buttons, you must press this button simultaneously with the desired button.

2PHOTO button (A 199) 3 SHOT1 (shot mark 1) button (A 157) 4 CANCEL button (A 29) 5 SET button (A 29) 6 INDEX button (A 146) 7 Ò (play/pause) button (A 148)

8 Ñ (stop) button (A 148) 9 START/STOP button (A 48, 123) 10 ZOOM buttons (A 78) 11 Í/Î/Ï/Ð buttons 12 MENU button (A 29) 13 Ø/× (fast playback reverse/forward) buttons

(A 148)

14 Ô/Ó (frame reverse/frame forward) buttons

(A 148)

English

Names of Parts

Preparations

Preparing the Power Supply

You can power the camcorder using a battery pack or directly using the AC adapter. If you connect the AC adapter to the camcorder while a battery pack is attached, the camcorder will draw power from the power outlet. Charge battery packs before use. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a fully charged battery pack, refer to

Using a Battery Pack

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

Charging the Battery Pack

Charge battery packs using the supplied CA-935 AC Adapter. Before using a battery pack, remove the terminal cover in advance.

1 If the supplied AC adapter is connected to the camcorder, disconnect the

DC plug from the camcorder’s DC IN terminal.

• If the AC adapter is connected to the camcorder, charging will not start.

2 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.

3 Plug the power cord into a power outlet.

4 Attach the battery pack to the AC adapter.

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

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

Charging Times

(A 238) and

Recording and Playback Times

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CHARGE indicator

(A 238).

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English

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

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

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

IMPORTANT

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

NOTES

• We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 ºC and 30 ºC (50 ºF and 86 ºF). Outside the temperature range of 0 ºC to 40 ºC (32 ºF to 104 ºF), charging will not start.

• To charge the battery pack, disconnect the AC adapter’s DC plug from the camcorder.

• If there is a malfunction with the AC adapter or battery pack, the charge indicator will go out and charging will stop.

Preparing the Power Supply

• For handling precautions regarding the battery pack, refer to

• Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Therefore, charge them on the day of use, or the day before, to ensure a full charge.

• Repeatedly charging and discharging the battery pack will eventually shorten its battery life. You can check the

battery life on the [Battery/Hour Meter] status screen (A 217). Fully charging the battery pack and then discharging it will give you a more accurate reading.

• We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need.

Attaching the Battery Pack

1Set the Q switch to OFF.

2 Insert the battery pack all the way into the compartment and

press gently down until it clicks.

Battery Pack

(A 233).

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Removing the Battery Pack

1Set the Q switch to OFF.

2 Slide the BATTERY RELEASE lever in the direction of the arrow.

While holding it pressed down, slide the battery pack up and remove it from the battery compartment.

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Preparing the Power Supply

Checking the Remaining Battery Charge

With battery packs compatible with Intelligent System, you can check the estimated remaining usage time of the battery pack by looking at any recording/playback screen or the [Battery/Hour Meter] status screen (A 217). You can also check the approximate remaining battery charge on the battery pack itself.

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

English

0-25% 26-50%

CHECK button

51-75% 76-100%

0 100%

Battery charge indicator

NOTES

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

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

Using a Power Outlet

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You can also power the camcorder directly from a power outlet using the supplied CA-935 AC Adapter. While the camcorder is powered from a power outlet, you can safely replace the battery pack even when the camcorder is on.

1 Set the Q switch to OFF.

2 If a battery pack is attached to the AC adapter, remove it.

• Connecting the AC adapter to the camcorder while a

battery pack is attached to the AC adapter may result in the camcorder not operating correctly.

3 Connect the AC adapter’s DC plug to the DC IN terminal

on the camcorder.

4 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter and plug it into

a power outlet.

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IMPORTANT

• Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.

DC IN terminal

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Preparing the Power Supply

Turning the Camcorder On and Off

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

To turn on the camcorder

Hold down the button on the Q switch and slide the switch to CAMERA for mode or MEDIA for mode. The power indicator will illuminate in green.

CAMERA mode MEDIA mode

To turn off the camcorder

Set the Q switch to OFF. The power indicator will turn off.

NOTES

• If you set the [w Other Functions] > [POWER LED] setting to [Off], the power indicator will not illuminate.

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:

1 Push the joystick up/down to change the month then move (Ð) to the next field.

• To move to the next field you can also press the joystick itself.

2 Change the rest of the fields in the same way. 3 Select (Ð) [Set] and then press the joystick to start the clock and close the screen.

English

NOTES

• You can change the date format and the clock format (12/24 hours) with the [w Other Functions] > [Set Clock] > [Date Format] setting. You can also change the date and time later on (not during the initial setup) with the [w Other Functions] > [Set Clock] > [Date/Time] setting. However, while the camcorder is being operated through the Browser Remote application, the [Set Clock] submenu is not available.

• When the built-in rechargeable lithium battery is exhausted, the date and time setting may be lost. In such case, recharge the built-in lithium battery (A 235) 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 114).

Changing the Time Zone

Change the time zone to match the time zone of your location. The default setting is [UTC-05:00 New York]. The time zones are based on Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

Operating modes:

1 Press the MENU button.

2 Push the joystick up/down to select [

w Other Functions].

3 Select [Time Zone] in a similar fashion.

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

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

[w Other Functions]

[Time Zone]

[UTC-05:00 New York]

NOTES

• While the camcorder is being operated through the Browser Remote application, the [Time Zone] setting is not available.

Date, Time and Language Settings

Displaying the Date and Time while Recording

You can display the date and time on the screen.

Operating modes:

1 Press the MENU button. 2 Push the joystick up/down to select [£ OLED/VF Setup].

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

fashion.

4 Push the joystick up/down to select the information to display.

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

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

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

Changing the Language

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

Operating modes:

[£ OLED/VF Setup]

[Custom Display 2]

[Date/Time]

[Off]

[w Other Functions]

[Language !]

[English]

1 Press the MENU button. 2 Push the joystick up/down to select [w Other Functions]. 3 Select [Language !] in a similar fashion.

4 Push the joystick up/down to select a language.

5 Press the joystick to change the language and then press the MENU button to close the menu.

Using the Menus

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

Operating modes:

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

Menu Options

(A 203).

MENU button

Joystick

CANCEL button

English

Joystick Push the joystick 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.

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

NOTES

• Although the button at the center of the joystick is not labeled as SET, in the manual, “press SET” will be used to mean pressing down the joystick itself.

Selecting an Option from the Menu

The following is a step-by-step explanation of how to select an option from the menu. In the procedures throughout the rest of this manual, opening and closing the menu is assumed and not included in the procedure.

1 Press the MENU button.

• The menu opens with the orange selection frame indicating the menu item that was selected the previous

time the menu was closed (unless the camcorder was turned off).

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

3 Push the joystick right or press SET.

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

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

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

• If a submenu contains many menu items, a scroll bar will appear on the right side of the submenu indicating

that you must scroll up or down to see other menu items.

Ð mark next to a menu item indicates another submenu. Repeat steps 3 and 4.

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Using the Menus

5 Push the joystick right or press SET.

• The orange selection frame will appear on a setting option.

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

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

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

7 Press the MENU button to close the menu.

NOTES

• Unavailable items may appear grayed out.

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

• On some screens, the following icons may be displayed as a guide: , , . They refer, respectively, to pressing the joystick (or SET button on a remote control), the MENU button or the CANCEL button.

• When using the supplied wireless controller, use the á, â, à, ß and SET buttons in the same way as the camcorder’s joystick. Similarly, when using the optional RC-V100 Remote Controller, use the Up, Down, Left, Right and SET buttons. In either case, pressing the SET button is equivalent to pressing the joystick on the camcorder.

• You can check some of the current settings on the status screens (A 213).

Using the Customized Submenu (My Menu)

You can register up to 14 frequently used menu settings under the My Menu submenu for easy access. Furthermore, if you set an assignable button to [My Menu] (A 129), you can press the button to access your registered menu settings even faster and more easily.

Operating modes:

Adding Menu Settings

1 Open the My Menu [Register] screen.

[¥ My Menu] > [Edit] > [Register]

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

settings to add to the My Menu submenu.

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

regular menu.

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

3 Select [OK] and then press SET twice.

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

[¥ My Menu]

[Edit]

[Register]

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