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1. Menu item Submenu Setting options MA Black Gamma Level 50 to 50 0 Range 5 to 50 0 103 Point 1 to 50 0 Low Key Satur Enable Off On 108 Level 50 to 50 0 Knee Enable Off On Automatic Off On Slope 35 to 50 0 103 Point 50 to 109 95 Saturation 10 to 10 0 Sharpness Level 10 to 50 0 H Detail Freq 8 to 8 0 Coring Level 30 to 50 0 D Ofst 0 to 50 0 D Curve 0 to 8 0 D Depth 4 to 4 0 HV Detail Bal 8 to 8 0 i Limit 50 to 50 0 Knee Aperture Gain 0 to 9 0 Slope 0 to 3 1 Level Depend Level 0 to 50 0 Slope 0 to 3 0 Offset 0 to 50 0 Ingredient Ratio 50 to 50 0 Noise Reduction Automatic Off 1 to 8 104 Skin Detail Effect Level Off Low Middle High Hue 16 to 16 0 Chroma 0 to 31 16 104 Area 0 to 31 16 Y Level 0 to 31 16 Selective NR Effect Level Off Low Middle High Hue 16 to 16 0 Chroma 0 to 31 16 105 Area 0 to 31 16 Y Level 0 to 31 16 Color Matrix Select Normal 1 Normal 2 Normal 3 Normal 4 Cine 1 Cine 2 Gain 50 to 50 0 Phase 18 to 18 0 R G 50 to 50 0 R B 50 to 50 0 1e G R 50 to 50 0 G B 50 to 50 0 B R 50 to 50 0 B G 50 to 50 0 147 Menu Options
2. Menu item Submenu Setting options AA White Balance R Gain 50 to 50 0 G Gain 50 to 50 0 105 148 B Gain 50 to 50 0 T Color Correction Select Area Off Area A Area B Area A amp B Area A Setting Phase 0 to 31 0 Chroma 0 to 31 16 Area 0 to 31 16 Y Level 0 to 31 16 Area A Revision Level 50 to 50 0 Phase 18 to 18 0 106 Area B Setting Phase 0 to 31 0 Chroma 0 to 31 16 Area 0 to 31 16 Y Level 0 to 31 16 Area B Revision Level 50 to 50 0 Phase 18 to 18 0 Other Functions Setup Level Level 50 to 50 0 Press Off On 106 Clip At 100 Off On P Audio Setup menu Menu item Submenu Setting options CAMERA MEDIA RA Audio Input XLR Rec Channel CH1 CH1 CH2 79 Int Mic Low Cut Off LC 1 LC2 9 77 Int Mic Sensitivity Normal High O 17 Int Mic Att On Off 78 XLR1 Mic Trimming 12 dB 6 dB 0 dB XLR2 Mic Trimming 6 dB 12 dB g i XLR1 ue Att On Off 0 E a XLR2 Mic Att XLR ALC Link Linked Separated 80 Limiter On Off 81 1 kHz Tone 12 dB 18 dB 20 dB Off 83 Audio Output Monitor Delay Line Out Normal 81 Channel CH1 CH2 CH1 CH1 CH2 CH2 ANAI 129 Level 1 Vrms 2 Vrms O 130 Headphone Volume
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4. Peaking 0n Off Magnification On Off OIS Functions On Off 6 Rec Mode On Off Genlock On Off Time Code On Off Interval Counter On Off SD Card Status Warning Normal Off Bit Rate Resolution On Off Frame Rate 0n Off Character Rec On Off Wireless Controller On Off Output Display On Off SDI Rec Command On Off User Memo On Off User Bit On Off Audio Output CH 0n Off Date Time Date Time Time Date Off Not avNot available in the Photos index screen Menu Options Metadata Display Displays the date and time of recording and or the camera data shutter speed aperture value gain during playback Audio Level Displays the audio level meter when set to On 151 Custom Display 1 settings Zoom Position Controls when the zoom indicator appears Always On Always appears on the screen Normal Appears only when operating the zoom Light Metering When set to On the light metering icon 3 or EN is displayed if MY Camera Setup Light Metering is set to Backlight or Spotlight Custom Picture Displays the custom picture icon CP when set to On indicating that a custom picture profile will be recorded wi
5. Library Application Support Avid AVX2_Plug ins AMA MVP_CanonxXF avx Saving Clips to a Computer Uninstalling Canon XF Plugin 64 for Avid Media Access Move the following file to Trash Library Application Support Avid AVX2_Plug ins AMA MVP_CanonXF64 avx 137 Uninstalling Canon XF MPEG2 Decoder Move the following file to Trash Library QuickTime XFMpeg2Dec component Uninstalling the Instructions for Apple s NLE Software Plugins 1 From Applications open Canon Utilities 2 Move Canon XF Plugin for Final Cut Pro or Canon XF Plugin for Final Cut Pro X to Trash Uninstalling the Instructions for Avid s NLE Software Plugins 1 From Applications open Canon Utilities 2 Move Canon XF Plugin for Avid Media Access or Canon XF Plugin 64 for Avid Media Access to Trash Viewing the Software Instruction Manuals For details on using the software refer to the instruction manual PDF file of each module The instruction manuals are installed with the software For computers running Windows Adobe Reader is required Viewing the Canon XF Utility Instruction Manual Windows 1 From the Start menu select All Programs Canon Utilities Canon XF Utility Canon XF Utility Instruction Manual 2 Select the language of the instruction manual to view Mac OS 1 From Applications open Canon Utilities Canon XF Utility Manual 2 Open the folder of the language and double click the PDF
6. 5 Select Set to close the screen 13 14 PE Synchronizing with an External Device Synchronizing with an External Device Using genlock synchronization you can synchronize this camcorder s video signal to that of an external video device Similarly using an external time code signal you can synchronize this camcorder s time code to the external signal Using the external time code signal with multiple cameras allows you to set up a multi camera recording You can also output the time code signal from this camcorder to achieve the same result If you output the time code from the HD SD SDI terminal to an editing device the editor can create video with the same time code Connecting an External Device When synchronizing the camcorder to an external signal input a reference video signal or a time code signal through the GENLOCK TC terminal The GENLOCK TC terminal acts as both a Genlock and time code terminal When using a time code signal set the terminal to input or output in advance see below For the reference video signal you can use an analog blackburst or tri level signal Using a Reference Video Signal Genlock Synchronization When a reference sync signal analog blackburst or tri level signal is input through the GENLOCK TC terminal the phases of the camcorder s V and H sync will automatically be synchronized to it The phase difference between the external Genlock signal and the camcorder is initially set
7. Green 50 to 50 Default O Blue 50 to 50 Default O Black Gamma Controls the lower part of the gamma curve dark areas of the image Level Raises or lowers the lower part of the gamma curve This setting can be adjusted from 50 to 50 Default O Range Selects the range in which dark areas are affected This setting can be adjusted from 5 to 50 Default O Point Determines the shape of the lower part of the gamma curve This setting can be adjusted from 1 to 50 Default O Low Key Saturation Adjusts color saturation in dark areas Enable Activates deactivates the setting Default Off Output Custom Picture Settings Black Gamma Level Specifies how saturated colors are in dark areas This setting can be adjusted from 50 to 50 Default O Knee Controls the upper part of the gamma curve highlights of the image By compressing the highlights you can prevent parts of the image from being overexposed This is not available when Gamma is set to Cine 1 or Cine 2 Enable Activates deactivates the setting Default On Automatic Select On to have the camcorder automatically set the knee point and slope to prevent images being overexposed so quickly Select Off to manually adjust the knee point Default On Slope Determines the slope of the gamma curve above the knee point This setting can be adjusted from 35 to 50 Default O Point Se
8. Playing Back Clips You can play back clips from the clip index screen 0K Mark index screen and lv Mark index screen Use the playback control buttons shown in the illustration 1 Move the orange selection frame to the clip you want to play back 2 Press the B EE button to start playback e Playback will start from the clip selected and continue until the end of the last clip in the index screen When the last frame of the last clip is reached playback will be paused e Press the B E button again to pause the playback e Press the M button to stop the playback and return to the index screen important e Observe the following precautions while the CF or CFE access indicator is illuminated in red Failure to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not open the cover of the CF card slot being accessed i NOTES e You may notice brief stops in video or audio playback between clips Onscreen Displays 4 2 3 4 5 6 T 8 9 1 PLAY Remaining battery time 1 44 11 Wireless controller LZ 150 Playback operation 12 User bit LZ 73 Selected CF card 13 Audio output channel LD 129 Relay recording 14 Audio level meter QJ 150 Time code LL 70 Clio number Total number of clips 00 01 36 17 2 40 CHIEN dB 4030 20 10 0 CH2 1000001 15 mark v mark 1 118 16 Recording date and time Bit rate and resolu
9. The temperature of the battery pack is outside the charging range If the battery pack s temperature is below 0 C 32 F warm it before charging it if it is above 40 C 104 F let the battery pack cool down before charging it Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 C and 40 C 32 F and 104 F The battery pack is faulty Replace the battery pack The battery pack is exhausted extremely quickly even at normal temperatures Check the Battery Hour Meter status screen Q 156 to see whether the battery pack is at the end of its service life If so buy a new battery pack Recording Pressing the START STOP button will not start recording The CF card is full or it already contains the maximum number of clips 999 clips Delete some clips Q 120 or save your clips LL 131 and initialize the CF card LL 37 to free some space Alternatively replace the CF card The START STOP lock lever on the handle is set to rendering the handle s START STOP button inoperable Change the position of the lock lever The point where the START STOP button was pressed does not match the beginning end of the recording There is a slight interval between pressing the START STOP button and the actual start end of recording This is not a malfunction The camcorder will not focus The camcorder may not be able to focus with autofocus on some subjects Focus manually LL 48 The viewfinder is not adjusted
10. 40 44 48 54 60 4 Available in the clip index screen only 9 Available in the clip index screen and 0K Mark index screen only Available in the Photos index screen only Reset All Settings Resets all of the camcorder settings except for the hour meter to default settings Camera Settings Resets all PER Camera Setup settings and custom picture settings to default settings In addition the white balance aperture focus and gain are set to auto and the shutter speed is set to off Assignable Buttons Resets the assignable buttons to default settings Menu Options Tally Lamp Allows you to set whether the front and rear tally lamps illuminate while the camcorder is recording Media Access LED Allows you to set whether the CF card access indicators or the SD card access indicator illuminates while the camcorder is accessing a CF card or SD card Title Prefix Determines the first 2 letters of the clip name Combined with the Number Setting setting this 155 constitutes the 6 character clip name E Number Setting Determines the last 4 digits of the clip name Combined with the Title Prefix setting this constitutes the 6 character clip name Select Set to assign a desired number to the first clip you record or select Reset to reset the number to 0001 The numerals increase every time a clip is recorded Delete Last Clip Deletes the last clip you recorded This setting option will not
11. 57 Focal length guide 96 WS O aa 48 FOES IMI peir A eyes RAC TAO i ee A Sica ed gw dr nes 46 Frame recording mode 89 Free run time code 70 Full auto MO essa soi ee ah 42 G GAIN rss aa MAN as sas nez vue 54 E A ne Rs 74 GENEOCK TC Terminal soci beg wa ha 14 En OGIO ss en Hee rs en usa 32 H HD SD COMPONENT OUT terminal 127 HD SD SDi terminal so sers sn es us ed 127 HDMI OUT terminal 2244 228 ras 127 Headphone terminal 81 HOUE gt ees e 155 P ALE only 181 182 I Image stabilizer sonoros 25 e oe MIL Eee S 53 Index screens Changing clip thumbnail 123 CES Lena coe se ee an 110 o Re lle PEN RER TR TE IT deck e 122 OMOLMANKS alain ida adas 121 Infrared recording errar are 93 Initializing recording media of Interval recording mode 88 HS ee obit Sete anak em es 58 A A ET Baers As 58 L RARQUAgE ER e aaa te 21 ESA O en ces 31 GD SGEN e is 31 Lens hood ix SUR a ru d 30 Light metering Gime 59 M Macro shooting SB 52 Menu settings N y 145 Message list S 165 Metadata at ad 82 NICTOPRAONS ss sita laca ado mos de 17 78 Microphone attenuator 78 80 Microphone holder unit 30 Microphone sensitivity 78 79 Montonng AUdIO suas elos alas coe
12. AUDIO IN BGT only Connecting to an External Monitor Using the HD SD SDI Terminal The digital signal output from the HD SD SDI terminal includes the video signal audio signal and time code signal If necessary perform the following procedure to change the output to HD or SD Turning the output Video Setup SDI Output 497 off will conserve the camcorder s power a Off 1 Open the SDI Output submenu E Video Setup SDI Output 2 Select the desired option and then press SET e f you selected HD no more settings need to be made If you selected SD you can select the SD output method QA 125 i NOTES e f necessary you can superimpose the onscreen displays on the video displayed on the external monitor CA 128 Using the HDMI OUT Terminal The HDMI OUT terminal also offers a digital connection and outputs both a video and audio signal The output signal will automatically switch to HD or SD depending on the capability of the external monitor Gi NOTES e Correct operation cannot be guaranteed when connecting the camcorder to DVI monitors e Video may not be output correctly depending on the monitor In such case use another terminal e f necessary you can superimpose the onscreen displays on the video displayed on the external monitor CA 128 e You can select the SD output method QA 125 Using the HD SD COMPONENT OUT Terminal The HD SD COMPONENT OUT terminal outputs
13. DO A o Ad a a l MH Ha N L EE ED a N D lt i O I o DB lt I START STOP button A 40 ZOOM buttons LA 65 A VW lt buttons MENU button LZ 28 M stop button EA 112 gt IH play pause button EA 112 INDEX button LZ 112 10 SET button LA 28 11 CANCEL button QJ 28 12 SHOT1 shot mark 1 button LZ 86 13 PHOTO button LZ 138 JO O1 ND 14 Record enable button When you use the START STOP button or ZOOM buttons you must press this button simultaneously with the desired button Canon WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL D6000 lt A PP fast playback reverse playback buttons KA 114 lt 411 11 gt frame forward reverse buttons KA 114 3 D 6 Names of Parts 21 22 Preparations Preparing the Power Supply You can power the camcorder using a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter If you connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder while a battery pack is attached the camcorder will draw power from the power outlet Charge battery packs before use For approximate charging times and recording playback times with a fully charged battery pack refer to Charging Times LA 173 and Recording and Playback Times LA 173 Using a Battery Pack You can power the camcorder using the supplied BP 925 or optional BP 950G BP 955 BP 970G or BP 975 Battery Pack The BP 925 BP 955 and BP 975 Batt
14. HDMI OUT Terminal HDMI connector output only HD SD COMPONENT OUT Terminal 720P D4 1080i D3 480i D1 compatible output only Luminance Y 1 Vp p 75 Q Chrominance Py P 350 mV 75 Q AV Terminal 3 5 mm mini jack audio and video output only Video 1 Vp p 75 Q unbalanced Audio 10 dBV 47 KQ load output level 1Vrms 3 KQ or less XLR Terminal XLR jack pin1 shield pin2 hot pin cold 2 sets Sensitivity MIC setting 60 dBu manual volume center full scale 18 dB 600 Q LINE setting 4 dBu manual volume center full scale 18 dB 10 kQ Microphone attenuator 20 dB e MIC Terminal 3 5 mm stereo minijack unbalanced Sensitivity 60 dBu manual volume center full scale 18 dB Microphone attenuator 20 dB N Headphone Terminal 3 5 mm stereo mini jack oo to 12 dBV 16 Q load volume range Min to Max 50 Q or less Specifications GENLOCK TC Terminal BNC jack As GENLOCK terminal Input only 1 Vp p 75 Q As TC time code terminal 179 Input 0 5 V 18 Vp p 10 kQ Output 1 Vp p 75 Q e REMOTE Terminal 2 5 mm stereo mini jack e USB Terminal mini B USB 2 0 Hi Speed USB Power Others Power supply rated 7 4 V DC battery pack 8 4 V DC DC IN Power consumption Recording at 50 Mbps with AF on viewfinder LCD screen normal brightness SDI output off Viewfinder 6 3 W LCD screen 6 4 W Viewfinder 5 2 W LCD screen 5 3 W Maximum rated power consu
15. M Audio Setup Audio Input 1 Open the 1 kHz Tone submenu 9 Audio Setup Audio Input 1 kHz Tone 1 kHz Tone 2 Select the desired level and then press SET e Available levels are 12 dB 18 dB and 20 dB e Select Off to turn off the signal e The signal is output at the selected level and will be recorded when you press the START STOP button Of 84 Video Scopes Video Scopes The camcorder can display a simplified waveform monitor It can also display an edge monitor to help you focus The video scopes appear only on the LCD screen They do not appear in the viewfinder or on an external monitor The edge monitor looks at the focus of the entire picture and displays the results as a waveform The edge monitor is available only in camera mode Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA Displaying a Video Scope Press the WFM button e The waveform monitor will appear in a window on the lower right of the screen e You can repeatedly press the WFM button to activate the video scopes in the following sequence Waveform monitor gt Edge monitor gt Off e Alternatively you can display the video scopes using fr Other Functions WFM LOD Setting Select WFM for the waveform monitor or Edge Mon for the edge monitor Configuring the Waveform Monitor Y Other Functions The camcorder s waveform monitor function offers 5 modes You can also change the gain WFM LCD 1 Open
16. Off 1 15 8 114 Speaker Volume Off 1 15 8 115 Not available in the Photos index screen E Video Setup menu Menu Options Menu item Setting options na SDI Output ET only HD SD Off 127 Component Output HD SD 127 HD Onscreen Disp On Off D SD Onscreen Disp On Off SD Output Squeeze Letterbox Side Crop 125 LA LCD VF Setup menu Menu item Submenu Setting options CAMERA MEDIA MA LCD Setup Brightness 99 to 99 0 8 Contrast 99 to 99 0 Color 20 to 20 0 31 Sharpness 1 to 4 2 Backlight Normal Bright VF Setup Brightness 99 to 99 0 Contrast 99 to 99 0 gt Color 3 to 3 0 S Backlight Normal Bright 8 LCD VF B amp W On Off 32 LCD VF Simul On Off 31 Metadata Display Date Time On Off Camera Data On Off 7 Peaking On Off Select Peaking 1 Peaking 2 Peaking 1 Color White Red Yellow Blue B Gain Off 1 15 8 0 49 Frequency 1 to 4 2 Peaking 2 Color White Red Yellow Blue Gain Off 1 15 15 Frequency 1 to 4 1 6 Zebra On Off Select Zebra 1 Zebra 2 Zebra 18 2 Zebra 1 Level 7
17. Y Level Adjusts the brightness for detection of skin tones This setting can be adjusted from O to 31 105 Default 16 Selective Noise Reduction The camcorder detects the characteristics of a certain color or tone and applies a noise reduction filter to the targeted areas zebra pattern will appear over targeted areas on the screen Effect Level Adjusts the level of the noise reduction filter The available options are Off Low Middle and High Default Off Hue Adjusts the hue for the color to be detected This setting can be adjusted from O to 31 Default O Chroma Adjusts the color saturation for the color to be detected This setting can be adjusted from O to 31 Default 16 Area Adjusts the color range for the color to be detected This setting can be adjusted from O to 31 Default 16 Y Level Adjusts the brightness for the color to be detected This setting can be adjusted from O to 31 Default 16 Color Matrix Color matrix affects the color tones throughout the whole image Select Available options are Normal 1 to Normal 4 Cine 1 and Cine 2 Generally this is the same setting as Gamma After selecting an option you can make more precise adjustments Default Normal 1 Gain Adjusts the color intensity This setting can be adjusted from 50 to 50 Default O Phase Adjusts the color phase This setting can be adjusted from 18 to 18 Default O R G The R
18. e While recording you cannot change the interval or number of frames e Some frames at the point the recording was stopped may be recorded and added to the end of the clip e Interval recording mode will be deactivated if the special recording mode is changed or turned off It will be deactivated also if you change the Other Functions Bit Rate Resolution or Frame Rate setting e The time code advances by the number of frames recorded If the running mode of the time code LJ 70 is set to Free Run or the time code is input from an external source ET only the running mode will switch to Rec Run during special recording mode When special recording mode is deactivated the running mode will return to its previous setting During special recording mode the time code signal will not be output from the GENLOCK TC terminal or HD SD SDI terminal Frame Recording Mode Set the number of frames in advance We recommend using the wireless controller or stabilizing the camcorder for example on a tripod Sound is not recorded in this mode This mode is not available if amp Other Functions Bit Rate Resolution is set to 35 Mbps 1440x1080 Configuring Frame Recording Mode f Other Functions 1 Open the Rec Frames submenu fr Other Functions Frame Rec Rec Frames Frame Rec 2 Select the desired number of frames and then press SET e Available options are 1 3 6 and 9 2 6 and 12 if f Other Functions Rec Fr
19. for recording playback A CF card is not inserted the CF card slot is not currently Indicator off selected or the CF card is not being accessed Removing a CF card 1 Wait until the access indicator for the card slot with the CF card to be removed is off 2 Slide the CF card slot cover switch in the direction of the d P mark 0 e The CF card slot cover will open to the left slot A or to the right slot B 3 Push the CF card release button ee paises e The release button partially pops out button 4 Push in the CF card release button to release the CF card 5 Pull the CF card all the way out and close the CF card slot cover imeortant e Observe the following precautions while the CF or CFE access indicator is illuminated in red Failure to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not open the cover of the CF card slot being accessed Gi NOTES e f you set the Other Functions Media Access LED function to Off the access indicators will not illuminate Preparing Recording Media Inserting and Removing an SD Card 1 Turn off the camcorder 2 Open the SD card slot cover CAMERA OFF MEDIA EDS 3 Insert the SD card straight with the label facing the grip belt all the way into the SD card slot until it clicks O 4 Close the SD card slot cover e Do not force the cover closed if the
20. the time code continues to run even if you disconnect all other power sources However this is less accurate than when the camcorder is on If you set an assignable button to Time Code HA 97 you can press the button to open the 00 00 TC UB Setup Time Code submenu Setting the User Bit Setting the User Bit The user bit display can be selected from the date or the time of recording or an identification code consisting of 8 characters in the hexadecimal system There are sixteen possible characters the numbers 00 00 TC UB Setup O to 9 and the letters A to F User Bit If user bit information is being received along with an external time code you can also record the external user bit on the recording Type media Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA Setting 1 Open the user bit Setting submenu 00 00 TC UB Setup User Bit Type Setting e To set the time for the user bit select Time instead to set the date for the user bit select Date In such case the rest of the procedure is not necessary 2 Select Set and then press SET e The user bit setting screen appears with an orange selection frame on the leftmost digit e To reset the user bit to 00 00 00 00 select Reset instead 3 Select an alphanumeric character hexadecimal then move B to the next digit 4 Change the rest of the digits in the same way e Press the CANCEL button to close the screen without setting the user bit
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22. 100 shot marks 1 and 82 marks combined can be added to a single clip i NOTES e There may be up to a 0 5 second delay from when you press the button to when the camcorder adds the shot mark e When you are using interval recording or frame recording mode you cannot add shot marks to a clip e When a clip contains either shot mark 5 will appear next to the clip s thumbnail in the playback index screen Reviewing a Recording Reviewing a Recording When the camcorder is in camera mode you can review the last clip that was tecorded Y Other Functions Operating modes CAMERA Rec Review 1 Open the Rec Review submenu to set the review length Entire Clip fr Other Functions Rec Review 2 Select the desired option and then press SET 3 After you finish recording press the button e The last clio that was recorded is played back without audio for the selected duration gt REVIEW appears at the top of the screen e Press the CANCEL button to stop reviewing the clip and change the camcorder back to record pause mode e After the clip finishes playing back the camcorder returns to record pause mode Options Entire Clip Allows you to review the entire clip Last 4 sec Allows you to review just the last 4 seconds of the clip Gi NOTES e When you are using a special recording mode LL 88 you cannot review a clip e f the camcorder switched CF cards during a recording the camcord
23. 19 97 2 Press the assignable button e The status screen most recently displayed will appear unless you turned off the camcorder or changed the operating mode In such case the Camera status screen appears in camera mode and the Buttons Remote status screen appears in MEDIA mode 3 Push the joystick up down to scroll through the status screens 4 When you are finished press the assignable button again to exit the status screens e Alternatively you can press the MENU or CANCEL button Pressing the MENU button will exit the status screen and open the menu Status screen Description CAMERA MEDIA EH Camera Displays settings related to recording such as gain focus and 0 B 157 zoom Buttons Remote Allows you to verify the current function of each assignable button O 157 and whether the wireless controller is on one Displays settings related to audio O O 158 LE Displays information about the recording media 8 158 Video Displays the settings for the video terminals and which special i Dr 159 recording mode is in effect PSP Mem Displays the user memo that will be recorded with clips 159 Battery Hour Meter Allows you to check the remaining battery time battery life and 0 160 how long the camcorder has been in operation ICP Data 1 3 160 ICP Data 2 3 Displays the settings for the custom picture file that will be O 161 embedded into clips ICP Da
24. 2 to display an index screen only of the frames with the mark e The time code under the thumbnail indicates the time code of the frame with the shot mark e Press the INDEX button to return to the clip index screen Shot Mark A a Time code of the ___ EE 04 11 00 04 12 10 00 04 12 01 D 0041301 frame with the shot Se NN mark pi A 00 04 14 01 l 00 04 15 01 00 04 16 01 gt E 7 gt 00 04 19 10 00 04 20 10 00 04 21 10 00 04 22 01 Oct 25 2010 7 10 AM 60i AA0097 50 Mbps 1920x1080 00 01 22 17 C NOTES e After you finish playing back a clip from this index screen the index screen that was open before the Shot Mark index screen will appear 122 Clip Operations Displaying a Frame Index Screen of a Single Clip You can display an index screen of a single clip broken down as frames at fixed intervals This is useful when you have a long clip or wish to play back a clip from a certain point You can change how many thumbnails are displayed You can also perform other operations from this index screen such as adding and deleting shot marks 1 Select the desired clip and then press SET to open the clip menu 2 Select Expand Clip and then press SET e The Expand Clip index screen appears which shows thumbnails of frames taken from the clip at fixed intervals The time code under the thumbnail indicates the time code of the frame e You can change the fixed interval between frames b
25. 4 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Replacing a File on an SD Card with a File in the Camcorder 1 After selecting a file on the SD card to replace open the Load From Cam submenu E Transfer File Load From Cam 2 Select the file to transfer to the SD card and then press SET 3 Select OK and then press SET e The file on the SD card will be overwritten by the one on the camcorder 4 Press the MENU button to exit the menu AY Camera Setup Custom Picture Transfer File Copy To 53 PM Camera Setup Custom Picture Transfer File Load From sal PAR Camera Setup Custom Picture Transfer File Copy To Cam PAR Camera Setup Custom Picture Transfer File Load From Cam 102 Custom Picture Settings i NOTES e You can also copy a custom picture file embedded in a clip to the camcorder LZ 121 Embedding Custom Picture Settings in a Recording Y Other Functions You can record video or take a photo with your custom picture settings applied to it Later those embedded settings in the video or photo can be copied to the camcorder LL 143 and be applied to future recordings You may find that embedding custom picture settings in a recording helps Add CP File you keep track of them such as verifying what settings were used for a To Clip particular recording To Photo 1 Open the Add File submenu On fr Other Functions Add F
26. 81 MXF filetype ne do iia 5 N Non drop frame time code 71 O OK marks JK ee 118 Onscreen markers 68 Optical Ss SHIN ltd ido ae ann 95 P PEAKING oz serrer es Me Lite E 49 Phantom power microphone 79 Photos Copying custom picture files 143 DEICINO RER ia 141 OSC A techn E E eed ed 142 MISWIMO usa sde pet heme ae tobe oe des 140 Playback Ea sica debe een en 112 EROS en ea cee net dau 140 Power save mode descrita 45 P wer SUD e a E 22 POWER SWIC desa igor aras ose Se AE a 25 Pre recording mode 91 R RECAM Ue cde 70 ASSOr WA IS Mo ees 40 Remaining battery MM 23 REMOTE term 65 Resetting alksettings 152 Resolution frame size 46 Reviewing a recording 87 Running mode time code 70 S DAC ZOMG waa Se a Cale es 68 Saving clips to a computer 131 D DES aaa iii 37 Shooting frame rate 90 ShotmakS criada 86 115 Shutter speed 56 Slow amp fast motion recording mode 90 Specifications tica LE Ter AE 177 Status screens 156 Switching CF card slots 38 T TAK MIG ON OLOS assis peine 138 EU AAA A A Mens 153 T ma COVER ro creta bera haa ee 33 Timecode stos pia a E
27. Activating Slow amp Fast Motion Mode and Recording Other Functions 1 Open the Special Rec submenu fr Other Functions Special Rec Special Rec Of Special Recording Modes 2 Select Slow amp Fast Motion and then press SET e S amp F STBY appears at the top of the screen e The selected shooting frame rate appears on the right side of the screen next to the fr Other Functions Frame Rate setting the playback frame rate 91 Shooting frame rate 418138 min S amp F STBY SAR BEER 50 Mbps 1920x1080 15 30P Playback frame rate 3 Press the START STOP button to begin recording e The camcorder automatically records at the set frame rate e The tally lamps illuminate e S amp F STBY changes to S amp F REC while recording 4 Press the START STOP button again to stop recording e The camcorder records the clip e The tally lamps go out and S amp F STBY appears at the top of the screen Gi NOTES e You can use only one special recording mode at a time In addition slow amp fast motion mode cannot be used with double slot recording e While recording you cannot change the shooting frame rate e For lower shooting frame rates it may take approximately 1 second to stop recording e Slow amp fast motion mode will be deactivated if the special recording mode is changed or turned off It will be deactivated also if you change the video configuration e The time code advances w
28. Available Recording Time 39 Recovering Data on the CF Card 39 3 Recording 40 Recording Video 40 Preparing to Record 40 Recording 40 Onscreen Displays 43 Power Save Mode 45 Video Configuration Bit Rate Resolution and Frame Rate 46 Custom Button and Dial 47 Adjusting the Focus 48 Manual Focus Mode 48 Using the Focus Assistance Functions 49 Autofocus Mode 50 Detecting and Focusing On Faces 51 Focus Limit and Macro Shooting 52 Image Stabilizer 53 Gain 54 Automatic Gain Control AGC 54 Manual Gain Control 55 Shutter Speed 56 Changing the Shutter Speed Mode 57 Flicker Reduction 57 Adjusting the Aperture 58 Automatic Aperture Control 58 Manual Aperture Control 58 Adjusting the AE Level 59 Setting the Light Metering Mode 59 White Balance 60 Auto White Balance 60 Preset White Balance 60 Setting the Color Temperature 61 Custom White Balance 62 Zooming 63 Using the Manual Ring 63 Using the Zoom Rockers Wireless Controller or Optional Remote Control 63 Soft Zoom Control 66 Using Optional Conversion Lenses 67 Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns 68 Displaying Onscreen Markers 68 Displaying Zebra Patterns 69 Setting the Time Code 70 Selecting the Running Mode 70 Selecting Drop or Non Drop Frame 71 Putting the Time Code Display on Hold 71 Setting the User Bit 73 Synchronizing with an External Device 74 Connecting an External Device 74 Using a Reference Video Signal Genlock Synchronization 74 Using a Time Code Signal 74 Ti
29. B amp W Turns the B amp W mode of the LCD and viewfinder on off 32 Onscreen Display Displays the onscreen icons and text on an external monitor for both SD and HD output 128 Shot Mark 1 Adds an si mark to the clip o O 86 Shot Mark 2 Adds an 52 mark to the clip 86 Add 0K Mark Adds an 0K mark to the clip O 118 Add Y Mark Adds a WM mark to the clip 8 118 Time Code Displays the Time Code submenu 70 Time Code Hold Puts the time code display on hold or resumes it 70 Audio Output CH Switches the audio output channel O 129 Audio Level Turns the audio level meter on off O 81 Wireless Controller Turns the wireless controller on off 33 Photo Records a photo 138 Delete Last Clip Deletes the last clip recorded 120 Status Displays the status screens O 156 Function can be used only by assigning it to a button Function can be used only by assigning it to a button or by using the PHOTO button on the wireless controller Custom Picture Settings Custom Picture Settings You can preset a number of picture related settings After changing individual settings to your preference you can save the whole set in the camcorder or SD card as a custom picture file You can then load the file at a later date to change the current settings to the preset levels you selected You can even embed the custom picture settings in
30. Cannot insert the recording media The CF card or SD card you are trying to insert is not facing the correct direction Turn it over and insert it Cannot record on the CF card compatible CF card must be used M 35 Initialize the CF card 37 when you use it with the camcorder for the first time The CF card is full or it already contains the maximum number of clips 999 clips Delete some clips QJ 120 to free some space or replace the CF card Cannot record on the SD card Initialize the SD card LL 37 when you use it with the camcorder for the first time The LOCK switch on the SD card is set to prevent accidental erasure Change the position of the LOCK switch The SD card is full Delete some photos LA 141 to free some space or replace the SD card The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value Set the Other Functions Photo Numbering setting to Reset and insert a new SD card Recording to and playing back from a CF card is slow This may occur as video is recorded deleted over time Save your clips QJ 131 and initialize the CF card LA 37 Recording to and playing back from an SD card is slow This may occur as photos are recorded deleted over time Save your photos and initialize the SD card 9 37 The wireless controller will not work Set Other Functions Wireless Controller to On Replace the battery of the wireless controller Connections with External Device
31. Copy CP File and then press SET e The ICP Data 1 3 screen appears with the orange selection frame indicating the first custom picture file slot in the camcorder e You can push the joystick up down to display the ICP Data 2 3 and ICP Data 3 3 screens 3 Push the joystick left right to select the desired file slot and then press SET 4 Select OK and then press SET e The custom picture file already in the selected file slot will be overwritten e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation 5 When the confirmation message appears press SET Gi NOTES e You cannot copy the custom picture file to a file slot with a protected file e By default file slots C7 to C9 are protected Displaying an Index Screen of Shot Marks After you add shot marks to a clip you can display an index screen that contains all the frames in a clip with either shot mark only the si mark or only the 9 mark When you play back a clip from this index screen playback will start from the frame indicated by the shot mark You can also perform other operations from this index screen such as adding and deleting shot marks 1 Select the desired clip and then press SET to open the clip menu 2 Select Shot Mark and then press SET e The Shot Mark index screen appears which contains all the frames with shot marks in the clip Select instead Shot Mark 1 to display an index screen only of the frames with the 1 mark or Shot Mark
32. Customizing Functions Other Functions The following table describes which functions can be customized using Custom Function For more details refer to Custom Function 0 154 Custom Function Operating modes CAMERA 1 Open the Custom Function submenu fr Other Functions Custom Function 2 Select the desired function 3 Change the setting option and then press SET Customizable Functions with Custom Function Menu item Description Shockless Gain Determines the speed of the transition when the gain is changed Shockless WB Creates a softer transition when the white balance is changed AE Response Controls the camcorder s response when you change the automatic exposure setting Iris Limit Sets a maximum aperture value F8 0 to be used for shooting I Ring Direction Changes the direction of the adjustment when turning the manual ring while it is set to IRIS ND F Ring Direction Changes the direction of the adjustment when turning the manual ring while it is set to FOCUS Z Ring Direction Changes the direction of the adjustment when turning the manual ring while it is set to ZOOM F Ring Control Selects the sensitivity of the response when operating the manual ring while it is set to FOCUS Z Ring Control Selects the sensitivity of the response when operating the manual ring while it is set to ZOOM F Assist B amp W Automaticall
33. Function name Description CAMERA MEDIA RA Img Stab Turns the selected image stabilization method Dynamic IS or Standard IS on off 53 Powered IS Turns Powered IS on off 53 Focus Limit Turns the focus limit on off O 52 Face AF Toggles the autofocusing between Face Pri Face Only and Off 51 Select Face Selects the main subject when using Face AF to focus on subjects faces 51 Backlight Turns the backlight light metering option on off e 59 Spotlight Turns the spotlight light metering option on off 59 Tele converter Activates the digital tele converter in the following sequence 1 5x gt 3x gt 6x gt Off 146 Peaking Turns peaking on off 49 Zebra Turns zebra patterns on off 69 Activates video scopes in the following sequence ARE LED Waveform monitor Edge monitor la a i Magnification Turns magnification on off 50 TL H58 Sets the MY Camera Setup Conversion Lens setting to TL H58 or Off 67 WD H58W Sets the MW Camera Setup Conversion Lens setting to WD H58W or Off 67 Color Bars Turns color bars on off 83 IR Monochrome Switches between white and green when the camcorder is in Infrared mode 93 IR Light lll le prore light on off when PR Camera Setup Infrared Light is set e 93 Markers Turns onscreen markers on off 68 LCD Setup Opens the LCD Setup submenu 31 LCD VF
34. HD SD SDI terminal 1A 127 9 GENLOCK terminal QA 74 TC time code terminal 1A 74 10 Grip belt LZ 32 Canon Built in microphone LA 77 Built in speaker QQ 115 Strap mount LZ 32 CUSTOM customizable button LZ 47 INFRARED switch 1 98 Instant AF sensor Q 50 Remote sensor 4 34 Infrared light LL 93 Microphone cable clamp LZ 78 10 Microphone holder unit LZ 78 11 Microphone lock screw 1 78 OOnNOOBRWNDN Names of Parts 19 16 Names of Parts START STOP A 3 y ZEBRA O lxs O z 6 Terminals LZ 20 1 Viewfinder LA 30 31 2 Dioptric adjustment lever Q4 30 3 BATT RELEASE battery release key LA 23 4 START STOP button Q 40 5 Strap mount LZ 32 6 WFM waveform monitor button LL 84 Assignable button 3 LZ 97 7 ZEBRA button Q 68 Assignable button 2 LZ 97 8 CANCEL button 28 9 Joystick Q 28 SET button LZ 28 10 MENU button LZ 28 11 LCD screen M 31 12 POWERED IS button LA 53 Assignable button 1 1 97 13 POWER SAVE button KA 45 4 1 Front tally lamp QA 40 Accessory shoe NO For attaching accessories such as the optional VL 10Li II Battery Video Light Rear tally lamp LZ 40 START STOP lock lever LL 41 START STOP button LZ 40 Handle socket for 1 4 screws Grip zoom rocker LL 64 MAGN magnification button Q4 50 Assignable button 4 LZ 97 CF card slot A CF and CF
35. Positive values raise the coring level in dark areas and negative values lower the level This setting can be adjusted from 4 to 4 Default O HV Detail Bal Adjusts the ratio between horizontal and vertical detail Higher values emphasize vertical detail while lower values emphasize horizontal detail This setting can be adjusted from 8 to 8 Default O Limit Restricts how much sharpness is applied This setting can be adjusted from 50 to 50 Default O Knee Aperture Allows you to set the sharpness of only the areas above the knee point by adjusting the gain and slope This is not available when Gamma is set to Cine 1 or Cine 2 Gain Sets the amount of sharpness This setting can be adjusted from O to 9 Default O Slope Sets the slope of the sharpness This setting can be adjusted from O to 3 with O having no slope 1 having a steep slope and 3 having a gradual slope Default 1 Level Depend Lowers the amount of sharpness applied to dark areas of the image Level Sets the brightness of the dark areas of the image that will be affected This setting can be adjusted from O to 50 Default O Slope Determines the slope of the area between the upper and lower parts of the gamma curve This setting can be adjusted from O to 3 with O having no slope 1 having a steep slope and 3 having a gradual slope Default O Offset Adjusts the sharpness level of dark areas in the image Setting higher values will lowe
36. SD card is not correctly inserted important e Observe the following precautions while the SD card access indicator is flashing Failure to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not remove the SD card e Turn off the camcorder before inserting or removing an SD card Inserting or removing the SD card with the camcorder on may result in permanent data loss IK i Y SD card access indicator O e SD cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable Inserting an SD card facing the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder Be sure to insert the SD card as described in step 3 Gi NOTES e 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 e If you set the Other Functions Media Access LED function to Off the access indicators will not illuminate Initializing the Recording Media Other Functions 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 Initialize Media data it contains When initializing an SD card you can select quick initialization which clears the file allocation table but does not physically erase the stored data or complete initialization which deletes all data completely Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA 1 Open th
37. SET Available AE Levels 20 15 41 25 10 40 75 05 40 25 0 02 05 1 071 01 121 15 2 0 Gi NOTES e You cannot adjust the AE level if the camcorder is set to full auto mode LL 42 e You can set the Other Functions Custom Function ZR 2000 AE SHIFT setting QA 107 to AE Shift to adjust the AE level using the AE SHIFT dial on the optional ZR 2000 Zoom Remote Controller Setting the Light Metering Mode Select the light metering mode to match the recording conditions This will ensure that your subject will have a more suitable exposure level PAR Camera Setup Light Metering 1 Open the Light Metering submenu DA Camera Setup Light Metering Standard 2 Select the desired option and then press SET e The icon of the selected mode appears on the left side of the screen Options Backlight KB Suitable when recording backlit scenes Standard Averages the light metered from the entire screen giving more weight to the subject in the center Spotlight EY Use this option when recording a scene in which only a certain part of the picture is lit Gi NOTES e When you set the camcorder to full auto mode LA 42 Light Metering will be set to Standard e If you set an assignable button to Backlight or Spotlight QA 97 you can press the button to change the light metering mode 99 60 White Balance White Balance The camcorder uses an electronic white balance process to ca
38. Tele converter setting QA 146 to Off in advance e Readjust the custom white balance if the light source changes e Very rarely and depending on the light source X4 may keep flashing it will change to a slow flashing The result will still be better than with the auto white balance Zooming Zooming You can operate the zoom up to 10x using the zoom rocker on the side grip or the one on the handle You can also use the manual ring or the zoom buttons on the wireless controller For zooms with a gradual start and or stop use soft zoom control QA 66 63 You can also use the MW Camera Setup Tele converter setting to increase the focal length by a factor of approximately 1 5 3 or 6 Alternatively you can set an assignable button to Tele converter QQ 97 or set Y Other Functions Custom Key Dial to Tele converter Q 47 to activate the digital tele converter The image is digitally processed so the image resolution may deteriorate Operating modes CAMERA Using the Manual Ring Move the manual ring switch to ZOOM and then turn the manual ring e When you operate the zoom a zoom indicator will appear on the screen that shows the approximate zoom position You can use the fr Other Functions Custom Function Zoom Indicator setting LZ 107 to set the zoom indicator to a numerical display Gi NOTES e f you turn the manual ring too quickly the camcorder may not be able
39. Utility Mac OS Installing Canon XF Utility 1 Insert the Canon XF Utilities CD ROM into the computer e The Canon XF Utility icon appears on the desktop 2 Double click the icon and then double click XFInstaller e The installation screen appears Saving Clips to a Computer 3 Select your region Please select the area in which you live USA Canada South America 135 Europe Middle East Africa Oceania 4 Click Install XF Utilities Disc Ver 1 0 Digital Video Software Install 5 Select the installation method and then click Next Selecting an Installation Type Select an installation type and click Next Easy Installation Installs the programs We recommend this option for users unfamiliar with the installation Custom Installation Lets you select the programs you want to install We recommend this option for users familiar with the installation 6 Read the license agreement and click Agree e f you do not select Agree you cannot install the software e lf you selected the Easy Installation installation method skip to step 8 136 Saving Clips to a Computer 7 Select the software to install and then click Next Selecting Items to be Installed Check the programs you want to install and click Next Canon Utilities F Browse and backup clips and edit the metadata associated with clips Y Canon XF Utility 80MB Transfer cli i V canon XF Plug
40. When you are adjusting the focus you can use the Other Functions WFM LCD Edge Monitor setting LL 85 to help you focus even more accurately e If you set an assignable button to Peaking LL 97 you can press the button to activate the selected peaking level Adjusting the Focus Magnification Press the MAGN button e appears on the bottom of the screen and the center of the screen is magnified approximately 2 times e Press the button again to cancel the function The magnification that appears on the LCD screen and on the viewfinder screen is different The magnification also differs based on the video configuration i NOTES e Magnification appears only on the camcorder screen It will not appear on an external monitor connected to the camcorder e Magnification will not affect your recordings gy A ZENO CE Autofocus 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 2 cm 0 8 in at full wide angle measured from the front of the lens barrel to During autofocus mode you can turn the manual 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 Press the AF MF button e N appears on the bottom left of the screen Setting the
41. YMD YMD 24H MDY MDY 24H 0 0 26 DMY DMY 24H WFM LCD Setting WFM Edge Mon Off 84 Setting WFM Off 84 Waveform Monitor Line Line Spot Field RGB YPbPr 84 Gain 1x 2x Edge Monitor Type 1 Type 2 85 Language Deutsch English Espa ol Fran ais Italiano Polski Pyceku is 32 o 27 azo HA Wireless Controller On Off 33 Assign Button 1 to 10 See footnote 2 6 o 97 Custom Key Dial Normal Iris ND Face AF Headphone Volume 0 A Tele converter Off jz Infrared IR Light Headphone Volume 0 A Tele converter Off Tally Lamp Front On Off 0 E 7 Rear On Off Media Access LED On Off O 8 Genlock TC Term ELLA only Gen TC In TC Out 6 74 Genlock Adjust EGC only 1023 to 1023 000 74 Relay Rec On Off 38 Double Slot Rec On Off 8 38 Bit Rate Resolution 50 Mbps 1920x1080 50 Mbps 1280x720 85 Mbps 1920x1080 35 Mbps 1440x1080 z 46 35 Mbps 1280x720 25 Mbps 1440x1080 Frame Rate 60i 60P 30P 24P 46 Special Rec Interval Rec Frame Rec Pre Rec 0 E 88 Slow amp Fast Motion Off Interval Rec Interval 1 sec to 10 sec 15 sec 20 sec 30 sec 40 sec 50 sec 0 1 min to 10 min Rec Frames When Frame Rate is 60i or 30P 88 1 3 6 9 0 B When Frame Rate is 24P
42. an analog HD or SD video signal If necessary perform the following procedure to change the output to HD or SD Component Output IE Video Setup 1 Open the Component Output submenu HD E Video Setup Component Output 2 Select the desired option and then press SET e f you selected HD no more settings need to be made If you selected SD you can select the SD output method QA 125 Gi NOTES e f necessary you can superimpose the onscreen displays on the video displayed on the external monitor CA 128 128 Connecting to an External Monitor Using the AV Terminal When you output video from the AV terminal the video signal is converted to an analog SD composite video signal In addition the AV terminal also outputs audio You can select the SD output method LA 125 i NOTES e f necessary you can superimpose the onscreen displays on the video displayed on the external monitor LZ 128 e When you play back a clip on a monitor with a 4 3 aspect ratio the monitor will switch automatically to widescreen mode if it is compatible with the Video ID 1 system Superimposing Onscreen Displays to Appear on an External Monitor Video Setup You can choose to superimpose onscreen displays on the video output from the HD SD SDI terminal ET only HDMI OUT terminal HD SD COMPONENT OUT terminal or AV terminal Doing so will display the onscreen displays on an external monitor You must set th
43. by the state of the art DIGIC DV lll image processor Superb HD video The camcorder uses the MPEG 2 Long GOP codec When you record using the 50 Mbps bit rate with 4 2 2 color sampling the quality of your recordings will rival that of broadcast video Your recordings are saved as Material exchange Format MXF files which are compatible with major non linear editing NLE software You can configure the video recording signal to suit your needs By combining the bit rate resolution setting with the frame rate setting you can produce video from 1440x1080 24P at 25 Mbps to 1280x720 60P at 35 Mbps to 1920x1080 60i at 50 Mbps You can select from a total of 16 different combinations Operability Easy to use controls in a compact body This camcorder has a variety of external controls at your fingertips such as the manual ring which allows you to adjust the focus zoom or aperture simply by moving a switch and turning the ring All of this is in a body that is so compact that you can carry and use the camcorder for long periods of time without experiencing fatigue Face detection When a subject s face is detected the camcorder can track and focus on it Furthermore you can have the camcorder in manual focus but switch to autofocus only when a face is detected A 51 ensuring that important subjects are in focus Recording media The camcorder records video and audio to CompactFlash CF cards You can even make lengthy re
44. can use the L LCD VF Setup HD Output setting QA 149 to display the zebra pattern on an external monitor connected to the HD SD SDI terminal ET only HDMI OUT terminal or HD SD COMPONENT OUT terminal HD output only e When the HD SD COMPONENT OUT terminal is set to output a standard definition signal the output will switch to a high definition signal while the zebra pattern is displayed if you set HD Output to On e Zebra patterns will not appear in the viewfinder if you select Zebra 1 amp 2 70 Setting the Time Code Setting the Time Code The camcorder can generate a time code signal and embed it in your recordings You can have the camcorder output the time code signal from the HD SD SDI terminal ET only or GENLOCK TC terminal ET only A 75 In addition you can superimpose the time code on video output from the HDMI OUT terminal HD SD COMPONENT OUT terminal or AV terminal You can also select between a drop frame and non drop frame time code To synchronize the camcorder s time code to an external time code generator refer to Synchronizing with an External Device LU 74 Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA Selecting the Running Mode 00 00 TC UB Setup You can select the running mode of the camcorder s time code 1 Open the time code Mode submenu Time Code 00 00 TC UB Setup Time Code Mode 2 Select the desired option and then press SET e f you selected Regen you do no
45. clips recorded to a CF card or photos recorded to an SD card Conversely you can have the camcorder record clips and photos without embedding custom picture settings You can save up to 9 different custom picture files on the camcorder and up to 20 custom picture files on an SD card Custom picture files can be copied between the camcorder and recording media Custom preset files created with previous Canon camcorders are not compatible with this camcorder Custom picture files created with this camcorder are compatible with only the XF105 and XF100 Operating modes CAMERA Available custom picture settings Category Menu item Submenu BE Settings related to light and dark Gamma 102 tones Black Gamma 103 Black Master Pedestal 102 Master Black 102 Knee All settings except Saturation 103 Other Functions Setup Level 106 Clip at 100 106 Settings related to sharpness and Sharpness 104 noise Noise Reduction 104 Skin Detail 104 Selective NR 105 Settings related to color Low Key Satur 103 Knee Saturation setting 103 Color Matrix 105 White Balance 105 Color Correction 106 lectin tom Picture Fi Selecting Custo icture Files PAR Camera Setup Select a custom picture file to apply its settings to your recordings or to edit rename protect or transfer it Custom Picture 1 Open the Custom Picture submenu _ DAR Camera
46. file You can also view the instruction manual by starting the Canon XF Utility software and then selecting Helo View instruction manual Viewing the Instructions for the NLE Software Plugins Windows 1 From the Start menu select All Programs Canon Utilities Desired plugin Canon XF Plugin for Avid Media Access Instruction Manual or Canon XF Plugin 64 for Avid Media Access Instruction Manual 2 Select the desired language Mac OS 1 From Applications open Canon Utilities Desired plugin Manual 2 Open the folder of the language and double click the PDF file 138 7 Photos Taking Photos You can take photos when the camcorder is in mode or you can capture a photo from a clip when the camcorder is in MEDIA mode Photos are saved onto the SD card In mode photo size is 1920x1080 In MEDIA mode photo size depends on the resolution setting of the clip that the photo is captured from If the clip is 1920x1080 or 1440x1080 the photo size is 1920x1080 If the clip is 1280x720 the photo size is 1280x720 At this size the camcorder can save approximately 670 photos on a 1 GB SD card Taking Photos in CAMERA Mode You can take a photo while the camcorder is recording a clip or is in record pause mode If a custom picture file is selected in advance it will be recorded with the photo LL 99 To take a photo set an assignable button to Photo first or use the wireless controller Ope
47. in blue The waveform of the area in the red frame is displayed in red on top of both green and blue waveforms Video Scopes Y Other Functions WFM LCD Edge Monitor Type 1 85 86 Adding Shot Marks while Recording Adding Shot Marks while Recording When recording you can flag an important shot in a clip by adding a shot mark There are two types of shot marks shot mark 1 S1 and shot mark 2 2 and you can add either or both types to a single clip When the camcorder is in MEDIA mode you can add or delete shot marks Q 122 You can also display an index screen of all the shot marks LA 121 allowing you to find a particular scene in a clip more quickly Operating modes CAMERA To add a shot mark to a clip while recording you must first set in advance an assignable button to Add Shot Mark 1 or Add Shot Mark 2 You can also press the SHOT1 button on the wireless controller to add the s1 mark 1 Set an assignable button to Add Shot Mark 1 or Add Shot Mark 2 1 97 e To add both shot marks set one assignable button to Add Shot Mark 1 and another assignable button to Add Shot Mark 2 2 While you are recording press the assignable button at the beginning of the shot you wish to mark e message indicating the short mark will appear and the selected shot mark will be added to the current frame of the clip e You can press the button again to add another shot mark Up to
48. not be added because the clip already contains 100 shot marks Si and 5 marks combined You must delete shot marks Q 123 before adding any more Recorded in PAL standard Check data on CF A CF B Initializing the card is also recommended The CF card contains clips that are recorded in the PAL system Save your clips J 131 and initialize the CF card LL 37 SD card error You inserted a MultiMedia Card MMC into the camcorder Use a recommended SD card 1 35 Shot Mark Error Could not add a shot mark If the message appears in camera mode try adding the mark again If that does not work add the mark in mebia mode after you finish recording If the message appears in mena mode turn off the camcorder and then back on Then try to add the mark again System error Turn off the camcorder and back on again If this does not solve the problem there may be a malfunction with the camcorder Consult a Canon Service Center This photo cannot be displayed You may not be able to display photos taken with other devices or image files created or edited on a computer Mark Error Could not add a mark If the message appears in camera mode try adding the mark again If that does not work add the mark in mea mode If the message appears in Me mode turn off the camcorder and then back on Then try to add the mark again Mark Error Could not add an 0K mark If the message appears in camera mode try addin
49. or designated service facilities located in the United States When returning Products under this warranty you must pre pay the shipping charges and you must enclose the Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase with a complete explanation of the problem During the ONE YEAR warranty period repairs will be made and the Products will be return shipped to you free of charge For repairs after the warranty period is over you will be given an estimate of the cost of repair and an opportunity to approve or disapprove of the repair expense before it is incurred If you approve repairs will be made and the Products will be return shipped to you shipping charges apply If you disapprove we will return ship the Products at no charge to you Non Canon brand peripheral products and software which may be distributed with or factory loaded on the Products are sold AS IS without warranty of any kind by Canon USA including any implied warranty regarding merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose The sole warranty with respect to such non Canon brand items is given by the manufacturer or producer thereof If the Products contain a hard disk drive or a flash memory Canon USA recommends that data stored on that drive be duplicated or backed up to prevent its loss in the event of failure or other malfunction of such drive Canon USA shall have no responsibility under this limited warranty for use of the Products in conjunction with incompatible periphera
50. press SET e See the following table for the available intervals 1 sec 3 Select Rec Frames select the desired number of frames and then oress SET e Available options are 1 3 6 and 9 2 6 and 12 if Other Functions Frame Rate is set to 24P or 60P Y Other Functions Interval Rec Available Intervals Rec Frames Sec 2 SEC 3 SEC 4 sec See 6 sec 7 sec 8 sec Cicer 10sec esse 20sec csc 40sec 50sec roi 2 min 3 min M 4 min 5 min 6 min 7 min 8 min 9 min 10min In the camcorder s menu seconds are indicated by sec and minutes are indicated by min Activating Interval Recording Mode and Recording Other Functions 1 Open the Special Rec submenu fr Other Functions Special Rec Special Rec 2 Select Interval Rec and then press SET e INT STBY appears at the top of the screen with INT flashing Off Special Recording Modes 3 Press the START STOP button to begin recording e The camcorder automatically records the set number of frames at the set interval e The tally lamps illuminate e INT STBY changes to 0 INT REC while recording frames and INT STBY while between intervals 39 4 Press the START STOP button again to stop recording e All of the recorded frames are joined together into one clip e The tally lamps go out and INT STBY appears at the top of the screen with INT flashing Gi NOTES e You can use only one special recording mode at a time
51. press SET e The clip information screen appears and it prompts you to confirm the operation 4 Select OK and then press SET e The selected frame is set as the thumbnail and the screen changes back to the previous index screen E appears next to the thumbnail of the selected frame e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation Gi NOTES e When playing back a clip from the clip index screen playback will start from the beginning of the clip regardless of the thumbnail 124 External Connections Video Output Configuration The video signal output from the HD SD SDI EGELI only HDMI OUT and HD SD COMPONENT OUT terminals depends on the clip s video configuration the capability of the external monitor for video output from the HDMI O T terminal and on various menu settings Video output from the AV terminal will always be in 480 60i standard Operating modes Video Output Configuration by Terminal Refer to the following table for the video output configuration from each terminal If necessary you can superimpose the onscreen displays on the video displayed on the external monitor LZ 128 Video Output Configuration by Terminal Terminal gt li HDMI OUT Poet Recording frame HD SD HD SD HD SD SD size Frame rate y output output output output output output output 1080 60i 1080 30P 1080 24P 1080 60i 480 60i 1080 60i 480 60P 1080 60i 480 60i 480 60i 1080 slow or fast motion 720 60P 720 30P 720 24P
52. same type of batteries e Do not expose batteries or product to excessive heat such as the inside of a car under direct sunlight fire etc CA 930 identification plate is located on the bottom Important Warning 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 Important Safety Instructions In these safety instructions the word product refers to the Canon HD Camcorder XF105 A XF100 A and all its accessories Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other MON Ol ge eS a 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 prong are 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
53. setting options and default values 100 ICP Transfer File For custom picture files in the camcorder Copy To S21 Load From S3 101 For custom picture files on the SD card Copy To Cam Load From Cam ND Filter Allows the camcorder to control the ND filter automatically When the ND filter is activated the icon of one of three available settings 1 2 NDA 1 4 ND A and 1 8 ND will appear on the screen Soft Zoom Control When this setting is activated the zoom will start and or stop gradually Both Affects both when you start and when you stop zooming Stop Affects only when you stop zooming Start Affects only when you start zooming Tele converter Determines the operation of the digital tele converter When activated the focal length of the camcorder increases by a factor of approximately 1 5 3 or 6 depending on the setting e The image is digitally processed so the image resolution may deteriorate Slow Shutter Activates the slow shutter for Infrared mode Custom picture CP Edit File settings Menu item Submenu Setting options MA Rename 100 Protect Unprotect Protect 100 Reset Cancel OK 100 Gamma Normal 1 Normal 2 Normal 3 Normal 4 102 Cine 1 Cine 2 Black Master Pedestal 50 to 50 0 Master Black Red 50 to 50 0 102 Green 50 to 50 0 Blue 50 to 50 0 Menu Options
54. signal output from the other terminals will be put on hold About the Time Code Display An icon may appear next to the time code depending on the operation Refer to the following table Icon Description R The running mode is set to Regen P The running mode is set to Preset with the Rec Run option selected F The running mode is set to Preset with the Free Run option selected E Time code signal is coming from an external source H Time code display is on hold No icon Time code during clip playback 2 Setting the Time Code i NOTES e When the fr Other Functions Frame Rate setting is set to 24P the frames value in the time code runs from O to 23 For other settings it runs from O to 29 When the Other Functions Frame Rate setting is set to 24P the frames value in the time code signal output from the HD SD SDI terminal or GENLOCK TC terminal runs from O to 29 When you are using interval recording frame recording or slow amp fast motion recording mode you cannot select the Free Run option for the Preset running mode Conversely when you are using pre recording mode Free Run is automatically set and cannot be changed When you mix drop frame and non drop frame time codes there might be a discontinuity in the time code at the point where the recording starts As long as the built in rechargeable lithium battery is charged and you selected the Free Run option
55. single color sky sea or forest Under mercury lamps and certain types of fluorescent lights Preset White Balance PAR Camera Setup The camcorder comes preset with outdoor daylight 5 400 K and indoor incandescent light 3 200 K settings You can fine tune the setting after selecting it White Balance 1 Open the White Balance submenu Daylight DAR Camera Setup White Balance 2 Select the desired option and then press SET White Balance 3 Close the menu and then press the WB button e Press the button repeatedly until the icon of the desired setting appears in the lower left of the screen Options Daylight is Suitable for recording scenes such as sunrises sunsets fireworks or night scenes Tungsten Suitable for recording scenes such as at a party with changing lighting conditions or scenes under studio lighting or sodium lamps Kelvin Allows you to set the color temperature value LZ 61 Fine tuning the Preset White Balance You can fine tune the Daylight and Tungsten settings within a range of 9 to 9 1 Press the a button e The white balance icon on the screen is highlighted in orange 2 Select the desired adjustment level with the joystick 3 Press the a button e The white balance icon will no longer be highlighted in orange The adjustment level will appear next to the icon Setting the Color Temperature PAR Camera Setup The following procedure allows you to speci
56. the mark 6 122 Fewer Index Pics Decreases the number of thumbnails that are displayed o 122 More Index Pics Increases the number of thumbnails that are displayed o 122 Pause Switches to playback of a clip with playback paused on E E 0 the selected frame Set Index Picture Sets the thumbnail used in the clip index screen O 123 1 Includes also the Shot Mark 1 and Shot Mark 2 index screens 2 OK Mark index screen only 3 IM Mark index screen only i Expand Clip index screen only Clip Operations Using the Clip Menu 1 Select a clip and then press SET e The clip menu appears Available functions depend on the index screen and which functions are enabled 2 Select the desired function and then press SET 117 e he function is enabled For some functions further action may be required Follow the onscreen directions e Press the CANCEL button instead to return to the clip index screen Displaying Clip Information Select Display Clip Info in the clip menu to display the selected clip s information screen Clip Info screen Push the joystick left right to switch to the previous next clip When you are finished press the CANCEL button to return to the clip index screen ITA 72 min AFB 90 101 Oct 25 2010 9 35 AMY 3 NE 4 50 Mbps 1920x1080 q 5 60i 5 LE a 00 03 47 08 00 03 47 06 8 00 03 47 20 Duration 00 00 00 fl o User Memo Da
57. the Waveform Monitor submenu fr Other Functions WFM LCD Waveform Monitor Waveform Monitor 2 Select the desired option and then press SET Line e f you do not need to change the gain you do not need to perform steps 3 and 4 3 Open the waveform monitor Gain submenu fr Other Functions WFM LCD Gain under Waveform Monitor 4 Select 1x or 2x and then press SET Options Line Sets the waveform monitor to line display mode Line Spot The waveform of the area in the red frame is displayed in red on top of the Line mode waveform Field Sets the waveform monitor to field display mode RGB Functions like an RGB parade scope YPbPr Functions like a YPbPr parade scope Configuring the Edge Monitor Using this video scope allows you to focus with more precision when the camcorder is in manual focus mode The edge monitor features 2 modes 1 Open the Edge Monitor submenu fr Other Functions WFM LCD Edge Monitor 2 Select the desired option and then press SET Options Type 1 The waveform that represents the focus of the entire picture is displayed in green In addition the waveform of the area in the three red frames is displayed in red on top of the previous waveform Type 2 This mode displays the edge monitor with the waveform monitor in Line Spot mode The waveform monitor appears on the left in green while the edge monitor appears on the right
58. the battery and display the remaining usage time accurate to 1 minute You can only use and charge these battery packs with camcorders and chargers compatible with Intelligent System Charging Times Use the CA 930 Compact Power Adapter to charge battery packs The charging times given in the following table are approximate and vary according to charging conditions and initial charge of the battery pack BP 925 BP 955 BP 950G BP 970G 110 min 200 min 245 min 350 min BP 975 295 min Recording and Playback Times Recording and playback times given in the following tables are approximate and vary according to recording mode and charging recording or playback conditions The effective usage time of the battery pack may decrease when recording in cold surroundings when using the brighter screen settings etc Bit rate Usage time BP 925 BP 955 BP 950G BP 970G BP 975 50 Mbps Recording maximum Viewfinder 165 min 340 min 345 min 480 min 510 min LCD screen 160 min 335 min 340 min 475 min 500 min Recording typical Viewfinder 105 min 215 min 215 min 300 min 315 min LCD screen 100 min 210 min 210 min 295 min 310 min Playback LCD screen 220 min 450 min 460 min 640 min 680 min 35 Mbps Recording maximum Viewfinder 165 min 340 min 345 min 485 min 510 min LCD screen 160 min 335 min 340 min 475 min 505 min Recording typical Viewfinder 105 min 215 min 215 min 3
59. the battery pack all the way into the compartment and press gently until it clicks Removing the Battery Pack 1 Move the switch to OFF 2 Hold down the BATT RELEASE battery release key and remove the battery Checking the Remaining Battery Charge If you are using the supplied BP 925 or optional BP 955 or BP 975 Battery Pack you can check the approximate remaining battery charge using one of the following methods when the camcorder is turned off When the camcorder is turned on you can check on the remaining battery charge by looking at any recording playback screen or the Battery Hour Meter status screen LZ 160 Press the CHECK button on the battery pack An indicator will light for approximately 3 seconds and show the approximate remaining battery charge 0 0 O 0 25 e 2 O O 26 50 w t ze O 51 75 e e 76 100 Preparing the Power Supply O CAMERA OFF MEDIA EDS BATT RELEASE Battery charge indicator 24 Preparing the Power Supply When the camcorder is off and an Intelligent System compatible battery pack is attached press the BATT battery information button to display the CAMERA OFF MEDIA remaining battery time and available recording time displays for 5 CID seconds Depending on the battery life the battery information may not be displayed imeortant e Do not connect to the compact power adapter any produc
60. the desired file slot in the camcorder and then press SET 6 Select OK and then press SET e The custom picture file embedded in the selected photo is copied overwriting the file in that slot 7 When the confirmation message appears press SET Gi NOTES e You cannot copy a custom picture file to a slot that is protected 144 Photo Operations Photo Numbering Photos are automatically assigned consecutive numbers from 0101 to 9900 and stored on the SD card in folders containing up to 100 photos Folders are numbered from 101 to 998 You can select the photo numbering method to be used The photo number indicates the name and location of the file on the SD card For example a photo numbered 101 0107 is located in the DCIM 101CANON folder as the file IMG _0107 jpg Operating modes CAMERA 1 Open the Photo Numbering submenu fr Other Functions Photo Numbering 2 Select the desired option and the press SET Options Y Other Functions Photo Numbering Continu Reset Photo numbers will restart from 101 0101 every time you insert a new SD card If an SD card already contains photos photo numbers will continue from the number following that of the last photo on the SD card Continu Photo numbers will continue from the number following that of the last photo recorded with the camcorder i NOTES e f you select Continu and the SD card you insert already contains a photo with a
61. the language according to the Other Functions Language setting The messages in this section appear in alphabetical order Note that some messages contain CF A CF B This indicates that either CF A or CF B will appear in the message Accessing CF A CF B Do not remove You opened the CF card slot cover while the camcorder was accessing the CF card Close the CF card slot cover You opened the CF card slot cover while the camcorder was recording in double slot recording mode Close the CF card slot cover e During double slot recording both CF A and CF B will appear in the message Cannot acquire battery information Battery information can be displayed only for batteries bearing the Intelligent System mark Cannot communicate with the battery pack Continue using this battery pack You attached a battery pack that does not bear the Intelligent System mark If you are using a battery pack that bears the Intelligent System mark there may be a problem with the camcorder or battery pack Consult a Canon Service Center Cannot play back The file control information is corrupted or there was a decoder error Turn off the camcorder and back on again If this does not solve the problem consult a Canon Service Center e Corrupted file control information cannot be recovered CF cards or clips with corrupt file control information cannot be read by the supplied Canon XF Utility or plugins Cannot rec
62. uninterrupted on the other CF card when relay recording QQ 39 is activated In such case the recording will be recorded as separate clips e f you record using the custom picture and metadata settings those settings will be recorded with the clip For more details refer to Custom Picture Settings A 99 and Using Metadata LZ 82 Recording Video Onscreen Displays Refer to this section for an explanation of the various screen displays that appear in camera mode You can use the custom display function QJ 108 to display or hide most of the screen displays Such screen displays are denoted with an asterisk 1 2 3 45 6 Gen 00 01 36 17 P 275 gt 9999 lt 8 CHAR RECIO eos CH 1 CH2 CH1 TENNENE dB 4030 20 10 0 LIM ALL 28 21 26 25 24 23 22 When displaying the date and time MF Bo 1 3m 20 10 04 07 VDA MAGN EPEAK 1 A5500K CH1 CH2 O 0 E 6 CH1 Hn 41 25 W a iaa 1 Remaining battery time LZ 44 23 Audio peak limiter LZ 81 2 Double slot recording Q4 39 24 Image stabilizer LL 53 0IS lens shift 1 95 3 Recording operation LZ 44 25 Shutter soeed Q 56 4 Character recording LZ 107 26 AE level LL 59 5 Genlock LQ 74 27 Gain LL 54 6 Time code LJ 70 28 Aperture value LL 58 7 Interval counter LZ 88 29 White balance Q4 60 8 SD card status 30 Full auto mode LA 42 9 Bit rate Resolution LL 46 Lock LZ 42 10 Frame rate Q 4
63. with unimportant recordings and then initialize it again using the same option This makes recovering the original recordings very difficult Maintenance Others Maintenance Others Cleaning Camcorder Body 171 e Use a soft dry cloth to clean the camcorder body Never use chemically treated cloths or volatile solvents such as paint thinner Lens and Instant AF Sensor e f the lens surface or Instant AF sensor is dirty autofocus may not work properly e Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non aerosol type blower brush e Use a clean soft lens cleaning cloth to gently wipe the lens using commercially available cleaning fluid for eyeglasses Never use tissue paper LCD Screen e Clean the LCD screen using a clean soft lens cleaning cloth e Condensation may form on the surface of the screen when the temperature changes suddenly Wipe it with a soft dry cloth Condensation Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation water droplets to form on its internal surfaces Stop using the camcorder if condensation is detected Continued use may damage the camcorder Condensation may form in the following cases e When the camcorder is moved quickly from cold to warm places e When the camcorder is left in a humid room e When a cold room is heated rapidly To avoid condensation e Do not expose the camcorder to sudden or extreme changes in temperature e Remove the recording media
64. with care Do not subject the camcorder to shocks or vibration as this may cause damage When using the shoulder strap do not allow the camcorder to swing and hit an object e When mounting the camcorder on a tripod make sure that the tripod s fastening screw is shorter than 5 5 mm 0 2 in Using other tripods may damage the camcorder Long term storage If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time store it in a place free of dust in low humidity and at temperatures not higher than 30 C 86 F Battery Pack DANGER Treat the battery pack with care e Keep it away from fire or it might explode e Do not expose the battery pack to temperature higher than 60 C 140 F Do not leave it near a heater or inside a car in hot weather e Do not try to disassemble or modify it e Do not drop it or subject it to shocks e Do not get it wet e Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and the camcorder Wipe the terminals with a soft cloth Handling Precautions Long term storage e Store battery packs in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30 C 86 F e To extend the battery life of the battery pack discharge it completely before storing it e Charge and discharge all your battery packs fully at least once a year 169 Always attach the battery terminal cover Do not allow any metal objects to touch the terminals figure 1 as this can cause a short circ
65. 0 O 25 Mbps CBR 4 2 0 1440 x 1080 The first line indicates the bit rate in Mbps the second line indicates in parentheses whether the bit rate is constant CBR or variable VBR and the color sampling Custom Button and Dial You can assign to the CUSTOM button and dial one of several frequently used functions You can then adjust the selected function using the CUSTOM button and dial without having to access the menu The functions that can be assigned to the CUSTOM button differ depending on whether the camcorder is in Infrared mode Operating modes CAMERA 1 Open the Custom Key Dial submenu fr Other Functions Custom Key Dial 2 Select Normal or Infrared and then press SET e Normal refers to when the camcorder is not in Infrared mode 3 Select the desired option and then press SET e f you selected Normal IR Light will not be an available option If you selected Infrared lris ND and Face AF will not be available options Custom Button and Dial Y Other Functions 47 Custom Key Dial Options Iris ND Aperture adjustment Q 58 Press the CUSTOM button to toggle between manual and automatic aperture adjustment and turn the dial to adjust the aperture Face AF Face autofocus LA 51 Press the CUSTOM button to toggle between the Face AF settings Face Pri Face Only Off and turn the dial to change the main subject IR Li
66. 0 5 75 5 80 5 85 5 0 7 90 5 95 5 68 Zebra 2 Level 70 75 80 85 90 95 0 7 100 HD Output On Off amp 149 150 Menu Options Custom Display 2 Remaining Battery Warning Normal Off Remaining Rec Time Warning Normal Off Menu item Submenu Setting options CAMERA MEDIA RA Markers Enable On Off Center White Gray Off Horizontal White Gray Off Grid White Gray Off E Safety Zone White Gray Off o 68 Safety Zone Area 80 90 92 5 95 Aspect Marker White Gray Off Aspect Ratio 4 3 13 9 14 9 1 66 1 1 75 1 0 E 1 85 1 2 35 1 Audio Level 0n Off Custom Display 1 Zoom Position Always On Normal Off Light Metering On Off Custom Picture On Off ND Filter 0n Off Focus Mode On Off Object Distance Always On Normal Off Full Auto Lock 0n Off a Infrared 0n Off White Balance 0n Off Exposure On Off e E y Iris On Off Gain 0n Off Shutter On Off O Conversion Lens On Off Tele converter On Off
67. 0 dB 6 0 dB H Fine Tuning 33 0 dB 24 0 dB 18 0 dB 12 0 dB 6 0 dB 3 0 dB 0 0 dB 3 0 dB 6 0 dB Shutter Automatic Speed Angle Clear Scan Slow 56 ND Filter Automatic Off White Balance Daylight Tungsten Kelvin 60 AF Mode Speed Instant Medium Normal 50 Face AF Face Pri Face Only Off 51 Focus Limit On Off 52 OIS Functions Axis Shift Img Stab Off 53 95 Axis Shift Reset Cancel OK Adjust 95 GUI Color Yellow Green Image Stabilizer Dynamic Standard 53 145 146 Menu Options Menu item Submenu Setting options 2A Zoom Speed Level Fast Normal Slow 64 Soft Zoom Control Both Stop Start Off Grip Rocker Constant Variable El Constant Speed 1 16 8 Handle Rocker Off 1 16 8 65 Wireless Controller 1 16 8 65 Focal Length Guide Set To 0 Off 96 Tele converter 6 0x 3 0x 1 5x Off Flicker Reduction Automatic Off 57 Conversion Lens TL H58 WD H58WJ Off Color Bars Enable On Off 83 Type Type 1 Type 2 Infrared Monochrome White Green 93 Light Toggle Always On Always Off 93 Slow Shutter On Off Custom Picture ICP Select File Custom picture files in the camcorder and SD card 99 ICP Edit File Refer to the following table for
68. 00 min 315 min LCD screen 100 min 210 min 215 min 295 min 310 min Playback LCD screen 220 min 450 min 460 min 660 min 680 min 25 Mbps Recording maximum Viewfinder 165 min 345 min 350 min 495 min 520 min LCD screen 165 min 340 min 345 min 485 min 510 min Recording typical Viewfinder 105 min 220 min 220 min 310 min 320 min LCD screen 105 min 215 min 215 min 305 min 319 min Playback LCD screen 225 min 465 min 475 min 665 min 700 min 173 Optional Accessories Bit rate Usage time BP 925 BP 955 BP 950G BP 970G BP 975 50 Mbps Recording maximum Viewfinder 195 min 405 min 415 min 580 min 620 min 1 4 LCD screen 195 min 400 min 410 min 570 min 605 min T Recording typical Viewfinder 125 min 260 min 265 min 370 min 385 min LCD screen 120 min 255 min 260 min 365 min 380 min LCD screen 280 min 580 min 595 min 830 min 880 min 35 Mbps Recording maximum Viewfinder 195 min 405 min 415 min 580 min 620 min LCD screen 195 min 400 min 410 min 570 min 605 min Recording typical Viewfinder 125 min 260 min 265 min 3 0 min 390 min LCD screen 120 min 299 min 260 min 365 min 380 min LCD screen 280 min 580 min 595 min 830 min 885 min 25 Mbps Recording maximum Viewfinder 200 min 415 min 425 min 595 min 635 min LCD screen 195 min 410 min 420 min 585 min 620 m
69. 1 Open the Copy 0K Clips submenu Other Functions fr Other Functions Clips Copy 0K Clips 2 Select OK and then press SET e Al of the clips with an 0K mark on the selected CF card will be copied c ci to the other CF card Copy ips e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation e While the clips are being copied you can press SET to cancel Clips 3 When the confirmation message appears press SET imeortant e Observe the following precautions while the CF or CFB access indicator is illuminated in red Failure to do SO may result in permanent data loss Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not open the cover of the either CF card slot Gi NOTES e You cannot copy a clip if either CF card slot cover is open e f a clip is being copied to a card that already has a clip with the same number the 4 digit number in the clip name then the copied clip will be renamed with the following number 120 Clip Operations Deleting Clips You can delete any clip except those with an mark To delete such clips delete the OK mark beforehand Deleting a Single Clip 1 Select the desired clip and then press SET to open the clip menu 2 Select Delete Clip and then press SET e The clip information screen appears and it prompts you to confirm the operation 3 Select OK and then press SET e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation e While the clip is being d
70. 1 Open the Int Mic Sensitivity submenu DN Audio Setup Audio Input Int Mic Sensitivity 2 Select the desired option and then press SET Audio Input Int Mic Sensitivity Options Normal For recording audio under usual conditions Normal High For recording audio at a higher volume 6 dB Cf 18 Recording Audio h A Activating the Microphone Attenuator M Audio Setup If the audio level is too high and the sound sounds distorted when recording with the built in microphone or a microphone connected to the MIC terminal activate the microphone attenuator 12 dB for the built in Audio Input microphone 20 dB for an external microphone Int Mic Att 1 Open the Int Mic Att submenu 1 Audio Setup Audio Input Int Mic Att Off 2 Select On and then press SET Using Line Input or an External Microphone Connected to an XLR Terminal Connecting an External Microphone to an XLR Terminal Follow the procedure below to attach an external microphone to an XLR terminal refer also to the following illustration 1 Loosen the microphone lock screw open the microphone holder unit and insert the microphone 2 Tighten the lock screw and put the microphone cable through the microphone cable clamp under the microphone holder unit 3 Plug the microphone cable into the desired XLR terminal Microphone lock screw Cable clamp XLR terminal
71. 13 1 Currently selected CF card slot Q 38 9 Clip name LA 42 2 Clip thumbnail LZ 123 10 Embedded custom picture file 1A 99 3 Relay recording Appears when a clip begins on 11 Bit rate and resolution QQ 46 one CF card and continues on the other J 39 12 Frame rate 4 Shot mark Q 86 115 13 Total recording time 5 mark M mark 1 118 14 Time code of thumbnail 6 Recording date month and day only and time 15 Special recording mode LL 88 7 Orange selection frame 16 Clip number Total number of clips 8 Recording date and time Switching Between the CF Card Slots If both CF card slots contain a CF card you can switch between them as necessary Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA Press the SLOT SELECT button e The access indicator of the selected CF card slot will illuminate in green 112 Playback Switching to Other Index Screens All of the clips on a CF card can be accessed from the clip index screen However you can switch to other index screens that show only clips with an 0K mark 0K Mark index screen clips with a M mark v Mark index screen or photos Photos index screen Photos are saved on the SD card 1 Press the INDEX button e The index screen selection menu appears 2 Select the desired index screen and then press SET e The selected index screen appears e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation e Press the INDEX button again to return to the clip index screen
72. 163 When the CF card contains a large number of clips some operations may take longer than usual Save your clips LL 131 and initialize the CF card 1 37 Cannot delete a photo The photo is protected Remove the protection LL 100 The LOCK switch on the SD card is set to prevent accidental erasure Change the position of the LOCK switch Cannot copy clips There is not enough available space on the CF card being copied to or the CF card already contains the maximum number of clips 999 clips Delete some clips A 120 to free some space or replace the CF card Indicators and Onscreen Displays Z lights up in red Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack appears on the screen The camcorder cannot communicate with the attached battery pack so the remaining battery time cannot be displayed Replace the battery pack with one that can communicate with the camcorder The tally lamps do not illuminate Set Other Functions Tally Lamp Front or Rear to On The tally lamps flash quickly 4 flashes per second The battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack There is not enough available space on the CF card Delete some clips A 120 to free some space or replace the CF card Asystem error has occurred Turn off the camcorder and back on again If this does not solve the problem consult a Canon Service Center The tally lamps flash slowly 1 flash per secon
73. 30 Preparing the Camcorder Preparing the Camcorder This section outlines the basic preparations for the camcorder such as attaching the lens hood attaching the microphone holder unit and adjusting the viewfinder and LCD screen Attaching the Microphone Holder Unit Use the supplied screws to attach the microphone holder unit to the handle Attaching the Lens Hood Attach the lens hood to protect the lens and reduce the amount of stray light that may hit the lens 1 Place the lens hood on the front of the lens and turn it 90 degrees clockwise e Be careful not to deform the lens hood e Make sure that the lens hood is aligned with the thread 2 Tighten the lock screw Dioptric Adjustment Turn on the camcorder and adjust the dioptric adjustment lever Preparing the Camcorder Using the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees e You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward or 180 degrees toward the lens Gi NOTES e By default the viewfinder screen is turned off while you use the LCD screen However you can also use both displays simultaneously See the following section e You can set the LCD screen to black amp white LZ 32 e When you use a commercially available lens adapter and the image on the screen is inverted you can use the fr Other Functions Custom Function Scan Reverse Rec setting to return the image to the correct orientation Using the Viewfinder and
74. 31 Default 16 Y Level Adjusts the brightness for area B This setting can be adjusted from O to 31 Default 16 Area B Revision Sets the amount of correction for area B Level Adjusts the amount of correction to the color saturation This setting can be adjusted from 50 to 50 Default O Phase Adjusts the amount of correction to the color phase This setting can be adjusted from 18 to 18 Default O Other Functions Setup Level Adjusts the black level set by the Black and Master Pedestal settings Level Determines the amount of adjustment to be made This setting can be adjusted from 50 to 50 Default O Press Compresses the dynamic range of the video signal so that it does not exceed 100 Available options are On and Off Default Off Clip At 100 When the video signal exceeds 100 this function clips the white level at 100 Default Off Customizing Functions and Onscreen Displays Customizing Functions and Onscreen Displays Customize the camcorder to match your shooting style and needs Use the Other Functions Custom Function setting to adjust how some of the camcorder s controls and functions operate in CAMERA mode Similarly use the L LCD VF Setup Custom Display setting to customize the onscreen displays that 107 appear during recording You can save these preferences along with other menu settings to an SD card and use them again later 11 109
75. 4 25 42 5 mm F1 8 2 8 10x optical zoom 35 mm equivalent 30 4 304 mm Lens Configuration 12 elements in 10 groups 2 single sided aspheric elements ND filter Built in gradation ND filter Filter diameter 58 mm e AF System Autofocus TTL external distance sensor when set to Instant or Manual focus using manual ring e White Balance Auto white balance custom white balance preset white balance settings or color temperature setting Recording System 178 Specifications e Iris Auto or manual setting e Gain Auto AGC or manual 6 0 dB to 33 0 dB fine tuning available e Shutter speed Auto speed angle clear scan or slow shutter mode off 1 4 sec to 1 2000 sec when Frame Rate is 24P 1 3 sec to 1 2000 e Minimum Illumination 0 11 lux CAMERA switch set to M manual Frame Rate at 60i gain at 33 dB shutter speed at 1 4 e Subject Illumination Range 0 11 to 10 000 lux when the Frame Rate is 60i e Image Stabilization Optical Shift Image Stabilizer e Size of Video Recordings 50 Mbps 35 Mbps 1920x1080 pixels 1440x1080 35 Mbps only 1280x720 pixels 25 Mbps 1440x1080 pixels e Size of Photos 1920x1080 1280x720 only when capturing a photo from a clip Terminals HD SD SDI Terminal BNC jack output only 0 8 Vp p 75 Q unbalanced HD SDI SMPTE 292M Video 1080i 720P embedded audio time code VITC LTC SD SDI SMPTE 259M Video 480i embedded audio time code VITC LTC
76. 6 31 Focus mode 48 11 SDI recording command Q 154 32 ND filter QA 150 12 Output displays Q 150 33 Custom picture LL 99 13 Wireless controller Q4 150 34 Light metering mode Q 59 14 Object distance A 150 35 Infrared mode infrared light LZ 93 15 Conversion lens 36 Focal length guide 1 96 16 Magnification Q4 50 37 Zoom indicator LL 63 17 Peaking LL 49 38 Remaining recording time for double slot 18 Digital tele converter LZ 146 recording LL 39 19 User memo LA 82 39 CF card status available recording time LL 44 20 User bit LL 73 40 Exposure bar Q 55 21 Audio output channel LZ 129 41 Date time LZ 26 22 Audio level meter LZ 81 43 44 Recording Video i NOTES e You can press the DISP button to turn off most icons and displays e When the A icon appears next to the white balance aperture value gain or shutter speed it indicates that the setting is in auto mode 1 Remaining battery time e The icon shows a rough estimate of the remaining charge as a percentage of the full charge of the battery pack The remaining recording playback time of the battery pack is displayed in minutes next to the icon o MA gt m gt 1 gt 1 gt 7 in reo When 177 is displayed replace the battery pack with a fully charged one e Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used the actual battery charge may not be indicat
77. 70 74 TACO ekaa e LT LT 34 168 Troubleshooting s niei a aa Sed 162 Turning the camcorder on off 25 U USB terminal unica eee oboe RAs sue 20 USE DL uns ved dt ad ee 3 User memo 82 V Video configuration 46 Video output configuration 124 Viewfinder 4 6 5 ee whey a 31 W Waveform monitor 84 White balance 2 214 bya chee anis dress ct 60 Wireless controller 21 X XLR terminals ibero Des an TT Z Zebra pattern 69 LI Mislata DOMINER 63 ZOOM OCKETS rara do dos 63 P ALE only 183 184 CANON DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U S A Inc Canon USA with respect to Canon Digital Video Products the Products purchased in the United States Warranty coverage is subject to the country where the unit was purchased This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of your Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase The Products are warranted under normal use against defective materials or workmanship as follows Parts Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or comparable rebuilt parts for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase Labor For a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase labor will be provided free of charge by our factory service centers
78. 720 60P 480 60i 720 60P 480 60P 720 60P 480 60i 480 60i 720 slow or fast motion AV 1 Set ED Video Setup SDI Output to HD SD or Off 2 When you set LA LCD VF Setup HD Output under Zebral to On you can display zebra patterns on an external monitor In such case output from the HD SD SDI terminal ET only and HD SD COMPONENT OUT terminal will be in HD regard less of their setting 3 Video output will automatically switch to HD or SD depending on the capability of the external monitor 4 Set E Video Setup Component Output to HD or SD 5 When output from the HDMI OUT terminal is SD 480 60P the output of the HD SD SDI terminal will also be 480 60P Gi NOTES When the camcorder is connected via HDMI OUT terminal to an external monitor the video signal output from the HD SD SDI terminal will be the same as that from the HDMI OUT terminal Video Output Configuration SD Output When HD video 16 9 aspect ratio is converted and output as SD video 4 3 aspect ratio you can choose how it appears on the external monitor f Video Setup SD Output 195 1 Open the SD Output submenu Du ED Video Setup SD Output Squeeze 2 Select the desired option and then press SET Options Squeeze The image is squeezed from the left and right so that the entire image fits within the screen The image will appear normal if the external monitor
79. A 1 Open the Conversion Lens submenu DAR Camera Setup Conversion Lens 2 Select TL H58 or WD H58W and then press SET e f the autofocus is set to Instant AF or Medium AF it will change to Normal AF e The minimum object distance throughout the entire zoom range will be approximately 130 cm 4 3 ft when using the tele converter and approximately 40 cm 1 3 ft when using the wide converter e Select Off if you do not intend to use a conversion lens i NOTES e If you set an assignable button to TL H58 or WD H58W L 97 you can press the button to optimize the settings for the selected conversion lens e Vignetting may occur when taking wide angle shots with a tele converter e The approximate subject distance displayed on the screen will change depending on the Conversion Lens setting If you are not using a conversion lens select Off 6 68 Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns Using onscreen markers allows you to make sure your subject is correctly framed and is within the appropriate safe area The zebra patterns help you identify areas that are overexposed The onscreen markers and zebra pattern will not affect your recordings Operating modes CAMERA Displaying Onscreen Markers playing LA LCD VF Setup Available types of onscreen markers are a center marker Center horizontal level marker Horizontall grid Grid safe area markers S
80. A or CF card B is full so recording will not start Switch to the CF card in the other CF card slot to record 166 Troubleshooting CF A CF B Number of clips already at maximum The CF card already contains the maximum number of clips 999 clips Replace the CF card or use the CF card in the other CF card slot Because both CF cards reached the maximum number of clips double slot recording is not available e During double slot recording both CF A and CF B will appear in the message CF A CF B Operation canceled The file control information is corrupt Corrupted file control information cannot be recovered CF cards or clips with corrupt file control information cannot be read by the supplied Canon XF Utility or plugins When recording a single clip for an extended period of time the clip will be split into smaller video files every 2 GB This message will appear when the number of smaller video files reaches 99 CF A CF B Recovering is completed Check the clip The recovery process for data on the CF card is complete Check the clips on the CF card CF A CF B Media is not supported CF cards that are less than 512 MB or not UDMA compatible cannot be used with the camcorder Use a recommended CF card Q 35 CF A CF B Using a card that supports UDMA mode 4 or higher is recommended The CF card s UDMA mode is lower than UDMA4 We recommend using a CF card that with a UDMA mode of at least UDMA4 CF A gt
81. Autofocus Mode PAR Camera Setup You can select how the camcorder focuses during autofocus mode 1 Open the autofocus Speed submenu AF Mode DAR Camera Setup AF Mode Speed 2 Select the desired option and then press SET Speed Instant Adjusting the Focus Options Instant Sets the autofocus mode to Instant AF The focus is adjusted at the highest speed This mode is useful even when recording in very bright or low light surroundings This mode uses both the TTL system and external sensor for focusing Medium Sets the autofocus mode to Medium AF The camcorder focuses more smoothly on the subject than when using the Instant setting Normal Sets the autofocus mode to Normal AF The autofocus adjustment is made at a stable speed Gi NOTES e 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 set the DAR Camera Setup ND Filter setting QA 145 to Automatic e When you attach the optional WD H58W Wide converter or TL H58 Tele converter to the camcorder the Instant and Medium settings are not available e Autofocus takes longer to focus when the frame rate is set to SOP or 24P than when it is set to 60i e When recording under dark conditions the focusing range narrows and the picture may appear blurred e Autofocus may not work w
82. B 6 dB 0 dB 6 dB 12 dB Recording Audio XLR terminal switches INT 3 EXT INT 3 EXT CH1 AUDIO IN CH2 CH1 CH2 AUDIO IN switches M Audio Setup Audio Input XLR Rec Channel CH1 D Audio Setup Audio Input XLR1 Mic Trimming XLR2 Mic Trimming 0 dB 80 Recording Audio Activating the Microphone Attenuator 91 Audio Setup You can activate the external microphone s attenuator 20 dB if the XLR terminal switch is set to MIC or MIC 48V Audio Input 1 Open the desired XLR terminal s microphone attenuator submenu D Audio Setup Audio Input XLR1 Mic Att or XLR2 Mic Att XLR1 Mic Att 2 Select On and then press SET XLR2 Mic Att important Off e When connecting a microphone or device that does not support phantom power make sure to set the XLR terminal switch to MIC or LINE respectively If you set the switch to MIC 48V the microphone or device may be damaged Adjusting the Audio Level You can set the audio level to auto or manual for each channel When both CH1 and CH2 are set to the built in microphone Q 77 the settings for CH1 will automatically be applied to CH2 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 If CH1 and CH2 are set to the built in microphone and you set CH1 to automatic audio level adjustment t
83. B002AA 8029A002AA 8033A001AA 4590B001AA 8034A002AA 9370A001AA 4892B001AA 3573B001AA 9859A001AA 4592B001AA 0975BO01AA 2595A002AA 2596A002AA 2597 A002AA 1729B001AA 3067A002BA 1719B001AA 0973B002AA 3089A002AA Specifications Specifications XF105 XF100 System 177 Movies Video compression MPEG 2 Long GOP Audio compression Linear PCM 16 bits 48 kHz 2 channels File type MXF Photos Image compression JPEG DCF Design rule for Camera File system compatible with Exif Ver 2 2 Video Configuration recording playback 50 Mbps CBR 4 2 2 422P HL 1920x1080 60i 30P 24P 1280x720 60P 30P 24P 35 Mbps VBR 4 2 0 MPOHL 1920x1080 60i 30P 24P 1440x1080 60 1280x720 60P 30P 24P 25 Mbps CBR 4 2 0 MPOH14 1440x1080 60i 30P 24P Recording Media not included Movies CompactFlash CF Card Type two slots Photos SD or SDHC SD High Capacity memory card Custom picture files camera settings and user memo files can be saved and loaded Maximum Recording Time 16 GB CF Card 50 Mbps 40 min 35 Mbps 55 min 25 Mbps 80 min 64 GB CF Card 50 Mbps 160 min 35 Mbps 225 min 25 Mbps 310 min Approximate figures based on continuous recording Image Sensor 1 3 inch CMOS approx 2 070 000 pixels 1920x1080 LCD screen 3 5 in wide color approx 920 000 dots Viewfinder 0 24 in approx 260 000 dots equivalent Microphone Stereo electret condenser microphone e Lens f
84. C 930 DC Cable BP 975 BP 950G Compact Power BP 970G Adapter Battery Pack CB 920 Car Battery TA 100 Tripod Adapter TB 1 Tripod Adapter SBR 1000 Shooting Adapter Base Brace WD H58W TL H58 Tele converter Protect Filter 58 mm VL 10Li II Battery Video Wide converter ND4L Filter 58 mm Light ND8L Filter 58 mm STV 250N Stereo Video CTC 100 ZR 2000 Zoom ZR 1000 Zoom Cable Component Cable Remote Controller Remote Controller IFC 400PCU USB Cable Optional Accessories Call or visit your local retailer dealer for genuine Canon video accessories You can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling 1 800 828 4040 Canon U S A Information Center Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and or accidents such as fire etc caused by the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories e g a leakage and or explosion of a battery pack Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis Battery Packs When you need extra battery packs select from the following BP 925 BP 955 BP 975 BP 950G BP 970G When you use battery packs bearing the Intelligent System mark the camcorder will communicate with
85. CF B CF B gt CF A Switched This message appears when you use the SLOT SELECT button to switch the CF card slot in use or recording continued from one CF card to the other CF A gt CF B CF B gt CF A Will switch in a moment The CF card is almost full so recording will continue on the other CF card in approximately 1 minute Change the battery pack The battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack Check data on CF A CF B and initializing the card is recommended The CF card cannot be used for any of the following reasons e A problem has occurred with the CF card e The camcorder cannot read the CF card s data e The CF card was initialized using a computer e The CF card has been partitioned Save your clips Q 131 and initialize the CF card 11 37 Check the SD card The SD card cannot be accessed Check that the SD card is inserted correctly and not malfunctioning Due to an SD card error photos cannot be taken or viewed Remove and then reinsert the SD card or use a different SD card Cover is open The CF card slot cover was open when the camcorder was switched to or turned on in camera mode Close the cover Data on CF A CF B needs recovering Attempt to recover If data on the CF card is corrupted such as when the power suddenly turned off while recording the data must be recovered When this message appears select Yes and press SET Do not disconnect the USB cable or the power source
86. Canon PUB DIM 0972 000D HD Camcorder XF 1 00 Instruction Manual English Cam scope HD XF 10 5 Manuel d instruction Fran ais Videoc mara HD a Espa ol Manual de Instrucciones Homi MEN Important Usage Instructions WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE For Canada only TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING WARNING USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE COPYRIGHT WARNING Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws HD Camcorder XF105 A XF100 A Systems This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and use in accor
87. Computer i NOTES e Even if your computer meets the system requirements proper operation of the software cannot be guaranteed Installing and Uninstalling Canon XF Utility Windows Installing Canon XF Utility Perform the following procedure to install the Canon XF Utility software Note that the language displayed during installation will be in English French or Spanish but the rest of the application s menus and messages will be in English only 1 Insert the Canon XF Utilities CD ROM into the computer e The installation screen appears If it does not follow the steps below Windows Vista and Windows 7 When the AutoPlay window appears select Run SETUP EXE Windows Vista Windows 7 and Windows XP Open Computer Windows Vista and Windows 7 or My Computer Windows XP and double click the icon of the drive that contains the CD ROM 2 Select your region e f you selected Asia or Oceania skip to step 4 Please select the area in which you live USA Canada South America Europe Middle East Africa A Asia Oceania English Fran ais Espa ol Saving Clips to a Computer 4 Select an installation method and then click OK e f you selected the Easy Installation installation method skip to step 7 XF Utilities Disc er 2 0 133 Digital Video Software Easy Installation Automatically installs all software G EN Custom Installation Select the software that yo
88. Control The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture based on the brightness of the subject If manual aperture control is activated follow the procedure below to activate automatic aperture control Press the IRIS button e The A icon appears next to the aperture value on the screen e When you set the camcorder to full auto mode LL 42 the camcorder automatically controls the aperture Manual Aperture Control When automatic aperture control is not activated follow the procedure below to adjust the aperture manually 1 Move the manual ring switch to IRIS ND e Alternatively you can use the CUSTOM dial to manually adjust the aperture LA 47 2 Turn the manual ring to adjust the aperture e The f number displayed on the screen will be in 1 4 stop increments Available aperture settings FLS EZ F2 ee ALI NE EFR 2 RES MINES 7 42054 ria Ae linea PES ON E ieee ES NES ON RES TRES SN IAS RES P2 ras NES RICE DETTES NEO L EST 6225 CLOSE Can be selected only when the amp Other Functions Custom Function Iris Limit setting is set to Off i NOTES e f you set PER Camera Setup ND Filter to Automatic the ND filter will activate automatically depending on the recording conditions e When the gain and aperture are set to manual and the shutter speed is not set to auto the exposure bar will appear on the screen LL 55 e You can use the fr Other Functions Custom Function Iris Lim
89. Controller When the ZR 2000 or ZR 1000 is connected to the camcorders REMOTE terminal itis possible to control functions such as the start and stop of recording the zoom and the focus functions while reviewing the picture on an external monitor without touching the camcorder This is particularly useful while the camcorder is mounted on a tripod and you want to ensure maximum stability of a shot AN Ow Gy This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories When you use Canon video equipment we 2 S recommend Canon brand accessories or products bearing the same mark Dy 3 176 Optional Accessories Product Codes Provided accessories CA 930 Compact Power Adapter DC 930 DC Cable BP 925 Battery Pack SS 1200 Shoulder Strap WL D6000 Wireless Controller Optional accessories BP 955 Battery Pack BP 975 Battery Pack BP 950G Battery Pack BP 970G Battery Pack CA 920 Compact Power Adapter DC 920 DC Coupler DC 930 DC Cable CB 920 Car Battery Adapter IFC 400PCU USB Cable WD H58W Wide converter TL H58 Tele converter TA 100 Tripod Adapter TB 1 Tripod Adapter Base SBR 1000 Shooting Brace Protect Filter 58 mm NDAL Filter 58 mm ND8L Filter 58 mm VL 10Li Il Battery Video Light STV 250N Stereo Video Cable CTC 100 Component Cable ZR 2000 Zoom Remote Controller ZR 1000 Zoom Remote Controller D85 2010 000 4590B001AA D85 1942 000 D81 1570 000 D83 0780 000 458 7BO002AA 4588B002AA 097 1B002AA 0972
90. E button to return the camcorder to record pause mode Recording Video 46 Video Configuration Bit Rate Resolution and Frame Rate Video Configuration Bit Rate Resolution and Frame Rate Before you record select the bit rate resolution frame size and frame rate that best match your creative needs Operating modes CAMERA 1 Open the Bit Rate Resolution submenu to set the bit rate and resolution fr Other Functions Bit Rate Resolution 2 Select the desired option and then press SET e The selected bit rate and resolution will appear on the right side of the screen e f you selected 35 Mbps 1440x1080 Frame Rate will automatically be set to 60i so you do not need to continue with the rest of this procedure 3 Open the Frame Rate submenu to set the frame rate fr Other Functions Frame Rate 4 Select the desired option and then press SET e The selected frame rate will appear on the right side of the screen i NOTES Y Other Functions Bit Rate Resolution 50 Mbps 1920x1080 Y Other Functions Frame Rate 1601 e For details on the signal output from each terminal refer to Video Output Configuration Q 124 Available bit rate resolution and frame rate settings Frame rate Bit rate Resolution 60i 60P 30P 24P 50 Mbps 1920 x 1080 O CBR 4 2 2 1280 x 720 8 1920 x 1080 e O O 35 Mbps VBR 4 2 0 1440 x 1080 1280 x 72
91. G matrix changes the tint of the picture along the cyan green and red magenta gradations This setting can be adjusted from 50 to 50 Default O R B The R B matrix changes the tint of the picture along the cyan blue and red yellow gradations This setting can be adjusted from 50 to 50 Default O G R The G R matrix changes the tint of the picture along the magenta red and green cyan gradations This setting can be adjusted from 50 to 50 Default O G B The G B matrix changes the tint of the picture along the magenta blue and green yellow gradations This setting can be adjusted from 50 to 50 Default O B R The B R matrix changes the tint of the picture along the yellow red and blue cyan gradations This setting can be adjusted from 50 to 50 Default O B G The B G matrix changes the tint of the picture along the yellow green and blue magenta gradations This setting can be adjusted from 50 to 50 Default O White Balance Adjusts the amount of white balance throughout the whole image R Gain Adjust the intensity of red tones This setting can be adjusted from 50 to 50 Default O G Gain Adjust the intensity of green tones This setting can be adjusted from 50 to 50 Default 0 B Gain Adjust the intensity of blue tones This setting can be adjusted from 50 to 50 Default O 106 Custom Picture Settings Color Correction The camcorder detects the characteristics of a certain color co
92. LA 137 for details on accessing the manuals Refer to Web sites such as your local Canon site for the latest information on software Operating modes MEDIA System Requirements Canon XF Utility Windows XP SP3 OS Windows Vista SP2 Mac OS X 10 5 10 6 or 10 7 Windows 72 with or without SP1 CPU Intel Core 2 ve sof recommended Intel CPU Intel Core 2 Duo 2 66 GHz recommended SSE2 compatible RAM 1 GB 2 GB for Windows 7 64 bit version Available hard disk space Installation 80 MB Display 1024 x 768 resolution 16 bit color high color 1024 x 768 resolution 32 000 colors 1 32 bit version only 2 32 bit and 64 bit versions Avid s NLE software plugins Refer to the following for the required applications Canon XF Plugin for Avid Media Composer 4 05 5 0 5 5 Windows and Mac 0S Media Access NewsCutter 8 0 5 9 0 9 5 Windows only Canon XF Plugin 64 for Media Composer 6 0 Windows and Mac 05 Avid Media Access NewsCutter 10 0 Windows only Refer to the application s official home page for the application s system requirements Apple s NLE software plugins Refer to the following for the required applications Canon XF Plugin for Final Cut Pro Final Cut Pro 6 0 6 7 0 0 to 7 0 3 Canon XF Plugin for Final Cut Pro X Final Cut Pro X 10 0 3 Refer to the application s official home page for the application s system requirements 132 Saving Clips to a
93. LCD Screen Simultaneously CZ LCD VF Setup By default the viewfinder screen is turned off while you use the LCD screen Follow the procedure below to use both of them simultaneously LCD VF Simul Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA Off 1 Open the LCD VF Simul submenu LA LCD VF Setup LCD VF Simul 2 Select On and then press SET Adjusting the Viewfinder LCD Screen You can adjust the brightness contrast color sharpness and backlight LA LCD VF Setup of the viewfinder and LCD screen independently of each other These LCD Setup adjustments will not affect your recordings S l VF Setup The viewfinder s sharpness cannot be adjusted Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA Brightness 0 7 Contrast 0 Color 0 1 Open the setup menu for the viewfinder or LCD screen Sharpness 2 LA LCD VF Setup LCD Setup or VF Setup Backlight Normal 2 Select Brightness Contrast Color Sharpness or Backlight and then press SET 3 Adjust the setting and then press SET e Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust other settings as necessary Gi NOTES e If you set an assignable button to LCD Setup LZ 97 you can press the button to open the LCD Setup submenu The viewfinder s sharpness cannot be adjusted 32 Preparing the Camcorder Setting the Screen to Black amp White The viewfinder and LCD screen display in color by default but you can set LA LCD VF Set
94. Normal F Ring Control Fast Normal Slow 107 Z Ring Control Fast Normal Slow 0 F Assist B amp W Both Magnify Peaking Off Obj Dist Unit Meters Feet Zoom Indicator Bar Number ZR 2000 AE SHIFT AE Shift Iris Scan Reverse Rec Both Vertical Horizontal Off Character Rec On Off Reset Hour Meter Cancel OK O Initialize Media CF A Cancel OK 0 0 CF B 37 SD Card Complete Quick Firmware 1 Not available in the Photos index screen 2 Setting options for Assign Button NONE Img Stab Powered IS Focus Limit Face AF Select Face Backlight Spotlight Tele converter Peaking Zebra WFM LCD Magnification TL H58 WD H58W Color Bars IR Monochrome IR Light Markers LCD Setup L CD VF B amp W Onscreen Display Add Shot Mark 1 Add Shot Mark 2 Add Mark Add ivi Mark Time Code Time Code Hold Audio Output CH Audio Level Wireless Controller Photo Delete Last Clip Status The default settings are as follows 1 Powered IS 2 Zebra 3 WFM LCD 4 Magnification 5 to 10 NONE 12 15 18 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 80 When Bit Rate Resolution is set to 50 Mbps 1280x720 or 35 Mbps 1280x720 you can also select Bel 34 86
95. O OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCTS NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF CANON USA SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCTS OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED AS A GIFT This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state CANON U S A INC The battery pack packaged with the Products carries a separate ninety 90 day limited warranty CANON DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc Canon Canada with respect to Canon Digital Video Products the Products purchased in Canada This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of a bill of sale or other proof of purchase for these Products to a Canon Service Facility when repairs are required The Products are warranted under normal use against defective materials or workmanship as follows Parts Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or at Canon Canada s option comparable rebuilt parts for a period of one year from the date of original purchase Labour For a period of one year from the date of original purchase labour will be provided free of charge by our Canon Service 185 Facilities in Canada This limit
96. OTES e When you select high gain levels the picture may flicker slightly The 33 0 dB gain level in particular allows you to shoot video with a higher sensitivity but is more prone to the appearance of noise and artifacts white dots vertical streaks or blocking e You can use the amp Other Functions Custom Function Shockless Gain setting QA 107 for a smooth transition when changing the gain 99 06 Shutter Speed Shutter Speed Set the shutter speed based on the recording conditions For example you may want to set slower shutter speeds in darker environments The camcorder offers the following 6 modes Operating modes CAMERA Off The camcorder uses a standard shutter speed based on the frame rate Automatic Automatic The camcorder automatically adjusts the shutter speed based on the picture s brightness This mode is not available during slow amp fast motion recording mode In this mode the A icon will appear on the screen next to the shutter speed Speed Speed Allows you to set the shutter speed in fractions of a second Angle Angle You can set the shutter angle to determine the shutter speed Clear scan Clear Scan Set the frequency in order to record CRT computer monitors without displaying black bands or flicker on the screen Slow shutter Slow You can set slower shutter soeeds to obtain brighter recordings in places with insufficient lighting This mode is not
97. RA MEDIA Press the SLOT SELECT button e The access indicator of the selected CF card slot will illuminate in green i NOTES e f both CF card slots contain a CF card and you open the cover of the selected slot the camcorder will automatically switch to the other slot e You cannot use the SLOT SELECT button to switch between CF card slots while recording Selecting the CF Card Recording Method The camcorder features two useful CF card recording methods relay recording and double slot recording Relay recording This allows you to continue recording on another CF card without interruption if the CF card you are using becomes full Relay recording is available from CF card slot A to CF card slot B and vice versa Double slot recording This records the same clip simultaneously to both CF cards which is a convenient way to make a backup copy of your recording while you record Operating modes CAMERA To use relay recording By default this function is activated If it has been deactivated follow the procedure below to activate it 1 Open the Relay Rec submenu Other Functions Relay Rec 2 Select On and then press SET To use double slot recording 1 Open the Double Slot Rec submenu fr Other Functions Double Slot Rec 2 Select On and then press SET Gi NOTES e When the bit rate is set to 50 Mbps LZ 46 during slow motion recording relay recording is not available Preparing R
98. Setup Custom Picture SET Select File 2 Select SET Select File and then press SET e A list of custom picture files in the camcorder and SD card appears Files in the camcorder begin with C1 to C9 those on the SD card begin with SD1 to SD20 3 Select the desired file and then press SET e To apply the file s settings press the MENU button to exit the menu An icon representing the selected custom picture file will appear on the left side of the screen e To perform other operations on the file continue with the following procedures e Select Off to record without applying the custom picture file s settings 99 100 Custom Picture Settings Preset Custom Picture Files By default the custom picture files in the camcorder in file slots C7 to C9 are protected Remove the protection LL 100 to edit the file The following describes when to use the preset files C7 VIDEO C For playing back video on consumer flat panel displays C8 CINE V For achieving a cinema like picture on TV monitors such as when creating TV programs that require a cinema like effect C9 CINE F When combined with Cine 2 under Gamma and Cine 2 under Color Matrix Select creates a cinema like effect different from that of C8 CINE V Editing a Custom Picture File s Settings 1 After selecting a file select amp Edit File and then press SET 2 Select a setting and then press SET 3 Change the sett
99. TC UB Setup User Bit O Rec Mode nee MOG 2 Select External and then press SET neral Gi NOTES e The Genlock signal synchronization stabilizes after approximately 10 seconds Genlock synchronization is possible even when a standard definition Genlock signal is input However Genlock synchronization is not possible when the camcorder s video configuration is 1080i and the input signal is 720P If the external Genlock signal is incorrect or there is no input signal the external time code that is recorded may be incorrect While a time code signal is being received the external time code s drop frame bit will be used When an external time code signal is received the camcorder s own time code will be synchronized to it and the synchronization will be maintained even if you disconnect the cable from the GENLOCK TC terminal However performing any of the following actions while the cable is not connected will cause the synchronization to be disrupted the correct time code will be restored once you reconnect the cable Turning the camcorder off on Changing the operating mode to mebia mode Changing the video configuration Changing the frame rate If the external time code signal is incorrect or there is no input signal the internal time code set in the 00 00 TC UB Setup Time Code submenu will be recorded instead Time Code Signal Output The time code will be output from the GENLOCK TC terminal as an SMPTE st
100. UNLOAS sita later ins 97 AUCO QUID UE to ANS np es 129 Audio peak limiter 148 Adio recordi on salten oe ip we th ote fd 17 Audio recording level 80 Audio reference signal 83 Auto white balance 60 ANTENA raid dare dela 2 128 B Battery pack A E 22 Bit rate so i ps pc ca BIN TN AG Built in backup battery 0 170 C Camera settings 109 CF card AO 35 Recording method 38 Recovering data 39 REMOVING ES Ne RSS et Naa ast ns 36 Check marks m1 118 Clips Adding an OK mark lwl mark 118 Adding Deleting shot marks 86 115 122 CODYN ados mbr 119 DEIGUNG acia 120 Displaying clip information 117 P VDACR AN Sot as eon en E 112 COMBOS vasta ad ia caia 83 CONA NSANON a EAN wnt a 171 Connection to an external monitor 126 OONVETSION ENS a a ata es 67 CUSTOM button dial 47 Custom displays iaa 108 CUSTOMTUACIONS nia nean da dete een 107 CUSTONTDICUTS arar rat oda ds 99 Custom picture settings 102 D Date and time 26 PASTOR asus Let D rares den 153 POIN TEMNA 16 iaa koa ae 24 Drop frame time code 71 E EQGC OP id ados 85 Embedded audio 129 F Flicker reduction
101. Use the dioptric adjustment lever to make the proper adjustment LZ 30 The lens or Instant AF sensor is dirty Clean the lens or sensor with a soft lens cleaning cloth LL 171 Never use tissue paper to clean the lens When a subject flits across in front of the lens the image appears slightly bent This is a phenomenon typical of CMOS image sensors When a subject crosses very quickly in front of the camcorder the image may seem slightly warped This is not a malfunction Changing between recording REC and record pause STBY takes longer than usual When the CF card contains a large number of clips some operations may take longer than usual Save your clips LL 131 and initialize the CF card LA 37 Alternatively replace the CF card The camcorder cannot record to a CF card properly This may occur as recordings are made and deleted over time Save your clips LA 131 and initialize the CF card LL 37 After using the camcorder for a long time it becomes hot The camcorder may become hot after using it continuously for long periods of time this is not a malfunction If the Camcorder becomes unusually hot or it becomes hot after using it only for a short while it may indicate a problem with the camcorder Consult a Canon Service Center Troubleshooting Playback Cannot delete a clip You cannot delete clips with an mark Remove the mark LA 118 to delete the clip Deleting clips takes longer than usual
102. adjusts the level of the video signal generated depending on the lighting and shooting conditions You can select automatic or manual gain control Operating modes CAMERA Automatic Gain Control AGC The camcorder automatically adjusts the gain based on the subject s brightness If manual gain control is activated follow the procedure below to activate automatic gain control Press the GAIN button repeatedly until the A icon appears next to the gain value on the screen e When you set the camcorder to full auto mode LZ 42 automatic gain control will be activated Setting the Gain Limit AGC Limit When the AGC switch is set to ON you can activate the gain limit to prevent the camcorder from setting a level higher than a preset limit between 3 dB and 21 dB 1 Open the AGC Limit submenu PM Camera Setup AGC Limit 2 Select the desired level and then press SET Available Gain Limits PAR Camera Setup Off 24dB 21 dB 18 dB 15 dB 12 dB 9 dB 6 dB 3 dB i NOTES e When you set the camcorder to full auto mode LZ 42 AGC Limit will Off 24 dB be set to Off 24 dB AGC Limit Manual Gain Control Gain You can manually adjust the gain of the 3 preset gain levels L low M middle H high Each level can be set independently You can also fine tune the gain in 0 5 dB increments Assigning Gain Values You can assign separate gain values to the L M and H preset levels PAR Camera Setu
103. adphone Volume 18 Playback Adjusting the Built in Speaker Volume M Audio Setup 1 Open the Speaker Volume submenu M Audio Setup Audio Output Speaker Volume Audio Output 2 Select the desired level and then press SET e Select Off to mute the audio Speaker Volume i NOTES 8 e For details on changing the audio channel refer to Selecting the Audio Channel LL 129 Adding Shot Marks during Playback You can add an si mark 82 mark or both marks to a clip during playback or playback pause You can add either mark using assignable buttons or an 1 mark using the wireless controllers SHOT1 button 1 Set an assignable button to Add Shot Mark 1 or Add Shot Mark 2 1 97 2 During playback or playback pause press the assignable button at the point in the clip to add the shot mark e message indicating the shot mark appears on the screen and the shot mark is added to the clip e Adding a shot mark to a clip during playback will pause the playback e Up to 100 shot marks 1 and marks combined can be added to a single clip e There may be up to a 0 5 second delay from when you press the button to when the camcorder adds the shot mark 115 Clip Operations Clip Operations Besides playing back a clip you can perform other operations such as deleting a clip or displaying clip information This is done through the clip menu which contains different functions depending on the
104. afety Zone and aspect ratio marker Aspect Marker MERE Center Horizontal Safety zone 80 Grid Safety Zone Aspect Marker i Level marker i o off Aspect guide 4 3 Yo tit B omnia er 1 Open the desired marker submenu LA LCD VF Setup Markers select the desired marker see Options below 2 Select White or Gray and then press SET e Select Off to turn off the selected marker e You can display multiple markers simultaneously Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each marker you wish to display e f you selected Safety Zone or Aspect Marker continue to step 3 If not skip to step 4 3 Select Safety Zone Area or Aspect Ratio select the desired option and then press SET 4 Select Enable select On and then press SET to enable the onscreen markers e All of the selected onscreen markers will be displayed e Select Off to turn off all onscreen markers Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns Options Center Displays a small marker that indicates the center of the screen Horizontal Displays a horizontal line to help you compose level shots Grid Displays a grid that allows you to frame your shots correctly horizontally and vertically Safety Zone Displays indicators that show various safe areas such as the action safe area and text safe area 09 Available options for Safety Zone Area are 95 92 5 90 and 80 Aspect Marker Displays markers that indicate variou
105. also has a 16 9 aspect ratio Letterbox The 16 9 aspect ratio is maintained but black letterbox bars are added to the top and bottom of the image Side Crop The left and right sides of the image are cropped so that the central part of the image fits within the screen Squeeze Letterbox Side Crop setting setting setting 126 Connecting to an External Monitor Connecting to an External Monitor When you connect the camcorder to an external monitor for recording or playback use the terminal on camcorder that matches the one you wish to use on the monitor Then select the video signal output configuration LZ 124 The camcorder can output video from all of the video output terminals simultaneously Operating modes Connection Diagram When you connect the camcorder to an external monitor using the HD SD COMPONENT OUT terminal audio is output by connecting the optional STV 250N Stereo Video Cable to the monitor using the AV terminal We recommend that you power the camcorder from a household power outlet using the compact power adapter HD SD SDI TA terminal O HD SD COMPONENT OUT E gt y OB o a BNC cable lh commercially HD SD available COMPONENT HDMI OUT RIRE AV terminal OUT terminal terminal STV 250N CTC 100 S HDMI cable Stereo Video Component Cable commercially Cable optional supplied available ay E yyy yyy y y VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN HDMI IN SDI IN
106. ames Frame Rate is set to 24P or 60P 11 Activating Frame Recording Mode and Recording Other Functions 1 Open the Special Rec submenu fr Other Functions Special Rec Special Rec 2 Select Frame Rec and then press SET e FRM STBY appears at the top of the screen with FRM flashing Off 3 Press the START STOP button to begin recording e The camcorder automatically records the set number of frames e The tally lamps illuminate e FRM STBY changes to FRM REC while recording frames and FRM STBY when frames are not being recorded e Repeat until you finish recording 90 Special Recording Modes 4 Open the Special Rec submenu fr Other Functions Special Rec 5 Select Off and then press SET e Frame recording mode ends and all of the recorded frames are joined together into one clip e The tally lamps go out and STBY appears at the top of the screen i NOTES e You can use only one special recording mode at a time e While recording you cannot change the number of frames e Some frames at the point the recording was stopped may be recorded and added to the end of the clip e Frame recording mode will be deactivated if the special recording mode is changed or turned off It will be deactivated also if you change the Other Functions Bit Rate Resolution or Frame Rate setting e The time code advances by the number of frames recorded If the running mode of the t
107. and battery pack Then place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust gradually to temperature changes before removing it from the bag When condensation is detected The camcorder automatically shuts off The precise time required for water droplets to evaporate will vary depending on the location and weather conditions As a general rule wait for 2 hours before resuming use of the camcorder Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources You can use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to charge battery packs in any country with power supply between 100 and 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Consult a Canon Service Center for information on plug adapters for overseas use Playback on a TV Screen You can only play back your recordings on TVs compatible with the NTSC system NTSC is used in the following regions countries Americas All of North America and Central America most Caribbean islands except in French territories like Guadeloupe and Martinique most of South America except in Argentina Brazil and Uruguay Asia Only in Japan the Philippines South Korea Taiwan and Myanmar Oceania US territories Guam American Samoa etc and some Pacific islands like Micronesia Samoa and Tonga Optional Accessories Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are compatible with this camcorder The availability differs from area to area 172 BP 925 BP 955 CA 930 CA 920 DC 920 DC Coupler D
108. andard LTC timing signal The user bit will also be output Before connecting the device set the GENLOCK TC terminal to output If you set the E Video Setup SDI Output setting to HD or SD the embedded time code will be output from the HD SD SDI terminal Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA 1 Open the Genlock TC Term submenu Other Functions fr Other Functions Genlock TC Term 2 Select TC Out and then press SET Genlock TC Term Gen TC In 16 PE Synchronizing with an External Device i NOTES e The user bit of the time code signal is output while the camcorder is recording in camera mode or during playback of a clip in media mode When the fr Other Functions Frame Rate setting is set to 24P and the 00 00 TC UB Setup User Bit Output Mode setting is set to Pulldown the user bit will be 2 3 pulldown data In other words when a recording in 24P mode is output from the HD SD SDI terminal the signal is converted to 60i using the 2 3 pulldown method An external device can receive the data used in this conversion 2 3 pulldown data to convert the signal to 1080 24P specifications Recording Audio Recording Audio The camcorder features two channel linear PCM audio recording and playback with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz You can record audio using the built in microphone optional external microphone XLR or MIC terminal or line input XLR terminal You can select
109. anon shall not be liable for any loss or corruption of data Gi NOTES e The START STOP button on the handle has a lock lever to prevent accidental operation Set the lock lever to A in cases such as when you do not want a recording inadvertently paused or do not plan to use the START STOP button Return the lever to its previous position to enable use of the START STOP button again e You can use the fr Other Functions Rec Review setting A 87 to review the last clip recorded e f you set an assignable button to Add 0K Mark or Add WI Mark Q 97 you can press the button to add an mark or V mark to the last clip recorded e You can use the fr Other Functions Clips Delete Last Clip setting QJ 153 to delete the last clip recorded Alternatively you can set an assignable button to Delete Last Clip However you cannot delete the last clip if double slot recording is on When you set the Other Functions SDI Rec Command setting to On and you connect the camcorder to another device using the HD SD SDI terminal if you start or stop recording with the camcorder the other device will also start or stop recording For more details visit your local Canon Web site e The area around the tripod base may become hot after using the camcorder for an extended period of time This is not a malfunction 42 Recording Video Recording in Full Auto Mode Move the CAMERA switch to FULL AUTO to change the camc
110. appear if you turned the camcorder off since recording the last clip Country Code This identifier is the country code defined by ISO 3166 1 and is to be entered starting from the left Organization This identifier represents the organization that owns or operates the camcorder and can be obtained by registering with the SMPTE Registration Authority If the organization is not registered enter OOOO User Code This identifier designates the user Leave this blank if Organization is set to 0000 SDI Rec Command When you connect the camcorder to another device using the HD SD SDI terminal if you start or stop recording with the camcorder the other device will also start or stop recording Delete All Photos Deletes all the photos recorded on the SD card Reset Hour Meter The camcorder has two hour meters the first keeps track of total operation time and the second keeps track of operation time since the last time the second hour meter was reset with this function Firmware You can verify the current version of the camcorder s firmware This menu option is usually unavailable Displaying the Status Screens Displaying the Status Screens You can use the status screens to check the camcorder s various recording and playback related settings You can also output the status screens on an external monitor 156 Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA 1 Set an assignable button to Status
111. attery that powers the product is recyclable Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery Using a Household Power Outlet D camera OFF MEDIA IED O When Using the Supplied CA 930 Compact Power Adapter and DC 930 DC Cable 1 Move the GMA switch to OFF 0 2 Connect the DC cable to the DC IN terminal on the camcorder 3 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter and plug it into a power outlet 8 4 Connect the DC cable to the compact power adapter 4 imeortant e Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter i NOTES e When using the camcorder with a household power outlet you can change the battery pack while the power is on When Using the Optional CA 920 Compact Power Adapter and DC 920 DC Coupler 1 Move the switch to OFF 0 2 Attach the DC coupler to the camcorder 3 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter and plug it into a power outlet 4 Connect the DC coupler to the adapter 5 Detach the DC coupler after use e Push the BATT RELEASE key and pull out the DC coupler imeortant e Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter Turning the Camcorder On and Off The camcorder has two operating modes CAMERA camerA mode for making recordings and MEDIA menia mode for playing back recordings Select the operating mode using t
112. available during slow amp fast motion recording mode Available Shutter Speeds The available shutter soeeds vary depending on the frame rate Shutter speed Frame rate mode 60i 30P 24P Off 1 60 1 30 1 24 Auto 1 60 to 1 500 1 30 to 1 500 1 24 to 1 500 Speed 1 60 1 75 1 90 1 100 1 120 1 150 1 30 1 34 1 40 1 48 1 50 1 60 1 24 1 25 1 30 1 34 1 40 1 48 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 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 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 Angle 360 240 216 180 120 90 360 240 216 180 120 108 360 345 6 288 240 180 60 45 30 22 5 15 11 25 90 60 45 30 22 5 15 11 25 172 8 144 120 90 86 4 72 60 45 30 22 5 15 11 25 Clear scan 59 94 Hz to 251 13 Hz 29 97Hz to 251 13 Hz 23 97 Hz to 251 13 Hz Slow shutter 1 4 1 8 1 15 1 30 1 4 1 8 1 15 1 3 1 6 1 12 Infrared mode 1 60 to 1 100 1 30 to 1 100 1 24 to 1 100 Slow shutter during Infrared 1 30 to 1 100 1 15 to 1 100 1 12 to 1 100 mode i During slow amp fast motion recording mode the shutt
113. black momentarily and the camcorder will restart Gi NOTES e The SD card includes a text file that lists the camera settings You can check the settings by using a USB card reader to access the SD card on a computer In the CAMSET folder open the file CAMSET2 TXT e The camera settings can be used with other XF105 and XF100 camcorders However camera settings from Canon XF305 and XF300 camcorders cannot be used with this camcorder e When loading camera settings from an SD card even protected custom picture settings in the camcorder will be replaced 110 Playback Playback This section explains how to play back clips recorded on a CF card For details on playing back clips using an external monitor refer to Connecting to an External Monitor LA 126 For details on viewing photos on the SD card refer to Viewing Photos A 140 Operating modes Clip Index Screen e CAMERA OFF MEDIA Playback functions are accessed from the clip index screen To open the clip index screen set the camcorder to mode Playback Hold down the button on the GMT switch and move it to MEDIA e The camcorder switches to mode and the clip index screen appears 9 1 111 1 UE 16 6 Oct 25 710AM 00 23 SAM Oct25 940AM 00 25 9 48AM p s A 5 g Oct 25 10 37 AM Oct 25 1 11 PM Oct 25 2 14AM Oct 25 8 51 PM 15 8 er Oct 25 2010 9 35 AM S amp F REC 20 30P AE 14 9 _ NUE 50 Mbps 1920x1080 I 10 11 12
114. can quickly access them with a single press of a button In mode only assignable buttons 1 to 4 are available Operating modes lt lt gt il DD a SS LESS GS RE LES Changing the Assigned Function Y Other Functions 1 Open the Assign Button submenu f Other Functions Assign Button Assign Button 2 Select the button to change and then press SET e A list of available functions appears 1 Powered IS e The quick reference shows the default settings for each assignable 2 Zebra 3 WFM LCD 4 Magnification 3 Select the desired function and then press SET 5 10 NONE e You can check the Buttons Remote status screen Q 157 to see what functions are set for the assignable buttons e You can use the fr Other Functions Reset Assignable Buttons setting to reset the assignable buttons to their default settings button By default buttons 5 to 10 have no assignable function set Using an Assignable Button After you assign a function to one of the buttons press the button to activate the function For some functions an options menu may appear In such case select the desired option and then press SET Assignable Functions Functions can be set separately in mode and mode Refer to the following table for assignable functions and available modes 97 98 Assignable Buttons
115. card slot B CFE access indicators 1 36 10 Handle zoom rocker Q 65 11 Audio level dials for CH1 and CH2 LZ 81 OO NO Of CO Names of Parts 17 Names of Parts 18 RS ND 4 3 Attachment sockets for the optional TA 100 Tripod Adapter 1 34 Attachment screws for a tripod base 1 34 Tripod socket 11 34 Tripod base for tripods with 1 4 screws LL 34 Names of Parts 1 Audio level switches for CH1 and CH2 LZ 81 Operation panel 2 XLR terminal switches for CH1 and CH2 QA 79 3 AUDIO IN switches for CH1 and CH2 4 77 79 INTTG EXT INTTG EXT CH1 AUDIO IN CH2 4 IH play pause button EA 112 Assignable button 6 LZ 97 5 PP fast playback button EA 114 4 Assignable button 7 LZ 97 6 PPI skip forward button A 114 Assignable button 10 LZ 97 Operation panel 9 E TN 5 7 WM stop button A 112 Assignable button 9 LZ 97 QS 8 Hd skip backward button 1 114 8 O 6 Assignable button 8 QA 97 Ee 9 lt q fast reverse playback button Q 114 Assignable button 5 LL 97 20 Names of Parts Terminals Terminals HD SD COMPONENT OUT AA ag e 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 HD SD COMPONENT OUT terminal LZ 127 2 USB terminal LZ 131 3 HDMI OUT terminal LZ 127 4 Q headphone terminal 1A 81 AV terminal 11 128 6 DC IN terminal Q 24 da WL D6000 Wireless Controller o MM 0 E TRY Sol
116. cordings without worry because the camcorder features two CF card slots When one CF card becomes full the recording will automatically continue on the other one without interruption when you use relay recording LA 39 Supplied Canon XF Utility software Managing your recordings is as simple as using the supplied Canon XF Utility software You can transfer your recordings to your computer where you can view and manage them Using the supplied plugins you can then use the recordings with major NLE software Refer to Saving Clips to a Computer LA 131 for details on compatible software Versatile Artistic Expression Special recording modes The special recording modes LA 88 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 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 11 99 you can enjoy unparalleled image control to deliver the look you want by adjusting parameters such as gamma and sharpness The custom picture settings can be recorded onto an SD card which allows multiple XF105 XF100 camcorders to use the same settings or embedded in the recording itself Infrared recording Record in darkness using infrared recording LL 93 With t
117. d The combined available space on both CF cards is low Replace the CF card that is not being recorded onto appears in red on the screen An SD card error occurred Turn off the camcorder Remove and reinsert the SD card Initialize the SD card if the display does not change back to normal The SD card is full Replace the SD card or delete some photos Q1 141 to free some space on the SD card Even after stopping recording the CF CF access indicator stays illuminated in red The clip is being recorded This is not a malfunction Picture and Sound Screen displays turn on and off repeatedly The battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack Remove the battery pack and reattach it correctly Abnormal characters appear on the screen and the camcorder does not operate properly Disconnect the power source and reconnect it after a short time If the problem still persists perform one of the following actions e Disconnect the power source and press the RESET button This resets all the camcorder s settings to default values except for custom picture settings and the hour meter e Use the Other Functions Reset All Settings function This resets all the camcorder s settings to default values except for the hour meter Video noise appears on screen Keep a distance between the camcorder and devices that emit strong electromagnetic fields plasma TVs cellular phones etc 164 Troub
118. d then press SET e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation e The selected photo is deleted and the next photo is displayed e f a custom picture file is embedded in the photo it is also deleted 5 When the confirmation message appears press SET Deleting a Photo from the Index Screen 1 Open the Photos index screen LZ 140 2 Move the orange selection frame to the photo to be deleted 3 Press SET to open the photo menu 4 Select Delete and then press SET e The screen prompts you to confirm the operation 5 Select OK and then press SET e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation e The selected photo is deleted e f a custom picture file is embedded in the photo it is also deleted 6 When the confirmation message appears press SET 142 Photo Operations Deleting All Photos 1 Open the Delete All Photos submenu fr Other Functions Delete All Photos Delete All Photos 2 Select OK and then press SET e All of the photos on the SD card will be deleted e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation e While the photos are being deleted you can press SET to cancel Y Other Functions 3 When the confirmation message appears press SET imeortant e Be careful when deleting photos Deleted photos cannot be recovered i NOTES e Protected photos cannot be deleted Protecting Photos You can protect photos to prevent accidental erasure The custom picture file embedded in such a ph
119. dance 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual If such changes or modifications should be made you could be required to stop operation of the equipment Canon U S A Inc One Canon Plaza Lake Success NY 11042 USA Tel No 516 328 5600 CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT 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 e Danger of explosion if the wrong type of batteries are attached Use only the
120. e Initialize Media submenu fr Other Functions Initialize Media 2 Select CF A CF B or SD Card and then press SET To initialize a CF card 3 Select OK and then press SET 4 When the confirmation message appears press SET e The CF card is initialized and all the data it contains is erased To initialize an SD card 3 Select Complete complete initialization or Quick quick initialization and then press SET 38 Preparing Recording Media 4 Select OK and then press SET e f you are using the Complete initialization option press SET to cancel the operation while it is in progress You can use the SD card but all data will be erased 5 When the confirmation message appears press SET e The SD card is initialized and all the data it contains is erased important e Initializing the recording media will permanently erase all data including clips with an mark protected photos and custom picture information Lost data cannot be recovered Make sure you save important recordings in advance e Depending on the SD card the complete initialization may take up to a few minutes Gi NOTES e While recording on a CF card you can initialize another CF card in the other CF card slot Switching Between the CF Card Slots The camcorder features two CF card slots CF card slot A CFE and CF card slot B CFE If both slots contain a CF card you can switch between them as necessary Operating modes CAME
121. e it to protect important clips 1 Select the desired clip and then press SET to open the clip menu 2 Select Add 0K Mark or Add v Mark and then press SET e The clip information screen appears and it prompts you to confirm the operation 3 Select OK and then press SET e The screen changes back to the clip index screen and an mark or lvl appears next to the selected clip s thumbnail e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation i NOTES e If you set an assignable button to Add OK Mark or Add M Mark 1 97 you can add an 0K mark or mark from the index screen during playback or during playback pause e clip cannot have both an OK mark and M mark at the same time When you add a M mark to a clip with an mark the 0K mark will be deleted Similarly when you add an 0K mark to a clip with aM mark the mark will be deleted Deleting 0K Marks or v Marks Deleting an dk Mark or lvl Mark from a Clip 1 Select the desired clip and then press SET to open the clip menu 2 Select Delete DK Mark or Delete lv Mark and then press SET e The clip information screen appears and it prompts you to confirm the operation 3 Select OK and then press SET e The screen changes back to the clip index screen the selected mark is deleted e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation Deleting KK Marks from All Clips 1 Open the Delete All 0K Marks submenu Other Functions Delete All 0K Mar
122. e trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries e 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 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 e Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies e This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft e ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG 2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG 2 PATENT PORTFOLIO WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA L L C 250 STEELE STREET SUITE 300 DENVER COLORADO 80206 Highlights of the XF105 XF100 The Canon XF105 XF100 HD Camcorder has been designed with quality and functionality at the forefront while maintaining a compact size The following are just some of the many features that will help turn your creative vision into reality HD Recording CMOS system and DIGIC DV lll image processor The camcorder is equipped with a 1 3 in CMOS sensor that captures video at an effective pixel count of approximately 2 07 megapixels 1920x1080 Images are then processed
123. ead the file and embed it in the clip Compatible CF cards You can use UDMA compatible Type CF cards with a capacity of at least 512 MB with the camcorder For more details on cards that can be used visit your local Canon Web site The Ultra Direct Memory Access UDMA specification allows data to be transferred between the CF card and device at high transfer soeeds measured in MBps Depending on the CF card you may not be able to record even when using a UDMA comptaible CF card Gi NOTES e Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all CF cards Inserting a CF Card You can insert a CF card into CF card slot A or slot B If you have two CF cards you can use both slots Es D 1 Slide the CF card slot cover switch in the direction of the lt P gt mark e The CF card slot cover will open to the left slot A or to the right slot B 2 Insert the CF card straight with the label facing away from the lens all the way into the slot until it clicks 3 Close the CF card slot cover e Do not force the cover closed if the CF card is not correctly inserted Preparing Recording Media Checking the Status of the CF Card Slots You can check the status of the CF card slots immediately by looking at the CF CFB access indicator Refer to the following table 36 Access indicator color CF card slot status Red Accessing CF card Recording playback is possible and the CF card slot is selected Green
124. ecording Media Y Other Functions Relay Rec On Y Other Functions Double Slot Rec Off e f a CF card becomes full during double slot recording recording on both cards will stop On the other hand if an error occurs with one of the cards recording will continue on the other card e Double slot recording cannot be used with relay recording or slow amp fast motion recording Checking the Available Recording Time When the camcorder is in camera mode the screen indicates which CF card slot is in use and the available recording time in minutes that remains on each CF card On the Media status screen A 158 you can check the available recording time total space and used space of each recording media and the available number of photos The approximate available recording time is based on the current bit rate Recovering Data on the CF Card An error may occur with data on the CF card in cases such as turning off the camcorder while recording or removing the CF card while recording In such case you may be able to recover the data on the CF card Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA 1 Insert the CF card with the data to be recovered into the camcorder 2 When the screen prompts you to recover the data select Yes and then press SET 3 After a message appears indicating that the data has been recovered press SET Gi NOTES e This procedure will delete clips shorter than 10 seconds in leng
125. ed XLR1 Mic Att XLR2 Mic Att Limiter f 1 kHz Tone Monitor Delay Normal 1 Vrms Headphone Volume In mode Headphone Volume 8 Speaker Volume 8 Level 1 Vrms 1 Built in microphone low cut filter LZ 77 8 Microphone attenuator built in microphone and 2 Built in microphone sensitivity LL 77 microphone connected to MIC terminal LZ 78 3 XLR terminal recording channel LL 79 9 Linking recording levels of XLR terminals Q4 80 4 Sensitivity of microphones connected to XLR 10 Microphone attenuator microphones connected terminals QJ 79 to XLR terminals Q4 80 5 Audio limiter LZ 81 11 Audio reference signal LZ 83 6 Audio output delay Q 129 12 Headphone volume QA 114 7 Audio output level of the AV terminal LL 130 13 Speaker volume LA 115 Media Status Screen TAFA 199 min 00 06 12 12 P APES gt E 80 min Media 16 0GB Used Space 8 75 GB E 4 5 Available 23 min EE 6 1 8 9 2 3 32 0 GB Used Space 8 46 GB a Available 80 min j SD Card 989MB Used Space 37 2 MB Available 645 photos AA 0 A CF card A 7 Approximate used space on CF card A CF card B 8 Total space on SD card SD card 9 Used space on SD card Total space on CF card A 10 Available number of shots on SD card Used space on CF card A 11 Approximate used space on SD card Available recording time on CF card A i NOTES e Depending on the recording media the total space displayed on the screen may differ fr
126. ed accurately 3 Recording operation O REC Recording SIBY Record pause INT REC Interval recording INT STBY INT flashes Interval record pause FRM REC Frame recording FRM STBY Frame record pause after starting recording FRM STBY FRM flashes Frame record pause before starting recording O S amp F REC Slow amp fast motion recording S amp F STBY Slow amp fast motion record pause PRE REC Pre recording after pressing the START STOP button PRE REC SIBY Pre recording before pressing the START STOP button 14 Conversion lens e When the optional WD H58W Wide converter is attached to the camcorder the icon will appear When the optional TL H58 Tele converter is attached the icon will appear 38 CF card status available recording time e The following indicates the CF card status 0 6 Can record on CF card 04 04 No CF card or cannot record on CF card The CF card selected for recording is indicated with a B mark Power Save Mode Activate the power save mode to turn off the screen and reduce battery consumption At the press of a button the camcorder will immediately return to record pause mode 1 Hold the POWER SAVE button pressed down for at least 2 seconds e The screen will turn off and the ON OFF indicator will illuminate in orange e During power save mode the tally lamps will flash twice approximately every 3 seconds The camcorder retains previous time code and camcorder settings 2 Press the POWER SAV
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128. eleted the operation cannot be canceled 4 When the confirmation message appears press SET Deleting All Clips Y Other Functions 1 Open the Delete All Clips submenu fr Other Functions Clips Delete All Clips Clips 2 Select OK and then press SET e Al of the clips except for clips with an OK mark on the selected CF Delete All Clips card will be deleted e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation e While the clips are being deleted you can press SET to cancel 3 When the confirmation message appears press SET imeortant e Observe the following precautions while the CFE or CFB access indicator is illuminated in red Failure to do SO may result in permanent data loss Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not open the cover of the selected CF card slot Deleting the User Memo 1 Select the desired clip and then press SET to open the clip menu 2 Select Delete User Memo and then press SET e The Delete User Memo screen appears and it prompts you to confirm the operation 3 Select OK and then press SET e The user memo is deleted and the screen changes back to the clip index screen e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation Clip Operations Copying a Custom Picture File Embedded in a Clip You can copy the custom picture file embedded in a clip to the camcorder 1 Select the desired clip and then press SET to open the clip menu 197 2 Select
129. ell 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 Detecting and Focusing On Faces DM Camera Setup The camcorder can detect a person s face during autofocus mode automatically focus on it and even track it if the person moves When AF Mode 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 Face AF 1 Open the Face AF submenu Off DAR Camera Setup AF Mode Face AF 2 Select the desired option and then press SET 3 Set an assignable button to Select Face 1 97 4 Point the camcorder at the subject e f 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 e To change the main subject when there is more than one person press the assignable button set to Select Face LZ 97 or set Other Functions Custom Key Dial Normal to Face AF Q 47 and turn the CUSTOM dial 51 92 Adjusting the Focus Options Face Pri This sets the camcorder to face priority autofocus If the camcorder d
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131. er speed will be based on the selected shooting frame rate 2 Not available during slow 8 fast motion recording mode Shutter Speed Changing the Shutter Speed Mode 1 Open the Shutter submenu DM Camera Setup Shutter Shutter PAR Camera Setup 2 Select the desired mode and then press SET 3 Close the menu and then press the SHUTTER button Automatic e f you selected Automatic the shutter speed mode is set to automatic and you do not need to perform the rest of the procedure e The shutter speed on the screen appears highlighted in orange 4 Use the joystick to adjust the shutter speed e For Clear Scan adjust the frequency so that black bands do not appear 5 Press SET e The orange frame will disappear The selected setting and shutter speed mode will be set e To set the shutter speed mode to off press the SHUTTER button again Using Slow Shutter Mode When recording in dark surroundings you can obtain a brighter picture by using slow shutter mode You can also use this mode when you wish to add certain effects to your recordings such as blurring the background during panning shots or recording a moving subject with an afterimage trail e Image quality may not be as good as when using faster shutter speeds in brighter surroundings e Autofocus may not work well Gi NOTES e When you record under bright conditions using automatic aperture control the camcorder closes down the aperture Th
132. er will play back the clip on the CF card most recently recorded on 8 88 Special Recording Modes Special Recording Modes The camcorder features 4 special recording modes Interval recording Interval Rec The camcorder will automatically record a pre defined number of frames at a ore defined interval This mode is suitable for recording subjects with little movement such as natural surroundings or plants Frame recording Frame Rec The camcorder will record a pre defined number of frames every time you press the START STOP button This mode is suitable for recording stop motion animation Slow amp fast motion recording Slow 4 Fast Motion This mode allows you to change the shooting frame rate to achieve a slow motion or fast motion effect during playback Pre recording Pre Rec The camcorder will start recording approximately 3 seconds before you press the START STOP button This is especially useful when it is difficult to predict when to start recording Operating modes CAMERA Interval Recording Mode amp Other Functions Set the interval and number of frames in advance Sound is not recorded in this mode This mode is not available if Other Functions Bit Rate Resolution is set to 35 Mbps 1440x1080 Interval Rec Configuring Interval Recording Mode Interval 1 Open the Interval submenu fr Other Functions Interval Rec Interval 2 Select the desired interval and then
133. ere is a warning Normal Always appears on the screen Remaining Rec Time Displays the remaining recording time Warning Appears only when there is a warning Normal Always appears on the screen Rec Mode Displays the recording operation indicator STBY in record pause mode for example when set to On Genlock Displays the Genlock icon BN when set to On Time Code Displays the time code when set to On Interval Counter Displays the countdown during interval recording mode when set to On 152 Menu Options SD Card Status Controls when the SD card status indicator appears Warning Appears only when there is a warning Normal Always appears on the screen Bit rate Resolution Displays the bit rate and resolution when set to On Frame Rate Displays the frame rate when set to On Character Rec Displays the character recording warning icon WHW when set to On indicating that the onscreen displays will be recorded on the clip Wireless Controller Displays the icon when set to On if Other Functions Wireless Controller is set to Off and the supplied wireless controller is operated Output Display Displays the output display warning icon DISP when set to On indicating that the onscreen displays will be output to an external monitor SDI Rec Command Displays the status of the fr Other Settings SDI Rec Command setting User Memo Displa
134. ery Packs are compatible with Intelligent System meaning that you can check the remaining battery time even while the camcorder is turned off Charging the Battery Pack Charge battery packs using the supplied compact power adapter Before charging disconnect the DC cable from the compact power adapter and remove the terminal cover of the battery pack 1 If the DC cable is connected to the compact power adapter disconnect it e f the DC cable is connected to the compact power adapter charging will not start 2 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter 1 3 Plug the power cord into a power outlet CHARGE indicator 4 Attach the battery pack to the compact power adapter e Press lightly and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks e The CHARGE indicator starts flashing and also indicates the battery pack s approximate charge The indicator will stay on when charging has completed CR x 0 34 Flashes once per second KR A 35 69 Flashes twice per second HRK AE 70 99 Flashes 3 times per second 5 When charging has completed remove the battery pack from the compact power adapter 6 Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect it from the compact power adapter Gi NOTES e To charge the battery pack disconnect the DC cable from the compact power adapter Attaching the Battery Pack 1 Move the switch to OFF 2 Insert
135. ess SET Approximate zoom speeds grip zoom rocker iA IAN S ACS PU Camera Setup Zoom Speed Level Normal A Camera Setup Zoom Grip Rocker Variable PAR Camera Setup Zoom Constant Speed 8 Grip Rocker Constant Speed Speed Level setting setting setting Slow Normal Fast 1 slowest 4 min 45 sec 3 min 1 min Constant 16 fastest 4 sec 3 sec 2 sec Variable 4 sec to 4 min 45 sec 3 Sec to 3 min 2 sec to 1 min When the zoom speed is too fast approximately 2 seconds end to end the camcorder will have more trouble focusing auto matically while Zooming Using the Handle Zoom Rocker Use the functions in the PER Camera Setup Zoom submenus to set the zoom speed Move the zoom rocker toward W to zoom out wide angle and toward T to zoom in telephoto Setting the Zoom Speed Refer to the following table for approximate zoom speeds of the entire zoom range end to eno 1 Open the zoom Speed Level submenu DAR Camera Setup Zoom Speed Level 2 Select Fast Normal or Slow and then press SET 3 Open the zoom Handle Rocker submenu DAR Camera Setup Zoom Handle Rocker 4 Select the desired level and then press SET e You can select Off if you do not intend to use the handle zoom rocker Approximate zoom speeds handle zoom rocker Speed Level setting Handle Rocker s
136. ess the button to toggle between Face Pri Face Only and Off Focus Limit and Macro Shooting PM Camera Setup By default the camcorder s focus range allows macro shooting You can activate the focus limit to restrict the focus range The focus range 2 cm 0 8 in at full wide angle to oo is limited to 60 cm 2 ft to oo throughout the entire Zoom range Focus Limit Off 1 Open the Focus Limit submenu DAR Camera Setup Focus Limit 2 Select On and then press SET e Select Off to enable macro shooting i NOTES e f you set an assignable button to Focus Limit QQ 97 you can press the button to activate the focus limit Image Stabilizer Image Stabilizer Use the image stabilizer to compensate for camcorder shake in order to achieve steadier shots There are 3 methods of image stabilization select PA Camera Setup the method that best suits your needs Dynamic IS Wy Dynamic IS compensates for a higher degree of OIS Functions camcorder shake such as when shooting while walking and is more effective as the zoom approaches full wide angle Img Stab Standard IS 4 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 Powered IS 4p Powered IS is most effective when you are stationary and zooming in on far subjects using high zoom ratios the more you approach the telephot
137. etects the subject s face the camcorder focuses on and tracks it When there is no face detected the camcorder focuses on the subject at the center of the screen Face Only wo Ifthe camcorder detects the subject s face the camcorder focuses on and tracks it Unlike the Face Pri setting when there is no face detected the camcorder is set to manual focus Off Use this setting if you do not intend to use Face AF Gi NOTES e The camcorder may mistakenly detect the faces of non human subjects In such case turn face detection off e 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 at a diagonal or partially hidden e 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 is set to 24P When using slow amp fast motion recording mode and the shooting frame rate is set to less than 24P When f Other Functions Custom Function Scan Reverse Rec is set to an option other than Off When Infrared mode is on e When a subject s face is detected the camcorder adds an event mark to that frame You can then use the supplied Canon XF Utility software to search for event marks in a clip e f you set an assignable button to Face AF LL 97 or set the CUSTOM button and dial to Face AF Q 47 you can pr
138. etting Zooming PAR Camera Setup Zoom Speed Level Normal AY Camera Setup Zoom Handle Rocker 8 Slow Normal Fast 1 slowest 4 min 45 sec 3 min 1 min 16 fastest 4 sec 3 Sec 2 sec When the zoom speed is too fast approximately 2 seconds end to end the camcorder will have more trouble focusing auto matically while zooming Using the Wireless Controller or Optional Remote Control The zoom speeds when using the wireless controller and when using an optional ZR 2000 or ZR 1000 Zoom Remote Controller or commercially available remote control connected to the REMOTE terminal are different When using the wireless controller you must press the record enable button and desired zoom button simultaneously to zoom 66 Zooming Setting the Zoom Speed Perform the following procedure to set the zoom speed for the supplied wireless controller Refer to the following table for a summary of zoom speeds when using the wireless controller or other remote controls 1 Open the zoom Speed Level submenu DAR Camera Setup Zoom Speed Level 2 Select Fast Normal or Slow and then press SET 3 Open the zoom Wireless Controller submenu DAR Camera Setup Zoom Wireless Controller 4 Select the desired level and then press SET e This setting affects both the wireless controller and optional remote controls Zoom speeds Accessory Zoom speed Co
139. f the AV Terminal M Audio Setup You can select the output level of audio that is output from the AV terminal Audio Output Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA o Level 1 Open the audio ouput Level submenu LM Audio Setup Audio Output Level 1 Vrms 2 Select the desired level and then press SET Options 1 Vrms The audio output level is normal 2 Vrms The audio output level is 6 dB higher i NOTES e This setting does not affect audio output to headphones Saving Clips to a Computer Saving Clips to a Computer Use the software on the supplied Canon XF Utilities CD ROM to transfer clips in the camcorder to a computer to save them The CD ROM contains the following 131 Canon XF Utility Browser for transferring clips to a computer playing back and checking video and managing clips Plugins for non linear editing NLE software The plugins allow you to load clips from a computer or a CF card connected via USB reader to a computer to the NLE software The following plugins are included Avid s NLE software plugins for computers running Windows or Mac OS Canon XF Plugin for Avid Media Access Canon XF Plugin 64 for Avid Media Access Apple s NLE software plugins for computers running Mac OS Canon XF Plugin for Final Cut Pro Canon XF Plugin for Final Cut Pro X The instruction manual for each module provides more details Refer to Viewing the Software Instruction Manuals
140. f there are such sources in the picture before you switch the camcorder to Infrared mode shield the lens first Optical Axis Shift Optical Axis Shift This function aids in a dual camera setup for 3D recording by allowing you to adjust the position of the image stabilization lens Operating modes CAMERA 1 Open the OIS Functions submenu DAR Camera Setup OIS Functions 2 Select Axis Shift and then press SET OIS Functions appears on the bottom of the screen 3 Open the optical axis Adjust screen Img Stab DAR Camera Setup Axis Shift Adjust PAR Camera Setup q min S 00 46 51 24 P D Un Camera Setup gt 3 39 min Axis Shift FL EP Adjust o Axis Shift SET OK Cancel Cancel e Four directional icons appear on the screen Use the joystick or wireless controller to adjust the picture If the picture cannot be adjusted anymore in a particular direction the corresponding directional icon will turn gray e You can use the PER Camera Setup Axis Shift GUI Color setting to change the color of the icons and the Reset setting to reset the position of the lens e You can check the lens position using the display on the lower right of the screen 4 Press SET when finished e f you press the CANCEL button the lens will move back to its position prior to adjustment i NOTES e The range of adjustment depends on the current zoom position e The more the lens position is adj
141. fy the color temperature between 2 000 K and 15 000 K in 100 K increments 1 Open the White Balance submenu DAR Camera Setup White Balance Daylight 2 Select Kelvin and then press SET 3 Close the menu and then press the 124 button e f auto white balance is activated press the WB button and then press the a button e The displayed color temperature appears highlighted in orange White Balance 4 Select the desired color temperature with the joystick and then press the Sa button e The color temperature will be set and the displayed color temperature will no longer be highlighted in orange 61 62 White Balance Custom White Balance You can store two custom white balance settings in the camcorder for future use 1 Press the WB button to select the 4 A or S B custom setting e The X4 A or X B appears next to the color temperature on the screen If another icon appears or no icon appears press the button again until the desired icon appears 2 Point the camcorder at a white object so that it fills the whole screen e Use the same lighting conditions you plan to use when recording 3 Press the 124 button e The X A or 4 B icon will flash quickly e Make sure the white object fills the screen until the procedure is completed e After the icon stops flashing the procedure is completed The setting is retained even if you turn off the camcorder i NOTES e Set the MW Camera Setup
142. g Failure to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not remove the SD card i NOTES e f the LOCK switch on the SD card is set to prevent writing you will not be able to record a photo Change the position of the LOCK switch in advance e Photos will not be inverted regardless of the Other Functions Custom Function Scan Reverse Rec setting 139 140 Photo Playback Photo Playback You can view the photos that you took with the camcorder Operating modes MEDIA Displaying the Photos Index Screen OFF Display the Photos index screen to view photos CAMERA MEDIA 1 Hold down the button on the M switch and move it to MEDIA e The camcorder switches to MEDIA mode and the clip index screen appears 2 Press the INDEX button e The index screen selection menu appears 3 Select Photo Index and then press SET e The Photos index screen appears e After you are finished viewing photos press the INDEX button to return to the clip index screen Viewing Photos 1 Move the orange selection frame to the desired photo 2 Press the B EE button to view the photo e The photo playback screen appears and the selected photo is displayed e Use the Hd P gt PB buttons to switch to the previous next photo e Press the DISP button to hide show the onscreen displays e Press the M button to return to the Photos index
143. g the mark again If that does not work add the mark in mena mode If the message appears in Men mode turn off the camcorder and then back on Then try to add the mark again 168 Handling Precautions Handling Precautions Camcorder Be sure to observe the following precautions to ensure maximum performance e Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel Be careful when closing the LCD panel e Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures like the inside of a car parked under direct sunlight or high humidity Do not use the camcorder near strong electromagnetic fields such as above TVs near plasma 1Vs or mobile phones Using the camcorder in such places may cause anomalies in the video or audio or video noise to appear e Do not use or store the camcorder in dusty or sandy places The camcorder is not waterproof avoid also water mud or salt If any of the above should get into the camcorder it may damage the camcorder and or the lens e Do not point viewfinder lens at the sun or other strong light sources Do not leave the camcorder pointed at a bright subject Internal components may become damaged due to concentration of the light by the lens Be careful especially when using a tripod or shoulder strap Be careful of heat generated by lighting equipment Do not disassemble the camcorder If the camcorder does not function properly consult qualified service personnel Handle the camcorder
144. ght Infrared light Q 93 If PAY Camera Setup Infrared Light is set to Toggle press the CUSTOM button to turn the infrared light on off Headphone Volume Headphone volume LA 114 Turn the CUSTOM dial to adjust the headphone volume Tele converter Digital tele converter Q 146 Press the CUSTOM button to turn the digital tele converter on off and turn the dial to select 1 5x 3x or 6x Off Use this setting if you do not intend to use the CUSTOM button or dial i NOTES e To open the option menu you can hold down the CUSTOM button for at least 2 seconds instead of the procedure above 48 Adjusting the Focus Adjusting the Focus This camcorder features the following two methods for adjusting the focus Manual focus MF Use the manual ring to adjust the focus You can use the peaking and magnification functions to help you focus more accurately Autofocus AF The camcorder continuously adjusts the focus automatically When using autofocus you can select Instant AF Medium AF or Normal AF mode You can also use the manual ring Operating modes CAMERA Manual Focus Mode Turn the manual ring to manually adjust the focus The faster you turn the manual ring the more quickly you can focus on your subject 1 Move the manual ring switch to FOCUS e f MF appears on the bottom left of the screen the camcorder is in manual focus mode Skip to step 3 If GJ appears instead the camcorde
145. go out and PRE REC STBY appears at the top of the screen Gi NOTES e You can use only one special recording mode at a time e Pre recording mode will be deactivated if the special recording mode is changed or turned off It will be deactivated also if you change the video configuration e During pre recording mode the time code will be recorded with the running mode Q4 70 set to Free Run regardless of the previous setting Alternatively you can use an external time code signal ET only When the time code is recorded it will include the 3 seconds before the START STOP button was pressed When special recording mode is deactivated the running mode will return to its previous setting Infrared Recording Infrared Recording This camcorder features the ability to shoot movies in dark surroundings using the camcorder s infrared light and other sources of infrared light Also you can select whether the lighter areas of the picture appear in green or white 93 Operating modes CAMERA Activating Infrared Mode Follow the procedure below to set the camcorder to Infrared mode and to set the color of highlights in the picture 1 Move the INFRARED switch to ON 2 Open the Monochrome submenu to select a color DAR Camera Setup Infrared Monochrome 3 Select White or Green and then press SET Gi NOTES e If you set an assignable button to IR Monochrome LL 97 you can press the button to activa
146. h a still camera Some screenshots have been altered to make them easier to read Illustrations in the manual show the BA Operating modes indicates that a function is available in the operating mode indicated and indicates that the function is not available For a detailed explanation refer to Turning the Camcorder On and Off LO 25 About this Manual 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 Y Other Functions menu and then the Rec Review menu item Reviewing a Recording was recorded Operating modes CAMERA Y Other Functions Rec Review 2 Select the desired option and then press SET 3 After you finish recording press the button e The last clip that was recorded is played back without audio for the selected duration gt REVIEW appears at the top of the screen e Press the CANCEL button to stop reviewing the clip and change the camcorder back to record pause mode e After the clip finishes playing back the camcorder returns to record pause mode Options Entire Clip Last 4 sec notes Allows you to review the entire clip most recently recorded on When a procedure requires selecting an option the available options are listed within or after the procedure B
147. he built in infrared light you can record nocturnal animals in their natural environment or other such scenes Advanced Professional Features Pro level connectivity EAT only An industry standard HD SD SDI terminal 1J 127 for uncompressed HD signal output embedded audio and SMPTE time code LTC give the camcorder the functionality of professional broadcast cameras Genlock synchronization LL 74 and time code synchronization LL 74 allow the camcorder to be part of any multi camera shooting setup Customization The camcorder features several customization options You can assign often used functions to assignable buttons LA 97 so that you can call up those functions with the press of a single button Custom functions QA 107 and custom onscreen displays Q 108 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 XF105 XF100 camcorders in order to use them in the same way Other Functions Audio Sound is recorded as 2 channel linear PCM audio 16 bit 48 kHz You can use the built in microphone MIC audio input terminal or the two XLR audio input terminals with phantom power supply when recording Video scopes Check the brightness of the image using the waveform monitor LZ 84 or the focus using the edge monitor LL 85 Added and improved functionality Other functio
148. he switch To turn on the camcorder Hold down the button on the switch and move it to CAMERA for CAMERA mode or MEDIA for mena mode The ON OFF indicator will illuminate in green CAMERA OFF MEDIA CAMERA OFF MEDIA CAMERA mode MEDIA mode To turn off the camcorder Move the switch to OFF The ON OFF indicator will turn off CAMERA OFF MEDIA UED O Preparing the Power Supply D camera OFF MEDIA GED CAMERA OFF MEDIA 26 Date Time and Language Settings Date Time and Language Settings Setting the Date and Time You will need to set the date and time of the camcorder before you can start using it When the camcorder s clock is not set the Date Time screen will appear automatically with the month selected Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA 00 00 00 00 P 1 Push the joystick up down to change the month then move B to the day 2 Change the rest of the fields in the same way 3 Select gt Set and then press SET to start the clock and close the screen i NOTES e 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 Q 170 and set the time zone date and time again e You can change the date format and the clock format 12 24 hours with the Other Functions Clock Set Date Format setting e You can also change the date and time later on not during the initial setup with
149. hen the camcorder will also automatically adjust the audio level for CH2 i NOTES e When both CH1 and CH2 are set to the same audio input external microphone or external line input if the audio level is set to automatic you can use the P Audio Setup Audio Input XLR ALC Link setting LL 148 to link the audio level adjustment of both channels CH1 CH2 audio level switches Recording Audio CH1 CH2 audio level dials H1 CH2 03 RD 2 o Ae o Ae eM 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 2 Turn the corresponding audio level dial to adjust the audio level e For reference the O corresponds to 5 corresponds to O dB and 10 corresponds to 18 dB e As a guideline adjust the audio recording level so that the audio level meter will go to the right of the 18 dB mark one mark right of the 20 dB mark only occasionally ain CH1 CH2 audio level Switches CH1 PININ dB 4030 20 10 0 CH2 MAMA 18 dB mark i NOTES e You can 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 4 dBFS Use the PM Audio Setup Audio Input Limiter setting The audio peak limiter can be activated if at least one of the channels is set to manual audio le
150. her Functions Before you can add a user memo you must first install the supplied Canon XF Utility software LA 131 Next create the user memo and then save it to an SD card Once you insert the SD card in the camcorder and select the user memo it will be added to clips you record For details on using the supplied software refer to the instruction manual User Memo that is installed with the Canon XF Utility software LZ 137 Set Metadata 1 Use Canon XF Utility to save a user memo to an SD card e For details refer to Managing User Memo Profiles in the Canon XF Utility Instruction Manual 2 Insert the SD card into the SD card slot of the camcorder 3 Open the User Memo submenu fr Other Functions Set Metadata User Memo 4 Select the file name of the desired user memo and then press SET e The MM icon appears on the right side of the screen e Select Off to record clips without a user memo i NOTES e You must set the user memo before you start recording for it to be added to the clip You cannot change the user memo of a clip using the camcorder but you can do so with the Canon XF Utility software e You can also set a user defined country code organization code and user code for the metadata LZ 154 which is based on the UMID standard However the supplied Canon XF Utility software cannot display or search for this information e After you set a user memo do not remove the SD card while you are record
151. hile video is recorded If the running mode of the time code LJ 70 is set to Free Run or the time code is input from an external source ET only the running mode will switch to Rec Run during special recording mode When special recording mode is deactivated the running mode will return to its previous setting During special recording mode the time code signal will not be output from the GENLOCK TC terminal or HD SD SDI terminal e When the bit rate is set to 50 Mbps L 46 during slow motion recording relay recording is not available Pre recording Mode Other Functions When pre recording mode is activated the camcorder starts recording continuously into a temporary memory of approximately 3 seconds so when you press the START STOP button the clip will contain also approximately 3 seconds of video and audio recorded before you pressed the button Off Special Rec 1 Open the Special Rec submenu fr Other Functions Special Rec 2 Select Pre Rec and then press SET e PRE REC STBY appears at the top of the screen 92 Special Recording Modes 3 Press the START STOP button to begin recording e The tally lamps illuminate e PRE REC STBY changes to PRE REC while recording 4 Press the START STOP button again to stop recording e The camcorder records the clip including approximately 3 seconds of video and audio recorded before the START STOP button was pressed e The tally lamps
152. ile 2 Select To Clip or lo Photo and then press SET e Selecting To Clip will embed the custom picture file in a clip while selecting To Photo will embed the file in a photo 3 Select On and then press SET Available Custom Picture Settings The following are the available settings Even if no custom picture file is selected the default settings are still applied to the picture Gamma The gamma curve changes the overall look of the image Gamma Default Normal 11 No 1204 Cine 1 Normal 1 to Normal 4 These settings are suitable for viewing AA mee the image on a TV monitor Highlights in LEE Normal 2 are brighter than those of D LS Normal 1 Dark tones in the lower part 2 In of the gamma curve for Normal 3 O j Us ITU R BT 709 standard and Normal 4 A L TE are more pronounced than those of JA Noa Normal 2 I Cine 1 or Cine 2 Use Cine 1 for a gamma curve that results in a picture with a cinema like Input feel and cinema like tones Cine 2 has softer contrasts than does Cine 1 but is also suitable for creating a cinema like picture Black Controls the black level and color cast of blacks Master Pedestal The master pedestal increases or decreases the black level Higher settings will make dark areas brighter but decrease contrast This setting can be adjusted from 50 to 50 Default O Master Black Corrects color cast in blacks Red 50 to 50 Default O
153. ime code A 70 is set to Free Run or the time code is input from an external source ET only the running mode will switch to Rec Run during special recording mode When special recording mode is deactivated the running mode will return to its previous setting During special recording mode the time code signal will not be output from the GENLOCK TC terminal or HD SD SDI terminal Slow amp Fast Motion Mode When you set Other Functions Frame Rate to a progressive frame rate QJ 46 the camcorder can record with a frame rate shooting frame rate that is different from the playback frame rate Recording a clip at a higher frame rate than the Frame Rate setting will result in a slow motion effect during playback Conversely a lower frame rate will result in a fast motion effect Sound is not recorded in this mode This mode is not available if Other Functions Bit Rate Resolution is set to 35 Mbps 1440x1080 Configuring Slow 8 Fast Motion Mode Other Functions 1 Open the S amp F Frame Rate submenu fr Other Functions Slow amp Fast Motion S amp F Frame Rate Slow amp Fast Motion 2 Select the desired shooting frame rate and then press SET S amp F Frame Rate Available Shooting Frame Rates 12 15 18 20 21 22 24 29 26 21 28 30 32 34 36 40 44 48 04 60 Available only when amp Other Functions Bit Rate Resolution is set to 50 Mbps 1280x720 or 35 Mbps 1280x720
154. in Recording typical Viewfinder 125 min 265 min 2 0 min 380 min 395 min LCD screen 125 min 260 min 265 min 375 min 390 min Playback LCD screen 290 min 600 min 615 min 860 min 915 min Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start stop zooming and power on off CB 920 Car Battery Adapter Use the car battery adapter to power the camcorder or charge battery packs on the go The car battery adapter plugs into your car s cigarette lighter socket and runs off a 12 24V DC negative ground battery TA 100 Tripod Adapter The TA 100 allows you to quickly mount unmount the camcorder on from a tripod SBR 1000 Shooting Brace Using the SBR 1000 for additional support of the camcorder with the neck strap will significantly lighten the load of the camcoder s weight while shooting WD H58W Wide converter The wide attachment decreases the camcorder s focal length by a factor of 0 8 allowing you to make recordings with a wider angle of view Optional Accessories TL H58 Tele converter This Tele converter lens increases the focal length of the camcorder lens by a factor of 1 5 175 Protect Filter 58 mm ND4L Filter 58 mm ND8L Filter 58 mm Neutral density and MC protector filters help you to control difficult lighting conditions VL 10Li Il Battery Video Light This video light enables you to record brightly in color even in dark places Remote
155. in for Final Cut Pro 30MB Ac sive to Faves coh Fm yon XF Plugin for Final Cut Pro 10MB Transfer clips to Final Cut Pro X y Canon XF Plugin for Avid Media Transfer clips to Avid software that supports Avid Media Access Access 20MB y Canon XF Plugin 64 for Avid ia Access 20MB Transfer clips to Avid software that supports Avid Media Access Media A 8 Click Next to begin the installation Starting Installation Installation will begin using the settings listed below Click Next to start copying files Destination Folder 10 7 Applications Canon Utilities Programs to be Installed anon XF Utili non XF Plugin for Final Cut Pro non XF Plugin for Final Cut Pro X non XF Plugin for Avid Media Access non XF Plugin 64 for Avid Media Access 00000 PP e When the installation has completed Installation has finished appears 9 Click Finish and then remove the CD ROM from the computer Uninstalling the Software 1 From Applications open Canon Utilities 2 Move Canon XF Utility to the Trash Uninstalling Canon XF Plugin for Final Cut Pro Move the following file to Trash Library Application Support ProApps MIO RAD Plugins CanonXF RADPlug Uninstalling Canon XF Plugin for Final Cut Pro X Move the following file to Trash Library Application Support ProApps MIO RADPlugins CanonXF64 RADPlug Uninstalling Canon XF Plugin for Avid Media Access Move the following file to Trash
156. index 116 screen You can use the functions in the fr Other Functions menu to perform some of the operations on all the Clips Refer to the following table for available functions and refer to the following pages for more details of the functions Operating modes MEDIA Clip Menu Functions Index screen Menu item Description a OK Mark Shot Mark RA WZ Mark Expand Clip Display Clip Info Displays various information about a clip e 117 Add 0K Mark 2 Delete OX Mark Adds or deletes an OK mark 118 RECA Mark Adds or deletes a v mark Oo 118 Delete lv Mark Copy Clip Copies a clip from one CF card to the other o 119 Delete Clip Deletes a clip O 120 Shot Mark Displays an index screen of all the frames of a clip that 0 0 E 121 have either shot mark Shot Mark 1 Displays an index screen of all the frames of a clip that 0 0 E 121 have the Si mark Shot Mark 2 Displays an index screen of all the frames of a clip that 0 0 B 191 have the 2 mark Expand Clip Displays an index screen that shows frames of a clip at 0 0 E 429 a fixed interval Delete User Memo Deletes the user memo of a Clip 120 ies th t icture file f lip to th Copy File Copies the custom picture file from a clip to the 0 0 7 191 camcorder Add Shot Mark 1 Del Shot Mark 1 Adds or deletes the Si mark O 122 Add Shot Mark 2 Del Shot Mark 2 Adds or deletes
157. inese Korean or Japanese Language 5 Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA English 1 Press the MENU button 2 Push the joystick up down to select Other Functions 3 Select Language in a similar fashion 4 Use the joystick to select a language 5 Press SET to select the language and then press the MENU button to close the menu 28 Using the Menus Using the Menus In camera mode many of the camcorder s functions can be adjusted from the menu for general settings which opens after pressing the MENU button In MEDIA mode press the MENU button to open the menu for general settings or SET to open the clip menu for clip operations For details about the available menu options and settings refer to Menu Options LA 145 Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA MENU button Press to open the menu and then press again to close the menu after adjusting desired settings Joystick SET button Push the joystick to move the orange selection frame in the menu Then press the joystick itself SET button 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 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 P
158. ing If the SD card is removed the user memo will not be added to the clip Color Bars Audio Reference Signal Color Bars Audio Reference Signal You can have the camcorder generate and record color bars and a 1 kHz audio reference signal and output them from the HD SD SDI terminal ET only HDMI OUT terminal HD SD COMPONENT OUT terminal AV terminal and headphone terminal 83 1 Outputs color bars only Outputs audio reference signal only Operating modes CAMERA Recording Color Bars You can choose between SMPTE standard definition color bars Type 1 and ARIB multi format HDTV color bars Type 2 1 Open the color bars Type submenu PER Camera Setup Color Bars Type 2 Select Type 1 SMPTE or Type 2 ARIB and then press SET 3 Open the Enable submenu to activate the color bars Type 1 DAR Camera Setup Color Bars Enable 4 Select On and then press SET e The selected color bars appear on the screen and will be recorded when you press the START STOP button PM Camera Setup Color Bars Type AY Camera Setup e Turning the camcorder off or changing the operating mode to MEDIA Color Bars mode will deactivate the color bars e Alternatively you can set an assignable button to Color Bars LZ 97 Enable to activate the color bars Off Recording an Audio Reference Signal The camcorder can output a 1 kHz audio reference signal with the color bars
159. ing to the desired level e Refer to Available Custom Picture Settings LA 102 for details on the various settings e Repeat steps 2 and 3 for other settings as necessary 4 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Renaming Custom Picture Files PAR Camera Setup 1 After selecting a file open the Rename submenu CP Edit File Rename Custom Picture e screen appears that displays the current file name with an orange selection frame on the first character Kz Edit File 2 Select an alphanumeric character or symbol then move B to the next field Rename e Change the rest of the name in the same way 3 Select Set and then press SET 4 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Protecting Custom Picture Files PM Camera Setup Protecting a custom picture file prevents its settings from being accidentally changed d j Custom Picture 1 After selecting a file open the Protect submenu amp Edit File Protect Edit File 2 Select Protect and then press SET e n the file selection list ler will appear next to the file name e To remove protection settings select Unprotect instead 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Protect Custom Picture Settings Transferring Custom Picture Files You can transfer custom picture files between the camcorder and SD card When the custom picture file is in the camcorder use Copy To S2 or Load From S2 depending on the operat
160. ion you wish to perform Similarly when the custom picture file is on an SD card use Copy To Cam or Load From Cam 101 Copying a File from the Camcorder to an SD Card 1 After selecting a file in the camcorder open the Copy To s2 submenu 2 Transfer File Copy To Sal 2 Select the file slot under which to save the file and then press SET e f there are available slots you can select New File to save the file in the first available slot 3 Select OK and then press SET e The currently selected file will be copied to the selected slot on the SD card overwriting the file in that slot 4 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Replacing a File in the Camcorder with a File on an SD Card 1 After selecting a file in the camcorder to replace open the Load From s3 submenu 2 Transfer File Load From sa 2 Select the file to transfer to the camcorder and then press SET 3 Select OK and then press SET e The file in the camcorder will be overwritten by the one on the SD card 4 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Copying a File from an SD Card to the Camcorder 1 After selecting a file on the SD card open the Copy To Cam submenu E Transfer File Copy To Cam 2 Select the file slot under which to save the file and then press SET 3 Select OK and then press SET e The currently selected file will be copied to the selected slot on the camcorder overwriting the file in that slot
161. 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 magnifying which enlarges the image on the screen You can use both functions simultaneously for greater effect You can also use the amp Other Functions Custom Function F Assist B amp W setting QA 107 to switch the screen to black 4 white while using the focus assistance functions Peaking LA LCD VF Setup The camcorder offers two peaking levels Select the level before activating peaking Select 1 Open the Select submenu under Peaking to select the peaking level under Peaking LA LCD VF Setup Select under Peaking 2 Select the desired level and then press SET Peaking 1 3 Open the Peaking submenu LA LCD VF Setup LA LCD VF Setup Peaking 4 Select On and then press SET Peaking e The peaking icon PEAK1 or PEAK2 appears and the outlines in the image will be emphasized Off i NOTES e Peaking appears only on the camcorder screen It will not appear on an external monitor connected to the camcorder e Peaking will not affect your recordings e You can set the color gain and frequency of the two peaking levels independently of each other e
162. is function separately for HD and SD output This setting will not affect your recordings HD Onscreen Disp SD Onscreen Disp Off 1 Open the HD Onscreen Disp or SD Onscreen Disp submenu E Video Setup HD Onscreen Disp or SD Onscreen Disp 2 Select On and then press SET appears on the right side of the screen when L LCD VF Setup Custom Display 2 Output Display is set to On i NOTES e Onscreen displays will not appear on an external monitor for SD output if Video Setup SD Output is set to Side Crop Audio Output Audio Output The camcorder can output audio from the HD SD SDI terminal ET only HDMI OUT terminal AV terminal or NQ headphone terminal When audio is output from the AV terminal or headphone terminal you can configure settings such as the output channel When audio is output from the AV terminal you can select the 129 output level Embedded Audio Embedded audio refers to the superimposing of the audio signal along with the video signal being output from the HD SD SDI terminal If you set the Video Setup SDI Output setting to HD or SD the camcorder will automatically embed audio Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA Synchronizing the Video with the Audio being Monitored LM Audio Setup When audio is output from the AV terminal or Q headphone terminal you can choose to synchronize the audio signal with the video signa
163. is may cause the picture to appear blurred To prevent this set the shutter speed to 1 100 or faster e When you set the camcorder to full auto mode LJ 42 the shutter speed mode will be set to auto except in slow amp fast motion recording mode e When the gain and aperture are set to manual and the shutter speed is not set to auto the exposure bar will appear on the screen Q 55 Flicker Reduction DM Camera Setup When recording under artificial light sources such as fluorescent mercury or halogen lamps the screen may flicker depending on the shutter speed To avoid the flicker select soeed mode and set the shutter speed to 1 50 or 1 100 or an equivalent value in angle mode Alternatively you can perform the following procedure to have the camcorder automatically detect and reduce flicker Available depending on the frame rate Flicker Reduction Off 1 Open the Flicker Reduction submenu DAR Camera Setup Flicker Reduction 2 Select Automatic and then press SET 08 Adjusting the Aperture Adjusting the Aperture You can affect the brightness of your recordings or change the depth of field by adjusting the aperture Increase the aperture value F8 so that objects that are close and far away will be in focus You can have the camcorder adjust the aperture automatically or you can manually adjust it to give you more control over your recording Operating modes CAMERA Automatic Aperture
164. it setting QA 107 to prevent the aperture from closing below the diffraction limit of the lens F8 0 When it is on the maximum aperture value is F8 0 When it is off you can fully close the aperture but aperture values that exceed the diffraction limit will appear in gray Using aperture values displayed in gray will cause diffraction blur Adjusting the Aperture e When you set the aperture value manually it is not retained if you activate automatic aperture control excluding full auto mode The aperture value set automatically by the camcorder will be retained when you switch back to manual aperture control e f the built in ND filter is activated the picture may become dark when you set a high aperture value In such case set the ND filter to Off and readjust the aperture e You can use the f Other Functions Custom Function I Ring Direction setting QA 107 to change the direction of the adjustment when you turn the manual ring e You can set the f Other Functions Custom Function ZR 2000 AE SHIFT setting EA 107 to Iris to change the aperture value using the AE SHIFT dial on the optional ZR 2000 Zoom Remote Controller Adjusting the AE Level Use the AE shift control to adjust AE level in order to darken or lighten the image You can select from 15 AE levels PM Camera Setup AE Shift 1 Open the AE Shift submenu DAR Camera Setup AE Shift 0 2 Select an AE level and then press
165. ks Delete All 0K Marks 2 Select OK and then press SET e All marks from clips on the selected CF card will be deleted e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation e While the OK marks are being deleted you can press SET to cancel Y Other Functions 3 When the confirmation message appears press SET Clip Operations Copying Clips You can copy clips from one CF card to the other The copied clips will retain their original name Copying a Single Clip 119 1 Select the desired clip and then press SET to open the clip menu 2 Select Copy Clip and then press SET e The clip information screen appears and it prompts you to confirm the operation 3 Select OK and then press SET e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation e While the clip is being copied you can press SET to cancel 4 When the confirmation message appears press SET e The selected clip is copied to the other CF card and the screen changes back to the clip index screen Copying All Clips t Other Functions 1 Open the Copy All Clips submenu fr Other Functions Clips Copy All Clips Clips 2 Select OK and then press SET e All of the clips on the selected CF card will be copied to the other CF Copy All Clips card e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation e While the clips are being copied you can press SET to cancel 3 When the confirmation message appears press SET Copying All Clips with an OK Mark
166. l Since Reset 1 Remaining recording time 2 Remaining recording time indicator 3 Battery life indicator ICP Data 1 3 Status Screen cavea mode 10 14741205 min gt J37 min F180 min 1 a gt 1 3 2 PRESET_C e 3 Normal 1 4 MP 0 L R 0 Black Gamma Lvl 0 6 mi On A On Off _ Skin Detail 7 a Selective NR Off Custom picture file name 4 99 Gamma LA 102 Master pedestal LL 102 Master black RGB levels J 103 Black gamma settings level range and point KA 103 6 Knee settings automatic slope point and saturation LZ 103 O1 R ND 4 Total operation time Q 155 5 Operation time since using Reset Hour Meter LL 155 00 00 27 15 P Low Key Satur Off Lvl 0 9 G0 BO Range 0 Point 0 Sip 0 P 95 Sat 40 HO C16 A16 Y16 HO C16 A16 Y16 7 Skin detail settings hue chroma area and Y level LL 104 8 Selective NR settings hue chroma area and Y level LZ 105 9 Low key saturation Q 103 10 Protected file LZ 100 Displaying the Status Screens ICP Data 2 3 Status Screen camera mode 14741205 min 00 00 27 15 P gt 37 min E 80 min 1 Data 2 3 Sharpness Lvl 0 HD Frq 0 HV BalO Lim 0 37 Knee Apt Gain 0 Slope 1 Ratio 0 Lvi Dpnd Lvl O Slope 0 Ofst 4 Coring Lvl 0 Ofst 0 Curve Depth 0 5 Noise Reduction Automatic 6 m Color Matrix Sel Normal 1 Gain ln G R 0 7 1 Sharpness settings level horizontal detai
167. l 4 Coring settings level offset curve and depth frequency horizontal vertical detail balance and LZ 104 limit LL 104 5 Noise reduction LL 104 2 Sharpness settings knee aperture gain and 6 Color matrix settings Select gain and phase ingredient ratio LL 104 LL 105 3 Level depend settings level slope and offset 7 Color matrix settings R G G R B R R B G B LD 104 and B G Q 105 ICP Data 3 3 Status Screen cawera mode 1444 205 min 00 00 27 15 P A37 min El 80 min Data 3 3 White Bal RGain O GGain 0 BGain 0 Color Correction P O 16 Lvl 0 0 Area B Setting P O 1 Area B Revision Lvl 0 10 Clip At 100 Off Lvl 0 Press f 1 White balance RGB gain LA 105 6 Area B revision settings level and phase LL 106 2 Color correction LL 106 7 Clip at 100 LA 106 3 Area settings phase chroma area and Y level 8 Setup level and press LZ 106 LL 106 4 Area A revision settings level and phase Q 106 5 Area B settings phase chroma area and Y level LL 106 161 162 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your camcorder refer to this section Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists Power source The camcorder will not turn on or it turns off by itself The battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack Remove the battery pack and reattach it correctly Cannot charge the battery pack
168. l or have the camcorder output the audio in real time When the audio is N Audio Output output in real time there will be a slight delay Regardless of the setting however the audio and video signals recorded will be synchronized Monitor Delay Operating modes CAMERA Normal 1 Open the Monitor Delay submenu D Audio Setup Audio Output Monitor Delay 2 Select the desired option and then press SET Options Line Out Synchronizes the audio and video signals Normal Allows you to monitor the audio in real time Selecting the Audio Channel Audio Setu You can select the audio channel that is output from the AV terminal or Q pl headphone terminal Audio Output Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA Channel 1 Open the Channel submenu DN Audio Setup Audio Output Channel CH1 CH2 2 Select the desired option and then press SET 130 Audio Output Options CH1 CH2 Audio from CH1 is output from the left audio channel and audio from CH2 is output from the right audio channel CH1 CH1 Audio from CH1 is output from both the left and right audio channels CH2 CH2 Audio from CH2 is output from both the left and right audio channels AIl All Audio from CH1 and CH2 is mixed and output from both the left and right audio channels i NOTES e You can change the audio channel by setting an assignable button to Audio Output CH LA 97 Selecting the Output Level o
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170. larger number a new photo will be assigned a number one higher than that of the last photo on the SD card e We recommend using the Continu setting Menu Options Additional Information For details about how to select an item refer to Using the Menus LA 28 For details about each function see the reference page Menu items without a reference page are explained after the tables Setting options in boldface indicate default values Menu items not available appear grayed out To skip directly to the page of a specific menu PAR Camera Setup menu Custom picture CP Edit File settings D Audio Setup menu E Video Setup menu LA LCD VF Setup menu 00 00 TC UB Setup menu 00 00 User Bit Setup menu Y Other Functions menu T1 145 T1 146 rd 148 KO 149 KO 149 1152 LO 152 1152 PU Camera Setup menu camera mode only Menu item Submenu Setting options Ea Light Metering Backlight Standard Spotlight 59 AE Shift 2 0 1 5 1 25 1 0 0 75 0 5 0 25 59 0 0 25 0 5 0 75 1 0 1 25 1 5 2 0 AGC Limit Off 24 dB 21 dB 18 dB 15 dB 12 dB 9 dB 6 dB 3 dB 54 Gain L Fine Tuning 33 0 dB 24 0 dB 18 0 dB 12 0 dB 6 0 dB 3 0 dB 0 0 dB 3 0 dB 6 0 dB M Fine Tuning 33 0 dB 24 0 dB 18 0 dB 12 0 dB 6 0 dB 54 3 0 dB 0 0 dB 3
171. leshooting Horizontal bands appear on the screen This is a phenomenon typical of CMOS image sensors when recording under some types of fluorescent mercury or sodium lamps To reduce the symptoms set Camera Setup Flicker Reduction to Automatic 11 57 or set the shutter speed to 1 100 LA 56 This is not a malfunction Audio cannot be recorded The AUDIO IN switch is not set correctly J 77 An external microphone connected to the XLR terminal requires phantom power Set the XLR terminal switch to MIC 48V LU 79 Audio is recorded at an extremely low level The audio level switch is set to M and the recording level is set too low Check the audio level meter on the LCD screen and adjust the audio level correctly J 81 The microphone attenuator is on Turn off the microphone attenuator of the built in microphone or external microphone LU 78 Sound is distorted or is recorded at lower levels When recording near loud sounds such as fireworks shows or concerts sound may become distorted or it may not be recorded at the actual levels Activate the microphone attenuator of the built in microphone or external microphone LL 78 or adjust the audio recording level manually The picture is displayed correctly but there is no sound from the built in speaker Speaker volume is turned off Adjust the volume Q 115 If headphones are connected to the camcorder disconnect them Recording Media and Accessories
172. librate the picture for accurate color display under different lighting conditions There are 4 methods of setting the white balance Auto white balance The camcorder automatically adjusts the white balance to the optimal level Preset white balance Set the white balance to either Daylight 5 400 K or Tungsten 3 200 K Set color temperature Allows you to set the color temperature between 2 000 K and 15 000 K Custom white balance You can use a white object to measure the white balance and set it to one of two preset positions When recording under fluorescent lights we recommend using auto white balance or setting the custom white balance Operating modes CAMERA i NOTES e The settings in the Custom Picture Color Matrix and White Balance settings LL 99 take precedence over the white balance settings Auto White Balance The camcorder constantly adjusts the white balance automatically to achieve an optimal level The camcorder will adjust the white balance if the light source changes Press the WB button e The A icon appears next to the color temperature on the screen If another icon appears or no icons appear press the button again until the A icon appears e When you set the camcorder to full auto mode Q 42 auto white balance mode will be activated i NOTES e Custom white balance may provide better results in the following cases Changing lighting conditions Close ups Subjects in a
173. lor phase chroma area and Y level and corrects them when recording You can set the color correction for up to two different areas A and B Select Area Selects the area or areas to correct Available options are Area A Area B and Area A amp B Select Off to turn this setting off Default Off Area A Setting Determines the area in which colors will be corrected Phase Adjusts the color phase for area A This setting can be adjusted from O to 31 Default O Chroma Adjusts the color saturation for area A This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 31 Default 16 Area Adjusts the color range for area A This setting can be adjusted from O to 31 Default 16 Y Level Adjusts the brightness for area A This setting can be adjusted from O to 31 Default 16 Area A Revision Sets the amount of correction for area A Level Adjusts the amount of correction to the color saturation This setting can be adjusted from 50 to 50 Default O Phase Adjusts the amount of correction to the color phase This setting can be adjusted from 18 to 18 Default O Area B Setting Determines the area in which colors will be corrected Phase Adjusts the color phase for area B This setting can be adjusted from O to 31 Default O Chroma Adjusts the color saturation for area B This setting can be adjusted from O to 31 Default 16 Area Adjusts the color range for area B This setting can be adjusted from O to
174. me Code Signal Output 75 Recording Audio 77 Using the Built in or External Microphone Connected to the MIC Terminal 77 Using Line Input or an External Microphone Connected to an XLR Terminal 78 Adjusting the Audio Level 80 Monitoring the Audio with Headphones 81 Using Metadata 82 Setting a User Memo 82 Color Bars Audio Reference Signal 83 Recording Color Bars 83 Recording an Audio Reference Signal 83 Video Scopes 84 Displaying a Video Scope 84 Configuring the Waveform Monitor 84 Configuring the Edge Monitor 85 Adding Shot Marks while Recording 86 Reviewing a Recording 87 Special Recording Modes 88 Interval Recording Mode 88 Frame Recording Mode 89 Slow amp Fast Motion Mode 90 Pre recording Mode 91 Infrared Recording 93 Activating Infrared Mode 93 Using the Infrared Light 93 Optical Axis Shift 95 Using the Focal Length Guide 96 4 Customization 97 Assignable Buttons 97 Changing the Assigned Function 97 Using an Assignable Button 97 Custom Picture Settings 99 Selecting Custom Picture Files 99 Editing a Custom Picture File s Settings 100 Renaming Custom Picture Files 100 Protecting Custom Picture Files 100 Transferring Custom Picture Files 101 Embedding Custom Picture Settings in a Recording 102 Available Custom Picture Settings 102 Customizing Functions and Onscreen Displays 107 Customizing Functions 107 Customizing Onscreen Displays 108 Saving and Loading Camera Settings 109 Saving Camera Settings to an SD Card 109 Loading Ca
175. mera Settings from an SD Card 109 5 Playback 110 Playback 110 Clip Index Screen 110 Playing Back Clips 112 Onscreen Displays 113 Playback Controls 114 Adjusting the Volume 114 Adding Shot Marks during Playback 115 Clip Operations 116 Using the Clip Menu 117 Displaying Clip Information 117 Adding l0K Marks or lvl Marks 118 Deleting 0K Marks or M Marks 118 Copying Clips 119 Deleting Clips 120 Deleting the User Memo 120 Copying a Custom Picture File Embedded in a Clip 121 Displaying an Index Screen of Shot Marks 121 Displaying a Frame Index Screen of a Single Clip 122 Adding or Deleting Shot Marks from an Index Screen 122 Changing a Clio s Thumbnail 123 6 External Connections 124 Video Output Configuration 124 Video Output Configuration by Terminal 124 SD Output 125 Connecting to an External Monitor 126 Connection Diagram 126 Using the HD SD SDI Terminal 127 Using the HDMI OUT Terminal 127 Using the HD SD COMPONENT OUT Terminal 127 Using the AV Terminal 128 Superimposing Onscreen Displays to Appear on an External Monitor 128 Audio Output 129 Embedded Audio 129 synchronizing the Video with the Audio being Monitored 129 Selecting the Audio Channel 129 Selecting the Output Level of the AV Terminal 130 Saving Clips to a Computer 131 System Requirements 131 Installing and Uninstalling Canon XF Utility Windows 132 Installing and Uninstalling Canon XF Utility Mac OS 134 Viewing the Soft
176. mption 18 8 W Operating temperature O 40 C 32 104 F Dimensions W x H x D 121 x 148 x 250 mm 4 8 x 5 8 x 9 8 in excluding lens hood microphone holder unit grip belt e Weight camcorder body only 1 070 g 2 4 Ib 1 020 g 2 2 lb CA 930 Compact Power Adapter e Power supply 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz e Rated output consumption As a power adapter 8 4 V DC 2 0 A 46 VA 100 V 62 VA 240 V As a battery charger 8 4 V DC 1 5 2 0 A 40 VA 100 V 54 VA 240 V e Operating temperature O 40 C 32 104 F e Dimensions W x H x D 85 x 51 x 110 mm 3 8 x 2 0 x 4 3 in e Weight 240 g 8 5 oz 180 Specifications BP 925 Battery Pack Battery type Rechargeable lithium ion battery compatible with Intelligent System Rated voltage 7 4V DC Operating temperature O 40 C 32 104 F Battery capacity Typical 2 600 mAh Minimum 19 Wh 2 450 mAh Dimensions W x H x D 38 2 X 43 5 x 70 5 mm 1 5 x 1 7 x 2 8 in Weight 130 g 4 6 oz Weight and dimensions are approximate Errors and omissions excepted The information in this manual is verified as of May 2012 Subject to change without notice Index A Abroad using the camcorder 171 ACCESSOMES 6 4 3 8 Ghee 4G feat ARE MN 172 AEBe spot deta er Sateen actives ess 59 AS de RUN Sie E Far 54 PGC NOE SR io a ee he es aa 54 POC Ce tute O 58 PSDECUIALIO same da Eds ire 125 Assignable D
177. nly be operated at very close range replace the battery e The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is located under strong light Sources or direct sunlight Using a Tripod You can mount the camcorder on a tripod but do not use tripods with mounting screws longer than 5 5 mm 0 2 in as this may cause damage to the camcorder Using a Tripod with 3 8 Mounting Screws To use a tripod with 3 8 mounting screws first attach the optional TB 1 Tripod Adapter Base to the camcorder and then attach the tripod to the adapter base 1 Remove the tripod base from the camcorder e Remove the 4 screws and then remove the base 2 Attach the optional TB 1 Tripod Adapter Base e Firmly screw in the 4 screws 3 Attach the tripod e Firmly screw in the tripod screw e lfatripod has both a 1 4 screw and 3 8 mounting screw firmly screw in both Preparing Recording Media Preparing Recording Media The camcorder records clips to CompactFlash CF cards and photos to ss SD and SDHC memory cards The camcorder is equipped with two CF card slots Initialize recording media Q4 37 when you use them with this camcorder for the first time 35 The camcorder can record custom picture settings QJ 101 and camera settings QJ 109 on to an SD card To record a user a memo LL 82 with a clip use the supplied Canon XF Utility software to a create user memo file and save it to the SD card The camcorder can r
178. nly then connect it to the computer using a USB cable Troubleshooting File name error The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value Set Other Functions Photo Numbering to Reset and delete all the photos on the SD card Q 141 or initialize it 11 37 Invalid operation The following operations cannot be performed 167 e Adding a shot mark to a frame that already has a shot mark or to a clip in frame recording mode or interval recording A mode e Adding an mark to clip that already has an mark or adding a M1 mark to a clip that already has a M mark e In camera mode immediately reviewing a recording made in a special recording mode e Pressing the START STOP button when there is no CF card in the camcorder Media full CF card A and CF card B are full Delete some clips QJ 120 to free some space or replace a CF card Media is almost full The amount of available space on CF card A and CF card B combined is low Replace the CF card that is not selected No clips There are no clips on the CF card to play back Clips must be recorded Q 40 in order to play them back No photos There are no photos on the SD card to play back Photos must be taken Q 138 in order to view them No Shot Marks This message appears if shot marks in a clip were deleted from the Shot Mark index screen Press the INDEX button to return to the clip index screen Number of Shot Marks at maximum The shot mark could
179. ns include improved image stabilization LL 53 the option to add metadata to recordings LL 82 and the Intelligent System compatible battery pack LZ 173 Also optical axis shift QJ 95 and the focal length guide LL 96 have been added to aid in 3D shooting Table of Contents 1 Introduction 10 About this Manual 10 Conventions Used in this Manual 10 Supplied Accessories 12 Names of Parts 13 2 Preparations 22 Preparing the Power Supply 22 Using a Battery Pack 22 Turning the Camcorder On and Off 25 Date Time and Language Settings 26 Setting the Date and Time 26 Changing the Time Zone 26 Displaying the Date and Time while Recording 27 Changing the Language 27 Using the Menus 28 Selecting an Option from the Menu 28 Preparing the Camcorder 30 Attaching the Microphone Holder Unit 30 Attaching the Lens Hood 30 Dioptric Adjustment 30 Using the LCD Panel 31 Using the Viewfinder and LCD Screen Simultaneously 31 Adjusting the Viewfinder LCD Screen 31 Setting the Screen to Black amp White 32 Adjusting the Grip Belt 32 Attaching a Shoulder Strap 32 Removing and Attaching the Terminal Covers 33 Using the Wireless Controller 33 Using a Tripod 34 Preparing Recording Media 35 Inserting a CF Card 35 Checking the Status of the CF Card Slots 36 Removing a CF card 36 Inserting and Removing an SD Card 37 Initializing the Recording Media 37 Switching Between the CF Card Slots 38 Selecting the CF Card Recording Method 38 Checking the
180. nstant zoom speed that is selected Wireless controller supplied from the menu Remote control without variable zoom speed i Constant zoom speed control commercially available Remote control with variable zoom speed control optional ZR 2000 or ZR 1000 Zoom Remote Controller etc Based on zoom speed setting of the remote control Soft Zoom Control Soft zoom control allows you to start and or stop the zoom gradually 1 Open the Soft Zoom Control submenu DAR Camera Setup Zoom Soft Zoom Control 2 Select the desired option and then press SET Options Both Zoom starts and stops gradually Stop Zoom stops gradually Start Zoom starts gradually Off Use this setting if you do not intend to use soft zoom control PU Camera Setup Zoom Speed Level Normal PAR Camera Setup Zoom Wireless Controller 8 PAR Camera Setup Zoom Soft Zoom Control Off Using Optional Conversion Lenses Using Optional Conversion Lenses Attaching the optional TL H58 Tele converter increases the focal length of the camcorder by a factor of approximately 1 5 Attaching the optional PM Camera Setup WD H58W Wide converter decreases the focal length by a factor of approximately 0 8 When you attach a conversion lens perform the Conversion Lens procedure below to optimize the autofocus and minimum object distance for the particular lens Off Operating modes CAMER
181. o end This mode is not suitable for tilting and panning shots Dynamic IS and Standard IS are activated using the camera menu Powered IS is activated using an assignable button To activate Dynamic IS or Standard IS Operating modes CAMERA 1 Open the OIS Functions submenu DAR Camera Setup OIS Functions 2 Select Img Stab and then press SET e Select Off to turn off image stabilization 3 Open the Image Stabilizer submenu DAR Camera Setup Image Stabilizer 4 Select Dynamic or Standard and then press SET e The icon of the selected mode appears on the bottom of the screen To activate Powered IS By default assignable button 1 is set to Powered IS Press the button to activate Powered IS The Powered IS icon Wp appears on the bottom of the screen i NOTES e If you set an assignable button to Img Stab Q 97 you can press the button to turn the selected image stabilization method on or off e f the degree of camcorder shake is too high the image stabilizer may not be able to fully compensate e When you are using Dynamic mode the edges of the picture may be adversely affected such as ghosting artifacts and dark areas when compensating tor a high degree of camcorder shake e When the camcorder is mounted on a tripod turn off image stabilization e You can activate Powered IS even when image stabilization is turned off PL 03 04 Gain Gain The gain control
182. odes CAMERA 1 Open the Custom Display 1 or Custom Display 2 submenu LA LCD VF Setup Custom Display 1 or Custom Display 2 2 Select the desired onscreen display 3 Change the setting option and then press SET LA LCD VF Setup Custom Display 1 Custom Display 2 Saving and Loading Camera Settings Saving and Loading Camera Settings After you adjust settings in the menus you can save those settings on an SD card You can load those settings at a later date or on another XF105 or XF100 camcorder so that you can use that camcorder in the same exact way 109 Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA Saving Camera Settings to an SD Card 1 Open the Save To 52 submenu fr Other Functions Transfer Menu Save To Sal 2 Select OK and press SET e The current settings are saved to the SD card If the SD card already Save To Sa has camera settings on it they will be overwritten Y Other Functions Transfer Menu 3 When the confirmation screen appears press SET Loading Camera Settings from an SD Card N Y Other Functions Make sure an SD card with camera settings to be loaded is inserted in the camcorder Transfer Menu 1 Open the Load From 52 submenu fr Other Functions Transfer Menu Load From S3 Load From 53 2 Select OK and press SET e After the camcorder s current settings are replaced with the settings saved on the SD card the screen will turn
183. om the capacity listed on the CF card or SD card O O1 amp ND Displaying the Status Screens Video Status Screen 14711205 min INT STBY 00 00 27 15 P gt A37 min BELON Video 1 HDMI Status Off 2 Component Output HD SDI Output Status Off J E E Onscreen HD Off SD On 3 SD Output QUE ZE 6 Special Rec Interval Rec EE i Rec Frames Interval SSS lt 9 1 HDMI OUT terminal status LA 127 5 Superimposing onscreen displays to SD output 2 HD SD SDI terminal output setting BATA only A 128 Ra 127 6 SD output setting LZ 125 3 Superimposing onscreen displays to HD output 7 Special recording mode Q4 88 LD 128 8 Number of frames for interval recording mode 4 HD SD COMPONENT OUT terminal output status LZ 88 or frame recording mode 4 89 LQ 127 9 Interval length for interval recording mode 0 88 In mode only User Memo Status Screen camera mode 14711199 min 00 06 12 12 P APES gt E 80 min User Memo Name Documentary intro Creator R Jones III Location Los Angeles Description L A intro scene 2nd unit 1 User memo file name 4 Filming location 2 Clip title 5 Clip description 3 Camera operator 159 160 Displaying the Status Screens Battery Hour Meter Status Screen 4711205 min gt A37 min E 80 min Battery Hour Meter Remaining Recording Time 00 00 27 15 P 0 50 Battery Life OOO Maximum Hour Meter Tota
184. or 60P 2 6 12 Frame Rec Rec Frames When Frame Rate is 60i or 30P 1 3 6 9 0 7 When Frame Rate is 24P or 60P 89 2 6 12 Slow amp Fast Motion S amp F Frame Rate See footnote 3 O Clips Title Prefix AA to ZZ 9 Number setting Set Reset Delete Last Clip Cancel OK Copy All Clips Cancel OK o 119 Copy 0K Clips Cancel OK O 119 Delete All Clips Cancel 0K S o 120 153 154 Menu Options Menu item Submenu Setting options CAMERA MEDIA Ra Delete All OK Marks Cancel OK O 118 Rec Review Entire Clip Last 4 sec 87 Set Metadata User Memo Off list of user memo files 82 Country Code Letters A to Z numbers 0 to 9 plus sign Organization minus sign colon space o a X User Code SDI Rec Command ET only On Off Photo Numbering Reset Continu o 144 Add CP File To Clip On Off E i To Photo 0n Off Delete All Photos Cancel OK o 142 Custom Function Shockless Gain Fast Normal Slow Off Shockless WB On Off AE Response Fast Normal Slow Iris Limit On Off l Ring Direction Reverse Normal F Ring Direction Reverse Normal Z Ring Direction Reverse
185. ord There was an encoder error Turn off the camcorder and back on again Then remove the CF card being used and reinsert it Alternatively replace the CF card If this does not solve the problem consult a Canon Service Center Cannot switch CF card slots The SLOT SELECT button was pressed while the camcorder is recording Wait until recording is finished to change the selected CF card slot CF A CF B Buffer overflow Recording was stopped The data transfer rate was too high for the CF card in use and the recording was stopped Use a recommended card 10 35 CF A CF B Cannot restore Could not recover data on the CF card Save your clips QJ 131 and initialize the CF card 0 37 CF A CF B error The CF card cannot be recognized or cannot be accessed Check that the CF card is inserted correctly and not malfunctioning CF A CF B Management data is not supported and will be deleted This message may appear if you insert into the camcorder a CF card that was initialized by another Canon professional camcorder Check the content of the CF card CF A CF B Management file error Cannot record Cannot record because the camcorder cannot write to the file control information This may occur if the files on the CF card were accessed using another device Save your clips LL 131 and initialize the CF card LA 37 e During double slot recording both CF A and CF B will appear in the message CF A CF B Media full CF card
186. order to full auto mode In full auto mode the camcorder automatically sets the iris gain shutter speed and white balance The camcorder will continuously adjust the brightness and white balance automatically In full auto mode however the autofocus will not be turned on The light metering mode Q 59 will be set to Standard the AE level 1 59 will be set to 0 and the AGC limit 1J 54 will be set to Off 24 dB Locking Buttons Moving the CAMERA switch to amp will lock the following buttons IRIS GAIN SHUTTER WB 124 AF MF Doing so will also lock the settings of the corresponding functions This is useful in preventing settings from being changed due to inadvertently pressing one of the buttons FULL AUTO M CAMERA About Clips When the camcorder records a clip it also assigns a 6 character clip name consisting of a 2 letter prefix and 4 numerals for example AA0001 The numerals increase every time a clip is recorded You can set the initial clio name in advance using the Other Functions Clips Title Prefix and Number Setting settings You cannot change the clip name after the clip is recorded The video file stream in a clip will be split approximately every 2 GB for clips with a long recording time Even in such case playback will be continuous i NOTES e f you are recording with two CF cards and the CF card you are using becomes full while recording the clip will continue
187. oto is also protected Photos can be protected from the photo playback screen or Photos index screen Operating modes MEDIA Protecting a Photo from the Playback Screen 1 Display the photo to be protected e Refer to Viewing Photos LA 140 2 Press SET to open the photo menu 3 Select Protect and then press SET e To remove protection settings from a protected photo select Unprotect instead e The screen prompts you to confirm the operation 4 Select OK and then press SET e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation e The selected photo is protected and le appears on the bottom left portion of the screen e f a custom picture file is embedded in the photo it is also protected Protecting a Photo from the Index Screen 1 Open the Photos Index Screen e Refer to Viewing Photos LA 140 2 Move the orange selection frame to the photo to be protected 3 Press SET to open the photo menu 4 Select Protect and then press SET e To remove protection settings from a protected photo select Unprotect instead e The screen prompts you to confirm the operation Photo Operations 5 Select OK and then press SET e The selected photo is protected and le appears next to the photo s thumbnail e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation e f a custom picture file is embedded in the photo it is also protected 143 important e Initializing an SD card will permanently erase all the data it contains incl
188. p Then you can activate the desired gain level using the GAIN button Gain 1 Open the Gain submenu l E DAR Camera Setup Gain ly da 2 Select L M or H and then press SET H 12 0 dB 3 Select the desired gain level e To fine tune the gain select Fine Tuning and then select the desired gain level e Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set other preset levels as necessary Available Gain Levels Setting Description 6 0 dB 3 0 dB For the lowest noise recording when recording indoor low light or low contrast scenes 0 0 dB For lifelike night scenes or scenes under artificial lighting 3 0 dB 6 0 dB 12 0 dB 18 0 dB 24 0 dB 33 0 dB Increases the brightness in indoor or low light scenes that are especially dark Fine Tuning 0 0 to 24 0 dB Select Fine Tuning to adjust the gain in 0 5 dB increments Applying the Assigned Gain Level Press the GAIN button e Each time you press the button the gain will change in the following sequence AGC gt L gt M gt H The camcorder s gain level will change accordingly Exposure Bar 00 00 00 00 AF CH1 CH2 CH1 dB 4030 20 10 0 CH2 A5000 K E m F1 8 LO 0 dB 1 60 Exposure bar When the gain and aperture are set to manual and the shutter speed is not set to auto the exposure bar will appear on the screen The exposure bar indicates the approximate exposure adjustment within a range of 2 EV Beyond this range the indicator will flash Gi N
189. r Press the button the next clip Wireless controller Press the button Skip to the beginning of Camcorder Press the 4 button the current clip Wireless controller Press the lt button Camcorder Press the button twice PAP MIE PrEVIOUS Cup Wireless controller Press the lt button twice Camcorder Press the P T button RETN LO pay OAK OGE Wireless controller Press the TE button i NOTES e There is no audio during any of the playback types listed in the previous table e During some special playback modes you may notice some anomalies blocky video artifacts banding etc in the playback picture e During frame advance playback advances 0 2 seconds when the resolution frame rate is 1280x720 24P or 1280x720 60P and 0 5 seconds for other configurations e The speed indicated on the screen is approximate Adjusting the Volume During playback audio will come from the monaural built in speaker or headphones When you connect headphones to the headphone terminal the built in soeaker will be muted Adjusting the Headphone Volume Follow the procedure below to adjust the headphone volume Alternatively you can adjust the volume using the CUSTOM dial 11 47 1 Open the Headphone Volume submenu M Audio Setup Audio Output Headphone Volume 2 Select the desired level and then press SET e Select Off to mute the audio D Audio Setup Audio Output He
190. r is in autofocus mode Proceed to step 2 ZOOM FOCUS IRIS ND 2 Press the AF MF button toc 3 Turn the manual ring to adjust the focus Adjusting the Focus i NOTES e Using the subject distance display on the screen When the camcorder switches out of autofocus mode or when you adjust the focus with the manual ring the approximate subject distance is displayed on the screen for approximately 3 seconds 49 Use the subject distance display as an estimate when the distance reading is not considered very precise O for a particular zoom range it will be displayed in gray co indicates infinity focus and oo indicates over infinity focus You can change the units of distance between meters and feet using the f Other Functions Custom Function Obj Dist Unit setting A 107 The correct subject distance will not be displayed when the optional WD H58W Wide converter or TL H58 Tele converter is attached e You can use the manual ring to adjust the focus while you are operating the zoom When the camcorder is initially in autofocus mode it will return to autofocus mode after you manually adjust the focus You can set the response sensitivity of the manual ring using the f Other Functions Custom Function F Ring Control setting LZ 107 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
191. r the sharpness level This setting can be adjusted from O to 50 Default O Ingredient Ratio Changing this ratio allows you to affect the balance between resolution and the reduction of jagged edges Higher values emphasize resolution while lower values emphasize the reduction of jagged edges This setting can be adjusted from 50 to 50 Default O Noise Reduction Reduces the amount of noise that appears in the image Select Automatic to have the camcorder adjust the noise automatically Otherwise select a level from 1 lowest level to 8 highest level or select Off to turn the noise reduction off Default Automatic Skin Detail The camcorder applies a softening filter to areas in the picture with skin tones to give a more pleasant appearance By changing these settings you can determine what areas will be detected as skin tones A zebra pattern will appear over areas on the LCD screen that are detected as having skin tones Effect Level Adjusts the level of the filter The available options are Off Low Middle and High Default Off Hue Adjusts the hue for detection of skin tones This setting can be adjusted from 16 to 16 Default O Custom Picture Settings Chroma Adjusts the color saturation for detection of skin tones This setting can be adjusted from O to 31 Default 16 Area Adjusts the color range for detection of skin tones This setting can be adjusted from O to 31 Default 16
192. rackets are used to refer to menu options as they are displayed on screen When the camcorder is in mode you can review the last clip that 1_Onen the Rec Reviewl submenu to set the review length e When you are using a special recording mode A 88 you cannot review a clip e f the camcorder switched CF cards during a recording the camcorder will play back the clip on the CF card Reviewing a Recording f Other Functions V Rec Review Last 4 sec Allows you to review just the last 4 seconds of the clip The arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections For a detailed explanation on how to use the menus refer to Using the Menus LA 28 For a concise summary of all available menu options and settings refer to the appendix Menu Options LA 145 11 12 Supplied Accessories Supplied Accessories The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder CA 930 Compact Power Adapter Microphone holder unit BP 925 Battery Pack DC 930 DC Cable incl power cord incl terminal cover CTC 100 S Component Lens Hood Lens Cap WL D6000 Wireless Controller Cable incl CR2025 Lithium Battery SS 1200 Shoulder Strap Canon XF Utilities Disc The Canon XF Utilities Disc includes software for saving and managing clips on a computer For details on installing the software refer to Saving Clips to a Computer 11 131 For more information on the functions refer to the Canon XF Utility Ins
193. rating modes CAMERA 1 Set an assignable button to Photo L 97 e This step is not necessary if you are using the wireless controller 2 Press the assignable button to take a photo e Alternatively press the PHOTO button on the wireless controller e The icon and the number of available photos appear on the upper right portion of the screen e f a custom picture file is selected it will be recorded with the photo e The SD card access indicator will flash as the photo is being recorded Capturing Photos in MEDIA Mode You can capture a photo from a clip during playback pause To capture a photo set an assignable button to Photo first or use the wireless controller Operating modes 1 Set an assignable button to Photo LL 97 e This step is not necessary if you are using the wireless controller 2 Select the desired clip and press the B E button to start playback 3 Pause the playback at the point you want to capture 4 Press the assignable button to capture a photo e Alternatively press the PHOTO button on the wireless controller e The screen will momentarily turn black as if a camera shutter had released e The icon and the number of available photos appear on the upper right portion of the screen e The SD card access indicator will flash as the photo is being recorded 5 Press the M button to stop playback Taking Photos imeortant e Observe the following precautions while the SD card access indicator is flashin
194. re has been uninstalled The software has been successfully uninstalled appears 3 Click OK Uninstalling Canon XF MPEG2 Decoder 1 In the Control Panel open Programs and Features Windows Vista Windows 7 or Add or Remove Programs Windows XP e A list of installed programs appears 2 Select Canon XF MPEG2 Decoder 3 Click Uninstall Uninstall Change Windows Vista Windows 7 or Change Remove Windows XP 4 Follow the onscreen instructions This may be Add or Remove Programs depending on how the Control Panel is displayed Uninstalling Canon XF Plugin for Avid Media Access or Canon XF Plugin 64 for Avid Media Access 1 In the Control Panel open Programs and Features Windows Vista Windows 7 or Add or Remove Programs Windows XP e A list of installed programs appears 2 Select the desired plugin 3 Click Uninstall Uninstall Change Windows Vista Windows 7 or Change Remove Windows XP 4 Follow the onscreen instructions This may be Add or Remove Programs depending on how the Control Panel is displayed Uninstalling the Instructions for Avid s NLE Software Plugins 1 From the Start menu open All Programs Canon Utilities Desired plugin Uninstall Canon XF Plugin for Avid Media Access Instruction Manual or Canon XF Plugin 64 for Avid Media Access Instruction Manual 2 When the confirmation screen appears click Yes and then click OK Installing and Uninstalling Canon XF
195. ress the MENU button e 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 e The orange selection frame will appear on a menu item in the submenu e Press the CANCEL button push the joystick left or select to return to the previous submenu 4 Push the joystick up down to select the desired menu item e f 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 e AB mark next to a menu item indicates another submenu Repeat steps 3 and 4 5 Push the joystick right or press SET e The orange selection frame will appear on a setting option e 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 e Depending on the menu item additional selections may be necessary 7 Press the MENU button to close the menu Using the Menus i NOTES e Unavailable items may appear grayed out e Pressing the MENU button at any time closes the menu e When using the wireless controller use the A Y lt and SET buttons in the same way as the camcorder s joystick e You can check the current settings on the status screens Q 156 29
196. rip into the opening to attach the terminal cover Gi NOTES e f the connecting strip is difficult to grasp use a pair of tweezers or similar tool Using the Wireless Controller Inserting the Battery Insert the supplied CR2025 lithium button battery into the wireless controller before use 1 Press the tab in the direction of the arrow and pull out the battery holder 2 Place the lithium button battery with the side facing up G 3 Insert the battery holder Activating the Wireless Controller fr Other Functions By default the wireless controller is activated If it has been deactivated Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA 1 Open the Wireless Controller submenu fr Other Functions Wireless Controller 2 Select On and then press SET Gi NOTES e You can also activate the wireless controller by setting an assignable button to Wireless Controller LZ 97 34 Preparing the Camcorder Using the Wireless Controller to Operate the Camcorder When using the wireless controller point it at the camcorder s remote sensor When the wireless controller s buttons are operated the camcorder s tally lamps will illuminate i NOTES e When you use the START STOP button or ZOOM buttons on the wireless controller you must press the record enable button simultaneously with the desired button e When the camcorder cannot be operated with the wireless controller or when it can o
197. s Switching Between External Microphone and Line Input 1 Set the AUDIO IN switch of the desired channel to EXT 2 Set the XLR terminal switch of the desired channel to LINE or MIC e 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 e When using the XLR terminal to record to only one channel use the CH1 input terminal and set the XLR terminal switch for CH1 to LINE MIC or MIC 48V Selecting the Recording Channel You can select to which channel the camcorder will record audio 1 Open the XLR Rec Channel submenu D Audio Setup Audio Input XLR Rec Channel 2 Select the desired option and then press SET Options CH1 Records audio to each channel separately Audio input into CH1 is recorded to channel 1 while audio input into CH2 is recorded to channel 2 CH1 CH2 Audio input into CH1 is recorded to both channels Audio input into CH2 will not be recorded Adjusting the External Microphone s Sensitivity You can adjust the external microphone s sensitivity if the XLR terminal switch is set to MIC or MIC 48V 1 Open the desired XLR terminal s sensitivity submenu M Audio Setup Audio Input XLR1 Mic Trimming or XLR2 Mic Trimming 2 Select the desired level and then press SET Available Sensitivity Levels 12 d
198. s Video noise appears on a nearby TV screen When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is located keep a distance between the compact power adapter and the power or antenna cables of the TV Playback looks fine on the camcorder but there is no image on the external monitor The camcorder is not connected correctly to the external monitor Make sure you are using the correct connection LD 126 The video input on the external monitor is not set to the video terminal to which you connected the camcorder Select the correct video input Troubleshooting There is no sound from the external monitor When connecting the camcorder to an external monitor using the CTC 100 S Component Cable make sure to connect also the audio connections using the white and red plugs of the optional STV 250N Stereo Video Cable The camcorder is connected using a commercially available HDMI cable but there is no picture or sound from the external monitor 165 Disconnect the HDMI cable and then restore the connection or turn the camcorder off and then on again The computer does not recognize the camcorder even though the camcorder is connected correctly Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder After a short while turn it on again and restore the connection Connect the camcorder to a different USB port on the computer List of Messages Refer to this section if a message appears on the screen The message will be displayed in
199. s aspect ratios to help you keep your shot within that area Available options for Aspect Ratio are 2 35 1 1 85 1 1 75 1 1 66 1 14 9 13 9 and 4 3 i NOTES e If you set an assignable button to Markers Q1 97 you can press the button to activate or deactivate the onscreen markers Displaying Zebra Patterns CA LCD VF Setup This camcorder has a zebra pattern feature that shows black and white diagonal stripes over areas that are overexposed This is displayed only Select on the screen and will not affect your recordings There are two types of under Zebral zebra patterns and you can display both simultaneously Zebra 1 lets you identify areas within a certain range 5 of a specified level while zebra 2 lets you identify areas that are over a specified level When you display Zebra 1 both simultaneously and they overlap only zebra 1 will be displayed in those areas 1 Open the zebra pattern Select submenu LA LCD VF Setup Select under Zebral 2 Select Zebra 1 Zebra 2 or Zebra 142 and then press SET 3 Open the zebra level submenu LA LCD VF Setup Zebra 1 Level or Zebra 2 Level 4 Select a zebra level and then press SET 5 Open the Zebra submenu LA LCD VF Setup Zebra 6 Select On to activate the selected zebra pattern i NOTES e If you set an assignable button to Zebra LL 97 you can press the button to activate the selected zebra pattern e You
200. screen imrortanr e Observe the following precautions while the SD card access indicator is flashing Failure to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not remove the SD card e The following photos may not be displayed correctly Photos not recorded with this camcorder Photos created or edited on a computer Photos whose file names have been changed Photo Operations Photo Operations You can use the photo menu to protect or unprotect a photo delete a photo or copy a custom picture file embedded in a photo You can display the photo menu from the Photos index screen or photo playback screen 141 Using the Photo Menu 1 From the Photos index screen select a photo and then press SET e f you are viewing a photo simply press SET e The photo menu appears Available functions depend on the photo s settings 2 Select the desired function and then press SET Deleting Photos You can delete a photo you no longer need When you do so however the custom picture file embedded in it will also be deleted Photos can be deleted one at a time from the photo playback screen or Photos index screen Operating modes MEDIA Deleting a Photo from the Playback Screen 1 Display the photo to be deleted LZ 140 2 Press SET to open the photo menu 3 Select Delete and then press SET e The screen prompts you to confirm the operation 4 Select OK an
201. switch and move it to Ce mme o CAMERA 71S e The camcorder turns on in mode and enters record pause mode e The access indicator for the CF card slot selected for recording illuminates in red and then changes to green Recording Video 2 Press the START STOP button to begin recording e Recording starts The front and rear tally lamps illuminate and the recording indicator REC appears on the screen e You can use the START STOP button on the side grip or handle e When you use the wireless controller press the START STOP button and the record enable button simultaneously 3 Press the START STOP button to pause the recording e The clip is recorded to the CF card and the camcorder enters record pause mode The tally lamps will also go out Clip refers to one movie unit from the point you press the START STOP button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording You can also include custom picture settings QJ 99 and metadata QJ 82 with the clip START sa TO a imeortant e Observe the following precautions while the CFE or CFE access indicator is illuminated in red Failure to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not open the CF card slot cover of the CF card slot being accessed and remove the CF card Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder e Be sure to save your recordings regularly LL 131 especially after making important recordings C
202. t is turned off Lithium Button Battery WARNING e The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled e Do not disassemble modify immerse in water heat above 100 C 212 F or incinerate the battery Replace with a CR2025 battery made by Panasonic Hitachi Maxell Sony Sanyo or with Duracell2025 Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion Do not insert the battery into the mouth If swallowed seek medical assistance immediately The battery case may break and the battery fluids may cause internal injuries Keep the battery out of the reach of children Do not recharge short circuit or insert the battery in the wrong direction Dispose of the used battery according to applicable recycling regulations e Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools as this will cause a short circuit e Wipe the battery with a clean dry cloth to ensure proper contact e For CA USA only Included lithium battery contains Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate for details Disposal When you delete data on the recording media only the file allocation table is altered and stored data is not physically erased When disposing of or giving the recording media to another person initialize it using the Initialize Media option for CF cards or Complete initialization option for SD cards LA 37 Fill it up
203. t need to perform the rest of this Preset procedure If you selected Preset and would like to set the time code initial value see the following section Setting the Time Code s Initial Value Mode 00 00 TC UB Setup 3 After you select Preset open the time code Run submenu 00 00 TC UB Setup Time Code Run Time Code 4 Select the desired option and then press SET Options Run Preset After you select this option select a Run option With Rec Run the time code runs only when recording and clips on the same CF Rec Run card will have a continuous time code with Free Run the time code runs regardless of the camcorder s operation You can also choose to set the time codes initial value for either Run option Regen The time code runs while recording Use this running mode to continue with the last recorded time code on the media Setting the Time Code s Initial Value 00 00 TC UB Setup If you set the running mode to Preset you can set the initial value of the time code Time Code 1 Open the time code Setting submenu 00 00 TC UB Setup Time Code Setting Setting 2 Select Set and then press SET e The time code setting screen appears with an orange selection frame indicating the hours e To reset the time code to 00 00 00 00 select Reset instead 3 Select the hours and then move P to minutes Setting the Time Code 4 Change the rest of the fields minu
204. t that is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder Gi NOTES e We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 C and 30 C 50 F and 86 F Outside the temperature range of O C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F charging will not start If there is a malfunction with the compact power adapter or battery pack the charge indicator will go out and charging will stop DISP BATT For handling precautions regarding the battery pack refer to Battery Pack LA 168 Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally Therefore charge them on the day of use or the day before to ensure a full charge e We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need The first time you use a battery pack fully charge it and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is completely exhausted Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording time will be displayed accurately Repeatedly charging and discharging the battery pack will eventually shorten its battery life When you are using the supplied BP 925 or optional BP 955 or BP 975 Battery Pack you can check the battery life on the Battery Hour Meter status screen Q 160 or the battery information screen press the BATT button while the camcorder is turned off Fully charging the battery pack and then discharging it will give you a more accurate reading e USA and Canada only The Lithium ion polymer b
205. ta 1 3 14 13 12411 1 Thumbnail of the selected clip 7 mark vi mark LZ 118 2 Shot mark 1 86 8 Embedded custom picture file LL 99 3 Recording date and time 9 Time code of the last frame in clip 4 Clip name LQ 42 10 Clip duration 5 Bit rate and resolution LL 46 11 Time code of the first frame in clip 6 Special recording mode Frame rate LZ 88 For 12 Time code of the clip thumbnail slow amp fast motion recording mode the shooting 13 Thumbnail of the next clip and playback frame rates will be displayed 14 Thumbnail of the previous clip Displaying the User Memo When displaying the Clip Info screen of a clip that has an embedded user memo push the joystick up to display it Push the joystick down to return to the Clip Info screen Displaying Custom Picture Settings When displaying the Clip Info screen of a clip that has a custom picture file recorded with it push the joystick down to display the first of three screens with the clip s custom picture settings CP Data 1 3 screen Push the joystick down to switch the ICP Data 2 3 screen gt CP Data 3 3 screen gt User Memo screen gt Clip Info screen 118 Clip Operations Adding 0k Marks or lv Marks If you add an OK mark 0K or check mark Mi to a clip you can later display an index screen that shows only the clips with an 0K mark or only the clips with a V mark Furthermore you cannot delete clips with an 0K mark so you can us
206. ta 3 3 161 Does not appear in the Photos index screen Camera Status Screen camera mode qvama 206 min gt 37 min E 80 min L 0 0 dB M Off 24 dB Speed Instant Speed Level Displaying the Status Screens 00 00 27 15 P 1 10 197 6 0 dB Focus Limit Face AF Normal Soft Zoom Control Off Gain QA 54 Gain limit LL 54 Autofocus mode LZ 50 Soft zoom control QQ 146 Grip zoom rocker setting LL 64 Zoom speed of handle zoom rocker LL 65 O O1 ND Buttons Remote Status Screen aga 199 min APES gt B 80 min Buttons Remote Assign Button Standard IS Zebra WFM LCD 1 Magnificaiton NONE NONE NONE 1 Assignable buttons 1 to 10 Q 97 2 Custom key dial LL 47 Variable Constant 8 7 Flicker reduction QQ 57 8 Focus limit Q 52 9 Face AF LU 51 10 Zoom speed level 1 64 11 Zoom speed of grip zoom rocker LL 64 12 Zoom speed of wireless controller Q4 65 00 06 12 12 P 8 NONE 9 NONE 10 NONE A mr Normal Iris ND Infrared IR Light Wireless Controller On 3 3 Wireless controller LZ 33 In mode only buttons 1 to 4 and Wireless Controller appear Displaying the Status Screens Audio Status Screen In CAMERA mode dumm 199 min 00 06 12 12 P APES gt E180 min 158 Int Mic Low Cut Off Int Mic Att Off Int Mic Sensitivity Normal XLR Rec Channel XLR ALC Link Separat
207. te the infrared light e When you activate Infrared mode autofocus will also be activated automatically You can change the focus to manual focus during DM Camera Setup Infrared mode however e Depending on the light source autofocus may not work well Infrared Monochrome White Using the Infrared Light DM Camera Setup You can turn the infrared light on and off using an assignable button or the CUSTOM button Infrared 1 Open the Light submenu DM Camera Setup Infrared Light Light 2 Select a desired option and then press SET Toggle Options Toggle Allows you to turn the infrared light on and off using an assignable button or the CUSTOM button Set an assignable button LZ 97 or CUSTOM button LA 47 to IR Light in advance Always On The infrared light is always on while the camcorder is in Infrared mode Always Off The infrared light is always off 94 Infrared Recording i NOTES e When the camcorder is in Infrared mode the following adjustments are made automatically Gain shutter speed and aperture are set to auto Autofocus is set to Normal AF Light metering AE level AGC limit white balance and custom picture cannot be set ND filter cannot be activated e When switching the camcorder to Infrared mode do not point the lens at strong sources of light or heat The camcorder s sensitivity to such sources is much higher than when shooting video normally I
208. tes seconds frame in the same way e Press the CANCEL button to close the screen without setting the time code 5 Select Set to close the screen e f the running mode is set to Free Run the time code will start running from the value set in steps 2 to 4 71 Selecting Drop or Non Drop Frame 00 00 TC UB Setup You can select between a drop frame DF or non drop frame NDF time code depending on how you plan to use your recording When the Time Code fr Other Functions Frame Rate setting is set to 24P the time code will be set to non drop frame DF NDF 1 Open the DF NDF submenu 00 00 TC UB Setup Time Code DF NDF DF 2 Select DF or NDF and then press SET e The time code s 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 Putting the Time Code Display on Hold If you set an assignable button to Time Code Hold A 97 you can freeze the display of the time code While the time code display is put on hold H will appear on the screen next to the time code The time code continues to run normally while the time code display is on hold When you resume the time code display the current time code will be displayed The time code signal output from the HD SD SDI terminal ET only or GENLOCK TC terminal ETE only will not be put on hold The time code superimposed on the video
209. th Additionally up to 10 seconds will be deleted from the end of clips on the CF card e In some cases data may not be recovered such as when the FAT32 file system is corrupted or the CF card is physically damaged e While you are recording you can recover data on the CF card that is not being recorded to 39 40 Recording Recording Video This section explains the recording basics Before you begin recording make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly Record for approximately 6 minutes at 50 Mbps Q 46 Should the camcorder fail to operate correctly refer to Troubleshooting LA 162 For details on recording audio refer to Recording Audio LA 77 Operating modes CAMERA Preparing to Record Eons Cap ewe 1 Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder Q 23 2 Insert a CF card into a CF card slot 0 35 e Insert another CF card into the other CF card slot to use relay recording LL 39 or double slot recording LY 39 3 Remove the lens cap 4 Adjust the viewfinder i NOTES e The camcorder can add a user memo LL 82 to a clip as you record It can be used to store information such as the clip name camera operator and filming location However you must set the user memo before recording e You can attach commercially available accessories to the handle by using the socket for 1 4 mounting Screws Recording CAMERA OFF MEDIA 1 Hold down the button on the
210. th a clip ND Filter Displays the ND filter icons NDA NDA NDA when set to Or Focus Mode Displays the focus mode icon G43 MV MW when set to On Object Distance Controls when the distance to the subject is displayed Always On Always appears on the screen Normal Appears only when operating the focus Full Auto Lock Displays the full auto icon MEMS and lock icon LOCK when set to On Infrared Displays Infrared and infrared light icons HE korr when set to On White Balance Displays the white balance indicator when set to On Exposure Displays the exposure bar when set to On Iris Displays the aperture setting when set to On Gain Displays the gain setting when set to On Shutter Displays the shutter soeed setting when set to On Conversion Lens Displays the WD H58W icon WIN and TL H58 icon fH when set to On Tele converter Displays the digital tele converter icon 6 0x 3 0x 1 5x when set to On Peaking Displays the peaking icon PEAK1 or PEAK2 when set to On Magnification Displays the screen magnification icon MAGN when set to On indicating that the image on the screen is being magnified OIS Functions Displays the image stabilizer icons WHY 5 and axis shift icon EF when set to On Custom Display 2 settings Remaining Battery Controls when the remaining battery indicator appears Warning Appears only when th
211. the f Other Functions Clock Set Date Time setting 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 Y Other Functions Time Zone Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA UTC 05 00 New York 1 Press the MENU button 2 Push the joystick up down to select f Other Functions and then press SET 3 Select Time Zone in a similar fashion 4 Push the joystick up down to change the time zone 5 Press SET to set the time zone and then press the MENU button to close the menu Date Time and Language Settings Displaying the Date and Time while Recording CZ LCD WF Setup You can display the date and time in the lower left of the screen Custom Display 2 Operating modes CAMERA 1 Press the MENU button sll 2 Push the joystick up down to select L LCD VF Setup Off 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 e Select Off to record without displaying the date and time 5 Press SET and then press the MENU button to close the menu Changing the Language ging guag Y Other Functions You can change the language in which onscreen messages are displayed The default language is English but you can select German Spanish L D French Italian Polish Russian Simplified Ch
212. the audio input independently for channel 1 and channel 2 Operating modes CAMERA Using the Built in or External Microphone Connected to the MIC Terminal Follow the step below when you use the built in microphone or an external microphone with a 3 5 mm plug attached to the MIC terminal You can use the microphone attenuator for either type of microphone If you are using the built in microphone you can also use the low cut filter and select the sensitivity INT 3 s EXT INT EXT AUDIO IN CH2 Set the AUDIO IN switch of the desired channel to INT e f you connect a microphone to the MIC terminal while the AUDIO IN switch is set to INT the camcorder will switch automatically from the built in microphone to the external microphone Configuring the Built in Microphone s Low Cut Filter Audio Setup 1 Open the Int Mic Low Cut submenu D Audio Setup Audio Input Int Mic Low Cut 2 Select the desired option and then press SET Audio Input Int Mic Low Cut Options Off For recording audio under usual conditions Off LC1 For recording mainly people s voices LC2 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 Selecting the Built in Microphone s Sensitivity D Audio Setup
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214. thumbnail e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation Clip Operations Deleting a Shot Mark 1 Open the Shot Mark index screen or Expand Clip index screen 2 Select the desired frame thumbnail and then press SET to open the clip menu 3 Select Del Shot Mark 1 or Del Shot Mark 2 and then press SET 123 e The clip information screen appears and it prompts you to confirm the operation 4 Select OK and then press SET e The selected mark is deleted and the screen changes back to the previous index screen e f aframe has no shot marks it will no longer appear in the Shot Mark index screen e Select Cancel instead to cancel the operation Gi NOTES e If you set an assignable button to Add Shot Mark 1 or Add Shot Mark 2 Q 97 you can add shot marks You can also add an si mark by using the SHOT1 button on the wireless controller e Up to 100 shot marks 1 and marks combined can be added to a single clip e There may be up to a 0 5 second delay from when you press the button to when the camcorder adds the shot mark Changing a Clip s Thumbnail You can change the thumbnail that appears in the clip index screen to a thumbnail of a frame that appears in the Shot Mark index screen or Expand Clip index screen 1 Open the Shot Mark index screen or Expand Clip index screen 2 Select the desired frame thumbnail and then press SET to open the clip menu 3 Select Set Index Picture and then
215. tion LZ 46 17 Gain 10 54 Frame rate Q 46 Embedded custom picture file LZ 99 O Output displays LA 128 18 Aperture value Q 58 19 Shutter speed A 56 1 Appears when 14 LCD VF Setup Metadata Display Date Time is set to On 2 Appears when L LCD VF Setup Metadata Display Camera Data is set to On 2 Playback operation gt PLAY Playback II PAUSE Playback pause lt ill gt Frame reverse Frame advance F FWD BB Fast playback AAF REV Fast reverse playback The playback speed x5 x15 or x60 will also appear in the indicator 4 Relay recording Playback Appears when a clip begins on one CF card and continues uninterrupted on the other IE indicates the first part of the recording indicates the middle part s and indicates the last part 113 114 Playback Playback Controls When you play back a clip operate the buttons on the camcorder or the wireless controller to use fast playback play back frame by frame or skip clips Refer to the following table Available Playback Types Playback type Operation Camcorder Press the lt 4 lt or gt button Wireless controller Press the dl or gt gt button Repeat to increase the playback speed to approximately 5x 15x gt 60x the normal speed Fast playback Wireless controller Press the ll or II button during Frame advance reverse playback pause Skip to the beginning of Camcorde
216. to zoom immediately In such case the camcorder will zoom after you finish turning the manual ring ZOOM FOCUS IRIS ND Using the Zoom Rockers Wireless Controller or Optional Remote Control When you operate the zoom a zoom indicator will appear on the screen that shows the approximate zoom position You can use the f Other Functions Custom Function Zoom Indicator setting QA 107 to set the zoom indicator to a numerical display 64 Zooming Using the Grip Zoom Rocker Use the functions in the PE Camera Setup Zoom submenus to set the zoom speed When you select a constant zoom speed set one of 16 constant speeds 1 is the slowest 16 the fastest With a variable zoom speed press gently for a slow zoom press harder for faster zooms Move the zoom rocker toward W to zoom out wide angle and toward T to zoom in telephoto Setting the Zoom Speed Refer to the following table for approximate zoom speeds of the entire zoom range end to eno 1 Open the zoom Speed Level submenu DAR Camera Setup Zoom Speed Level 2 Select Fast Normal or Slow and then press SET 3 Open the Grip Rocker submenu DAR Camera Setup Zoom Grip Rocker 4 Select Constant or Variable and then press SET To set the speed level for Constant 5 Open the grip rocker Constant Speed submenu DAR Camera Setup Zoom Constant Speed 6 Select the desired level and then pr
217. to O The H phase can be adjusted within the range of approximately 0 4 H HD equivalent Operating modes CAMERA 1 Open the Genlock TC Term submenu fr Other Functions fr Other Functions Genlock TC Term 2 Select Gen TC In and then press SET 3 Open the Genlock Adjust submenu Gen TC In fr Other Functions Genlock Adjust 4 Adjust the phase to the desired level and then press SET e You can adjust the phase within 1023 to 1023 When selecting more Y Other Functions than 999 or less than 999 set the first field to 10 or 10 respectively Genlock TC Term Genlock Adjust Using a Time Code Signal ae Other Functions An external SMPTE standard LTC timing signal received from the GENLOCK TC terminal will be recorded as the time code The user bit of the external timing signal can also be recorded Before connecting the Genlock TC Term device set the GENLOCK TC terminal to input Also you must set the running mode of the time code to Free Run QA 70 Gen TC In Operating modes CAMERA PE Synchronizing with an External Device 1 Open the Genlock TC Term submenu fr Other Functions Genlock TC Term 2 Select Gen TC In and then press SET Recording the User Bit of an External Signal 00 00 TC UB Setup The user bit of an external time code signal can also be recorded with the time code itself User Bit 1 Open the user bit Rec Mode submenu 00 00
218. 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 provided for your safety If the provided plug doe not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 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 11 12 the manufacturer Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power suppl cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled c objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 008 Trademark Acknowledgements e SD and SDHC Logos are trademarks of SD 3C LLC e CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation e The Logo is a trademark of CompactFlash Association e Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Apple Mac OS Final Cut Pro ar
219. truction Manual after you install the software Names of Parts Operation panel AA 19 CAMERA 21 20191817 1615 141312 1 CF card slot covers for CF card slot A CFE and CF card slot B CFG 2 CF card slots A CF and B CFB 0 35 3 CF card release buttons LA 36 4 switch EA 25 5 ON OFF indicator 6 SLOT SELECT CF card slot selection button LL 38 7 DISP button Q 43 BATT battery information button LA 23 8 RESET button LL 163 9 INDEX button Q 112 review recording button QA 87 FULL AUTO M Q ME Names of Parts ER Operation panel ED LL 19 GO EC 4A A 9 11 10 10 124 white balance adjustment button Q 61 11 WB white balance button LZ 60 12 CAMERA switch LL 42 13 CF card slot cover switches for CF card slot A CF and CF card slot B CF A 35 14 SHUTTER button 1 57 15 GAIN button Q 55 16 IRIS button LA 58 17 CUSTOM customizable dial JJ 47 18 AF MF autofocus manual focus button LL 48 50 19 Manual ring switch LZ 48 58 63 20 Manual ring LA 48 58 63 21 Lens hood LL 30 13 Names of Parts ae ae es ey we ows oe D SD S y e 10 9 8 7 Terminals LL 20 1 REMOTE terminal 2 SD card access indicator LZ 37 3 SD card slot LL 37 4 SDcard slot cover 5 MIC microphone terminal QJ 77 6 XLR terminals CH1 and CH2 LA 78 7 Lens hood lock screw Q 30 8
220. ts the knee point of the gamma curve This setting can be adjusted from 50 to 109 Default 95 Saturation Adjusts color saturation in highlights when Automatic is set to Off This setting can be adjusted from 10 to 10 Default O Knee Slope Output Input Output Knee Point Input 103 104 Custom Picture Settings Sharpness Sets the sharpness of the output and recording signal Level Sets the sharpness level This setting can be adjusted from 10 to 50 Default O H Detail Freq Sets the center frequency of horizontal sharpness Setting higher values increases the frequency which in turn increases the sharpness This setting can be adjusted from 8 to 8 Default O Coring Reduces noise artifacts caused by high sharpness levels Level Sets the coring level Higher values prevent sharpness from being applied to minute details resulting in less noise This setting can be adjusted from 30 to 50 Default O D Ofst You can use D Ofst D Curve and D Depth to adjust the coring level based on brightness D Ofst sets the coring level of the minimum brightness level This setting can be adjusted from O to 50 Default O D Curve Sets the curve of the coring adjustment This curve is the change from Level to D Ofst This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 8 Default O D Depth Sets a multiplier to D Ofst that determines the coring level adjustment based on brightness
221. u want to install In Y Canon XF Utility 80 MB tep 2 fi 7 v Canon XF Plugin for Avid Media Access 20M8 Step 3 License Y Oy Canon XF Plugin 64 for Avid Media Access 20 MB Step 4 llat View a description of the software by passing your mouse over the name of the software C Program Files x86 Canon Browse Select the software that you want to install lt Back Next gt 6 Click Install qua Y Canon XF Utility 80 MB Confirmation a Y f Oj Canon XF Plugin for Avid Media Access 20 MB step 3 License Y O Canon XF Plugin 64 for Avid Media Access 20 MB step 4 installation View a description of the software by passing your mouse over the name of the software C Program Files x86 Canon Click Install to start installing 4 Back E Install gt 7 Read the license agreement and click Yes to begin the installation e f you do not select Yes you cannot install the software e When the installation has completed Installation has completed successfully appears e You can click Cancel to cancel the operation 8 Click Next and then click Finish 9 Remove the CD ROM from the computer Uninstalling Canon XF Utility 1 From the Start menu select All Programs Canon Utilities Canon XF Utility Uninstall Canon XF Utility e A confirmation screen appears 134 Saving Clips to a Computer 2 Click Yes to begin the uninstalling the software e When the softwa
222. uding protected photos and custom picture files Copying Custom Picture Files You can copy to the camcorder a custom picture file embedded in a photo Custom picture files can be copied from the photo playback screen or Photos index screen Operating modes MEDIA Copying a File from the Playback Screen 1 Display the photo with the custom picture file to be copied e Refer to Viewing Photos LA 140 2 Press SET to open the photo menu 3 Select Copy File and then press SET e The CP Data 1 3 screen appears with the orange selection frame indicating the first file slot in the camcorder e You can push the joystick up down to display the ICP Data 2 3 and ICP Data 3 3 screens 4 Select the desired file slot in the camcorder and then press SET 5 Select OK and then press SET e The custom picture file embedded in the selected photo is copied overwriting the file in that slot 6 When the confirmation message appears press SET Copying a File from the Index Screen 1 Open the Photos Index Screen e Refer to Viewing Photos QA 140 2 Move the orange selection frame to the photo with the custom picture file to be copied 3 Press SET to open the photo menu 4 Select Copy File and then press SET e The CP Data 1 3 screen appears with the orange selection frame indicating the first file slot in the camcorder e You can push the joystick up down to display the ICP Data 2 3 and ICP Data 3 3 screens 5 Select
223. uit and damage the battery pack Attach the terminal cover whenever the battery pack is not being used figure 2 The battery terminal cover has a L_2 shaped hole This is useful when you wish to differentiate between charged and uncharged battery packs For example with charged battery packs attach the terminal cover so that the L_2 shaped hole shows the colored label Figure 1 Figure 2 Terminal cover attached Back side of the an m battery pack Charged Uncharged DAttach this cover to the battery after use DAttach this cover to the battery after use ODiese Kappe nach Gebrauch an der Batterie anbringen CI F J KION EITI Remaining battery time If the remaining battery time displayed is not correct charge the battery pack fully Still the correct time may not be displayed if a fully charged battery pack is used continuously in high temperatures or it is left unused for long periods of time Also the correct remaining time may not be displayed depending on the battery life Use the time shown on the screen as an approximation Regarding the use of non Canon battery packs e We recommend using genuine Canon battery packs bearing the Intelligent System Intelligent Li ion Battery mark e f you attach to the camcorder battery packs that are not genuine Canon battery packs the remaining battery time will not be displayed Recording Media e We recommend backing up the recordings on the recording media onto yo
224. until you safely end the connection from the computer Cannot write data with this connection To write data to the camcorder connect the compact power adapter then reconnect the camcorder and computer The camcorder cannot be operated while it is not being powered by the compact power adapter and is connected to a computer with a USB cable In addition clips cannot be written back to the camcorder To avoid corrupting the data on the memory card use the computer s Safely Remove Hardware function to end the connection and disconnect the USB cable before using the camcorder To be able to write back clips to the camcorder use the computer s Safely Remove Hardware function to end the connection disconnect the USB cable power the camcorder using the compact power adapter and only then connect it to the computer again Do not disconnect the USB cable or the power source until you safely end the connection from the computer Connect the compact power adapter When the camcorder is in Men mode and is connected to the computer with a USB cable the camcorder cannot be operated Disconnecting the USB cable or power source while this message appears may result in permanent loss of the clips on the memory card Use the computer s Safely Remove Hardware function to end the connection and disconnect the USB cable before using the camcorder To be able to write back clips to the camcorder power the camcorder using the compact power adapter and o
225. up them to black amp white Even when the screen is black amp white onscreen LCD VF B amp W text and icons will still be displayed in color Operating modes CAMERA MEDIA Off 1 Open the LCD VF B amp W submenu LA LCD VF Setup LCD VF B amp W 2 Select On and then press SET i NOTES e You can also set the screen to black amp white by setting an assignable button to LCD VF B amp W LZ 97 Adjusting the Grip Belt YA Ca NR 1 68 Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the grip zoom rocker with your index and middle fingers and the START STOP button with your thumb a imeortant e Be careful not to drop the camcorder when adjusting the grip belt Attaching a Shoulder Strap Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of the strap imPortant e Be careful not to drop the camcorder when attaching or adjusting the shoulder strap Preparing the Camcorder Removing and Attaching the Terminal Covers Remove the covers for the following terminals in order to access them e HD SD SDI and GENLOCK TC terminals e HD SD COMPONENT OUT USB and HDMI e headphone AV and DC IN terminals OUT terminals e REMOTE terminal CGE only Removing the Terminal Covers 1 Open the terminal cover 2 Grasp the strip connecting the terminal cover to the camcorder and pull straight out Attaching the Terminal Covers Insert the connecting st
226. ur computer Data may be corrupted or lost due to defects or exposure to static electricity Canon shall not be liable for lost or corrupted data e Do not touch or expose the terminals to dust or dirt e Do not use recording media in places subject to strong magnetic fields e Do not leave recording media in places subject to high humidity and high temperature e Do not disassemble bend drop or subject recording media to shocks and do not expose them to water e Check the direction before inserting the recording media Forcing recording media into the slot if it is not correctly oriented may damage the recording media or the camcorder e Do not attach any labels or stickers on the recording media 170 Handling Precautions e SD cards 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 q HY set the switch to the LOCK position L LOCK switch Built in Rechargeable Lithium Battery The camcorder has a built in rechargeable lithium battery to keep the date time and other settings The built in lithium battery is recharged while you use the camcorder however it will discharge completely if you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months To recharge the built in lithium battery Connect the DC cable and compact power adapter to the camcorder and use a household power outlet to power the camcorder for 24 hours while i
227. usted the bigger the deviation at the center of the picture will be during zoom By centering on an object at full telephoto and then adjusting at full wide angle the amount of amount of deviation will be reduced 95 96 Using the Focal Length Guide Using the Focal Length Guide The focal length guide aids you when using two camcorders for 3D recording The guide appears as a numerical value and has a range of 154 steps You can set the guide to O at any point in the zoom range to help precisely calibrate both camcorders Operating modes CAMERA 1 Set up two camcorders and align their picture angle DM Camera Setup 2 Open the Focal Length Guide submenu DAR Camera Setup Zoom Focal Length Guide Zoom 3 Select Set To 0 and then press SET e The focal length guide appears on the left side of the screen as Focal Length Guide FL 0 To turn off the indicator select Off instead a e You can obtain more accurate results by performing this step at full Off telephoto e f both camcorders are set so that the same value is displayed during zoom the focal length for both camcorders will be maintained Gi NOTES e Although the focal length guide is an aid for 3D recording make sure to check the picture angle visually while recording Customization Assignable Buttons The camcorder conveniently features 10 buttons to which you can assign various functions By assigning often used functions you
228. vel adjustment e 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 Monitoring the Audio with Headphones Connect headphones to the Q headphone terminal to monitor the recorded audio You can use the PM Audio Setup Audio Output Headphone Volume setting to adjust the volume Alternatively you can use the CUSTOM dial LZ 47 i NOTES e When you are monitoring the audio you can choose to synchronize the audio signal with the video signal or monitor the audio in real time Use the PM Audio Setup Audio Output Monitor Delay setting to select the method Note that there will be a slight delay when you monitor in real time Regardless of the setting however the audio and video signals recorded will be synchronized 82 Using Metadata Using Metadata The camcorder automatically adds metadata to clips while they are being recorded Metadata consists of the user defined user memo and recording data such as shutter speed exposure and focus settings You can use the supplied Canon XF Utility software to check and search for specific metadata The user memo contains the clip title up to 100 characters camera operator up to 100 characters location up to 100 characters and clip description up to 1 000 characters Operating modes CAMERA Setting a User Memo Ot
229. ware Instruction Manuals 137 7 Photos 138 Taking Photos 138 Taking Photos in CAMERA Mode 138 Capturing Photos in MEDIA Mode 138 Photo Playback 140 Displaying the Photos Index Screen 140 Viewing Photos 140 Photo Operations 141 Using the Photo Menu 141 Deleting Photos 141 Protecting Photos 142 Copying Custom Picture Files 143 Photo Numbering 144 8 Additional Information 145 Menu Options 145 Displaying the Status Screens 156 Troubleshooting 162 List of Messages 165 Handling Precautions 168 Maintenance Others 171 Optional Accessories 172 Specifications 177 Index 181 10 OOO Introduction About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon XF105 XF100 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 LA 162 Conventions Used in this Manual e IMPORTANT Precautions related to the camcorder s operation e NOTES Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures e T Reference page number e ET Text that applies only to the model shown in the icon e The following terms are used in this manual Screen refers to the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen CF card refers to a CompactFlash CF card SD caro refers to an SD or SDHC memory card Recording media refers to CF cards and SD cards Photographs in the manual are simulated pictures taken wit
230. y showing more or fewer thumbnails To show more thumbnails open the clip menu and select More Index Pics and then press SET To show fewer thumbnails select Fewer Index Pics and then press SET e Press the INDEX button to return to the clip index screen Expand Clip MEB s Thumbnail icon Indicates that the clip O thumbnail in the clip index screen is ss from the frame with the thumbnail 04 19 00 04 10 10 00 04 10 01 00 04 11 10 ii 00 04 11 01 00 04 12 10 Time code of the displayed frame Oct 25 2010 7 10AM 60i AA0097 50 Mbps 1920x1080 00 01 22 17 i NOTES e After you finish playing back a clip from this index screen the index screen that was open before the Expand Clip index screen will appear Adding or Deleting Shot Marks from an Index Screen From the Shot Mark index screen or Expand Clip index screen you can add delete a shot mark to from a frame You can add or delete both shot marks only the 1 mark or only the 82 mark Adding a Shot Mark 1 Open the Shot Mark index screen or Expand Clip index screen 2 Select the desired frame thumbnail and then press SET to open the clip menu 3 Select Add Shot Mark 1 or Add Shot Mark 2 and then press SET e The clip information screen appears and it prompts you to confirm the operation 4 Select OK and then press SET e The screen changes back to the previous index screen and the selected shot mark appears next to the selected clip s
231. y switches the screen to B amp W while the focus assist functions peaking and magnification are activated You can have the screen switch to B amp W when only the peaking is activated when only the magnification is activated or when both are activated Focus assist functions will not appear on an external monitor Obj Dist Unit Selects the units of distance meters or feet displayed when the camcorder shows the distance to the subject in manual focus mode Zoom Indicator Selects the display of the zoom indicator between a graphic bar and a numeric display 0 to 99 ZR 2000 AE SHIFT Selects the function of the AE SHIFT dial on the optional ZR 2000 Zoom Remote Controller between adjusting either the exposure compensation or the aperture value Scan Reverse Rec Inverts the recorded image horizontally vertically or horizontally and vertically Character Rec When this function is set to On all of the onscreen displays will be recorded to the clip exactly as they appear on the screen 108 Customizing Functions and Onscreen Displays Customizing Onscreen Displays By customizing onscreen displays you can choose to have the camcorder display some icons while hiding other ones For details on which onscreen displays can be customized refer to Onscreen Displays LL 43 For details on the setting options refer to Custom Display 1 LL 150 and Custom Display 2 11 150 Operating m
232. ys the user memo icon MM when set to On indicating that a user memo will be recorded with a clip User Bit Displays the user bit when set to On Audio Output CH Displays the audio output channel when set to On Date Time Displays the date and time when set to On 00 00 TC UB Setup menu camera mode only Menu item Submenu Setting options AA Time Code Mode Preset Regen 70 Run Rec Run Free Run 70 DF NDF DF NDF 71 Setting Set Reset 70 User Bit Rec Mode EGA only Internal External 75 Output Mode Fixed Pulldown 75 EGI only Type Setting Time Date 73 00 00 User Bit Setup menu MEDIA mode only Menu item Setting options BA Output Mode Fixed Pulldown 75 Not available in the Photos index screen Y Other Functions menu Menu item Submenu Setting options CAMERA MEDIA RA Reset All Settings Cancel OK Camera Settings Cancel OK O Assignable Buttons Cancel OK Transfer Menu Save To S2 Cancel OK 408 Load From s2 Cancel OK Time Zone List of world time zones UTC 05 00 New York o o si Menu Options Menu item Submenu Setting options CAMERA MEDIA RA Clock Set Date Time Date Format

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