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2 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! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws. 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 accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. 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: • Danger of explosion if the wrong type of batteries are attached. Use only the same type of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to excessive heat such as the inside of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc. CA-930 identification plate is located on the bottom. COPY
3 Important Safety Instructions This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Important Warning 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. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. In these safety instructions the word “product” refers to the Canon HD Camcorder XF105 A / XF100 A and all its accessories. 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 8. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug doe not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 10. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 12. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-suppl cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled o objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally, or has been dropped COPY
4 Trademark Acknowledgements • SD and SDHC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. • CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. • The Logo is a trademark of CompactFlash Association. • Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Apple, Mac OS, Final Cut Pro are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. • 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. • Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. • This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft. • ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER, COLORADO 80206. COPY
5 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 III 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 by the state-of-the-art DIGIC DV III 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 (0 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 recordings 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 (0 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 (0 131) for details on compatible software. Versatile Artistic Expression Special recording modes The special recording modes (0 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 (0 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 (0 93). With the built-in infrared light, you can record nocturnal animals in their natural environment or other such scenes. COPY
6 Advanced Professional Features Pro-level connectivity (b only) An industry-standard HD/SD SDI terminal (0 127) for uncompressed HD signal output, embedded audio and SMPTE time code (LTC) give the camcorder the functionality of professional broadcast cameras. Genlock synchronization (0 74) and time code synchronization (0 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 (0 97) so that you can call up those functions with the press of a single button. Custom functions (0 107) and custom onscreen displays (0 108) 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 (0 84) or the focus using the edge monitor (0 85). Added and improved functionality Other functions include improved image stabilization (0 53), the option to add metadata to recordings (0 82), and the Intelligent System-compatible battery pack (0 173). Also, optical axis shift (0 95) and the focal length guide (0 96) have been added to aid in 3D shooting. COPY
7 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 & 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 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 Table of Contents COPY
8 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 b 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 Time 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 & 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 Camera 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 COPY
9 Clip Operations 116 Using the Clip Menu 117 Displaying Clip Information 117 Adding e Marks or Z Marks 118 Deleting e Marks or Z 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 Clip’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 b 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 b 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 Software 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 COPY
10 1 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 (0 162). Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • 0: Reference page number. • b: Text that applies only to the model shown in the icon. • The following terms are used in this manual. “Screen” refers to the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen. “CF card” refers to a CompactFlash (CF) card. “SD card” refers to an SD or SDHC memory card. “Recording media” refers to CF cards and SD cards. • Photographs in the manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera. Some screenshots have been altered to make them easier to read. • Illustrations in the manual show the b. COPY
11 About this Manual Reviewing a Recording Reviewing a Recording When the camcorder is in mode, you can review the last clip that was recorded. 1 Open the [Rec Review] submenu to set the review length. [J Other Functions] [Rec Review] 2 Select the desired option and then press SET. 3 After you finish recording, press the U button. • The last clip that was recorded is played back without audio for the selected duration. [A REVIEW] appears at the top of the screen. • Press the CANCEL button to stop reviewing the clip and change the camcorder back to record pause mode. • After the clip finishes playing back, the camcorder returns to record pause mode. Options NOTES • When you are using a special recording mode (0 88), you cannot review a clip. • If the camcorder switched CF cards during a recording, the camcorder will play back the clip on the CF card most recently recorded on. Operating modes: [Entire Clip]: Allows you to review the entire clip. [Last 4 sec]: Allows you to review just the last 4 seconds of the clip. [J Other Functions] [Rec Review] [Last 4 sec] 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 (0 25). When a procedure requires selecting an option, the available options are listed within or after the procedure. Brackets [ ] are used to refer to menu options as they are displayed on screen. The arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections. For a detailed explanation on how to use the menus, refer to Using the Menus (0 28). For a concise summary of all available menu options and settings, refer to the appendix Menu Options (0 145). 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 [J Other Functions] menu and then the [Rec Review] menu item. COPY
Supplied Accessories 12 Supplied Accessories The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder. * 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 (0 131). For more information on the functions, refer to the ‘Canon XF Utility Instruction Manual’ after you install the software. CA-930 Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord) Microphone holder unit BP-925 Battery Pack (incl. terminal cover) DC-930 DC Cable CTC-100/S Component Cable Lens Hood Lens Cap WL-D6000 Wireless Controller (incl. CR2025 Lithium Battery) SS-1200 Shoulder Strap Canon XF Utilities Disc* COPY
13 Names of Parts Names of Parts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Operation panel 햲 (0 19) Operation panel 햳 (0 19) 1 CF card slot covers for CF card slot A (CFj) and CF card slot B (CFl) 2 CF card slots A (CFj) and B (CFl) (0 35) 3 CF card release buttons (0 36) 4 d switch (0 25) 5 ON/OFF indicator 6 SLOT SELECT (CF card slot selection) button (0 38) 7 DISP. button (0 43)/ BATT. (battery information) button (0 23) 8 RESET button (0 163) 9 INDEX button (0 112)/ U (review recording) button (0 87) 10 S (white balance adjustment) button (0 61) 11 WB (white balance) button (0 60) 12 CAMERA switch (0 42) 13 CF card slot cover switches for CF card slot A (CFj) and CF card slot B (CFl) (0 35) 14 SHUTTER button (0 57) 15 GAIN button (0 55) 16 IRIS button (0 58) 17 CUSTOM (customizable) dial (0 47) 18 AF/MF (autofocus/manual focus) button (0 48, 50) 19 Manual ring switch (0 48, 58, 63) 20 Manual ring (0 48, 58, 63) 21 Lens hood (0 30) COPY
Names of Parts 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Terminals 햲 (0 20) 1 REMOTE terminal 2 SD card access indicator (0 37) 3 SD card slot (0 37) 4 SD card slot cover 5 MIC (microphone) terminal (0 77) 6 XLR terminals (CH1 and CH2) (0 78) 7 Lens hood lock screw (0 30) 8 b HD/SD SDI terminal (0 127) 9 b GENLOCK terminal (0 74) / TC (time code) terminal (0 74) 10 Grip belt (0 32) COPY
15 Names of Parts 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 9 10 11 1 Built-in microphone (0 77) 2 Built-in speaker (0 115) 3 Strap mount (0 32) 4 CUSTOM (customizable) button (0 47) 5 INFRARED switch (0 93) 6 Instant AF sensor (0 50) 7 Remote sensor (0 34) 8 Infrared light (0 93) 9 Microphone cable clamp (0 78) 10 Microphone holder unit (0 78) 11 Microphone lock screw (0 78) COPY
Names of Parts 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Terminals 햳 (0 20) 1 Viewfinder (0 30, 31) 2 Dioptric adjustment lever (0 30) 3 BATT. RELEASE (battery release) key (0 23) 4 START/STOP button (0 40) 5 Strap mount (0 32) 6 WFM (waveform monitor) button (0 84)/Assignable button 3 (0 97) 7 ZEBRA button (0 68)/Assignable button 2 (0 97) 8 CANCEL button (0 28) 9 Joystick (0 28)/SET button (0 28) 10 MENU button (0 28) 11 LCD screen (0 31) 12 POWERED IS button (0 53)/Assignable button 1 (0 97) 13 POWER SAVE button (0 45) COPY
17 Names of Parts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 Front tally lamp (0 40) 2 Accessory shoe For attaching accessories such as the optional VL-10Li II Battery Video Light. 3 Rear tally lamp (0 40) 4 START/STOP lock lever (0 41) 5 START/STOP button (0 40) 6 Handle socket for 1/4" screws 7 Grip zoom rocker (0 64) 8 MAGN. (magnification) button (0 50)/Assignable button 4 (0 97) 9 CF card slot A (CFj) and CF card slot B (CFl) access indicators (0 36) 10 Handle zoom rocker (0 65) 11 Audio level dials for CH1 and CH2 (0 81) COPY
Names of Parts 18 1 2 3 4 1 Attachment sockets for the optional TA-100 Tripod Adapter (0 34) 2 Attachment screws for a tripod base (0 34) 3 Tripod socket (0 34) 4 Tripod base for tripods with 1/4" screws (0 34) COPY
19 Names of Parts 1 Audio level switches for CH1 and CH2 (0 81) 2 XLR terminal switches for CH1 and CH2 (0 79) 3 AUDIO IN switches for CH1 and CH2 (0 77, 79) 4 D (play/pause) button (0 112)/ Assignable button 6 (0 97) 5 I (fast playback) button (0 114)/ Assignable button 7 (0 97) 6 K (skip forward) button (0 114)/ Assignable button 10 (0 97) 7 B (stop) button (0 112)/ Assignable button 9 (0 97) 8 L (skip backward) button (0 114)/ Assignable button 8 (0 97) 9 J (fast reverse playback) button (0 114)/ Assignable button 5 (0 97) 1 2 3 7 4 9 8 5 6 Operation panel 햲 Operation panel 햳 COPY
Names of Parts 20 1 HD/SD COMPONENT OUT terminal (0 127) 2 USB terminal (0 131) 3 HDMI OUT terminal (0 127) 4 W (headphone) terminal (0 81) 5 AV terminal (0 128) 6 DC IN terminal (0 24) 1 2 3 4 5 6 Terminals 햲 Terminals 햳 COPY
21 Names of Parts WL-D6000 Wireless Controller 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 START/STOP button (0 40) 2 ZOOM buttons (0 65) 3 F/O/E/A buttons 4 MENU button (0 28) 5 J/I (fast playback/reverse playback) buttons (0 114) 6 Z/Y (frame forward/reverse) buttons (0 114) 7 B (stop) button (0 112) 8 D (play/pause) button (0 112) 9 INDEX button (0 112) 10 SET button (0 28) 11 CANCEL button (0 28) 12 SHOT1 (shot mark 1) button (0 86) 13 PHOTO button (0 138) 14 Record enable button: When you use the START/STOP button or ZOOM buttons, you must press this button simultaneously with the desired button. COPY
22 2 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 (0 173) and Recording and Playback Times (0 173). 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 Battery 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. • If the DC cable is connected to the compact power adapter, charging will not start. 2 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter (햲). 3 Plug the power cord into a power outlet (햳). 4 Attach the battery pack to the compact power adapter (햴). • Press lightly and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. • The CHARGE indicator starts flashing and also indicates the battery pack’s approximate charge. The indicator will stay on when charging has completed. 0-34%: Flashes once per second 35-69%: Flashes twice per second 70-99%: Flashes 3 times per second 5 When charging has completed, remove the battery pack from the compact power adapter. 6 Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect it from the compact power adapter. NOTES • To charge the battery pack, disconnect the DC cable from the compact power adapter. 햲 햴 햳 CHARGE indicator COPY
23 Preparing the Power Supply Attaching the Battery Pack 1 Move the d switch to OFF (햲). 2 Insert the battery pack all the way into the compartment and press gently until it clicks (햳). Removing the Battery Pack 1 Move the d 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 (0 160). Press the CHECK button on the battery pack. An indicator will light for approximately 3 seconds and show the approximate remaining battery charge. 0-25% 26-50% 51-75% 76-100% 0 100% CHECK button Battery charge indicator COPY
Preparing the Power Supply 24 When the camcorder is off and an Intelligent System-compatible battery pack is attached, press the BATT. (battery information) button to display the remaining battery time and available recording time (displays for 5 seconds). Depending on the battery life, the battery information may not be displayed. IMPORTANT • Do not connect to the compact power adapter any product that is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder. NOTES • We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 ºC and 30 ºC (50 ºF and 86 ºF). Outside the temperature range of 0 ºC to 40 ºC (32 ºF to 104 ºF), charging will not start. • If there is a malfunction with the compact power adapter or battery pack, the charge indicator will go out and charging will stop. • For handling precautions regarding the battery pack, refer to Battery Pack (0 168). • Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Therefore, charge them on the day of use, or the day before, to ensure a full charge. • 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 (0 160) 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. • USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is recyclable. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery. Using a Household Power Outlet When Using the Supplied CA-930 Compact Power Adapter and DC-930 DC Cable: 1 Move the d switch to OFF (햲). 2 Connect the DC cable to the DC IN terminal on the camcorder (햳). 3 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter and plug it into a power outlet (햴). 4 Connect the DC cable to the compact power adapter (햵). IMPORTANT • Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. NOTES • When using the camcorder with a household power outlet, you can change the battery pack while the power is on. DC IN terminal COPY
25 Preparing the Power Supply When Using the Optional CA-920 Compact Power Adapter and DC-920 DC Coupler: 1 Move the d switch to OFF (햲). 2 Attach the DC coupler to the camcorder (햳). 3 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter and plug it into a power outlet (햴). 4 Connect the DC coupler to the adapter (햵). 5 Detach the DC coupler after use. • Push the BATT. RELEASE key and pull out the DC coupler. IMPORTANT • 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 ( ) mode for making recordings and MEDIA ( ) mode for playing back recordings. Select the operating mode using the d switch. To turn on the camcorder Hold down the button on the d switch and move it to CAMERA for mode or MEDIA for mode. The ON/OFF indicator will illuminate in green. To turn off the camcorder Move the d switch to OFF. The ON/OFF indicator will turn off. CAMERA mode MEDIA mode COPY
Date, Time and Language Settings 26 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. 1 Push the joystick up/down to change the month then move (A) to the day. 2 Change the rest of the fields in the same way. 3 Select (A) [Set] and then press SET to start the clock and close the screen. NOTES • 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 (0 170) and set the time zone, date and time again. • You can change the date format and the clock format (12/24 hours) with the [J Other Functions] [Clock Set] [Date Format] setting. • You can also change the date and time later on (not during the initial setup) with the [J 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). 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Push the joystick up/down to select [J 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. Operating modes: Operating modes: [J Other Functions] [Time Zone] [UTC-05:00 New York] COPY
27 Date, Time and Language Settings Displaying the Date and Time while Recording You can display the date and time in the lower left of the screen. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Push the joystick up/down to select [M LCD/VF Setup]. 3 Select [Custom Display 2] and then [Date/Time] in a similar fashion. 4 Push the joystick up/down to select the information to display. • Select [Off] to record without displaying the date and time. 5 Press SET and then press the MENU button to close the menu. Changing the Language You can change the language in which onscreen messages are displayed. The default language is English but you can select German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Korean or Japanese. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Push the joystick up/down to select [J Other Functions]. 3 Select [Language o] 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. Operating modes: Operating modes: [M LCD/VF Setup] [Custom Display 2] [Date/Time] [Off] [J Other Functions] [Language o] [English] COPY
Using the Menus 28 Using the Menus In mode, many of the camcorder’s functions can be adjusted from the menu for general settings, which opens after pressing the MENU button. In 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 (0 145). Selecting an Option from the Menu The following is a step-by-step explanation of how to select an option from the menu. In the procedures throughout the rest of this manual, opening and closing the menu is assumed and not included in the procedure. 1 Press the MENU button. • The menu opens with the orange selection frame indicating the menu item that was selected the previous time the menu was closed (unless the camcorder was turned off). 2 Push the joystick up/down to select the desired submenu. 3 Push the joystick right or press SET. • The orange selection frame will appear on a menu item in the submenu. • Press the CANCEL button, push the joystick left, or select [a] to return to the previous submenu. 4 Push the joystick up/down to select the desired menu item. • If a submenu contains many menu items, a scroll bar will appear on the right side of the submenu indicating that you must scroll up or down to see other menu items. • A A mark next to a menu item indicates another submenu. Repeat steps 3 and 4. 5 Push the joystick right or press SET. • The orange selection frame will appear on a setting option. • Press the CANCEL button to return to the previous submenu. 6 Push the joystick up/down to select the desired setting option and then press SET. • Depending on the menu item, additional selections may be necessary. 7 Press the MENU button to close the menu. Operating modes: 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. COPY
29 Using the Menus NOTES • Unavailable items may appear grayed out. • Pressing the MENU button at any time closes the menu. • When using the wireless controller, use the h, i, f, g and SET buttons in the same way as the camcorder’s joystick. • You can check the current settings on the status screens (0 156). COPY
Preparing the Camcorder 30 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 (햲) and turn it 90 degrees clockwise (햳). • Be careful not to deform the lens hood. • Make sure that the lens hood is aligned with the thread. 2 Tighten the lock screw (햴). Dioptric Adjustment Turn on the camcorder and adjust the dioptric adjustment lever. 햴 햲 햳 COPY
31 Preparing the Camcorder Using the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. • You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward or 180 degrees toward the lens. NOTES • 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. • You can set the LCD screen to black & white (0 32). • When you use a commercially available lens adapter and the image on the screen is inverted, you can use the [J Other Functions] [Custom Function] [Scan Reverse Rec] setting to return the image to the correct orientation. Using the Viewfinder and LCD Screen Simultaneously By default, the viewfinder screen is turned off while you use the LCD screen. Follow the procedure below to use both of them simultaneously. 1 Open the [LCD/VF Simul.] submenu. [M 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 of the viewfinder and LCD screen independently of each other. These adjustments will not affect your recordings. * The viewfinder's sharpness cannot be adjusted. 1 Open the setup menu for the viewfinder or LCD screen. [M LCD/VF Setup] [LCD Setup] or [VF Setup] 2 Select [Brightness], [Contrast], [Color], [Sharpness] or [Backlight] and then press SET. 3 Adjust the setting and then press SET. • Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust other settings as necessary. NOTES • If you set an assignable button to [LCD Setup] (0 97), you can press the button to open the [LCD Setup] submenu. Operating modes: Operating modes: [M LCD/VF Setup] [LCD/VF Simul.] [Off] [M LCD/VF Setup] [LCD Setup] [VF Setup] [Brightness: 0] [Contrast: 0] [Color: 0] [Sharpness: 2]* [Backlight: Normal] * The viewfinder's sharpness cannot be adjusted. COPY
Preparing the Camcorder 32 Setting the Screen to Black & White The viewfinder and LCD screen display in color by default but you can set them to black & white. Even when the screen is black & white, onscreen text and icons will still be displayed in color. 1 Open the [LCD/VF B&W] submenu. [M LCD/VF Setup] [LCD/VF B&W] 2 Select [On] and then press SET. NOTES • You can also set the screen to black & white by setting an assignable button to [LCD/VF B&W] (0 97). Adjusting the Grip Belt 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. IMPORTANT • 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 • Be careful not to drop the camcorder when attaching or adjusting the shoulder strap. Operating modes: [M LCD/VF Setup] [LCD/VF B&W] [Off] COPY
33 Preparing the Camcorder Removing and Attaching the Terminal Covers Remove the covers for the following terminals in order to access them. * b 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 strip into the opening to attach the terminal cover. NOTES • If 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 (햲) and pull out the battery holder (햳). 2 Place the lithium button battery with the + side facing up (햴). 3 Insert the battery holder (햵). Activating the Wireless Controller By default, the wireless controller is activated. If it has been deactivated, follow the procedure below to activate it. 1 Open the [Wireless Controller] submenu. [J Other Functions] [Wireless Controller] 2 Select [On] and then press SET. NOTES • You can also activate the wireless controller by setting an assignable button to [Wireless Controller] (0 97). • HD/SD SDI and GENLOCK/TC terminals* • W (headphone), AV and DC IN terminals • REMOTE terminal • HD/SD COMPONENT OUT, USB and HDMI OUT terminals Operating modes: 햲 햳 햵 햴 [J Other Functions] [Wireless Controller] [On] COPY
Preparing the Camcorder 34 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. NOTES • 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. • When the camcorder cannot be operated with the wireless controller, or when it can only be operated at very close range, replace the battery. • 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. • Remove the 4 screws and then remove the base. 2 Attach the optional TB-1 Tripod Adapter Base. • Firmly screw in the 4 screws. 3 Attach the tripod. • Firmly screw in the tripod screw. • If a tripod has both a 1/4" screw and 3/8" mounting screw, firmly screw in both. COPY
35 Preparing Recording Media Preparing Recording Media The camcorder records clips to CompactFlash (CF) cards and photos* to SD and SDHC memory cards. The camcorder is equipped with two CF card slots. Initialize recording media (0 37) when you use them with this camcorder for the first time. * The camcorder can record custom picture settings (0 101) and camera settings (0 109) on to an SD card. To record a user memo (0 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 read the file and embed it in the clip. Compatible CF cards You can use UDMA-compatible* Type I 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 speeds (measured in MBps). Depending on the CF card, you may not be able to record even when using a UDMA- comptaible CF card. NOTES • 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. 1 Slide the CF card slot cover switch in the direction of the E/A mark (햲). • 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 (햳). 3 Close the CF card slot cover. • Do not force the cover closed if the CF card is not correctly inserted. COPY
Preparing Recording Media 36 Checking the Status of the CF Card Slots You can check the status of the CF card slots immediately by looking at the CFj/CFl access indicator. Refer to the following table. Removing a CF card 1 Wait until the access indicator for the card slot with the CF card to be removed is off (햲). 2 Slide the CF card slot cover switch in the direction of the E/A mark (햳). • 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 (햴). • The release button partially pops out. 4 Push in the CF card release button to release the CF card (햵). 5 Pull the CF card all the way out and close the CF card slot cover. IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the CFj or CFl 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. NOTES • If you set the [J Other Functions] [Media Access LED] function to [Off], the access indicators will not illuminate. Access indicator color CF card slot status Red Accessing CF card. Green Recording/playback is possible and the CF card slot is selected for recording/playback. Indicator off A CF card is not inserted, the CF card slot is not currently selected, or the CF card is not being accessed. CF card release button COPY
37 Preparing Recording Media Inserting and Removing an SD Card 1 Turn off the camcorder (햲). 2 Open the SD card slot cover. 3 Insert the SD card straight, with the label facing the grip belt, all the way into the SD card slot until it clicks (햳). 4 Close the SD card slot cover (햴). • Do not force the cover closed if the SD card is not correctly inserted. IMPORTANT • 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. • 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. • 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. NOTES • 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. • If you set the [J Other Functions] [Media Access LED] function to [Off], the access indicators will not illuminate. Initializing the Recording Media The first time you use any recording media with this camcorder, initialize it first. You can also initialize a recording media to permanently delete all the data it contains. 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. 1 Open the [Initialize Media] submenu. [J 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. • 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. Operating modes: SD card access indicator [J Other Functions] [Initialize Media] COPY
Preparing Recording Media 38 4 Select [OK] and then press SET. • If 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. • The SD card is initialized and all the data it contains is erased. IMPORTANT • Initializing the recording media will permanently erase all data, including clips with an e mark, protected photos, and custom picture information. Lost data cannot be recovered. Make sure you save important recordings in advance. • Depending on the SD card, the complete initialization may take up to a few minutes. NOTES • 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 (CFj) and CF card slot B (CFl). If both slots contain a CF card, you can switch between them as necessary. Press the SLOT SELECT button. • The access indicator of the selected CF card slot will illuminate in green. NOTES • If 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. • 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: Operating modes: COPY
39 Preparing Recording Media 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. [J Other Functions] [Relay Rec] 2 Select [On] and then press SET. To use double slot recording 1 Open the [Double Slot Rec] submenu. [J Other Functions] [Double Slot Rec] 2 Select [On] and then press SET. NOTES • When the bit rate is set to 50 Mbps (0 46) during slow motion recording, relay recording is not available. • If 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. • Double slot recording cannot be used with relay recording or slow & fast motion recording. Checking the Available Recording Time When the camcorder is in 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 (0 158), 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. 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. NOTES • This procedure will delete clips shorter than 10 seconds in length. Additionally, up to 10 seconds will be deleted from the end of clips on the CF card. • In some cases, data may not be recovered, such as when the FAT32 file system is corrupted or the CF card is physically damaged. • While you are recording, you can recover data on the CF card that is not being recorded to. Operating modes: [J Other Functions] [Relay Rec] [On] [J Other Functions] [Double Slot Rec] [Off] COPY
40 3 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 (0 46). Should the camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (0 162). For details on recording audio, refer to Recording Audio (0 77). Preparing to Record 1 Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (0 23). 2 Insert a CF card into a CF card slot (0 35). • Insert another CF card into the other CF card slot to use relay recording (0 39) or double slot recording (0 39). 3 Remove the lens cap. 4 Adjust the viewfinder. NOTES • The camcorder can add a user memo (0 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. • You can attach commercially available accessories to the handle by using the socket for 1/4" mounting screws. Recording 1 Hold down the button on the d switch and move it to CAMERA. • The camcorder turns on in mode and enters record pause mode. • The access indicator for the CF card slot selected for recording illuminates in red and then changes to green. Operating modes: Lens cap Viewfinder COPY
41 Recording Video 2 Press the START/STOP button to begin recording. • Recording starts. The front and rear tally lamps illuminate and the recording indicator [NREC] appears on the screen. • You can use the START/STOP button on the side grip or handle. • 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. • 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 (0 99) and metadata (0 82) with the clip. IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the CFj or CFl 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. • Be sure to save your recordings regularly (0 131), especially after making important recordings. Canon shall not be liable for any loss or corruption of data. NOTES • The START/STOP button on the handle has a lock lever to prevent accidental operation. Set the lock lever to R 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. • You can use the [J Other Functions] [Rec Review] setting (0 87) to review the last clip recorded. • If you set an assignable button to [Add e Mark] or [Add Z Mark] (0 97), you can press the button to add an e mark or Z mark to the last clip recorded. • You can use the [J Other Functions] [Clips] [Delete Last Clip] setting (0 153) 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. • b When you set the [J 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. • The area around the tripod base may become hot after using the camcorder for an extended period of time. This is not a malfunction. COPY
Recording Video 42 Recording in Full Auto Mode Move the CAMERA switch to FULL AUTO to change the camcorder 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 (0 59) will be set to [Standard], the AE level (0 59) will be set to [±0] and the AGC limit (0 54) will be set to [Off/24 dB]. Locking Buttons Moving the CAMERA switch to R will lock the following buttons: IRIS, GAIN, SHUTTER, WB, S, 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. 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 clip name in advance using the [J 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. NOTES • If you are recording with two CF cards and the CF card you are using becomes full while recording, the clip will continue uninterrupted on the other CF card when relay recording (0 39) is activated. In such case, the recording will be recorded as separate clips. • If 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 (0 99) and Using Metadata (0 82). COPY
43 Recording Video Onscreen Displays Refer to this section for an explanation of the various screen displays that appear in mode. You can use the custom display function (0 108) to display or hide most of the screen displays. Such screen displays are denoted with an asterisk (*). When displaying the date and time: 1 3 2 6 9 21 7 8 10 11 19 20 12 38 39 37 36 33 32 31 30 29 34 35 28 27 25 24 23 22 26 16 17 18 15 14 13 5 4 41 40 1 Remaining battery time* (0 44) 2 Double slot recording (0 39) 3 Recording operation* (0 44) 4 Character recording* (0 107) 5 Genlock (0 74) 6 Time code* (0 70) 7 Interval counter* (0 88) 8 SD card status* 9 Bit rate/Resolution* (0 46) 10 Frame rate* (0 46) 11 b SDI recording command* (0 154) 12 Output displays* (0 150) 13 Wireless controller* (0 150) 14 Object distance* (0 150) 15 Conversion lens* 16 Magnification* (0 50) 17 Peaking* (0 49) 18 Digital tele-converter* (0 146) 19 User memo* (0 82) 20 User bit* (0 73) 21 Audio output channel* (0 129) 22 Audio level meter (0 81) 23 Audio peak limiter (0 81) 24 Image stabilizer* (0 53)/OIS lens shift (0 95) 25 Shutter speed* (0 56) 26 AE level* (0 59) 27 Gain* (0 54) 28 Aperture value* (0 58) 29 White balance* (0 60) 30 Full auto mode* (0 42)/ Lock* (0 42) 31 Focus mode* (0 48) 32 ND filter* (0 150) 33 Custom picture* (0 99) 34 Light metering mode* (0 59) 35 Infrared mode, infrared light (0 93) 36 Focal length guide (0 96) 37 Zoom indicator* (0 63) 38 Remaining recording time for double slot recording (0 39) 39 CF card status/available recording time* (0 44) 40 Exposure bar* (0 55) 41 Date/time* (0 26) COPY
Recording Video 44 NOTES • You can press the DISP. button to turn off most icons and displays. • 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 • 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. • P Q R S U (in red). When U is displayed, replace the battery pack with a fully charged one. • Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used, the actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately. 3 Recording operation 14 Conversion lens • When the optional WD-H58W Wide-converter is attached to the camcorder, the Z icon will appear. When the optional TL-H58 Tele-converter is attached, the W icon will appear. 38 CF card status/available recording time • The following indicates the CF card status. j/l Can record on CF card k/m No CF card or cannot record on CF card The CF card selected for recording is indicated with a A mark. NREC Recording STBY Record pause NINT REC Interval recording INT STBY (INT flashes) Interval record pause NFRM REC Frame recording NFRM STBY Frame record pause (after starting recording) FRM STBY (FRM flashes) Frame record pause (before starting recording) NS&F REC Slow & fast motion recording S&F STBY Slow & fast motion record pause NPRE REC Pre-recording (after pressing the START/STOP button) PRE REC STBY Pre-recording (before pressing the START/STOP button) COPY
45 Recording Video 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. • The screen will turn off and the ON/OFF indicator will illuminate in orange. • 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 SAVE button to return the camcorder to record pause mode. COPY
Video Configuration: Bit Rate, Resolution and Frame Rate 46 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. 1 Open the [Bit Rate/Resolution] submenu to set the bit rate and resolution. [J Other Functions] [Bit Rate/Resolution] 2 Select the desired option and then press SET. • The selected bit rate and resolution will appear on the right side of the screen. • If 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. [J Other Functions] [Frame Rate] 4 Select the desired option and then press SET. • The selected frame rate will appear on the right side of the screen. NOTES • For details on the signal output from each terminal, refer to Video Output Configuration (0 124). Operating modes: [J Other Functions] [Bit Rate/Resolution] [50 Mbps 1920x1080] [J Other Functions] [Frame Rate] [60i] Available bit rate, resolution and frame rate settings * 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. Bit rate* Resolution Frame rate 60i 60P 30P 24P 50 Mbps (CBR 4:2:2) 1920 x 1080 N – N N 1280 x 720 – N N N 35 Mbps (VBR 4:2:0) 1920 x 1080 N – N N 1440 x 1080 N – – – 1280 x 720 – N N N 25 Mbps (CBR 4:2:0) 1440 x 1080 N – N N COPY
47 Custom Button and Dial 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. 1 Open the [Custom Key/Dial] submenu. [J Other Functions] [Custom Key/Dial] 2 Select [Normal] or [Infrared] and then press SET. • [Normal] refers to when the camcorder is not in Infrared mode. 3 Select the desired option and then press SET. • If you selected [Normal], [IR Light] will not be an available option. If you selected [Infrared], [Iris(ND)] and [Face AF] will not be available options. Options NOTES • To open the option menu, you can hold down the CUSTOM button for at least 2 seconds instead of the procedure above. Operating modes: [Iris(ND)]: Aperture adjustment (0 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 (0 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 Light]: Infrared light (0 93). If [l Camera Setup] [Infrared] [Light] is set to [Toggle], press the CUSTOM button to turn the infrared light on/off. [Headphone Volume]: Headphone volume (0 114). Turn the CUSTOM dial to adjust the headphone volume. [Tele-converter]: Digital tele-converter (0 146). 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. [J Other Functions] [Custom Key/Dial] COPY
Adjusting the Focus 48 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. 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. • If [MF] appears on the bottom left of the screen, the camcorder is in manual focus mode. Skip to step 3. If A appears instead, the camcorder is in autofocus mode. Proceed to step 2. 2 Press the AF/MF button. 3 Turn the manual ring to adjust the focus. Operating modes: COPY
49 Adjusting the Focus NOTES • 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. - Use the subject distance display as an estimate; when the distance reading is not considered very precise for a particular zoom range, it will be displayed in gray. - [f] indicates infinity focus and [f–] indicates over infinity focus. - You can change the units of distance between meters and feet using the [J Other Functions] [Custom Function] [Obj. Dist. Unit] setting (0 107). - The correct subject distance will not be displayed when the optional WD-H58W Wide-converter or TL-H58 Tele-converter is attached. • 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 [J Other Functions] [Custom Function] [F. Ring Control] setting (0 107). • 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 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 [J Other Functions] [Custom Function] [F. Assist. B&W] setting (0 107) to switch the screen to black & white while using the focus assistance functions. Peaking The camcorder offers two peaking levels. Select the level before activating peaking. 1 Open the [Select] submenu (under [Peaking]) to select the peaking level. [M LCD/VF Setup] [Select] (under [Peaking]) 2 Select the desired level and then press SET. 3 Open the [Peaking] submenu. [M LCD/VF Setup] [Peaking] 4 Select [On] and then press SET. • The peaking icon (a or b) appears and the outlines in the image will be emphasized. NOTES • Peaking appears only on the camcorder screen. It will not appear on an external monitor connected to the camcorder. • Peaking will not affect your recordings. • You can set the color, gain and frequency of the two peaking levels independently of each other. • When you are adjusting the focus, you can use the [J Other Functions] [WFM (LCD)] [Edge Monitor] setting (0 85) to help you focus even more accurately. • If you set an assignable button to [Peaking] (0 97), you can press the button to activate the selected peaking level. [M LCD/VF Setup] [Select] (under [Peaking]) [Peaking 1] [M LCD/VF Setup] [Peaking] [Off] COPY
Adjusting the Focus 50 Magnification Press the MAGN. button. • i appears on the bottom of the screen and the center of the screen is magnified approximately 2 times*. • 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. NOTES • Magnification appears only on the camcorder screen. It will not appear on an external monitor connected to the camcorder. • Magnification will not affect your recordings. 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 f. 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. • A appears on the bottom left of the screen. Setting the Autofocus Mode You can select how the camcorder focuses during autofocus mode. 1 Open the autofocus [Speed] submenu. [l Camera Setup] [AF Mode] [Speed] 2 Select the desired option and then press SET. [l Camera Setup] [AF Mode] [Speed] [Instant] COPY
51 Adjusting the Focus Options NOTES • 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 [l Camera Setup] [ND Filter] setting (0 145) to [Automatic]. • 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. • Autofocus takes longer to focus when the frame rate is set to [30P] or [24P] than when it is set to [60i]. • When recording under dark conditions, the focusing range narrows and the picture may appear blurred. • Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects or in the following cases. In such case, focus manually. - Reflective surfaces - Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines - Fast moving subjects - Through dirty or wet windows - Night scenes Detecting and Focusing On Faces The camcorder can detect a person’s face during autofocus mode, automatically focus on it, and even track it if the person moves. When there are a number of people in the picture, one person (with the white face detection frame) will be determined to be the main subject and the camcorder will focus on that person’s face. 1 Open the [Face AF] submenu. [l Camera Setup] [AF Mode] [Face AF] 2 Select the desired option and then press SET. 3 Set an assignable button to [Select Face] (0 97). 4 Point the camcorder at the subject. • If there is more than one person in the picture, the camcorder will automatically select one person it determines is the main subject. The camcorder will indicate the main subject with a white face detection frame and other faces with gray frames. • To change the main subject when there is more than one person, press the assignable button set to [Select Face] (0 97) or set [J Other Functions] [Custom Key/Dial] [Normal] to [Face AF] (0 47) and turn the CUSTOM dial. [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. [l Camera Setup] [AF Mode] [Face AF] [Off] COPY
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