Canon 4457B001 manual

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2 Important Usage Instructions WAR NI NG : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WAR NI NG : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SH OCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recor ding of co[...]

3 European Union (and EEA) only . These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Dir ective (2002/96/EC), th e Battery Directive (2006/66/EC) and/or your national laws implementing those Directives. This product should be handed over to a design ated collection point, e.g., on an a[...]

4 Highlights of the XF305/XF300 The Canon XF305/XF300 HD Camcorder has been design ed to fulfill the needs demanded by industry professionals. The following ar e just some of the many features that will he lp turn your creative vision into r eality . HD Recording 3CMOS system and DIGIC DV III image processor The camcorder is equipped with thr ee 1/[...]

5 Advanced Professional Featur es Pro-level connectivity ( b only) An industry-standard HD/SD SDI terminal ( 0 142) for uncompressed HD signal output, embedded audio and SMPTE time code (L TC) give the camcorder the functionality of pr ofessional broadcast cameras. Genlock synchronization ( 0 86) and the TIME CODE terminal ( 0 86) allow the camcord[...]

6 1. Introduction 9 About this Manual 9 Conventions Used in this Manual 9 Supplied Accessories 11 Names of Parts 12 2. Preparations 21 Preparing the Power Supply 21 Using a Battery Pack 21 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[...]

7 Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns 78 Displaying Onscreen Markers 78 Displaying Zebra Patterns 79 Setting the Time Code 81 Selecting the Running Mode 81 Putting the Time Code Display on Hold 83 Setting the User Bit 84 b Synchronizing with an External Device 85 Connecting an External Device 85 Using a Reference Video Signal (Genlock Synchronizati[...]

8 6. External Connections 139 Video Output Configuration 139 Video Output Configuration by Terminal 139 SD Output 140 Connecting to an External Monitor 141 Connection Diagram 141 b Using the HD/SD SDI Terminal 142 Using the HDMI OUT Terminal 142 Using the HD/SD COMPONENT OUT Terminal 142 Using the AV or VIDEO 2 Terminal 143 Superimposing Onscreen D[...]

9 Introduction 1 About this Manual Introduction Introduction About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon XF305/XF300. Please r ead this ma nual carefully befor e you use the camcorder and r etain it for future r eference. Should the camcorder fa il to operate correctly , r efer to T roubleshooting ( 0 178). Conventions Used in this Manual [...]

Introduction 10 1 About this Manual Recording 3 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 the method that best suits your needs. 1 Open the [Image Stabilizer] submenu. [ l Camera Setup] [Image Stabilizer] 2 Selec[...]

11 Introduction 1 Supplied Accessories Supplied Accessor ies The following accessories are supplied with the camcor der . * The Canon XF Utilities Disc includes soft ware for saving and managing clips on a computer . For details on inst alling the software, r efer to Saving Clips to a Computer ( 0 146). For more information on the functions, r efer[...]

Introduction 12 1 Names of Parts Names of Parts 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 20 19 18 17 16 Operation panel  ( 0 18) Operation panel  ( 0 18) 1 ZOOM SPEED switch for the handle zoom rocker ( 0 76) 2 Side panel ( 0 48) 3 e switches ( 0 92) 4 SLOT SELECT (CF card slot selection) button ( 0 40) 5C F j (CF card slot A) and CF l (CF car d sl[...]

13 Introduction 1 Names of Parts 2 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Te r m i n a l s  ( 0 19) 1 Speaker ( 0 128) 2 SD card slot cover 3 SD card access indicator ( 0 39) 4S D c a r d s l o t ( 0 39) 5 PUSH button ( 0 52) 6 Focus mode ring ( 0 52) 7 Lens hood lock screw ( 0 30) 8 XLR terminals (CH1 and CH2) ( 0 89) 9 AUDIO IN switches for CH1 and CH2 ( 0 88, 90)[...]

Introduction 14 1 Names of Parts 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 1 2 3 1 Remote sensor ( 0 36) 2 MIRROR button ( 0 32) 3 ST ART/STOP button ( 0 44) 4 RESET button ( 0 179) 5 XLR terminal switches for CH1 and CH2 ( 0 90) 6 Instant AF sensor ( 0 56) 7 Front tally lamp ( 0 44) 8 Microphone cable clamp ( 0 89) 9 Microphone holder ( 0 89) 10 Microphone lock scr ew ( 0 8[...]

15 Introduction 1 Names of Parts 4 5 6 13 10 9 8 12 11 7 12 3 Te r m i n a l s  ( 0 19) 1L C D s c r e e n ( 0 33) 2 Viewfinder unit 3 Viewfinder ( 0 31, 33) 4 Dioptric adjustment lever ( 0 31) 5 RELEASE (viewfinder release) switch ( 0 188) 6 CF card slot cover switches for CF card slots A (top) and B (bottom) ( 0 37) 7 Battery compartment cover[...]

Introduction 16 1 Names of Parts 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7 11 12 Operation panel  ( 0 18) 1 Accessory shoe For attaching accessories such as the op tional VL-10Li II Battery Video Light. 2 Grip zoom rocker ( 0 75) 3 MAGN. (magnification) button ( 0 55)/Assignable button 6 ( 0 107) 4 ST ART/STOP button ( 0 44) 5 U (re vi ew re co rdi ng) bu tt on ( 0[...]

17 Introduction 1 Names of Parts 1 3 2 4 1 Attachment sockets for the optional T A-100 T ripod Adapter ( 0 36) 2 Attachment screws for the tripod base ( 0 36) 3 T ripod socket ( 0 36) 4 T ripod base for tripods with 0.64 cm (1/4") screws ( 0 36)[...]

Introduction 18 1 Names of Parts 1 PUSH AF button ( 0 57) 2 FOCUS switch ( 0 53, 56) 3 IS (image stabilizer) button ( 0 59)/ Assignable button 1 ( 0 107) 4 PEAKING button ( 0 55) / Assignable button 2 ( 0 107) 5 ZEBRA button ( 0 78)/ Assignable button 3 ( 0 107) 6 WFM (waveform monitor) button ( 0 96)/ Assignable button 4 ( 0 107) 7 IRIS switch ( 0[...]

19 Introduction 1 Names of Parts 1 DC IN terminal ( 0 24) 2 b HD/SD SDI terminal ( 0 142) 3 b GENLOCK terminal ( 0 86) 4 b TIME CODE terminal ( 0 87) 5 VIDEO 2 terminal ( 0 143) 6 W (headphone) terminal ( 0 93) 7R E M O T E t e r m i n a l 8 HD/SD COMPONENT OUT terminal ( 0 142) 9 HDMI OUT terminal ( 0 142) 10 USB terminal ( 0 146) 11 A V terminal [...]

Introduction 20 1 Names of Parts WL-D6000 Wireless Contr oller 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 ST ART/STOP button ( 0 44) 2 ZOOM buttons ( 0 77) 3 F / O / E / A buttons 4 MENU button ( 0 28) 5 J / I (fast playback/reverse playback) buttons ( 0 127) 6 Z / Y (frame forward/r everse) buttons ( 0 127) 7 B (stop) button ( 0 125) 8 D (play/pause) butt[...]

21 Preparations 2 Pr eparing the Power Supply Preparations Preparations Preparing the Po wer Supply Y ou can power the camcorder using a ba ttery pack or directly using the compact power adapter . If you conne ct the compact power adapter to the camcorder while a battery pack is attached, the camcor der will draw power from the power outlet. Charge[...]

Preparations 22 2 Pr eparing the Power Supply 6 Unplug the power cord fr om the powe r outlet and disconnect it from the compact power adapter . NOTES • T o charge the battery pack, disconne ct the DC cable from the compact power adapter . • The supplied BP-955 and optional BP-975 Battery Packs ar e not compatible with previous Canon camcor der[...]

23 Preparations 2 Pr eparing the Power Supply 0-25% 26-50% 51-75% 76-100% When the camcorder is of f and an In telligent System-compatible battery pack is attached, press the BA TT . INFO (battery information) button to display the remaining batt ery time and available r e cording time (displays for 5 seconds). Depending on the batte ry life, the b[...]

Preparations 24 2 Pr eparing the Power Supply Using a Household Power Outlet When Using the Supplied CA-9 30 Compact Power Adapter and DC-930 DC Cable: 1 Hold down the button on the d switch and move it to OFF (  ). 2 Connect the DC cable to the DC IN terminal on the camcorder (  ). 3 Connect the power cord to the compac t power adapter and p[...]

25 Preparations 2 Pr eparing the Power Supply T ur ning the Camcorder On and Of f The camcorder has two operating modes: CAMERA ( ) mode for making recor dings and MEDIA ( ) mode for playing back recor dings. Select the operating mode using the d switch. T o tur n on the camcorder Hold down the button on the d swi tc h a nd m ov e i t to CA MER A f[...]

Preparations 26 2 Date, Time and Language Settings Date, Time and Langua ge Settings Setting the Date and Time Y ou will need to set the date and ti me of the camcorder before you can start using it. When the camcorder’ s clock is not set, the [Date/T ime] screen will appear automatical ly with the year selected. 1 Push the joystick up/down or tu[...]

27 Preparations 2 Date, Time and Language Settings 4 Push the joystick up/down or tur n the SELECT dial to change the time zone. 5 Press SET to set the time zone and then press the MENU button to close the menu. Displaying the Date and Time while Recording Y ou can display the date and time in the lower left of the screen. 1 Press the MENU button. [...]

Preparations 28 2 Using the Menus Using the Menus In mode, many of the camcorder’ s functions can be adjusted from the menu for general settings, whic h 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 o[...]

29 Preparations 2 Using the Menus 4 Push the joystick up/down or tur n the SELECT dial to select the desired menu item. • If a submenu contains many menu item s, a scr oll bar will appear on the right side of the submenu indica ting that you must scroll up or down to see other menu items. •A A mark next to a menu item indi cates another submenu[...]

Preparations 30 2 Pr eparing the Camcorder Preparing the Camcorder This section outlines the basic prep arations for the camcor der such as attaching the lens hood, attaching/ removing the eyecup, and adjusting the viewfinder and LCD screen. Attaching the Lens Hood Attach the lens hood to protect the lens and r educe the amount of stray light that [...]

31 Preparations 2 Pr eparing the Camcorder Detaching the Eye Cup Detach the eye cup as sh own in the illustration. Dioptric Adjustment T ur n on the camcor der and adjust the dioptric adjustment lever .[...]

Preparations 32 2 Pr eparing the Camcorder Using the LCD Panel Y ou can slide out the LCD panel to th e left or right based on your prefer ence and shooting situation. 1 Slide out the LCD panel. • T o slide out the LCD panel to the l eft, push on the right side of the LCD panel. T o slide out the LCD pane l to the right, push on the left side. 2 [...]

33 Preparations 2 Pr eparing the Camcorder Adjusting the Viewfinder/LCD Screen Y ou can adjust the brightness, contra st, color , sharpness, and backlight of the viewfinder and LCD screen in dependently of each other . These adjustments will not affect your r ecordings. 1 Open the setup menu for the viewfinder or LCD screen. [ M LCD/VF Setup] [LCD [...]

Preparations 34 2 Pr eparing the Camcorder Adjusting the Grip Belt Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the grip zoom r ocker with your index and middle fingers, and the ST ART/STOP button with your thumb. IMPORT ANT • Be car eful not to drop the camcor der when adjusting the grip belt. Attaching a Shoulder Strap Pass the ends through the s[...]

35 Preparations 2 Pr eparing the Camcorder Removing and Attaching the T erminal Covers Remove the covers for the following terminals in order to access them. * b only . Removing the T erminal Covers 1 Open the terminal cover and pull it out. 2 Grasp the strip connecting the term inal cover to the camcorder and pull. This step is not necessary for t[...]

Preparations 36 2 Pr eparing the Camcorder NOTES • Y ou can also activate the wireless controller by setting an assignable button to [Wireless Controller] ( 0 107). Using the Wireless Controller to Operate the Camcorder When using the wireless contr o ller , po int it at the camcorder’ s remote sensor . When the wireless controller's butto[...]

37 Preparations 2 Pr eparing Recording Media Preparing Recordi ng Media The camcorder r ecords clips to CompactFlash (CF) car ds and photos* to SD and SDHC memory cards. The camcor der is equipped with tw o C F ca rd s lo ts . In it ia li ze re co rdi ng m ed ia ( 0 39) when you use them with this camcorder for the first time. * The camcorder can r[...]

Preparations 38 2 Pr eparing Recording Media Checking the Status of the CF Card Slots Y ou can check the status of the CF ca rd slots immediately by looking at the CF j /CF l access indicator . Refer to the following table. Removing a CF card 1 Wait until the access indicator for the car d slot with the CF card to be removed is of f. 2 Slide the CF[...]

39 Preparations 2 Pr eparing Recording Media Inserting and Removing an SD Card 1 T ur n off the camcor der (  ). 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 (  ). 4 Close the SD card slot cover (  ). • Do not for ce the cover closed [...]

Preparations 40 2 Pr eparing Recording Media T o initialize a CF card 3 Select [OK] and then press SET . 4 When the confirmation message appears, press SET . • T he CF card is initialized and al l the data it contains is erased. T o initialize an SD card 3 Select [Complete] (complete init ialization) or [Quick] (quick initialization) and then pre[...]

41 Preparations 2 Pr eparing Recording Media NOTES • I f both CF card slots contain a CF car d and you open the cover of the selected slot, the camcorder will automatically switch to the other slot. • Y ou cannot use the SLOT SELECT bu tton to switch between CF card slots while recor ding. • When the bit rate is set to 50 Mbps ( 0 51) during [...]

Preparations 42 2 Pr eparing Recording Media[...]

43 Recording 3 Recor ding Video Recording Recording Recording Video This section explains the recor ding basics. Before you begin r ecording, make a test recor ding first to check if the camcor der operates correctly . Record for appr oximately 6 minutes at 50 Mbps ( 0 51). Should the camcorder fail to operate corr ectly , refer to T roubleshooting[...]

Recording 44 3 Recor ding Video Recording 1 Hold down the button on the d switch and move it to CAMERA ( 0 25). • T he camcorder turns on in mode and enters record pause mode. • T he access indicator for the CF ca rd s lo t s ele ct ed fo r rec ord in g illuminates in red and then changes to gr een. 2 Press the ST ART/STOP button to begin r eco[...]

45 Recording 3 Recor ding Video • Y ou can use the [ J Other Functions] [R ec Review] setting ( 0 100) to review the last clip r ecorded. • I f you set an assignable button to [Add e Mark] or [Add Z Mark] ( 0 107), you can press the button to add an e mark or Z mark to the last clip recor ded. • Y ou can use the [ J Other Functions] [Clip s] [...]

Recording 46 3 Recor ding Video Onscreen Displays Refer to this section for an explanation of the various screen displays that appear in mode. Y ou can use the custom display function ( 0 121) to display or hide most of the screen displays. Such scr een displays are denoted with an asterisk (*). When displaying the date and time: 1 23 4 7 17 5 6 8 [...]

47 Recording 3 Recor ding Video NOTES • Y ou can press the DISPLA Y button to tur n off most icons and displays. •W h e n t h e A icon appears next to the wh ite balance, aperture value, gain or shutter speed, it indicates that the setting is in auto mode. 1 Remaining battery time* ( 0 49) 2 Recording operation* ( 0 49) 3 Character recording* ([...]

Recording 48 3 Recor ding Video Side Panel Displays Y ou can check the following informatio n on the side panel even when the LCD panel is retracted. NOTES • W hile the camcorder is in mode , the time code and time code setting will not be displayed. • [EXT -LOCK] appears only on the XF305. Tim e c od e Tim e c od e setting CF card status/ avai[...]

49 Recording 3 Recor ding Video 1 Remaining battery time • The icon shows a r ough estimate of the remaining charge as a percentage of the full charge of the battery pack. The r emaining recor ding/playback time of the battery pack is displayed, in minutes, next to the icon. • P  Q  R  S  U (in r ed). When U is displayed, replace th[...]

Recording 50 3 Recor ding Video Power Save Mode Activate the power save mode to turn off the screen and r e duce battery consumption. At the press of a butto n, the camcor der will immediately ret ur n t o re co rd pa us e m ode . 1 Hold the POWER SAVE button pr essed down for at least 2 seconds. • T he screen will turn off and the camcor der wil[...]

51 Recording 3 Video Configuration: Bit Rate, Resolution and Frame Rate Video Configuration: Bit Rate, Resolution and Frame Rate Be fo re yo u re co rd, s el ec t 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 res ol uti on . [ J Other Functi[...]

Recording 52 3 Adjusting the Focus Adjusting the Focus This camcorder featur es 4 methods for adjusting the focus. When you use full manual focus or manual focus, you can use the peaking and magnification functions to help you focus more accurately . Full manual focus (FULL MF): Use the focus ring to adjust the focus. The focus ring is non-perpetua[...]

53 Recording 3 Adjusting the Focus 3 T ur n the focus ring to adjust the focus. • When you focus at full telephot o, the image will be in focus throughout the entir e zoom range. NOTES • Using the subject distance display on the scr een: - When the camcor der switches out of autofocus mode or when you adjust the focus with the focus ring, the a[...]

Recording 54 3 Adjusting the Focus 2 Press the PUSH button (unlock fo cus mode ring button) on the focus mode ring and turn the ring toward AF/MF . 3 T urn the focus ring to adjust the focus. NOTES • When using full manual focus mode: - If you turn the focus ring too quic kly , the camcorder may not be able to focus immediately . In such case , t[...]

55 Recording 3 Adjusting the Focus Peaking The camcorder of fers 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 pr ess SET . 3 Press the PEAKING button. • The peaking icon ( a[...]

Recording 56 3 Adjusting the Focus 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 (at full wide-angle, measured fr om the front of the lens barr el) to f . During autofocus mode, you can turn the focus ring to focus manually . When [...]

57 Recording 3 Adjusting the Focus Push AF During manual focus mode or Normal AF mode, press the PUSH AF button and hold it pressed down. • T he autofocus (Instant AF mode) is activated as long as you hold the PUSH AF button pressed down. Y ou can also use the PUSH AF button on the optional ZR-2000 Zoom Remote Controller . NOTES • Wh en recor d[...]

Recording 58 3 Adjusting the Focus • T o change the main subject when there is more than one person, press the assignable button set to [Select Face]. NOTES • The camcor der may mistakenly detect the faces of non-human subjects. In such case, turn face detection off. • In certain cases, faces may not be de tected corr ectly . T y pical exampl[...]

59 Recording 3 Image Stabilizer Image Stabilizer Use the image stabilizer to compensa te for camcorder shake in or der to achieve steadier shots. There ar e 3 me thods of image stabilization; select the method that best suits your needs. 1 Open the [Image Stabilizer] submenu. [ l Camera Setup] [Image Stabilizer] 2 Select the desired option and then[...]

Recording 60 3 Gain Gain The gain control adjusts the level of the video signal generated depending on the lighting and shooting condit ions. Y ou can select automatic or manual gain control. Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Automatically adjusts the gain ba sed on the subject’ s brightness. Set the AGC switch to ON. •T h e A icon appears next to t[...]

61 Recording 3 Gain Manual Gain Control Set the AGC switch to OFF to set the gain manually . Y ou can select one of 3 preset gain levels (L: low , M: middle, H: high) to which you can independently assign gain values. Y o u can also fine-tune the gain in 0.5 dB increments. Assigning Gain V a lues to the GAIN Switch Positions Y ou can assign separat[...]

Recording 62 3 Gain NOTES • When you select high gain levels, the pictur e may flicker slightly . The 33.0 dB gain level in particular , al lows you to shoot video with a higher sensitivity but is more pr one to th e appearance of no ise and artifacts (white dots, vertical streaks or blocking). • Y ou can use the [ J Other Functions] [Custom Fu[...]

63 Recording 3 Shutter Speed Shutter Speed Set the shutter speed based on the recor ding conditions. For example, you may want to set slower shutter speeds in darker environments. The camcorder of fers the following 6 modes. OFF: The camcorder uses a standar d shutter speed based on the frame rate. Auto: The camcorder automatically ad justs the shu[...]

Recording 64 3 Shutter Speed Changing the Shutter Speed Mode 1 Set the SHUTTER switch to ON. • T he shutter speed displayed on the bottom of the screen changes depending on the mode. For mode s other than auto, the setting appears highlighted in orange. 2 Slide the SHUTTER switch toward SEL to change the mode. • R epeat step 2 until the desired[...]

65 Recording 3 Shutter Speed Flicker Reduction Y ou can reduce flicker caused by re cording under fluor escent lamps. 1 Open the [Flicker Reduction] submenu. [ l Camera Setup] [Flicker Reduction] 2 Select [Automatic] and then press SET . [ l Camera Setup] [Flicker Reduction] [Off][...]

Recording 66 3 Adjusting the Apertur e Adjusting the Aperture Y ou can affect the brightness of your re cordings or change the depth of field by adjusting the aperture. Incr ease the aperture value (F8 to F9.5) so that objects that are close and far away will be in focus. Y ou can have the camcorder adjust the apertur e automati cally or you can ma[...]

67 Recording 3 Adjusting the Apertur e • When you set the apertur e value manua lly , it is not retained if you activate automatic aperture contr o l (excluding full auto mode). The aperture value set automatically by th e camcor der will be retained when you switch back to manual aperture contr o l. • When you activate the built-in ND filter ,[...]

Recording 68 3 Adjusting the Apertur e Adjusting the AE Level Use the AE shift control to adjust AE level in or der to dark en or lighten the image. Y ou can select from 15 AE levels. 1 Open the [AE Shift] submenu. [ l Camera Setup] [AE Shift] 2 Select an AE level and then press SET . Available AE Levels NOTES • Y ou cannot adjust the AE level if[...]

69 Recording 3 Using the ND Filter Using the ND Filter Using the ND filters allows you keep the aperture within an appr opriate range when recor ding in bright surroundings*. * When recording in bright surr oundings, the camcorder closes down the apertur e. This may cause the picture to appear b lurred depending on the zoom position. Using the ND f[...]

Recording 70 3 White Balance White Balance The camcorder uses an electr onic wh ite balance process to calibrate the picture for accurate color display under dif ferent 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 b[...]

71 Recording 3 White Balance Preset White Balance The camcorder comes pr eset with outd oor (daylight: 5,600 K) and indoor (incandescent light: 3,200 K) settings . Y ou can fine tune the setting after selecting it. 1 Set the AWB switch to OFF . 2 Set the WHITE BAL. switch to PRESET . 3 Open the [White Balance] submenu. [ l Camera Setup] [White Bala[...]

Recording 72 3 White Balance Setting the Color T emperature The following procedur e allows you to specify the color temperature between 2,000 K and 15,000 K in 100 K increments. 1 Set the AWB switch to OFF . 2 Set the WHITE BAL. switch to PRESET . 3 Open the [White Balance] submenu. [ l Camera Setup] [White Balance] 4 Select [Kelvin] and then pres[...]

73 Recording 3 White Balance Recording with a Custom White Balance 1 Set the AWB switch to OFF . 2 Set the WHITE BAL. switch to the desired custom setting, A or B. • The selected custom white balance setting is activated. NOTES •S e t t h e [ l Camera Setup] [T ele-converter] setting ( 0 163) to [Off] in advance. • Readjust the custom white b[...]

Recording 74 3 Zooming Zooming Y ou can operate the zoom (up to 18x) using the zoom rocker on the side grip or the one on the handle. Y ou can also use the zoom ring on the lens or the zoom buttons on the wireless contr o ller . Selecting the Zoom Controls Set the ZOOM switch to the desired option. Options NOTES • When you turn on the camcorder i[...]

75 Recording 3 Zooming Using the Zoom Rockers, Wireless Contr oller or Optional Remote Control When you operate the zoom, a zoom indi cator* will appear on the screen that shows the approximate zoom po sition. T o use the zoom rockers, make sure to set the ZOOM switch to ROCKER in advance. * Y ou can use the [ J Other Functions] [Custom Function] [[...]

Recording 76 3 Zooming Approximate zoom speeds (grip zoom r ocker) * When the zoom speed is too fast (less than 2 seconds end-to-end), the camcorder will ha ve more tr ouble focusing automatically while zooming. Using the Handle Zoom Rocker Use the ZOOM SPEED switch and functions in the [ l Camera Setup] [Zoom] submenus to set the zoom speed. Move [...]

77 Recording 3 Zooming Approximate zoom speeds (handle zoom r ocker) * When the zoom speed is too fast (less than 2 seconds end-to-end) , the camcorder will have more tr ouble focusing automatically while zooming. Using the Wireless Controller or Optional Remote Control The zoom speeds when using the wireless contr oller and when using an optional [...]

Recording 78 3 Onscr een Markers and Zebra Patter ns Onscreen Markers and Zebra P atterns Using onscreen markers allows you to make sur e your subject is correctly framed and is within the appropriate safe ar ea. The zebra patterns help you identify areas that ar e overexpo sed. The onscr een markers and zebra pattern will not affect your recor din[...]

79 Recording 3 Onscr een Markers and Zebra Patter ns 4 Select [Enable], select [On] and then press SET to enable the onscreen markers. • All of the selected onscr een markers will be displayed. • Select [Of f] to tur n off all onscr een markers. Options NOTES • If you set an assignable button to [Markers] ( 0 107), you can pr ess the button t[...]

Recording 80 3 Onscr een Markers and Zebra Patter ns 4 Select a zebra level and then press SET . 5 Press the ZEBRA button to activate the selected zebra pattern. • Y ou can also select [Zebra], select [On] and then press SET . NOTES • Y ou can use the [ M LCD/VF Setup] [HD Output] setting ( 0 165) to display the zebra pattern on an exter nal mo[...]

81 Recording 3 Setting the Time Code Setting the Time Code The camcorder can generate a time co de signal and embed it in your recor dings. Y ou can have the camcorder output the time code signal from the HD/SD SDI terminal ( b only) or TIME CODE terminal ( b only; 0 87). In addition, you can superi mpose the time code on video output from the HDMI[...]

Recording 82 3 Setting the Time Code Setting the T ime Code’ s Initial Value If you set the running mode to [Preset] , you can set the initial value of the time code. 1 Open the time code [Setting] submenu. [ L TC/UB Setup] [T ime Code] [Setting] 2 Select [Set] and then press SET . • T he time code setting screen appe ars with an orange selecti[...]

83 Recording 3 Setting the Time Code Putting the Time Code Display on Hold If you set an assignable bu tton to [Time Code Hold] ( 0 107), you can freeze the display of the time code*. While the time code display is put on hold, [H] will appear on the screen ne xt to the time code and [HOLD] will appear on the side panel. The time code continues to [...]

Recording 84 3 Setting the User Bit Setting the User Bit The user bit display can be selected from the date or the time of recor ding, or an identification code consisting of 8 characters in the hexadecimal system. There ar e sixtee n possible characters: the numbers 0 to 9 and the letters A to F . b If user bit information is being received along [...]

85 Recording 3 b Synchr onizing with an Exter nal Device b Synchronizing wit h an External Device Using genlock synchronization, you can synchr onize 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 ti me code to the external signal. Usi[...]

Recording 86 3 b Synchr onizing with an Exter nal Device Using a Reference Video Signal (Genlock Synchronization) When a refer e nce sync signal (analog bl ackburst or tri-level signal) is input through the GENLOCK terminal, the ph ases of the camcor der's V and H sync will automatically be synchron ized to it. The phase dif ference between th[...]

87 Recording 3 b Synchr onizing with an Exter nal Device • I f the external Genlock signal is inco rrect or there is no input signal, the external time code that is recorded may be incorr ect. • When an external time code signal is r eceived, the camcorder’ s own time code will be synchronized to it and the synchr onization will be maintained[...]

Recording 88 3 Recor ding Audio Recording Audio The camcorder featur es two-channe l linear PCM audio recor ding and playback with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz. Y ou can record audio using the built-in microphone, opti onal external microphone (XLR terminal) or line input (XLR termin al). Y ou can select the audio input independently for channel [...]

89 Recording 3 Recor ding Audio Selecting the Built-in Microphone’ s Sensitivity 1 Open the [Int. Mic Sensitivity] submenu. [ m Audio Setup] [Audio Input] [Int. Mic Sensitivity] 2 Select the desired option and then pr ess SET . Options Activating the Built-in Microphone’ s Attenuator If the audio level is too high and th e sound sounds distorte[...]

Recording 90 3 Recor ding Audio 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 th e desired channel to LINE or MIC. • T o supply a microphone with phantom power , set the switch to MIC+48V instead. Make sure to conne ct the micr ophone first, before t[...]

91 Recording 3 Recor ding Audio Options Adjusting the External Microphone’ s Sensitivity Y ou 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 T rimming] or [XLR2 Mic T rimming] 2 Select the [...]

Recording 92 3 Recor ding Audio Adjusting the Audio Level Y ou can set the audio level to auto or manual for each channel. When both CH1 and CH2 are set to the built-in micr ophone ( 0 88), the settings for CH1 will automat ically be applied to CH2. Automatic Audio Level Adjustment Set the e switch of the desired channe l to A (automatic) to let th[...]

93 Recording 3 Recor ding Audio Monitoring the Audio with Headphones Connect headphones to the W (headphone) terminal to monitor the recor ded audio. Y ou can use the HE ADPHONE +/- buttons to adjust the volume. NOTES • Use commer cially available headphones with a cable no longer than 3m . • When you ar e monitoring the audio, you can choose t[...]

Recording 94 3 Using Metadata Using Metadata The camcorder automatically adds meta data to clips while they ar e being recor ded. Metadata consists of the user-defined user memo* and recor ding data, such as shutter spee d, exposure and focus settings. Y ou can use the supplied Canon XF Utility software to check and sear ch for specific metadata. *[...]

95 Recording 3 Colors Bars/Audio Refer ence Signal Colors Bars/Audio Re ference Signal Y ou can have the camcorder generate and recor d color bars and a 1 kHz audio refer ence signal and output them fr om the HD/SD SDI terminal ( b only), HDMI OUT terminal, HD/SD COMPONENT OUT terminal 1 , A V terminal, VIDEO 2 terminal 1 and W (headphone) terminal[...]

Recording 96 3 Video Scopes Video Scopes The camcorder can display a simp lified waveform monitor or vectorscope. 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 pict ur e and d[...]

97 Recording 3 Video Scopes Options Configuring the V ectorscope The camcorder’ s vectorsc ope function offers 2 modes. Y ou can also change the gain. 1 Open the [V ectorscope] submenu. [ J Other Functions] [WFM (LCD)] [V ectorscope] 2 Select the desired option and then press SET . • If you do not need to change th e gain, you do not need to pe[...]

Recording 98 3 Video Scopes Options [T ype 1]: The waveform that repr esents the focus of the entire picture is displayed in green. In addition, the waveform of the ar ea in the three r ed frames is displayed in red on top of the pr evious waveform. [T ype 2]: This mode displays the edge monitor with the waveform monitor in [Line+Spot] mode. The wa[...]

99 Recording 3 Adding Shot Marks while Recor ding Adding Shot Marks whi le Recording When recor ding, you can flag an impo rtant shot in a clip by adding a “shot mark” ( n ). There ar e two types of shot marks, shot mark 1 ( c ) and shot mark 2 ( d ), and you can add either or both types to a single clip. When the camcorder is in mode , you can[...]

Recording 100 3 Reviewing a Recor ding Reviewing a Recording When the camcor der is in mode, you can review the last clip that was recor ded. 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, pr ess the U button. • T he last cl[...]

101 Recording 3 Special Recor ding Modes Special Recording Mode s The camcorder featur es 4 special recor ding modes. Interval recor ding ([Interval Rec]): Th e camcorder will automatically r ecord a pre-defined number of frames at a pr e-defined interval. This mode is suitable for recor ding subjects with little movement, such as natural surroundi[...]

Recording 102 3 Special Recor ding Modes Available Intervals* * In the camcorder’ s menu, seconds ar e indicated by [sec] and minutes are indicated by [min]. Activating Interval Recording Mode and Recording 1 Open the [Special Rec] submenu. [ J Other Functions] [Special Rec] 2 Select [Interval Rec] and then press SET . • [INT STBY] appears at t[...]

103 Recording 3 Special Recor ding Modes Frame Recording Mode Set the number of frames in advanc e. We r ecommend using the wireless controller or stabilizing the camcor der , for example, on a tripod. Sound is no t re cord ed in th is m od e. Configuring Frame Recording Mode 1 Open the [Rec Frames] submenu. [ J Other Functions] [Frame Rec] [Rec Fr[...]

Recording 104 3 Special Recor ding Modes • The time code advances by the number of frames recor ded. If the running mode of the time code ( 0 81) is set to [Free Run] or the time code is input from an external source ( b only), the running mode will switch to [Rec Run] during special recor ding mode. When special recor ding mode is deactivated, t[...]

105 Recording 3 Special Recor ding Modes 3 Press the ST ART/STOP button to begin recording. • The camcor der automatically re cords at the set frame rate. • The tally lamps illuminate. • [S&F STBY] changes to [ N S&F REC] while r ecording. 4 Press the ST ART/STOP button again to stop recording. • The camcor der records the clip. •[...]

Recording 106 3 Special Recor ding Modes Pre-r ecording Mode When pre-r ecording mode is activated, the camcor der starts recording continuously into a temporary memo ry of approximately 3 seconds so when you press the ST ART/STOP bu tton, the clip will contain also approximately 3 seconds of video and audio r ecorded befor e you pressed the button[...]

107 Customization 4 Assignable Buttons Customization Customization Assignable Buttons The camcorder conveniently featur es 13* buttons to which you can assign various functions. By assign ing often-used functions, you can quickly access them with a single press of a button. * In mode, only assignable buttons 1 to 7 are available. Changing the Assig[...]

Customization 108 4 Assignable Buttons Using an Assignable Button After you assign a function to one of the buttons, press the button to activate the function. For some func tions, an options menu may appear . In such case, select the desired option and then pr ess SET . Assignable Functions Functions can be set separately in mode and mode. Refer t[...]

109 Customization 4 Custom Pictur e Settings Custom Picture Settings Y ou can preset a number of picture-r elated settings ( 0 113). After changing individual settings to your prefer ence, you can save the whole set in the camcorder or SD car d as a custom picture file. Y ou can then load the file at a later date to chan ge the current settings to [...]

Customization 110 4 Custom Pictur e Settings Editing a Custom Picture File’ s Settings 1 After selecting a file, select [ I X Edit File] and then press SET . 2 Select a setting and then press SET . 3 Change the setting to the desired level. • R efer to the table Available Custom Picture Settings ( 0 113) for details on the various settings. •[...]

111 Customization 4 Custom Pictur e Settings Protecting Custom Pictur e Files Protecting a custom pictur e file prevents its settings fr om being accidentally changed. 1 After selecting a file, open the [Protect] submenu. [ I X Edit File] [Protect] 2 Select [Protect] and then press SET . • In the file selection list, h will appear next to the fil[...]

Customization 112 4 Custom Pictur e Settings Copying a File from an SD Card to the Camcorder 1 After selecting a file on the SD card, open the [Copy T o Cam.] submenu. [ H X T ransfer File] [Copy T o Cam.] 2 Select the file slot under which to save the file and then press SET . 3 Select [OK] and then press SET . • T he currently selected file wil[...]

113 Customization 4 Custom Pictur e Settings Available Custom Pictur e Settings The following are the available settings. Even if no custom pictur e file is selected, the default settings ar e still applied to the pictur e. Gamma The gamma curve changes the overal l look of the image. (Default: [Normal 1]). [Normal 1] to [Normal 4]: These settings [...]

Customization 114 4 Custom Pictur e Settings Black Gamma Controls the lower part of the gamm a curve (dark ar eas of the image). [Level]: Raises or lowers the lower part of the gamma curve. This setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50. (Default: 0) [Range]: Selects the range in which da rk areas ar e affected. This setting can be adjusted from -5 to[...]

115 Customization 4 Custom Pictur e Settings Sharpness Sets the sharpness of the ou tp ut and rec ord in g si gn al . [Level]: Sets the sharpness level. This setting can be adjusted from -10 to 50. (Default: 0) [H Detail Freq.]: Sets the center fr equency of horizontal sharpness. Setting higher values increases the fr equency , which, in turn, incr[...]

Customization 116 4 Custom Pictur e Settings [Select]: In addition to the sharpne ss set by [Level], [Select] sets the sharpness for areas with higher fr equencies. Higher values apply more sharpness to ar eas with higher frequencies. Use this for subjects in which normal sharpening is not effective. This setting is not available when the resolutio[...]

117 Customization 4 Custom Pictur e Settings [Y Level]: Adjusts the brightness fo r detection of skin tones. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 31. (Default: 16) Selective Noise Reduction The camcorder detects the characterist ics of a certain color or tone and applies a noise reduction filter to the targeted ar eas. A zebra pattern will appear[...]

Customization 118 4 Custom Pictur e Settings White Balance Adjusts the amount of white bala nce throughout the whole image. [R Gain]: Adjust the intensity of red tones. This setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50. (Default: 0) [G Gain]: Adjust the intensity of green tones. This setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50. (Default: 0) [B Gain]: Adjust t[...]

119 Customization 4 Custom Pictur e Settings Other Functions [Setup Level]: Adjusts the black le vel 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: 0) [Press]: Compr e sses the dynamic range of the video signal so that it does not exc[...]

Customization 120 4 Customizing Functions and Onscr een Displays Customizing Functions and O nscreen Displays Customize the camcorder to match your shooting style and needs. Use the [ J Other Functions] [Custom Function] setting to adjust how some of the camcorder’ s controls and functions operate in mode. Similarly , use the [ M LCD/VF Setup] [C[...]

121 Customization 4 Customizing Functions and Onscr een Displays Customizing Onscreen Displays For details on which onscreen displays can be customized, r efer to Onscreen Displays ( 0 46). For details on the setting options, refer to [Custom Display] ( 0 166). 1 Open the [Custom Display] submenu. [ M LCD/VF Setup] [Custom Display] 2 Select the des[...]

Customization 122 4 Saving and Loading Camera Settings Saving and Loading Came ra Settings After you adjust custom picture se ttings and settings in the various menus, you can save those settings on an SD card. Y ou can load those settings at a later date or on anot her XF305 or XF300 camcor der so that you can use that camcorder in that same exact[...]

123 Playback 5 Playback Playback Playback Playback This section explains how to play back clips recor ded on a CF card. For details on playing back clips usin g an external monitor , refer to Connecting to an External Monitor ( 0 141). For details on viewing photos on the SD card, r efer to Viewing Photos ( 0 157). Clip Index Screen Playback functi[...]

Playback 124 5 Playback v Switching Between the CF Card Slots If both CF card slots contain a CF car d, you can switch between them as necessary . Press the SLOT SELECT button. • The access indicator of the select ed CF car d slot will illuminate in green. Switching to Other Index Screens All of the clips on a CF card can be accessed fr om the cl[...]

125 Playback 5 Playback Playing Back Clips Y ou can play back clips from the clip index screen, [ e Mark] index screen and [ Z Mark] index scr een. Use the pl ayback control buttons on the handle. 1 Move the orange selection frame to the clip you want to play back. 2P r e s s t h e D button to start playback. • Playback will start fr om the clip [...]

Playback 126 5 Playback 1 Appears when [ M LCD/VF Setup] [Metadata Disp lay] [Date/T ime] is set to [On]. 2 Appears when [ M LCD/VF Setup] [Metadata Display] [Camera Data] is set to [On]. 1 Remaining battery time ( 0 49) 2 Playback operation 3 Selected CF card 4 Relay recording 5 T ime code ( 0 81) 6 Clip number / T otal number of clips 7 Bit rate [...]

127 Playback 5 Playback Playback Controls When you play back a clip, operate the buttons on the handle or the wireless contr o ller to use fast playback , play back frame-by-frame or skip clips. Refer to the following table. Available Playback T ypes NOTES • T here is no audio during any of the playback types listed in the pr evious table. • Du[...]

Playback 128 5 Playback Adjusting the V olume During playback, audio will come from the monaural built-in speaker or headphones. When you connect headphones to the W (headphone) terminal, the built-in speaker will be muted. Adjusting the Headphone V olume Press the HEADPHONE +/- buttons to adjust the volume. Adjusting the Built-in Speaker V olume 1[...]

129 Playback 5 Clip Operations Clip Operations Besides playing back a clip, you can perform other operations such as deleting a clip or displaying clip info rmation. This is done through the clip menu, which contains differ ent functi ons depending on the index screen. Y ou can use the functions in the [ J Other Functions] menu to perform some of t[...]

Playback 130 5 Clip Operations Using the Clip Menu 1 Select a clip and then press SET . • T he clip menu appears. Availabl e functions depend on the index screen and which functions ar e enabled. 2 Select the desired function and then press SET . • T he function is enabled. For some functions, further action may be requir ed. Follow the onscree[...]

131 Playback 5 Clip Operations Displaying the User Memo When displaying the [Clip Info] screen of a clip that has an embedded user memo, push the joystick up or tu rn the SELECT dial up to display it. Push the joystick down or turn the SELECT dial down to return to the [Clip Info] screen. Displaying Custom Picture Settings When displaying the [Clip[...]

Playback 132 5 Clip Operations Deleting e Marks or Z Marks Deleting an e Mark or Z Mark from a Clip 1 Select the desired clip and then pr ess SET to open the clip menu. 2 Select [Delete e Mark] or [Delete Z Mark] and then press SET . • T he clip information screen appe ars and it prompts you to confirm the operation. 3 Select [OK] and then press [...]

133 Playback 5 Clip Operations Copying All Clips 1 Open the [Copy All Clips] submenu. [ J Other Functions] [Clips] [Copy All Clips] 2 Select [OK] and then press SET . • All of the clips on the selected CF car d will be copied to the other CF card. • Select [Cancel] instead to cancel the operation. • While the clips ar e being copied , you can[...]

Playback 134 5 Clip Operations Deleting Clips Y ou can delete any clip except those with an e mark. T o delete such clips, delete the e mark befor ehand. Deleting a Single Clip 1 Select the desired clip and then pr ess SET to open the clip menu. 2 Select [Delete Clip] and then press SET . • T he clip information screen appe ars and it prompts you[...]

135 Playback 5 Clip Operations Copying a Custom Picture File Embedded in a Clip Y ou 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. 2 Select [Copy X File] and then press SET . •T h e [ X Data 1/3] screen appears with the orange selection frame indicating t[...]

Playback 136 5 Clip Operations NOTES • After you finish playing back a clip fr om this index screen, the index screen that was open befor e the [S hot Mark] index scr een will appear . Displaying a Frame Index Screen of a Single Clip Y ou can display an index screen of a si ngle clip broken down as frames at fixed intervals. This is useful when y[...]

137 Playback 5 Clip Operations NOTES • After you finish playing back a clip fr om this index screen, the index screen that was open befor e the [Exp and Clip] index screen will appear . Adding or Deleting Shot Marks from an Index Scr een From the [Shot Mark] index scr een or [Expand Clip] index screen, you can add/delete a shot mark to/from a fra[...]

Playback 138 5 Clip Operations • Ther e 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 Y ou can change the thumbnail that appe ars 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[...]

139 External Connections 6 Video Output Configuration External Connections External Connections Video Output Configura tion The video signal output from the HD/SD SDI ( b only), HDMI OUT and HD/SD COMPONENT OUT terminal s depends on the clip’ s video configuration, the capability of the ex ternal monitor (for video output from the HDMI OUT termin[...]

External Connections 140 6 Video Output Configuration NOTES • b When the camcorder is connect ed via HDMI OUT terminal to an external monitor , the video si gnal output from the HD/SD SDI terminal will be the same as that from the HDMI OUT terminal. SD Output When HD video (16:9 aspect ratio) is converted and output as SD video (4:3 aspect ratio)[...]

141 External Connections 6 Connecting to an Extern al Monitor Connecting to an External Monitor When you connect the camcorder to an external monitor for recor ding or playback, use the terminal on camcor der that matches the one you wish to use on the monitor . Then, select th e video signal output configuration ( 0 139). The camcorder can output [...]

External Connections 142 6 Connecting to an Exter nal Monitor b Using the HD/SD SDI T erminal 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 procedur e to change the output to HD or SD. T ur ning the output off will conserve th e camcor der’[...]

143 External Connections 6 Connecting to an Extern al Monitor NOTES • I f necessary , you can superimpose th e onscreen displays on the video displayed on the external monitor ( 0 143). Using the A V or VIDEO 2 T erminal When you output video from the A V terminal or VIDEO 2 terminal, the video signal is converted to an anal og SD composite video[...]

External Connections 144 6 Audio Output Audio Output The camcorder can output audio fr om the HD/SD SDI terminal ( b only), HDMI OUT terminal, A V terminal or W (headphone) terminal. When audio is output from the A V terminal or W (headphone) terminal, you can configure settings such as the output channel. When audio is output fr om the A V termina[...]

145 External Connections 6 Audio Output Selecting the Audio Channel Y ou can select the audio channel that is output from the A V terminal or W (headphone) terminal. 1 Open the [Channel] submenu. [ m Audio Setup] [Audio Output] [Channel] 2 Select the desired option and then press SET . Options NOTES • Y ou can change the audio channel by setting [...]

External Connections 146 6 Saving Clips to a Computer Saving Clips to a Com puter Use the software on the supplied Canon XF Utilities CD-ROM to transfer clips in the camcorder to a comp uter to save them. The CD-ROM contains the following. Canon XF Utility : Browser for transferring clips to a computer , playing back and checking vide o, and managi[...]

147 External Connections 6 Saving Clips to a Computer Canon XF Plugin for Final Cut Pro Refer to the application’ s official home page for the application’ s system requir ements. NOTES • Even if your computer meets the system r equirements, proper operation of the software cannot be guaranteed. Installing and Uninstalling Canon XF Utility (W[...]

External Connections 148 6 Saving Clips to a Computer 3 Select the language to be di splayed during installation. 4 Select an installation method and then click [OK]. • If you selected the [Easy Installation] installation method, skip to step 7. 5 Select the software to install and the destination folder . Then, click [Next].[...]

149 External Connections 6 Saving Clips to a Computer 6 Click [Install]. 7 Read the license agreement and clic k [Y es] to begin the installation. • If you do not select [Y es], you cannot install the software. • When the installation has comple ted, [Installation has completed successfully .] appears. • Y ou can click [Cancel] to cancel the [...]

External Connections 150 6 Saving Clips to a Computer 3 Click [Uninstall]/[Uninstall/Chang e] (Windows Vista/W indows 7) or [Change/Remove] (Windows XP). 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. Uninstalling the Canon XF Plugin for Avid Media Access Instructions 1 From the [Start] menu, open [All Pr ograms] [Canon Utilities] [Canon XF Plugin for Avid Me[...]

151 External Connections 6 Saving Clips to a Computer 5 Select the installation meth od and then click [Next]. 6 Read the license agreement and click [Agr ee]. • If you do not select [Agr ee], you cannot install the software. • If you selected the [Easy Installation ] installation method, skip to step 8. 7 Select the software to install and the[...]

External Connections 152 6 Saving Clips to a Computer 9 Click [Finish] and then remove the CD-ROM fr om the computer . Uninstalling the Software 1 From [Applications], open [Canon Utilities]. 2 Move [Canon XF Utility] to the [T rash]. Uninstalling Canon XF Plugin for Final Cut Pro Move the following file to [T rash]. /Library/Application Support /P[...]

153 External Connections 6 Saving Clips to a Computer Viewing the Software Instruction Manuals For details on using the software, r efe r to the instruction manual (PDF file) of each module. The instruction manuals are installed with the softwar e. For computers running Windows, Adobe® Reader® is required. Viewing the Canon XF Utility Instruction[...]

External Connections 154 6 Saving Clips to a Computer[...]

155 Photos 7 T aking Photos Photos Photos Tak ing Pho tos Y ou can take photos when the camc order is in mode or you can capture a photo fr om a clip when the camcorder is in mode. Photos are saved onto the SD ca r d. In mode, photo size is 1920x1080*. In mode, photo size depends on the resolution setting of the clip that the photo is captured fr o[...]

Photos 156 7 T aking Photos Capturing Photos in MEDIA Mode Y ou can capture a photo from a clip du ring playback pause. T o capture a photo, set an assignable button to [Photo] first or use the wireless controller . 1 Set an assignable button to [Photo] ( 0 107). • T his step is not necessary if you are using the wir eless controller . 2 Select t[...]

157 Photos 7 Photo Playback Photo Playback Y ou can view the photos that you took with the camcorder . Displaying the [Photos] Index Screen Display the [Photos] index screen to view photos. 1 Hold down the button on the d switch and move it to MEDIA. • The camcor der switches to mo de and the clip index screen appears. 2 Press the INDEX button. ?[...]

Photos 158 7 Photo Operations Photo Operations Y ou can use the photo menu to protect or unprotect a photo, delete a photo, or copy a custom picture file embedded in a photo. Y ou can display the photo menu from the [Pho tos] index scr een or photo playback screen. Using the Photo Menu 1 From the [Photos] index screen, select a photo and then pr es[...]

159 Photos 7 Photo Operations 5 Select [OK] and then press SET . • Select [Cancel] instead to cancel the operation. • The selected photo is deleted. • If a custom pictur e file is embedde d in the photo, it is also deleted. 6 When the confirmation me ssage appears, press SET . Deleting All Photos 1 Open the [Delete All Photos] submenu. [ J Ot[...]

Photos 160 7 Photo Operations Protecting a Photo from the Index Screen 1 Open the [Photos] Index Screen • R efer to Viewing Photos ( 0 157). 2 Move the orange selection fram e to the photo to be protected. 3 Press SET to open the photo menu. 4 Select [Protect] and then pr ess SET . • T o remove protection settings from a pr otected photo, selec[...]

161 Photos 7 Photo Operations Copying a File from the Index Screen 1 Open the [Photos] Index Screen. • Refer to V iewing Photos ( 0 157). 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 X File] and then press SET . •T h e [ X Data 1/3] screen appears wi[...]

Photos 162 7 Photo Operations NOTES • If you select [Continu.] and the SD car d you insert already contains a photo with a larger number , a new photo will be assigned a number one higher than that of the last photo on the SD card. • W e recommend using the [Continu.] setting.[...]

163 Additional Information 8 Menu Options Additional Information Additional Infor mation Menu Options For details about how to select an item, refer to Using the Menus ( 0 28). For details about each function, see the refer ence page. Menu items without a r efer ence page are explained after the tables. Setting options in boldface indicate default [...]

Additional Information 164 8 Menu Options [T ele-converter]: Determines the operation of the digital tele-con verter . When activated, the focal length of the camcorder incr eases by a fa ctor of approximately 1.5. • The image is digitally pr ocessed, so the image resolution may deteriorate. [Wide Attach. Lens]: When you attach the optional WA-H8[...]

165 Additional Information 8 Menu Options [ M LCD/VF Setup] menu Menu item Submenu Setting options 0 [LCD Setup] [Brightness] -99 to 99 (0) N N 33 [Contrast] -99 to 99 (0) N N [Color] -20 to 20 (0) N N [Sharpness] 1 to 4 (2) N N [Backlight] [Normal] , [Bright] N N [VF Setup] [Brightness] -99 to 99 (0) N N 33 [Contrast] -99 to 99 (0) N N [Color] -20[...]

Additional Information 166 8 Menu Options * Not available in the [Photos] index screen. [Metadata Display]: Displays the date and time of recor ding and/ or the camera data (s hutter speed, aperture value, gain) during playback. [Audio Level]: Displays the audio leve l meter when set to [On]. [Custom Display] [Remaining Battery] [Warning], [Normal][...]

167 Additional Information 8 Menu Options [Custom Display] settings [Remaining Battery]: Controls when the r emainin g battery indicator appears. [Normal]: Always appears on the screen. [W arning]: Appears only when there is a warning. [Remaining Rec Time]: Displays the remaining r ecording time. [Normal]: Always appears on the screen. [W arning]: [...]

Additional Information 168 8 Menu Options [SD Card Status]: Contr ols when the SD card status indicator appears. [Normal]: Always appears on the screen. [W arning]: Appears only when there is a warning. [Bit rate/Resolution]: Displays the bit rate and resolution when set to [On]. [Frame Rate]: Displays the frame rate when set to [On]. [Character Re[...]

169 Additional Information 8 Menu Options [WFM (LCD)] 1 [Setting] [WFM], [VS], [Edge Mon.], [Off] N – 96 [Setting] [WFM], [VS], [Off] – N 96 [Waveform Monitor] [Line] , [Line+Spot], [Field], [RGB], [YPbPr] N N 96 [Gain] [1x] , [2x] N N [Vectorscope] [Spot], [Normal] N N 97 [Gain] [1x] , [5x] N N [Edge Monitor] [T ype 1] , [T ype 2] N – 97 [La[...]

Additional Information 170 8 Menu Options 1 Not available in the [Photos] index screen. 2 Setting options for [Assign Butt on]: [(NONE)], [Standard IS], [Dynamic IS], [Pow er ed IS], [Focus Limit], [Face AF], [Select Fac e], [Backlight], [Spotlight], [T ele-converter], [Peaking], [Zebra], [WFM (LCD)], [Magnification], [Color Bars], [Markers], [LCD [...]

171 Additional Information 8 Menu Options [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 numb er to the first clip you r ecord or select [Reset] to reset the number to [0001]. The numerals increase every time a c[...]

Additional Information 172 8 Displaying the Status Scr eens Displaying the Stat us Screens Y ou can use the status screens to check the camcorder’ s various recor ding- and playback-related settings. Y ou can also output the status sc reens on an external monitor . 1 Press the ST A TUS button. • T he status screen most r ecently displayed will [...]

173 Additional Information 8 Displaying the Status Scr eens [Camera] Status Screen ( mode) [Buttons / Remote] Status Screen * Assignable buttons 8 to 13 do not appear in mode. 1 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 1G a i n ( 0 60) 2G a i n l i m i t ( 0 60) 3 Autofocus mode ( 0 56) 4 Grip zoom rocker setting ( 0 75) 5 Zoom speed of handle zoom rocker ( 0 76) 6 Z[...]

Additional Information 174 8 Displaying the Status Scr eens [Audio] Status Screen [Media] Status Screen 1 8 9 10 11 12 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 In mode In mode 1 Built-in microphone low-cut filter ( 0 88) 2 Built-in microphone sensitivity ( 0 89) 3 XLR terminal recording channel ( 0 90) 4 Exter nal microphone sensitivity ( 0 91) 5 Audio limiter ( 0 92) 6 Audi[...]

175 Additional Information 8 Displaying the Status Scr eens NOTES • Depending on the r ecording media, the total space displa yed on the screen may differ fr om the capacity listed on the CF card or SD car d. [Video] Status Screen [User Memo] Status Screen ( mode) 1 5 6 7 4 8 9 2 3 1 HDMI OUT terminal status 2 HD/SD SDI terminal output setting ( [...]

Additional Information 176 8 Displaying the Status Scr eens [Battery / Hour Meter] Status Screen [ X Data 1/3] Status Screen ( m o d e ) 1 2 3 4 5 1 Remaining recording time 2 Remaining recording time indicator 3 Battery life indicator 4 T otal operation time ( 0 171) 5 Operation time since using [Reset Hour Meter] ( 0 171) 1 3 2 5 6 7 8 9 4 1 Cust[...]

177 Additional Information 8 Displaying the Status Scr eens [ X Data 2/3] Status Screen ( mode) [ X Data 3/3] Status Screen ( mode) 1 3 2 5 6 7 4 1 Sharpness settings (level, horizontal detail frequency , horizontal/vertical detail balance, and limit) ( 0 115) 2 Sharpness settings (select, knee aperture gain and slope) ( 0 115) 3 Level depend setti[...]

Additional Information 178 8 T roubleshooting Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your camcor der , 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 [...]

179 Additional Information 8 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Playback Cannot delete a clip. - Y ou cannot delete clips with an e mark. Remove the e mark ( 0 132) to delete the clip. Deleting clips takes longer than usual. - When the CF card contains a lar ge number of clips, some operations may take longer than usual. Save your clips ( 0 146) and init[...]

Additional Information 180 8 T roubleshooting • 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 em it strong electr omagnetic fields (plasma TVs, cellular phones[...]

181 Additional Information 8 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Connections with External Devices Video noise appears on a nearby TV screen. - When using the camcorder in a room wher e 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 ther e is no image[...]

Additional Information 182 8 T roubleshooting CF A J CF B / CF B J CF A Switched - This message appears when you use the SLOT SELECT button to switch the CF card slot in use or r ecording continued from one CF car d to the other . CF A J CF B / CF B J CF A Will switch in a moment - The CF card is almost full so recor ding will continue on the other[...]

183 Additional Information 8 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Do not disconnect the USB cable or th e power source until you safely end the connection from the computer . Cannot write data with this connection. T o write data to th e camcorder , connect the compact power adapter then reconnect the camcorder and computer . - The camcorder cannot be oper[...]

Additional Information 184 8 T roubleshooting Shot Mark Error - Could not add a shot mark. If the message appears in mo de, try adding the mark again. If that does not work, add the mark in mode after you fini sh recording. If the message appear s in mode, tur n off the camcor der and then back on. Then, try to add the mark again. System error - T [...]

185 Additional Information 8 Handling Pr ecautions Handling Precauti ons Camcorder Be sure to observe the following pr ecau tions to ensure maximum performance. • Do not carry the camcor der by the LCD pane l. Be careful when closing the LCD panel. • Do not leave the camcor der in places subject to high temp eratures (like the inside of a car p[...]

Additional Information 186 8 Handling Pr ecautions Long-term storage • Stor e battery packs in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30 ° C. • T o extend the battery life of the battery pack, discharge it completely before storing it. • Charge and discharge all your battery packs fully at least once a year . Always attach the battery te[...]

187 Additional Information 8 Handling Pr ecautions • SD cards: SD car ds have a physical switch to prevent writing on the car d so as to avoid the accidental erasure of the car d’ s content. T o write-protect the SD card, set the switch to the LOCK position. Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery The camcorder has a built-in r echarge able lithi[...]

Additional Information 188 8 Maintenance/Others Maintenance/Others Cleaning Camcorder Body • Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcor der body . Never us e chemically tr eated cloths or volatile solvents such as paint thinner . Lens and Instant AF Sensor • If the lens surface or Instant AF sensor is dirty , autofocus may not work properly . ?[...]

189 Additional Information 8 Maintenance/Others Condensation may form in the following cases: • When the camcor der is moved qu ickly from cold to warm places • Wh en the camcorder is left in a humid r oom • When a cold r oom is heated rapidly T o avoid condensation • Do not expose the camcor der to sudden or extreme changes in temperature.[...]

Additional Information 190 8 Optional Accessories Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are co mpatible with this camcor der . The av ailability differs from ar ea to area. BP-955, BP-975, BP-950G, BP-970G Battery Pack CA-930, CA-920 Compact Power Adapter DC-920 DC Coupler DC-930 DC Cable CB-920 Car Battery Adapter T A-100 T ripod[...]

191 Additional Information 8 Optional Accessories Battery Packs When you need extra battery packs, se lect from the following: BP-955, BP-975, BP-950G, BP-970G. When you use battery packs bearing the Intelligent System mark, the camcorder will communicate with th e battery and display the r emaining usage time (accurate to 1 minute). Y ou can only [...]

Additional Information 192 8 Optional Accessories c * Approximate times for r ecording with r epeated operat ions such as start/stop, zooming, and power on/off. CB-920 Car Battery Adapter Use the car battery adapter to power th e camcorder or charge battery packs on the go. The car battery adapter plug s into your car’ s cigarette lighter socket [...]

193 Additional Information 8 Optional Accessories WA-H82 Wide Attachment The wide attachment decreases the camc or der’ s focal length by a factor of 0.8, allowing you to make recor d ings with a wider angle of view . Remote Controller When the ZR-2000 or ZR-1000 is conne cted to the camcorder’ s REMOTE terminal, it is possible to control func [...]

Additional Information 194 8 Specifications Specifications XF305 / XF300 System • Recor ding System Movies: Video compression: MPEG-2 Long GOP; Audio compression: Linear PCM, 16 bits, 48 kHz, 2 channels File type: MXF Photos: Image compr ession: JPEG DCF (Design rule for Camera File system), co mpatible with Exif V er . 2.2 and with DPOF • V id[...]

195 Additional Information 8 Specifications • I ris: Auto or manual setting •G a i n : Auto (AGC) or manual (-6.0 dB to 33.0 dB, fine-tuning available) • Shutter speed: Auto, speed, angle, clear scan or slow shutter mode, of f; 1/3 sec to 1/2000 • Minimum Illumination: 0.06 lux (FULL AUTO switch is OFF , [Frame Ra te] at [50i], gain at 33 d[...]

Additional Information 196 8 Specifications • b TIME CODE T erminal BNC jack Input: 0.5 V – 18 Vp-p/10 k Ω Output: 1 Vp-p/75 Ω • REMOTE T erminal ∅ 2.5 mm stereo mini-jack •U S B T e r m i n a l 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 (Recor d[...]

197 Additional Information 8 Specifications BP-955 Battery Pack • Battery type Rechargeable lithium ion battery , compatible with Intelligent System • Rated voltage 7.4 V DC • Operating temperatur e 0 – 40 °C • Battery capacity T ypical: 5,200 mAh Minimum: 37 Wh / 4,900 mAh • Dimensions (W x H x D) 38.2 x 43.5 x 70.5 mm •W e i g h t [...]

198 A Abroad, using the camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190 AE level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 AGC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 AGC limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6[...]

199 Interval recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Iris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Iris limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Iris ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 L Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

200 U USB terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 9 User bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 User memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 V Vectorscope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 VIDEO 2 terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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