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    comply with the limits for class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of and use in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to 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
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    servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. Important Safety Instructions In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the Canon not operate normally, or has been dropped. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. The serial number of this
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    Enhancements were made to the focus and zoom systems. The newly added full manual focus mode (0 54) sets physical stops on the focus ring and also to both CF cards. Supplied Canon XF Utility software Managing your recordings is as simple as using the supplied Canon XF Utility software. You can
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    time code (LTC) give the camcorder the functionality of professional broadcast cameras. Genlock synchronization (0 89) and the TIME CODE terminal (0 89) (0 198). Also, optical axis shift (0 110) and the focal length guide (0 111) have been added to aid in 3D shooting. Customization The
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    48 Side Panel Displays 50 Power Save Mode 52 Video Configuration: Bit Rate, Resolution and Frame Rate 53 Adjusting the Focus 54 Full Manual Focus Mode 54 Manual Focus Mode 55 Using the Focus Assistance Functions 56 Autofocus Mode 58 Push AF 59 Detecting and Focusing On Faces 60 Focus Limit and
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    Pre-recording Mode 108 Optical Axis Shift 110 Using the Focal Length Guide 111 4. Customization 113 Assignable Buttons 113 Changing the Assigned Function 113 Displays 127 Saving and Loading Camera Settings 128 Saving Camera Settings to an SD Card 128 Loading Camera Settings from an SD Card
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    Computer 152 System Requirements 152 Installing and Uninstalling Canon XF Utility (Windows) 153 Installing and Uninstalling Canon XF Utility (Mac OS) 156 Viewing the Software Instruction Manuals 159 7. Photos 161 Taking Photos 161 Taking Photos in CAMERA Mode 161 Capturing Photos in MEDIA Mode 161
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    Thank you for purchasing the Canon XF305/XF300. 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 (0 185). Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the
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    1 Introduction About this Manual When a function requires the use of the menu, the quick reference shows the submenus and, when applicable, the default setting for the menu item. The example illustration indicates that you can find the function by selecting the [l Camera Setup] menu and then the [
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    Disc* * The Canon XF Utilities Disc includes software for saving and managing clips on a computer. For details on installing the software, refer to Saving Clips to a Computer (0 152). For more information on the functions, refer to the 'Canon XF Utility Instruction Manual' after you install
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    1 Introduction Names of Parts Names of Parts Operation panel ቢ 12 34 (0 20) 5 6 7 8 9 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 Operation panel ባ 13 12 1110 (0 20) 1 ZOOM SPEED switch for the handle zoom rocker (0 79) 2 Side panel (0 50) 3 e switches (0 95) 4 SLOT SELECT (CF card slot selection) button (0 42)
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    Names of Parts Introduction 1 Terminals ቢ 1 23 4 (0 21) 56 10 9 1 Speaker (0 134) 2 SD card slot cover 3 SD card access indicator (0 41) 4 SD card slot (0 41) 5 PUSH button (0 54) 6 Focus mode ring (0 54) 7 Lens hood lock screw (0 32) 8 XLR terminals (CH1 and CH2) (0 92) 9 AUDIO IN switches
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    1 Introduction Names of Parts 10 9 8 1 7 2 6 5 4 3 1 Remote sensor (0 38) 2 MIRROR button (0 34) 3 START/STOP button (0 46) 4 RESET button (0 186) 5 XLR terminal switches for CH1 and CH2 (0 93) 6 Instant AF sensor (0 58) 7 Front tally lamp (0 46) 8 Microphone cable clamp (0 92) 9
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    Names of Parts Introduction 1 12 3 4 11 10 13 9 12 8 7 5 6 Terminals ባ (0 21) 1 LCD screen (0 35) 2 Viewfinder unit 3 Viewfinder (0 33, 35) 4 Dioptric adjustment lever (0 33) 5 RELEASE (viewfinder release) switch (0 195) 6 CF card slot cover switches for CF card slots A (top) and B (
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    1 Introduction Names of Parts 1 2 3 4567 12 Operation panel ቤ 11 (0 20) 7 10 9 8 1 Accessory shoe For attaching accessories such as the optional VL-10Li II Battery Video Light. 2 Grip zoom rocker (0 78) 3 MAGN. (magnification) button (0 57)/Assignable button 6 (0 113) 4 START/STOP button (0
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    Names of Parts Introduction 1 1 2 43 1 Attachment sockets for the optional TA-100 Tripod Adapter (0 38) 2 Attachment screws for the tripod base (0 38) 3 Tripod socket (0 38) 4 Tripod base for tripods with 1/4" screws (0 38) 19
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    1 Introduction Names of Parts Operation panel ቢ 1 2 9 8 7 Operation panel ባ 14 13 Operation panel ቤ 27 26 25 24 3 4 5 6 10 11 12 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 20 1 PUSH AF button (0 59) 2 FOCUS switch (0 55, 58) 3 IS (image stabilizer) button (0 62)/ Assignable button 1 (0 113) 4 PEAKING
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    Names of Parts Introduction 1 Terminals ቢ 1 2 3 4 5 Terminals ባ 11 10 9 1 DC IN terminal (0 26) 2 b HD/SD SDI terminal (0 148) 3 b GENLOCK terminal (0 89) 4 b TIME CODE terminal (0 90) 5 VIDEO 2 terminal (0 149) 6 W (headphone) terminal (0 96) 7 REMOTE terminal 8 HD/SD COMPONENT OUT terminal (0
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    1 Introduction Names of Parts WL-D6000 Wireless Controller 1 14 13 12 2 11 10 3 9 8 4 7 5 6 1 START/STOP button (0 46) 2 ZOOM buttons (0 80) 3 F/O/E/A buttons 4 MENU button (0 30) 5 J/I (fast playback/reverse playback) buttons (0 133) 6 Z/Y (frame forward/reverse) buttons (0 133) 7 B
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    2 Preparing the Power Supply Preparations Preparations 2 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.
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    , disconnect the DC cable from the compact power adapter. • The supplied BP-955 and optional BP-975 Battery Packs are not compatible with previous Canon camcorder models. Attaching the Battery Pack 1 Hold down the button on the d switch and move it to OFF (ቢ). 2 Slide the BATT. OPEN (open battery
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    INFO. 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
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    2 Preparations Preparing the Power Supply ቢ ባ DC IN terminal ቤ ብ ቢ ባ Using a Household Power Outlet When Using the Supplied CA-930 Compact Power Adapter and DC-930 DC Cable: 1 Hold down the button on the d switch and move it to OFF (ቢ). 2 Connect the DC cable to the DC IN terminal on the
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    Turning the Camcorder On and Off The camcorder has two operating modes: CAMERA ( ) mode for making recordings and MEDIA ( ) mode for Hold down the button on the d switch and move it to CAMERA for mode or MEDIA for mode. CAMERA mode MEDIA mode To turn off the camcorder Hold down the button
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    2 Preparations Date, Time and Language Settings Date, Time and Language Settings Setting the Date and Time You will need to set the date and time of the camcorder before you can start using it. When the camcorder's clock is not set, the [Date/Time] screen will appear automatically with the month
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    Date, Time and Language Settings Preparations 2 4 Push the joystick up/down or turn 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 You can display the date and time in the
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    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
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    Using the Menus Preparations 2 4 Push the joystick up/down or turn the SELECT dial 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
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    2 Preparations Preparing the Camcorder Preparing the Camcorder ባ ቢ This section outlines the basic preparations for the camcorder 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
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    Preparing the Camcorder Detaching the Eye Cup Detach the eye cup as shown in the illustration. Preparations 2 Dioptric Adjustment Turn on the camcorder and adjust the dioptric adjustment lever. Attaching the Viewfinder Cap Pointing the viewfinder lens at the sun or other strong light sources may
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    2 Preparations Preparing the Camcorder ባ ቢ ቢ ባ [M LCD/VF Setup] [LCD/VF Simul.] [Off] Using the LCD Panel You can slide out the LCD panel to the left or right based on your preference and shooting situation. 1 Slide out the LCD panel. • To slide out the LCD panel to the left, push on the right
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    Preparing the Camcorder Preparations 2 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. Operating modes: 1 Open the setup
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    2 Preparations Preparing the Camcorder 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
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    Preparing the Camcorder Preparations 2 Removing and Attaching the Terminal Covers Remove the covers for the following terminals in order to access them. • HD/SD SDI terminal* • GENLOCK and TIME CODE terminals* • VIDEO 2 terminal • W (headphone) and REMOTE terminals • HD/SD COMPONENT OUT
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    2 Preparations Preparing the Camcorder NOTES • You can also activate the wireless controller by setting an assignable button to [Wireless Controller] (0 113). Using the Wireless Controller to Operate the Camcorder When using the wireless controller, point it at the camcorder's remote sensor. When
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    custom picture settings and camera settings on to an SD card. To record a user memo with a clip, use the supplied Canon XF Utility software to . For more details, visit your local Canon Web site. * The Ultra Direct Memory Access (UDMA) specification allows data to be transferred between the CF
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    2 Preparations Preparing Recording Media ቢ 40 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. Access indicator color Red Green Indicator off CF card slot status
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    Preparing Recording Media Preparations 2 Inserting and Removing an SD Card 1 Turn off the camcorder (ቢ). ቢ 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 (ባ). 4 Close the SD card slot cover
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    2 Preparations Preparing Recording Media 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 [
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    Preparing Recording Media Preparations 2 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. • When the bit
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    2 Preparations Preparing Recording Media 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. When the camcorder is in mode, the side panel indicates
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    ). Should the camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (0 185). For details on recording audio, refer to Recording 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.
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    Hold down the button on the d switch and move it to CAMERA (0 27). • The camcorder turns on in mode. mode and . • Be sure to save your recordings regularly (0 152), especially after making important recordings. Canon shall not be liable for any loss or corruption of data. NOTES • The START/STOP
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    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. Recording in Full Auto Mode Move the FULL AUTO switch to ON to change the camcorder to full auto mode. In full auto
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    3 Recording 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 (0 127) to display or hide most of the screen displays. Such screen displays are denoted with an asterisk (*). 1
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    displays* (0 149) 12 Wireless controller* (0 37) 13 Object distance* (0 55) 14 Digital tele-converter* (0 170) 15 Peaking* (0 57) 16 User memo* (0 97) 17 picture* (0 115) 34 Light metering mode* (0 71) 35 Focal length guide (0 111) 36 Zoom indicator* (0 77) 37 Remaining recording time for double
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    3 Recording Recording Video Side Panel Displays You can check the following information on the side panel even when the LCD panel is retracted. CF card status/ available recording time Time code setting Time code Remaining battery time Audio level meter NOTES • While the camcorder is in mode,
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    Recording Video Recording 3 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
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    3 Recording 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
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    Video Configuration: Bit Rate, Resolution Recording 3 and Frame Rate Before you record, select the bit rate, resolution (frame size) and frame rate that best match your creative needs. Operating modes: 1 Open the [Bit Rate/Resolution] submenu to set the bit rate and resolution. [J Other
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    Normal AF, you can switch the focus to Instant AF while you keep the PUSH AF button pressed down. In manual focus, autofocus and Push AF modes, you can set the [l Camera Setup] [Focus Limit] setting (0 61) to [Off] to focus from 2 cm (0.8 in.; at full wide angle) to f. If you set
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    . Dist. Unit] setting (0 126). - The correct subject distance will not be displayed when the optional WA-H82 Wide Attachment is attached. Manual Focus Mode Turn the focus ring to manually adjust the focus. The faster you turn the focus ring, the more quickly you can focus on your subject. 1 Move the
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    button) on the focus mode ring and turn the ring toward AF/MF. 3 Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus. NOTES • When using full manual focus mode: - If you turn the focus ring too quickly, the camcorder may not be able to focus immediately. In such case, the camcorder will
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    can set the color, gain and frequency of the two peaking levels independently of each other. • When you are adjusting the focus during full manual focus mode or manual focus mode, you can use the [J Other Functions] [WFM (LCD)] [Edge Monitor] setting (0 100) to help you focus even more accurately
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    ) to f. During autofocus mode, you can turn the focus ring to focus manually. When you stop turning the focus ring, the camcorder returns to autofocus mode to A. • [I.AF] appears on the bottom left of the screen. [l Camera Setup] [AF Mode] [Speed] [Instant] Setting the Autofocus Mode You can
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    TTL system and external sensor for focusing. Sets the autofocus mode to Normal AF. The autofocus adjustment is made at a stable speed. Push AF During manual focus mode or Normal AF mode, press the PUSH AF button and hold it pressed down. • The autofocus (Instant AF mode) is activated as long
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    camcorder will focus on that person's face. 1 Open the [Face AF] submenu. [l Camera Setup] [AF Mode] [Face AF] 2 Select [On] and then press SET. the camcorder adds an event marker to that frame. You can then use the supplied Canon XF Utility software to search for event marks in a clip. • If you set
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    m to f (throughout the entire zoom range). 1 Open the [Focus Limit] submenu. [l Camera Setup] [Focus Limit] 2 Select [On] and then press SET. • Select [Off] to enable macro shooting. NOTES • When the camcorder is in full manual focus mode, the focus limit will be activated. • If you set an
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    shots. There are 3 methods of image stabilization; select the method that best suits your needs. Operating modes: 1 Open the [Image Stabilizer] submenu. [l Camera Setup] [Image Stabilizer] 2 Select the desired option and then press SET. • The icon of the selected mode appears on the bottom of the
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    lighting and shooting conditions. You can select automatic or manual gain control. Operating modes: Automatic Gain Control (AGC) preset limit between 3 dB and 18 dB. 1 Open the [AGC Limit] submenu. [l Camera Setup] [AGC Limit] 2 Select the desired level and then press SET. Available Gain Limits
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    3 Recording Gain [l Camera Setup] [Gain] [L 0.0 dB] [M 6.0 dB] [H 12.0 dB] Manual Gain Control Set the AGC switch to OFF to set the gain manually. You can select one of 3 preset gain levels (L: low, M: middle, H: high) to which you can independently assign gain values. You can also fine-tune the
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    F1. 8 6. 0dB 1/60 Exposure bar 00 00 00 00 CH1 -dB 40 30 20 10 0 LIM CH2 When the gain and aperture are set to manual and the shutter speed is not set to auto, the exposure bar will appear on the screen. The exposure bar indicates the approximate exposure adjustment
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    3 Recording Shutter Speed Shutter Speed Set the shutter speed based on the recording conditions. For example, you may want to set slower shutter speeds in darker environments. The camcorder offers the following 6 modes. Operating modes: OFF: The camcorder uses a standard shutter speed based
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    set the camcorder to full auto mode (0 47), the shutter speed mode will be set to auto. • When the gain and aperture are set to manual and the shutter speed is not set to auto, the exposure bar will appear on the screen (0 65). 67
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    3 Recording Shutter Speed [l Camera Setup] [Flicker Reduction] [Off] Flicker Reduction You can reduce flicker caused by recording under fluorescent lamps. 1 Open the [Flicker Reduction] submenu. [l Camera Setup] [Flicker Reduction] 2 Select [Automatic] and then press SET. 68
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    be selected only when the [J Other Functions] [Custom Function] [Iris Limit] setting is set to [Off]. NOTES • When the gain and aperture are set to manual and the shutter speed is not set to auto, the exposure bar will appear on the screen (0 65). • You can use the [J Other Functions] [Custom
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    activate automatic aperture control (excluding full auto mode). The aperture value set automatically by the camcorder will be retained when you switch back to manual aperture control. • When you activate the built-in ND filter, the picture may become dark when you set a high aperture value. In such
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    mode to match the recording conditions. This will ensure that your subject will have a more suitable exposure level. 1 Open the [Light Metering] submenu. [l Camera Setup] [Light Metering] 2 Select the desired option and then press SET. • The icon of the selected mode appears on the left side of
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    3 Recording Using the ND Filter Using the ND Filter Using the ND filters allows you keep the aperture within an appropriate range when recording in bright surroundings*. * When recording in bright surroundings, the camcorder closes down the aperture. This may cause the picture to appear blurred
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    White Balance Recording 3 The camcorder uses an electronic white balance process to calibrate the WhiteBalance picture for accurate color display under different lighting conditions. There are 4 methods of setting the white balance. Auto white balance: The camcorder automatically adjusts the
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    . 2 Set the WHITE BAL. switch to PRESET. 3 Open the [White Balance] submenu. [l Camera Setup] [White Balance] 4 Select the desired option and then press SET. WHITE BAL. switch [l Camera Setup] [White Balance] [Daylight] Options [Daylight]: [Tungsten]: [Kelvin]: Suitable for recording scenes such
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    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 press SET. 5 Close the menu and then press the S button. • The displayed color temperature appears
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    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 • Set the [l Camera Setup] [Tele-converter] setting (0 170) to [Off] in advance. • Readjust the custom white balance if you turn the ND filter on/off or when the
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    on the camcorder in mode or set the POWER switch from MEDIA to CAMERA, the initial zoom position will depend on the ZOOM switch setting. When to [Tele-converter] (0 113) to activate the digital tele-converter. *The image is digitally processed, so the image resolution may deteriorate. Using the
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    [Custom Function] [Zoom Indicator] setting (0 126) to set the zoom indicator to a numerical display. Using the Grip Zoom Rocker Use the functions in the [l Camera Setup] [Zoom] submenus to set the zoom speed. When you select a constant zoom speed, set one of 16 constant speeds (1 is the slowest, 16
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    speed is too fast (less than 2 seconds end-to-end), the camcorder will have more trouble 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 the zoom rocker toward Q to zoom
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    zoom speed is too fast (less than 2 seconds end-to-end), the camcorder will have more trouble focusing automatically while zooming. [l Camera Setup] [Zoom] [Speed Level] [Normal] [l Camera Setup] [Zoom] [Wireless Controller] Using the Wireless Controller or Optional Remote Control The zoom speeds
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    ([Horizontal]), grid ([Grid]), safe area markers ([Safety Zone]) and aspect ratio marker ([Aspect Marker]). Safety zone 80% Level marker Aspect guide 4:3 [M LCD/VF Setup] [Markers] [Center] [Horizontal] [Grid] [Safety Zone] [Aspect Marker] [Off] Grid Center marker 1 Open the desired marker submenu
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    3 Recording Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns [M LCD/VF Setup] [Select] (under [Zebra]) [Zebra 1] 4 Select [Enable], select [On] and then press SET to enable the onscreen markers. • All of the selected onscreen markers will be displayed. • Select [Off] to turn off all onscreen markers. Options
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    Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns Recording 3 4 Select a zebra level and then press SET. 5 Press the ZEBRA button to activate the selected zebra pattern. • You can also select [Zebra], select [On] and then press SET. NOTES • You can use the [M LCD/VF Setup] [HD Output] setting (0 172) to
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    3 Recording Setting the Time Code Setting the Time Code [L TC/UB Setup] [Time Code] [Mode] [Preset] [L TC/UB Setup] [Time Code] [Run] [Rec Run] The camcorder can generate a time code signal and embed it in your recordings. You can have the camcorder output the time code signal from the HD/SD SDI
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    Setting the Time Code Recording 3 Setting the Time 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] [Time Code] [Setting] 2 Select [Set] and then press SET. • The time code setting
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    3 Recording Setting the Time Code The time code continues to run normally while the time code display is on hold. When you resume the time code display, the current time code will be displayed. * The time code signal output from the HD/SD SDI terminal (b only) or TIME CODE terminal (b only) will
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    • To reset the user bit to [00 00 00 00], select [Reset] instead. 3 Select an alphanumeric character (hexadecimal) then move (A) to the next digit. 4 Change the rest of the digits in the same way. • Press the CANCEL button to close the screen without setting the user bit. 5 Select [Set] to close the
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    time code signal, you can synchronize this camcorder's time code to the external signal. Using the external time code signal with multiple cameras allows you to set up a multi-camera recording. You can also output the time code signal from this camcorder to achieve the same result. If you output the
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    b Synchronizing with an External Recording 3 Device Using a Reference Video Signal (Genlock Synchronization) When a reference sync signal (analog blackburst or tri-level signal) is input through the GENLOCK terminal, the phases of the camcorder's V and H sync will automatically be synchronized
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    60i using the 2:3 pulldown method. An external device can receive the data used in this conversion (2:3 pulldown data) to convert the signal to 1080/24P specifications. 90
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    Recording Audio Recording 3 The camcorder features two-channel linear PCM audio recording and Recording Audio playback with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz. You can record audio using the built-in microphone, optional external microphone (XLR terminal) or line input (XLR terminal). You can
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    3 Recording Recording Audio [m Audio Setup] [Audio Input] [Int. Mic Sensitivity] [Normal] [m Audio Setup] [Audio Input] [Int. Mic Att.] [Off] Selecting the Built-in Microphone's Sensitivity 1 Open the [Int. Mic Sensitivity] submenu. [m Audio Setup] [Audio Input] [Int. Mic Sensitivity] 2 Select
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    Recording Audio Recording 3 ባ ቤ ቢ Microphone lock screw Cable clamp Switching Between External Microphone and Line Input 1 Set the AUDIO IN switch of the desired channel to EXT. 2 Set the XLR terminal switch of the desired channel to LINE or MIC. • To supply a microphone with phantom power,
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    ] and then press SET. IMPORTANT • When connecting a microphone or device that does not support phantom power, make sure to set the XLR terminal switch to MIC or LINE, respectively the Audio Level You can set the audio level to auto or manual for each channel. When both CH1 and CH2 are set to the
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    Use the [m Audio Setup] [Audio Input] [Limiter] setting. The audio peak limiter can be activated if at least one of the channels is set to manual audio level adjustment. • We recommend using headphones when adjusting the audio level. If the input level is too high, audio may become distorted even if
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    3 Recording Recording Audio Monitoring the Audio with Headphones Connect headphones to the W (headphone) terminal to monitor the recorded audio. You can use the HEADPHONE +/- buttons to adjust the volume. NOTES • When you are monitoring the audio, you can choose to synchronize the audio signal
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    Canon XF Utility software to check and search for specific metadata. * The user memo contains the clip title (up to 100 characters), camera the supplied software, refer to the instruction manual that is installed with the Canon XF Utility software (0 159). 1 Use Canon XF Utility to save a user memo
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    Setup] [Color Bars] [Type] 2 Select [Type 1] (SMPTE) or [Type 2] (ARIB) and then press SET. 3 Open the [Enable] submenu to activate the color bars. [l Camera Setup] [Color Bars] [Enable] 4 Select [On] and then press SET. • The selected color bars appear on the screen and will be recorded when you
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    Video Scopes Recording 3 The camcorder can display a simplified waveform monitor or Video Scopes 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
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    . Configuring the Edge Monitor Using this video scope allows you to focus with more precision when the camcorder is in full manual focus or manual focus mode. The edge monitor features 2 modes. 1 Open the [Edge Monitor] submenu. [J Other Functions] [WFM (LCD)] [Edge Monitor] 2 Select the desired
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    Video Scopes Recording 3 Options [Type 1]: [Type 2]: The waveform that represents the focus of the entire picture is displayed in green. In addition, the waveform of the area in the three red frames is displayed in red on top of the previous waveform. This mode displays the edge monitor with the
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    3 Recording Adding Shot Marks while Recording Adding Shot Marks while Recording When recording, you can flag an important shot in a clip by adding a "shot mark" (n). There are 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.
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    Reviewing a Recording Recording 3 When the camcorder is in was recorded. Operating modes: mode, you can review the last clip that Reviewing a Recording 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
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    3 Recording Special Recording Modes Special Recording Modes [J Other Functions] [Interval Rec] [Interval] [1 sec] [J Other Functions] [Interval Rec] [Rec Frames] [1] The camcorder features 4 special recording modes. Interval recording ([Interval Rec]): The camcorder will automatically record a
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    Special Recording Modes Recording 3 Available Intervals* 1 sec 2 sec 3 sec 4 sec 5 sec 6 sec 7 sec 8 sec 10 sec 15 sec 20 sec 30 sec 40 sec 50 sec 1 min 2 min 4 min 5 min 6 min 7 min 8 min 9 min 10 min * In the camcorder's menu, seconds are indicated by [sec] and minutes are indicated by [min].
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    3 Recording Special Recording Modes [J Other Functions] [Frame Rec] [Rec Frames] [1] [J Other Functions] [Special Rec] [Off] Frame Recording Mode Set the number of frames in advance. We recommend using the wireless controller or stabilizing the camcorder, for example, on a tripod. Sound is not
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    Special Recording Modes Recording 3 • The time code advances by the number of frames recorded. If the running mode of the time code (0 84) 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 recording mode. When
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    3 Recording Special Recording Modes [J Other Functions] [Special Rec] [Off] 108 3 Press the START/STOP button to begin recording. • The camcorder automatically records at the set frame rate. • The tally lamps illuminate. • [S&F STBY] changes to [N S&F REC] while recording. 4 Press the START/STOP
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    Special Recording Modes Recording 3 4 Press the START/STOP button again to stop recording. • The camcorder records the clip, including approximately 3 seconds of video and audio recorded before the START/STOP button was pressed. • The tally lamps go out and [PRE REC STBY] appears at the top of
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    adjust the picture. • If the picture cannot be adjusted anymore in a particular direction, the corresponding directional icon will turn gray. • You can use the [l Camera Setup] [Axis Shift] [GUI Color] setting to change the color of the icons and the [Reset] setting to reset the position of the lens
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    the same value is displayed during zoom, the focal length for both camcorders will remain almost the same. [l Camera Setup] [Zoom] [Focal Length Guide] [Off] NOTES • Although the focal length guide is an aid for 3D recording, make sure to check the picture angle visually while recording. • You can
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    3 Recording Using the Focal Length Guide 112
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    4 Assignable Buttons Customization Customization 4 The camcorder conveniently features 13* buttons to which you can Cu stom iza tion Assignable Buttons assign various functions. By assigning often-used functions, you can quickly access them with a single press of a button. * In mode, only
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    focus on subjects' faces. Turns the backlight light metering option on/off. Turns the spotlight light metering option on/off. Turns the digital tele-converter on/off. Turns peaking on/off. Turns zebra patterns on/off. 0 N - 62 N - 62 N - 62 N - 61 N - 60 N - 60 N - 71 N - 71
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    files on an SD card. Custom picture files can be copied between the camcorder and recording media. Custom preset files created with previous Canon camcorders are not compatible with this camcorder. Custom picture files created with this camcorder are compatible with only the XF305 and XF300
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    4 Customization Custom Picture Settings [I X Edit File] [Rename] 116 Preset Custom Picture Files By default, the custom picture files in the camcorder in file slots [C7] to [C9] are protected. Remove the protection (0 117) to edit the file. The following describes when to use the preset files. [
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    Custom Picture Settings Customization 4 Protecting Custom Picture Files Protecting a custom picture file prevents its settings from 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
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    4 Customization Custom Picture Settings [H X Transfer File] [Copy To Cam.] [H X Transfer File] [Load From Cam.] [J Other Functions] [Add X File] Copying a File from an SD Card to the Camcorder 1 After selecting a file on the SD card, open the [Copy To Cam.] submenu. [H X Transfer File] [Copy To
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    Custom Picture Settings Customization 4 Available Custom Picture Settings The following are the available settings. Even if no custom picture file is selected, the default settings are still applied to the picture. Gamma The gamma curve changes the overall look of the image. (Default: [Normal
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    ]: Select [On] to have the camcorder automatically set the knee point and slope to prevent images being overexposed so quickly. Select [Off] to manually adjust the knee point. (Default: [On]) [Slope]: [Point]: Determines the slope of the gamma curve above the knee point. This setting can be
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    Custom Picture Settings Knee Slope Customization 4 Knee Point Output Output Input Sharpness Sets the sharpness of the output and recording signal. [Level]: Sets the sharpness level. This setting can be adjusted from -10 to 50. (Default: 0) [H Detail Freq.]: Sets the center frequency of
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    4 Customization Custom Picture Settings 122 [Select]: In addition to the sharpness set by [Level], [Select] sets the sharpness for areas with higher frequencies. Higher values apply more sharpness to areas with higher frequencies. Use this for subjects in which normal sharpening is not effective
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    Custom Picture Settings Customization 4 [Y Level]: Adjusts the brightness for detection of skin tones. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 31. (Default: 16) Selective Noise Reduction The camcorder detects the characteristics of a certain color or tone and applies a noise reduction filter
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    4 Customization Custom Picture Settings 124 White Balance Adjusts the amount of white balance throughout the whole image. [R Gain]: Adjust the intensity of red tones. This setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50. (Default: 0) [G Gain]: Adjust the intensity of green tones. This setting can be
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    Custom Picture Settings Customization 4 Other Functions [Setup Level]: Adjusts the black level set by the [Black] and [Master Pedestal] settings. [Level]: Determines the amount of adjustment to be made. This setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50. (Default: 0) [Press]: Compresses the dynamic
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    [Obj. Dist. Unit] Selects the units of distance (meters or feet) displayed when the camcorder shows the distance to the subject in full manual focus or manual focus mode. [Zoom Indicator] Selects the display of the zoom indicator between a graphic bar and a numeric display (0 to 99). [ZR-2000 AE
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    Customizing Functions and Onscreen Customization 4 Displays Customizing Onscreen Displays For details on which onscreen displays can be customized, refer to Onscreen Displays (0 48). For details on the setting options, refer to [Custom Display] (0 173). Operating modes: 1 Open the [Custom
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    so that you can use that camcorder in that same exact way. Operating modes: Saving Camera Settings to an SD Card 1 Open the [Save To b] submenu. [J Other restart. NOTES • The SD card includes a text file that lists the camera settings. You can check the settings by using a USB card reader to access
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    5 Playback Playback Playback 5 Playback This section explains how to play back clips recorded on a CF card. For Playback details on playing back clips using an external monitor, refer to Connecting to an External Monitor (0 147). For details on viewing photos on the SD card, refer to Viewing
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    5 Playback Playback 130 1 Currently selected CF card slot (0 42) 2 Clip thumbnail (0 144) 3 Relay recording: Appears when a clip begins on one CF card and continues on the other. (0 42) 4 Shot mark (0 102, 134) 5 e mark/Z mark (0 137) 6 Recording date (month and day only) and time 7 Orange
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    Playback Playback 5 Playing Back Clips You can play back clips from the clip index screen, [e Mark] index screen and [Z Mark] index screen. Use the playback control buttons on the handle. 1 Move the orange selection frame to the clip you want to play back. 2 Press the D button to start playback.
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    when [M LCD/VF Setup] [On]. 2 Appears when [M LCD/VF Setup] to [On]. [Metadata Display] [Metadata Display] [Date/Time] is set to [Camera Data] is set 2 Playback operation A PLAY C PAUSE Z/Y F FWD I JF REV Playback Playback pause Frame reverse/Frame advance Fast playback* Fast reverse playback
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    Playback Playback 5 Playback Controls When you play back a clip, operate the buttons on the handle or the wireless controller to use fast playback, play back frame-by-frame or skip clips. Refer to the following table. Available Playback Types Playback type Fast playback Frame advance/reverse
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    5 Playback Playback Adjusting the Volume 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 Volume Press the HEADPHONE +/- buttons to adjust the
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    Clip Operations Playback 5 Besides playing back a clip, you can perform other operations such as Clip Operations deleting a clip or displaying clip information. This is done through the clip menu, which contains different functions depending on the index screen. You can use the functions in
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    5 Playback Clip Operations 136 Using the Clip Menu 1 Select a clip and then press SET. • The clip menu appears. Available functions depend on the index screen and which functions are enabled. 2 Select the desired function and then press SET. • The function is enabled. For some functions, further
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    Clip Operations Playback 5 Displaying the User Memo When displaying the [Clip Info] screen of a clip that has an embedded user memo, push the joystick up or turn 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
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    5 Playback Clip Operations [J Other Functions] [Delete All e Marks] Deleting e Marks or Z Marks Deleting an e Mark or Z Mark from a Clip 1 Select the desired clip and then press SET to open the clip menu. 2 Select [Delete e Mark] or [Delete Z Mark] and then press SET. • The clip information
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    a clip if either CF card slot cover is open. • If a clip is being copied to a card that already has a clip with the same number (the 4-digit number in the clip name), then the copied clip will be renamed with the following number. [J Other Functions] [Clips] [Copy All Clips] [J Other Functions
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    5 Playback Clip Operations [J Other Functions] [Clips] [Delete All Clips] 140 Deleting Clips You can delete any clip except those with an e mark. To delete such clips, delete the e mark beforehand. Deleting a Single Clip 1 Select the desired clip and then press SET to open the clip menu. 2 Select
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    Clip Operations Playback 5 Copying a Custom Picture File Embedded in a Clip You can copy the custom picture file embedded in a clip to the camcorder. 1 Select the desired clip and then press SET to open the clip menu. 2 Select [Copy X File] and then press SET. • The [X Data 1/3] screen appears
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    5 Playback Clip Operations 142 Time code of the frame with the shot mark NOTES • After you finish playing back a clip from this index screen, the index screen that was open before the [Shot Mark] index screen will appear. Displaying a Frame Index Screen of a Single Clip You can display an index
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    Clip Operations Playback 5 NOTES • After you finish playing back a clip from this index screen, the index screen that was open before the [Expand Clip] index screen will appear. Adding or Deleting Shot Marks from an Index Screen From the [Shot Mark] index screen or [Expand Clip] index screen, you
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    5 Playback Clip Operations NOTES • If you set an assignable button to [Add Shot Mark 1] or [Add Shot Mark 2] (0 113), you can add shot marks. You can also add an c mark by using the SHOT1 button on the wireless controller. • Up to 100 shot marks (c and d marks combined) can be added to a single
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    6 External Connections Video Output Configuration External Connections 6 The video signal output from the HD/SD SDI (b only), HDMI OUT and HD/SD COMPONENT OUT terminals depends on the clip's video configuration, the capability of the external monitor (for video output from the HDMI OUT terminal
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    6 External Connections Video Output Configuration [N Video Setup] [SD Output] [Squeeze] NOTES • b When the camcorder is connected via HDMI OUT terminal to an external monitor, the video signal output from the HD/SD SDI terminal will be the same as that from the HDMI OUT terminal. SD Output When
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    Connecting to an External Monitor External Connections 6 When you connect the camcorder to an external monitor for recording or playback, use the terminal on camcorder that matches the one you wish to use on the monitor. Then, select the video signal output configuration (0 145). The camcorder
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    Connecting to an External Monitor [N Video Setup] [SDI Output] [Off] [N Video Setup] [Component Output] [HD] 148 b Using the HD/SD SDI Terminal The digital signal output from the HD/SD SDI terminal includes the video signal, audio signal and time code signal. If necessary, perform the following
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    Connecting to an External Monitor External Connections 6 NOTES • If necessary, you can superimpose the onscreen displays on the video displayed on the external monitor (0 149). Using the AV or VIDEO 2 Terminal When you output video from the AV terminal or VIDEO 2 terminal, the video signal is
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    6 External Connections Audio Output Audio Output [m Audio Setup] [Audio Output] [Monitor Delay] [Normal] The camcorder can output audio from the HD/SD SDI terminal (b only), HDMI OUT terminal, AV terminal or W (headphone) terminal. When audio is output from the AV terminal or W (headphone)
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    Audio Output External Connections 6 Selecting the Audio Channel You can select the audio channel that is output from the AV terminal or W (headphone) terminal. Operating modes: 1 Open the [Channel] submenu. [m Audio Setup] [Audio Output] [Channel] 2 Select the desired option and then press SET.
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    plugins (for computers running Mac OS) - Canon XF Plugin for Final Cut Pro - Canon XF Plugin for Final Cut Pro X The instruction manual for each module provides more details. Refer to Viewing the Software Instruction Manuals (0 159) for details on accessing the manuals. Refer to Web sites such as
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    installation will be in English, French or Spanish but the rest of the application's menus and messages will be in English only. 1 Insert the Canon XF Utilities CD-ROM into the computer. • The installation screen appears. If it does not, follow the steps below. - Windows Vista and Windows 7: When
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    6 External Connections Saving Clips to a Computer 3 Select the language to be displayed 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
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    successfully uninstalled] appears. 3 Click [OK]. Uninstalling Canon XF Plugin for Avid Media Access or Canon XF Plugin 64 for Avid Media Access 1 In Vista/Windows 7) or [Change/Remove] (Windows XP). 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. * This may be [Add or Remove Programs] depending on how the
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    NLE Software Plugins 1 From the [Start] menu, open [All Programs] [Canon Utilities] Desired plugin [Uninstall Canon XF Plugin for Avid Media Access Instruction Manual] or [Canon XF Plugin 64 for Avid Media Access Instruction Manual]. 2 When the confirmation screen appears, click [Yes] and then click
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    Saving Clips to a Computer 4 Click [Install]. External Connections 6 5 Select the installation method and then click [Next]. 6 Read the license agreement and click [Agree]. • If you do not select [Agree], you cannot install the software. • If you selected the [Easy Installation] installation
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    the Software 1 From [Applications], open [Canon Utilities]. 2 Move [Canon XF Utility] to the [Trash]. Uninstalling Canon XF Plugin for Final Cut Pro Move the following file to [Trash]. /Library/Application Support/ProApps/MIO/RAD/Plugins/ CanonXF.RADPlug Uninstalling Canon XF Plugin for Final Cut
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    : 1 From the Start menu, select [All Programs] [Canon Utilities] [Canon XF Utility] [Canon XF Utility Instruction Manual]. 2 Select the language of the instruction manual to view. Mac OS: 1 From [Applications], open [Canon Utilities] [Canon XF Utility] [Manual]. 2 Open the folder of the language and
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    6 External Connections Saving Clips to a Computer Mac OS: 1 From [Applications], open [Canon Utilities] Desired plugin [Manual]. 2 Open the folder of the language and double-click the PDF file. 160
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    clip is 1280x720, the photo size is 1280x720. * At this size, the camcorder can save approximately 670 photos on a 1 GB SD card. Taking Photos in CAMERA Mode You can take a photo while the camcorder is recording a clip or is in record pause mode. If a custom picture file is selected in advance
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    the assignable button to capture a photo. • Alternatively, press the PHOTO button on the wireless controller. • The screen will momentarily turn black as if a camera shutter had released. • The b icon and the number of available photos appear on the upper right portion of the screen. • The SD card
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    Photo Playback Photos You can view the photos that you took with the camcorder. Photo Playback Operating modes: 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 camcorder switches to
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    7 Photo Operations 164 Photos Photo Operations You can use the photo menu to protect or unprotect a photo, delete a photo, or copy a custom picture file embedded in a photo. You can display the photo menu from the [Photos] index screen or photo playback screen. Using the Photo Menu 1 From the [
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    Photo Operations Photos 7 5 Select [OK] and then press SET. • Select [Cancel] instead to cancel the operation. • The selected photo is deleted. • If a custom picture file is embedded in the photo, it is also deleted. 6 When the confirmation message appears, press SET. Deleting All Photos 1 Open
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    7 166 Photos Photo Operations Protecting a Photo from the Index Screen 1 Open the [Photos] Index Screen • Refer to Viewing Photos (0 163). 2 Move the orange selection frame to the photo to be protected. 3 Press SET to open the photo menu. 4 Select [Protect] and then press SET. • To remove
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    Photo Operations Photos 7 Copying a File from the Index Screen 1 Open the [Photos] Index Screen. • Refer to Viewing Photos (0 163). 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
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    7 Photos Photo Operations NOTES • If you select [Continu.] and the SD card 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. • We recommend using the [Continu.] setting. 168
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    the tables. Setting options in boldface indicate default values. Menu items not available appear grayed out. To skip directly to the page of a specific menu: [l Camera Setup] menu [m Audio Setup] menu [N Video Setup] menu [M LCD/VF Setup] menu [L TC/UB Setup] menu [L User Bit Setup] menu [J Other
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    16 (8) [Wireless Controller] 1-16 (8) 80 [Focal Length Guide] [Set To 0], [Off] 111 [Tele-converter] [On Type 2] [Tele-converter]: Determines the operation of the digital tele-converter. When activated, the focal length of the Camera Setup] [AF Mode] [Speed] will automatically be set to
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    Menu Options Additional Information 8 [m Audio Setup] menu Menu item [Audio Input] [Audio Output] Submenu [XLR Rec Channel] [Int. Mic Low Cut] [Int. Mic Sensitivity] [Int. Mic Att.] [XLR1 Mic Trimming] [XLR2 Mic Trimming] [XLR1 Mic Att.] [XLR2 Mic Att.] [XLR ALC Link] [Limiter] [1 kHz Tone] [
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    ] [Zebra 1 Level] Submenu [Brightness] [Contrast] [Color] [Sharpness] [Backlight] [Brightness] [Contrast] [Color] [Sharpness] [Backlight] [Date/Time] [Camera Data] [Color] [Gain] [Frequency] [Color] [Gain] [Frequency] [Zebra 2 Level] [HD Output] [Markers] [Enable] [Center] [Horizontal] [Grid
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    - N - N - N - N - N - N - N - * Not available in the [Photos] index screen. [Metadata Display]: Displays the date and time of recording and/or the camera data (shutter speed, aperture value, gain) during playback. [Audio Level]: Displays the audio level meter when set to [On]. 173
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    to [On], the light metering icon (K or J) is displayed if [l Camera Setup] [Light Metering] is set to [Backlight] or [Spotlight]. [Custom -H82 Wide Attachment is attached to the camcorder. [Tele-converter]: Displays the digital tele-converter icon (g) when set to [On]. [Peaking]: Displays the peaking
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    Menu Options Additional Information 8 [Interval Counter]: Displays the countdown during interval recording mode when set to [On]. [SD Card Status]: Controls when the SD card status indicator appears. [Warning]: Appears only when there is a warning. [Normal]: Always appears on the screen. [Bit
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    8 Additional Information Menu Options [J Other Functions] menu Menu item [Reset All Settings] [Transfer Menu/X] [Time Zone] Submenu [Save To b] [Load From b] [Clock Set] [WFM (LCD)]1 [Language o] [Date/Time] [Date Format] [Setting] [Setting] [Waveform Monitor] [Gain] [Vectorscope] [Gain] [Edge
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    Menu Options Additional Information 8 Menu item [Frame Rec] Submenu [Rec Frames] [Slow & Fast Motion] [S&F Frame Rate] [Clips] [Title Prefix] [Number setting] [Delete Last Clip] [Copy All Clips] [Copy e Clips] [Delete All Clips] [Delete All e Marks] [Rec Review] [Set Metadata] [User
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    of the clip name. Combined with the [Number Setting] setting, this constitutes the 6-character clip name. [Number Setting]: Determines the last 4 digits of the clip name. Combined with the [Title Prefix] setting, this constitutes the 6-character clip name. Select [Set] to assign a desired number
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    button. • The status screen most recently displayed will appear unless you turned off the camcorder or changed the operating mode. In such case, the [Camera] status screen appears in mode and the [Buttons / Remote] status screen appears in mode. 2 Push the joystick up/down or use the SELECT
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    8 Additional Information Displaying the Status Screens [Camera] Status Screen ( mode) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Gain (0 63) 2 Gain limit (0 63) 3 Autofocus mode (0 58) 4 Grip zoom rocker setting (0 78) 5 Zoom speed of handle zoom rocker (0 79) 6 Zoom speed
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    Displaying the Status Screens Additional Information 8 [Audio] Status Screen In mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 In mode 7 1 Built-in microphone low-cut filter (0 91) 2 Built-in microphone sensitivity (0 92) 3 XLR terminal recording channel (0 93) 4 External microphone sensitivity (0 94) 5 Audio limiter
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    mode (0 104) or frame recording mode (0 106) 9 Interval length for interval recording mode (0 104) [User Memo] Status Screen ( mode) 1 2 3 4 5 1 User memo file name 2 Clip title 3 Camera operator 4 Filming location 5 Clip description 182
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    Displaying the Status Screens Additional Information 8 [Battery / Hour Meter] Status Screen 1 Remaining recording time 2 Remaining recording time indicator 3 Battery life indicator 1 2 3 4 5 4 Total operation time (0 178) 5 Operation time since using [Reset Hour Meter] (0 178) [X Data 1/3]
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    8 Additional Information Displaying the Status Screens [X Data 2/3] Status Screen ( mode) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Sharpness settings (level, horizontal detail frequency, horizontal/vertical detail balance, and limit) (0 121) 2 Sharpness settings (select, knee aperture gain and slope) (0 121) 3 Level
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    Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem . This is not a malfunction. The camcorder will not focus. - Focus manually (0 54). - The viewfinder is not adjusted. Use the dioptric adjustment lever
  • Canon 4454B001 | Instruction Manual - Page 186
    8 Additional Information Troubleshooting Playback Cannot delete a clip. - You cannot delete clips occurred. Turn off the camcorder and back on again. If this does not solve the problem, consult a Canon Service Center. The tally lamps flash slowly. (1 flash per second) - The combined available
  • Canon 4454B001 | Instruction Manual - Page 187
    Troubleshooting Additional of fluorescent, mercury or sodium lamps. To reduce the symptoms, set [Camera Setup] [Flicker Reduction] to [Automatic] (0 68) or set the or external microphone (0 94), or adjust the audio recording level manually. The picture is displayed correctly but there is no sound
  • Canon 4454B001 | Instruction Manual - Page 188
    8 Additional Information Troubleshooting Connections with External Devices Video noise appears on a nearby TV Turn off the camcorder and back on again. If this does not solve the problem, consult a Canon Service Center. • Corrupted file control information cannot be recovered. CF cards or clips
  • Canon 4454B001 | Instruction Manual - Page 189
    Troubleshooting card that was initialized by another Canon professional camcorder. Check the contents of to record. CF A/CF B Media is not supported - CF cards that are less than 512 MB be used for any of the following reasons. • A problem has occurred with the CF card. • The camcorder cannot read
  • Canon 4454B001 | Instruction Manual - Page 190
    8 Additional Information Troubleshooting Do not disconnect the USB cable or the power source until you safely end the connection from the computer. Cannot write data with this connection.
  • Canon 4454B001 | Instruction Manual - Page 191
    Troubleshooting Additional Information 8 Shot Mark Error - Could not add a shot mark. off the camcorder and back on again. If this does not solve the problem, there may be a malfunction with the camcorder. Consult a Canon Service Center. This photo cannot be displayed - You may not be able to
  • Canon 4454B001 | Instruction Manual - Page 192
    • Be careful of heat generated by lighting equipment. • Do not disassemble the camcorder. If the camcorder does not function properly, consult qualified service personnel. • Handle the camcorder with care. Do not subject the camcorder to shocks or vibration as this may cause damage. When using the
  • Canon 4454B001 | Instruction Manual - Page 193
    backing up the recordings on the recording media onto your computer. Data may be corrupted or lost due to defects or exposure to static electricity. Canon shall not be liable for lost or corrupted data. • Do not touch or expose the terminals to dust or dirt. • Do not use recording media
  • Canon 4454B001 | Instruction Manual - Page 194
    other metal tools, as this will cause a short circuit. • Wipe the battery with a clean dry cloth to ensure proper contact. • For California, USA only: The lithium battery included contains Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate for details
  • Canon 4454B001 | Instruction Manual - Page 195
    Maintenance/Others Additional Information 8 Maintenance/Others Cleaning Camcorder Body • Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemically treated cloths or volatile solvents such as paint thinner. Lens and Instant AF Sensor • If the lens surface or Instant AF sensor is
  • Canon 4454B001 | Instruction Manual - Page 196
    to operate the camcorder and to charge battery packs in any country with power supply between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Consult a Canon Service Center for information on plug adapters for overseas use. Playback on a TV Screen You can only play back your recordings on TVs compatible with the
  • Canon 4454B001 | Instruction Manual - Page 197
    Optional Accessories Additional Information 8 Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are compatible with this camcorder. The availability differs from area 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
  • Canon 4454B001 | Instruction Manual - Page 198
    and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis. BP-950G BP-970G Battery Packs When you need extra battery packs, select from
  • Canon 4454B001 | Instruction Manual - Page 199
    Adapter The TA-100 allows you to quickly mount/unmount the camcorder on/from a tripod. SBR-1000 Shooting Brace Using the SBR-1000 for additional support of the camcorder with the neck strap will significantly lighten the load of the camcoder's weight while shooting. 199
  • Canon 4454B001 | Instruction Manual - Page 200
    camcorder. This is particularly useful while the camcorder is mounted on a tripod and you want to ensure maximum stability of a shot. This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark. 200
  • Canon 4454B001 | Instruction Manual - Page 201
    Optional Accessories Product Codes Provided accessories: CA-930 Compact Power Adapter DC-930 DC Cable BP-955 Battery Pack SS-1200 Shoulder Strap WL-D6000 Wireless Controller DTC-1500 Component Video Cable Eye Cup Viewfinder cap Optional accessories: BP-975 Battery Pack BP-950G Battery Pack BP-970G
  • Canon 4454B001 | Instruction Manual - Page 202
    Specifications Sp eci fica tions XF305 / XF300 System • Recording System Movies: Video compression: MPEG-2 Long GOP; Audio compression: Linear PCM, 16 bits, 48 kHz, 2 channels File type: MXF Photos: Image compression: JPEG DCF (Design rule for Camera [Instant]) or Manual focus using focus ring 202
  • Canon 4454B001 | Instruction Manual - Page 203
    Specifications Additional Information 8 • White Balance Auto white balance, custom white balance, preset white balance settings or color temperature setting • Iris: Auto or manual setting • Gain: Auto (AGC) or manual (-6.0 dB to 33.0 dB, fine-tuning available) • Shutter speed: Auto, speed, angle,
  • Canon 4454B001 | Instruction Manual - Page 204
    8 Additional Information Specifications • W (Headphone) Terminal ∅ 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack, -f to -12 dBV (16 Ω load, volume range Min to Max) / 50 Ω or less • b GENLOCK Terminal BNC jack, input only: 1
  • Canon 4454B001 | Instruction Manual - Page 205
    Specifications Additional Information 8 BP-955 Battery Pack • Battery type Rechargeable lithium ion in.) • Weight 220 g (7.8 oz) Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. The information in this manual is verified as of May 2012. Subject to change without notice. 205
  • Canon 4454B001 | Instruction Manual - Page 206
    Battery pack 23 Bit rate 53 Built-in backup battery 194 C Camera settings 128 CF card Inserting 39 Recording method 43 Recovering data 44 Removing 100 Embedded audio 150 Eye cup 32 F Flicker reduction 68 Focal length guide 111 Focus 54 Focus limit 61 Focus mode ring 54 Focus ring
  • Canon 4454B001 | Instruction Manual - Page 207
    152 SD card 41 Shooting frame rate 107 Shot marks 102, 134 Shutter speed 66 Side panel 50 Slow & fast motion recording mode 107 Specifications 202 Status screens 179 Switching CF card slots 42 T Taking photos 161 Tally lamp 176 Temporary auto exposure (PUSH AUTO IRIS) . . 70 Temporary
  • Canon 4454B001 | Instruction Manual - Page 208
    Terminal covers 37 Time code 84, 89 TIME CODE terminal 89 Tripod 38, 192 Troubleshooting 185 Turning the camcorder on/off 27 U USB terminal 21 User bit 87 User memo 97 V Vectorscope 100 VIDEO 2 terminal 149 Video configuration 53 Video
  • Canon 4454B001 | Instruction Manual - Page 209
    Canon U.S.A., Inc. ("Canon USA") with respect to Canon Digital SERVICE You may obtain technical support for your Products as follows: Internet support at www.usa.canon.com/support (E-mail support also available) Telephone assistance from a Canon only by such specific warranty as Canon may issue with
  • Canon 4454B001 | Instruction Manual - Page 210
    the instruction manual; ii) the use of accessories, attachments, products, supplies, parts or devices with the Products that do not conform to Canon specifications or that cause abnormally frequent service problems; iii) repairs or services performed by any party other than a Canon Service Facility
  • Canon 4454B001 | Instruction Manual - Page 211
    400, Miami, FL 33126 USA ASIA CANON HONGKONG COMPANY LTD. 19/F, The Metropolis Tower, 10 Metropolis Drive, Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong Tel: +852 3191 2333, Fax: +852 2428 3963 Visit your local Canon Web site to download the latest version of this Instruction Manual. Consultez votre site Internet
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