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Operating the Camcorder Remotely, Using the RC-V100 Remote Controller

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Operating the Camcorder Remotely Operating the Camcorder Remotely There are two methods in which the camcorder can be operated remotely. The first is to connect the optional RC-V100 Remote Controller to the camcorder's REMOTE terminal. The second is to attach the optional WFT-E6 Wireless File Transmitter to the camcorder's WFT terminal to use the Wi-Fi Remote application. 49 Using the RC-V100 Remote Controller You can connect the optional RC-V100 Remote Controller to control the camcorder (including the advanced recording functions) from a distance. The remote controller lets you turn the camcorder on, navigate the menus and remotely control the aperture (#) and shutter speed, change picture-related settings like the knee and sharpness, and more. Use the cable supplied with the remote controller to connect it to the camcorder. For details on how to connect and use the remote controller, refer to its instruction manual. Operating modes: REMOTE A terminal Remote cable (supplied with the RC-V100) 1 Turn off the camcorder and connect the optional RC-V100 Remote Controller to the camcorder. 2 Turn on the camcorder and open the [REMOTE Term.] submenu. [w Other Functions] > [REMOTE Term.] 3 Select [RC-V100] and then press SET. Options [RC-V100]: [Standard]: Select this option to use the optional RC-V100 Remote Controller. Select this option to use commercially available remote controls. [w Other Functions] [REMOTE Term.] [Standard] NOTES • The camcorder's ND filter cannot be changed using the ND button on the remote controller. • The following controls on the remote controller will not operate the camcorder: AGC button, AUTO KNEE button, AWB button and AF button. • # The AUTO IRIS button on the remote controller will operate the camcorder only when a compatible EF lens (A 187) is attached to the camcorder. • Adjusting picture-related settings with the remote controller can be performed only after a custom picture file is selected (A 114). • The ZOOM dial on the remote controller will operate the lens only when a CINE-SERVO CN7x17 KAS S/E1 lens* is attached to the camcorder. * Depending on when you purchased the lens, you may need to update the lens's firmware. For details, consult a Canon Service Center.

Section	Page
Important Usage Instructions	2
Important Safety Instructions	4
Highlights of the EOS C300/C300 PL	5
Table of Contents	7
1. Introduction	11
About this Manual	11
Conventions Used in this Manual	11
Supplied Accessories	13
Names of Parts	14
Monitor Unit	19
Grip Unit	21
Handle Unit	21
2. Preparations	23
Preparing the Power Supply	23
Using a Battery Pack	23
Using a Power Outlet	25
Turning the Camcorder On and Off	26
Date, Time and Language Settings	27
Setting the Date and Time	27
Changing the Time Zone	27
Displaying the Date and Time while Recording	28
Changing the Language	28
Using the Menus	29
Selecting an Option from the Menu	29
Using the Customized Submenu (My Menu)	30
Preparing the Camcorder	32
Preparing the Lens	32
Attaching and Removing the Monitor Unit	36
Using the Viewfinder	37
Using the LCD Panel	38
Adjusting the Viewfinder/LCD Screen	39
Using a Tripod	40
Removing and Attaching the Grip Unit	40
Attaching the Handle Unit	41
Attaching a Shoulder Strap	41
Removing and Attaching the Terminal Covers	42
Preparing Recording Media	43
Inserting a CF Card	43
Checking the Status of the CF Card Slots	44
Removing a CF card	44
Inserting and Removing an SD Card	44
Initializing the Recording Media	45
Switching Between the CF Card Slots	46
Selecting the CF Card Recording Method	46
Checking the Available Recording Time for CF Cards	47
Recovering Data on the CF Card	47
Adjusting the Black Balance	48
Operating the Camcorder Remotely	49
Using the RC-V100 Remote Controller	49
Using the WFT-E6 Wireless File Transmitter	50
3. Recording	51
Recording Video	51
Preparing to Record	51
Recording	51
Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote	54
Onscreen Displays	55
Rear Panel Displays	57
Canon Log Gamma and CINEMA Preset	58
Using the Fan	58
Video Configuration: Type of Recording, Bit Rate, Resolution and Frame Rate	59
Changing Main Camera Functions with the FUNC. Button	61
Using the Direct Setting Mode	61
Shutter Speed	62
Changing the Shutter Speed Mode and Value	63
Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote	63
Flicker Reduction	64
ISO Speed/Gain	65
Changing the ISO Speed or Gain Value	65
Using the Control Dial	66
Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote	67
ND Filter	68
Using the ND Filter	68
Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote	68
<C300> Adjusting the Aperture	69
Manual Aperture	69
Momentary Automatic Aperture - Push Auto Iris	71
Automatic Aperture	72
Exposure Compensation - AE Shift	72
Light Metering Mode	73
White Balance	74
Setting the White Balance	74
Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote	75
Adjusting the Focus	77
Manual Focus	77
<C300> One-Shot AF	80
<C300> Continuous AF	81
Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns	82
Displaying Onscreen Markers	82
Displaying Zebra Patterns	83
Setting the Time Code	84
Selecting the Running Mode	84
Selecting Drop or Non-Drop Frame	85
Putting the Time Code Display on Hold	86
Setting the User Bit	87
Synchronizing with an External Device	88
Connecting an External Device	88
Reference Video Signal Input (Genlock Synchronization)	88
Time Code Signal Input	89
Reference Video Signal Output	90
Time Code Signal Output	90
Recording Audio	91
Connecting an External Microphone or External Audio Input Source to the Camcorder	91
Selecting the Audio Input from the XLR Terminals	92
Adjusting the Audio Level from the XLR Terminals	93
Adjusting the Audio Level from the MIC Terminal	94
Monitoring the Audio with Headphones	95
Selecting the Audio Channel	95
Using Metadata	96
Setting a User Memo Created with Canon XF Utility	96
Setting a User Memo Using Wi-Fi Remote	97
Colors Bars/Audio Reference Signal	98
Recording Color Bars	98
Recording an Audio Reference Signal	98
Video Scopes	99
Displaying a Video Scope	99
Configuring the Waveform Monitor	99
Configuring the Vectorscope	100
Configuring the Edge Monitor	100
Adding Marks while Recording	101
Adding Shot Marks while Recording	101
Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote	101
Adding an OK Mark or Check Mark to the Last Clip Recorded	102
Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote	102
Recording GPS Information (Geotagging)	103
Reviewing a Recording	105
Special Recording Modes	106
Interval Recording Mode	106
Frame Recording Mode	107
Slow & Fast Motion Mode	108
Pre-recording Mode	110
4. Customization	111
Assignable Buttons	111
Changing the Assigned Function	111
Using an Assignable Button	112
Custom Picture Settings	114
Selecting Custom Picture Files	114
Editing a Custom Picture File’s Settings	115
Renaming Custom Picture Files	115
Protecting Custom Picture Files	116
Transferring Custom Picture Files	116
Embedding Custom Picture Settings in a Recording	117
Available Custom Picture Settings	117
Customizing Functions and Onscreen Displays	123
Customizing Functions	123
Customizing Onscreen Displays	123
Saving and Loading Camera Settings	124
Saving Camera Settings to an SD Card	124
Loading Camera Settings from an SD Card	124
5. Playback	125
Playback	125
Clip Index Screen	125
Playing Back Clips	127
Onscreen Displays	128
Playback Controls	129
Adjusting the Volume	129
Clip Operations	130
Using the Clip Menu	131
Displaying Clip Information	131
Adding OK Marks or Check Marks	132
Deleting OK Marks or Check Marks	133
Copying Clips	133
Deleting Clips	134
Deleting the User Memo and GPS Information	134
Copying a Custom Picture File Embedded in a Clip	135
Displaying an Index Screen of Shot Marks	135
Displaying a Frame Index Screen of a Single Clip	136
Adding Shot Marks	137
Deleting Shot Marks	137
Changing a Clip’s Thumbnail	138
6. External Connections	139
Video Output Configuration	139
Video Output Configuration by Terminal	139
Connecting to an External Monitor	140
Connection Diagram	140
Using the HD/SD SDI Terminal	141
Using the HDMI OUT Terminal	141
Using the SYNC OUT Terminal	141
SD Output	142
Superimposing Onscreen Displays to Appear on an External Monitor	142
Saving Clips to a Computer	143
Saving MXF Clips	143
Installing Canon XF Utility (Windows)	143
Installing Canon XF Utility (Mac OS)	144
Viewing the Software Instruction Manuals	146
7. Photos	147
Taking Photos	147
Taking Photos in CAMERA Mode	147
Capturing Photos in MEDIA Mode	147
Photo Playback	149
Displaying the [Photos] Index Screen	149
Viewing Photos	149
Photo Operations	150
Using the Photo Menu	150
Deleting Photos	150
Protecting Photos	151
Copying Custom Picture Files	152
Photo Numbering	153
8. Additional Information	155
Menu Options	155
Displaying the Status Screens	165
Troubleshooting	172
List of Messages	175
Handling Precautions	178
Maintenance/Others	181
Optional Accessories	183
Specifications	187

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Operating the Camcorder Remotely

There are two methods in which the camcorder can be operated remotely. The first is to connect the optional

RC-V100 Remote Controller to the camcorder’s REMOTE terminal. The second is to attach the optional WFT-E6

Wireless File Transmitter to the camcorder’s WFT terminal to use the Wi-Fi Remote application.

Using the RC-V100 Remote Controller

You can connect the optional RC-V100 Remote Controller to control the camcorder (including the advanced

recording functions) from a distance. The remote controller lets you turn the camcorder on, navigate the menus

and remotely control the aperture (

) and shutter speed, change picture-related settings like the knee and

sharpness, and more.

Use the cable supplied with the remote controller to connect it to the camcorder. For details on how to connect

and use the remote controller, refer to its instruction manual.

1 Turn off the camcorder and connect the optional RC-V100

Remote Controller to the camcorder.

2 Turn on the camcorder and open the [REMOTE Term.] submenu.

[

Other Functions]

[REMOTE Term.]

3 Select [RC-V100] and then press SET.

Options

NOTES

•

The camcorder’s ND filter cannot be changed using the ND button on the remote controller.

•

The following controls on the remote controller will not operate the camcorder: AGC button, AUTO KNEE

button, AWB button and AF button.

•

The AUTO IRIS button on the remote controller will operate the camcorder only when a compatible EF

lens (

187) is attached to the camcorder.

•

Adjusting picture-related settings with the remote controller can be performed only after a custom picture file is

selected (

114).

•

The ZOOM dial on the remote controller will operate the lens only when a CINE-SERVO CN7x17 KAS S/E1

lens

is attached to the camcorder.

Depending on when you purchased the lens, you may need to update the lens’s firmware. For details, consult a Canon Service

Center.

Operating modes:

[RC-V100]:

Select this option to use the optional RC-V100 Remote Controller.

[Standard]:

Select this option to use commercially available remote controls.

Remote cable

(supplied with the RC-V100)

REMOTE A terminal

[

Other Functions]

[REMOTE Term.]

[Standard]