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Using the SYNC OUT Terminal, Selecting the Resizing Method for SD Video

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Connecting to an External Monitor Using the SYNC OUT Terminal 148 In addition to its function as a synchronization signal output terminal, you can use the SYNC OUT terminal also as a terminal for analog video signal output. You can output an HD component video luminance signal or a down-converted SD composite video signal*. * Not available for 24.00 Hz recordings. Operating modes: mode: [ 4K/2K/MXF Setup] mode: [¢ Video Setup] [SYNC OUT] 1 Open the [Output] submenu. [ 4K/2K/MXF Setup] (in mode) or [¢ Video Setup] (in mode) > [SYNC OUT] > [Output] [Output] [Composite] 2 Select [HD-Y] or [Composite] and then press SET. • If you selected [HD-Y] (HD component video, luminance signal), no more settings are necessary. If you selected [Composite] (SD analog composite signal), you can select the SD resizing method with the following procedure. • If necessary, adjust the scan mode with the [ 4K/2K/MXF Setup] (in mode) or [¢ Video Setup] (in mode) > [SYNC OUT] > [Scan Mode] setting. You can adjust the scan mode only when [¤ TC/UB Setup] > [Time Code] > [24P TC/Sync] is set to [Normal] and the recording mode is set to RAW, 12-bit or 10-bit. NOTES • When you play back a clip on a monitor with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the monitor will switch automatically to widescreen mode if it is compatible with the Video ID-1 or WSS system. • If necessary, you can superimpose the onscreen displays on the video displayed on the external monitor (A 149). Selecting the Resizing Method for SD Video When HD video with a 16:9 aspect ratio is converted and output from the HD/SD SDI terminal, HDMI OUT terminal and SYNC OUT terminal as SD video with a 4:3 aspect ratio, you can choose how it appears on the external monitor. Operating modes: 1 Open the [Resize SD Output] submenu. [ 4K/2K/MXF Setup] (in mode) or [¢ Video Setup] (in mode) > [HD/SD Output] > [Resize SD Output] 2 Select the desired option and then press SET. mode: [ 4K/2K/MXF Setup] mode: [¢ Video Setup] [HD/SD Output] [Resize SD Output] [Squeeze]

Section	Page
Important Usage Instructions	2
Important Safety Instructions	4
Highlights of the EOS C500/C500 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
Handle Unit	19
4K Workflow Overview	21
Color Grading with the ACES Workflow	22
2. Preparations	23
Preparing the Power Supply	23
Using a Battery Pack	23
Using a Household Power Outlet	25
Turning the Camera 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 Camera	32
Preparing the Lens	32
Attaching and Removing the Monitor Unit	35
Using the Viewfinder	36
Using the LCD Panel	37
Adjusting the Viewfinder/LCD Screen	38
Using a Tripod	38
Attaching the Handle Unit	39
Attaching a Shoulder Strap	39
Removing and Attaching the Terminal Covers	40
Connecting to a 4K- or 2K-Compatible External Recorder	41
Preparing Recording Media	43
Inserting a CF Card	43
Checking the Status of the CF Card Slots	43
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
Remote Operation Via the Wi-Fi Remote Application	49
Preparing the System for Wi-Fi Remote	49
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
Checking Clips Recorded with Canon Log Gamma (View Assistance)	58
Using the Internal Cooling Fan	59
Video Configuration: Type of Recording, Resolution and Frame Rate	60
Selecting the Video Configuration for 4K and 2K Modes	60
Selecting the Video Configuration for MXF Mode	64
Changing Main Camera Functions with the FUNC. Button	66
Using the Direct Setting Mode	66
Shutter Speed	67
Changing the Shutter Speed Mode and Value	68
Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote	68
ISO Speed/Gain	70
Changing the ISO Speed or Gain Value	70
Using the Control Dial	71
Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote	71
ND Filter	73
Using the ND Filter	73
Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote	73
<C500> Adjusting the Aperture	74
Using the Control Dial	74
Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote	75
White Balance	76
Setting the White Balance	76
Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote	77
Adjusting the Focus	79
Adjusting the Focus Manually	79
<C500> Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote	79
Using the Focus Assistance Functions	80
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	85
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	91
Recording Audio	92
Connecting an External Microphone or External Audio Input Source to the Camera	92
Selecting the Audio Input from the XLR Terminals	93
Adjusting the Audio Level from the XLR Terminals	94
Adjusting the Audio Level from the MIC Terminal	95
Monitoring the Audio with Headphones	96
Using Metadata	97
Setting a User Memo Created with Canon XF Utility	97
Setting a User Memo Using Wi-Fi Remote	98
Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal	99
Recording Color Bars	99
Recording an Audio Reference Signal	99
Video Scopes	100
Displaying a Video Scope	100
Configuring the Waveform Monitor	100
Configuring the Vectorscope	101
Configuring the Edge Monitor	101
Adding Marks while Recording MXF Clips	102
Adding Shot Marks while Recording	102
Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote	102
Adding an OK Mark or Check Mark to the Last Clip Recorded	103
Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote	103
Reviewing an MXF Clip	104
Special Recording Modes	105
Interval Recording Mode	105
Frame Recording Mode	106
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	114
Renaming Custom Picture Files	115
Protecting Custom Picture Files	115
Transferring Custom Picture Files	115
Embedding Custom Picture Settings in a Recording	117
Available Custom Picture Settings	117
Customizing Functions and Onscreen Displays	122
Customizing Functions	122
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
Playing Back MXF Clips	125
Clip Index Screen	125
Playing Back Clips	126
Onscreen Displays	127
Playback Controls	128
Audio Output	129
MXF Clip Operations	130
Using the Clip Menu	130
Displaying Clip Information	131
Adding OK Marks or Check Marks	132
Deleting OK Marks or Check Marks	132
Copying Clips	133
Deleting Clips	134
Deleting the User Memo	134
Copying a Custom Picture File Embedded in a Clip	134
Displaying an Index Screen of Shot Marks	135
Displaying a Frame Index Screen of a Single Clip	136
Adding Shot Marks	136
Deleting Shot Marks	137
Changing a Clip’s Thumbnail	137
6. External Connections	139
Video Output Configuration	139
Video Configuration and Video Output Configuration for 4K and 2K Modes	139
Video Output Configuration for MXF Mode	141
Selecting the Color Space	142
Connecting to an External Monitor	144
Connection Diagram	144
Using the MON. 1 and MON. 2 Terminals	145
Video Output Using ACESproxy10 (for On-set Color Grading)	146
Using the HD/SD SDI Terminal	147
Using the HDMI OUT Terminal	147
Using the SYNC OUT Terminal	148
Selecting the Resizing Method for SD Video	148
Superimposing Onscreen Displays to Appear on an External Monitor	149
Developing RAW Clips	150
System Requirements	150
Installing and Uninstalling Cinema RAW Development (Windows)	150
Installing and Uninstalling Cinema RAW Development (Mac OS)	151
Viewing the Software Instruction Manual	151
Saving MXF Clips to a Computer	153
System Requirements	153
Installing and Uninstalling Canon XF Utility (Windows)	154
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
Photo Playback	163
Displaying the [Photos] Index Screen	163
Viewing Photos	163
Photo Operations	164
Using the Photo Menu	164
Deleting Photos	164
Protecting Photos	165
Copying Custom Picture Files	166
Photo Numbering	167
8. Additional Information	169
Menu Options	169
Displaying the Status Screens	180
Troubleshooting	186
List of Messages	189
Handling Precautions	193
Maintenance/Others	196
Optional Accessories	199
Specifications	202