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Custom Picture Settings [Color Matrix] Color matrix affects the color tones throughout the whole image. When [Gamma] is set to [Canon Log], this setting has no effect on the picture. [Select]: Available options are [Normal 1] to [Normal 4], [Cine 1] and [Cine 2], [EOS Std.], [Wide DR] and [Canon Log]. Generally, this should be the same setting as [Gamma]. After selecting an option, you can make more precise adjustments. (Default: [Normal 1]) [Gain]: Adjusts the color intensity. This setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50. (Default: ±0) [Phase]: Adjusts the color phase. This setting can be adjusted from -18 to 18. (Default: ±0) [R-G]: The R-G matrix changes the tint of the picture along the cyan/green and red/magenta gradations. This setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50. (Default: ±0) [R-B]: The R-B matrix changes the tint of the picture along the cyan/blue and red/yellow gradations. This setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50. (Default: ±0) [G-R]: The G-R matrix changes the tint of the picture along the magenta/red and green/cyan gradations. This setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50. (Default: ±0) [G-B]: The G-B matrix changes the tint of the picture along the magenta/blue and green/yellow gradations. This setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50. (Default: ±0) [B-R]: The B-R matrix changes the tint of the picture along the yellow/red and blue/cyan gradations. This setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50. (Default: ±0) [B-G]: The B-G matrix changes the tint of the picture along the yellow/green and blue/magenta gradations. This setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50. (Default: ±0) 121 [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 adjusted from -50 to 50. (Default: ±0) [B Gain]: Adjust the intensity of blue tones. This setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50. (Default: ±0) [Color Correction] The camcorder detects the characteristics of a certain color (color phase, chroma, area and Y level) and corrects them when recording. You can set the color correction for up to two different areas (A and B). [Select Area]: Selects the area or areas to correct. Available options are [Area A], [Area B] and [Area A&B]. Select [Off] to turn this setting off. (Default: [Off]) [Area A Setting]: Determines the area in which colors will be corrected. [Phase]: Adjusts the color phase for area A. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 31. (Default: 0) [Chroma]: Adjusts the color saturation for area A. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 31. (Default: 16) [Area]: Adjusts the color range for area A. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 31. (Default: 16) [Y Level]: Adjusts the brightness for area A. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 31. (Default: 16) [Area A Revision]: Sets the amount of correction for area A. [Level]: Adjusts the amount of correction to the color saturation. This setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50. (Default: ±0) [Phase]: Adjusts the amount of correction to the color phase. This setting can be adjusted from -18 to 18. (Default: ±0) [Area B Setting]: Determines the area in which colors will be corrected. [Phase]: Adjusts the color phase for area B. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 31. (Default: 0) [Chroma]: Adjusts the color saturation for area B. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 31. (Default: 16) [Area]: Adjusts the color range for area B. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 31. (Default: 16) [Y Level]: Adjusts the brightness for area B. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 31. (Default: 16) [Area B Revision]: Sets the amount of correction for area B. [Level]: Adjusts the amount of correction to the color saturation. This setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50. (Default: ±0)

Section	Page
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 Household 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	43
Removing a CF card	44
Inserting and Removing an SD Card	44
Initializing the Recording Media	45
Switching Between the CF Card Slots	45
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
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	79
<C300> Continuous AF	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	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	115
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	132
Copying Clips	133
Deleting Clips	134
Deleting the User Memo and GPS Information	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 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
System Requirements	143
Installing and Uninstalling Canon XF Utility (Windows)	144
Installing and Uninstalling Canon XF Utility (Mac OS)	146
Viewing the Software Instruction Manuals	149
7. Photos	151
Taking Photos	151
Taking Photos in CAMERA Mode	151
Capturing Photos in MEDIA Mode	151
Photo Playback	153
Displaying the [Photos] Index Screen	153
Viewing Photos	153
Photo Operations	154
Using the Photo Menu	154
Deleting Photos	154
Protecting Photos	155
Copying Custom Picture Files	156
Photo Numbering	157
8. Additional Information	159
Menu Options	159
Displaying the Status Screens	169
Troubleshooting	176
List of Messages	179
Handling Precautions	182
Maintenance/Others	185
Optional Accessories	187
Specifications	192

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Custom Picture Settings

[Color Matrix]

Color matrix affects the color tones throughout the whole image. When [Gamma] is set to [Canon Log], this

setting has no effect on the picture.

[

Select

Available options are [Normal 1] to [Normal 4], [Cine 1] and [Cine 2], [EOS Std.], [Wide DR] and [Canon

Log]. Generally, this should be the same setting as [Gamma]. After selecting an option, you can make

more precise adjustments. (Default: [Normal 1])

[Gain]:

Adjusts the color intensity. This setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50. (Default: ±0)

[Phase]: Adjusts the color phase. This setting can be adjusted from -18 to 18. (Default: ±0)

[R-G]:

The R-G matrix changes the tint of the picture along the cyan/green and red/magenta gradations. This

setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50. (Default: ±0)

[R-B]:

The R-B matrix changes the tint of the picture along the cyan/blue and red/yellow gradations. This

setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50. (Default: ±0)

[G-R]:

The G-R matrix changes the tint of the picture along the magenta/red and green/cyan gradations. This

setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50. (Default: ±0)

[G-B]:

The G-B matrix changes the tint of the picture along the magenta/blue and green/yellow gradations.

This setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50. (Default: ±0)

[B-R]:

The B-R matrix changes the tint of the picture along the yellow/red and blue/cyan gradations. This

setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50. (Default: ±0)

[B-G]:

The B-G matrix changes the tint of the picture along the yellow/green and blue/magenta gradations.

This setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50. (Default: ±0)

[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 adjusted from -50 to 50. (Default: ±0)

[B Gain]: Adjust the intensity of blue tones. This setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50. (Default: ±0)

[Color Correction]

The camcorder detects the characteristics of a certain color (color phase, chroma, area and Y level) and corrects

them when recording. You can set the color correction for up to two different areas (A and B).

[Select Area]:

Selects the area or areas to correct. Available options are [Area A], [Area B] and [Area A&B].

Select [Off] to turn this setting off. (Default: [Off])

[Area A Setting]: Determines the area in which colors will be corrected.

[Phase]: Adjusts the color phase for area A. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 31. (Default: 0)

[Chroma]: Adjusts the color saturation for area A. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 31. (Default: 16)

[Area]: Adjusts the color range for area A. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 31. (Default: 16)

[Y Level]: Adjusts the brightness for area A. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 31. (Default: 16)

[Area A Revision]: Sets the amount of correction for area A.

[Level]: Adjusts the amount of correction to the color saturation. This setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50.

(Default: ±0)

[Phase]: Adjusts the amount of correction to the color phase. This setting can be adjusted from -18 to 18.

(Default: ±0)

[Area B Setting]: Determines the area in which colors will be corrected.

[Phase]: Adjusts the color phase for area B. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 31. (Default: 0)

[Chroma]: Adjusts the color saturation for area B. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 31. (Default: 16)

[Area]: Adjusts the color range for area B. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 31. (Default: 16)

[Y Level]: Adjusts the brightness for area B. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 31. (Default: 16)

[Area B Revision]: Sets the amount of correction for area B.

[Level]: Adjusts the amount of correction to the color saturation. This setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50.

(Default: ±0)

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