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Preparing Recording Media, Inserting a CF Card

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Preparing Recording Media Preparing Recording Media The camera records MXF clips to 1 CompactFlash (CF) cards and photos* to . SD and / SDHC memory cards. The camera is equipped with two CF card slots. Initialize recording media (A 45) when you use them with this camera for the first time. 43 * The camera can record custom picture files and a camera settings file onto the SD card as well. The SD card serves also to store user memo files created with the Canon XF Utility software (A 154) that you can then read and embed in the clips' metadata. Compatible CF cards You can use UDMA-compatible* Type I CF cards with a capacity of at least 512 MB with the camera. For more details on cards that can be used, visit your local Canon Web site. * The Ultra Direct Memory Access (UDMA) specification allows data to be transferred between the CF card and device at high transfer speeds (measured in MB/s). Depending on the CF card, you may not be able to record even when using a UDMAcompatible CF card. IMPORTANT • About high capacity CF cards You can use CF cards with a capacity of 128 GB or larger with this camcorder but such CF cards are initialized using the exFAT file system. - When using exFAT-formatted CF cards with other devices (digital recorders, card readers, etc.), make sure that the external device is compatible with exFAT. For more information on compatibility, contact the computer, operating system or memory card manufacturer. - If you use exFAT-formatted CF cards with a computer OS that is not exFAT-compatible, you may be prompted to format the CF card. In such case, cancel the operation to prevent data loss. NOTES • Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all CF cards. Inserting a CF Card You can insert a CF card into CF card slot A or slot B. If you have two CF cards, you can use both slots. 1 Slide the CF card slot cover switch in the direction of the arrow. • The CF card slot cover will open upward (slot A) or downward (slot B). 2 Insert the CF card straight, with the label facing up, all the way into the slot. 3 Close the CF card slot cover. • Do not force the cover closed if the CF card is not correctly inserted.

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	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 Camera Remotely	49
Using the RC-V100 Remote Controller	49
Remote Operation Via the Wi-Fi Remote Application	50
Preparing the System for Wi-Fi Remote	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
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	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	124
Saving and Loading Camera Settings	125
Saving Camera Settings to an SD Card	125
Loading Camera Settings from an SD Card	125
5. Playback	127
Playing Back MXF Clips	127
Clip Index Screen	127
Playing Back Clips	128
Onscreen Displays	129
Playback Controls	130
Audio Output	131
MXF Clip Operations	132
Using the Clip Menu	132
Displaying Clip Information	133
Adding OK Marks or Check Marks	134
Deleting OK Marks or Check Marks	134
Copying Clips	135
Deleting Clips	136
Deleting the User Memo	136
Copying a Custom Picture File Embedded in a Clip	136
Displaying an Index Screen of Shot Marks	137
Displaying a Frame Index Screen of a Single Clip	138
Adding Shot Marks	138
Deleting Shot Marks	139
Changing a Clip’s Thumbnail	139
6. External Connections	141
Video Output Configuration	141
Video Configuration and Video Output Configuration for 4K and 2K Modes	141
Video Output Configuration for MXF Mode	143
Selecting the Color Space	144
Connecting to an External Monitor	146
Connection Diagram	146
Using the MON. 1 and MON. 2 Terminals	147
Video Output Using ACESproxy10 (for On-set Color Grading)	148
Using the HD/SD SDI Terminal	149
Using the HDMI OUT Terminal	149
Using the SYNC OUT Terminal	150
Selecting the Resizing Method for SD Video	150
Superimposing Onscreen Displays to Appear on an External Monitor	151
Developing RAW Clips	152
Installing and Uninstalling Cinema RAW Development (Windows)	152
Installing and Uninstalling Cinema RAW Development (Mac OS)	152
Viewing the Software Instruction Manual	153
Saving MXF Clips to a Computer	154
Installing Canon XF Utility (Windows)	154
Installing Canon XF Utility (Mac OS)	155
Viewing the Software Instruction Manuals	156
7. Photos	159
Taking Photos	159
Taking Photos in CAMERA Mode	159
Capturing Photos in MEDIA Mode	159
Photo Playback	161
Displaying the [Photos] Index Screen	161
Viewing Photos	161
Photo Operations	162
Using the Photo Menu	162
Deleting Photos	162
Protecting Photos	163
Copying Custom Picture Files	164
Photo Numbering	165
8. Additional Information	167
Menu Options	167
Displaying the Status Screens	178
Troubleshooting	185
List of Messages	188
Handling Precautions	192
Maintenance/Others	196
Optional Accessories	199
Specifications	202

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Preparing Recording Media

The camera records MXF clips to

CompactFlash (CF) cards and photos* to

SD and

SDHC memory

cards. The camera is equipped with two CF card slots. Initialize recording media (

45) when you use them

with this camera for the first time.

The camera can record custom picture files and a camera settings file onto the SD card as well. The SD card serves also to store

user memo files created with the

Canon XF Utility

software (

154) that you can then read and embed in the clips’ metadata.

Compatible CF cards

You can use UDMA-compatible* Type I CF cards with a capacity of at least 512 MB with the camera. For more

details on cards that can be used, visit your local Canon Web site.

The Ultra Direct Memory Access (UDMA) specification allows data to be transferred between the CF card and device at high

transfer speeds (measured in MB/s). Depending on the CF card, you may not be able to record even when using a UDMA-

compatible CF card.

IMPORTANT

•

About high capacity CF cards

You can use CF cards with a capacity of 128 GB or larger with this

camcorder but such CF cards are initialized using the exFAT file system.

When using exFAT-formatted CF cards with other devices (digital recorders, card readers, etc.), make sure

that the external device is compatible with exFAT. For more information on compatibility, contact the

computer, operating system or memory card manufacturer.

If you use exFAT-formatted CF cards with a computer OS that is not exFAT-compatible, you may be

prompted to format the CF card. In such case,

cancel the operation to prevent data loss

NOTES

•

Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all CF cards.

Inserting a CF Card

You can insert a CF card into CF card slot A or slot B. If you have two

CF cards, you can use both slots.

1 Slide the CF card slot cover switch in the direction of the

arrow.

•

The CF card slot cover will open upward (slot A) or downward

(slot B).

2 Insert the CF card straight, with the label facing up, all the

way into the slot.

3 Close the CF card slot cover.

•

Do not force the cover closed if the CF card is not correctly

inserted.