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PUB. DIM-1104-001C HD Camcorder Instruction manual Caméscope HD Mode d'emploi Videocámera HD Manual de Instrucciones English Français Español - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 2
CAUTION Danger of explosion if the wrong type of batteries are attached. Use only the same type of batteries. WARNING Do not expose batteries or product to excessive heat such as the inside of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 3
XF205 uses and can radiate radio 3 frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications any health problems are associated with using low Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Park, Melville, NY 11747 - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 4
Canon HD Camcorder XF200 / XF205 and all its accessories. 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use periods of time. 12. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 5
SD- Fi Alliance. • WPS as used on the camcorder's settings, onscreen displays and in this manual signifies Wi-Fi Protected Setup USE OF A CONSUMER OR OTHER USES IN WHICH IT DOES NOT RECEIVE REMUNERATION TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD ("AVC VIDEO'') AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 6
Highlights of the XF200 / XF205 The Canon HD Camcorder XF200 / XF205 is a compact-sized and highly portable camcorder that offers superior video quality. The camcorder features a 1/2.84-in. CMOS sensor and allows you to record in two formats (MXF on CF cards or MP4 on SD cards). The following are - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 7
operation. Save custom picture and menu settings to an SD card so that you can transfer your setting preferences to other XF200 / XF205 camcorders in order to use them in the same way. 7 Other Functions • Direct setting mode (A 57) Change main camera functions while checking the image on the screen - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 8
Onscreen Displays 51 Power Save Mode 54 Using the Fan 54 Video Configuration: Movie Format, Bit Rate, Resolution and Frame Rate 55 Changing Main Camera Functions with the Joystick 57 Using the Direct Setting Mode 57 Shutter Speed 58 Automatic Shutter 59 Manual Shutter 60 Flicker Reduction 61 Gain 62 - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 9
Using Metadata 111 Setting a User Memo Created with Canon XF Utility 111 Setting a User Memo Using Browser Remote 112 Recording GPS Information (Geotagging) 114 Reviewing Saving and Loading Camera Settings 143 Saving Camera Settings to an SD Card 143 Loading Camera Settings from an SD Card 143 5. - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 10
Video Configuration and Video Output Configuration by Terminal 160 Connecting to an External Monitor 162 Connection Diagram 162 Using the 3G/HD-SDI Terminal 163 Using the MON. Terminal 163 Using the HDMI OUT Terminal 164 Using the AV OUT Terminal 164 SD Manual Setup 178 Camera Access Troubleshooting - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 11
lamps (CF2/CF3) and the SD card access lamp. "Press SET" refers to pressing down the joystick itself (A 29). • Photographs in the manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera. Some screenshots have been altered to make them easier to read. • Illustrations in the manual show the XF205. - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 12
About this Manual The arrow > is used to abbreviate menu selections. For a detailed explanation on how to use the menus, refer to Using the Menus 12 (A 29). For a concise summary of all available menu options and settings, refer to the appendix Menu Options (A 203). Operating modes and Format - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 13
Lens Barrier English Lens Cap Eye cup WL-D6000 Wireless Controller (incl. CR2025 Lithium Battery) Microphone Holder Unit SS-1200 Shoulder Strap Data Import Utility Software CD-ROM* * The Data Import Utility Software Guide (PDF file) is included in the CD-ROM. For details about the software - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 14
PEAKING button (A 84) / Assignable button 1 (A 129) 22 ZEBRA button (A 89)/ Assignable button 2 (A 129) 23 FULL AUTO switch (A 49) 24 CF card slot cover switches for CF card slots A (left) and B (right) (A 39) 25 SHUTTER switch (A 58) 26 GAIN switch (A 62) 27 WHITE BAL. (white balance) switch (A 69 - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 15
33 34 35 36 37 Names of Parts 15 English 38 29 30 31 32 39 40 41 42 29 GENLOCK/SYNC OUT (synchronization) terminal (A 94, 96) 30 TIME CODE terminal (A 95, 96) 31 MON. (monitor output) terminal (A 162, 163) 32 3G/HD-SDI terminal (A 162, 163) 33 Strap mount (A 36) 34 REMOTE - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 16
Names of Parts 43 16 44 45 46 47 43 Microphone lock screw (A 100) 44 Microphone holder (A 100) 45 Microphone cable clamp (A 100) 46 Lens barrier (A 47) 47 Instant AF sensor (A 81) 48 49 50 51 52 48 Built-in stereo microphone (A 101) 49 Front tally lamp (A 48) 50 Remote sensor (A 44) 51 Infrared - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 17
) 57 OLED screen (A 33, 34) 58 SD card slot cover (A 40) 59 SD card access indicator (A 48, 123, 199) 60 SD card slot (A 40) 61 Viewfinder (A 32, 34) 62 Eye cup (A 33) 68 69 70 71 72 73 63 Dioptric adjustment lever (A 33) 64 Viewfinder unit 65 Battery compartment (A 24) 66 START/STOP button (A 48 - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 18
76 77 78 79 80 81 18 82 83 84 85 86 74 Accessory shoe For attaching accessories such as the optional VL-10Li II Battery Video Light. 75 Built-in speaker (A 149) 76 START/STOP lock lever (A 48) 77 START/STOP button (A 48, 123) 78 Grip zoom rocker (A 75) 79 MAGN - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 19
Names of Parts 87 19 88 English 89 90 91 87 Attachment sockets for the optional TA-100 Tripod Adapter (A 37) 88 Tripod base screws (A 37) 89 Tripod base for tripods with 0.64 cm (1/4") screws (A 37) 90 Air intake vent (A 54) 91 Tripod socket (A 37) - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 20
)/ Assignable button 5 (A 129) 6 Ú (skip backward) button (A 148)/ Assignable button 8 (A 129) 7 SLOT SELECT (CF card slot selection) button (A 41, 146) 8 INDEX button (A 146)/ u (review recording) button (A 116) 9 HEADPHONE+ button (A 149)/ Assignable button 11 (A 129) 10 × (fast playback) button - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 21
English WL-D6000 Wireless Controller 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Names of Parts 9 21 10 11 12 13 14 1 Record enable button: When you use the START/ STOP button or ZOOM buttons, you must press this button simultaneously with the desired button. 2 PHOTO button (A 199) 3 SHOT1 (shot mark 1) button (A 157) 4 - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 22
Names of Parts 22 - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 23
BP-975 are compatible with Intelligent System, meaning that you can check the remaining battery time. Charging the Battery Pack Charge battery packs using the supplied CA-935 AC Adapter. Before using a battery pack, remove the terminal cover in advance. 1 If the supplied AC adapter is connected - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 24
naturally. Therefore, charge them on the day of use, or the day before, to ensure a full charge. 24 • Repeatedly charging and discharging the battery pack will eventually shorten its battery life. You can check the battery life on the [Battery/Hour Meter] status screen (A 217). Fully charging the - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 25
charge. 0-25% 26-50% 51-75% 76-100% CHECK button 0 100% Battery charge indicator NOTES • The first time you use a battery pack, charge it fully and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is completely exhausted. Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording time will be displayed - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 26
the Power Supply Turning the Camcorder On and Off The camcorder has two operating modes: CAMERA ( ) mode for making recordings and MEDIA ( ) mode for playing back recordings. Select the operating mode using the Q switch. 26 To turn on the camcorder Hold down the button on the Q switch - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 27
is exhausted, the date and time setting may be lost. In such case, recharge the built-in lithium battery (A 235) and set the time zone, date and time again. • Using the optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver, you can have the camcorder adjust settings automatically according to the UTC date/time information - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 28
Date, Time and Language Settings Displaying the Date and Time while Recording 28 You can display the date and time on the screen. Operating modes: 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Push the joystick up/down to select [£ OLED/VF Setup]. 3 Select [Custom Display 2] and then [Date/Time] in a similar fashion. - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 29
some operations that are in progress. NOTES • Although the button at the center of the joystick is not labeled as SET, in the manual, "press SET" will be used to mean pressing down the joystick itself. Selecting an Option from the Menu The following is a step-by-step explanation of how to - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 30
the menu. • On some screens, the following icons may be displayed as a guide: , , . They refer, respectively, to pressing the joystick (or SET button on the status screens (A 213). Using the Customized Submenu (My Menu) You can register up to 14 frequently used menu settings under the My Menu - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 31
Using the Menus English Rearranging Menu Settings 1 Open the My Menu [Move] screen. [¥ My Menu] [¥ My Menu] > [Edit] > [Move] 2 Push the joystick up/down to select - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 32
camcorder, such as attaching the microphone holder and lens hood and adjusting the OLED screen, viewfinder and grip. 32 Attaching the Microphone Holder Unit Use the supplied screws to attach the microphone holder unit to the handle. Attaching the Lens Hood Attach the lens hood to protect the lens - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 33
that the protruding portion faces the opposite side. Detach the eye cup as shown in the illustration. Preparing the Camcorder 33 Eye cup Viewfinder unit Using the OLED Panel Open the OLED panel 90 degrees. • You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward or 180 degrees toward the lens. NOTES • About - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 34
Preparing the Camcorder • If you are not interested in using the viewfinder while using the OLED screen, you can set [£ OLED/VF Setup] > [OLED/VF Simul.] to [Off] to conserve the camcorder's power. Even when [OLED/VF Simul.] is - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 35
English Preparing the Camcorder Setting the Screen to Black & White The viewfinder and OLED screen display in color by default but you can set them to black & white. Even when the screen is black & white, onscreen text and icons will still be displayed in color. 1 Open the [OLED/VF B&W] submenu. - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 36
. Attaching the Terminal Covers Insert the connecting strip into the opening to attach the terminal cover. NOTES • If the connecting strip is difficult to grasp, use a pair of tweezers or similar tool. - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 37
tripod with a 0.64 cm (1/4") mounting screw, no longer than 5.5 mm (0.2 in.). Using tripods with longer mounting screws may cause damage to the camcorder. 5.5 mm 37 Using a Tripod with 0.95 cm (3/8") Mounting Screws To use a tripod with 0.95 cm (3/8") mounting screws, first attach the optional TB - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 38
. Initialize recording media (A 41) when you use them with this camcorder for the first time. * The camcorder 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 Canon XF Utility that you can then read and - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 39
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 down the CF card slot cover switch and open the CF card slot cover. 2 Insert the CF card straight, with the label facing away from the lens, all the way into the slot - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 40
cover. • Do not force the cover closed if the SD card is not correctly inserted. SD card access indicator On or flashing Off SD card status Accessing the SD card. An SD card is not inserted or the SD card is not being accessed. SD card access indicator ባ ብ ቤ If you set the [w Other Functions - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 41
option, press SET twice to cancel the operation while it is in progress. You can use the SD card but all data will be erased. 5 When the confirmation message appears, press SET. • The SD card is initialized and all the data it contains is erased. IMPORTANT • Initializing a recording media will - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 42
CF card without interruption if the CF card you are using becomes full. Relay recording is available from CF card slot A to CF card slot slot recording and the MXF+MP4 movie format (A 123) to record the same video on three recording media and [Off] in two different movie formats. • When the - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 43
the [Media] status screen (A 215), you can check the total space and used space of each recording media, 43 as well as the available recording time* and the available number of photos (SD card only). * The approximate available recording time is based on the current bit rate (A 55). Recovering - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 44
the Browser Remote application to control the camcorder (A 183). Operating modes: Using the Supplied Wireless Controller Inserting the Battery Insert the supplied CR2025 lithium button battery into the wireless controller before use. 1 Press the tab in the direction of the arrow (ቢ) and pull out - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 45
, while recording you can control various camera functions, such as aperture, shutter and to the camcorder. • For details, refer to the instruction manual of the RC-V100. 2 Turn on the camcorder in • The camcorder's ND filter cannot be changed using the ND button on the remote controller. • - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 46
Remote Operation of the Camcorder 46 - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 47
to Troubleshooting (A 223). For details on recording audio, refer to Recording Audio (A 98). Operating modes: Preparing to Record 1 Remove the lens cap and attach the lens hood (A 32). 2 Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (A 24). 3 Insert recording media (one or two CF cards, SD card - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 48
cover or the SD card slot cover of the recording media being accessed and do not remove the recording media. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. • Be sure to save your recordings regularly (A 168), especially after making important recordings. Canon shall not be liable - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 49
clip on the other CF card. - The video (stream) file in a clip will be split approximately every 2 GB for clips with a long recording time (approximately every 1 GB during slow motion recording). Even in such case, playback will be continuous. • If you record using the custom picture and metadata - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 50
Recording Video Remote Operation Using Browser Remote After completing the necessary preparations (A 183), you can start and stop recording from a connected device using the Browser Remote application. 50 1 Press [LIVE VIEW ON/OFF] to show the camcorder's live view image on the Browser Remote screen - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 51
) No SD card or cannot record on the SD card. 400 min Remaining recording time for double slot recording (A 42): in green can record; in red - cannot record. • Displayed only when the movie format is set to MXF. 3 00/00 Zoom indicator 1: [Zoom Position] 74, 141 4 ±000 Focal length guide - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 52
mode 1: [Focus Mode], 81 • While focusing in manual focus mode, the estimated distance to the 1: [Object Camera Access Point, Ethernet) and connection [Network Functions] 178, status: in white - function ready to be used cannot be used. IP streaming: in white - streaming audio/video over IP - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 53
Video English Number Icon/Display Description Custom Display A 21 0000 Approximate number of photos that can be recorded on the SD card Exposure] 67 • Only displayed when the gain, iris and shutter are all set to manual adjustment. 35 / 1/0000, / 000.00Hz, / 000.00° Shutter speed 1: [ - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 54
Recording Video Power Save Mode Activate the power save mode to turn off the screen and reduce battery consumption. At the press times (except when the camcorder is in power save mode, then it is turned off). Use this default setting in most cases. [Automatic]: The fan runs at a high speed while - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 55
the Movie Format You can record video in MXF format, MP4 format or simultaneously in both formats. MXF clips are recorded on a CF card while MP4 clips are recorded on an SD card, so be sure to insert the appropriate recording media according the movie format you want to use. If you can combine the - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 56
MXF clips will appear on the screen. NOTES • For details about the video configuration of MP4 clips recorded when the movie format is set to MXF (A 123). • For details on the signal output from each terminal, refer to Video Output Configuration (A 159). [w Other Functions] [MXF] [Frame Rate] [59. - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 57
You can adjust three main camera functions -shutter speed, white balance and gain- using only the joystick (direct setting the white balance mode is set to preset white balance or color temperature. 2 Only during manual adjustment mode. 3 Only when the SHUTTER switch is set to ON. 2 Push the - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 58
The camcorder uses a standard shutter speed based on the frame rate. To turn off the shutter adjustment and use the available during slow & fast motion recording mode. 2 [~ Camera Setup] > [Infrared] > [Slow Shutter] set to [On]. 3 When [~ Camera Setup] > [Shutter] > [Shutter Increment] is set to - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 59
• The shutter speed will be set automatically. NOTES • You can also set [~ Camera Setup] > [Shutter] > [Mode] to [Automatic]. Additionally, if you set an to change the shutter speed mode between manual and automatic. Remote Operation Using Browser Remote After completing the necessary preparations - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 60
can press the button to change the shutter speed mode between manual and automatic (step 6). [~ Camera Setup] [Shutter] [Manual] [Speed] [~ Camera Setup] [Shutter] [Shutter Increment] [Normal] Remote Operation Using Browser Remote After completing the necessary preparations (A 183), you can adjust - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 61
sharpness due to diffraction, use a faster shutter speed or open up the aperture (A 65). • When the gain and aperture are set to manual and the shutter speed mode Reduction] submenu. [~ Camera Setup] > [Flicker Reduction] 2 Select [Automatic] and then press SET. [~ Camera Setup] [Flicker Reduction] - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 62
automatic gain control. NOTES • You can also set the respective [Mode] setting ([~ Camera Setup] > [Gain] > [L], [M] or [H] > [Mode]) to [Automatic]. of the currently selected gain position between manual and automatic. Remote Operation Using Browser Remote After completing the necessary preparations - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 63
the Direct Setting Mode (A 57). NOTES • You can also select the gain value from the respective [Manual] setting ([~ Camera Setup] > [Gain] > [L], [M] or [H] > [Manual]). Using the menu, you can also select [Fine Tuning] and then select a gain level between -6.0 dB and 24.0 dB in 0.5 dB increments - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 64
64 NOTES • When the gain and aperture are set to manual and the shutter speed mode is not set to [Automatic], to infrared mode (A 126), the gain mode will be set to automatic gain control. • You can use the [w Other Functions] > [Custom Function] > [Shockless Gain] setting (A 141) for a smooth - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 65
change the depth of field by adjusting the aperture. For example, use a small aperture value for a shallow depth of field that isolates the can have the camcorder adjust the aperture automatically or you can adjust it manually to 65 have more control over your recording. Operating modes: Available - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 66
when you switch back to manual aperture control. • If the ND filter is activated, the picture may become dark when you set a high aperture value. In such case, set [~ Camera Setup] > [ND Filter] to [Off] and readjust the aperture. • You can use the [w Other Functions] > [Custom Function] > [Iris - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 67
. [~ Camera Setup] > [ND Filter] [~ Camera Setup] 2 Select [Off] and then press SET. [ND Filter] Remote Operation Using Browser Remote 25 -1.5 -1.75 -2.0 The Exposure Bar When the gain and aperture are both set to manual mode and the shutter speed is set to a mode other than auto, the exposure - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 68
the camcorder. 1 Open the [Light Metering] submenu. [~ Camera Setup] > [Light Metering] [~ Camera Setup] 2 Select the desired option and then press SET. screen, giving more weight to the subject in the center. [Spotlight] ®: Use this option when recording a scene in which only a certain part of - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 69
balance to ¼ (daylight) or É (incandescent lamp). Preset white balance settings can be further fine-tuned within a range of -9 to 9. This method can only be used when the WHITE BAL. switch is set to PRESET. Set color temperature: Allows you to set the color temperature between 2,000 K and 15,000 - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 70
will be displayed next to the icon. Remote Operation Using Browser Remote After completing the necessary preparations (A 183), you /LED lights • You can also set the respective setting ([~ Camera Setup] > [White Balance] > [A], [B] or [~ Camera Setup] > [White Balance] > [PRESET] > [Mode]) - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 71
specify the desired color temperature between 2,000 K and 15,000 K in 100 K increments. 71 Using the Joystick 1 Open the PRESET's [Mode] submenu to select the white balance adjustment mode. [~ Camera Setup] > [White Balance] > [PRESET] > [Mode] 2 Select [Preset] and then press SET. 3 Back in the - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 72
ቤ Color temperature Custom White Balance You can store two custom white balance settings in the camcorder for recording under more difficult lighting conditions. Using the Joystick 1 Set the WHITE BAL. switch to A or B. 2 Press SET and push the joystick left/right until the white balance icon is - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 73
it stops flashing, the procedure is completed and the setting will be applied on the camcorder. 73 ቢ ብ ባ English NOTES • Using the custom white balance setting: - Set [~ Camera Setup] > [Zoom] > [Mode] to [Normal]. - Readjust the custom white balance if the light source changes. - Very rarely - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 74
zoom up to 20x and processes the image digitally after that, up to a magnification ratio of 120x. [Normal]: The camcorder uses only the optical zoom up to 20x. [~ Camera Setup] [Zoom] [Mode] [Normal] When you operate the zoom, a zoom indicator* will appear on the screen that shows the approximate - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 75
the [w Other Functions] > [Custom Function] > [Zoom Ring Direction] and [Zoom Ring Control] settings (A 141). Using the Zoom Rockers on the Camcorder Using the Grip Zoom Rocker Use the settings in the [~ Camera Setup] > [Zoom] submenu to set the zoom speed. When you select a constant zoom speed, set - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 76
1.7 sec.* to 1 min. * When the zoom speed is too fast (approx. 1.7 seconds end-to-end), the camcorder will have more trouble focusing automatically while zooming. NOTES • When [~ Camera Setup] > [Zoom] > [High-Speed Zoom] is set to [On] and the grip rocker's zoom speed is set to [Variable], when - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 77
the Handle Zoom Rocker Use the ZOOM SPEED switch and the settings in the [~ Camera Setup] > [Zoom] submenu to set the zoom speed. Move the zoom rocker sec.* * When the zoom speed is too fast (approx. 1.7 seconds end-to-end), the camcorder will have more trouble focusing automatically while zooming. - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 78
terminal are different. When using the supplied wireless controller, control does not support variable zoom: Constant zoom speed. If the remote control supports variable zoom: end), the camcorder will have more trouble focusing automatically while zooming. [~ Camera Setup] [Zoom] [Wireless Controller - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 79
start or end gradually when you operate the zoom using one of the rockers on the camcorder, a remote controller or the Browser Remote application. 1 Open the [Soft Zoom Control] submenu. [~ Camera Setup] > [Zoom] > [Soft Zoom Control] [~ Camera Setup] 2 Select [Start] (soft control only at the - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 80
screen will change depending on the conversion lens selected. • Select [Off] if you do not intend to use a conversion lens. [~ Camera Setup] [Conversion Lens] [Off] NOTES • Even if [~ Camera Setup] > [AF Mode] > [Speed] was set to [High] or [Medium], it will change automatically to [Normal] when - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 81
you can 81 one of three levels of AF speed. You can also use the focus ring (with no physical stops). Manual focus (MF): Adjust the focus manually using the focus ring, or remotely, using the Browser Remote application. Push AF: While using MF, Normal AF or Medium AF, you can have the camcorder - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 82
You can select how fast the camcorder focuses using autofocus. 1 Open the AF mode's [Speed] submenu. 82 [~ Camera Setup] > [AF Mode] > [Speed] the following subjects or in the following cases. In such case, focus manually. - Reflective surfaces - Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 83
in autofocus mode, it will return to autofocus mode after you adjust the focus manually. • You can change the direction of the adjustment and the sensitivity of the response of the focus ring using the [w Other Functions] > [Custom Function] > [Focus Ring Direction] and [Focus Ring Control] settings - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 84
, the focus on the subject may be lost. • If you focus manually and then leave the camcorder with the power turned on, the focus on focus. • Press the button again to turn off peaking. • Alternatively, you can use [£ OLED/VF Setup] > [Peaking] > [Setting] to turn peaking on and video configuration. - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 85
• When using the camcorder's screen to focus: - The camcorder features professional video scopes (A the gain settings of the edge monitor. Push AF While using manual focus (MF, A 83) or autofocus at a [ also to Push AF. • Push AF is not available when [~ Camera Setup] > [AF Mode] > [Face AF] is set to - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 86
to less than 24. - In manual focus mode while you hold the PUSH AF button pressed down. - During real-time proxy transfer mode or infrared mode. • When a subject's face is detected, the camcorder adds an event mark to the frame (MXF clips only). You can then use Canon XF Utility to search for - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 87
screen. • Press the POWERED IS button again to return the camcorder to the image stabilization method set in the menu. • Powered IS can be used even when [~ Camera Setup] > [OIS Functions] > [Select] is set to [Off]. NOTES • If you set an assignable button to [Img Stab.] (A 129), you can press the - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 88
Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns Using onscreen markers allows you to make sure your subject is correctly framed and is within the appropriate safe area. The zebra patterns help you identify - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 89
the [£ OLED/VF Setup] > [Zebra] > [Setting] setting to turn the zebra pattern on/off. [£ OLED/VF Setup] [Zebra] [Select] [Zebra 1] NOTES • You can use the [£ OLED/VF Setup] > [Zebra] > [HD Output] setting to display the zebra pattern on an external monitor connected to the MON. terminal ( , HD - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 90
can superimpose the time code on video output from the MON. terminal*, HDMI OUT terminal or AV OUT terminal. When using a frame rate other than 23.98P runs only while recording so MXF clips recorded consecutively on the same CF card will have continuous time codes. [Free Run]: The time code starts - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 91
) or non-drop frame (NDF) time code, depending on how you plan to use your recordings. However, when the frame rate is set to 23.98P, the time both only) will not be put on hold. The time code superimposed on the video signal output from MON. terminal ( only), HDMI OUT terminal and AV OUT terminal - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 92
you cannot select the [Free Run] running mode. Conversely, when you are using pre-recording mode and when the movie format is set to MXF+MP4, [ When you are using the [Free Run] running mode, the time code will continue running as long as the built-in rechargeable lithium battery is charged, even - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 93
with MXF clips, the user bit information can be output along with the video signal output from the 3G/HD-SDI terminal*, MON. terminal*, TIME CODE [Setting] to set your own identification code, [Time] to use the time as user bit, or [Date] to use the date as the user bit. • If you selected [Time - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 94
signal to that of an external video device. Similarly, using an external time code signal, you can synchronize this camcorder's time code to the 94 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 - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 95
Synchronizing with an External Device English NOTES • When [¢ Video Setup] > [3G/HD-SDI] is set to [Direct], the camcorder will synchronize with a Genlock signal that has the same frequency as that used for recording. However, when in addition to that, the frame rate is set to 23.98P, you can - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 96
from the 3G/HD-SDI terminal and the MON. terminal. Additionally, you can set [¢ Video setup] > [HDMI Time Code] to [On], to output the embedded time code also The camcorder will output a time code that has the same frequency as that used for recording. When the frame rate is set to 23.98P, you can - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 97
UB Setup] > [User Bit] > [Output Mode] is set to [Pulldown], the signal is converted to 59.94i / 59.94P 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 the original 1080/23.98P specifications. 97 English - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 98
kHz for all audio 98 recording modes. You can record audio using commercially available microphones (INPUT 1/INPUT 2 terminal, MIC terminal), line channels that are being recorded in the camcorder can also be output with the video signal from the 3G/HD-SDI terminal* or MON. terminal*. You can - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 99
recording Menu settings AUDIO IN selection switches Recorded audio channels/audio sources MIC terminal [4-Channel Input]1 [CH2 Input]2 CH1 CH2 used CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 99 Built-in Built-in No INPUT 2 microphone microphone [INPUT 2] terminal (L) (R) Yes INPUT 1 (XLR) MIC terminal - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 100
or 4) will be recorded with MXF clips. Since MP4 clips can only record 2 audio channels, when the movie format is set to MXF+MP4 using 4-channel audio recording, you can select which 2 audio channels will be recorded with the MP4 clip. Operating modes: 1 Open the [4-Channel Input] submenu. [¡ Audio - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 101
ቢ ባ Microphone lock screw ብ INPUT 1/INPUT terminals 2 ቦ MIC terminal Using the Built-in Microphone or MIC Terminal Set the AUDIO IN selection switch of the desired channel to INT.MIC/MIC. • If you connect a microphone - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 102
For reducing the background sound of wind when recording outdoors in windy surroundings (for example, on a beach or close to buildings). Note that when you use this setting some low-frequency sounds may be suppressed along with the sound of wind. * Only for [Int. Mic Low Cut]. ** Only for [MIC Low - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 103
English Recording Audio Using the INPUT 1/INPUT 2 Terminals Using the INPUT 1/INPUT 2 terminals, you can record CH1/CH2 audio level switches 103 IMPORTANT • When connecting a microphone or device that does not support phantom power, make sure to set the INPUT 1/ INPUT 2 switch to MIC or LINE, - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 104
Recording Audio 104 Selecting the Microphone's Sensitivity When the AUDIO IN selection switch is set to INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 and the corresponding INPUT 1/INPUT 2 switch is set to MIC or MIC+48V, you can select the microphone sensitivity of the external microphone. 1 Open the desired INPUT terminal - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 105
and CH2, you can set the audio recording level to automatic or manual adjustment separately for each channel. However, when the AUDIO IN selection switches the audio level for both channels is set to automatic, you can use the [¡ Audio Setup] > [Audio Input] > [INPUT 1&2 ALC Link] setting to link - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 106
the INPUT 1/INPUT 2 terminals, if either CH1 or CH2 is set to manual audio level adjustment, you can also activate the audio peak limiter to prevent you can choose to synchronize the audio signal with the video signal or monitor the audio in real time. Use the [¡ Audio Setup] > [Audio Output] > [ - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 107
be recorded when you press the START/STOP button. • Turning the camcorder off or changing the operating mode to mode will deactivate the color bars. [~ Camera Setup] [Color Bars] [Enable] NOTES • When you want to display the color bars, set the custom picture file to [Off] [Off] (A 132) or set - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 108
in the following sequence. Waveform monitor Vectorscope Edge monitor Off • Alternatively, you can display the video scopes using [w Other Functions] > [WFM (OLED)] > [Setting]. Select [WFM] for the waveform monitor, [VS] for the vectorscope or [Edge Mon.] for the edge monitor. Configuring - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 109
in red on top of the [Normal] mode waveform. Displays the vectorscope. 109 Configuring the Edge Monitor Using this video scope allows you to focus with more precision. You can use the edge monitor along with the other focus assistance functions (A 84). The edge monitor features 2 modes. Operating - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 110
the button to when the camcorder adds the shot mark. • When you are using interval recording or frame recording mode, you cannot add shot marks to a clip. $ mark or only clips with a % mark (A 146). Furthermore, you can use the $ mark to protect important clips, as MXF clips with an $ mark cannot - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 111
, refer to the instruction manual that is installed with Canon XF Utility (A 170). 1 Use Canon XF Utility to save a user memo to an SD card. • For details, refer to Managing User Memo Profiles in the Canon XF Utility Instruction Manual. 2 Insert the SD card into the SD card slot of the camcorder - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 112
SD card is removed, the user memo will not be added to MXF clips. • You must set the user memo before you start recording for it to be added to MXF clips. You cannot change the user memo already added to an MXF clip using the camcorder but you can do so with Canon - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 113
through the application. However, you cannot return the priority back to the SD card. To use a user memo file saved on the SD card you will need to set [w Other Functions] > [MXF] > [Set Metadata] > [Setting] to [SD Card] on the camcorder itself. • Metadata sent to the camcorder from Browser Remote - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 114
recorded as part of the clip's metadata and can be used to organize and search recordings using Canon XF Utility (A 168). In mode, you can check on your person. For details about connecting and using the receiver, refer to the GP-E2 Instruction Manual. * Supplied with the optional GP-E2 GPS - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 115
GPS information and satellite signal strength. • GPS signal reception may take some time after replacing the battery pack or when first turning on the camcorder after a long period without use. • The GPS information recorded with clips corresponds to the location at the start of the recording - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 116
just the last 4 seconds of the clip. [w Other Functions] [Review Recording] [Entire Clip] NOTES • Clips cannot be reviewed when using a special recording mode (A 118) or when the movie format is set to MXF+MP4 (A 55). • If the camcorder switched CF cards during the recording of an MXF clip, the - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 117
recommend using the [Continuous] setting. Operating modes: 117 1 Open the [File Numbering] submenu. [w Other Functions] > [File Numbering] 2 Select the desired option and the press SET. Options [Reset]: File numbers will restart from 100-0001 every time you insert a new SD card. If an SD card - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 118
table for the available intervals. 3 Select [Recorded Frames], select the desired number of frames and then press SET. • Available options depend on the frame rate used: 1, 3, 6 or 9 (23.98P, 29.97P, 59.94i), or 2, 6 or 12 (59.94P). Available intervals 1 sec 2 sec 3 sec 10 sec 15 sec 20 sec 4 min - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 119
at the top of the screen (with [INT] flashing). NOTES • You can use only one special recording mode at a time. • The interval and the number off. It will be deactivated also if you change the movie format or video configuration. • During this special recording mode, the time code's running mode - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 120
It will be deactivated also if you change the movie format or video configuration. • During this special recording mode, the time code's running and then press SET. • Available shooting frame rates depend on the resolution used. [w Other Functions] [Slow & Fast Motion] [S&F Frame Rate] Available - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 121
top of the screen. NOTES • Slow & fast motion recording cannot be used together with other special recording modes or double slot recording. • The shooting frame off. It will be deactivated also if you change the movie format or video configuration. • When the bit rate is set to 50 Mbps (A 55), - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 122
recording. • The camcorder records the clip, including approximately 3 seconds of video and audio recorded before the START/STOP button was pressed. • The tally to [Free Run], regardless of the previous setting. Alternatively, you can use an external time code signal. When the time code is recorded, - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 123
. You can set the [Bit Rate/Resolution] setting of MP4 clips to [3 Mbps 640x360] or link it to the video configuration of the MXF clips. 123 Operating modes: Video configurations of MXF clips and MP4 clips MXF Clips [Bit Rate/Resolution]1 Bit rate Resolution 50 Mbps 1920x1080 1280x720 35 - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 124
] and then press SET. • Refer to the previous table to check the resulting video configuration for MP4 clips. 4 Open the MP4 [Rec Control] submenu. [w Other recording simultaneously an MXF clip on the CF card and an MP4 clip on the SD card. Use this setting for MXF+MP4 simultaneous recording. - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 125
to [MP4] and the MP4 clip is recorded on the SD card. • You can also set an assignable button to [MP4 Start/Stop] and press the assignable stop only on the memory card that is full and continue on other recording media. • Simultaneous recording cannot be used together with other special recording - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 126
the infrared light is on, the < icon will appear on the left of the screen. [~ Camera Setup] [Infrared] [Light] [Toggle] Options [Toggle]: Allows you to turn the infrared light on and off using an assignable button. Set an assignable button (A 129) to [Infrared Light] in advance and press the - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 127
used. - AGC limit, light metering, AE shift, white balance and custom picture settings cannot be used. - The camcorder will switch from manual The camcorder's sensitivity to such sources is much higher than when shooting video normally. If there are such sources in the picture before you switch the - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 128
Guide Using the Focal Length Guide The focal length guide aids you when using two camcorders for 3D recording. The guide appears as a numerical value and has a range of 202 steps. You can set the guide tele-converter or digital zoom is deactivated and [~ Camera Setup] > [Zoom] > [Mode] is set - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 129
4 Customization 129 Assignable Buttons The camcorder conveniently features 13* buttons to which you can assign various functions. By assigning often- used functions, you can quickly access them with a single press of a button. * In mode, only assignable buttons 1 to 4 and 11 to 13 are - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 130
only the functions assigned to the assignable buttons, without affecting other camera settings, with the [w Other Functions] >[Reset] > [Assignable to one of the assignable buttons 1 to 4, it cannot be used from the Browser Remote application. Assignable Functions Functions can be set separately - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 131
Manual]. Ü [Shutter Mode] Toggles the shutter speed mode between [Automatic] and [Manual the infrared light on/off when [~ Camera Setup] > [Infrared] > Ü video output from the camcorder's terminals (both HD and SD video register. * This function can be used only by assigning it to an assignable - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 132
While the remote controller is connected to the camcorder, custom picture files on the SD card ([SD1] to [SD20]) cannot be used. If you connect the remote controller while a custom picture file on the SD card was selected, the custom picture file will change automatically to [Off] (recording without - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 133
English - Adjusting custom picture related settings using the remote controller will change the settings registered under the currently selected custom picture file. If you want to keep an important custom picture file, copy it in advance to the SD card or select in advance a custom picture - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 134
on the operation you wish to perform. Similarly, when the selected custom picture file is on an SD card, use [Copy To Cam.] or [Load From Cam]. Copying a File from the Camcorder to an SD Card 1 After selecting a file in the camcorder, open the [Copy To ] submenu. [+ / Transfer File] > [Copy To - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 135
[OK] and then press SET. • The file on the SD card will be overwritten by the one on the camcorder. When the confirmation the custom picture file embedded in the MXF clip to the camcorder (A 155) and use the same custom picture settings to record additional clips. You may find that embedding custom - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 136
Custom Picture Settings 136 Gamma Normal 2/3/4 Normal 1 Cine 1 Cine 2 Output Output Normal 4 Normal 3 Normal 1/2 Normal 1 Wide DR Input Input [Black] Controls the black level and color cast of blacks. [Master Pedestal]: The master pedestal increases or decreases the black level. Higher - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 137
and slope to prevent images being overexposed so quickly. Select [Off] to manually adjust the knee point. (Default: [On]) [Slope]: Determines the slope can be adjusted from -30 to 50. (Default: ±0) [D-Ofst]: You can use [D-Ofst], [D-Curve] and [D-Depth] to adjust the coring level based on - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 138
Custom Picture Settings 138 [Knee Aperture]: Allows you to set the sharpness of only the areas above the knee point by adjusting the gain and slope. When [Gamma] is set to [Cine 1], [Cine 2] or [Wide DR], this setting has no effect on the picture. [Gain]: Sets the amount of sharpness. This setting - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 139
Custom Picture Settings English [Color Matrix] Color matrix affects the color tones throughout the whole image. [Select]: Available options are [Normal 1] to [Normal 4], [Cine 1] and [Cine 2] and [Wide DR]. Generally, this should be the same setting as [Gamma]. After selecting an option, you - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 140
(Default: ±0) [Over 100%]: This function determines how the camcorder handles video signals exceeding 100%. Available options are [Through] to do nothing, [ to the camcorder, the following custom picture settings can be changed using the buttons and dials on the remote controller. They cannot be - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 141
other menu settings to an SD card and use them again later (A 143 displayed when the camcorder shows the distance to the subject in manual focus mode. [Zoom Indicator] Selects the display of the and a numeric display (0 to 99; 0 to 81 when [~ Camera Setup] > [Conversion Lens] is set to [WA-H58]; 0 - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 142
the zoom display, will have the option to be displayed all the time ([Always On]) or only while operated ([Normal]); others, like the remaining battery or remaining recording time, will have the option to be displayed all the time ([Normal]) or only when they are at a warning level ([Only warnings - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 143
menus, you can save those settings on an SD card. You can load those settings at a later date or on another XF205 or XF200 camcorder so that you can use that camcorder in that same exact way. Operating modes: 143 English Saving Camera Settings to an SD Card 1 Open the [Save To ] submenu. [w Other - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 144
Saving and Loading Camera Settings 144 - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 145
explains how to play back clips with the camcorder. For details on playing back clips using an external monitor, refer to Connecting to an External Monitor (A 162). For details on viewing photos on the SD card, refer to Viewing Photos (A 201). Operating modes: 145 MXF and MP4 Clip Index Screens - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 146
day only) and time1 1 MXF clips only. 2 For clips recorded using slow & fast motion recording, the shooting frame rate and playback frame rate * ([Photos] index screen). * Photos and MP4 clips are saved on the SD card. Operating modes: 1 Press the INDEX button. • The index screen selection menu - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 147
index screen. Use the playback control buttons on the camcorder or use the joystick and joystick guide. You can also use the supplied card slot cover or the SD card slot cover of the recording media being accessed and do not remove the recording media. NOTES • You may notice brief stops in video - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 148
Remaining battery charge (A 51) 2 Joystick guide when [£ OLED/VF Setup] > [Display Metadata] > [Camera Data] is set to [On]. 2 Appears when [£ MXF clips only. 4 For clips recorded using slow & fast motion recording, the shooting clip begins on one CF card and continues uninterrupted on the other - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 149
frame advance, the time advanced between frames depends on the video configuration used: 0.2 seconds (for 1280x720/59.94P MXF clips) or 0.5 seconds for other video configurations. • You can press the DISP. button to turn the joystick guide display on and off. Adjusting the Volume During playback - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 150
which contains different functions depending on the index screen. You can use the functions in the [w Other Functions] menu to perform some of or deletes an $ mark. Adds or deletes a % mark. Copies a clip from one CF card to the other. [Delete Clip] [FTP Transfer] [Shot Mark] [Shot Mark 1] [Shot - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 151
power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not open the CF card slot cover or the SD card slot cover of the recording media being accessed and do not remove the recording Clip duration * For clips recorded using slow & fast motion mode, the shooting frame rate and playback frame rate will both - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 152
that shows only the clips with an $ mark or only the clips with a % mark. Furthermore, you cannot delete clips with an $ mark so you can use this mark to protect important clips. Operating modes: Adding an $ Mark or % Mark during Playback To add an OK mark ($) or check mark (%) to a clip - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 153
press SET. • The clip information screen appears and it prompts you to confirm the operation. You can also check the available space on both CF cards. 3 Select [OK] and then press SET. • Select [Cancel] instead to cancel the operation. • While the clip is being copied, you can press SET to cancel - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 154
use the joystick to move between the clips. Press SET to select a clip to copy and repeat as necessary (up to 100 clips). After selecting all the desired clips, press the MENU button. 3 Select [OK] and then press SET. • All the applicable clips on the selected CF card [Select], use the joystick to - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 155
Clip Operations English Deleting the User Memo and GPS Information Operating modes: 1 Select the desired clip and then press SET to open the clip menu. 2 Select [Delete User Memo] and then press SET. • The [Delete User Memo] screen appears and it prompts you to confirm the operation. 3 Select [ - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 156
screen of a single MXF clip broken down as frames at fixed intervals. This is useful when you have a long clip or wish to play back a clip from a to return to the MXF clip index screen. Thumbnail icon: Indicates the frame used as the clip thumbnail in the MXF clip index screen. Time code of the - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 157
shot mark appears next to the selected clip's thumbnail. • Select [Cancel] instead to cancel the operation. NOTES • You can also add " marks (only) using the SHOT1 button on the supplied wireless controller. • Up to 100 shot marks (" and # marks combined) can be added to a single MXF clip. • There - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 158
Clip Operations 158 Changing a Clip's Thumbnail You can change the thumbnail that appears in the MXF clip index screen to one of the other frames that appear in the [Shot Mark] index screen or [Expand Clip] index screen. Operating modes: 1 Open the [Shot Mark] index screen or [Expand Clip] index - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 159
video output configuration from each terminal, depending on the recording video configuration used. Operating modes: 3G/HD-SDI terminal and MON. terminal Recording video output to an external monitor (A 165). 2 [¢ Video Setup] > [3G/HD-SDI]. 3 [¢ Video Setup] > [MON.]. 4 The zebra pattern can be - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 160
/59.94P7 1080/59.94i or 480/59.94P 720/59.94P or 480/59.94P AV OUT terminal output1 (SD output) 480/59.94i 1 Onscreen displays can be superimposed and output to an external monitor (A 165). 2 [¢ Video Setup] > [MON.]. 3 The zebra pattern can be output to an external monitor (A 89). 4 The - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 161
29.97P / 640x360 23.98P HDMI OUT terminal output1 [MON.] setting2 [HD] [SD] [Off]3 1080/59.94i 1080/59.94i or 480/59.94i 720/59.94P 2 [¢ Video Setup] > [MON.]. 3 The video signal will change automatically depending on the capability of the external monitor. 4 Only when [¢ Video Setup] - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 162
the terminal on the camcorder that matches the one you wish to use on the monitor. Then, select the video signal output 162 configuration (A 159). The camcorder can output video from all of the video output terminals simultaneously. Operating modes: Connection Diagram We recommend that you power the - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 163
(A 165). 163 Using the MON. Terminal The digital signal output from the MON. terminal also includes the video signal, audio signal (2 or 4 channels) and time code signal. If necessary, perform the following procedure to activate the terminal and change the output to HD or SD. Turning the output - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 164
photos will be displayed on the external monitor. • You can select the SD output method (A 165). Using the AV OUT Terminal When you output video from the AV OUT terminal, the video signal is converted to an analog SD composite video signal. In addition, the AV OUT terminal also outputs audio. You - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 165
set to [On], T appears on the upper right of the screen. NOTES • Onscreen displays will not appear on an external monitor for SD output if [¢ Video Setup] > [HD/SD Output] > [Resize SD Output] is set to [Side Crop]. • If you set an assignable button to [Onscreen Display] (A 129), you can press the - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 166
Audio Output Audio Output 166 The camcorder can output audio from the 3G/HD-SDI terminal*, MON. terminal*, HDMI OUT terminal, AV OUT terminal or × (headphone) terminal. When audio is output from the AV OUT terminal or × (headphone) terminal, you can configure settings such as the output channel - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 167
CH1+CH3 mixed * Only available during the recording/playback of MXF clips with 4 audio channels. R CH3+CH4 mixed CH2+CH4 mixed Synchronizing the Video with the Audio being Monitored When audio is output from the AV OUT terminal or × (headphone) terminal, you can choose to synchronize the audio - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 168
CF card (connected via USB reader to a computer) to the NLE software. The following plugins are available. - Canon XF Plugin 64 for Avid Media Access (Windows or Mac OS) - Canon XF Plugin for Final Cut Pro/Final Cut Pro X (Mac OS) For details about using the software, refer to the instruction manual - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 169
Software/Plugin/Manual Canon XF Utility Canon XF Plugin for Final Cut Pro Canon XF Plugin for Final Cut Pro X Canon XF Plugin 64 for Avid Media Access Canon XF MPEG2 Decoder Canon XF Plugin Instructions File/Folder /Applications/Canon Utilities/Canon XF Utility /Library/Application Support/ProApps - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 170
and save them as a single video file. For more details, refer to 'Data Import Utility Software Guide', a PDF file in the [\Manual\English] folder of the supplied software CD-ROM. IMPORTANT • Before saving MP4 clips to your computer with Data Import Utility using an SD card reader or your computer - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 171
the Camcorder to a Computer Connect the camcorder to a computer using the optional IFC-400PCU USB cable. Use the appropriate software as described in the previous sections to save your recordings. Operating modes: 171 1 Power the camcorder using the AC adapter. 2 On the camcorder, hold down the - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 172
Saving Clips to a Computer 172 - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 173
to the network using Ü Ü the FTP protocol. Ü 190 IP Streaming Stream the camcorder's live video and audio over IP to a compatible IP video decoder Ü Ü connected to the same network. Ü 194 Access the MP4 clips or photos recorded on the Playback via Browser SD card in the camcorder - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 174
174 NOTES • About the Wi-Fi antenna: When using the camcorder's Wi-Fi functions, do not cover the Wi-Fi antenna with your hand or other object. Covering it may interfere with wireless signals. • Do not open either of the CF card slot covers or the SD card slot cover while using network functions. - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 175
how to activate the Wi-Fi protected setup, refer to the instruction manual of your wireless router. WPS (PIN code): Even if your wireless router does not have a dedicated WPS button, it may support WPS using a PIN code instead. For setup using a PIN code, you will need to know in advance how to - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 176
setup screen. • For details about how to access your wireless router's settings and activate the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) using a PIN code, refer to the instruction manual of your wireless router. 4 Within 2 minutes, press SET on the camcorder. • While [Connecting] appears on the screen, you can - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 177
[WEP]. 2 To enter the [Encryption Key] (password), select [Input] and then press SET. • Enter the password of the selected Wi-Fi network using the keyboard screen (A 177). 3 Continue with the procedure to configure the IP address assignment (A 179). NOTES Valid encryption keys vary depending on the - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 178
Network 178 Manual Setup If you prefer, you can enter manually the details of the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to. Follow the instructions on screens (A 219) and use them to connect immediately to the camera. If you prefer to add a network configuration using different settings, follow the - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 179
] addresses in the same way. • For Camera Access Point connections, the rest of the procedure is not necessary. Continue with the procedure to review and save the configuration (A 179). 4 Select the method for setting up the DNS server: Select [Do not use DNS] or [Manual]. • If you selected [Do not - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 180
to a Wired (Ethernet) Network Connect the camcorder to a router or other device connected to a wired (Ethernet) network using a commercially available LAN cable. Use Category 5e, shielded twisted pair (STP) LAN cables compatible with 180 Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T) with good shielding capability - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 181
Other Functions] > [Network Settings] > [Connection Settings] > [Select] 2 Select the desired configuration number and then press SET. • To use the default Camera Access Point connection, select network configuration [No.1]. • The camcorder will connect to the selected network only when you activate - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 182
or [Camera Access Point]. • Continue the procedure as described in Manual Setup (A 178, from step 3) or Camera Access use. 4 Select [Rename] and then press SET. 5 To enter the new [Network Configuration Name], select [Input] and then press SET. • Enter the desired network configuration name using - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 183
, operating systems, Web browsers, etc., please visit your local Canon Web site. **MXF clips only. Operating modes: 183 English Setting the port number. 4 To enter the [Camera ID], select [Input] and then press SET. • Enter the desired camcorder ID using the keyboard screen (A 177). 5 Select [OK - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 184
for the [Full Control User] or [Camera Control User], select [Input] and then press SET. • Enter the desired user name using the keyboard screen (A 177). 4 Enter on the status screens (A 220). * A Web browser that supports JavaScript and is enabled to accept cookies is required. Preparations on - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 185
appear. The screen displayed will differ depending on the user information used to log in. • While Browser Remote is correctly connected to login screen. The screen may differ depending on the Web browser and version used. • The camcorder's ID will appear on the Browser Remote screen while live - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 186
[Advanced Control] Screen * [Full Control User]/[Camera Control User] only. When using a computer, tablet and other devices with larger 14 Approximate remaining battery charge* remaining recording time 16 Full auto mode/Infrared mode indicator* (A 49, 126) 17 SLOT SELECT (CF card slot selection) - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 187
metadata profile includes the user memo information (clip title, creator, location and description), as well as GPS information. For details, refer to Using Metadata (A 111). 1 Open the [Metadata Input] screen. • From the [Advanced Control] screen press the [Metadata Input] tab. • This step is not - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 188
only) 10 Approximate remaining battery charge* 11 [Clear] using Browser Remote. NOTES • Using Browser Remote ([ Activate] button) you can give priority to metadata sent through the application. However, you cannot return the priority back to the SD card. To use a user memo file saved on the SD card - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 189
on the iOS/Android device or on the camcorder). * 1.5 Mbps, 640x360 MP4 video file. ** The CameraAccess plus app needs to be installed on the iOS or • This step is necessary only the first time you use this function. 2 Select a Camera Access Point connection (A 181). 3 To start the Real - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 190
], select [Input] and then press SET. • Enter the FTP server's IP address or host name using the keyboard screen (A 177). • Though the FTP server's host name is not required when using Camera Access Point connections, enter any characters to be able to continue the procedure. [w Other Functions - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 191
FTP File Transfer English FTP Transfer Settings These settings determine the handling of files and folders on the FTP server. 1 Open the [Create Folder by Date] submenu. [w Other Functions] > [Network Settings] > [FTP Transfer Settings] > [Create Folder by Date] 2 Select the desired option and - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 192
SD card. You can check the FTP-related settings on the status screens (A 221). Operating modes: Transferring a Single Clip or Photo 1 Connect the camcorder to the desired network (A 181). • With Camera be transferred to the FTP server. When using a LAN connection, the LAN access indicator will - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 193
(A 181). [w Other Functions] • With Camera Access Point connections, you need to actively and then press SET. • If you selected [Select], use the joystick to move between the clips/photos. Press SET destination. - Do not open the CF card slot cover or SD card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 194
stream the camcorder's live video and audio* over IP to a compatible IP video decoder** connected to the network. You can use IP streaming for live about compatible decoders, please visit your local Canon Web site. Configuration of video streamed over IP Video Bit rate (VBR) Resolution 9 Mbps - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 195
then press SET to confirm. [FEC Settings] • Interval: Press SET to use the default interval value. To change the interval, push the joystick left/right to ready to receive video over IP. • For details refer to the instruction manual of the decoder device or software you will use. [w Other - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 196
• While IP streaming is activated, the camcorder will continue to broadcast video and audio data over the IP network, regardless of the status of decoder can indeed receive the signals. • Depending on the network used and the connection conditions, you may experience lost or delayed IP packets - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 197
device, OS, browser and video quality, you may not be able to play back or save recordings. For details, visit your local Canon Web site. Operating modes: button and the joystick's SET button can be used on the camcorder. • With Camera Access Point connections, you need to actively connect the - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 198
Playback via Browser 198 - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 199
are saved onto the SD card. In mode, photo size is 1920x1080*. In mode, the photo size depends on the current video configuration. If the capture a photo, set an assignable button to [Photo] in advance or use the supplied wireless controller. Operating modes: 1 Set an assignable button to [Photo - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 200
may result in permanent data loss. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not remove the SD card. NOTES • If the LOCK switch on the SD card is set to prevent writing, you will not be able to record a photo. Change the position of the LOCK switch in advance - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 201
• The photo playback screen appears and the selected photo is displayed. • Use the Ú/Ù buttons or push the joystick left/right to switch to the [Photos] index screen. IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the SD card access indicator is on or flashing. Failure to do so may result - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 202
If you selected [Select], use the joystick to move between the photos. Press SET to select a photo to delete and repeat as necessary. After selecting all the desired photos, press the MENU button. 3 Select [OK] and then press SET. • All the applicable photos on the SD card will be deleted. • Select - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 203
to Using the Menus Video Setup] menu [£ OLED/VF Setup] menu [¤ TC/UB Setup] menu [w Other Functions] menu [¥ My Menu] customized menu A 203 A 205 A 205 A 206 A 208 A 208 A 212 [~ Camera Setup] menu ( Menu item [Light Metering] [AE Shift] mode only) Submenus [Gain] [L] [Mode] [AGC Limit] [Manual - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 204
explanations on the reference page. 133, 135 For custom picture files in the camcorder: [Copy To ], [Load From ] 134 For custom picture files on the SD card: [Copy To Cam.], [Load From Cam.] - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 205
Setting options [On], [Off] [Automatic], [Manual] 0 to 99 (50) [CH1/CH2], 167 166 167 149 [¢ Video Setup] menu Menu item Submenus Setting SD], [Off] 163 [HDMI] [Normal], [+1920x1080 59.94P] 164 [HD/SD Output] [HD Onscreen Displays] [On], [Off] 165 [SD Onscreen Displays] [On], [Off] [Resize SD - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 206
] [Luminence] [Color Balance] [R-B Simult. Adjust.] [R Fine Tuning] [B Fine Tuning] [Brightness] [Contrast] [Color] [Sharpness] [Backlight] [Date/Time] [Camera Data] [Setting] [Select] [Peaking 1] [Color] [Gain] [Frequency] [Peaking 2] [Color] [Gain] [Frequency] [Setting] [Select] [Zebra 1 Level - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 207
[Tele-converter] [On], [Off] [Peaking] [On], [Off] [Magnification] [On], [Off] [OIS Functions] [On], [Off] [Custom Display 2] [Remaining Battery] [Only Warnings], [Normal], [Off] [Remaining Rec Time] [Only Warnings], [Normal], [Off] [Recording Mode] [On], [Off] [Genlock] [On], [Off - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 208
signal is output as the synchronization reference output. Use this setting to synchronize the camcorder with a Canon HD Camcorder XF105 or XF305. [Off]: Standard a Canon HD Camcorder XF205 or with one of the camcorders/digital cinema cameras in the CINEMA EOS SYSTEM lineup. * Only when [¢ Video Setup - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 209
[Off] 42 [On], [Off] Two characters, each: [A] to [Z], [0] to [9] ([AA]) - [Set], [Reset] [On], [Off] [Remote], [SD Card] 111 [Off], list of user memo files available on the SD card Letters A to Z, numbers 0 to 9, plus sign (+), minus sign (-), colon (:), space - When the movie format is - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 210
[Interval Recording] Submenus [Interval] [Recorded Frames] [Frame Recording] [Recorded Frames] [Slow & Fast Motion] [S&F Frame Rate] [Clips] or [Photos] [Review Recording] [Delete Last Clip] [File Numbering]1 [Delete All $ Marks] [Delete]1 [Select] [All] [Copy]1 [Select] [$ Mark] [All] [FTP - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 211
] 182 [Settings for Browser] [Camera Settings] - 183 [User Settings] [One User (Full Control)], [Two Users (Camera/Meta)] [FTP Transfer Settings] [ 114 [Initialize Media] [CF A] [Cancel], [OK] [CF B] 41 [SD Card] [Complete], [Quick] [Certification Logos] - - [Firmware] - - 1 - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 212
the hour meter. [Camera Settings] ( mode only): Resets the white balance, iris, gain, shutter speed, [~ Camera Setup] settings and to set whether the CF card access indicators or the SD card access indicator illuminate while the camcorder is accessing a CF card or SD card. [LAN (Ethernet) LED]: - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 213
use case, the [Camera 1/2] status screen video terminals and which special recording mode is in effect. Ü [Metadata 1/2], [Metadata 2/2] Displays the user memo and other metadata that will be recorded Ü with clips. [Battery/Hour Meter] Allows you to check the remaining battery time, battery - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 214
Displaying the Status Screens [Camera 1/2], [Camera 2/2] Status Screens ( 214 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 mode only) 1 Gain values for each GAIN switch position (A 62) 2 Gain limits for each GAIN switch position (A 63) 3 White balance settings for - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 215
card B 3 SD card 4 Speed class of the SD card 5 Total space on CF card A 6 Used space on CF card A 7 Available recording time on CF card A 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 8 Approximate used space on CF card A 9 Total space on the SD card 10 Used space on the SD card 11 Available recording time on the SD card - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 216
Displaying the Status Screens [Video] Status Screen 1 216 2 3 4 5 1 HDMI OUT terminal status 2 3G/HD- clip settings for MXF+MP4 simultaneous recording (A 123) 6 Superimposing onscreen displays (A 165) 7 SD output setting (A 165) [Metadata 1/2], [Metadata 2/2] Status Screens ( mode only) 1 2 - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 217
/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 (A 212) 5 Operation time since using [Reset Hour Meter] (A 212) 217 [/ Data 1/3] Status Screen ( mode only) 1 2 3 9 4 5 6 7 8 1 Custom - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 218
Displaying the Status Screens [/ Data 2/3] Status Screen ( mode only) 218 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Sharpness settings (level, horizontal detail frequency, horizontal/vertical detail balance, and limit) (A 137) 2 Sharpness settings (knee aperture gain and slope, ingredient ratio) (A 137) 3 Level - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 219
Network Settings 2/12], [Network Settings 3/12] Status Screens 1 2 3 Use this network name and password to actively connect the 4 Wi-Fi enabled Wi-Fi channel connection * The password is only shown for the default Camera Access Point connection. When a password was set by the user, the status - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 220
Displaying the Status Screens [Network Settings 4/12], [Network Settings 5/12] Status Screens 220 1 2 3 4 5 6 TCP/IP settings of the current network connection (A 179) 1 IP address assignment method 2 IP address 3 Subnet mask 4 Default gateway 5 Primary DNS server (assignment method/IP - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 221
Displaying the Status Screens [Network Settings 8/12] through [Network Settings 10/12] Status Screens 1 221 2 3 4 5 English 6 7 8 FTP settings (A 190): 1 FTP server (host) name 2 User name 3 Password protection* 4 Port number * The password itself will not be displayed. 5 Destination - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 222
Displaying the Status Screens [Network Settings 11/12], [Network Settings 12/12] Status Screens 222 1 2 3 4 5 6 IP streaming settings (A 194): 1 Bit rate and resolution 2 Audio channels 3 Streaming protocol 4 IP settings of the decoder 5 IP settings of the camcorder 6 FEC error correction - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 223
Troubleshooting English Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. 223 Power source The camcorder will not turn on or it turns off by itself. - The battery pack is exhausted. Replace or - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 224
not solve the problem, consult a Canon Service Center. The tally lamp flashes slowly. (1 flash per second) - The combined available space on both CF cards is low. Replace the CF card that is not being recorded onto. - Available space on the SD card is low. Replace the SD card. appears in red - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 225
154) to free some space or replace the CF card. Cannot record on the SD card. - A compatible SD card must be used (A 38). - Initialize the SD card (A 41) when you use it with the camcorder for the first time. - The LOCK switch on the SD card is set to prevent accidental erasure. Change the position - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 226
with External Devices Video noise appears on a nearby TV screen. - When using the camcorder in manually (A 178) or turn off the stealth function of the access point. - Password information is not saved with the camera settings. When you load onto the camcorder camera settings from an SD card - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 227
operating system or Web browser used may not be supported. For the latest information about supported systems, visit your local Canon Web site. - Enable JavaScript 5 GHz band or to a different channel may solve the problem. - Wi-Fi networks using the IEEE 802.11b/g/n protocol operate in the 2.4 GHz - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 228
that does not bear the Intelligent System mark. - If you are using a battery pack that bears the Intelligent System mark, there may be a problem with the camcorder or battery pack. Consult a Canon Service Center. Cannot play back - The file control information is corrupted or there was a decoder - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 229
Troubleshooting English Check the SD card - You inserted a MultiMedia Card (MMC) or an SD card with a capacity of 64 MB or smaller into the camcorder. Use a recommended SD card (A 38). - Due to an SD card error, recording/playback Is not possible. Remove and then reinsert the SD card or use a - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 230
card being used and reinsert it. Alternatively, replace the CF card. If this does not solve the problem, consult a Canon Service Center. • Corrupted file control information cannot be recovered. CF cards to the instruction manuals of the access point or other external devices you are using. A User - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 231
Troubleshooting English CF card slot cover or SD card slot cover was opened while the recording media was being accessed. Stop the network function in use and the camcorder off and the on again. If the problem persists, consult a Canon Service Center. No access points found - The camcorder searched - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 232
Troubleshooting 232 Unable to complete WPS. Try the operation again. - More than 2 beginning. - The WPS button was not held down long enough. Refer to the instruction manual of your wireless router. When using WPS to make a wireless connection, keep the WPS button held down until the wireless - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 233
Canon Service Center as soon as possible. • Be careful to avoid dust and dirt particles accumulating on the lens or entering the camcorder. When you finish using Battery Pack DANGER! Treat the battery pack with care. • Keep it away from fire (or it might explode). • Do not expose the battery pack - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 234
, the correct remaining time may not be displayed, depending on the battery life. Use the time shown on the screen as an approximation. Regarding the use of non-Canon battery packs • We recommend using genuine Canon battery packs bearing the Intelligent System mark. • If you attach to the camcorder - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 235
to another person, initialize it (using the [Complete] initialization option for SD cards, A 41). Fill it up with unimportant recordings, and then initialize it again. This makes recovering the original recordings very difficult. Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery The camcorder has a built-in - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 236
, wait for 2 hours before resuming use of the camcorder. Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources You can use the AC adapter to operate the camcorder and to charge battery packs in any country with power supply between 100 and 240VAC, 50/60Hz. Consult a Canon Service Center for information on plug - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 237
from area to area. 237 BP-950G, BP-955, BP-970G, BP-975 Battery Pack CA-935 AC Adapter WA-H58 Wide Attachment TL-H58 Tele-converter Protect Filter Adapter TB-1 Tripod Adapter Base STV-250N Stereo Video Cable IFC-400PCU USB Cable For our customers in the USA: Call or visit - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 238
to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 239
min. 505 min. TA-100 Tripod Adapter The TA-100 allows you to quickly mount/unmount the camcorder on/from a tripod. This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark. - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 240
(not included) MXF Movies: CompactFlash (CF) Card Type I (two slots) MP4 Movies and Photos: SD, SDHC (SD High Capacity) or SDXC (SD eXtended Capacity) memory card2 2 Custom picture files, camera settings and user memo files can be saved on and read from the SD card as well. • Maximum Recording Time - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 241
.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz band), IEEE802.11a/n (5 GHz band) • Connection Methods: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), search for access points, manual, Camera Access Point • Supported Channels: See the following sidebar. • Authentication Methods: Open, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK • Encryption Methods: WEP-64, WEP-128, TKIP - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 242
to 64 149 to 161 Available for Camera Access Point connections Yes No Yes Terminals , supports 1080/59.94P output • AV OUT Terminal ∅ 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack, output only Video: SD composite Terminal ∅ 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack, -72 dBV (manual volume center, full scale -18 dB) / 600 Ω Microphone - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 243
• REMOTE Terminal: ∅ 2.5 mm stereo mini-jack Power/Others • Power Supply (rated) 7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (DC IN) • Power Consumption (recording MXF clips at 50 Mbps, using autofocus, viewfinder/OLED screen normal brightness, SDI output off) 8.2 W 8.4 W • Operating Temperature 0 - 40 - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 244
Specifications 244 Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. The information in this manual is verified as of June 2019. Subject to change without notice. - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 245
A Abroad, using the camcorder Battery pack 23 Remaining battery charge 25 Bit rate 55 Browser Remote 183 Built-in backup battery 235 C Camera settings 143 CameraAccess plus 189 CF card Compatible CF cards numbering 117 Flicker reduction 61 Focal length guide 128 Focus 81 Face AF 85 Focus - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 246
126 Initializing recording media 41 INPUT 1/INPUT 2 terminals 98, 103 Interval recording mode 118 IP streaming 194 Iris 65 J Joystick 29 Joystick guide 148 K Key lock 48 L LAN terminal 180 Language 28 Lens hood 32 Light metering mode 68 M Macro shooting 86 Magnification 84 Menu - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 247
45 Resetting all camcorder settings 212 Resolution (frame size 55 Reviewing a recording 116 Running mode (time code 90 S Safe area 88 Saving clips to a computer 168 Scan reverse recording 141 SD card Compatible SD cards 38 Initializing 41 Inserting/Removing 40 Shooting frame rate 120 - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 248
to abuse, mishandling, accident, improper maintenance, use of non-Canon accessories or failure to follow operating, maintenance or environmental instructions prescribed in Canon USA's user's manual; B. If the Equipment is defective as a result of leaking batteries, sand, dirt or water damage; C. If - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 249
abuse, mishandling, accident, improper maintenance, use of non-Canon accessories or failure to follow operating, maintenance or environmental instructions prescribed in Canon Canada's user's manual; B. If the Equipment is defective as a result of leaking batteries, sand, dirt or water damage; C. If - Canon XF205 | XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 250
246-3367) ❖ Professional Product Support / (USA only) Soutien des produits professionnels (800) 667-2666 CENTRO Y SURAMÉRICA http://www.cla.canon.com CANON LATIN AMERICA, INC. Visit your local Canon Web site to download the latest version of this Instruction Manual. Consultez le site Web local
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