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2 Preparations English 23 Preparing the Power Supply You can power the camcorder using a battery pack or directly using the AC adapter. If you connect the AC adapter to the camcorder while a battery pack is attached, the camcorder will draw power from the power outlet. Charge battery packs before use. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a fully charged battery pack, refer to Charging Times (A 238) and Recording and Playback Times (A 238). Using a Battery Pack You can power the camcorder using the supplied BP-955 or an optional BP-950G, BP-970G or BP-975 Battery Pack. The BP-955 and 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 to the camcorder, disconnect the ብ DC plug from the camcorder's DC IN terminal. ባ • If the AC adapter is connected to the camcorder, charging will not start. 2 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 3 Plug the power cord into a power outlet. ቢ 4 Attach the battery pack to the AC adapter. • Press lightly and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it CHARGE indicator ቤ clicks. • The CHARGE indicator starts flashing and also indicates the battery pack's approximate charge. The indicator will stay on when charging has completed. 0-34%: Flashes once per second 35-69%: Flashes twice per second 70-99%: Flashes 3 times per second 5 When charging has completed, remove the battery pack from the AC adapter. 6 Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect it from the AC adapter. IMPORTANT • Do not connect to the AC adapter any product that is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder. NOTES • We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 ºC and 30 ºC (50 ºF and 86 ºF). Outside the temperature range of 0 ºC to 40 ºC (32 ºF to 104 ºF), charging will not start. • To charge the battery pack, disconnect the AC adapter's DC plug from the camcorder. • If there is a malfunction with the AC adapter or battery pack, the charge indicator will go out and charging will stop.

Section	Page
Important Usage Instructions	2
Important Safety Instructions	4
Highlights of the XF200 / XF205	6
Table of Contents	8
1. Introduction	11
About this Manual	11
Conventions Used in this Manual	11
Supplied Accessories	13
Names of Parts	14
WL-D6000 Wireless Controller	21
2. Preparations	23
Preparing the Power Supply	23
Using a Battery Pack	23
Using a Power Outlet	25
Turning the Camcorder On and Off	26
Date, Time and Language Settings	27
Setting the Date and Time	27
Changing the Time Zone	27
Displaying the Date and Time while Recording	28
Changing the Language	28
Using the Menus	29
Selecting an Option from the Menu	29
Using the Customized Submenu (My Menu)	30
Preparing the Camcorder	32
Attaching the Microphone Holder Unit	32
Attaching the Lens Hood	32
Using the Viewfinder	32
Using the OLED Panel	33
Adjusting the Viewfinder/OLED Screen	34
Adjusting the Color Balance of the OLED Screen	34
Setting the Screen to Black & White	35
Adjusting the Grip Unit	35
Attaching the Shoulder Strap	36
Removing and Attaching the Terminal Covers	36
Using a Tripod	37
Preparing Recording Media	38
Inserting a CF Card	39
Checking the Status of the CF Card Slots	39
Removing a CF card	40
Inserting and Removing an SD Card	40
Initializing the Recording Media	41
Switching Between the CF Card Slots	41
Selecting the CF Card Recording Method	42
Checking the Available Recording Time on a Recording Media	43
Recovering Data on a Recording Media	43
Remote Operation of the Camcorder	44
Using the Supplied Wireless Controller	44
Using the Optional RC-V100 Remote Controller	45
3. Recording	47
Recording Video	47
Preparing to Record	47
Recording	48
Remote Operation Using Browser Remote	50
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
Selecting the Gain Level	62
Automatic Gain Control (AGC)	62
Manual Gain	63
Aperture	65
Automatic Aperture	65
Manual Aperture	66
ND Filter	67
Exposure Compensation - AE Shift	67
Light Metering Mode	68
White Balance	69
Auto White Balance (AWB)	70
Preset White Balance/Color Temperature	71
Custom White Balance	72
Zooming	74
Selecting the Zoom Mode	74
Using the Zoom Ring	75
Using the Zoom Rockers on the Camcorder	75
Remote Operation	78
Soft Zoom Control	79
Using Optional Conversion Lenses	80
Adjusting the Focus	81
Autofocus (AF) Mode	81
Manual Focus (MF)	83
Push AF	85
Detecting and Focusing On Faces	85
Focus Limit and Macro Shooting	86
Image Stabilizer	87
Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns	88
Displaying Onscreen Markers	88
Displaying Zebra Patterns	89
Setting the Time Code	90
Selecting the Running Mode	90
Selecting Drop or Non-Drop Frame	91
Putting the Time Code Display on Hold	91
Setting the User Bit	93
<XF205> Synchronizing with an External Device	94
Connecting an External Device	94
Reference Video Signal Input (Genlock Synchronization)	94
Time Code Signal Input	95
Reference Video Signal Output	96
Time Code Signal Output	96
Recording Audio	98
Audio Settings and Recorded Audio Channels	98
Selecting the Number of Recorded Audio Channels	100
Connecting an External Microphone or External Audio Input Source to the Camcorder	100
Using the Built-in Microphone or MIC Terminal	101
Using the INPUT 1/INPUT 2 Terminals	103
Adjusting the Audio Level	105
Monitoring the Audio with Headphones	106
Colors Bars/Audio Reference Signal	107
Recording Color Bars	107
Recording an Audio Reference Signal	107
Video Scopes	108
Displaying a Video Scope	108
Configuring the Waveform Monitor	108
Configuring the Vectorscope	109
Configuring the Edge Monitor	109
Adding Marks to MXF Clips while Recording	110
Adding Shot Marks while Recording	110
Adding an OK Mark or Check Mark to the Last Clip Recorded	110
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 a Recording	116
File Numbering	117
Special Recording Modes	118
Interval Recording Mode	118
Frame Recording Mode	119
Slow & Fast Motion Mode	120
Pre-recording Mode	122
Simultaneous Recording of MXF and MP4 Clips	123
Recording in MP4 Backup Recording Mode	124
Infrared Recording	126
Activating Infrared Mode	126
Using the Infrared Light	126
Using the Focal Length Guide	128
4. Customization	129
Assignable Buttons	129
Changing the Assigned Function	129
Using an Assignable Button	130
Custom Picture Settings	132
Selecting Custom Picture Files	132
Editing a Custom Picture File’s Settings	133
Renaming Custom Picture Files	133
Protecting Custom Picture Files	133
Transferring Custom Picture Files	134
Embedding Custom Picture Settings in a Recording	135
Available Custom Picture Settings	135
Customizing Functions and Onscreen Displays	141
Customizing Functions	141
Customizing Onscreen Displays	142
Saving and Loading Camera Settings	143
Saving Camera Settings to an SD Card	143
Loading Camera Settings from an SD Card	143
5. Playback	145
Playback	145
MXF and MP4 Clip Index Screens	145
Playing Back Clips	147
Onscreen Displays	147
Playback Controls	148
Adjusting the Volume	149
Clip Operations	150
Using the Clip Menu	151
Displaying Clip Information	151
Adding OK Marks or Check Marks	152
Deleting OK Marks or Check Marks	153
Copying Clips	153
Deleting Clips	154
Deleting the User Memo and GPS Information	155
Copying a Custom Picture File Embedded in a Clip	155
Displaying an Index Screen of Shot Marks	155
Displaying a Frame Index Screen of a Single Clip	156
Adding Shot Marks	157
Deleting Shot Marks	157
Changing a Clip’s Thumbnail	158
6. External Connections	159
Video Output Configuration	159
Recording Video Signal Configuration and Video Output Configuration by Terminal	159
Playback Video Configuration and Video Output Configuration by Terminal	160
Connecting to an External Monitor	162
Connection Diagram	162
<XF205> Using the 3G/HD-SDI Terminal	163
<XF205> Using the MON. Terminal	163
Using the HDMI OUT Terminal	164
Using the AV OUT Terminal	164
SD Output	165
Superimposing Onscreen Displays to Appear on an External Monitor	165
Audio Output	166
Selecting the Audio Channel	166
Synchronizing the Video with the Audio being Monitored	167
Selecting the Output Level of the AV OUT Terminal	167
Saving Clips to a Computer	168
Saving MXF Clips	168
Saving MP4 Clips	170
Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer	171
7. Network Functions	173
About the Network Functions	173
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network	175
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)	175
Searching for Access Points	176
Manual Setup	178
Camera Access Point	178
Configuring the IP Address Settings	179
Saving the Configuration	179
Connecting to a Wired (Ethernet) Network	180
Selecting a Network Connection	181
Changing Network Settings	182
Browser Remote: Controlling the Camcorder from a Network Device	183
Setting Up Browser Remote	183
Starting Browser Remote	184
Real-Time Proxy Transfer	189
FTP File Transfer	190
Preparations	190
FTP Transfer in CAMERA Mode	191
FTP Transfer in MEDIA Mode	192
IP Streaming	194
Preparations	194
Streaming Video over IP	195
Playback via Browser	197
8. Photos	199
Taking Photos	199
Taking Photos in CAMERA Mode	199
Capturing Photos in MEDIA Mode	199
Photo Playback	201
Displaying the [Photos] Index Screen	201
Viewing Photos	201
Deleting Photos	202
9. Additional Information	203
Menu Options	203
Displaying the Status Screens	213
Troubleshooting	223
List of Messages	228
Handling Precautions	233
Maintenance/Others	236
Optional Accessories	237
Specifications	240

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English

Preparations

Preparing the Power Supply

You can power the camcorder using a battery pack or directly using the AC adapter. If you connect the AC

adapter to the camcorder while a battery pack is attached, the camcorder will draw power from the power

outlet.

Charge battery packs before use. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a fully

charged battery pack, refer to

Charging Times

(

238) and

Recording and Playback Times

(

238).

Using a Battery Pack

You can power the camcorder using the supplied BP-955 or an optional BP-950G, BP-970G or BP-975 Battery

Pack. The BP-955 and 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.

If the supplied AC adapter is connected to the camcorder, disconnect the

DC plug from the camcorder’s DC IN terminal.

•

If the AC adapter is connected to the camcorder, charging will not

start.

Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.

Plug the power cord into a power outlet.

Attach the battery pack to the AC adapter.

•

Press lightly and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it

clicks.

•

The CHARGE indicator starts flashing and also indicates the battery pack’s approximate charge. The

indicator will stay on when charging has completed.

0-34%: Flashes once per second

35-69%: Flashes twice per second

70-99%: Flashes 3 times per second

When charging has completed, remove the battery pack from the AC adapter.

Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect it from the AC adapter.

IMPORTANT

•

Do not connect to the AC adapter any product that is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder.

NOTES

•

We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 ºC and 30 ºC (50 ºF and 86 ºF).

Outside the temperature range of 0 ºC to 40 ºC (32 ºF to 104 ºF), charging will not start.

•

To charge the battery pack, disconnect the AC adapter’s DC plug from the camcorder.

•

If there is a malfunction with the AC adapter or battery pack, the charge indicator will go out and charging will

stop.

CHARGE indicator