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Working with Clips on a Computer Working with Clips on a Computer Saving XF-HEVC or XF-AVC Clips to a Computer Use Canon XF Utility to save and organize XF-HEVC or XF-AVC clips on a computer. You can use the Canon XF plugins to easily use clips directly from non-linear editing (NLE) software made by Avid. To be able to use XF-HEVC clips in Canon XF Utility or the Canon XF plugins, you will need to download and install also the Canon XF-HEVC Decoder. The software, plugins and decoder are available as free downloads from your local Canon Web site. Check the download page for the system requirements and latest information. You will find detailed instructions about installing and uninstalling the software in the "Read This First" file (Install-XF Utility.pdf) included in the compressed file you will download from the Web site. For details about using the software, refer to the instruction manual (PDF file) that is installed with the software. 153 Canon XF Utility (for Windows/macOS): Software application that allows you to save clips on a computer, check, play back and organize clips and grab still frames from clips. Canon XF Plugin for Avid Media Access (for Windows/macOS): Plugin that allows you to easily import clips from an SD card or a local folder in the computer to the compatible version of Avid Media Composer (an NLE application compatible with Avid Media Access), directly from within the application. Canon XF-HEVC Decoder (for Windows/macOS): Decoder that allows you to play back XF-HEVC clips using Canon XF Utility or the Canon XF plugins. The decoder is required to use XF-HEVC clips on a computer. Saving MP4 Clips Make sure to save clips recorded with this camcorder to a computer. To do so, you will need a card reader connected to a computer or a computer with an SD card slot. For details on transferring files from the SD card, refer to the computer's instruction manual or OS's help modules. Under certain circumstances, clips may be split and recorded as separate files. Using MP4 Join Tool you can join the split files of and save them as a single seamless clip. Transferring Files to a Computer 1 Insert an SD card with the desired clips into the SD card slot of the computer or card reader connected to the computer. 2 Follow the OS's onscreen instructions. 3 Copy the clips on the SD card to the computer. • Recordings on the SD card are located in folders named "XXX_mmdd" under the "DCIM" folder, where XXX is the folder number (100 to 999) and mmdd stands for the recording date (A 49). Joining Clips Split by the Camcorder Use MP4 Join Tool to join MP4 clips split by the camcorder in the following cases. • When the camcorder switches to the other SD card while recording video due to the relay recording function (A 36). • The video (stream) file in the clip will be split approximately every 4 GB. MP4 Join Tool is available as a free download (for Windows or macOS) from your local Canon website. Check the download page for the system requirements and latest information. You will find detailed instructions about installing and uninstalling the software in the "Read This First" file (InstallMP4 Join Tool.pdf) included in the compressed file you download. For details about using the software, refer to the instruction manual (PDF file) that is installed with the software.

Section	Page
Highlights of the XF705	3
Table of Contents	5
Introduction	9
About this Manual	9
Conventions Used in this Manual	9
Supplied Accessories	10
Names of Parts	11
Camcorder	11
WL-D6000 Wireless Controller	18
Preparations	19
Preparing the Power Supply	19
Using a Battery Pack	19
Using a Power Outlet	21
Turning the Camcorder On and Off	22
Date, Time and Language Settings	23
Setting the Date and Time	23
Changing the Language	24
Using the Menus	25
Selecting an Option from the Menu	25
Using the Customized Submenu (My Menu)	26
Preparing the Camcorder	28
Attaching the Microphone Holder Unit	28
Attaching the Lens Hood	28
Using the Viewfinder	28
Using the LCD Screen	29
Adjusting the LCD Screen or Viewfinder	30
Adjusting the Grip Belt	31
Attaching the Shoulder Strap	31
Removing and Attaching the Terminal Covers	31
Removing the Shoulder Pad	32
Using a Tripod	32
Using SD Cards	33
Compatible SD Cards	33
Inserting and Removing an SD Card	34
Initializing an SD Card	35
Switching Between the SD Card Slots	35
Relay Recording and Double Slot Recording	36
Checking the Remaining Recording Time on SD Cards	36
Recovering Clips	37
Remote Operation of the Camcorder	38
Using the Supplied Wireless Controller	38
Using the Optional RC-V100 Remote Controller	39
Recording	41
Recording Video	41
Preparing to Record	41
Recording	42
Onscreen Displays	44
Setting the Clip File Name for XF-HEVC or XF-AVC Clips	48
MP4 Clip and Photo Numbering	49
Using the Fan	50
Video Configuration: Video Format, System Frequency, Frame Rate, Resolution and Bit Rate	51
Selecting the Recording Format	51
Selecting the System Frequency	51
Selecting the Frame Rate	51
Selecting the Resolution and Color Sampling Settings	52
Selecting the Bit Rate	52
Changing Main Functions with the FUNC Button	54
Using the Direct Setting Mode	54
Shutter Speed	55
Changing the Shutter Speed Mode	55
Changing the Shutter Speed Value	57
Flicker Reduction	57
Gain	58
Automatic Gain Control	58
Selecting the Gain Level	59
Changing the Gain Value	59
ND Filter	60
Aperture	61
Automatic Aperture	61
Momentary Automatic Aperture - Push Auto Iris	62
Manual Aperture	62
Iris Limit	63
Exposure Compensation - AE Shift	63
Light Metering Mode	64
Gamma Curve and Main Color Settings	65
Preset Color Settings	65
White Balance	67
Auto White Balance (AWB)	68
Color Temperature/Preset White Balance	68
Adjusting White Balance Settings	69
Custom White Balance	69
Zooming	70
Selecting the Zoom Mode	70
Selecting the Zoom Controls	71
Using the Zoom Ring	71
Using the Grip Zoom Rocker	71
Using the Handle Zoom Rocker	73
Using the Supplied Wireless Controller or an Optional Remote Controller	74
Using Optional Conversion Lenses	75
Adjusting the Focus	76
Manual Focus	76
Using the Focus Assistance Functions	77
Push AF	79
AF-Boosted MF	79
Continuous AF	80
Changing the AF Frame Size and Position	81
Face Detection	81
Tracking a Specific Subject	83
Focus Limit and Macro Shooting	84
Image Stabilization	85
Dynamic IS or Standard IS	85
Powered IS	85
Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns	87
Displaying Onscreen Markers	87
Displaying Zebra Patterns	88
Setting the Time Code	90
Selecting the Time Code Mode	90
Selecting Drop or Non-Drop Frame	91
Putting the Time Code Display on Hold	91
Setting the User Bit	93
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	97
Audio Settings and Recorded Audio Channels	97
Connecting an External Microphone or External Audio Input Source to the Camcorder	99
Selecting the Audio Format of MP4 Clips	100
Setting the Audio Input Type for the INPUT 1/INPUT 2 Terminals	100
Selecting the Audio Input Source for Audio Channels	101
Adjusting the Audio Recording Level	101
Advanced Audio Input Settings	103
Monitoring the Audio with Headphones	105
Colors Bars/Audio Reference Signal	106
Color Bars	106
Audio Reference Signal	106
Waveform Monitor	107
Displaying the Waveform Monitor	107
Configuring the Waveform Monitor	107
Adding Marks to XF-HEVC or XF-AVC Clips while Recording	109
Adding Shot Marks while Recording	109
Adding an OK Mark or Check Mark to the Last XF-HEVC or XF-AVC Clip Recorded	109
Using Metadata	110
Setting a User Memo Created with Canon XF Utility	110
Entering Slate Information About the Recording	111
Recording GPS Information (Geotagging)	112
Connecting the GPS Receiver	112
Reviewing a Recording	114
Special Recording Modes	115
Slow Motion Recording	115
Pre-recording	116
Infrared Recording	117
Customization	119
Assignable Buttons	119
Changing the Assigned Function	119
Assignable functions	120
Custom Picture Settings	123
Selecting Custom Picture Files	123
Editing a Custom Picture File’s Settings	123
Resetting Custom Picture Files	124
Renaming Custom Picture Files	124
Protecting Custom Picture Files	124
Copying Custom Picture Files	125
Embedding the Custom Picture File in XF-HEVC or XF-AVC Clips	125
Available Custom Picture Settings	126
Saving and Loading Camcorder Settings	131
Saving Camcorder Settings	131
Loading Camcorder Settings	131
Playback	133
Playback	133
Clip Index Screen	133
Switching Index Screens	135
Playing Back Clips	135
Onscreen Displays	136
Playback Controls	137
Adjusting the Volume	138
Clip Operations	139
Using the Clip Menu	139
Displaying Clip Information	140
Adding OK Marks or Check Marks (XF-HEVC or XF-AVC Clips)	141
Deleting OK Marks or Check Marks (XF-HEVC or XF-AVC Clips)	141
Copying Clips	141
Deleting Clips	142
Deleting the User Memo and GPS Information (XF-HEVC or XF-AVC Clips)	143
Adding and Deleting Shot Marks (XF-HEVC or XF-AVC Clips)	143
External Connections	145
Video Output Configuration	145
Recording Video Signal Configuration and Video Output Configuration by Terminal	145
Connecting to an External Monitor	147
Using the SDI Terminal	147
Using the HDMI OUT Terminal	148
Superimposing Onscreen Displays on Video Outputs	148
Applying a LUT to Screens/Video Outputs	149
Adjusting the Color Quality for HLG Output	151
Adjusting the Gain Difference between HDR and SDR	151
Selecting the Output Range	151
Audio Output	152
Working with Clips on a Computer	153
Saving XF-HEVC or XF-AVC Clips to a Computer	153
Saving MP4 Clips	153
Network Functions	155
About the Network Functions	155
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network	156
Camera Access Point	157
Connecting in Infrastructure Mode	158
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)	158
Searching for Access Points	159
Manual Setup	160
Connecting to a Wired (Ethernet) Network	161
Selecting a Network Connection	162
Checking the Network’s Status	162
Changing Network Settings	163
Browser Remote: Controlling the Camcorder from a Network Device	164
Setting Up Browser Remote	164
Starting Browser Remote	165
Using Browser Remote	166
IP Streaming	175
IP Streaming Settings	175
Streaming Video over IP	176
FTP File Transfer	178
FTP Server and Transfer Settings	178
Transferring Clips (FTP Transfer)	179
Photos	181
Taking Photos	181
Playing Back Photos	182
Displaying the [Photos] Index Screen	182
Viewing Photos	182
Deleting Photos	183
Deleting a Single Photo	183
Deleting All the Photos	183
Additional Information	185
Menu Options	185
Displaying the Status Screens	197
Troubleshooting	206
List of Messages	211
Safety Instructions and Handling Precautions	215
Maintenance/Others	219
Optional Accessories	220
Specifications	222
Camcorder	222
CA-CP200 L Compact Power Adapter	225
CG-A20 Battery Charger	225
BP-A30 Battery Pack	226
Reference Tables	227
Approximate Recording Time on an SD Card	227
Charging Times	227
Approximate Recording Times with a Fully Charged Battery Pack	228

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ing with Clip

on a Computer

Working with Clip

on a Computer

aving XF-HEVC or XF-

VC Clip

to a Computer

Use Canon XF Utility to save and organize XF-HEVC or XF-AVC clips on a computer. You can use the Canon XF

plugins to easily use clips directly from non-linear editing (NLE) software made by Avid. To be able to use

XF-HEVC clips in Canon XF Utility or the Canon XF plugins, you will need to download and install also the Canon

XF-HEVC Decoder. The software, plugins and decoder are available as free downloads from your local Canon

Web site. Check the download page for the system requirements and latest information.

You will find detailed instructions about installing and uninstalling the software in the "Read This First" file

(Install-XF Utility.pdf) included in the compressed file you will download from the Web site. For details about using

the software, refer to the instruction manual (PDF file) that is installed with the software.

Canon XF Utility

(for Windows/macOS): Software application that allows you to save clips on a computer,

check, play back and organize clips and grab still frames from clips.

Canon XF Plugin for

vid Media

cce

(for Windows/macOS): Plugin that allows you to easily import clips

from an SD card or a local folder in the computer to the compatible version of Avid Media Composer (an NLE

application compatible with Avid Media Access), directly from within the application.

Canon XF-HEVC Decoder

(for Windows/macOS): Decoder that allows you to play back XF-HEVC clips using

Canon XF Utility or the Canon XF plugins. The decoder is required to use XF-HEVC clips on a computer.

aving MP4 Clip

Make sure to save clips recorded with this camcorder to a computer. To do so, you will need a card reader

connected to a computer or a computer with an SD card slot. For details on transferring files from the SD card,

refer to the computer's instruction manual or OS's help modules.

Under certain circumstances, clips may be split and recorded as separate files. Using MP4 Join Tool you can join

the split files of and save them as a single seamless clip.

Transferring Files to a Computer

Insert an SD card with the desired clips into the SD card slot of the computer or card reader connected to the

computer.

Follow the OS's onscreen instructions.

3 Copy the clips on the SD card to the computer.

•

Recordings on the SD card are located in folders named "XXX_mmdd" under the "DCIM" folder, where XXX

is the folder number (100 to 999) and mmdd stands for the recording date (

49).

Joining Clips Split by the Camcorder

Use MP4 Join Tool to join MP4 clips split by the camcorder in the following cases.

•

When the camcorder switches to the other SD card while recording video due to the relay recording function

(

36).

•

The video (stream) file in the clip will be split approximately every 4 GB.

MP4 Join Tool

is available as a free download (for Windows or macOS) from your local Canon website. Check

the download page for the system requirements and latest information.

You will find detailed instructions about installing and uninstalling the software in the "Read This First" file (Install-

MP4 Join Tool.pdf) included in the compressed file you download. For details about using the software, refer to

the instruction manual (PDF file) that is installed with the software.