Canon XF100 User Manual

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Important Safety Instructions  
In these safety instructions the word “product” refers  
to the Canon HD Camcorder XF105 A / XF100 A and  
all its accessories.  
provided for your safety. If the provided plug doe  
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for  
replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or  
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience  
receptacles, and the point where they exit from  
the apparatus.  
1. Read these instructions.  
2. Keep these instructions.  
3. Heed all warnings.  
4. Follow all instructions.  
10. Only use attachments/accessories specified by  
the manufacturer.  
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.  
6. Clean only with dry cloth.  
11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or  
when unused for long periods of time.  
7. Do not install near any heat sources such as  
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other  
12. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
Servicing is required when the apparatus has  
been damaged in any way, such as power-suppl  
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled o  
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the  
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
8. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized  
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two  
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding  
type plug has two blades and a third grounding  
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are  
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture  
does not operate normally, or has been dropped  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
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• SD and SDHC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.  
• CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation.  
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Highlights of the XF105/XF100  
The Canon XF105/XF100 HD Camcorder has been designed with quality and functionality at the forefront while  
maintaining a compact size. The following are just some of the many features that will help turn your creative  
vision into reality.  
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Recording media  
HD Recording  
The camcorder records video and audio to  
CompactFlash (CF) cards. You can even make  
lengthy recordings without worry because the  
camcorder features two CF card slots. When one  
CF card becomes full, the recording will  
automatically continue on the other one without  
interruption when you use relay recording (0 39).  
CMOS system and DIGIC DV III image processor  
The camcorder is equipped with a 1/3-in. CMOS  
sensor that captures video at an effective pixel count  
of approximately 2.07 megapixels (1920x1080).  
Images are then processed by the state-of-the-art  
DIGIC DV III image processor.  
Superb HD video  
Supplied Canon XF Utility software  
The camcorder uses the MPEG-2 Long GOP codec.  
When you record using the 50 Mbps bit rate (with  
4:2:2 color sampling), the quality of your recordings  
will rival that of broadcast video. Your recordings are  
saved as Material eXchange Format (MXF) files,  
which are compatible with major non-linear editing  
(NLE) software.  
Managing your recordings is as simple as using the  
supplied Canon XF Utility software. You can  
transfer your recordings to your computer, where  
you can view and manage them. Using the supplied  
plugins, you can then use the recordings with major  
NLE software*.  
* Refer to Saving Clips to a Computer (0 131) for details  
on compatible software.  
You can configure the video recording signal to suit  
your needs. By combining the bit rate/resolution  
setting with the frame rate setting, you can produce  
video from 1440x1080/24P at 25 Mbps to  
1280x720/60P at 35 Mbps to 1920x1080/60i at 50  
Mbps. You can select from a total of 15 different  
combinations!  
Versatile Artistic Expression  
Special recording modes  
The special recording modes (0 88) give you more  
creative control over your recordings. You can create  
a slow motion or fast motion effect in your  
recordings, record a certain number of frames at a  
set interval (ideal for subjects with little movement) or  
record a certain number of frames every time you  
press a button (ideal for stop motion animation).  
Operability  
Easy-to-use controls in a compact body  
This camcorder has a variety of external controls at  
your fingertips, such as the manual ring, which  
allows you to adjust the focus, zoom or aperture  
simply by moving a switch and turning the ring. All of  
this is in a body that is so compact that you can  
carry and use the camcorder for long periods of time  
without experiencing fatigue.  
Custom picture settings  
With custom picture settings (0 99), you can enjoy  
unparalleled image control to deliver the “look” you  
want by adjusting parameters, such as gamma and  
sharpness. The custom picture settings can be  
recorded onto an SD card, which allows multiple  
XF105/XF100 camcorders to use the same settings,  
or embedded in the recording itself.  
Face detection  
When a subjects face is detected, the camcorder  
can track and focus on it. Furthermore, you can  
have the camcorder in manual focus but switch to  
autofocus only when a face is detected (0 51),  
ensuring that important subjects are in focus.  
Infrared recording  
Record in darkness using infrared recording  
(0 93). With the built-in infrared light, you can  
record nocturnal animals in their natural environment  
or other such scenes.  
 
Advanced Professional Features  
Other Functions  
Pro-level connectivity (b only)  
Audio  
An industry-standard HD/SD SDI terminal (0 127)  
for uncompressed HD signal output, embedded  
audio and SMPTE time code (LTC) give the  
camcorder the functionality of professional broadcast  
cameras. Genlock synchronization (0 74) and time  
code synchronization (0 74) allow the camcorder to  
be part of any multi-camera shooting setup.  
Sound is recorded as 2-channel linear PCM audio  
(16-bit/48 kHz). You can use the built-in microphone,  
MIC audio input terminal or the two XLR audio input  
terminals (with phantom power supply) when  
recording.  
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Video scopes  
Check the brightness of the image using the  
waveform monitor (0 84) or the focus using the  
edge monitor (0 85).  
Customization  
Added and improved functionality  
The camcorder features several customization  
options. You can assign often-used functions to  
assignable buttons (0 97) so that you can call up  
those functions with the press of a single button.  
Custom functions (0 107) and custom onscreen  
displays (0 108) give you even more freedom to  
control many aspects of the camcorders operation.  
Save custom picture and menu settings to an SD  
card so that you can transfer your setting preferences  
to other XF105/XF100 camcorders in order to use  
them in the same way.  
Other functions include improved image stabilization  
(0 53), the option to add metadata to recordings  
(0 82), and the Intelligent System-compatible  
battery pack (0 173). Also, optical axis shift (0 95)  
and the focal length guide (0 96) have been added  
to aid in 3D shooting.  
Table of Contents  
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Video Configuration: Bit Rate, Resolution and  
Using the Viewfinder and LCD Screen  
Simultaneously 31  
Using the Zoom Rockers, Wireless Controller or  
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b Synchronizing with an External  
Using a Reference Video Signal  
(Genlock Synchronization) 74  
Embedding Custom Picture Settings in a  
Recording 102  
Using the Built-in or External Microphone  
Connected to the MIC Terminal 77  
Using Line Input or an External Microphone  
Connected to an XLR Terminal 78  
Customizing Functions and Onscreen  
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Copying a Custom Picture File Embedded in a  
Clip 121  
Displaying a Frame Index Screen of a Single  
Adding or Deleting Shot Marks from an Index  
Using the HD/SD COMPONENT OUT  
Terminal 127  
Superimposing Onscreen Displays to Appear on  
Synchronizing the Video with the Audio being  
Monitored 129  
Selecting the Output Level of the AV  
Installing and Uninstalling Canon XF Utility  
Installing and Uninstalling Canon XF Utility  
Introduction  
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About this Manual  
Thank you for purchasing the Canon XF105/XF100. Please read this manual carefully before you use the  
camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should the camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to  
Troubleshooting (0 162).  
Conventions Used in this Manual  
IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorders operation.  
NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.  
0: Reference page number.  
b: Text that applies only to the model shown in the icon.  
• The following terms are used in this manual.  
“Screen” refers to the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen.  
“CF card” refers to a CompactFlash (CF) card.  
“SD card” refers to an SD or SDHC memory card.  
“Recording media” refers to CF cards and SD cards.  
• 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 b.  
     
About this Manual  
When a function requires the use of the menu,  
the quick reference shows the submenus and,  
when applicable, the default setting for the  
menu item. The example illustration indicates  
that you can find the function by selecting the  
[J Other Functions] menu and then the [Rec  
Review] menu item.  
Operating modes  
indicates that a function is available in the  
operating mode indicated and indicates that the  
function is not available. For a detailed explanation,  
refer to Turning the Camcorder On and Off (0 25).  
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Reviewing a Recording  
Reviewing a Recording  
When the camcorder is in  
was recorded.  
mode, you can review the last clip that  
[J Other Functions]  
[Rec Review]  
[Last 4 sec]  
Operating modes:  
1 Open the [Rec Review] submenu to set the review length.  
[J Other Functions]  
[Rec Review]  
2 Select the desired option and then press SET.  
3 After you finish recording, press the U button.  
• The last clip that was recorded is played back without audio for the  
selected duration. [A REVIEW] appears at the top of the screen.  
• Press the CANCEL button to stop reviewing the clip and change the  
camcorder back to record pause mode.  
• After the clip finishes playing back, the camcorder returns to record  
pause mode.  
Options  
[Entire Clip]: Allows you to review the entire clip.  
[Last 4 sec]: Allows you to review just the last 4 seconds of the clip.  
NOTES  
• When you are using a special recording mode (0 88), you cannot review a clip.  
• If the camcorder switched CF cards during a recording, the camcorder will play back the clip on the CF card  
most recently recorded on.  
When a procedure requires selecting an option,  
The arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections. For  
a detailed explanation on how to use the menus,  
refer to Using the Menus (0 28). For a concise  
summary of all available menu options and settings,  
refer to the appendix Menu Options (0 145).  
the available options are listed within or after the  
procedure. Brackets [ ] are used to refer to menu  
options as they are displayed on screen.  
Supplied Accessories  
Supplied Accessories  
The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder.  
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CA-930 Compact Power Adapter  
(incl. power cord)  
Microphone holder unit  
BP-925 Battery Pack  
(incl. terminal cover)  
DC-930 DC Cable  
CTC-100/S Component  
Cable  
Lens Hood  
Lens Cap  
WL-D6000 Wireless Controller  
(incl. CR2025 Lithium Battery)  
*
SS-1200 Shoulder Strap  
Canon XF Utilities Disc  
*
The Canon XF Utilities Disc includes software for saving and managing clips on a computer. For details on installing the software, refer  
to Saving Clips to a Computer (0 131). For more information on the functions, refer to the ‘Canon XF Utility Instruction Manual’ after  
you install the software.  
 
Names of Parts  
Names of Parts  
2
3
Operation panel  
13  
1
4
5
Operation panel  
(0 19)  
6
7
8
9
21  
20 191817 16 15 14 1312  
11 10  
1
CF card slot covers for CF card slot A (CFj) and  
CF card slot B (CFl)  
CF card slots A (CFj) and B (CFl) (0 35)  
CF card release buttons (0 36)  
d switch (0 25)  
ON/OFF indicator  
SLOT SELECT (CF card slot selection) button  
(0 38)  
10 S (white balance adjustment) button (0 61)  
11 WB (white balance) button (0 60)  
12 CAMERA switch (0 42)  
13 CF card slot cover switches for CF card slot A  
(CFj) and CF card slot B (CFl) (0 35)  
14 SHUTTER button (0 57)  
2
3
4
5
6
15 GAIN button (0 55)  
16 IRIS button (0 58)  
7
DISP. button (0 43)/  
BATT. (battery information) button (0 23)  
RESET button (0 163)  
INDEX button (0 112)/  
U (review recording) button (0 87)  
17 CUSTOM (customizable) dial (0 47)  
18 AF/MF (autofocus/manual focus) button  
19 Manual ring switch (0 48, 58, 63)  
20 Manual ring (0 48, 58, 63)  
21 Lens hood (0 30)  
8
9
 
Names of Parts  
1
2
3
4
5
6
14  
Terminals  
(0 20)  
10  
9
8 7  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
REMOTE terminal  
SD card access indicator (0 37)  
SD card slot (0 37)  
SD card slot cover  
MIC (microphone) terminal (0 77)  
XLR terminals (CH1 and CH2) (0 78)  
Lens hood lock screw (0 30)  
b HD/SD SDI terminal (0 127)  
b GENLOCK terminal (0 74) / TC (time code) terminal (0 74)  
10 Grip belt (0 32)  
Names of Parts  
11  
10  
15  
1
9
8
7
2
3
6
5
4
1
Built-in microphone (0 77)  
Built-in speaker (0 115)  
Strap mount (0 32)  
CUSTOM (customizable) button (0 47)  
INFRARED switch (0 93)  
Instant AF sensor (0 50)  
Remote sensor (0 34)  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Infrared light (0 93)  
Microphone cable clamp (0 78)  
10 Microphone holder unit (0 78)  
11 Microphone lock screw (0 78)  
Names of Parts  
1
16  
2
13  
12  
11  
3
4
10  
9
8
7
6
5
Terminals  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Viewfinder (0 30, 31)  
Dioptric adjustment lever (0 30)  
BATT. RELEASE (battery release) key (0 23)  
START/STOP button (0 40)  
Strap mount (0 32)  
WFM (waveform monitor) button (0 84)/Assignable button 3 (0 97)  
ZEBRA button (0 68)/Assignable button 2 (0 97)  
CANCEL button (0 28)  
Joystick (0 28)/SET button (0 28)  
10 MENU button (0 28)  
11 LCD screen (0 31)  
12 POWERED IS button (0 53)/Assignable button 1 (0 97)  
13 POWER SAVE button (0 45)  
Names of Parts  
1
2
3 4 5  
6
7
8
17  
11 10  
9
1
2
Front tally lamp (0 40)  
Accessory shoe  
For attaching accessories such as the optional VL-10Li II Battery Video Light.  
Rear tally lamp (0 40)  
START/STOP lock lever (0 41)  
START/STOP button (0 40)  
Handle socket for 1/4" screws  
Grip zoom rocker (0 64)  
MAGN. (magnification) button (0 50)/Assignable button 4 (0 97)  
CF card slot A (CFj) and CF card slot B (CFl) access indicators (0 36)  
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 Handle zoom rocker (0 65)  
11 Audio level dials for CH1 and CH2 (0 81)  
Names of Parts  
1
18  
2
4 3  
1
2
3
4
Attachment sockets for the optional TA-100 Tripod Adapter (0 34)  
Attachment screws for a tripod base (0 34)  
Tripod socket (0 34)  
Tripod base for tripods with 1/4" screws (0 34)  
Names of Parts  
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1
2
3
Audio level switches for CH1 and CH2 (0 81)  
XLR terminal switches for CH1 and CH2 (0 79)  
AUDIO IN switches for CH1 and CH2 (0 77, 79)  
Operation panel  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
D (play/pause) button (0 112)/  
Assignable button 6 (0 97)  
I (fast playback) button (0 114)/  
Assignable button 7 (0 97)  
K (skip forward) button (0 114)/  
Assignable button 10 (0 97)  
B (stop) button (0 112)/  
Assignable button 9 (0 97)  
L (skip backward) button (0 114)/  
Assignable button 8 (0 97)  
J (fast reverse playback) button (0 114)/  
Assignable button 5 (0 97)  
Operation panel ባ  
4
7
9
8
5
6
   
Names of Parts  
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1
2
3
HD/SD COMPONENT OUT terminal (0 127)  
USB terminal (0 131)  
HDMI OUT terminal (0 127)  
Terminals ቢ  
1
2
3
4
5
6
W (headphone) terminal (0 81)  
AV terminal (0 128)  
DC IN terminal (0 24)  
Terminals ባ  
4
5
6
   
Names of Parts  
WL-D6000 Wireless Controller  
1
2
21  
14  
13  
12  
11  
10  
3
4
9
8
5
6
7
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
START/STOP button (0 40)  
ZOOM buttons (0 65)  
F/O/E/A buttons  
MENU button (0 28)  
J/I (fast playback/reverse playback) buttons (0 114)  
Z/Y (frame forward/reverse) buttons (0 114)  
B (stop) button (0 112)  
D (play/pause) button (0 112)  
INDEX button (0 112)  
10 SET button (0 28)  
11 CANCEL button (0 28)  
12 SHOT1 (shot mark 1) button (0 86)  
13 PHOTO button (0 138)  
14 Record enable button: When you use the START/STOP button or ZOOM buttons,  
you must press this button simultaneously with the desired button.  
 
Preparations  
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Preparing the Power Supply  
You can power the camcorder using a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. If you connect  
the compact power 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 (0 173) and Recording and Playback Times (0 173).  
Using a Battery Pack  
You can power the camcorder using the supplied BP-925 or optional BP-950G, BP-955, BP-970G or BP-975  
Battery Pack. The BP-925, BP-955 and BP-975 Battery Packs are compatible with Intelligent System, meaning  
that you can check the remaining battery time even while the camcorder is turned off.  
Charging the Battery Pack  
Charge battery packs using the supplied compact power adapter. Before  
charging, disconnect the DC cable from the compact power adapter and  
remove the terminal cover of the battery pack.  
1 If the DC cable is connected to the compact power adapter, disconnect  
it.  
• If the DC cable is connected to the compact power adapter, charging  
will not start.  
2 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter ().  
3 Plug the power cord into a power outlet ().  
CHARGE indicator  
4 Attach the battery pack to the compact power 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 packs 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 compact power adapter.  
6 Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect it from the compact power adapter.  
NOTES  
To charge the battery pack, disconnect the DC cable from the compact power adapter.  
         
Preparing the Power Supply  
Attaching the Battery Pack  
1 Move the d switch to OFF ().  
2 Insert the battery pack all the way into the compartment and press  
gently until it clicks ().  
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Removing the Battery Pack  
1 Move the d switch to OFF.  
2 Hold down the BATT. RELEASE (battery release) key and remove the  
battery.  
Checking the Remaining Battery Charge  
If you are using the supplied BP-925 or optional BP-955 or BP-975 Battery  
Pack, you can check the approximate remaining battery charge using one  
of the following methods when the camcorder is turned off. When the  
camcorder is turned on, you can check on the remaining battery charge by  
looking at any recording/playback screen or the [Battery / Hour Meter]  
status screen (0 160).  
CHECKbutton  
0
100%  
Press the CHECK button on the battery pack. An indicator will light for  
approximately 3 seconds and show the approximate remaining battery  
charge.  
Battery charge indicator  
0-25%  
26-50%  
51-75%  
76-100%  
     
Preparing the Power Supply  
When the camcorder is off and an Intelligent System-compatible battery  
pack is attached, press the BATT. (battery information) button to display the  
remaining battery time and available recording time (displays for 5  
seconds). Depending on the battery life, the battery information may not be  
displayed.  
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IMPORTANT  
• Do not connect to the compact power 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.  
• If there is a malfunction with the compact power adapter or battery pack,  
the charge indicator will go out and charging will stop.  
• For handling precautions regarding the battery pack, refer to Battery  
Pack (0 168).  
• Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Therefore, charge them on the day of use, or the day  
before, to ensure a full charge.  
• We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need.  
• The first time you use a battery pack, fully charge it and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is  
completely exhausted. Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording time will be displayed accurately.  
• Repeatedly charging and discharging the battery pack will eventually shorten its battery life. When you are  
using the supplied BP-925 or optional BP-955 or BP-975 Battery Pack, you can check the battery life on the  
[Battery / Hour Meter] status screen (0 160) or the battery information screen (press the BATT. button while  
the camcorder is turned off). Fully charging the battery pack and then discharging it will give you a more  
accurate reading.  
USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is recyclable.  
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.  
Using a Household Power Outlet  
When Using the Supplied CA-930 Compact Power Adapter and  
DC-930 DC Cable:  
1 Move the d switch to OFF ().  
2 Connect the DC cable to the DC IN terminal on the camcorder ().  
3 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter and plug it into a  
power outlet ().  
4 Connect the DC cable to the compact power adapter ().  
IMPORTANT  
Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact  
power adapter.  
DC IN  
terminal  
NOTES  
• When using the camcorder with a household power outlet, you can  
change the battery pack while the power is on.  
 
Preparing the Power Supply  
When Using the Optional CA-920 Compact Power Adapter and  
DC-920 DC Coupler:  
1 Move the d switch to OFF ().  
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2 Attach the DC coupler to the camcorder ().  
3 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter and plug it into a  
power outlet ().  
4 Connect the DC coupler to the adapter ().  
5 Detach the DC coupler after use.  
• Push the BATT. RELEASE key and pull out the DC coupler.  
IMPORTANT  
Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact  
power adapter.  
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 d switch.  
To turn on the camcorder  
Hold down the button on the d switch and move it to CAMERA for  
mode or MEDIA for  
illuminate in green.  
mode. The ON/OFF indicator will  
CAMERA mode  
MEDIA mode  
To turn off the camcorder  
Move the d switch to OFF. The ON/OFF indicator will turn off.  
   
Date, Time and Language Settings  
Date, Time and Language Settings  
Setting the Date and Time  
You will need to set the date and time of the camcorder before you can start using it. When the camcorders  
clock is not set, the [Date/Time] screen will appear automatically with the year selected.  
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Operating modes:  
1 Push the joystick up/down to change the month then move (A) to the day.  
2 Change the rest of the fields in the same way.  
3 Select (A) [Set] and then press SET to start the clock and close the screen.  
NOTES  
• When the built-in rechargeable lithium battery is exhausted, the date and time setting may be lost. In such  
case, recharge the built-in lithium battery (0 170) and set the time zone, date and time again.  
• You can change the date format and the clock format (12/24 hours) with the [J Other Functions]  
Set] [Date Format] setting.  
• You can also change the date and time later on (not during the initial setup) with the [J Other Functions]  
[Clock Set] [Date/Time] setting.  
[Clock  
Changing the Time Zone  
[J Other Functions]  
[Time Zone]  
Change the time zone to match the time zone of your location. The default  
setting is [UTC-05:00 New York]. The time zones are based on  
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).  
[UTC-05:00 New York]  
Operating modes:  
1 Press the MENU button.  
2 Push the joystick up/down to select [J Other Functions] and then press SET.  
3 Select [Time Zone] in a similar fashion.  
4 Push the joystick up/down to change the time zone.  
5 Press SET to set the time zone and then press the MENU button to close the menu.  
         
Date, Time and Language Settings  
Displaying the Date and Time while Recording  
[M LCD/VF Setup]  
[Custom Display 2]  
[Date/Time]  
You can display the date and time in the lower left of the screen.  
Operating modes:  
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1 Press the MENU button.  
2 Push the joystick up/down to select [M LCD/VF Setup].  
[Off]  
3 Select [Custom Display 2] and then [Date/Time] in a similar  
fashion.  
4 Push the joystick up/down to select the information to display.  
• Select [Off] to record without displaying the date and time.  
5 Press SET and then press the MENU button to close the menu.  
Changing the Language  
[J Other Functions]  
[Language o]  
[English]  
You can change the language in which onscreen messages are displayed.  
The default language is English but you can select German, Spanish,  
French, Italian, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese or Japanese. Menus  
and setting options, however, will always be displayed in English,  
regardless of the language setting.  
Operating modes:  
1 Press the MENU button.  
2 Push the joystick up/down to select [J Other Functions].  
3 Select [Language o] in a similar fashion.  
4 Use the joystick to select a language.  
5 Press SET to select the language and then press the MENU button to close the menu.  
     
Using the Menus  
Using the Menus  
In  
mode, many of the camcorders functions can be adjusted from the menu for general settings, which  
opens after pressing the MENU button. In  
mode, press the MENU button to open the menu for general  
settings or SET to open the clip menu for clip operations. For details about the available menu options and  
settings, refer to Menu Options (0 145).  
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Operating modes:  
MENU button  
Press to open the menu and then press again to close  
the menu after adjusting desired settings.  
Joystick/SET button  
Push the joystick to move the orange selection frame in the  
menu. Then, press the joystick itself (SET button) to select  
the menu item indicated by the orange selection frame.  
CANCEL button  
Press to return to the previous menu or to stop some  
operations that are in progress.  
Selecting an Option from the Menu  
The following is a step-by-step explanation of how to select an option from the menu. In the procedures  
throughout the rest of this manual, opening and closing the menu is assumed and not included in the procedure.  
1 Press the MENU button.  
• The menu opens with the orange selection frame indicating the menu item that was selected the previous  
time the menu was closed (unless the camcorder was turned off).  
2 Push the joystick up/down to select the desired submenu.  
3 Push the joystick right or press SET.  
• The orange selection frame will appear on a menu item in the submenu.  
• Press the CANCEL button, push the joystick left, or select [a] to return to the previous submenu.  
4 Push the joystick up/down to select the desired menu item.  
• If a submenu contains many menu items, a scroll bar will appear on the right side of the submenu indicating  
that you must scroll up or down to see other menu items.  
• A A mark next to a menu item indicates another submenu. Repeat steps 3 and 4.  
5 Push the joystick right or press SET.  
• The orange selection frame will appear on a setting option.  
• Press the CANCEL button to return to the previous submenu.  
6 Push the joystick up/down to select the desired setting option and then press SET.  
• Depending on the menu item, additional selections may be necessary.  
7 Press the MENU button to close the menu.  
     
Using the Menus  
NOTES  
• Unavailable items may appear grayed out.  
• Pressing the MENU button at any time closes the menu.  
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• When using the wireless controller, use the h, i, f, g and SET buttons in the same way as the  
camcorders joystick.  
• You can check the current settings on the status screens (0 156).  
Preparing the Camcorder  
Preparing the Camcorder  
This section outlines the basic preparations for the camcorder such as attaching the lens hood, attaching the  
microphone holder unit, and adjusting the viewfinder and LCD screen.  
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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 and reduce the amount of stray  
light that may hit the lens.  
1 Place the lens hood on the front of the lens () and turn it 90  
degrees clockwise ().  
• Be careful not to deform the lens hood.  
• Make sure that the lens hood is aligned with the thread.  
2 Tighten the lock screw ().  
Dioptric Adjustment  
Turn on the camcorder and adjust the dioptric adjustment lever.  
             
Preparing the Camcorder  
Using the LCD Panel  
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees.  
• You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward or 180 degrees toward  
the lens.  
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NOTES  
• By default, the viewfinder screen is turned off while you use the LCD  
screen. However, you can also use both displays simultaneously. See the  
following section.  
• You can set the LCD screen to black & white (0 32).  
• When you use a commercially available lens adapter and the image on the screen is inverted, you can use the  
[J Other Functions]  
[Custom Function]  
[Scan Reverse Rec] setting to return the image to the correct  
orientation.  
Using the Viewfinder and LCD Screen Simultaneously  
[M LCD/VF Setup]  
[LCD/VF Simul.]  
[Off]  
By default, the viewfinder screen is turned off while you use the LCD  
screen. Follow the procedure below to use both of them simultaneously.  
Operating modes:  
1 Open the [LCD/VF Simul.] submenu.  
[M LCD/VF Setup]  
[LCD/VF Simul.]  
2 Select [On] and then press SET.  
Adjusting the Viewfinder/LCD Screen  
[M LCD/VF Setup]  
You can adjust the brightness, contrast, color, sharpness*, and backlight  
of the viewfinder and LCD screen independently of each other. These  
adjustments will not affect your recordings.  
[LCD Setup]  
[VF Setup]  
* The viewfinder's sharpness cannot be adjusted.  
[Brightness: 0]  
[Contrast: 0]  
Operating modes:  
[Color: 0]  
1 Open the setup menu for the viewfinder or LCD screen.  
[M LCD/VF Setup]  
[Sharpness: 2]*  
[Backlight: Normal]  
[LCD Setup] or [VF Setup]  
2 Select [Brightness], [Contrast], [Color], [Sharpness] or [Backlight]  
and then press SET.  
* The viewfinder's sharpness  
cannot be adjusted.  
3 Adjust the setting and then press SET.  
• Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust other settings as necessary.  
NOTES  
• If you set an assignable button to [LCD Setup] (0 97), you can press the button to open the [LCD Setup]  
submenu.  
           
Preparing the Camcorder  
Setting the Screen to Black & White  
[M LCD/VF Setup]  
[LCD/VF B&W]  
[Off]  
The viewfinder and LCD 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.  
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Operating modes:  
1 Open the [LCD/VF B&W] submenu.  
[M LCD/VF Setup]  
[LCD/VF B&W]  
2 Select [On] and then press SET.  
NOTES  
• You can also set the screen to black & white by setting an assignable button to [LCD/VF B&W] (0 97).  
Adjusting the Grip Belt  
Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the grip zoom rocker with  
your index and middle fingers, and the START/STOP button with  
your thumb.  
IMPORTANT  
• Be careful not to drop the camcorder when adjusting the grip belt.  
Attaching a Shoulder Strap  
Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of the  
strap.  
IMPORTANT  
• Be careful not to drop the camcorder when attaching or adjusting the  
shoulder strap.  
           
Preparing the Camcorder  
Removing and Attaching the Terminal Covers  
Remove the covers for the following terminals in order to access them.  
• HD/SD SDI and GENLOCK/TC terminals*  
W (headphone), AV and DC IN terminals  
• REMOTE terminal  
• HD/SD COMPONENT OUT, USB and HDMI  
OUT terminals  
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* b only.  
Removing the Terminal Covers  
1 Open the terminal cover.  
2 Grasp the strip connecting the terminal cover to the camcorder and pull  
straight out.  
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.  
Using the 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 () and pull out the battery  
holder ().  
2 Place the lithium button battery with the + side facing up ().  
3 Insert the battery holder ().  
Activating the Wireless Controller  
[J Other Functions]  
[Wireless Controller]  
[On]  
By default, the wireless controller is activated. If it has been deactivated,  
follow the procedure below to activate it.  
Operating modes:  
1 Open the [Wireless Controller] submenu.  
[J Other Functions]  
[Wireless Controller]  
2 Select [On] and then press SET.  
NOTES  
• You can also activate the wireless controller by setting an assignable button to [Wireless Controller] (0 97).  
       
Preparing the Camcorder  
Using the Wireless Controller to Operate the Camcorder  
When using the wireless controller, point it at the camcorders remote  
sensor. When the wireless controller's buttons are operated, the  
camcorder's tally lamps will illuminate.  
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NOTES  
• When you use the START/STOP button or ZOOM buttons on the wireless  
controller, you must press the record enable button simultaneously with  
the desired button.  
• When the camcorder cannot be operated with the wireless controller, or when it can only be operated at very  
close range, replace the battery.  
• The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is located under strong light sources or  
direct sunlight.  
Using a Tripod  
You can mount the camcorder on a tripod but do not use tripods with  
mounting screws longer than 5.5 mm (0.2 in.) as this may cause damage to  
the camcorder.  
Using a Tripod with 3/8" Mounting Screws  
To use a tripod with 3/8" mounting screws, first attach the optional TB-1  
Tripod Adapter Base to the camcorder and then attach the tripod to the  
adapter base.  
1 Remove the tripod base from the camcorder.  
• Remove the 4 screws and then remove the base.  
2 Attach the optional TB-1 Tripod Adapter Base.  
• Firmly screw in the 4 screws.  
3 Attach the tripod.  
• Firmly screw in the tripod screw.  
• If a tripod has both a 1/4" screw and 3/8" mounting screw, firmly screw  
in both.  
     
Preparing Recording Media  
Preparing Recording Media  
The camcorder records clips to CompactFlash (CF) cards and photos* to  
SD and  
SDHC memory  
cards. The camcorder is equipped with two CF card slots. Initialize recording media (0 37) when you use them  
with this camcorder for the first time.  
* The camcorder can record custom picture settings (0 101) and camera settings (0 109) on to an SD card. To record a user  
memo (0 82) with a clip, use the supplied Canon XF Utility software to a create user memo file and save it to the SD card. The  
camcorder can read the file and embed it in the clip.  
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Compatible CF cards  
You can use UDMA-compatible* Type I CF cards with a capacity of at least 512 MB with the camcorder. For  
more details on cards that can be used, visit your local Canon Web site.  
* The Ultra Direct Memory Access (UDMA) specification allows data to be transferred between the CF card and device at high  
transfer speeds (measured in MBps). Depending on the CF card, you may not be able to record even when using a UDMA-  
comptaible CF card.  
NOTES  
• Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all CF cards.  
Inserting a CF Card  
You can insert a CF card into CF card slot A or slot B. If you have two CF  
cards, you can use both slots.  
1 Slide the CF card slot cover switch in the direction of the E/A  
mark ().  
• The CF card slot cover will open to the left (slot A) or to the right  
(slot B).  
2 Insert the CF card straight, with the label facing away from the  
lens, all the way into the slot until it clicks ().  
3 Close the CF card slot cover.  
• Do not force the cover closed if the CF card is not correctly inserted.  
       
Preparing Recording Media  
Checking the Status of the CF Card Slots  
You can check the status of the CF card slots immediately by looking at the  
CFj/CFl access indicator. Refer to the following table.  
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Access indicator color  
Red  
CF card slot status  
Accessing CF card.  
Recording/playback is possible and the CF card slot is selected  
for recording/playback.  
Green  
A CF card is not inserted, the CF card slot is not currently  
selected, or the CF card is not being accessed.  
Indicator off  
Removing a CF card  
1 Wait until the access indicator for the card slot with the CF card to  
be removed is off ().  
2 Slide the CF card slot cover switch in the direction of the  
E/A mark ().  
• The CF card slot cover will open to the left (slot A) or to the right  
(slot B).  
3 Push the CF card release button ().  
• The release button partially pops out.  
CF card release  
button  
4 Push in the CF card release button to release the CF card ().  
5 Pull the CF card all the way out and close the CF card slot cover.  
IMPORTANT  
• Observe the following precautions while the CFj or CFl access  
indicator is illuminated in red. Failure to do so may result in permanent  
data loss.  
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.  
- Do not open the cover of the CF card slot being accessed.  
NOTES  
• If you set the [J Other Functions]  
[Media Access LED] function to  
[Off], the access indicators will not illuminate.  
       
Preparing Recording Media  
Inserting and Removing an SD Card  
1 Turn off the camcorder ().  
2 Open the SD card slot cover.  
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3 Insert the SD card straight, with the label facing the grip belt, all  
the way into the SD card slot until it clicks ().  
4 Close the SD card slot cover ().  
• Do not force the cover closed if the SD card is not correctly inserted.  
IMPORTANT  
• Observe the following precautions while the SD card access indicator is  
flashing. Failure to do so may result in permanent data loss.  
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.  
- Do not remove the SD card.  
Turn off the camcorder before inserting or removing an SD card.  
Inserting or removing the SD card with the camcorder on may result in  
permanent data loss.  
SD card access indicator  
• SD cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable.  
Inserting an SD card facing the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder. Be sure to insert  
the SD card as described in step 3.  
NOTES  
To remove the SD card: Push the SD card once to release it. When the SD card springs out, pull it all the  
way out.  
• If you set the [J Other Functions]  
[Media Access LED] function to [Off], the access indicators will not  
illuminate.  
Initializing the Recording Media  
[J Other Functions]  
The first time you use any recording media with this camcorder, initialize it  
first. You can also initialize recording media to permanently delete all the  
data it contains.  
[Initialization]  
When initializing an SD card, you can select quick initialization, which  
clears the file allocation table but does not physically erase the stored data, or complete initialization, which  
deletes all data completely.  
Operating modes:  
1 Open the [Initialization] submenu.  
[J Other Functions]  
[Initialization]  
2 Select [CF A], [CF B] or [SD Card] and then press SET.  
To initialize a CF card  
3 Select [OK] and then press SET.  
4 When the confirmation message appears, press SET.  
• The CF card is initialized and all the data it contains is erased.  
To initialize an SD card  
3 Select [Complete] (complete initialization) or [Quick] (quick initialization) and then press SET.  
       
Preparing Recording Media  
4 Select [OK] and then press SET.  
• If you are using the [Complete] initialization option, press SET 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.  
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IMPORTANT  
• Initializing the recording media will permanently erase all data, including clips with an e mark, protected  
photos, and custom picture information. Lost data cannot be recovered. Make sure you save important  
recordings in advance.  
• Depending on the SD card, the complete initialization may take up to a few minutes.  
NOTES  
• While recording on a CF card, you can initialize another CF card in the other CF card slot.  
Switching Between the CF Card Slots  
The camcorder features two CF card slots, CF card slot A (CFj) and CF  
card slot B (CFl). If both slots contain a CF card, you can switch between  
them as necessary.  
Operating modes:  
Press the SLOT SELECT button.  
• The access indicator of the selected CF card slot will illuminate in green.  
NOTES  
• If both CF card slots contain a CF card and you open the cover of the  
selected slot, the camcorder will automatically switch to the other slot.  
• You cannot use the SLOT SELECT button to switch between CF card  
slots while recording.  
Selecting the CF Card Recording Method  
The camcorder features two useful CF card recording methods, relay recording and double slot recording.  
Relay recording: This allows you to continue recording on another 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 B, and vice versa.  
Double slot recording: This records the same clip simultaneously to both CF cards, which is a convenient way to  
make a backup copy of your recording while you record.  
Operating modes:  
       
Preparing Recording Media  
To use relay recording  
[J Other Functions]  
[Relay Rec]  
[On]  
By default, this function is activated. If it has been deactivated, follow the  
procedure below to activate it.  
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1 Open the [Relay Rec] submenu.  
[J Other Functions]  
[Relay Rec]  
2 Select [On] and then press SET.  
To use double slot recording  
[J Other Functions]  
[Double Slot Rec]  
[Off]  
1 Open the [Double Slot Rec] submenu.  
[J Other Functions]  
[Double Slot Rec]  
2 Select [On] and then press SET.  
NOTES  
• When the bit rate is set to 50 Mbps (0 46) during slow motion  
recording, relay recording is not available.  
• If a CF card becomes full during double slot recording, recording on both cards will stop. On the other hand, if  
an error occurs with one of the cards, recording will continue on the other card.  
• Double slot recording cannot be used with relay recording or slow & fast motion recording.  
Checking the Available Recording Time  
When the camcorder is in  
mode, the screen indicates which CF card slot is in use and the available  
recording time (in minutes*) that remains on each CF card.  
On the [Media] status screen (0 158), you can check the available recording time, total space and used space  
of each recording media, and the available number of photos.  
* The approximate available recording time is based on the current bit rate.  
Recovering Data on the CF Card  
An error may occur with data on the CF card in cases such as turning off the camcorder while recording or  
removing the CF card while recording. In such case, you may be able to recover the data on the CF card.  
Operating modes:  
1 Insert the CF card with the data to be recovered into the camcorder.  
2 When the screen prompts you to recover the data, select [Yes] and then press SET.  
3 After the data is recovered, press SET when the confirmation message appears.  
NOTES  
• This procedure will delete clips shorter than 10 seconds in length. Additionally, up to 10 seconds will be  
deleted from the end of clips on the CF card.  
• In some cases, data may not be recovered, such as when the FAT32 file system is corrupted or the CF card is  
physically damaged.  
• While you are recording, you can recover data on the CF card that is not being recorded to.  
         
Recording  
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Recording Video  
This section explains the recording basics. Before you begin recording, make a test recording first to check if the  
camcorder operates correctly. Record for approximately 6 minutes at 50 Mbps (0 46). Should the camcorder  
fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (0 162).  
For details on recording audio, refer to Recording Audio (0 77).  
Operating modes:  
Lens cap  
Viewfinder  
Preparing to Record  
1 Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (0 23).  
2 Insert a CF card into a CF card slot (0 35).  
• Insert another CF card into the other CF card slot to use relay  
recording (0 39) or double slot recording (0 39).  
3 Remove the lens cap.  
4 Adjust the viewfinder.  
NOTES  
• The camcorder can add a user memo (0 82) to a clip as you record. It  
can be used to store information such as the clip name, camera operator  
and filming location. However, you must set the user memo before  
recording.  
• You can attach commercially available accessories to the handle by using the socket for 1/4" mounting  
screws.  
Recording  
1 Hold down the button on the d switch and move it to  
CAMERA.  
• The camcorder turns on in  
mode.  
mode and enters record pause  
• The access indicator for the CF card slot selected for recording  
illuminates in red and then changes to green.  
           
Recording Video  
2 Press the START/STOP button to begin recording.  
• Recording starts. The front and rear tally lamps illuminate and the  
recording indicator [NREC] appears on the screen.  
You can use the START/STOP button on the side grip or handle.  
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• When you use the wireless controller, press the START/STOP button  
and the record enable button simultaneously.  
3 Press the START/STOP button to pause the recording.  
• The clip* is recorded to the CF card and the camcorder enters record  
pause mode. The tally lamps will also go out.  
* “Clip” refers to one movie unit from the point you press the START/STOP button to start  
recording until you press again to pause the recording. You can also include custom  
picture settings (0 99) and metadata (0 82) with the clip.  
IMPORTANT  
• Observe the following precautions while the CFj or CFl access  
indicator is illuminated in red. Failure to do so may result in permanent  
data loss.  
- Do not open the CF card slot cover of the CF card slot being accessed and remove the CF card.  
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.  
• Be sure to save your recordings regularly (0 131), especially after making important recordings. Canon shall  
not be liable for any loss or corruption of data.  
NOTES  
• The START/STOP button on the handle has a lock lever to prevent accidental operation. Set the lock lever to  
R in cases such as when you do not want a recording inadvertently paused or do not plan to use the START/  
STOP button. Return the lever to its previous position to enable use of the START/STOP button again.  
• You can use the [J Other Functions]  
[Rec Review] setting (0 87) to review the last clip recorded.  
• If you set an assignable button to [Add e Mark] or [Add Z Mark] (0 97), you can press the button to add an  
e mark or Z mark to the last clip recorded.  
• You can use the [J Other Functions]  
[Clips]  
[Delete Last Clip] setting (0 153) to delete the last clip  
recorded. Alternatively, you can set an assignable button to [Delete Last Clip]. However, you cannot delete the  
last clip if double slot recording is on.  
b When you set the [J Other Functions]  
[SDI Rec Command] setting to [On] and you connect the  
camcorder to another device using the HD/SD SDI terminal, if you start or stop recording with the camcorder,  
the other device will also start or stop recording. For more details, visit your local Canon Web site.  
• The area around the tripod base may become hot after using the camcorder for an extended period of time.  
This is not a malfunction.  
 
Recording Video  
Recording in Full Auto Mode  
Move the CAMERA switch to FULL AUTO to change the camcorder to  
full auto mode. In full auto mode, the camcorder automatically sets the  
iris, gain, shutter speed, and white balance. The camcorder will  
continuously adjust the brightness and white balance automatically*. In  
full auto mode, however, the autofocus will not be turned on.  
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* The light metering mode (0 59) will be set to [Standard], the AE level (0 59) will be  
set to [ 0] and the AGC limit (0 54) will be set to [Off/24 dB].  
Locking Buttons  
Moving the CAMERA switch to R will lock the following buttons: IRIS,  
GAIN, SHUTTER, WB, S, AF/MF. Doing so will also lock the settings  
of the corresponding functions. This is useful in preventing settings from  
being changed due to inadvertently pressing one of the buttons.  
About Clips  
When the camcorder records a clip, it also assigns a 6-character clip  
name consisting of a 2-letter prefix and 4 numerals (for example, “AA0001”). The numerals increase every  
time a clip is recorded. You can set the initial clip name in advance using the [J Other Functions]  
[Clips]  
[Title Prefix] and [Number Setting] settings. You cannot change the clip name after the clip is recorded.  
The video file (stream) in a clip will be split approximately every 2 GB for clips with a long recording time. Even  
in such case, playback will be continuous.  
NOTES  
• If you are recording with two CF cards and the CF card you are using becomes full while recording, the clip  
will continue uninterrupted on the other CF card when relay recording (0 39) is activated. In such case,  
the recording will be recorded as separate clips.  
• If you record using the custom picture and metadata settings, those settings will be recorded with the clip.  
For more details, refer to Custom Picture Settings (0 99) and Using Metadata (0 82).  
     
Recording Video  
Onscreen Displays  
Refer to this section for an explanation of the various screen displays that appear in  
mode. You can use  
the custom display function (0 108) to display or hide most of the screen displays. Such screen displays are  
denoted with an asterisk (*).  
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1415 16 17 18  
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20  
31  
30  
29  
21  
28  
27 26 25  
24 23  
22  
When displaying the date and time:  
41  
40  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Remaining battery time* (0 44)  
23 Audio peak limiter (0 81)  
24 Image stabilizer* (0 53)/OIS lens shift (0 95)  
25 Shutter speed* (0 56)  
26 AE level* (0 59)  
Double slot recording (0 39)  
Recording operation* (0 44)  
Character recording* (0 107)  
Genlock (0 74)  
Time code* (0 70)  
Interval counter* (0 88)  
SD card status*  
27 Gain* (0 54)  
28 Aperture value* (0 58)  
29 White balance* (0 60)  
30 Full auto mode* (0 42)/  
Lock* (0 42)  
Bit rate/Resolution* (0 46)  
10 Frame rate* (0 46)  
31 Focus mode* (0 48)  
11 SDI recording command* (0 154)  
12 Output displays* (0 150)  
13 Wireless controller* (0 150)  
14 Object distance* (0 150)  
15 Conversion lens*  
16 Magnification* (0 50)  
17 Peaking* (0 49)  
18 Digital tele-converter* (0 146)  
19 User memo* (0 82)  
32 ND filter* (0 150)  
33 Custom picture* (0 99)  
34 Light metering mode* (0 59)  
35 Infrared mode, infrared light (0 93)  
36 Focal length guide (0 96)  
37 Zoom indicator* (0 63)  
38 Remaining recording time for double slot  
recording (0 39)  
39 CF card status/available recording time* (0 44)  
40 Exposure bar* (0 55)  
20 User bit* (0 73)  
21 Audio output channel* (0 129)  
22 Audio level meter (0 81)  
41 Date/time* (0 26)  
   
Recording Video  
NOTES  
• You can press the DISP. button to turn off most icons and displays.  
• When the A icon appears next to the white balance, aperture value, gain or shutter speed, it indicates that the  
setting is in auto mode.  
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1 Remaining battery time  
• The icon shows a rough estimate of the remaining charge as a percentage of the full charge of the battery  
pack. The remaining recording/playback time of the battery pack is displayed, in minutes, next to the  
icon.  
P Q R S U (in red).  
When U is displayed, replace the battery pack with a fully charged one.  
• Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used, the actual  
battery charge may not be indicated accurately.  
3 Recording operation  
NREC  
Recording  
STBY  
Record pause  
NINT REC  
INT STBY (INT flashes)  
NFRM REC  
NFRM STBY  
Interval recording  
Interval record pause  
Frame recording  
Frame record pause (after starting recording)  
FRM STBY (FRM flashes) Frame record pause (before starting recording)  
NS&F REC  
S&F STBY  
Slow & fast motion recording  
Slow & fast motion record pause  
NPRE REC  
PRE REC STBY  
Pre-recording (after pressing the START/STOP button)  
Pre-recording (before pressing the START/STOP button)  
14 Conversion lens  
• When the optional WD-H58W Wide-converter is attached to the camcorder, the Z icon will appear.  
When the optional TL-H58 Tele-converter is attached, the W icon will appear.  
38 CF card status/available recording time  
• The following indicates the CF card status.  
j/l Can record on CF card  
k/m No CF card or cannot record on CF card  
The CF card selected for recording is indicated with a A mark.  
       
Recording Video  
Power Save Mode  
Activate the power save mode to turn off the screen and reduce battery  
consumption. At the press of a button, the camcorder will immediately  
return to record pause mode.  
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1 Hold the POWER SAVE button pressed down for at least  
2 seconds.  
• The screen will turn off and the ON/OFF indicator will illuminate in  
orange.  
• During power save mode, the tally lamps will flash twice approximately  
every 3 seconds. The camcorder retains previous time code and  
camcorder settings.  
2 Press the POWER SAVE button to return the camcorder to record  
pause mode.  
   
Video Configuration: Bit Rate, Resolution and Frame Rate  
Video Configuration: Bit Rate, Resolution and Frame Rate  
Before you record, select the bit rate, resolution (frame size) and frame  
rate that best match your creative needs.  
[J Other Functions]  
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Operating modes:  
[Bit Rate/Resolution]  
[50 Mbps 1920x1080]  
1 Open the [Bit Rate/Resolution] submenu to set the bit rate and  
resolution.  
[J Other Functions]  
[Bit Rate/Resolution]  
[J Other Functions]  
[Frame Rate]  
[60i]  
2 Select the desired option and then press SET.  
• The selected bit rate and resolution will appear on the right side of the  
screen.  
3 Open the [Frame Rate] submenu to set the frame rate.  
[J Other Functions]  
[Frame Rate]  
4 Select the desired option and then press SET.  
• The selected frame rate will appear on the right side of the screen.  
NOTES  
• For details on the signal output from each terminal, refer to Video Output Configuration (0 124).  
Available bit rate, resolution and frame rate settings  
Frame rate  
Bit rate*  
Resolution  
60i  
N
60P  
30P  
N
N
N
N
24P  
N
N
N
N
1920 x 1080  
1280 x 720  
1920 x 1080  
1280 x 720  
50 Mbps  
(CBR 4:2:2)  
N
N
35 Mbps  
(VBR 4:2:0)  
N
25 Mbps  
(CBR 4:2:0)  
1440 x 1080  
N
N
N
* The first line indicates the bit rate (in Mbps); the second line indicates in parentheses whether the bit rate is constant (CBR) or  
variable (VBR), and the color sampling.  
   
Custom Button and Dial  
Custom Button and Dial  
You can assign to the CUSTOM button and dial one of several frequently  
used functions. You can then adjust the selected function using the  
CUSTOM button and dial, without having to access the menu.  
The functions that can be assigned to the CUSTOM button differ  
depending on whether the camcorder is in Infrared mode.  
[J Other Functions]  
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[Custom Key/Dial]  
Operating modes:  
1 Open the [Custom Key/Dial] submenu.  
[J Other Functions]  
[Custom Key/Dial]  
2 Select [Normal] or [Infrared] and then press SET.  
• [Normal] refers to when the camcorder is not in Infrared mode.  
3 Select the desired option and then press SET.  
• If you selected [Normal], [IR Light] will not be an available option. If you  
selected [Infrared], [Iris(ND)] and [Face AF] will not be available options.  
Options  
[Iris(ND)]:  
[Face AF]:  
[IR Light]:  
Aperture adjustment (0 58). Press the CUSTOM button to toggle between manual and  
automatic aperture adjustment and turn the dial to adjust the aperture.  
Face autofocus (0 51). Press the CUSTOM button to toggle between the [Face AF] settings  
([Face Pri.], [Face Only], [Off]) and turn the dial to change the main subject.  
Infrared light (0 93). If [l Camera Setup]  
[Infrared]  
[Light] is set to [Toggle], press the  
CUSTOM button to turn the infrared light on/off.  
[Headphone Volume]: Headphone volume (0 114). Turn the CUSTOM dial to adjust the headphone volume.  
[Tele-converter]:  
Digital tele-converter (0 146). Press the CUSTOM button to turn the digital tele-converter on/  
off and turn the dial to select 1.5x, 3x or 6x.  
[Off]:  
Use this setting if you do not intend to use the CUSTOM button or dial.  
NOTES  
To open the option menu, you can hold down the CUSTOM button for at least 2 seconds instead of the  
procedure above.  
   
Adjusting the Focus  
Adjusting the Focus  
This camcorder features the following two methods for adjusting the focus.  
Manual focus (MF): Use the manual ring to adjust the focus. You can use the peaking and magnification  
functions to help you focus more accurately.  
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Autofocus (AF): The camcorder continuously adjusts the focus automatically. When using autofocus, you can  
select Instant AF, Medium AF or Normal AF mode. You can also use the manual ring.  
Operating modes:  
Manual Focus Mode  
Turn the manual ring to manually adjust the focus. The faster you turn the manual ring, the more quickly you can  
focus on your subject.  
1 Move the manual ring switch to FOCUS.  
• If [MF] appears on the bottom left of the screen, the camcorder is in  
manual focus mode. Skip to step 3. If A appears instead, the  
camcorder is in autofocus mode. Proceed to step 2.  
2 Press the AF/MF button.  
3 Turn the manual ring to adjust the focus.  
       
Adjusting the Focus  
NOTES  
• Using the subject distance display on the screen:  
- When the camcorder switches out of autofocus mode or when you adjust the focus with the manual ring,  
the approximate subject distance is displayed on the screen for approximately 3 seconds.  
- Use the subject distance display as an estimate; when the distance reading is not considered very precise  
for a particular zoom range, it will be displayed in gray.  
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- [f] indicates infinity focus and [f–] indicates over infinity focus.  
- You can change the units of distance between meters and feet using the [J Other Functions]  
Function] [Obj. Dist. Unit] setting (0 107).  
[Custom  
- The correct subject distance will not be displayed when the optional WD-H58W Wide-converter or TL-H58  
Tele-converter is attached.  
• You can use the manual ring to adjust the focus while you are operating the zoom. When the camcorder is  
initially in autofocus mode, it will return to autofocus mode after you manually adjust the focus.  
• You can set the response sensitivity of the manual ring using the [J Other Functions]  
[Custom Function]  
[F. Ring Control] setting (0 107).  
• If you focus manually and then leave the camcorder with the power turned on, the focus on the subject may  
be lost after a while. This possible slight shift in focus is a result of the internal temperature rising in the  
camcorder and lens. Check the focus before resuming shooting.  
Using the Focus Assistance Functions  
In order to focus more accurately, you can use two focus assistance functions – peaking, which creates a clearer  
contrast by emphasizing the outlines of the subject, and magnifying, which enlarges the image on the screen.  
You can use both functions simultaneously for greater effect.  
You can also use the [J Other Functions]  
[Custom Function]  
[F. Assist. B&W] setting (0 107) to switch  
the screen to black & white while using the focus assistance functions.  
Peaking  
[M LCD/VF Setup]  
The camcorder offers two peaking levels. Select the level before activating  
peaking.  
[Select]  
(under [Peaking])  
1 Open the [Select] submenu (under [Peaking]) to select the peaking level.  
[M LCD/VF Setup]  
[Select] (under [Peaking])  
[Peaking 1]  
2 Select the desired level and then press SET.  
3 Open the [Peaking] submenu.  
[M LCD/VF Setup]  
[Peaking]  
[M LCD/VF Setup]  
[Peaking]  
4 Select [On] and then press SET.  
• The peaking icon (a or b) appears and the outlines in the  
image will be emphasized.  
[Off]  
NOTES  
• Peaking appears only on the camcorder screen. It will not appear on an external monitor connected to the camcorder.  
• Peaking will not affect your recordings.  
• You can set the color, gain and frequency of the two peaking levels independently of each other.  
• When you are adjusting the focus, you can use the [J Other Functions]  
[WFM (LCD)]  
[Edge Monitor]  
setting (0 85) to help you focus even more accurately.  
• If you set an assignable button to [Peaking] (  
0
97), you can press the button to activate the selected peaking level.  
     
Adjusting the Focus  
Magnification  
Press the MAGN. button.  
i appears on the bottom of the screen and the center of the screen is  
magnified approximately 2 times*.  
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• Press the button again to cancel the function.  
* The magnification that appears on the LCD screen and on the viewfinder screen is  
different. The magnification also differs based on the video configuration.  
NOTES  
• Magnification appears only on the camcorder screen. It will not appear  
on an external monitor connected to the camcorder.  
• Magnification will not affect your recordings.  
Autofocus Mode  
The camcorder uses the TTL autofocus system and continuously adjusts the focus on the subject in the center  
of the screen. The focusing range is 2 cm (0.8 in.; at full wide-angle, measured from the front of the lens barrel) to  
f.  
During autofocus mode, you can turn the manual ring to focus manually. When you stop turning the ring, the  
camcorder returns to autofocus mode. This is useful in situations such as when focusing on a subject on the  
other side of a window.  
Press the AF/MF button.  
A appears on the bottom left of the screen.  
Setting the Autofocus Mode  
[l Camera Setup]  
You can select how the camcorder focuses during autofocus mode.  
[AF Mode]  
1 Open the autofocus [Speed] submenu.  
[l Camera Setup]  
[AF Mode]  
[Speed]  
[Speed]  
[Instant]  
2 Select the desired option and then press SET.  
         
Adjusting the Focus  
Options  
[Instant]:  
Sets the autofocus mode to Instant AF. The focus is adjusted at the highest speed. This mode is useful  
even when recording in very bright or low-light surroundings. This mode uses both the TTL system and  
external sensor for focusing.  
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[Medium]: Sets the autofocus mode to Medium AF. The camcorder focuses more smoothly on the subject than when  
using the [Instant] setting.  
[Normal]:  
Sets the autofocus mode to Normal AF. The autofocus adjustment is made at a stable speed.  
NOTES  
• When recording in bright surroundings, the camcorder closes down the aperture. This may cause the picture  
to appear blurred and is more noticeable toward the wide-angle end of the zoom range. In such case, set the  
[l Camera Setup]  
[ND Filter] setting (0 145) to [Automatic].  
• When you attach the optional WD-H58W Wide-converter or TL-H58 Tele-converter to the camcorder, the  
[Instant] and [Medium] settings are not available.  
• Autofocus takes longer to focus when the frame rate is set to [30P] or [24P] than when it is set to [60i].  
• When recording under dark conditions, the focusing range narrows and the picture may appear blurred.  
• Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects or in the following cases. In such case, focus manually.  
- Reflective surfaces  
- Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines  
- Fast moving subjects  
- Through dirty or wet windows  
- Night scenes  
Detecting and Focusing On Faces  
[l Camera Setup]  
The camcorder can detect a persons face during autofocus mode,  
automatically focus on it, and even track it if the person moves. When  
there are a number of people in the picture, one person (with the white  
[AF Mode]  
face detection frame) will be determined to be the main subject and the  
camcorder will focus on that persons face.  
[Face AF]  
1 Open the [Face AF] submenu.  
[l Camera Setup] [AF Mode]  
[Off]  
[Face AF]  
2 Select the desired option and then press SET.  
3 Set an assignable button to [Select Face] (0 97).  
4 Point the camcorder at the subject.  
• If there is more than one person in the picture, the camcorder will automatically select one person it  
determines is the main subject. The camcorder will indicate the main subject with a white face detection  
frame and other faces with gray frames.  
To change the main subject when there is more than one person, press the assignable button set to [Select  
Face] (0 97) or set [J Other Functions]  
[Custom Key/Dial]  
[Normal] to [Face AF] (0 47) and turn  
the CUSTOM dial.  
   
Adjusting the Focus  
Options  
[Face Pri.]8:  
This sets the camcorder to face priority autofocus. If the camcorder detects the subjects face, the  
camcorder focuses on and tracks it. When there is no face detected, the camcorder focuses on the  
subject at the center of the screen.  
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[Face Only]9: If the camcorder detects the subjects face, the camcorder focuses on and tracks it. Unlike the [Face  
Pri.] setting, when there is no face detected, the camcorder is set to manual focus.  
[Off]:  
Use this setting if you do not intend to use [Face AF].  
NOTES  
• The camcorder may mistakenly detect the faces of non-human subjects. In such case, turn face detection off.  
• In certain cases, faces may not be detected correctly. Typical examples include:  
- Faces extremely small, large, dark or bright in relation to the overall picture.  
- Faces that are turned to the side, at a diagonal or partially hidden.  
• Face detection cannot be used in the following cases:  
- When the shutter speed used is slower than 1/30 (1/24 if the frame rate is set to [24P]).  
- When using slow & fast motion recording mode and the shooting frame rate is set to less than 24P.  
- When [J Other Functions]  
[Custom Function]  
[Scan Reverse Rec] is set to an option other than [Off].  
- When Infrared mode is on.  
• When a subjects face is detected, the camcorder adds an event mark to that frame. You can then use the  
supplied Canon XF Utility software to search for event marks in a clip.  
• If you set an assignable button to [Face AF] (0 97) or set the CUSTOM button and dial to [Face AF] (0 47),  
you can press the button to toggle between [Face Pri.], [Face Only] and [Off].  
Focus Limit and Macro Shooting  
[l Camera Setup]  
By default, the camcorders focus range allows macro shooting. You can  
activate the focus limit to restrict the focus range. The focus range 2 cm  
(0.8 in.; at full wide-angle) to f is limited to 60 cm (2 ft.) to f  
[Focus Limit]  
(throughout the entire zoom range).  
[Off]  
1 Open the [Focus Limit] submenu.  
[l Camera Setup]  
[Focus Limit]  
2 Select [On] and then press SET.  
• Select [Off] to enable macro shooting.  
NOTES  
• If you set an assignable button to [Focus Limit] (0 97), you can press the button to activate the focus limit.  
   
Image Stabilizer  
Image Stabilizer  
Use the image stabilizer to compensate for camcorder shake in order to  
achieve steadier shots. There are 3 methods of image stabilization; select  
the method that best suits your needs.  
[l Camera Setup]  
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[OIS Functions]  
[Img Stab.]  
Dynamic IS P: Dynamic IS compensates for a higher degree of  
camcorder shake, such as when shooting while walking, and is more  
effective as the zoom approaches full wide angle.  
Standard IS O: Standard IS compensates for a lower degree of  
camcorder shake, such as when shooting while remaining stationary, and is suitable for shooting natural-looking  
scenes.  
Powered IS Q: Powered IS is most effective when you are stationary and zooming in on far subjects using high  
zoom ratios (the more you approach the telephoto end). This mode is not suitable for tilting and panning shots.  
Dynamic IS and Standard IS are activated using the camera menu. Powered IS is activated using an assignable  
button.  
To activate Dynamic IS or Standard IS  
Operating modes:  
1 Open the [OIS Functions] submenu.  
[l Camera Setup]  
[OIS Functions]  
2 Select [Img Stab.] and then press SET.  
• Select [Off] to turn off image stabilization.  
3 Open the [Image Stabilizer] submenu.  
[l Camera Setup]  
[Image Stabilizer]  
4 Select [Dynamic] or [Standard] and then press SET.  
• The icon of the selected mode appears on the bottom of the screen.  
To activate Powered IS  
By default, assignable button 1 is set to [Powered IS]. Press the button to  
activate Powered IS. The Powered IS icon (Q) appears on the bottom of  
the screen.  
NOTES  
• If you set an assignable button to [Img Stab.] (0 97), you can press the  
button to turn the selected image stabilization method on or off.  
• If the degree of camcorder shake is too high, the image stabilizer may  
not be able to fully compensate.  
• When you are using [Dynamic] mode, the edges of the picture may be  
adversely affected (such as ghosting, artifacts and dark areas) when  
compensating for a high degree of camcorder shake.  
• When the camcorder is mounted on a tripod, turn off image stabilization.  
• You can activate Powered IS even when image stabilization is turned off.  
     
Gain  
Gain  
The gain control adjusts the level of the video signal generated depending on the lighting and shooting  
conditions. You can select automatic or manual gain control.  
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Operating modes:  
Automatic Gain Control (AGC)  
The camcorder automatically adjusts the gain based on the subjects brightness. If manual gain control is  
activated, follow the procedure below to activate automatic gain control.  
Press the GAIN button repeatedly until the A icon appears next to  
the gain value on the screen.  
• When you set the camcorder to full auto mode (0 42), automatic gain  
control will be activated.  
Setting the Gain Limit (AGC Limit)  
When the AGC switch is set to ON, you can activate the gain limit to  
prevent the camcorder from setting a level higher than a preset limit  
between 3 dB and 21 dB.  
1 Open the [AGC Limit] submenu.  
[l Camera Setup]  
[AGC Limit]  
2 Select the desired level and then press SET.  
Available Gain Limits  
[l Camera Setup]  
[AGC Limit]  
Off/24 dB  
21 dB  
18 dB  
15 dB  
12 dB  
9 dB  
6 dB  
3 dB  
NOTES  
• When you set the camcorder to full auto mode (0 42), [AGC Limit] will  
[Off/24 dB]  
be set to [Off/24 dB].  
         
Gain  
Manual Gain Control  
You can manually adjust the gain of the 3 preset gain levels (L: low, M: middle, H: high). Each level can be set  
independently. You can also fine-tune the gain in 0.5 dB increments.  
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Assigning Gain Values  
[l Camera Setup]  
You can assign separate gain values to the L, M and H preset levels.  
Then, you can activate the desired gain level using the GAIN button.  
[Gain]  
1 Open the [Gain] submenu.  
[L 0.0 dB]  
[M 6.0 dB]  
[H 12.0 dB]  
[l Camera Setup]  
[Gain]  
2 Select [L], [M] or [H] and then press SET.  
3 Select the desired gain level.  
To fine-tune the gain, select [Fine Tuning] and then select the desired  
gain level.  
• Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set other preset levels, as necessary.  
Available Gain Levels  
Setting  
Description  
-6.0 dB, -3.0 dB  
0.0 dB  
For the lowest noise recording when recording indoor, low-light or low-contrast scenes.  
For lifelike night scenes or scenes under artificial lighting.  
3.0 dB, 6.0 dB, 12.0 dB, 18.0 dB, 24.0 dB, 33.0 dB Increases the brightness in indoor or low-light scenes that are especially dark.  
[Fine Tuning] (0.0 to 24.0 dB)  
Select [Fine Tuning] to adjust the gain in 0.5 dB increments.  
Applying the Assigned Gain Level  
Press the GAIN button.  
• Each time you press the button, the gain will change in the following  
sequence: AGC L M H. The camcorders gain level will change  
accordingly.  
Exposure Bar  
00 00 00 00  
I.AF  
CH1/CH2  
CH1  
A5000 K  
F1.8  
-dB 40 30 20 10  
CH2  
0
L0. 0 dB  
1/60  
Exposure bar  
When the gain and aperture are set to manual and the shutter speed is  
not set to auto, the exposure bar will appear on the screen. The  
exposure bar indicates the approximate exposure adjustment within a  
range of 2 EV. Beyond this range, the indicator will flash.  
NOTES  
• When you select high gain levels, the picture may flicker slightly. The 33.0 dB gain level in particular, allows you  
to shoot video with a higher sensitivity but is more prone to the appearance of noise and artifacts (white dots,  
vertical streaks or blocking).  
• You can use the [J Other Functions]  
[Custom Function]  
[Shockless Gain] setting (0 107) for a smooth  
transition when changing the gain.  
     
Shutter Speed  
Shutter Speed  
Set the shutter speed based on the recording conditions. For example, you may want to set slower shutter  
speeds in darker environments. The camcorder offers the following 6 modes.  
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Operating modes:  
Off: The camcorder uses a standard shutter speed based on the frame rate.  
Automatic ([Automatic]): The camcorder automatically adjusts the shutter speed based on the pictures  
brightness. This mode is not available during slow & fast motion recording mode. In this mode, the A icon will  
appear on the screen next to the shutter speed.  
Speed ([Speed]): Allows you to set the shutter speed (in fractions of a second).  
Angle ([Angle]): You can set the shutter angle to determine the shutter speed.  
Clear scan ([Clear Scan]): Set the frequency in order to record CRT computer monitors without displaying black  
bands or flicker on the screen.  
Slow shutter ([Slow]): You can set slower shutter speeds to obtain brighter recordings in places with insufficient  
lighting. This mode is not available during slow & fast motion recording mode.  
Available Shutter Speeds  
The available shutter speeds vary depending on the frame rate.  
Frame rate  
30P  
Shutter speed  
mode  
60i  
24P  
Off1  
1/60  
1/30  
1/24  
Auto2  
1/60 to 1/500  
1/30 to 1/500  
1/24 to 1/500  
Speed  
1/60, 1/75, 1/90, 1/100, 1/120, 1/150, 1/30, 1/34, 1/40, 1/48, 1/50, 1/60,  
1/24, 1/25, 1/30, 1/34, 1/40, 1/48,  
1/50, 1/60, 1/75, 1/90, 1/100, 1/120,  
1/150, 1/180, 1/210, 1/250, 1/300,  
1/360, 1/420, 1/500, 1/600, 1/720,  
1/840, 1/1000, 1/1200, 1/1400,  
1/1700, 1/2000  
1/180, 1/210, 1/250, 1/300, 1/360,  
1/420, 1/500, 1/600, 1/720, 1/840,  
1/1000, 1/1200, 1/1400, 1/1700,  
1/2000  
1/75, 1/90, 1/100, 1/120, 1/150,  
1/180, 1/210, 1/250, 1/300, 1/360,  
1/420, 1/500, 1/600, 1/720, 1/840,  
1/1000, 1/1200, 1/1400, 1/1700,  
1/2000  
Angle  
360°, 240°, 216°, 180°, 120°, 90°,  
60°, 45°, 30°, 22.5°, 15°, 11.25°  
360°, 240°, 216°, 180°, 120°, 108°, 360°, 345.6°, 288°, 240°, 180°,  
90°, 60°, 45°, 30°, 22.5°, 15°, 11.25° 172.8°, 144°, 120°, 90°, 86.4°, 72°,  
60°, 45°, 30°, 22.5°, 15°, 11.25°  
Clear scan  
59.94 Hz to 251.13 Hz  
1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30  
1/60 to 1/100  
29.97Hz to 251.13 Hz  
1/4, 1/8, 1/15  
23.97 Hz to 251.13 Hz  
1/3, 1/6, 1/12  
Slow shutter2  
Infrared mode  
Slow shutter  
1/30 to 1/100  
1/24 to 1/100  
during Infrared 1/30 to 1/100  
mode2  
1/15 to 1/100  
1/12 to 1/100  
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During slow & fast motion recording mode, the shutter speed will be based on the  
selected shooting frame rate.  
Not available during slow & fast motion recording mode.  
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Shutter Speed  
Changing the Shutter Speed Mode  
[l Camera Setup]  
1 Open the [Shutter] submenu.  
[l Camera Setup]  
[Shutter]  
[Shutter]  
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2 Select the desired mode and then press SET.  
[Automatic]  
3 Close the menu and then press the SHUTTER button.  
• If you selected [Automatic], the shutter speed mode is set to  
automatic and you do not need to perform the rest of the procedure.  
• The shutter speed on the screen appears highlighted in orange.  
4 Use the joystick to adjust the shutter speed.  
• For [Clear Scan], adjust the frequency so that black bands do not  
appear.  
5 Press SET.  
• The orange frame will disappear. The selected setting and shutter  
speed mode will be set.  
To set the shutter speed mode to off, press the SHUTTER button  
again.  
Using Slow Shutter Mode  
When recording in dark surroundings, you can obtain a brighter picture  
by using slow shutter mode. You can also use this mode when you  
wish to add certain effects to your recordings, such as blurring the  
background during panning shots or recording a moving subject with  
an afterimage trail.  
• Image quality may not be as good as when using faster shutter  
speeds in brighter surroundings.  
• Autofocus may not work well.  
NOTES  
• When you record under bright conditions using automatic aperture control, the camcorder closes down the  
aperture. This may cause the picture to appear blurred. To prevent this, set the shutter speed to  
1/100 or faster.  
• When you set the camcorder to full auto mode (0 42), the shutter speed mode will be set to auto (except in  
slow & fast motion recording mode).  
• When the gain and aperture are set to manual and the shutter speed is not set to auto, the exposure bar will  
appear on the screen (0 55).  
Flicker Reduction  
[l Camera Setup]  
When recording under artificial light sources such as fluorescent, mercury  
or halogen lamps, the screen may flicker depending on the shutter speed.  
To avoid the flicker, select speed mode and set the shutter speed to  
[Flicker Reduction]  
1/50* or 1/100 (or an equivalent value in angle mode). Alternatively, you  
can perform the following procedure to have the camcorder automatically  
[Off]  
detect and reduce flicker.  
* Available depending on the frame rate.  
1 Open the [Flicker Reduction] submenu.  
[l Camera Setup]  
[Flicker Reduction]  
2 Select [Automatic] and then press SET.  
       
Adjusting the Aperture  
Adjusting the Aperture  
You can affect the brightness of your recordings or change the depth of field by adjusting the aperture. Increase  
the aperture value (F8) so that objects that are close and far away will be in focus. You can have the camcorder  
adjust the aperture automatically or you can manually adjust it to give you more control over your recording.  
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Operating modes:  
Automatic Aperture Control  
The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture based on the brightness  
of the subject. If manual aperture control is activated, follow the procedure  
below to activate automatic aperture control.  
Press the IRIS button.  
• The A icon appears next to the aperture value on the screen.  
• When you set the camcorder to full auto mode (0 42), the camcorder  
automatically controls the aperture.  
Manual Aperture Control  
When automatic aperture control is not activated, follow the procedure  
below to adjust the aperture manually.  
1 Move the manual ring switch to IRIS(ND).  
• Alternatively, you can use the CUSTOM dial to manually adjust the  
aperture (0 47).  
2 Turn the manual ring to adjust the aperture.  
• The f-number displayed on the screen will be in 1/4-stop increments.  
Available aperture settings  
F1.8  
F4.8  
F2.0  
F5.2  
F2.2  
F5.6  
F2.4  
F6.2  
F2.6  
F6.7  
F2.8  
F7.3  
F3.2  
F8.0 F8.7* F9.5* F10* F11*  
CLOSE*  
[Custom Function]  
F3.4  
F3.7  
F4.0  
F4.4  
F12* F14* F15* F16* F17* F19* F21* F22*  
* Can be selected only when the [J Other Functions]  
[Iris Limit] setting is set to [Off].  
NOTES  
• If you set [l Camera Setup]  
[ND Filter] to [Automatic], the ND filter will activate automatically depending  
on the recording conditions.  
• When the gain and aperture are set to manual and the shutter speed is not set to auto, the exposure bar will  
appear on the screen (0 55).  
• You can use the [J Other Functions]  
[Custom Function]  
[Iris Limit] setting (0 107) to prevent the  
aperture from closing below the diffraction limit of the lens (F8.0). When it is on, the maximum aperture value is  
[F8.0]. When it is off, you can fully close the aperture but aperture values that exceed the diffraction limit will  
appear in gray. Using aperture values displayed in gray will cause diffraction blur.  
             
Adjusting the Aperture  
• When you set the aperture value manually, it is not retained if you activate automatic aperture control  
(excluding full auto mode). The aperture value set automatically by the camcorder will be retained when you  
switch back to manual aperture control.  
• If the built-in ND filter is activated, the picture may become dark when you set a high aperture value. In such  
case, set the ND filter to [Off] and readjust the aperture.  
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• You can use the [J Other Functions]  
the direction of the adjustment when you turn the manual ring.  
You can set the [J Other Functions] [Custom Function]  
[Custom Function]  
[I. Ring Direction] setting (0 107) to change  
[ZR-2000 AE Shift] setting (0 107) to [Iris] to  
change the aperture value using the AE SHIFT dial on the optional ZR-2000 Zoom Remote Controller.  
Adjusting the AE Level  
[l Camera Setup]  
Use the AE shift control to adjust AE level in order to darken or lighten the  
image. You can select from 15 AE levels.  
[AE Shift]  
1 Open the [AE Shift] submenu.  
[l Camera Setup] [AE Shift]  
[ 0]  
2 Select an AE level and then press SET.  
Available AE Levels  
+2.0 +1.5 +1.25 +1.0 +0.75 +0.5 +0.25  
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-0.25 -0.5 -0.75 -1.0 -1.25 -1.5  
-2.0  
NOTES  
• You cannot adjust the AE level if the camcorder is set to full auto mode (0 42).  
• You can set the [J Other Functions] [Custom Function] [ZR-2000 AE Shift] setting (0 107) to [AE Shift]  
to adjust the AE level using the AE SHIFT dial on the optional ZR-2000 Zoom Remote Controller.  
Setting the Light Metering Mode  
[l Camera Setup]  
Select the light metering mode to match the recording conditions. This will  
ensure that your subject will have a more suitable exposure level.  
[Light Metering]  
[Standard]  
1 Open the [Light Metering] submenu.  
[l Camera Setup]  
[Light Metering]  
2 Select the desired option and then press SET.  
• The icon of the selected mode appears on the left side of the screen.  
Options  
[Backlight] K:  
[Standard]:  
Suitable when recording backlit scenes.  
Averages the light metered from the entire screen, giving more weight to the subject in the center.  
Use this option when recording a scene in which only a certain part of the picture is lit.  
[Spotlight] J:  
NOTES  
• When you set the camcorder to full auto mode (0 42), [Light Metering] will be set to [Standard].  
• If you set an assignable button to [Backlight] or [Spotlight] (0 97), you can press the button to change the  
light metering mode.  
       
White Balance  
White Balance  
The camcorder uses an electronic white balance process to calibrate the picture for accurate color display under  
different lighting conditions. There are 4 methods of setting the white balance.  
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Auto white balance: The camcorder automatically adjusts the white balance to the optimal level.  
Preset white balance: Set the white balance to either [Daylight] (5,400 K) or [Tungsten] (3,200 K).  
Set color temperature: Allows you to set the color temperature between 2,000 K and 15,000 K.  
Custom white balance: You can use a white object to measure the white balance and set it to one of two preset  
positions.  
When recording under fluorescent lights, we recommend using auto white balance or setting the custom white  
balance.  
Operating modes:  
NOTES  
• The settings in the [Custom Picture]  
over the white balance settings.  
[Color Matrix] and [White Balance] settings (0 99) take precedence  
Auto White Balance  
The camcorder constantly adjusts the white balance automatically to  
achieve an optimal level. The camcorder will adjust the white balance if the  
light source changes.  
Press the WB button.  
• The A icon appears next to the color temperature on the screen. If  
another icon appears or no icons appear, press the button again until the  
A icon appears.  
• When you set the camcorder to full auto mode (0 42), auto white  
balance mode will be activated.  
NOTES  
• Custom white balance may provide better results in the following cases:  
- Changing lighting conditions  
- Close-ups  
- Subjects in a single color (sky, sea or forest)  
- Under mercury lamps and certain types of fluorescent lights  
Preset White Balance  
[l Camera Setup]  
[White Balance]  
[Daylight]  
The camcorder comes preset with outdoor (daylight: 5,400 K) and indoor  
(incandescent light: 3,200 K) settings. You can fine tune the setting after  
selecting it.  
1 Open the [White Balance] submenu.  
[l Camera Setup]  
[White Balance]  
2 Select the desired option and then press SET.  
           
White Balance  
3 Close the menu and then press the WB button.  
• Press the button repeatedly until the icon of the desired setting appears in the lower left of the screen.  
Options  
[Daylight] H: Suitable for recording scenes such as sunrises/sunsets, fireworks or night scenes.  
[Tungsten] I: Suitable for recording scenes such as at a party with changing lighting conditions or scenes under  
studio lighting or sodium lamps.  
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[Kelvin]:  
Allows you to set the color temperature value (0 61).  
Fine-tuning the Preset White Balance  
You can fine-tune the [Daylight] and [Tungsten] settings within a range of  
-9 to 9.  
1 Press the S button.  
• The white balance icon on the screen is highlighted in orange.  
2 Select the desired adjustment level with the joystick.  
3 Press the S button.  
• The white balance icon will no longer be highlighted in orange. The  
adjustment level will appear next to the icon.  
Setting the Color Temperature  
[l Camera Setup]  
[White Balance]  
[Daylight]  
The following procedure allows you to specify the color temperature  
between 2,000 K and 15,000 K in 100 K increments.  
1 Open the [White Balance] submenu.  
[l Camera Setup]  
[White Balance]  
2 Select [Kelvin] and then press SET.  
3 Close the menu and then press the S button.  
• If auto white balance is activated, press the WB button and then press  
the S button.  
• The displayed color temperature appears highlighted in orange.  
4 Select the desired color temperature with the joystick and then  
press the S button.  
• The color temperature will be set and the displayed color temperature  
will no longer be highlighted in orange.  
   
White Balance  
Custom White Balance  
You can store two custom white balance settings in the camcorder for  
future use.  
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1 Press the WB button to select the F A or F B custom setting.  
• The F A or F B appears next to the color temperature on the  
screen. If another icon appears or no icon appears, press the button  
again until the desired icon appears.  
2 Point the camcorder at a white object so that it fills the whole  
screen.  
• Use the same lighting conditions you plan to use when recording.  
3 Press the S button.  
• The F A or F B icon will flash quickly.  
• Make sure the white object fills the screen until the procedure is  
completed.  
• After the icon stops flashing, the procedure is completed. The setting is retained even if you turn off the  
camcorder.  
NOTES  
• Set the [l Camera Setup]  
[Tele-converter] setting (0 146) to [Off] in advance.  
• Readjust the custom white balance if the light source changes.  
• Very rarely and depending on the light source, F may keep flashing (it will change to a slow flashing). The  
result will still be better than with the auto white balance.  
 
Zooming  
Zooming  
You can operate the zoom (up to 10x) using the zoom rocker on the side grip or the one on the handle. You can  
also use the manual ring or the zoom buttons on the wireless controller. For zooms with a gradual start and/or  
stop, use soft zoom control (0 66).  
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You can also use the [l Camera Setup]  
[Tele-converter] setting to increase the focal length by a factor of  
approximately 1.5, 3 or 6.* Alternatively, you can set an assignable button to [Tele-converter] (0 97) or set  
[J Other Functions]  
[Custom Key/Dial] to [Tele-converter] (0 47) to activate the digital tele-converter.  
* The image is digitally processed, so the image resolution may deteriorate.  
Operating modes:  
Using the Manual Ring  
Move the manual ring switch to ZOOM and then turn the manual  
ring.  
• When you operate the zoom, a zoom indicator* will appear on the screen  
that shows the approximate zoom position.  
* You can use the [J Other Functions]  
[Custom Function]  
[Zoom Indicator] setting  
(0 107) to set the zoom indicator to a numerical display.  
NOTES  
• If you turn the manual ring too quickly, the camcorder may not be able to  
zoom immediately. In such case, the camcorder will zoom after you finish  
turning the manual ring.  
Using the Zoom Rockers, Wireless Controller or  
Optional Remote Control  
When you operate the zoom, a zoom indicator* will appear on the screen that shows the approximate zoom  
position.  
* You can use the [J Other Functions]  
[Custom Function]  
[Zoom Indicator] setting (0 107) to set the zoom indicator to a  
numerical display.  
           
Zooming  
Using the Grip Zoom Rocker  
Use the functions in the [l Camera Setup]  
[Zoom] submenus to set  
the zoom speed. When you select a constant zoom speed, set one of 16  
constant speeds (1 is the slowest, 16 the fastest). With a variable zoom  
speed, press gently for a slow zoom; press harder for faster zooms.  
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Move the zoom rocker toward Q to zoom out (wide-angle) and  
toward P to zoom in (telephoto).  
Setting the Zoom Speed  
Refer to the following table for approximate zoom speeds of the entire  
zoom range (end to end).  
[l Camera Setup]  
[Zoom]  
1 Open the zoom [Speed Level] submenu.  
[Speed Level]  
[Normal]  
[l Camera Setup]  
[Zoom]  
[Speed Level]  
2 Select [Fast], [Normal] or [Slow] and then press SET.  
3 Open the [Grip Rocker] submenu.  
[l Camera Setup]  
[Zoom]  
[Grip Rocker]  
4 Select [Constant] or [Variable] and then press SET.  
[l Camera Setup]  
[Zoom]  
[Grip Rocker]  
[Variable]  
To set the speed level for [Constant]  
[l Camera Setup]  
[Zoom]  
5 Open the grip rocker [Constant Speed] submenu.  
[l Camera Setup]  
[Zoom]  
[Constant Speed]  
6 Select the desired level and then press SET.  
[Constant Speed 8]  
Approximate zoom speeds (grip zoom rocker)  
[Speed Level] setting  
[Normal]  
[Grip Rocker]  
setting  
[Constant Speed]  
setting  
[Slow]  
4 min. 45 sec.  
4 sec.  
[Fast]  
1 min.  
[1] (slowest)  
[16] (fastest)  
3 min.  
[Constant]  
[Variable]  
3 sec.  
2 sec.*  
4 sec. to 4 min. 45 sec.  
3 sec. to 3 min.  
2 sec.* to 1 min.  
* When the zoom speed is too fast (approximately 2 seconds end-to-end), the camcorder will have more trouble focusing auto-  
matically while zooming.  
   
Zooming  
Using the Handle Zoom Rocker  
Use the functions in the [l Camera Setup]  
[Zoom] submenus to set  
the zoom speed.  
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Move the zoom rocker toward Q to zoom out (wide-angle) and  
toward P to zoom in (telephoto).  
Setting the Zoom Speed  
Refer to the following table for approximate zoom speeds of the entire  
zoom range (end to end).  
[l Camera Setup]  
[Zoom]  
[Speed Level]  
[Normal]  
1 Open the zoom [Speed Level] submenu.  
[l Camera Setup]  
[Zoom]  
[Speed Level]  
2 Select [Fast], [Normal] or [Slow] and then press SET.  
3 Open the zoom [Handle Rocker] submenu.  
[l Camera Setup]  
[Zoom]  
[Handle Rocker]  
4 Select the desired level and then press SET.  
[l Camera Setup]  
[Zoom]  
You can select [Off] if you do not intend to use the handle zoom  
rocker.  
[Handle Rocker 8]  
Approximate zoom speeds (handle zoom rocker)  
[Speed Level] setting  
[Handle Rocker] setting  
[Slow]  
4 min. 45 sec.  
4 sec.  
[Normal]  
3 min.  
[Fast]  
1 min.  
2 sec.*  
[1] (slowest)  
[16] (fastest)  
3 sec.  
* When the zoom speed is too fast (approximately 2 seconds end-to-end), the camcorder will have more trouble focusing auto-  
matically while zooming.  
Using the Wireless Controller or Optional Remote Control  
The zoom speeds when using the wireless controller and when using an optional (ZR-2000 or ZR-1000 Zoom  
Remote Controller) or commercially available remote control connected to the REMOTE terminal are different.  
When using the wireless controller, you must press the record enable button and desired zoom button  
simultaneously to zoom.  
   
Zooming  
[l Camera Setup]  
[Zoom]  
Setting the Zoom Speed  
Perform the following procedure to set the zoom speed for the supplied  
wireless controller. Refer to the following table for a summary of zoom  
speeds when using the wireless controller or other remote controls.  
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[Speed Level]  
[Normal]  
1 Open the zoom [Speed Level] submenu.  
[l Camera Setup]  
[Zoom]  
[Speed Level]  
2 Select [Fast], [Normal] or [Slow] and then press SET.  
3 Open the zoom [Wireless Controller] submenu.  
[l Camera Setup]  
[Zoom]  
[Wireless Controller]  
[l Camera Setup]  
[Zoom]  
4 Select the desired level and then press SET.  
• This setting affects both the wireless controller and optional remote  
controls.  
[Wireless Controller 8]  
Zoom speeds  
Accessory  
Zoom speed  
Constant zoom speed that is selected  
from the menu.  
Wireless controller (supplied)  
Remote control without variable zoom speed  
control (commercially available)  
Constant zoom speed.  
Remote control with variable zoom speed control  
(optional ZR-2000 or ZR-1000 Zoom Remote  
Controller, etc.)  
Based on zoom speed setting of the  
remote control.  
Soft Zoom Control  
[l Camera Setup]  
[Zoom]  
Soft zoom control allows you to start and/or stop the zoom gradually.  
1 Open the [Soft Zoom Control] submenu.  
[l Camera Setup]  
[Zoom]  
[Soft Zoom Control]  
[Soft Zoom Control]  
[Off]  
2 Select the desired option and then press SET.  
Options  
[Both]:  
[Stop]:  
[Start]:  
[Off]:  
Zoom starts and stops gradually.  
Zoom stops gradually.  
Zoom starts gradually.  
Use this setting if you do not intend to use soft zoom control.  
 
Using Optional Conversion Lenses  
Using Optional Conversion Lenses  
Attaching the optional TL-H58 Tele-converter increases the focal length of  
the camcorder by a factor of approximately 1.5. Attaching the optional  
WD-H58W Wide-converter decreases the focal length by a factor of  
approximately 0.8. When you attach a conversion lens, perform the  
procedure below to optimize the autofocus and minimum object distance  
for the particular lens.  
[l Camera Setup]  
[Conversion Lens]  
[Off]  
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Operating modes:  
1 Open the [Conversion Lens] submenu.  
[l Camera Setup]  
[Conversion Lens]  
2 Select [TL-H58] or [WD-H58W] and then press SET.  
• If the autofocus is set to Instant AF or Medium AF, it will change to Normal AF.  
• The minimum object distance throughout the entire zoom range will be approximately 130 cm (4.3 ft) when  
using the tele-converter and approximately 40 cm (1.3 ft) when using the wide-converter.  
• Select [Off] if you do not intend to use a conversion lens.  
NOTES  
• If you set an assignable button to [TL-H58] or [WD-H58W] (0 97), you can press the button to optimize the  
settings for the selected conversion lens.  
   
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 areas that are overexposed. The onscreen markers and zebra  
pattern will not affect your recordings.  
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Operating modes:  
Displaying Onscreen Markers  
[M LCD/VF Setup]  
Available types of onscreen markers are a center marker ([Center]),  
horizontal level marker ([Horizontal]), grid ([Grid]), safe area markers  
([Safety Zone]) and aspect ratio marker ([Aspect Marker]).  
[Markers]  
[Center]  
[Horizontal]  
Safety zone 80%  
Level marker  
[Grid]  
[Safety Zone]  
[Aspect Marker]  
[Off]  
Aspect guide 4:3  
Grid  
Center marker  
1 Open the desired marker submenu.  
[M LCD/VF Setup] [Markers]  
select the desired marker (see Options below)  
2 Select [White] or [Gray] and then press SET.  
• Select [Off] to turn off the selected marker.  
You can display multiple markers simultaneously. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each marker you wish to display.  
• If you selected [Safety Zone] or [Aspect Marker], continue to step 3. If not, skip to step 4.  
3 Select [Safety Zone Area] or [Aspect Ratio], select the desired option and then press SET.  
4 Select [Enable], select [On] and then press SET to enable the onscreen markers.  
• All of the selected onscreen markers will be displayed.  
• Select [Off] to turn off all onscreen markers.  
       
Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns  
Options  
[Center]:  
Displays a small marker that indicates the center of the screen.  
Displays a horizontal line to help you compose level shots.  
[Horizontal]:  
[Grid]:  
Displays a grid that allows you to frame your shots correctly (horizontally and vertically).  
Displays indicators that show various safe areas, such as the action safe area and text safe area.  
Available options for [Safety Zone Area] are [95%], [92.5%], [90%] and [80%].  
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[Safety Zone]:  
[Aspect Marker]: Displays markers that indicate various aspect ratios to help you keep your shot within that area.  
Available options for [Aspect Ratio] are [2.35:1], [1.85:1], [1.75:1], [1.66:1], [14:9], [13:9] and [4:3].  
NOTES  
• If you set an assignable button to [Markers] (0 97), you can press the button to activate the onscreen  
markers.  
Displaying Zebra Patterns  
[M LCD/VF Setup]  
This camcorder has a zebra pattern feature that shows black and white  
diagonal stripes over areas that are overexposed. This is displayed only  
[Select]  
on the screen and will not affect your recordings. There are two types of  
(under [Zebra])  
zebra patterns and you can display both simultaneously. Zebra 1 lets you  
identify areas within a certain range ( 5 of a specified level) while zebra 2  
lets you identify areas that are over a specified level. When you display  
[Zebra 1]  
both simultaneously and they overlap, only zebra 1 will be displayed in  
those areas.  
1 Open the zebra pattern [Select] submenu.  
[M LCD/VF Setup]  
[Select] (under [Zebra])  
2 Select [Zebra 1], [Zebra 2] or [Zebra 1&2] and then press SET.  
3 Open the zebra level submenu.  
[M LCD/VF Setup]  
[Zebra 1 Level] or [Zebra 2 Level]  
4 Select a zebra level and then press SET.  
5 Open the [Zebra] submenu.  
[M LCD/VF Setup]  
[Zebra]  
6 Select [On] to activate the selected zebra pattern.  
NOTES  
• If you set an assignable button to [Zebra] (0 97), you can press the button to activate the selected zebra  
pattern.  
• You can use the [M LCD/VF Setup]  
[HD Output] setting (0 149) to display the zebra pattern on an  
external monitor connected to the HD/SD SDI terminal (b only), HDMI OUT terminal or HD/SD  
COMPONENT OUT terminal (HD output only).  
• When the HD/SD COMPONENT OUT terminal is set to output a standard definition signal, the output will  
switch to a high definition signal while the zebra pattern is displayed if you set [HD Output] to [On].  
• Zebra patterns will not appear in the viewfinder if you select [Zebra 1&2].  
   
Setting the Time Code  
Setting the Time Code  
The camcorder can generate a time code signal and embed it in your recordings. You can have the camcorder  
output the time code signal from the HD/SD SDI terminal (b only) or GENLOCK/TC terminal  
(b only; 0 75). In addition, you can superimpose the time code on video output from the HDMI OUT  
terminal, HD/SD COMPONENT OUT terminal or AV terminal. You can also select between a drop frame and  
non-drop frame time code.  
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b To synchronize the camcorders time code to an external time code generator, refer to Synchronizing  
with an External Device (0 74).  
Operating modes:  
Selecting the Running Mode  
[L TC/UB Setup]  
You can select the running mode of the camcorders time code.  
[Time Code]  
1 Open the time code [Mode] submenu.  
[L TC/UB Setup]  
[Time Code]  
[Mode]  
[Mode]  
[Preset]  
2 Select the desired option and then press SET.  
• If you selected [Regen.], you do not need to perform the rest of this  
procedure. If you selected [Preset] and would like to set the time  
codes initial value, see the following section Setting the Time Code’s  
Initial Value.  
[L TC/UB Setup]  
[Time Code]  
[Run]  
3 After you select [Preset], open the time code [Run] submenu.  
[L TC/UB Setup]  
[Time Code]  
[Run]  
4 Select the desired option and then press SET.  
Options  
[Preset]: After you select this option, select a [Run] option. With [Rec Run],  
the time code runs only when recording and clips on the same CF  
card will have a continuous time code; with [Free Run], the time  
code runs regardless of the camcorders operation. You can also  
choose to set the time codes initial value for either [Run] option.  
[Regen.]: The time code runs while recording. Use this running mode to  
continue with the last recorded time code on the media.  
[Rec Run]  
Setting the Time Code’s Initial Value  
[L TC/UB Setup]  
[Time Code]  
If you set the running mode to [Preset], you can set the initial value of the  
time code.  
1 Open the time code [Setting] submenu.  
[Setting]  
[L TC/UB Setup]  
[Time Code]  
[Setting]  
2 Select [Set] and then press SET.  
• The time code setting screen appears with an orange selection frame indicating the hours.  
To reset the time code to [00:00:00:00], select [Reset] instead. If the running mode is set to [Free Run], the  
time code will start running immediately.  
3 Select the hours and then move (A) to minutes.  
         
Setting the Time Code  
4 Change the rest of the fields (minutes, seconds, frame) in the same way.  
• Press the CANCEL button to close the screen without setting the time code.  
5 Select [Set] to close the screen.  
• If the running mode is set to [Free Run], the time code will start running immediately.  
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Selecting Drop or Non-Drop Frame  
[L TC/UB Setup]  
You can select between a drop frame (DF) or non-drop frame (NDF) time  
code, depending on how you plan to use your recording. When the  
[Time Code]  
[DF/NDF]  
[DF]  
[J Other Functions]  
[Frame Rate] setting is set to [24P], the time code  
will be set to non-drop frame.  
1 Open the [DF/NDF] submenu.  
[L TC/UB Setup]  
[Time Code]  
[DF/NDF]  
2 Select [DF] or [NDF] and then press SET.  
• The time codes display will differ depending on the setting. When you select [DF], the time code will appear  
as [00:00:00.00]; when you select [NDF], it will appear as [00:00:00:00].  
Putting the Time Code Display on Hold  
If you set an assignable button to [Time Code Hold] (0 97), you can freeze the display of the time code*. While  
the time code display is put on hold, [H] will appear on the screen next to the time code.  
The time code continues to run normally while the time code display is on hold. When you resume the time code  
display, the current time code will be displayed.  
* The time code signal output from the HD/SD SDI terminal (b only) or GENLOCK/TC terminal (b only) will not be put  
on hold. The time code superimposed on the video signal output from the other terminals will be put on hold.  
About the Time Code Display  
An icon may appear next to the time code depending on the operation. Refer to the following table.  
Icon  
R
Description  
The running mode is set to [Regen.].  
P
The running mode is set to [Preset] with the [Rec Run] option selected.  
The running mode is set to [Preset] with the [Free Run] option selected.  
Time code signal is coming from an external source.  
Time code display is on hold.  
F
E
H
No icon Time code during clip playback.  
     
Setting the Time Code  
NOTES  
• When the [J Other Functions]  
[Frame Rate] setting is set to [24P], the frames value in the time code runs  
from 0 to 23. For other settings, it runs from 0 to 29.  
b When the [J Other Functions]  
code signal output from the HD/ SD SDI terminal or GENLOCK/TC terminal runs from 0 to 29.  
[Frame Rate] setting is set to [24P], the frames value in the time  
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• When you are using interval recording, frame recording or slow & fast motion recording mode, you cannot  
select the [Free Run] option for the [Preset] running mode. Conversely, when you are using pre-recording  
mode, [Free Run] is automatically set and cannot be changed.  
• When you mix drop frame and non-drop frame time codes, there might be a discontinuity in the time code at  
the point where the recording starts.  
• As long as the built-in rechargeable lithium battery is charged and you selected the [Free Run] option, the time  
code continues to run even if you disconnect all other power sources. However, this is less accurate than  
when the camcorder is on.  
• If you set an assignable button to [Time Code] (0 97), you can press the button to open the [L TC/UB  
Setup]  
[Time Code] submenu.  
Setting the User Bit  
Setting the User Bit  
The user bit display can be selected from the date or the time of  
recording, or an identification code consisting of 8 characters in the  
hexadecimal system. There are sixteen possible characters: the numbers  
0 to 9 and the letters A to F.  
b If user bit information is being received along with an external  
time code, you can also record the external user bit on the recording  
media.  
[L TC/UB Setup]  
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[User Bit]  
[Type]  
[Setting]  
Operating modes:  
1 Open the user bit [Setting] submenu.  
[L TC/UB Setup]  
[User Bit]  
[Type]  
[Setting]  
To set the time for the user bit select [Time] instead; to set the date for the user bit, select [Date]. In such  
case, the rest of the procedure is not necessary.  
2 Select [Set] and then press SET.  
• The user bit setting screen appears with an orange selection frame on the leftmost digit.  
To reset the user bit to [00 00 00 00], select [Reset] instead.  
3 Select an alphanumeric character (hexadecimal) then move (A) to the next digit.  
4 Change the rest of the digits in the same way.  
• Press the CANCEL button to close the screen without setting the user bit.  
5 Select [Set] to close the screen.  
   
b Synchronizing with an External Device  
b Synchronizing with an External Device  
Using genlock synchronization, you can synchronize this camcorder's video 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  
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 code signal from this camcorder to achieve the same result. If you  
output the time code from the HD/SD SDI terminal to an editing device, the editor can create video with the  
same time code.  
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Connecting an External Device  
When synchronizing the camcorder to an external signal, input a reference  
video signal* or a time code signal through the GENLOCK/TC terminal. The  
GENLOCK/TC terminal acts as both a Genlock and time code terminal.  
When using a time code signal, set the terminal to input or output in  
advance (see below).  
* For the reference video signal, you can use an analog blackburst or tri-level signal.  
Using a Reference Video Signal  
(Genlock Synchronization)  
When a reference sync signal (analog blackburst or tri-level signal) is input  
through the GENLOCK/TC terminal, the phases of the camcorder's V and  
H sync will automatically be synchronized to it. The phase difference  
between the external Genlock signal and the camcorder is initially set to 0.  
The H phase can be adjusted within the range of approximately 0.4 H (HD  
equivalent).  
Operating modes:  
[J Other Functions]  
[Genlock/TC Term.]  
[Gen/TC In]  
1 Open the [Genlock/TC Term.] submenu.  
[J Other Functions] [Genlock/TC Term.]  
2 Select [Gen/TC In] and then press SET.  
3 Open the [Genlock Adjust.] submenu.  
[J Other Functions]  
[Genlock Adjust.]  
4 Adjust the phase to the desired level and then press SET.  
[J Other Functions]  
You can adjust the phase within -1023 to 1023. When selecting more  
than 999 or less than -999, set the first field to 10 or -10, respectively.  
[Genlock Adjust.]  
Using a Time Code Signal  
[J Other Functions]  
[Genlock/TC Term.]  
[Gen/TC In]  
An external SMPTE-standard LTC timing signal received from the  
GENLOCK/TC terminal will be recorded as the time code. The user bit of  
the external timing signal can also be recorded. Before connecting the  
device, set the GENLOCK/TC terminal to input. Also, you must set the  
running mode of the time code to [Free Run] (0 70).  
Operating modes:  
             
b Synchronizing with an External Device  
1 Open the [Genlock/TC Term.] submenu.  
[J Other Functions] [Genlock/TC Term.]  
2 Select [Gen/TC In] and then press SET.  
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Recording the User Bit of an External Signal  
[L TC/UB Setup]  
The user bit of an external time code signal can also be recorded with the  
time code itself.  
[User Bit]  
[Rec Mode]  
[Internal]  
1 Open the user bit [Rec Mode] submenu.  
[L TC/UB Setup]  
[User Bit]  
[Rec Mode]  
2 Select [External] and then press SET.  
NOTES  
• The Genlock signal synchronization stabilizes after approximately  
10 seconds.  
• Genlock synchronization is possible even when a standard definition Genlock signal is input. However,  
Genlock synchronization is not possible when the camcorders video configuration is 1080i and the input  
signal is 720P.  
• If the external Genlock signal is incorrect or there is no input signal, the external time code that is recorded  
may be incorrect.  
• While a time code signal is being received, the external time codes drop-frame bit will be used.  
• When an external time code signal is received, the camcorders own time code will be synchronized to it and  
the synchronization will be maintained even if you disconnect the cable from the GENLOCK/TC terminal.  
However, performing any of the following actions while the cable is not connected will cause the  
synchronization to be disrupted; the correct time code will be restored once you reconnect the cable.  
- Turning the camcorder off/on  
- Changing the operating mode to  
- Changing the video configuration  
- Changing the frame rate  
mode  
• If the external time code signal is incorrect or there is no input signal, the internal time code set in the  
[L TC/UB Setup] [Time Code] submenu will be recorded instead.  
Time Code Signal Output  
The time code will be output from the GENLOCK/TC terminal as an SMPTE-standard LTC timing signal. The  
user bit will also be output. Before connecting the device, set the GENLOCK/TC terminal to output. If you set the  
[N Video Setup]  
[SDI Output] setting to [HD] or [SD], the embedded time code will be output from the HD/  
SD SDI terminal.  
Operating modes:  
[J Other Functions]  
[Genlock/TC Term.]  
[Gen/TC In]  
1 Open the [Genlock/TC Term.] submenu.  
[J Other Functions]  
[Genlock/TC Term.]  
2 Select [TC Out] and then press SET.  
     
b Synchronizing with an External Device  
NOTES  
• The user bit of the time code signal is output while the camcorder is recording in  
mode or during  
playback of a clip in  
mode. When the [J Other Functions]  
[Frame Rate] setting is set to [24P] and  
the [L TC/UB Setup]  
[User Bit] [Output Mode] setting is set to [Pulldown], the user bit will be 2:3  
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pulldown data. In other words, when a recording in 24P mode is output from the HD/SD SDI terminal, the  
signal is converted to 60i 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 1080/24P specifications.  
Recording Audio  
Recording Audio  
The camcorder features two-channel linear PCM audio recording and playback with a sampling frequency of  
48 kHz. You can record audio using the built-in microphone, optional external microphone (XLR or MIC terminal)  
or line input (XLR terminal). You can select the audio input independently for channel 1 and channel 2.  
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Operating modes:  
Using the Built-in or External Microphone Connected to  
the MIC Terminal  
Follow the step below when you use the built-in microphone or an external  
microphone with a 3.5 mm plug attached to the MIC terminal. You can  
use the microphone attenuator for either type of microphone. If you are  
using the built-in microphone, you can also use the low-cut filter and select  
the sensitivity.  
Set the AUDIO IN switch of the desired channel to INT.  
• If you connect a microphone to the MIC terminal while the AUDIO IN  
switch is set to INT, the camcorder will switch automatically from the  
built-in microphone to the external microphone.  
Configuring the Built-in Microphone's Low-Cut Filter  
[m Audio Setup]  
1 Open the [Int. Mic Low Cut] submenu.  
[Audio Input]  
[m Audio Setup]  
[Audio Input]  
[Int. Mic Low Cut]  
2 Select the desired option and then press SET.  
[Int. Mic Low Cut]  
[Off]  
Options  
[Off]:  
For recording audio under usual conditions.  
[LC1]: For recording mainly peoples voices.  
[LC2]: 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.  
Selecting the Built-in Microphone’s Sensitivity  
[m Audio Setup]  
[Audio Input]  
1 Open the [Int. Mic Sensitivity] submenu.  
[m Audio Setup]  
[Audio Input]  
[Int. Mic Sensitivity]  
2 Select the desired option and then press SET.  
[Int. Mic Sensitivity]  
[Normal]  
Options  
[Normal]: For recording audio under usual conditions.  
[High]:  
For recording audio at a higher volume (+6 dB).  
           
Recording Audio  
Activating the Microphone Attenuator  
[m Audio Setup]  
[Audio Input]  
[Int. Mic Att.]  
[Off]  
If the audio level is too high and the sound sounds distorted when  
recording with the built-in microphone or a microphone connected to the  
MIC terminal, activate the microphone attenuator (12 dB for the built-in  
microphone, 20 dB for an external microphone).  
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1 Open the [Int. Mic Att.] submenu.  
[m Audio Setup]  
[Audio Input]  
[Int. Mic Att.]  
2 Select [On] and then press SET.  
Using Line Input or an External Microphone Connected to an XLR Terminal  
Connecting an External Microphone to an XLR Terminal  
Follow the procedure below to attach an external microphone to an XLR terminal (refer also to the following  
illustration).  
1 Loosen the microphone lock screw (), open the microphone holder unit and insert the microphone ().  
2 Tighten the lock screw and put the microphone cable through the microphone cable clamp under the  
microphone holder unit ().  
3 Plug the microphone cable into the desired XLR terminal ().  
Microphone lock screw  
Cable clamp  
XLR terminals  
     
Recording Audio  
XLR terminal switches  
Switching Between External Microphone and Line Input  
1 Set the AUDIO IN switch of the desired channel to EXT.  
2 Set the XLR terminal switch of the desired channel to LINE or MIC.  
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To supply a microphone with phantom power, set the switch to  
MIC+48V instead. Make sure to connect the microphone first, before  
turning the phantom power on. Keep the microphone connected when  
turning off the phantom power.  
• When using the XLR terminal to record to only one channel, use the  
CH1 input terminal and set the XLR terminal switch for CH1 to LINE,  
MIC or MIC+48V.  
CH1/CH2 AUDIO IN  
switches  
Selecting the Recording Channel  
[m Audio Setup]  
[Audio Input]  
[XLR Rec Channel]  
[CH1]  
You can select to which channel the camcorder will record audio.  
1 Open the [XLR Rec Channel] submenu.  
[m Audio Setup]  
[Audio Input]  
[XLR Rec Channel]  
2 Select the desired option and then press SET.  
Options  
[CH1]:  
Records audio to each channel separately. Audio input  
into CH1 is recorded to channel 1, while audio input into  
CH2 is recorded to channel 2.  
[CH1/CH2]: Audio input into CH1 is recorded to both channels. Audio  
input into CH2 will not be recorded.  
Adjusting the External Microphone’s Sensitivity  
[m Audio Setup]  
You can adjust the external microphones sensitivity if the XLR terminal  
switch is set to MIC or MIC+48V.  
[Audio Input]  
1 Open the desired XLR terminals sensitivity submenu.  
[XLR1 Mic Trimming]  
[XLR2 Mic Trimming]  
[m Audio Setup]  
Mic Trimming]  
[Audio Input]  
[XLR1 Mic Trimming] or [XLR2  
2 Select the desired level and then press SET.  
[0 dB]  
Available Sensitivity Levels  
+12 dB  
+6 dB  
0 dB  
-6 dB  
-12 dB  
     
Recording Audio  
Activating the Microphone Attenuator  
[m Audio Setup]  
You can activate the external microphones attenuator (20 dB) if the XLR  
terminal switch is set to MIC or MIC+48V.  
[Audio Input]  
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1 Open the desired XLR terminals microphone attenuator submenu.  
[XLR1 Mic Att.]  
[XLR2 Mic Att.]  
[m Audio Setup]  
[Audio Input]  
[XLR1 Mic Att.] or [XLR2 Mic Att.]  
2 Select [On] and then press SET.  
[Off]  
IMPORTANT  
• When connecting a microphone or device that does not support  
phantom power, make sure to set the XLR terminal switch to MIC or  
LINE, respectively. If you set the switch to MIC+48V, the microphone or device may be damaged.  
Adjusting the Audio Level  
You can set the audio level to auto or manual for each channel. When both CH1 and CH2 are set to the built-in  
microphone (0 77), the settings for CH1 will automatically be applied to CH2.  
Automatic Audio Level Adjustment  
Set the audio level switch of the desired channel to A (automatic) to let the  
camcorder automatically adjust that channels audio level. If CH1 and CH2  
are set to the built-in microphone and you set CH1 to automatic audio level  
adjustment, then the camcorder will also automatically adjust the audio  
level for CH2.  
CH1/CH2 audio level  
switches  
NOTES  
• When both CH1 and CH2 are set to the same audio input (external  
microphone or external line input), if the audio level is set to automatic,  
you can use the [m Audio Setup]  
[Audio Input]  
[XLR ALC Link]  
setting (0 148) to link the audio level adjustment of both channels.  
       
Recording Audio  
CH1/CH2 audio level dials  
Manual Audio Level Adjustment  
You can set the audio level for each channel manually from -f to 18 dB.  
1 Set the audio level switch of the desired channel to M.  
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2 Turn the corresponding audio level dial to adjust the audio level.  
• For reference, the 0 corresponds to -f, 5 corresponds to 0 dB, and  
10 corresponds to +18 dB.  
• As a guideline, adjust the audio recording level so that the audio level  
meter will go to the right of the -18 dB mark (one mark right of the  
-20 dB mark) only occasionally.  
CH1/CH2 audio level  
switches  
CH1  
-dB 40 30 20 10  
CH2  
0
18 dB mark  
NOTES  
You can activate the audio peak limiter to prevent audio distortions.  
When activated, the audio peak limiter will limit the amplitude of audio  
input signals when they exceed -4 dBFS. Use the [m Audio Setup]  
[Audio Input]  
[Limiter] setting. The audio peak limiter can be activated if at least one of the channels is set to  
manual audio level adjustment.  
• We recommend using headphones when adjusting the audio level. If the input level is too high, audio may  
become distorted even if the audio level indicator shows an appropriate level.  
Monitoring the Audio with Headphones  
Connect headphones to the W (headphone) terminal to monitor the  
recorded audio. You can use the [m Audio Setup]  
[Audio Output]  
[Headphone Volume] setting to adjust the volume. Alternatively, you can  
use the CUSTOM dial (0 47).  
NOTES  
• When you are monitoring the audio, you can choose to synchronize the  
audio signal with the video signal or monitor the audio in real time. Use  
the [m Audio Setup]  
[Audio Output]  
[Monitor Delay] setting to  
select the method. Note that there will be a slight delay when you monitor  
in real time. Regardless of the setting, however, the audio and video  
signals recorded will be synchronized.  
           
Using Metadata  
Using Metadata  
The camcorder automatically adds metadata to clips while they are being recorded. Metadata consists of the  
user-defined user memo* and recording data, such as shutter speed, exposure and focus settings. You can use  
the supplied Canon XF Utility software to check and search for specific metadata.  
* The user memo contains the clip title (up to 100 characters), camera operator (up to 100 characters), location (up to 100  
characters) and clip description (up to 1,000 characters).  
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Operating modes:  
Setting a User Memo  
[J Other Functions]  
Before you can add a user memo, you must first install the supplied  
Canon XF Utility software (0 131). Next, create the user memo and  
then save it to an SD card. Once you insert the SD card in the camcorder  
[Set Metadata]  
and select the user memo, it will be added to clips you record.  
For details on using the supplied software, refer to the instruction manual  
[User Memo]  
that is installed with the Canon XF Utility software (0 137).  
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.  
3 Open the [User Memo] submenu.  
[J Other Functions]  
[Set Metadata]  
[User Memo]  
4 Select the file name of the desired user memo and then press SET.  
• The f icon appears on the right side of the screen.  
• Select [Off] to record clips without a user memo.  
NOTES  
• You must set the user memo before you start recording for it to be added to the clip. You cannot change the  
user memo of a clip using the camcorder but you can do so with the Canon XF Utility software.  
• You can also set a user-defined country code, organization code and user code for the metadata (0 154),  
which is based on the UMID standard. However, the supplied Canon XF Utility software cannot display or  
search for this information.  
• After you set a user memo, do not remove the SD card while you are recording. If the SD card is removed, the  
user memo will not be added to the clip.  
       
Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal  
Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal  
You can have the camcorder generate and record color bars and a 1 kHz audio reference signal and output  
1
them from the HD/SD SDI terminal (b only), HDMI OUT terminal, HD/SD COMPONENT OUT terminal , AV  
2
terminal and W (headphone) terminal .  
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1
2
Outputs color bars only.  
Outputs audio reference signal only.  
Operating modes:  
Recording Color Bars  
[l Camera Setup]  
You can choose between SMPTE standard-definition color bars ([Type 1])  
and ARIB multi-format HDTV color bars ([Type 2]).  
[Color Bars]  
1 Open the color bars [Type] submenu.  
[l Camera Setup]  
[Color Bars]  
[Type]  
[Type]  
2 Select [Type 1] (SMPTE) or [Type 2] (ARIB) and then press SET.  
3 Open the [Enable] submenu to activate the color bars.  
[Type 1]  
[l Camera Setup]  
[Color Bars]  
[Enable]  
4 Select [On] and then press SET.  
• The selected color bars appear on the screen and will be recorded  
when you press the START/STOP button.  
[l Camera Setup]  
[Color Bars]  
[Enable]  
Turning the camcorder off or changing the operating mode to  
mode will deactivate the color bars.  
• Alternatively, you can set an assignable button to [Color Bars] (0 97)  
to activate the color bars.  
[Off]  
Recording an Audio Reference Signal  
[m Audio Setup]  
[Audio Input]  
[1 kHz Tone]  
[Off]  
The camcorder can output a 1 kHz audio reference signal with the color  
bars.  
1 Open the [1 kHz Tone] submenu.  
[m Audio Setup]  
[Audio Input]  
[1 kHz Tone]  
2 Select the desired level and then press SET.  
• Available levels are -12 dB, -18 dB and -20 dB.  
• Select [Off] to turn off the signal.  
• The signal is output at the selected level and will be recorded when you press the START/STOP button.  
         
Video Scopes  
Video Scopes  
The camcorder can display a simplified waveform monitor. It can also display an edge monitor* to help you  
focus. The video scopes appear only on the LCD screen. They do not appear in the viewfinder or on an external  
monitor.  
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* The edge monitor looks at the focus of the entire picture and displays the results as a waveform. The edge monitor is available  
only in  
mode.  
Operating modes:  
Displaying a Video Scope  
Press the WFM button.  
• The waveform monitor will appear in a window on the lower right of the  
screen.  
You can repeatedly press the WFM button to activate the video scopes in  
the following sequence.  
Waveform monitor Edge monitor Off  
• Alternatively, you can display the video scopes using [J Other Functions]  
[WFM (LCD)]  
[Setting]. Select [WFM] for the waveform monitor or  
[Edge Mon.] for the edge monitor.  
Configuring the Waveform Monitor  
[J Other Functions]  
[WFM (LCD)]  
The camcorders waveform monitor function offers 5 modes. You can also  
change the gain.  
1 Open the [Waveform Monitor] submenu.  
[Waveform Monitor]  
[Line]  
[J Other Functions]  
[WFM (LCD)]  
[Waveform Monitor]  
2 Select the desired option and then press SET.  
• If you do not need to change the gain, you do not need to perform  
steps 3 and 4.  
3 Open the waveform monitor [Gain] submenu.  
[J Other Functions]  
[WFM (LCD)]  
[Gain] (under [Waveform Monitor])  
4 Select [1x] or [2x] and then press SET.  
Options  
[Line]:  
Sets the waveform monitor to line display mode.  
[Line+Spot]:  
[Field]:  
The waveform of the area in the red frame is displayed in red on top of the [Line] mode waveform.  
Sets the waveform monitor to field display mode.  
[RGB]:  
Functions like an RGB parade scope.  
[YPbPr]:  
Functions like a YPbPr parade scope.  
           
Video Scopes  
Configuring the Edge Monitor  
[J Other Functions]  
Using this video scope allows you to focus with more precision when the  
camcorder is in manual focus mode. The edge monitor features 2 modes.  
[WFM (LCD)]  
[Edge Monitor]  
[Type 1]  
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1 Open the [Edge Monitor] submenu.  
[J Other Functions]  
[WFM (LCD)]  
[Edge Monitor]  
2 Select the desired option and then press SET.  
Options  
[Type 1]: The waveform that represents the focus of the entire picture is  
displayed in green. In addition, the waveform of the area in the  
three red frames is displayed in red on top of the previous  
waveform.  
[Type 2]: This mode displays the edge monitor with the waveform monitor  
in [Line+Spot] mode. The waveform monitor appears on the left in  
green while the edge monitor appears on the right in blue. The  
waveform of the area in the red frame is displayed in red on top of  
both green and blue waveforms.  
   
Adding Shot Marks while Recording  
Adding Shot Marks while Recording  
When recording, you can flag an important shot in a clip by adding a “shot mark” (n). There are two types of  
shot marks, shot mark 1 (c) and shot mark 2 (d), and you can add either or both types to a single clip. When  
the camcorder is in  
mode, you can add or delete shot marks (0 122). You can also display an index  
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screen of all the shot marks (0 121), allowing you to find a particular scene in a clip more quickly.  
Operating modes:  
To add a shot mark to a clip while recording, you must first set in advance an assignable button to [Shot Mark 1]  
or [Shot Mark 2]. You can also press the SHOT1 button on the wireless controller to add the c mark.  
1 Set an assignable button to [Shot Mark 1] or [Shot Mark 2] (0 97).  
To add both shot marks, set one assignable button to [Shot Mark 1] and another assignable button to [Shot  
Mark 2].  
2 While you are recording, press the assignable button at the beginning of the shot you wish to mark.  
• A message indicating the short mark will appear and the selected shot mark will be added to the current  
frame of the clip.  
You can press the button again to add another shot mark. Up to 100 shot marks (c and d marks  
combined) can be added to a single clip.  
NOTES  
• There may be up to a 0.5 second delay from when you press 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.  
• When a clip contains either shot mark, n will appear next to the clips thumbnail in the playback index screen.  
   
Reviewing a Recording  
Reviewing a Recording  
When the camcorder is in  
was recorded.  
mode, you can review the last clip that  
[J Other Functions]  
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Operating modes:  
[Rec Review]  
[Entire Clip]  
1 Open the [Rec Review] submenu to set the review length.  
[J Other Functions]  
[Rec Review]  
2 Select the desired option and then press SET.  
3 After you finish recording, press the U button.  
• The last clip that was recorded is played back without audio for the  
selected duration. [A REVIEW] appears at the top of the screen.  
• Press the CANCEL button to stop reviewing the clip and change the  
camcorder back to record pause mode.  
• After the clip finishes playing back, the camcorder returns to record  
pause mode.  
Options  
[Entire Clip]: Allows you to review the entire clip.  
[Last 4 sec]: Allows you to review just the last 4 seconds of the clip.  
NOTES  
• When you are using a special recording mode (0 88), you cannot review a clip.  
• If the camcorder switched CF cards during a recording, the camcorder will play back the clip on the CF card  
most recently recorded on.  
   
Special Recording Modes  
Special Recording Modes  
The camcorder features 4 special recording modes.  
Interval recording ([Interval Rec]): The camcorder will automatically record a pre-defined number of frames at a  
pre-defined interval. This mode is suitable for recording subjects with little movement, such as natural  
surroundings or plants.  
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Frame recording ([Frame Rec]): The camcorder will record a pre-defined number of frames every time you press  
the START/STOP button. This mode is suitable for recording stop motion animation.  
Slow & fast motion recording ([Slow & Fast Motion]): This mode allows you to change the shooting frame rate to  
achieve a slow motion or fast motion effect during playback.  
Pre-recording ([Pre Rec]): The camcorder will start recording approximately 3 seconds before you press the  
START/STOP button. This is especially useful when it is difficult to predict when to start recording.  
Operating modes:  
Interval Recording Mode  
[J Other Functions]  
Set the interval and number of frames in advance. Sound is not recorded  
in this mode.  
[Interval Rec]  
Configuring Interval Recording Mode  
[Interval]  
1 Open the [Interval] submenu.  
[J Other Functions]  
[Interval Rec]  
[Interval]  
[1 sec]  
2 Select the desired interval and then press SET.  
• See the following table for the available intervals.  
3 Select [Rec Frames], select the desired number of frames and then  
press SET.  
[J Other Functions]  
[Interval Rec]  
[Rec Frames]  
[1]  
• Available options are 1, 3, 6 and 9 (2, 6 and 12 if [J Other Functions]  
[Frame Rate] is set to [24P] or [60P]).  
Available Intervals*  
1 sec  
10 sec 15 sec 20 sec 30 sec 40 sec 50 sec  
4 min 5 min 6 min 7 min 8 min 9 min  
2 sec  
3 sec  
4 sec  
5 sec  
6 sec  
7 sec  
1 min  
8 sec  
2 min  
9 sec  
3 min  
10 min  
* In the camcorders menu, seconds are indicated by [sec] and minutes are indicated by [min].  
Activating Interval Recording Mode and Recording  
[J Other Functions]  
[Special Rec]  
[Off]  
1 Open the [Special Rec] submenu.  
[J Other Functions]  
[Special Rec]  
2 Select [Interval Rec] and then press SET.  
• [INT STBY] appears at the top of the screen (with [INT] flashing).  
3 Press the START/STOP button to begin recording.  
• The camcorder automatically records the set number of frames at the set interval.  
• The tally lamps illuminate.  
• [INT STBY] changes to [N INT REC] while recording frames and [N INT STBY] while between intervals.  
         
Special Recording Modes  
4 Press the START/STOP button again to stop recording.  
• All of the recorded frames are joined together into one clip.  
• The tally lamps go out and [INT STBY] appears at the top of the screen (with [INT] flashing).  
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NOTES  
• You can use only one special recording mode at a time.  
• While recording, you cannot change the interval or number of frames.  
• Some frames at the point the recording was stopped may be recorded and added to the end of the clip.  
• Interval recording mode will be deactivated if the special recording mode is changed or turned off. It will be  
deactivated also if you change the [J Other Functions]  
[Bit Rate/Resolution] or [Frame Rate] setting.  
• The time code advances by the number of frames recorded. If the running mode of the time code (0 70) is  
set to [Free Run] or the time code is input from an external source (b only), the running mode will switch  
to [Rec Run] during special recording mode. When special recording mode is deactivated, the running mode  
will return to its previous setting.  
b During special recording mode, the time code signal will not be output from the GENLOCK/TC  
terminal or HD/SD SDI terminal.  
Frame Recording Mode  
Set the number of frames in advance. We recommend using the wireless controller or stabilizing the camcorder,  
for example, on a tripod. Sound is not recorded in this mode.  
Configuring Frame Recording Mode  
[J Other Functions]  
1 Open the [Rec Frames] submenu.  
[J Other Functions]  
[Frame Rec]  
[Rec Frames]  
[Frame Rec]  
[Rec Frames]  
[1]  
2 Select the desired number of frames and then press SET.  
• Available options are 1, 3, 6 and 9 (2, 6 and 12 if [J Other Functions]  
[Frame Rate] is set to [24P] or [60P]).  
Activating Frame Recording Mode and Recording  
[J Other Functions]  
[Special Rec]  
[Off]  
1 Open the [Special Rec] submenu.  
[J Other Functions]  
[Special Rec]  
2 Select [Frame Rec] and then press SET.  
• [FRM STBY] appears at the top of the screen (with [FRM] flashing).  
3 Press the START/STOP button to begin recording.  
• The camcorder automatically records the set number of frames.  
• The tally lamps illuminate.  
• [FRM STBY] changes to [N FRM REC] while recording frames and [N FRM STBY] when frames are not  
being recorded.  
• Repeat until you finish recording.  
4 Open the [Special Rec] submenu.  
[J Other Functions]  
[Special Rec]  
5 Select [Off] and then press SET.  
• Frame recording mode ends and all of the recorded frames are joined together into one clip.  
• The tally lamps go out and [STBY] appears at the top of the screen.  
     
Special Recording Modes  
NOTES  
• You can use only one special recording mode at a time.  
• While recording, you cannot change the number of frames.  
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• Some frames at the point the recording was stopped may be recorded and added to the end of the clip.  
• Frame recording mode will be deactivated if the special recording mode is changed or turned off. It will be  
deactivated also if you change the [J Other Functions]  
[Bit Rate/Resolution] or [Frame Rate] setting.  
• The time code advances by the number of frames recorded. If the running mode of the time code (0 70) is  
set to [Free Run] or the time code is input from an external source (b only), the running mode will switch  
to [Rec Run] during special recording mode. When special recording mode is deactivated, the running mode  
will return to its previous setting.  
b During special recording mode, the time code signal will not be output from the GENLOCK/TC  
terminal or HD/SD SDI terminal.  
Slow & Fast Motion Mode  
When you set [J Other Functions]  
[Frame Rate] to a progressive frame rate (0 46), the camcorder can  
record with a frame rate (shooting frame rate) that is different from the playback frame rate. Recording a clip at a  
higher frame rate than the [Frame Rate] setting will result in a slow motion effect during playback. Conversely, a  
lower frame rate will result in a fast motion effect. Sound is not recorded in this mode.  
Configuring Slow & Fast Motion Mode  
[J Other Functions]  
1 Open the [S&F Frame Rate] submenu.  
[J Other Functions]  
[Slow & Fast Motion]  
[S&F Frame Rate]  
[Slow & Fast Motion]  
[S&F Frame Rate]  
2 Select the desired shooting frame rate and then press SET.  
Available Shooting Frame Rates  
12  
28  
15  
30  
18  
20  
21  
22  
24  
25  
26  
27  
32*  
34*  
36*  
40*  
44*  
48*  
54*  
60*  
* Available only when [J Other Functions]  
[Bit Rate/Resolution] is set to  
[50 Mbps 1280x720] or [35 Mbps 1280x720].  
Activating Slow & Fast Motion Mode and Recording  
[J Other Functions]  
[Special Rec]  
[Off]  
1 Open the [Special Rec] submenu.  
[J Other Functions]  
[Special Rec]  
2 Select [Slow & Fast Motion] and then press SET.  
• [S&F STBY] appears at the top of the screen.  
• The selected shooting frame rate appears on the right side of the  
screen next to the [J Other Functions]  
[Frame Rate] setting (the  
playback frame rate).  
Shooting frame rate  
Playback frame rate  
     
Special Recording Modes  
3 Press the START/STOP button to begin recording.  
• The camcorder automatically records at the set frame rate.  
• The tally lamps illuminate.  
• [S&F STBY] changes to [N S&F REC] while recording.  
4 Press the START/STOP button again to stop recording.  
• The camcorder records the clip.  
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• The tally lamps go out and [S&F STBY] appears at the top of the screen.  
NOTES  
• You can use only one special recording mode at a time. In addition, slow & fast motion mode cannot be used  
with double slot recording.  
• While recording, you cannot change the shooting frame rate.  
• For lower shooting frame rates, it may take approximately 1 second to stop recording.  
• Slow & fast motion mode will be deactivated if the special recording mode is changed or turned off. It will be  
deactivated also if you change the video configuration.  
• The time code advances while video is recorded. If the running mode of the time code (0 70) is set to [Free  
Run] or the time code is input from an external source (b only), the running mode will switch to [Rec  
Run] during special recording mode. When special recording mode is deactivated, the running mode will  
return to its previous setting.  
b During special recording mode, the time code signal will not be output from the GENLOCK/TC  
terminal or HD/SD SDI terminal.  
• When the bit rate is set to 50 Mbps (0 46) during slow motion recording, relay recording is not available.  
Pre-recording Mode  
[J Other Functions]  
When pre-recording mode is activated, the camcorder starts recording  
continuously into a temporary memory of approximately 3 seconds so  
when you press the START/STOP button, the clip will contain also  
[Special Rec]  
approximately 3 seconds of video and audio recorded before you pressed  
the button.  
[Off]  
1 Open the [Special Rec] submenu.  
[J Other Functions]  
[Special Rec]  
2 Select [Pre Rec] and then press SET.  
• [PRE REC STBY] appears at the top of the screen.  
3 Press the START/STOP button to begin recording.  
• The tally lamps illuminate.  
• [PRE REC STBY] changes to [N PRE REC] while recording.  
4 Press the START/STOP button again to stop recording.  
• The camcorder records the clip, including approximately 3 seconds of video and audio recorded before the  
START/STOP button was pressed.  
• The tally lamps go out and [PRE REC STBY] appears at the top of the screen.  
   
Special Recording Modes  
NOTES  
• You can use only one special recording mode at a time.  
• Pre-recording mode will be deactivated if the special recording mode is changed or turned off. It will be  
deactivated also if you change the video configuration.  
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• During pre-recording mode, the time code will be recorded with the running mode (0 70) set to [Free Run],  
regardless of the previous setting. Alternatively, you can use an external time code signal (b only). When  
the time code is recorded, it will include the 3 seconds before the START/STOP button was pressed. When  
special recording mode is deactivated, the running mode will return to its previous setting.  
Infrared Recording  
Infrared Recording  
This camcorder features the ability to shoot movies in dark surroundings using the camcorder's infrared light and  
other sources of infrared light. Also, you can select whether the lighter areas of the picture appear in green or  
white.  
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Operating modes:  
Activating Infrared Mode  
Follow the procedure below to set the camcorder to Infrared mode and to  
set the color of highlights in the picture.  
1 Move the INFRARED switch to ON.  
2 Open the [Monochrome] submenu to select a color.  
[l Camera Setup]  
[Infrared]  
[Monochrome]  
3 Select [White] or [Green] and then press SET.  
NOTES  
• If you set an assignable button to [IR Monochrome] (0 97), you can  
press the button to activate the infrared light.  
[l Camera Setup]  
[Infrared]  
[Monochrome]  
[White]  
Using the Infrared Light  
[l Camera Setup]  
[Infrared]  
You can turn the infrared light on and off using an assignable button or the  
CUSTOM button.  
1 Open the [Light] submenu.  
[Light]  
[l Camera Setup]  
[Infrared]  
[Light]  
2 Select a desired option and then press SET.  
[Toggle]  
Options  
[Toggle]:  
Allows you to turn the infrared light on and off using an assignable button or the CUSTOM button. Set an  
assignable button (0 97) or CUSTOM button (0 47) to [IR Light] in advance.  
[Always On]: The infrared light is always on while the camcorder is in Infrared mode.  
[Always Off]: The infrared light is always off.  
         
Infrared Recording  
NOTES  
• When the camcorder is in Infrared mode, the following adjustments are made automatically.  
- Gain, shutter speed and aperture are set to auto.  
- Autofocus is set to [Normal AF].  
- Light metering, AE level, AGC limit, white balance and custom picture cannot be set.  
- ND filter cannot be activated.  
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• When switching the camcorder to Infrared mode, do not point the lens at strong sources of light or heat. 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 camcorder to Infrared mode, shield the lens first.  
Optical Axis Shift  
Optical Axis Shift  
This function aids in a dual camera setup for 3D recording by allowing you to adjust the position of the image  
stabilization lens.  
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Operating modes:  
1 Open the [OIS Functions] submenu.  
[l Camera Setup]  
[l Camera Setup]  
[OIS Functions]  
2 Select [Axis Shift] and then press SET.  
Y appears on the bottom of the screen.  
[OIS Functions]  
[Img Stab.]  
3 Open the optical axis [Adjust] screen.  
[l Camera Setup]  
[Axis Shift]  
[Adjust]  
[l Camera Setup]  
[Axis Shift]  
[Adjust]  
• Four directional icons appear on the screen. Use the joystick or wireless controller to adjust the picture. If the  
picture cannot be adjusted anymore in a particular direction, the corresponding directional icon will turn  
gray.  
You can use the [l Camera Setup]  
[Axis Shift]  
[GUI Color] setting to change the color of the icons  
and the [Reset] setting to reset the position of the lens.  
You can check the lens position using the display on the lower right of the screen.  
4 Press SET when finished.  
• If you press the CANCEL button, the lens will move back to its position prior to adjustment.  
NOTES  
• The range of adjustment depends on the current zoom position.  
• The more the lens position is adjusted, the bigger the deviation at the center of the picture will be during zoom.  
By setting the center at full telephoto and then adjusting at full wide-angle, the amount of amount of deviation  
will be reduced.  
   
Using the Focal Length 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 154 steps. You can set the guide to 0 at any point in the zoom range to help precisely  
calibrate both camcorders.  
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Operating modes:  
1 Set up two camcorders and align their picture angle.  
[l Camera Setup]  
2 Open the [Focal Length Guide] submenu.  
[l Camera Setup]  
[Zoom]  
[Focal Length Guide]  
[Zoom]  
3 Select [Set To 0] and then press SET.  
[Focal Length Guide]  
• The focal length guide appears on the left side of the screen as  
[z 0]. To turn off the indicator, select [Off] instead.  
You can obtain more accurate results by performing this step at full  
telephoto.  
• If both camcorders are set so that the same value is displayed during zoom, the focal length for both  
camcorders will be maintained.  
NOTES  
• Although the focal length guide is an aid for 3D recording, make sure to check the picture angle visually while  
recording.  
   
Customization  
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Assignable Buttons  
The camcorder conveniently features 10* 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 are available.  
Operating modes:  
Changing the Assigned Function  
[J Other Functions]  
1 Open the [Assign Button] submenu.  
[J Other Functions]  
[Assign Button]  
[Assign Button]  
2 Select the button to change and then press SET.  
• A list of available functions appears.  
[1 Powered IS]  
[2 Zebra]  
[3 WFM (LCD)]  
[4 Magnification]  
[5-10 (NONE)]  
• The quick reference shows the default settings for each assignable  
button. By default, buttons 5 to 10 have no assignable function set.  
3 Select the desired function and then press SET.  
You can check the [Buttons / Remote] status screen (0 157) to see  
what functions are set for the assignable buttons.  
You can use the [J Other Functions]  
[Reset]  
[Assignable Buttons] setting to reset the assignable  
buttons to their default settings.  
Using an Assignable Button  
After you assign a function to one of the buttons, press the button to activate the function. For some functions,  
an options menu may appear. In such case, select the desired option and then press SET.  
Assignable Functions  
Functions can be set separately in  
mode and  
mode. Refer to the following table for assignable  
functions and available modes.  
           
Assignable Buttons  
Function name  
[Img Stab.]  
[Powered IS]  
[Focus Limit]  
[Face AF]  
Description  
Turns the selected image stabilization method (Dynamic IS or Standard IS) on/off.  
Turns Powered IS on/off.  
0
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Turns the focus limit on/off.  
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Toggles the autofocusing between [Face Pri.], [Face Only] and [Off].  
Selects the main subject when using [Face AF] to focus on subjects’ faces.  
Turns the backlight light metering option on/off.  
Turns the spotlight light metering option on/off.  
Activates the digital tele-converter in the following sequence: 1.5x J 3x J 6x J Off  
Turns peaking on/off.  
[Select Face]  
[Backlight]  
[Spotlight]  
[Tele-converter]  
[Peaking]  
[Zebra]  
Turns zebra patterns on/off.  
Activates video scopes in the following sequence:  
Waveform monitor J Edge monitor J Off  
[WFM (LCD)]  
N
N
[Magnification]  
[TL-H58]  
Turns magnification on/off.  
N
N
N
N
N
Sets the [l Camera Setup]  
Sets the [l Camera Setup]  
Turns color bars on/off.  
[Conversion Lens] setting to [TL-H58] or [Off].  
[Conversion Lens] setting to [WD-H58W] or [Off].  
[WD-H58W]  
[Color Bars]  
[IR Monochrome]  
Switches between white and green when the camcorder is in Infrared mode.  
Turns the infrared light on/off when [l Camera Setup]  
to [Toggle].  
[Infrared]  
[Light] is set  
[IR Light]  
N
[Markers]  
Turns onscreen markers on/off.  
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
[LCD Setup]  
[LCD/VF B&W]  
Opens the [LCD Setup] submenu.  
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Turns the B&W mode of the LCD and viewfinder on/off.  
[Onscreen Display] Displays the onscreen icons and text on an external monitor (for both SD and HD output).  
[Shot Mark 1]  
[Shot Mark 2]*  
[Add e Mark]  
[Add Z Mark]  
[Time Code]  
Adds an c mark to the clip.  
Adds an d mark to the clip.  
Adds an e mark to the clip.  
Adds a Z mark to the clip.  
Displays the [Time Code] submenu.  
[Time Code Hold]* Puts the time code display on hold or resumes it.  
[Audio Output CH] Switches the audio output channel.  
N
N
N
N
N
[Audio Level]  
Turns the audio level meter on/off.  
[Wireless Controller] Turns the wireless controller on/off.  
[Photo]**  
Records a photo.  
[Delete Last Clip]  
[Status]*  
Deletes the last clip recorded.  
Displays the status screens.  
N
* Function can be used only by assigning it to a button.  
**Function can be used only by assigning it to a button or by using the PHOTO button on the wireless controller.  
Custom Picture Settings  
Custom Picture Settings  
You can preset a number of picture-related settings. After changing individual settings to your preference, you  
can save the whole set in the camcorder or SD card as a custom picture file. You can then load the file at a later  
date to change the current settings to the preset levels you selected. You can even embed the custom picture  
settings in clips recorded to a CF card or photos recorded to an SD card. Conversely, you can have the  
camcorder record clips and photos without embedding custom picture settings.  
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You can save up to 9 different custom picture files on the camcorder and up to 20 custom picture files on an SD  
card. Custom picture files can be copied between the camcorder and recording media.  
Custom preset files created with previous Canon camcorders are not compatible with this camcorder. Custom  
picture files created with this camcorder are compatible with only the XF105 and XF100.  
Operating modes:  
Available custom picture settings  
Category  
Menu item  
Submenu  
0
Settings related to light and dark  
tones  
[Gamma]  
[Black Gamma]  
[Black]  
[Master Pedestal]  
[Master Black]  
[Knee]  
All settings except [Saturation]  
[Setup Level]  
[Other Functions]  
[Clip at 100%]  
Settings related to sharpness and  
noise  
[Sharpness]  
[Noise Reduction]  
[Skin Detail]  
[Selective NR]  
[Low Key Satur.]  
[Knee]  
Settings related to color  
[Saturation] setting  
[Color Matrix]  
[White Balance]  
[Color Correction]  
Selecting Custom Picture Files  
[l Camera Setup]  
[Custom Picture]  
Select a custom picture file to apply its settings to your recordings or to  
edit, rename, protect, or transfer it.  
1 Open the [Custom Picture] submenu.  
[K X Select File]  
[l Camera Setup]  
[Custom Picture]  
2 Select [K X Select File] and then press SET.  
• A list of custom picture files in the camcorder and SD card appears. Files in the camcorder begin with [C1]  
to [C9]; those on the SD card begin with [SD1] to [SD20].  
3 Select the desired file and then press SET.  
To apply the files settings, press the MENU button to exit the menu. An icon representing the selected  
custom picture file will appear on the left side of the screen.  
To perform other operations on the file, continue with the following procedures.  
• Select [Off] to record without embedding a custom picture file.  
       
Custom Picture Settings  
Preset Custom Picture Files  
By default, the custom picture files in the camcorder in file slots [C7] to [C9] are protected. Remove the  
protection (0 100) to edit the file. The following describes when to use the preset files.  
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[C7 VIDEO.C]: For playing back video on consumer flat-panel displays.  
[C8 CINE.V]: For achieving a cinema-like picture on TV monitors, such as when creating TV programs that  
require a cinema-like effect.  
[C9 CINE.F]: When combined with [Cine 2] (under [Gamma]) and [Cine 2] (under [Color Matrix]  
creates a cinema-like effect different from that of [C8 CINE.V].  
[Select]),  
Editing a Custom Picture File’s Settings  
1 After selecting a file, select [I X Edit File] and then press SET.  
2 Select a setting and then press SET.  
3 Change the setting to the desired level.  
• Refer to Available Custom Picture Settings (0 102) for details on the various settings.  
• Repeat steps 2 and 3 for other settings, as necessary.  
4 Press the MENU button to exit the menu.  
Renaming Custom Picture Files  
[l Camera Setup]  
[Custom Picture]  
1 After selecting a file, open the [Rename] submenu.  
[I X Edit File] [Rename]  
• A screen appears that displays the current file name with an orange  
selection frame on the first character.  
[I X Edit File]  
2 Select an alphanumeric character or symbol then move (A) to  
the next field.  
• Change the rest of the name in the same way.  
[Rename]  
3 Select [Set] and then press SET.  
4 Press the MENU button to exit the menu.  
Protecting Custom Picture Files  
[l Camera Setup]  
[Custom Picture]  
[I X Edit File]  
[Protect]  
Protecting a custom picture file prevents its settings from being  
accidentally changed.  
1 After selecting a file, open the [Protect] submenu.  
[I X Edit File]  
[Protect]  
2 Select [Protect] and then press SET.  
• In the file selection list, h will appear next to the file name.  
To remove protection settings, select [Unprotect] instead.  
3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu.  
           
Custom Picture Settings  
Transferring Custom Picture Files  
You can transfer custom picture files between the camcorder and SD card. When the custom picture file is in the  
camcorder, use [Copy To b] or [Load From b] depending on the operation you wish to perform. Similarly,  
when the custom picture file is on an SD card, use [Copy To Cam.] or [Load From Cam].  
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Copying a File from the Camcorder to an SD Card  
[l Camera Setup]  
1 After selecting a file in the camcorder, open the [Copy To b] submenu.  
[H X Transfer File]  
[Copy To b]  
[Custom Picture]  
[H X Transfer File]  
[Copy To b]  
2 Select the file slot under which to save the file and then press SET.  
• If there are available slots, you can select [New File] to save the file in  
the first available slot.  
3 Select [OK] and then press SET.  
• The currently selected file will be copied to the selected slot on the  
SD card, overwriting the file in that slot.  
4 Press the MENU button to exit the menu.  
Replacing a File in the Camcorder with a File on an SD Card  
[l Camera Setup]  
[Custom Picture]  
[H X Transfer File]  
[Load From b]  
1 After selecting a file in the camcorder to replace, open the [Load  
From b] submenu.  
[H X Transfer File]  
[Load From b]  
2 Select the file to transfer to the camcorder and then press SET.  
3 Select [OK] and then press SET.  
• The file in the camcorder will be overwritten by the one on the SD  
card.  
4 Press the MENU button to exit the menu.  
Copying a File from an SD Card to the Camcorder  
[l Camera Setup]  
[Custom Picture]  
[H X Transfer File]  
[Copy To Cam.]  
1 After selecting a file on the SD card, open the [Copy To Cam.]  
submenu.  
[H X Transfer File]  
[Copy To Cam.]  
2 Select the file slot under which to save the file and then press SET.  
3 Select [OK] and then press SET.  
• The currently selected file will be copied to the selected slot on the  
camcorder, overwriting the file in that slot.  
4 Press the MENU button to exit the menu.  
Replacing a File on an SD Card with a File in the Camcorder  
[l Camera Setup]  
[Custom Picture]  
[H X Transfer File]  
[Load From Cam.]  
1 After selecting a file on the SD card to replace, open the [Load From  
Cam.] submenu.  
[H X Transfer File]  
[Load From Cam.]  
2 Select the file to transfer to the SD card and then press SET.  
3 Select [OK] and then press SET.  
• The file on the SD card will be overwritten by the one on the  
camcorder.  
4 Press the MENU button to exit the menu.  
   
Custom Picture Settings  
NOTES  
• You can also copy a custom picture file embedded in a clip to the camcorder (0 121).  
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Embedding Custom Picture Settings in a Recording  
[J Other Functions]  
You can record video or take a photo with your custom picture settings  
applied to it. Later, those embedded settings in the video or photo can be  
copied to the camcorder (0 143) and be applied to future recordings.  
You may find that embedding custom picture settings in a recording helps  
you keep track of them, such as verifying what settings were used for a  
particular recording.  
[Add X File]  
[To Clip]  
[To Photo]  
1 Open the [Add X File] submenu.  
[On]  
[J Other Functions]  
[Add X File]  
2 Select [To Clip] or [To Photo] and then press SET.  
• Selecting [To Clip] will embed the custom picture file in a clip while selecting [To Photo] will embed the file in  
a photo.  
3 Select [On] and then press SET.  
Available Custom Picture Settings  
The following are the available settings. Even if no custom picture file is selected, the default settings are still  
applied to the picture.  
Gamma  
Gamma  
The gamma curve changes the overall look of the image.  
Cine 1  
Cine 2  
(Default: [Normal 1])  
Normal 2/3/4  
[Normal 1] to [Normal 4]: These settings are suitable for viewing  
the image on a TV monitor. Highlights in  
[Normal 2] are brighter than those of  
[Normal 1]. Dark tones in the lower part  
of the gamma curve for [Normal 3]  
(ITU-R BT.709 standard) and [Normal 4]  
Normal 4  
Normal 3  
are more pronounced than those of  
Normal 1/2  
[Normal 2].  
[Cine 1] or [Cine 2]:  
Use [Cine 1] for a gamma curve that  
results in a picture with a cinema-like  
feel and cinema-like tones. [Cine 2] has  
Input  
softer contrasts than does [Cine 1] but is also suitable for creating a cinema-like picture.  
Black  
Controls the black level and color cast of blacks.  
Master Pedestal  
The master pedestal increases or decreases the black level. Higher settings will make dark areas brighter but  
decrease contrast. This setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50. (Default: 0)  
                 
Custom Picture Settings  
Master Black  
Corrects color cast in blacks.  
[Red]: -50 to 50 (Default: 0)  
[Green]: -50 to 50 (Default: 0)  
[Blue]: -50 to 50 (Default: 0)  
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Black Gamma  
Black Gamma  
Controls the lower part of the gamma curve (dark areas of the  
image).  
[Level]: Raises or lowers the lower part of the gamma curve.  
This setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50. (Default: 0)  
[Range]: Selects the range in which dark areas are affected. This  
setting can be adjusted from -5 to 50. (Default: 0)  
[Point]: Determines the shape of the lower part of the gamma  
curve. This setting can be adjusted from -1 to 50.  
(Default: 0)  
Point  
Low Key Saturation  
Input  
Adjusts color saturation in dark areas.  
[Enable]: Activates/deactivates the setting. (Default: [Off])  
[Level]: Specifies how saturated colors are in dark areas. This setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50.  
(Default: 0)  
Knee  
Controls the upper part of the gamma curve (highlights of the image). By compressing the highlights, you can  
prevent parts of the image from being overexposed. This is not available when [Gamma] is set to [Cine 1] or  
[Cine 2].  
[Enable]:  
Activates/deactivates the setting. (Default: [On])  
[Automatic]: Select [On] to have the camcorder automatically set the knee point and slope to prevent images  
being overexposed so quickly. Select [Off] to manually adjust the knee point. (Default: [On])  
[Slope]:  
Determines the slope of the gamma curve above the knee point. This setting can be adjusted from  
-35 to 50. (Default: 0)  
[Point]:  
Sets the knee point of the gamma curve. This setting can be adjusted from 50 to 109. (Default: 95)  
[Saturation]: Adjusts color saturation in highlights when [Automatic] is set to [Off]. This setting can be adjusted  
from -10 to 10. (Default: 0)  
Knee Slope  
Knee Point  
Input  
Input  
             
Custom Picture Settings  
Sharpness  
Sets the sharpness of the output and recording signal.  
[Level]:  
Sets the sharpness level. This setting can be adjusted from -10 to 50. (Default: 0)  
[H Detail Freq.]: Sets the center frequency of horizontal sharpness. Setting higher values increases the  
frequency, which, in turn, increases the sharpness. This setting can be adjusted from -8 to 8.  
(Default: 0)  
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[Coring]:  
Reduces noise artifacts caused by high sharpness levels.  
[Level]: Sets the coring level. Higher values prevent sharpness from being applied to minute details, resulting in  
less noise. This setting 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 brightness. [D-Ofst]  
sets the coring level of the minimum brightness level. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 50. (Default: 0)  
[D-Curve]: Sets the curve of the coring adjustment. This curve is the change from [Level] to [D-Ofst]. This setting  
can be adjusted from 0 to 8. (Default: 0)  
[D-Depth]: Sets a multiplier to [D-Ofst] that determines the coring level adjustment based on brightness.  
Positive values raise the coring level in dark areas and negative values lower the level. This setting can be  
adjusted from -4 to 4. (Default: 0)  
[HV Detail Bal.]: Adjusts the ratio between horizontal and vertical detail. Higher values emphasize vertical detail  
while lower values emphasize horizontal detail. This setting can be adjusted from -8 to 8.  
(Default: 0)  
[Limit]:  
Restricts how much sharpness is applied. This setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50.  
(Default: 0)  
[Knee Aperture]: Allows you to set the sharpness of only the areas above the knee point by adjusting the gain and  
slope. This is not available when [Gamma] is set to [Cine 1] or [Cine 2].  
[Gain]: Sets the amount of sharpness. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 9. (Default: 0)  
[Slope]: Sets the slope of the sharpness. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 3, with 0 having no slope,  
1 having a steep slope and 3 having a gradual slope. (Default: 1)  
[Level Depend]: Lowers the amount of sharpness applied to dark areas of the image.  
[Level]: Sets the brightness of the dark areas of the image that will be affected. This setting can be adjusted  
from 0 to 50. (Default: 0)  
[Slope]: Determines the slope of the area between the upper and lower parts of the gamma curve. This setting  
can be adjusted from 0 to 3, with 0 having no slope, 1 having a steep slope and 3 having a gradual slope.  
(Default: 0)  
[Offset]: Adjusts the sharpness level of dark areas in the image. Setting higher values will lower the sharpness  
level. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 50. (Default: 0)  
[Ingredient Ratio]: Changing this ratio allows you to affect the balance between resolution and the reduction of  
jagged edges. Higher values emphasize resolution while lower values emphasize the  
reduction of jagged edges. This setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50. (Default: 0)  
Noise Reduction  
Reduces the amount of noise that appears in the image. Select [Automatic] to have the camcorder adjust the  
noise automatically. Otherwise, select a level from 1 (lowest level) to 8 (highest level), or select [Off] to turn the  
noise reduction off. (Default: [Automatic])  
Skin Detail  
The camcorder applies a softening filter to areas in the picture with skin tones to give a more pleasant  
appearance. By changing these settings, you can determine what areas will be detected as skin tones. A zebra  
pattern will appear over areas on the LCD screen that are detected as having skin tones.  
[Effect Level]: Adjusts the level of the filter. The available options are [Off], [Low], [Middle] and [High].  
(Default: [Off])  
[Hue]:  
Adjusts the hue for detection of skin tones. This setting can be adjusted from -16 to 16. (Default: 0)  
             
Custom Picture Settings  
[Chroma]:  
[Area]:  
Adjusts the color saturation for detection of skin tones. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 31.  
(Default: 16)  
Adjusts the color range for detection of skin tones. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 31.  
(Default: 16)  
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[Y Level]:  
Adjusts the brightness for detection of skin tones. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 31.  
(Default: 16)  
Selective Noise Reduction  
The camcorder detects the characteristics of a certain color or tone and applies a noise reduction filter to the  
targeted areas. A zebra pattern will appear over targeted areas on the screen.  
[Effect Level]:Adjusts the level of the noise reduction filter. The available options are [Off], [Low], [Middle] and  
[High]. (Default: [Off])  
[Hue]:  
Adjusts the hue for the color to be detected. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 31.  
(Default: 16)  
[Chroma]:  
[Area]:  
Adjusts the color saturation for the color to be detected. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 31.  
(Default: 16)  
Adjusts the color range for the color to be detected. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 31.  
(Default: 16)  
[Y Level]:  
Adjusts the brightness for the color to be detected. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 31.  
(Default: 16)  
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]. Generally, this is the same setting  
as [Gamma]. After selecting an option, you can make more precise adjustments. (Default: [Normal 1])  
[Gain]: Adjusts the color intensity. This setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50. (Default: 0)  
[Phase]: Adjusts the color phase. This setting can be adjusted from -18 to 18. (Default: 0)  
[R-G]: The R-G matrix changes the tint of the picture along the cyan/green and red/magenta gradations. This  
setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50. (Default: 0)  
[R-B]: The R-B matrix changes the tint of the picture along the cyan/blue and red/yellow gradations. This  
setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50. (Default: 0)  
[G-R]: The G-R matrix changes the tint of the picture along the magenta/red and green/cyan gradations. This  
setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50. (Default: 0)  
[G-B]: The G-B matrix changes the tint of the picture along the magenta/blue and green/yellow gradations.  
This setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50. (Default: 0)  
[B-R]: The B-R matrix changes the tint of the picture along the yellow/red and blue/cyan gradations. This  
setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50. (Default: 0)  
[B-G]: The B-G matrix changes the tint of the picture along the yellow/green and blue/magenta gradations.  
This setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50. (Default: 0)  
White Balance  
Adjusts the amount of white balance throughout the whole image.  
[R Gain]: Adjust the intensity of red tones. This setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50. (Default: 0)  
[G Gain]: Adjust the intensity of green tones. This setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50. (Default: 0)  
[B Gain]: Adjust the intensity of blue tones. This setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50. (Default: 0)  
           
Custom Picture Settings  
Color Correction  
The camcorder detects the characteristics of a certain color (color phase, chroma, area and Y level) and corrects  
them when recording. You can set the color correction for up to two different areas (A and B).  
[Select Area]:  
Selects the area or areas to correct. Available options are [Area A], [Area B] and [Area A&B].  
Select [Off] to turn this setting off. (Default: [Off])  
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[Area A Setting]: Determines the area in which colors will be corrected.  
[Phase]: Adjusts the color phase for area A. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 31. (Default: 0)  
[Chroma]: Adjusts the color saturation for area A. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 31. (Default: 16)  
[Area]: Adjusts the color range for area A. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 31. (Default: 16)  
[Y Level]: Adjusts the brightness for area A. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 31. (Default: 16)  
[Area A Revision]: Sets the amount of correction for area A.  
[Level]: Adjusts the amount of correction to the color saturation. This setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50.  
(Default: 0)  
[Phase]: Adjusts the amount of correction to the color phase. This setting can be adjusted from -18 to 18.  
(Default: 0)  
[Area B Setting]: Determines the area in which colors will be corrected.  
[Phase]: Adjusts the color phase for area B. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 31. (Default: 0)  
[Chroma]: Adjusts the color saturation for area B. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 31. (Default: 16)  
[Area]: Adjusts the color range for area B. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 31. (Default: 16)  
[Y Level]: Adjusts the brightness for area B. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 31. (Default: 16)  
[Area B Revision]: Sets the amount of correction for area B.  
[Level]: Adjusts the amount of correction to the color saturation. This setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50.  
(Default: 0)  
[Phase]: Adjusts the amount of correction to the color phase. This setting can be adjusted from -18 to 18.  
(Default: 0)  
Other Functions  
[Setup Level]: Adjusts the black level set by the [Black] and [Master Pedestal] settings.  
[Level]: Determines the amount of adjustment to be made. This setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50.  
(Default: 0)  
[Press]: Compresses the dynamic range of the video signal so that it does not exceed 100%. Available options  
are [On] and [Off]. (Default: [Off])  
[Clip At 100%]: When the video signal exceeds 100%, this function clips the white level at 100%. (Default: [Off])  
       
Customizing Functions and Onscreen Displays  
Customizing Functions and Onscreen Displays  
Customize the camcorder to match your shooting style and needs. Use the [J Other Functions]  
Function] setting to adjust how some of the camcorders controls and functions operate in  
[Custom  
mode.  
Similarly, use the [M LCD/VF Setup]  
appear during recording. You can save these preferences along with other menu settings to an SD card and use  
[Custom Display] setting to customize the onscreen displays that  
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Customizing Functions  
[J Other Functions]  
The following table describes which functions can be customized using  
[Custom Function]. For more details, refer to [Custom Function] (0 154).  
[Custom Function]  
Operating modes:  
1 Open the [Custom Function] submenu.  
[J Other Functions]  
[Custom Function]  
2 Select the desired function.  
3 Change the setting option and then press SET.  
Customizable Functions with [Custom Function]  
Menu item  
Description  
[Shockless Gain]  
[Shockless WB]  
[AE Response]  
[Iris Limit]  
Determines the speed of the transition when the gain is changed.  
Creates a softer transition when the white balance is changed.  
Controls the camcorder’s response when you change the automatic exposure setting.  
Sets a maximum aperture value (F8.0) to be used for shooting.  
[I. Ring Direction]  
[F. Ring Direction]  
[Z. Ring Direction]  
[F. Ring Control]  
[Z. Ring Control]  
Changes the direction of the adjustment when turning the manual ring while it is set to IRIS(ND).  
Changes the direction of the adjustment when turning the manual ring while it is set to FOCUS.  
Changes the direction of the adjustment when turning the manual ring while it is set to ZOOM.  
Selects the sensitivity of the response when operating the manual ring while it is set to FOCUS.  
Selects the sensitivity of the response when operating the manual ring while it is set to ZOOM.  
Automatically switches the screen to B&W while the focus assist functions (peaking and magnification) are  
activated. You can have the screen switch to B&W when only the peaking is activated, when only the  
magnification is activated or when both are activated. Focus assist functions will not appear on an external  
monitor.  
[F. Assist B&W]  
Selects the units of distance (meters or feet) displayed when the camcorder shows the distance to the  
subject in manual focus mode.  
[Obj. Dist. Unit]  
[Zoom Indicator]  
[ZR-2000 AE Shift]  
[Scan Reverse Rec]  
[Character Rec]  
Selects the display of the zoom indicator between a graphic bar and a numeric display (0 to 99).  
Selects the function of the AE SHIFT dial on the optional ZR-2000 Zoom Remote Controller between adjusting  
either the exposure compensation or the aperture value.  
Inverts the recorded image horizontally, vertically or horizontally and vertically.  
When this function is set to [On], all of the onscreen displays will be recorded to the clip exactly as they  
appear on the screen.  
                       
Customizing Functions and Onscreen Displays  
Customizing Onscreen Displays  
[M LCD/VF Setup]  
By customizing onscreen displays, you can choose to have the  
camcorder display some icons while hiding other ones. For details on  
which onscreen displays can be customized, refer to Onscreen Displays  
(0 43). For details on the setting options, refer to [Custom Display 1]  
(0 150) and [Custom Display 2] (0 150).  
[Custom Display 1]  
[Custom Display 2]  
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Operating modes:  
1 Open the [Custom Display 1] or [Custom Display 2] submenu.  
[M LCD/VF Setup]  
[Custom Display 1] or [Custom Display 2]  
2 Select the desired onscreen display.  
3 Change the setting option and then press SET.  
   
Saving and Loading Camera Settings  
Saving and Loading Camera Settings  
After you adjust settings in the menus, you can save those settings on an SD card. You can load those settings  
at a later date or on another XF105 or XF100 camcorder so that you can use that camcorder in the same exact  
way.  
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Operating modes:  
Saving Camera Settings to an SD Card  
[J Other Functions]  
1 Open the [Save To b] submenu.  
[J Other Functions]  
[Transfer Menu]  
[Save To b]  
[Transfer Menu]  
2 Select [OK] and press SET.  
• The current settings are saved to the SD card. If the SD card already  
has camera settings on it, they will be overwritten.  
[Save To b]  
3 When the confirmation screen appears, press SET.  
Loading Camera Settings from an SD Card  
[J Other Functions]  
[Transfer Menu]  
Make sure an SD card with camera settings to be loaded is inserted in the  
camcorder.  
1 Open the [Load From b] submenu.  
[J Other Functions]  
2 Select [OK] and press SET.  
• After the camcorders current settings are replaced with the settings  
[Transfer Menu]  
[Load From b]  
[Load From b]  
saved on the SD card, the screen will turn black momentarily and the camcorder will restart.  
NOTES  
• The SD card includes a text file that lists the camera settings. You can check the settings by using a USB card  
reader to access the SD card on a computer. In the [CAMSET] folder, open the file “CAMSET2.TXT”.  
• The camera settings can be used with other XF105 and XF100 camcorders. However, camera settings from  
Canon XF305 and XF300 camcorders cannot be used with this camcorder.  
• When loading camera settings from an SD card, even protected custom picture settings in the camcorder will  
be replaced.  
       
Playback  
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Playback  
This section explains how to play back clips recorded on a CF card. For details on playing back clips using an  
external monitor, refer to Connecting to an External Monitor (0 126). For details on viewing photos on the SD  
card, refer to Viewing Photos (0 140).  
Operating modes:  
Clip Index Screen  
Playback functions are accessed from the clip index screen. To open the  
clip index screen, set the camcorder to  
mode.  
       
Playback  
Hold down the button on the d switch and move it to MEDIA.  
• The camcorder switches to  
mode and the clip index screen appears.  
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Relay recording: Appears when a clip begins on  
one CF card and continues on the other. (0 39)  
Shot mark (0 86)  
e mark/Z mark (0 118)  
Recording date (month and day only) and time  
Orange selection frame  
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Switching Between the CF Card Slots  
If both CF card slots contain a CF card, you can switch between them as  
necessary.  
Operating modes:  
Press the SLOT SELECT button.  
• The access indicator of the selected CF card slot will illuminate in green.  
Playback  
Switching to Other Index Screens  
All of the clips on a CF card can be accessed from the clip index screen.  
However, you can switch to other index screens that show only clips with  
an e mark ([e Mark] index screen), clips with a Z mark ([Z Mark] index  
screen), or photos* ([Photos] index screen).  
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* Photos are saved on the SD card.  
1 Press the INDEX button.  
• The index screen selection menu appears.  
2 Select the desired index screen and then press SET.  
• The selected index screen appears.  
• Select [Cancel] instead to cancel the operation.  
• Press the INDEX button again to return to the clip index screen.  
Playing Back Clips  
You can play back clips from the clip index screen, [e Mark] index screen  
and [Z Mark] index screen. Use the playback control buttons shown in the  
illustration.  
1 Move the orange selection frame to the clip you want to play back.  
2 Press the D button to start playback.  
• Playback will start from the clip selected and continue until the end of  
the last clip in the index screen. When the last frame of the last clip is  
reached, playback will be paused.  
• Press the D button again to pause the playback.  
• Press the B button to stop the playback and return to the index  
screen.  
IMPORTANT  
• Observe the following precautions while the CFj or CFl access  
indicator is illuminated in red. Failure to do so may result in permanent  
data loss.  
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.  
- Do not open the cover of the CF card slot being accessed.  
NOTES  
• You may notice brief stops in video or audio playback between clips.  
     
Playback  
Onscreen Displays  
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Relay recording  
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15 e mark/Z mark (0 118)  
16 Recording date and time1  
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Time code (0 70)  
Clip number / Total number of clips  
Bit rate and resolution (0 46)  
Frame rate (0 46)  
18 Aperture value2 (0 58)  
19 Shutter speed2 (0 56)  
Embedded custom picture file (0 99)  
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Appears when [M LCD/VF Setup]  
Appears when [M LCD/VF Setup]  
[Metadata Display]  
[Metadata Display]  
[Date/Time] is set to [On].  
[Camera Data] is set to [On].  
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A PLAY  
Playback  
Playback pause  
C PAUSE  
Z/Y  
F FWD I  
JF REV  
Frame reverse/Frame advance  
Fast playback*  
Fast reverse playback*  
* The playback speed (x5, x15 or x60) will also appear in the indicator.  
4 Relay recording  
Appears when a clip begins on one CF card and continues uninterrupted on the other. k indicates the first  
part of the recording, j indicates the middle part(s) and i indicates the last part.  
 
Playback  
Playback Controls  
When you play back a clip, operate the buttons on the camcorder or the  
wireless controller to use fast playback, play back frame-by-frame or skip  
clips. Refer to the following table.  
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Available Playback Types  
Playback type  
Operation  
Camcorder: Press the J or I button.  
Wireless controller: Press the J or I button.  
Repeat to increase the playback speed to approximately 5x J  
15x J 60x the normal speed.  
Fast playback  
Wireless controller: Press the Z or Y button (during  
playback pause).  
Frame advance/reverse  
Skip to the beginning of  
the next clip  
Camcorder: Press the K button.  
Wireless controller: Press the g button.  
Skip to the beginning of  
the current clip  
Camcorder: Press the L button.  
Wireless controller: Press the f button.  
Camcorder: Press the L button twice.  
Wireless controller: Press the f button twice.  
Skip to the previous clip  
Return to playback mode  
Camcorder: Press the D button.  
Wireless controller: Press the D button.  
NOTES  
• There is no audio during any of the playback types listed in the previous table.  
• During some special playback modes, you may notice some anomalies (blocky video artifacts, banding, etc.)  
in the playback picture.  
• During frame advance, playback advances 0.2 seconds when the resolution/frame rate is 1280x720/24P or  
1280x720/60P and 0.5 seconds for other configurations.  
• The speed indicated on the screen is approximate.  
Adjusting the Volume  
[m Audio Setup]  
During playback, audio will come from the monaural built-in speaker or  
headphones. When you connect headphones to the W (headphone)  
terminal, the built-in speaker will be muted.  
[Audio Output]  
[Headphone Volume]  
Adjusting the Headphone Volume  
Follow the procedure below to adjust the headphone volume.  
Alternatively, you can adjust the volume using the CUSTOM dial (0 47).  
[8]  
1 Open the [Headphone Volume] submenu.  
[m Audio Setup]  
[Audio Output]  
[Headphone Volume]  
2 Select the desired level and then press SET.  
• Select [Off] to mute the audio.  
       
Playback  
Adjusting the Built-in Speaker Volume  
[m Audio Setup]  
1 Open the [Speaker Volume] submenu.  
[m Audio Setup]  
[Audio Output]  
[Speaker Volume]  
[Audio Output]  
[Speaker Volume]  
[8]  
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2 Select the desired level and then press SET.  
• Select [Off] to mute the audio.  
NOTES  
• For details on changing the audio channel, refer to Selecting the Audio  
Channel (0 129).  
Adding Shot Marks during Playback  
You can add an c mark, d mark or both marks to a clip during playback or playback pause. You can add either  
mark using assignable buttons or an c mark using the wireless controllers SHOT1 button.  
1 Set an assignable button to [Shot Mark 1] or [Shot Mark 2] (0 97).  
2 During playback or playback pause, press the assignable button at the point in the clip to add the  
shot mark.  
• A message indicating the shot mark appears on the screen and the shot mark is added to the clip.  
• Adding a shot mark to a clip during playback will pause the playback.  
• Up to 100 shot marks (c and d marks combined) can be added to a single clip.  
• There may be up to a 0.5 second delay from when you press the button to when the camcorder adds the  
shot mark.  
     
Clip Operations  
Clip Operations  
Besides playing back a clip, you can perform other operations such as deleting a clip or displaying clip  
information. This is done through the clip menu, which contains different functions depending on the index  
screen. You can use the functions in the [J Other Functions] menu to perform some of the operations on all the  
clips. Refer to the following table for available functions and refer to the following pages for more details of the  
functions.  
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Operating modes:  
Clip Menu Functions  
Index screen  
Menu item  
Description  
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[e Mark]/  
[Z Mark]  
[Shot Mark]1/  
[Expand Clip]  
Clip  
N
N
[Display Clip Info]  
Displays various information about a clip.  
N
[Add e Mark]/  
[Delete e Mark]  
Adds or deletes an e mark.  
N2  
[Add Z Mark]/  
[Delete Z Mark]  
Adds or deletes a Z mark.  
N
N3  
[Copy Clip]  
Copies a clip from one CF card to the other.  
Deletes a clip.  
N
N
N2  
N3  
[Delete Clip]  
Displays an index screen of all the frames of a clip that  
have either shot mark.  
[Shot Mark]  
N
N
N
N
N
N
Displays an index screen of all the frames of a clip that  
have the c mark.  
[Shot Mark 1]  
[Shot Mark 2]  
Displays an index screen of all the frames of a clip that  
have the d mark.  
Displays an index screen that shows frames of a clip at  
a fixed interval.  
[Expand Clip]  
N
N
N
N
N
N
[Delete User Memo]  
[Copy X File]  
Deletes the user memo of a clip.  
Copies the custom picture file from a clip to the  
camcorder.  
[Add Shot Mark 1]/  
[Del. Shot Mark 1]  
Adds or deletes the c mark.  
N
[Add Shot Mark 2]/  
[Del. Shot Mark 2]  
Adds or deletes the d mark.  
N
[Fewer Index Pics]  
[More Index Pics]  
Decreases the number of thumbnails that are displayed.  
Increases the number of thumbnails that are displayed.  
N4  
N4  
Switches to playback of a clip with playback paused on  
the selected frame.  
[Pause]  
N
N
[Set Index Picture]  
Sets the thumbnail used in the clip index screen.  
1
2
3
4
Includes also the [Shot Mark 1] and [Shot Mark 2] index screens.  
[e Mark] index screen only.  
[Z Mark] index screen only.  
[Expand Clip] index screen only.  
 
Clip Operations  
Using the Clip Menu  
1 Select a clip and then press SET.  
• The clip menu appears. Available functions depend on the index screen and which functions are enabled.  
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2 Select the desired function and then press SET.  
• The function is enabled. For some functions, further action may be required. Follow the onscreen directions.  
• Press the CANCEL button instead to return to the clip index screen.  
Displaying Clip Information  
Select [Display Clip Info] in the clip menu to display the selected clips information screen ([Clip Info] screen).  
Push the joystick left/right to switch to the previous/next clip. When you are finished, press the CANCEL button  
to return to the clip index screen.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
14  
13 12 11  
1
2
3
4
5
6
Thumbnail of the selected clip  
Shot mark (0 86)  
Recording date and time  
Clip name (0 42)  
7
8
9
e mark / Z mark (0 118)  
Embedded custom picture file (0 99)  
Time code of the last frame in clip  
10 Clip duration  
Bit rate and resolution (0 46)  
11 Time code of the first frame in clip  
12 Time code of the clip thumbnail  
13 Thumbnail of the next clip  
14 Thumbnail of the previous clip  
Special recording mode / Frame rate (0 88): For  
slow & fast motion recording mode, the shooting  
and playback frame rates will be displayed.  
Displaying the User Memo  
When displaying the [Clip Info] screen of a clip that has an embedded user memo, push the joystick up to display  
it. Push the joystick down to return to the [Clip Info] screen.  
Displaying Custom Picture Settings  
When displaying the [Clip Info] screen of a clip that has a custom picture file recorded with it, push the joystick  
down to display the first of three screens with the clips custom picture settings ([X Data 1/3] screen). Push the  
joystick down to switch the [X Data 2/3] screen J [X Data 3/3] screen J [User Memo] screen J [Clip Info]  
screen.  
     
Clip Operations  
Adding e Marks or Z Marks  
If you add an OK mark (e) or check mark (Z) to a clip, you can later display an index screen that shows only  
the clips with an e mark or only the clips with a Z mark. Furthermore, you cannot delete clips with an e mark  
so you can use it to protect important clips.  
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1 Select the desired clip and then press SET to open the clip menu.  
2 Select [Add e Mark] or [Add Z Mark] and then press SET.  
• The clip information screen appears and it prompts you to confirm the operation.  
3 Select [OK] and then press SET.  
• The screen changes back to the clip index screen and an e mark or Z appears next to the selected clips  
thumbnail.  
• Select [Cancel] instead to cancel the operation.  
NOTES  
• If you set an assignable button to [Add e Mark] or [Add Z Mark] (0 97), you can add an e mark or  
Z mark from the index screen, during playback or during playback pause.  
• A clip cannot have both an e mark and Z mark at the same time. When you add a Z mark to a clip with an  
e mark, the e mark will be deleted. Similarly, when you add an e mark to a clip with a Z mark, the  
Z mark will be deleted.  
Deleting e Marks or Z Marks  
Deleting an e Mark or Z Mark from a Clip  
1 Select the desired clip and then press SET to open the clip menu.  
2 Select [Delete e Mark] or [Delete Z Mark] and then press SET.  
• The clip information screen appears and it prompts you to confirm the operation.  
3 Select [OK] and then press SET.  
• The screen changes back to the clip index screen the selected mark is deleted.  
• Select [Cancel] instead to cancel the operation.  
Deleting e Marks from All Clips  
[J Other Functions]  
1 Open the [Delete All e Marks] submenu.  
[J Other Functions]  
[Delete All e Marks]  
[Delete All e Marks]  
2 Select [OK] and then press SET.  
• All e marks from clips on the selected CF card will be deleted.  
• Select [Cancel] instead to cancel the operation.  
• While the e marks are being deleted, you can press SET to cancel.  
3 When the confirmation message appears, press SET.  
         
Clip Operations  
Copying Clips  
You can copy clips from one CF card to the other. The copied clips will retain their original name.  
Copying a Single Clip  
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1 Select the desired clip and then press SET to open the clip menu.  
2 Select [Copy Clip] and then press SET.  
• The clip information screen appears and it prompts you to confirm the operation.  
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.  
4 When the confirmation message appears, press SET.  
• The selected clip is copied to the other CF card and the screen changes back to the clip index screen.  
Copying All Clips  
[J Other Functions]  
1 Open the [Copy All Clips] submenu.  
[J Other Functions]  
[Clips]  
[Copy All Clips]  
[Clips]  
2 Select [OK] and then press SET.  
• All of the clips on the selected CF card will be copied to the other CF  
card.  
[Copy All Clips]  
• Select [Cancel] instead to cancel the operation.  
• While the clips are being copied, you can press SET to cancel.  
3 When the confirmation message appears, press SET.  
Copying All Clips with an e Mark  
[J Other Functions]  
[Clips]  
1 Open the [Copy e Clips] submenu.  
[J Other Functions]  
[Clips]  
[Copy e Clips]  
2 Select [OK] and then press SET.  
• All of the clips with an e mark on the selected CF card will be copied  
to the other CF card.  
[Copy e Clips]  
• Select [Cancel] instead to cancel the operation.  
• While the clips are being copied, you can press SET to cancel.  
3 When the confirmation message appears, press SET.  
IMPORTANT  
• Observe the following precautions while the CFj or CFl access indicator is illuminated in red. Failure to do  
so may result in permanent data loss.  
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.  
- Do not open the cover of the either CF card slot.  
NOTES  
• You cannot copy a clip if either CF card slot cover is open.  
• If a clip is being copied to a card that already has a clip with the same number (the 4-digit number in the clip  
name), then the copied clip will be renamed with the following number.  
       
Clip Operations  
Deleting Clips  
You can delete any clip except those with an e mark. To delete such clips, delete the e mark beforehand.  
Deleting a Single Clip  
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1 Select the desired clip and then press SET to open the clip menu.  
2 Select [Delete Clip] and then press SET.  
• The clip information screen appears and it prompts you to confirm the operation.  
3 Select [OK] and then press SET.  
• Select [Cancel] instead to cancel the operation.  
• While the clip is being deleted, the operation cannot be canceled.  
4 When the confirmation message appears, press SET.  
Deleting All Clips  
[J Other Functions]  
1 Open the [Delete All Clips] submenu.  
[J Other Functions]  
[Clips]  
[Delete All Clips]  
[Clips]  
2 Select [OK] and then press SET.  
• All of the clips (except for clips with an e mark) on the selected CF  
[Delete All Clips]  
card will be deleted.  
• Select [Cancel] instead to cancel the operation.  
• While the clips are being deleted, you can press SET to cancel.  
3 When the confirmation message appears, press SET.  
IMPORTANT  
• Observe the following precautions while the CFj or CFl access indicator is illuminated in red. Failure to do  
so may result in permanent data loss.  
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.  
- Do not open the cover of the selected CF card slot.  
Deleting the User Memo  
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 [OK] and then press SET.  
• The user memo is deleted and the screen changes back to the clip index screen.  
• Select [Cancel] instead to cancel the operation.  
       
Clip Operations  
Copying a Custom Picture File Embedded in a Clip  
You can copy the custom picture file embedded in a clip to the camcorder.  
1 Select the desired clip and then press SET to open the clip menu.  
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2 Select [Copy X File] and then press SET.  
• The [X Data 1/3] screen appears with the orange selection frame indicating the first custom picture file slot  
in the camcorder.  
You can push the joystick up/down to display the [X Data 2/3] and [X Data 3/3] screens.  
3 Push the joystick left/right to select the desired file slot and then press SET.  
4 Select [OK] and then press SET.  
• The custom picture file already in the selected file slot will be overwritten.  
• Select [Cancel] instead to cancel the operation.  
5 When the confirmation message appears, press SET.  
NOTES  
• You cannot copy the custom picture file to a file slot with a protected file.  
• By default, file slots [C7] to [C9] are protected.  
Displaying an Index Screen of Shot Marks  
After you add shot marks to a clip, you can display an index screen that contains all the frames in a clip with  
either shot mark, only the c mark or only the d mark. When you play back a clip from this index screen,  
playback will start from the frame indicated by the shot mark. You can also perform other operations from this  
index screen, such as adding and deleting shot marks.  
1 Select the desired clip and then press SET to open the clip menu.  
2 Select [Shot Mark] and then press SET.  
• The [Shot Mark] index screen appears, which contains all the frames with shot marks in the clip. Select  
instead [Shot Mark 1] to display an index screen only of the frames with the c mark or [Shot Mark 2] to  
display an index screen only of the frames with the d mark.  
• The time code under the thumbnail indicates the time code of the frame with the shot mark.  
• Press the INDEX button to return to the clip index screen.  
Time code of the  
frame with the shot  
mark  
NOTES  
• After you finish playing back a clip from this index screen, the index screen that was open before the [Shot  
Mark] index screen will appear.  
       
Clip Operations  
Displaying a Frame Index Screen of a Single Clip  
You can display an index screen of a single 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 certain point. You can change how many thumbnails are  
displayed. You can also perform other operations from this index screen, such as adding and deleting shot  
marks.  
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1 Select the desired clip and then press SET to open the clip menu.  
2 Select [Expand Clip] and then press SET.  
• The [Expand Clip] index screen appears, which shows thumbnails of frames taken from the clip at fixed  
intervals. The time code under the thumbnail indicates the time code of the frame.  
You can change the fixed interval between frames by showing more or fewer thumbnails. To show more  
thumbnails, open the clip menu and select [More Index Pics] and then press SET. To show fewer  
thumbnails, select [Fewer Index Pics] and then press SET.  
• Press the INDEX button to return to the clip index screen.  
Thumbnail icon: Indicates that the clip  
thumbnail in the clip index screen is  
from the frame with the thumbnail  
icon.  
Time code of the displayed frame  
NOTES  
• After you finish playing back a clip from this index screen, the index screen that was open before the [Expand  
Clip] index screen will appear.  
Adding or Deleting Shot Marks from an Index Screen  
From the [Shot Mark] index screen or [Expand Clip] index screen, you can add/delete a shot mark to/from a  
frame. You can add or delete both shot marks, only the c mark or only the d mark.  
Adding a Shot Mark  
1 Open the [Shot Mark] index screen or [Expand Clip] index screen.  
2 Select the desired frame (thumbnail) and then press SET to open the clip menu.  
3 Select [Add Shot Mark 1] or [Add Shot Mark 2] and then press SET.  
• The clip information screen appears and it prompts you to confirm the operation.  
4 Select [OK] and then press SET.  
• The screen changes back to the previous index screen and the selected shot mark appears next to the  
selected clips thumbnail.  
• Select [Cancel] instead to cancel the operation.  
       
Clip Operations  
Deleting a Shot Mark  
1 Open the [Shot Mark] index screen or [Expand Clip] index screen.  
2 Select the desired frame (thumbnail) and then press SET to open the clip menu.  
3 Select [Del. Shot Mark 1] or [Del. Shot Mark 2] and then press SET.  
• The clip information screen appears and it prompts you to confirm the operation.  
4 Select [OK] and then press SET.  
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• The selected mark is deleted and the screen changes back to the previous index screen.  
• If a frame has no shot marks, it will no longer appear in the [Shot Mark] index screen.  
• Select [Cancel] instead to cancel the operation.  
NOTES  
• If you set an assignable button to [Shot Mark 1] or [Shot Mark 2] (0 97), you can add shot marks. You can  
also add an c mark by using the SHOT1 button on the wireless controller.  
• Up to 100 shot marks (c and d marks combined) can be added to a single clip.  
• There may be up to a 0.5 second delay from when you press the button to when the camcorder adds the shot  
mark.  
Changing a Clip’s Thumbnail  
You can change the thumbnail that appears in the clip index screen to a thumbnail of a frame that appears in the  
[Shot Mark] index screen or [Expand Clip] index screen.  
1 Open the [Shot Mark] index screen or [Expand Clip] index screen.  
2 Select the desired frame (thumbnail) and then press SET to open the clip menu.  
3 Select [Set Index Picture] and then press SET.  
• The clip information screen appears and it prompts you to confirm the operation.  
4 Select [OK] and then press SET.  
• The selected frame is set as the thumbnail and the screen changes back to the previous index screen.  
W appears next to the thumbnail of the selected frame.  
• Select [Cancel] instead to cancel the operation.  
NOTES  
• When playing back a clip from the clip index screen, playback will start from the beginning of the clip,  
regardless of the thumbnail.  
     
External Connections  
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Video Output Configuration  
The video signal output from the HD/SD SDI (b only), HDMI OUT and HD/SD COMPONENT OUT  
terminals depends on the clips video configuration, the capability of the external monitor (for video output from  
the HDMI OUT terminal) and on various menu settings. Video output from the AV terminal will always be in 480/  
60i standard.  
Operating modes:  
Video Output Configuration by Terminal  
Refer to the following table for the video output configuration from each terminal. If necessary, you can  
superimpose the onscreen displays on the video displayed on the external monitor (0 128).  
Video Output Configuration by Terminal  
HD/SD SDI1, 2  
(b only)  
HD/SD COMPONENT  
OUT2, 4  
Terminal J  
HDMI OUT2, 3  
AV  
Recording frame  
HD  
SD  
HD  
SD  
HD  
SD  
SD  
size / Frame rate L  
output  
output  
output  
output  
output  
output  
output  
1080/60i  
1080/30P  
1080/24P  
1080/60i  
480/60i5  
480/60i5  
1080/60i  
480/60P  
480/60P  
1080/60i  
720/60P  
480/60i  
480/60i  
480/60i  
480/60i  
1080/slow or  
fast motion  
720/60P  
720/30P  
720/24P  
720/60P  
720/60P  
720/slow or  
fast motion  
1
2
Set [N Video Setup]  
When you set [M LCD/VF Setup]  
[SDI Output] to [HD], [SD] or [Off].  
[HD Output] (under [Zebra]) to [On], you can display zebra patterns on an external monitor.  
In such case, output from the HD/SD SDI terminal (b only) and HD/SD COMPONENT OUT terminal will be in HD, regard-  
less of their setting.  
Video output will automatically switch to HD or SD, depending on the capability of the external monitor.  
3
4
5
Set [N Video Setup]  
[Component Output] to [HD] or [SD].  
When output from the HDMI OUT terminal is SD (480/60P), the output of the HD/SD SDI terminal will also be 480/60P.  
NOTES  
b When the camcorder is connected via HDMI OUT terminal to an external monitor, the video signal  
output from the HD/SD SDI terminal will be the same as that from the HDMI OUT terminal.  
       
Video Output Configuration  
SD Output  
[N Video Setup]  
[SD Output]  
When HD video (16:9 aspect ratio) is converted and output as SD video  
(4:3 aspect ratio), you can choose how it appears on the external monitor.  
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1 Open the [SD Output] submenu.  
[Squeeze]  
[N Video Setup]  
[SD Output]  
2 Select the desired option and then press SET.  
Options  
[Squeeze]:  
The image is squeezed from the left and right so that the entire image fits within the screen. The image  
will appear normal if the external monitor also has a 16:9 aspect ratio.  
The 16:9 aspect ratio is maintained but black letterbox bars are added to the top and bottom of the  
image.  
[Letterbox]:  
[Side Crop]: The left and right sides of the image are cropped so that the central part of the image fits within the  
screen.  
[Squeeze]  
setting  
[Letterbox]  
setting  
[Side Crop]  
setting  
   
Connecting to an External Monitor  
Connecting to an External Monitor  
When you connect the camcorder to an external monitor for recording or playback, use the terminal on  
camcorder that matches the one you wish to use on the monitor. Then, select the video signal output  
configuration (0 124). The camcorder can output video from all of the video output terminals simultaneously.  
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Operating modes:  
Connection Diagram  
When you connect the camcorder to an external monitor using the HD/SD COMPONENT OUT terminal, audio is  
output by connecting the optional STV-250N Stereo Video Cable to the monitor using the AV terminal.  
We recommend that you power the camcorder from a household power outlet using the compact power adapter.  
HD/SD SDI  
terminal*  
BNC cable  
(commercially  
available)  
HD/SD  
COMPONENT  
OUT terminal  
HDMI OUT  
terminal  
AV terminal  
STV-250N  
Stereo Video  
Cable (optional)  
CTC-100/S  
Component Cable  
(supplied)  
HDMI cable  
(commercially  
available)  
VIDEO IN/  
AUDIO IN  
COMPONENT IN  
HDMI IN  
SDI IN  
* b only  
     
Connecting to an External Monitor  
b Using the HD/SD SDI Terminal  
[N Video Setup]  
[SDI Output]  
[Off]  
The digital signal output from the HD/SD SDI terminal includes the video  
signal, audio signal and time code signal. If necessary, perform the  
following procedure to change the output to HD or SD. Turning the output  
off will conserve the camcorders power.  
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1 Open the [SDI Output] submenu.  
[N Video Setup]  
[SDI Output]  
2 Select the desired option and then press SET.  
• If you selected [HD], no more settings need to be made. If you selected [SD], you can select the SD output  
method (0 125).  
NOTES  
• If necessary, you can superimpose the onscreen displays on the video displayed on the external monitor  
Using the HDMI OUT Terminal  
The HDMITM OUT terminal also offers a digital connection and outputs both a video and audio signal. The output  
signal will automatically switch to HD or SD depending on the capability of the external monitor.  
NOTES  
• Correct operation cannot be guaranteed when connecting the camcorder to DVI monitors.  
• Video may not be output correctly depending on the monitor. In such case, use another terminal.  
• If necessary, you can superimpose the onscreen displays on the video displayed on the external monitor  
• You can select the SD output method (0 125).  
Using the HD/SD COMPONENT OUT Terminal  
[N Video Setup]  
The HD/SD COMPONENT OUT terminal outputs an analog HD or SD  
video signal. If necessary, perform the following procedure to change the  
output to HD or SD.  
[Component Output]  
1 Open the [Component Output] submenu.  
[N Video Setup] [Component Output]  
2 Select the desired option and then press SET.  
[HD]  
• If you selected [HD], no more settings need to be made. If you selected [SD], you can select the SD output  
method (0 125).  
NOTES  
• If necessary, you can superimpose the onscreen displays on the video displayed on the external monitor  
           
Connecting to an External Monitor  
Using the AV Terminal  
When you output video from the AV terminal, the video signal is converted to an analog SD composite video  
signal. In addition, the AV terminal also outputs audio. You can select the SD output method (0 125).  
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NOTES  
• If necessary, you can superimpose the onscreen displays on the video displayed on the external monitor  
• When you play back a clip on a monitor with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the monitor will switch automatically to  
widescreen mode if it is compatible with the Video ID-1 system.  
Superimposing Onscreen Displays to Appear on an  
External Monitor  
[N Video Setup]  
You can choose to superimpose onscreen displays on the video output  
from the HD/SD SDI terminal (b only), HDMI OUT terminal, HD/SD  
COMPONENT OUT terminal or AV terminal. Doing so will display the  
onscreen displays on an external monitor. You must set this function  
separately for HD and SD output. This setting will not affect your  
[HD Onscreen Disp.]  
[SD Onscreen Disp.]  
[Off]  
recordings.  
1 Open the [HD Onscreen Disp.] or [SD Onscreen Disp.] submenu.  
[N Video Setup]  
[HD Onscreen Disp.] or [SD Onscreen Disp.]  
2 Select [On] and then press SET.  
G appears on the right side of the screen (when [M LCD/VF Setup]  
[Custom Display 2]  
[Output  
Display] is set to [On]).  
NOTES  
• Onscreen displays will not appear on an external monitor for SD output if [N Video Setup]  
[SD Output] is  
set to [Side Crop].  
       
Audio Output  
Audio Output  
The camcorder can output audio from the HD/SD SDI terminal (b only), HDMI OUT terminal, AV terminal  
or W (headphone) terminal. When audio is output from the AV terminal or W (headphone) terminal, you can  
configure settings such as the output channel. When audio is output from the AV terminal, you can select the  
output level.  
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b Embedded Audio  
Embedded audio refers to the superimposing of the audio signal along with the video signal being output from  
the HD/SD SDI terminal. If you set the [Video Setup]  
automatically embed audio.  
[SDI Output] setting to [HD] or [SD], the camcorder will  
Operating modes:  
Synchronizing the Video with the Audio being Monitored  
[m Audio Setup]  
[Audio Output]  
[Monitor Delay]  
[Normal]  
When audio is output from the AV terminal or W (headphone) terminal,  
you can choose to synchronize the audio signal with the video signal or  
have the camcorder output the audio in real time. When the audio is  
output in real time, there will be a slight delay. Regardless of the setting,  
however, the audio and video signals recorded will be synchronized.  
Operating modes:  
1 Open the [Monitor Delay] submenu.  
[m Audio Setup]  
[Audio Output]  
[Monitor Delay]  
2 Select the desired option and then press SET.  
Options  
[Line Out]: Synchronizes the audio and video signals.  
[Normal]:  
Allows you to monitor the audio in real time.  
Selecting the Audio Channel  
[m Audio Setup]  
[Audio Output]  
[Channel]  
You can select the audio channel that is output from the AV terminal or W  
(headphone) terminal.  
Operating modes:  
1 Open the [Channel] submenu.  
[CH1/CH2]  
[m Audio Setup]  
[Audio Output]  
[Channel]  
2 Select the desired option and then press SET.  
               
Audio Output  
Options  
[CH1/CH2]: Audio from CH1 is output from the left audio channel and audio from CH2 is output from the right audio  
channel.  
[CH1/CH1]: Audio from CH1 is output from both the left and right audio channels.  
[CH2/CH2]: Audio from CH2 is output from both the left and right audio channels.  
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[All/All]:  
Audio from CH1 and CH2 is mixed and output from both the left and right audio channels.  
NOTES  
• You can change the audio channel by setting an assignable button to [Audio Output CH] (0 97).  
Selecting the Output Level of the AV Terminal  
[m Audio Setup]  
You can select the output level of audio that is output from the AV  
terminal.  
[Audio Output]  
[Level]  
Operating modes:  
1 Open the audio ouput [Level] submenu.  
[1 Vrms]  
[m Audio Setup]  
[Audio Output]  
[Level]  
2 Select the desired level and then press SET.  
Options  
[1 Vrms]: The audio output level is normal.  
[2 Vrms]: The audio output level is 6 dB higher.  
NOTES  
• This setting does not affect audio output to headphones.  
   
Saving Clips to a Computer  
Saving Clips to a Computer  
Use the software on the supplied Canon XF Utilities CD-ROM to transfer clips in the camcorder to a computer  
to save them. The CD-ROM contains the following.  
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Canon XF Utility: Browser for transferring clips to a computer, playing back and checking video, and managing  
clips.  
Plugins for non-linear editing (NLE) software: The plugins allow you to load clips from a computer or a CF card  
(connected via USB reader to a computer) to the NLE software. The following plugins are included.  
- Canon XF Plugin for Avid Media Access (for computers running Windows or Mac OS)  
- Canon XF Plugin for Final Cut Pro (for computers running Mac OS)  
The instruction manual for each module provides more details. Refer to Viewing the Software Instruction  
Manuals (0 137) for details on accessing the manuals.  
Operating modes:  
System Requirements  
Canon XF Utility  
Windows XP1, SP3  
OS  
Windows Vista2, SP1 or SP2  
Mac OS X v10.5 or 10.6  
Windows 72  
Intel® Core  
(Intel® Core 2 Duo, 2.66 GHz recommended);  
SSE2 compatible  
Intel® CPU  
CPU  
(Intel® Core 2 Duo, 2.66 GHz recommended; not  
compatible with Power PC)  
RAM  
1 GB (2 GB for Windows 7, 64-bit version)  
Installation: 80 MB  
1024 x 768 resolution, 16-bit color (high color)  
Available hard disk space  
Display  
1024 x 768 resolution, 32,000 colors  
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32-bit version only.  
32-bit and 64-bit versions.  
Canon XF Plugin for Avid Media Access  
Required application Media Composer 4.0.5 or later, or NewsCutter 8.0.5 or later  
Refer to each applications official home page for system requirements.  
Canon XF Plugin for Final Cut Pro  
Required application  
Final Cut Pro 6.0.3 or later  
Refer to the applications official home page for the applications system requirements.  
NOTES  
• Even if your computer meets the system requirements, proper operation of the software cannot be  
guaranteed.  
     
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Installing and Uninstalling Canon XF Utility (Windows)  
Installing Canon XF Utility  
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Perform the following procedure to install the Canon XF Utility software. Note that the language displayed  
during installation will be in English, French or Spanish but the rest of the applications menus and messages will  
be in English only.  
1 Insert the Canon XF Utilities CD-ROM into the computer.  
• The installation screen appears. If it does not, follow the steps below.  
- Windows Vista and Windows 7: When the AutoPlay window appears, select [Run SETUP.EXE].  
- Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows XP: Open [Computer] (Windows Vista and Windows 7) or  
[My Computer] (Windows XP) and double-click the icon of the drive that contains the CD-ROM.  
2 Select your region.  
• If you selected [Asia] or [Oceania], skip to step 4.  
3 Select the language to be displayed during installation.  
 
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4 Select an installation method and then click [OK].  
• If you selected the [Easy Installation] installation method, skip to step 7.  
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5 Select the software to install and the destination folder. Then, click [Next].  
6 Click [Install].  
7 Read the license agreement and click [Yes] to begin the installation.  
• If you do not select [Yes], you cannot install the software.  
• When the installation has completed, [Installation has completed successfully.] appears.  
You can click [Cancel] to cancel the operation.  
8 Click [Next] and then click [Finish].  
9 Remove the CD-ROM from the computer.  
Uninstalling Canon XF Utility  
1 From the Start menu, select [All Programs]  
Utility].  
[Canon Utilities]  
[Canon XF Utility]  
[Uninstall Canon XF  
• A confirmation screen appears.  
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2 Click [Yes] to begin the uninstalling the software.  
• When the software has been uninstalled, [The software has been successfully uninstalled] appears.  
3 Click [OK].  
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Uninstalling Canon XF MPEG2 Decoder  
1 In the Control Panel, open [Programs and Features]* (Windows Vista/Windows 7) or [Add or Remove  
Programs] (Windows XP).  
• A list of installed programs appears.  
2 Select [Canon XF MPEG2 Decoder].  
3 Click [Uninstall]/[Uninstall/Change] (Windows Vista/Windows 7) or [Change/Remove] (Windows XP).  
4 Follow the onscreen instructions.  
* This may be [Add or Remove Programs] depending on how the Control Panel is displayed.  
Uninstalling Canon XF Plugin for Avid Media Access  
1 In the Control Panel, open [Programs and Features]* (Windows Vista/Windows 7) or [Add or Remove  
Programs] (Windows XP).  
• A list of installed programs appears.  
2 Select [Canon XF Plugin for Avid Media Access].  
3 Click [Uninstall]/[Uninstall/Change] (Windows Vista/Windows 7) or [Change/Remove] (Windows XP).  
4 Follow the onscreen instructions.  
* This may be [Add or Remove Programs] depending on how the Control Panel is displayed.  
Uninstalling the Canon XF Plugin for Avid Media Access Instructions  
1 From the [Start] menu, open [All Programs]  
[Canon Utilities]  
[Canon XF Plugin for Avid Media Access]  
[Uninstall Canon XF Plugin for Avid Media Access Instruction Manual].  
2 When the confirmation screen appears, click [Yes] and then click [OK].  
Installing and Uninstalling Canon XF Utility (Mac OS)  
Installing Canon XF Utility  
1 Insert the Canon XF Utilities CD-ROM into the computer.  
• The Canon XF Utility icon appears on the desktop.  
2 Double-click the icon and then double-click [XFInstaller].  
• The installation screen appears.  
3 Select your region.  
 
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4 Click [Install].  
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5 Select the installation method and then click [Next].  
6 Read the license agreement and click [Agree].  
• If you do not select [Agree], you cannot install the software.  
• If you selected the [Easy Installation] installation method, skip to step 8.  
7 Select the software to install and then click [Next].  
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8 Click [Next] to begin the installation.  
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• When the installation has completed, [Installation has finished.] appears.  
9 Click [Finish] and then remove the CD-ROM from the computer.  
Uninstalling the Software  
1 From [Applications], open [Canon Utilities].  
2 Move [Canon XF Utility] to the [Trash].  
Uninstalling Canon XF Plugin for Final Cut Pro  
Move the following file to [Trash].  
/Library/Application Support/ProApps/MIO/RAD/Plugins/CanonXF.RADPlug  
Uninstalling Canon XF Plugin for Avid Media Access  
Move the following file to [Trash]  
/Library/Application Support/Avid/AVX2_Plug-ins/AMA/MVP_CanonXF.avx  
Uninstalling Canon XF MPEG2 Decoder  
Move the following file to [Trash].  
/Library/QuickTime/XFMpeg2Dec.component  
Uninstalling the Canon XF Plugin for Final Cut Pro Instructions  
1 From [Applications], open [Canon Utilities].  
2 Move [Canon XF Plugin for Final Cut Pro] to [Trash].  
Uninstalling the Canon XF Plugin for Avid Media Access Instructions  
1 From [Applications], open [Canon Utilities].  
2 Move [Canon XF Plugin for Avid Media Access] to [Trash].  
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Viewing the Software Instruction Manuals  
For details on using the software, refer to the instruction manual (PDF file) of each module. The instruction  
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®
manuals are installed with the software. For computers running Windows, Adobe Reader is required.  
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Viewing the Canon XF Utility Instruction Manual  
Windows:  
1 From the Start menu, select [All Programs]  
Instruction Manual].  
[Canon Utilities]  
[Canon XF Utility]  
[Manual].  
[Canon XF Utility  
2 Select the language of the instruction manual to view.  
Mac OS:  
1 From [Applications], open [Canon Utilities]  
[Canon XF Utility]  
2 Open the folder of the language and double-click the PDF file.  
You can also view the instruction manual by starting the Canon XF Utility software and then selecting [Help]  
[View instruction manual].  
Viewing the Plugin Instructions  
Canon XF Plugin for Avid Media Access Instructions:  
Windows:  
1 From the Start menu, select [All Programs]  
[Canon Utilities]  
[Canon XF Plugin for Avid Media Access]  
[Canon XF Plugin for Avid Media Access Instruction Manual].  
2 Select the desired language.  
Mac OS:  
1 From [Applications], open [Canon Utilities]  
[Canon XF Plugin for Avid Media Access]  
[Manual].  
2 Open the folder of the language and double-click the PDF file.  
Canon XF Plugin for Final Cut Pro Instructions:  
1 From [Applications], open [Canon Utilities]  
[Canon XF Plugin for Final Cut Pro]  
[Manual].  
2 Open the folder of the language and double-click the PDF file.  
   
Photos  
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Taking Photos  
You can take photos when the camcorder is in  
camcorder is in  
mode or you can capture a photo from a clip when the  
mode. Photos are saved onto the SD card. In  
mode, photo size is 1920x1080*. In  
mode, photo size depends on the resolution setting of the clip that the photo is captured from. If the clip  
is 1920x1080 or 1440x1080, the photo size is 1920x1080. If the clip is 1280x720, the photo size is 1280x720.  
* At this size, the camcorder can save approximately 670 photos on a 1 GB SD card.  
Taking Photos in CAMERA Mode  
You can take a photo while the camcorder is recording a clip or is in record pause mode. If a custom picture file  
is selected in advance, it will be recorded with the photo (0 99). To take a photo, set an assignable button to  
[Photo] first or use the wireless controller.  
Operating modes:  
1 Set an assignable button to [Photo] (0 97).  
• This step is not necessary if you are using the wireless controller.  
2 Press the assignable button to take a photo.  
• Alternatively, press the PHOTO button on the wireless controller.  
• [b] and the number of available photos appear on the upper right portion of the screen.  
• If a custom picture file is selected, it will be recorded with the photo.  
• The SD card access indicator will flash as the photo is being recorded.  
Capturing Photos in MEDIA Mode  
You can capture a photo from a clip during playback pause. To capture a photo, set an assignable button to  
[Photo] first or use the wireless controller.  
Operating modes:  
1 Set an assignable button to [Photo] (0 97).  
• This step is not necessary if you are using the wireless controller.  
2 Select the desired clip and press the D button to start playback.  
3 Pause the playback at the point you want to capture.  
4 Press the assignable button to capture a photo.  
• Alternatively, press the PHOTO button on the wireless controller.  
• The screen will momentarily turn black as if a camera shutter had released.  
• [b] and the number of available photos appear on the upper right portion of the screen.  
• The SD card access indicator will flash as the photo is being recorded.  
5 Press the B button to stop playback.  
         
Taking Photos  
IMPORTANT  
• Observe the following precautions while the SD card access indicator is flashing. Failure to do so may result in  
permanent data loss.  
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.  
- Do not remove the SD card.  
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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.  
• Photos will not be inverted regardless of the [J Other Functions]  
[Custom Function]  
[Scan Reverse Rec]  
setting.  
Photo Playback  
Photo Playback  
You can view the photos that you took with the camcorder.  
Operating modes:  
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Displaying the [Photos] Index Screen  
Display the [Photos] index screen to view photos.  
1 Hold down the button on the d switch and move it to  
MEDIA.  
• The camcorder switches to  
appears.  
mode and the clip index screen  
2 Press the INDEX button.  
• The index screen selection menu appears.  
3 Select [Photo Index] and then press SET.  
• The [Photos] index screen appears.  
• After you are finished viewing photos, press the INDEX button to return  
to the clip index screen.  
Viewing Photos  
1 Move the orange selection frame to the desired photo.  
2 Press the D button to view the photo.  
• The photo playback screen appears and the selected photo is  
displayed.  
• Use the L/K buttons to switch to the previous/next photo.  
• Press the DISP. button to hide/show the onscreen displays.  
• Press the B button to return to the [Photos] index screen.  
IMPORTANT  
• Observe the following precautions while the SD card access indicator is  
flashing. Failure to do so may result in permanent data loss.  
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.  
- Do not remove the SD card.  
• The following photos may not be displayed correctly.  
- Photos not recorded with this camcorder.  
- Photos created or edited on a computer.  
- Photos whose file names have been changed.  
       
Photo Operations  
Photo Operations  
You can use the photo menu to protect or unprotect a photo, delete a photo, or copy a custom picture file  
embedded in a photo. You can display the photo menu from the [Photos] index screen or photo playback  
screen.  
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Using the Photo Menu  
1 From the [Photos] index screen, select a photo and then press SET.  
• If you are viewing a photo, simply press SET.  
• The photo menu appears. Available functions depend on the photos settings.  
2 Select the desired function and then press SET.  
Deleting Photos  
You can delete a photo you no longer need. When you do so, however, the custom picture file embedded in it  
will also be deleted. Photos can be deleted one at a time from the photo playback screen or [Photos] index  
screen.  
Operating modes:  
Deleting a Photo from the Playback Screen  
1 Display the photo to be deleted (0 140).  
2 Press SET to open the photo menu.  
3 Select [Delete] and then press SET.  
• The screen prompts you to confirm the operation.  
4 Select [OK] and then press SET.  
• Select [Cancel] instead to cancel the operation.  
• The selected photo is deleted and the next photo is displayed.  
• If a custom picture file is embedded in the photo, it is also deleted.  
5 When the confirmation message appears, press SET.  
Deleting a Photo from the Index Screen  
1 Open the [Photos] index screen (0 140).  
2 Move the orange selection frame to the photo to be deleted.  
3 Press SET to open the photo menu.  
4 Select [Delete] and then press SET.  
• The screen prompts you to confirm the operation.  
5 Select [OK] and then press SET.  
• Select [Cancel] instead to cancel the operation.  
• The selected photo is deleted.  
• If a custom picture file is embedded in the photo, it is also deleted.  
6 When the confirmation message appears, press SET.  
       
Photo Operations  
Deleting All Photos  
[J Other Functions]  
1 Open the [Delete All Photos] submenu.  
[J Other Functions]  
[Delete All Photos]  
[Delete All Photos]  
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2 Select [OK] and then press SET.  
• All of the photos on the SD card will be deleted.  
• Select [Cancel] instead to cancel the operation.  
• While the photos are being deleted, you can press SET to cancel.  
3 When the confirmation message appears, press SET.  
IMPORTANT  
• Be careful when deleting photos. Deleted photos cannot be recovered.  
NOTES  
• Protected photos cannot be deleted.  
Protecting Photos  
You can protect photos to prevent accidental erasure. The custom picture file embedded in such a photo is also  
protected. Photos can be protected from the photo playback screen or [Photos] index screen.  
Operating modes:  
Protecting a Photo from the Playback Screen  
1 Display the photo to be protected.  
• Refer to Viewing Photos (0 140).  
2 Press SET to open the photo menu.  
3 Select [Protect] and then press SET.  
To remove protection settings from a protected photo, select [Unprotect] instead.  
• The screen prompts you to confirm the operation.  
4 Select [OK] and then press SET.  
• Select [Cancel] instead to cancel the operation.  
• The selected photo is protected and h appears on the bottom left portion of the screen.  
• If a custom picture file is embedded in the photo, it is also protected.  
Protecting a Photo from the Index Screen  
1 Open the [Photos] Index Screen  
• Refer to Viewing Photos (0 140).  
2 Move the orange selection frame to the photo to be protected.  
3 Press SET to open the photo menu.  
4 Select [Protect] and then press SET.  
To remove protection settings from a protected photo, select [Unprotect] instead.  
• The screen prompts you to confirm the operation.  
     
Photo Operations  
5 Select [OK] and then press SET.  
• The selected photo is protected and h appears next to the photos thumbnail.  
• Select [Cancel] instead to cancel the operation.  
• If a custom picture file is embedded in the photo, it is also protected.  
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IMPORTANT  
• Initializing an SD card will permanently erase all the data it contains, including protected photos and custom  
picture files.  
Copying Custom Picture Files  
You can copy to the camcorder a custom picture file embedded in a photo. Custom picture files can be copied  
from the photo playback screen or [Photos] index screen.  
Operating modes:  
Copying a File from the Playback Screen  
1 Display the photo with the custom picture file to be copied.  
• Refer to Viewing Photos (0 140).  
2 Press SET to open the photo menu.  
3 Select [Copy X File] and then press SET.  
• The [X Data 1/3] screen appears with the orange selection frame indicating the first file slot in the  
camcorder.  
You can push the joystick up/down to display the [X Data 2/3] and [X Data 3/3] screens.  
4 Select the desired file slot in the camcorder and then press SET.  
5 Select [OK] and then press SET.  
• The custom picture file embedded in the selected photo is copied, overwriting the file in that slot.  
6 When the confirmation message appears, press SET.  
Copying a File from the Index Screen  
1 Open the [Photos] Index Screen.  
• Refer to Viewing Photos (0 140).  
2 Move the orange selection frame to the photo with the custom picture file to be copied.  
3 Press SET to open the photo menu.  
4 Select [Copy X File] and then press SET.  
• The [X Data 1/3] screen appears with the orange selection frame indicating the first file slot in the  
camcorder.  
You can push the joystick up/down to display the [X Data 2/3] and [X Data 3/3] screens.  
5 Select the desired file slot in the camcorder and then press SET.  
6 Select [OK] and then press SET.  
• The custom picture file embedded in the selected photo is copied, overwriting the file in that slot.  
7 When the confirmation message appears, press SET.  
NOTES  
• You cannot copy a custom picture file to a slot that is protected.  
   
Photo Operations  
Photo Numbering  
[J Other Functions]  
[Photo Numbering]  
[Continu.]  
Photos are automatically assigned consecutive numbers from 0101 to  
9900, and stored on the SD card in folders containing up to 100 photos.  
Folders are numbered from 101 to 998. You can select the photo  
numbering method to be used.  
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The photo number indicates the name and location of the file on the SD  
card. For example, a photo numbered 101-0107 is located in the  
“DCIM\101CANON” folder as the file “IMG_0107.jpg”.  
Operating modes:  
1 Open the [Photo Numbering] submenu.  
[J Other Functions]  
[Photo Numbering]  
2 Select the desired option and the press SET.  
Options  
[Reset]:  
Photo numbers will restart from 101-0101 every time you insert a new SD card. If an SD card already  
contains photos, photo numbers will continue from the number following that of the last photo on the SD  
card.  
[Continu.]: Photo numbers will continue from the number following that of the last photo recorded with the  
camcorder.  
NOTES  
• If you select [Continu.] and the SD card you insert already contains a photo with a larger number, a new photo  
will be assigned a number one higher than that of the last photo on the SD card.  
• We recommend using the [Continu.] setting.  
   
Additional Information  
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Menu Options  
For details about how to select an item, refer to Using the Menus (0 28). For details about each function, see  
the reference page. Menu items without a reference page are explained after the tables. Setting options in  
boldface indicate default values. Menu items not available appear grayed out.  
To skip directly to the page of a specific menu:  
[l Camera Setup] menu  
Custom picture [X Edit File] settings  
[m Audio Setup] menu  
[N Video Setup] menu  
[M LCD/VF Setup] menu  
[L TC/UB Setup] menu  
[L User Bit Setup] menu  
[J Other Functions] menu  
[l Camera Setup] menu (  
mode only)  
Menu item  
[Light Metering]  
[AE Shift]  
Submenu  
Setting options  
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[Backlight], [Standard], [Spotlight]  
[+2.0], [+1.5], [+1.25], [+1.0], [+0.75], [+0.5], [+0.25],  
[ 0], [-0.25], [-0.5], [-0.75], [-1.0], [-1.25], [-1.5], [-2.0]  
[AGC Limit]  
[Off/24 dB], [21 dB], [18 dB], [15 dB], [12 dB], [9 dB], [6 dB], [3 dB]  
[Gain]  
[L]  
[Fine Tuning], [33.0 dB], [24.0 dB], [18.0 dB], [12.0 dB], [6.0 dB], [3.0 dB],  
[0.0 dB], [-3.0 dB], [-6.0 dB]  
[M]  
[H]  
[Fine Tuning], [33.0 dB], [24.0 dB], [18.0 dB], [12.0 dB], [6.0 dB],  
[3.0 dB], [0.0 dB], [-3.0 dB], [-6.0 dB]  
[Fine Tuning], [33.0 dB], [24.0 dB], [18.0 dB], [12.0 dB], [6.0 dB],  
[3.0 dB], [0.0 dB], [-3.0 dB], [-6.0 dB]  
[Shutter]  
[Automatic], [Speed], [Angle], [Clear Scan], [Slow]  
[Automatic], [Off]  
[ND Filter]  
[White Balance]  
[AF Mode]  
[Daylight], [Tungsten], [Kelvin]  
[Instant], [Medium], [Normal]  
[Face Pri.], [Face Only], [Off]  
[On], [Off]  
[Speed]  
[Face AF]  
[Focus Limit]  
[OIS Functions]  
[Axis Shift]  
[Axis Shift], [Img Stab.], [Off]  
[Cancel], [OK]  
[Reset]  
[Adjust]  
[GUI Color]  
[Yellow], [Green]  
[Image Stabilizer]  
[Dynamic], [Standard]  
         
Menu Options  
Menu item  
Submenu  
[Speed Level]  
Setting options  
0
[Zoom]  
[Fast], [Normal], [Slow]  
[Both], [Stop], [Start], [Off]  
[Constant], [Variable]  
1-16 (8)  
[Soft Zoom Control]  
[Grip Rocker]  
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[Constant Speed]  
[Handle Rocker]  
[Off], 1 - 16 (8)  
[Wireless Controller]  
[Focal Length Guide]  
1-16 (8)  
[Set To 0], [Off]  
[Tele-converter]  
[Flicker Reduction]  
[Conversion Lens]  
[Color Bars]  
[6.0x], [3.0x], [1.5x], [Off]  
[Automatic], [Off]  
[TL-H58], [WD-H58W], [Off]  
[On], [Off]  
[Enable]  
[Type]  
[Type 1], [Type 2]  
[White], [Green]  
[Infrared]  
[Monochrome]  
[Light]  
[Toggle], [Always On], [Always Off]  
[Slow Shutter]  
[X Select File]  
[X Edit File]  
[X Transfer File]  
[On], [Off]  
[Custom Picture]  
Custom picture files in the camcorder and SD card.  
Refer to the following table for setting options and default values.  
For custom picture files in the camcorder:  
[Copy To b], [Load From b]  
For custom picture files on the SD card:  
[Copy To Cam.], [Load From Cam.]  
[ND Filter]: Allows the camcorder to control the ND filter automatically. When the ND filter is activated, the icon of  
one of three available settings - 1/2 (NDu), 1/4 (NDw) and 1/8 (NDx) -will appear on the screen.  
[Soft Zoom Control]: When this setting is activated, the zoom will start and/or stop gradually.  
[Both]: Affects both when you start and when you stop zooming.  
[Stop]: Affects only when you stop zooming.  
[Start]: Affects only when you start zooming.  
[Tele-converter]: Determines the operation of the digital tele-converter. When activated, the focal length of the  
camcorder increases by a factor of approximately 1.5, 3 or 6, depending on the setting.  
• The image is digitally processed, so the image resolution may deteriorate.  
[Slow Shutter]: Activates the slow shutter for Infrared mode.  
Custom picture [X Edit File] settings  
Menu item  
[Rename]  
Submenu  
Setting options  
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[Protect]  
[Reset]  
[Unprotect], [Protect]  
[Cancel], [OK]  
[Gamma]  
[Normal 1], [Normal 2], [Normal 3], [Normal 4],  
[Cine 1], [Cine 2]  
[Black]  
[Master Pedestal]  
[Master Black]  
-50 to 50 (0)  
-50 to 50 (0)  
-50 to 50 (0)  
-50 to 50 (0)  
[Red]  
[Green]  
[Blue]  
     
Menu Options  
Menu item  
[Black Gamma]  
Submenu  
Setting options  
0
[Level]  
-50 to 50 (0)  
-5 to 50 (0)  
-1 to 50 (0)  
[Off], [On]  
[Range]  
[Point]  
147  
[Low Key Satur.]  
[Knee]  
[Enable]  
[Level]  
-50 to 50 (0)  
[Off], [On]  
[Enable]  
[Automatic]  
[Slope]  
[Off], [On]  
-35 to 50 (0)  
50 to 109 (95)  
-10 to 10 (0)  
-10 to 50 (0)  
-8 to 8 (0)  
[Point]  
[Saturation]  
[Level]  
[Sharpness]  
[H Detail Freq.]  
[Coring]  
[Level]  
-30 to 50 (0)  
0 to 50 (0)  
0 to 8 (0)  
[D-Ofst]  
[D-Curve]  
[D-Depth]  
-4 to 4 (0)  
[HV Detail Bal.]  
[Limit]  
-8 to 8 (0)  
-50 to 50 (0)  
0 to 9 (0)  
[Knee Aperture]  
[Gain]  
[Slope]  
[Level]  
[Slope]  
[Offset]  
0 to 3 (1)  
[Level Depend]  
0 to 50 (0)  
0 to 3 (0)  
0 to 50 (0)  
-50 to 50 (0)  
[Ingredient Ratio]  
[Noise Reduction]  
[Skin Detail]  
[Automatic], [Off], 1 to 8  
[Off], [Low], [Middle], [High]  
-16 to 16 (0)  
[Effect Level]  
[Hue]  
[Chroma]  
[Area]  
0 to 31 (16)  
0 to 31 (16)  
[Y Level]  
[Effect Level]  
[Hue]  
0 to 31 (16)  
[Selective NR]  
[Color Matrix]  
[Off], [Low], [Middle], [High]  
-16 to 16 (16)  
[Chroma]  
[Area]  
0 to 31 (16)  
0 to 31 (16)  
[Y Level]  
[Select]  
0 to 31 (16)  
[Normal 1], [Normal 2], [Normal 3], [Normal 4],  
[Cine 1], [Cine 2]  
[Gain]  
[Phase]  
[R-G]  
[R-B]  
[G-R]  
[G-B]  
[B-R]  
[B-G]  
-50 to 50 (0)  
-18 to 18 (0)  
-50 to 50 (0)  
-50 to 50 (0)  
-50 to 50 (0)  
-50 to 50 (0)  
-50 to 50 (0)  
-50 to 50 (0)  
Menu Options  
Menu item  
Submenu  
Setting options  
0
[White Balance]  
[R Gain]  
-50 to 50 (0)  
-50 to 50 (0)  
-50 to 50 (0)  
[G Gain]  
[B Gain]  
148  
[Color Correction]  
[Select Area]  
[Area A Setting]  
[Off], [Area A], [Area B], [Area A&B]  
0 to 31 (0)  
[Phase]  
[Chroma]  
[Area]  
0 to 31 (16)  
0 to 31 (16)  
[Y Level]  
[Level]  
0 to 31 (16)  
[Area A Revision]  
[Area B Setting]  
-50 to 50 (0)  
-18 to 18 (0)  
0 to 31 (0)  
[Phase]  
[Phase]  
[Chroma]  
[Area]  
0 to 31 (16)  
0 to 31 (16)  
[Y Level]  
[Level]  
0 to 31 (16)  
[Area B Revision]  
[Setup Level]  
-50 to 50 (0)  
-18 to 18 (0)  
-50 to 50 (0)  
[Off], [On]  
[Phase]  
[Level]  
[Other Functions]  
[Press]  
[Clip At 100%]  
[Off], [On]  
[m Audio Setup] menu  
Menu item  
Submenu  
Setting options  
[CH1], [CH1/CH2]  
0
[Audio Input]  
[XLR Rec Channel]  
[Int. Mic Low Cut]  
[Int. Mic Sensitivity]  
[Int. Mic Att.]  
N
N
N
N
[Off], [LC1], [LC2]  
[Normal], [High]  
[On], [Off]  
[XLR1 Mic Trimming]  
[XLR2 Mic Trimming]  
[XLR1 Mic Att.]  
[XLR2 Mic Att.]  
[XLR ALC Link]  
[Limiter]  
[+12 dB], [+6 dB], [0 dB],  
[-6 dB], [-12 dB]  
N
N
[On], [Off]  
[Linked], [Separated]  
[On], [Off]  
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
[1 kHz Tone]  
[-12 dB], [-18 dB], [-20 dB], [Off]  
[Line Out], [Normal]  
[CH1/CH2], [CH1/CH1], [CH2/CH2], [All/All]  
1 Vrms, 2 Vrms  
[Audio Output]  
[Monitor Delay]  
[Channel]  
N*  
N*  
N*  
N*  
[Level]  
[Headphone Volume]  
[Speaker Volume]  
[Off], 1-15 (8)  
[Off], 1-15 (8)  
* Not available in the [Photos] index screen.  
     
Menu Options  
[N Video Setup] menu  
Menu item  
Setting options  
0
[SDI Output] (b only) [HD], [SD], [Off]  
[Component Output]  
[HD Onscreen Disp.]  
[SD Onscreen Disp.]  
[SD Output]  
[HD], [SD]  
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[On], [Off]  
[On], [Off]  
[Squeeze], [Letterbox], [Side Crop]  
[M LCD/VF Setup] menu  
Menu item  
Submenu  
[Brightness]  
Setting options  
0
[LCD Setup]  
-99 to 99 (0)  
-99 to 99 (0)  
-20 to 20 (0)  
1 to 4 (2)  
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
[Contrast]  
[Color]  
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N*  
N
[Sharpness]  
[Backlight]  
[Brightness]  
[Contrast]  
[Color]  
[Normal], [Bright]  
-99 to 99 (0)  
[VF Setup]  
-99 to 99 (0)  
-3 to 3 (0)  
[Backlight]  
[Normal], [Bright]  
[On], [Off]  
[LCD/VF B&W]  
[LCD/VF Simul.]  
[Metadata Display]  
[On], [Off]  
[Date/Time]  
[On], [Off]  
[Camera Data]  
[On], [Off]  
[Peaking]  
[Select]  
[On], [Off]  
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
[Peaking 1], [Peaking 2]  
[White], [Red], [Yellow], [Blue]  
[Off], 1-15 (8)  
[Peaking 1]  
[Color]  
[Gain]  
[Frequency]  
[Color]  
1 to 4 (2)  
[Peaking 2]  
[White], [Red], [Yellow], [Blue]  
[Off], 1-15 (15)  
1 to 4 (1)  
[Gain]  
[Frequency]  
[Zebra]  
[On], [Off]  
[Select]  
[Zebra 1], [Zebra 2], [Zebra 1&2]  
[Zebra 1 Level]  
[70 5%], [75 5%], [80 5%], [85 5%],  
[90 5%], [95 5%]  
N
[Zebra 2 Level]  
[HD Output]  
[70%], [75%], [80%], [85%], [90%], [95%],  
[100%]  
N
N
[On], [Off]  
     
Menu Options  
Menu item  
Submenu  
Setting options  
0
[Markers]  
[Enable]  
[Center]  
[On], [Off]  
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
[White], [Gray], [Off]  
[White], [Gray], [Off]  
[White], [Gray], [Off]  
[White], [Gray], [Off]  
[80%], [90%], [92.5%], [95%]  
[White], [Gray], [Off]  
[Horizontal]  
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[Grid]  
[Safety Zone]  
[Safety Zone Area]  
[Aspect Marker]  
[Aspect Ratio]  
[4:3], [13:9], [14:9], [1.66:1], [1.75:1],  
[1.85:1], [2.35:1]  
N
[Audio Level]  
[On], [Off]  
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
[Custom Display 1]  
[Zoom Position]  
[Light Metering]  
[Custom Picture]  
[ND Filter]  
[Always On], [Normal], [Off]  
[On], [Off]  
[On], [Off]  
[On], [Off]  
[Focus Mode]  
[Object Distance]  
[Full Auto/Lock]  
[Infrared]  
[On], [Off]  
[Always On], [Normal], [Off]  
[On], [Off]  
[On], [Off]  
[White Balance]  
[Exposure]  
[On], [Off]  
[On], [Off]  
[Iris]  
[On], [Off]  
[Gain]  
[On], [Off]  
[Shutter]  
[On], [Off]  
[Conversion Lens]  
[Tele-converter]  
[Peaking]  
[On], [Off]  
[On], [Off]  
[On], [Off]  
[Magnification]  
[OIS Functions]  
[Remaining Battery]  
[Remaining Rec Time]  
[Rec Mode]  
[On], [Off]  
[On], [Off]  
[Custom Display 2]  
[Warning], [Normal], [Off]  
[Warning], [Normal], [Off]  
[On], [Off]  
[Genlock]  
[On], [Off]  
[Time Code]  
[On], [Off]  
[Interval Counter]  
[SD Card Status]  
[Bit Rate/Resolution]  
[Frame Rate]  
[On], [Off]  
[Warning], [Normal], [Off]  
[On], [Off]  
[On], [Off]  
[Character Rec]  
[Wireless Controller]  
[Output Display]  
[SDI Rec Command]  
[User Memo]  
[On], [Off]  
[On], [Off]  
[On], [Off]  
[On], [Off]  
[On], [Off]  
[User Bit]  
[On], [Off]  
[Audio Output CH]  
[Date/Time]  
[On], [Off]  
[Date/Time], [Time], [Date], [Off]  
* Not avNot available in the [Photos] index screen.  
             
Menu Options  
[Metadata Display]: Displays the date and time of recording and/or the camera data (shutter speed, aperture  
value, gain) during playback.  
[Audio Level]: Displays the audio level meter when set to [On].  
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[Custom Display 1] settings  
[Zoom Position]: Controls when the zoom indicator appears.  
[Always On]: Always appears on the screen.  
[Normal]: Appears only when operating the zoom.  
[Light Metering]: When set to [On], the light metering icon (K or J) is displayed if [l Camera Setup]  
[Light Metering] is set to [Backlight] or [Spotlight].  
[Custom Picture]: Displays the custom picture icon (X) when set to [On], indicating that a custom picture  
profile will be recorded with a clip.  
[ND Filter]: Displays the ND filter icons (NDu, NDw, NDx) when set to [On].  
[Focus Mode]: Displays the focus mode icon (A, 6, 7) when set to [On].  
[Object Distance]: Controls when the distance to the subject is displayed.  
[Always On]: Always appears on the screen.  
[Normal]: Appears only when operating the focus.  
[Full Auto/Lock]: Displays the full auto icon (F) and lock icon (y) when set to [On].  
[Infrared]: Displays [Infrared] and infrared light icons (p, q) when set to [On].  
[White Balance]: Displays the white balance indicator when set to [On].  
[Exposure]: Displays the exposure bar when set to [On].  
[Iris]: Displays the aperture setting when set to [On].  
[Gain]: Displays the gain setting when set to [On].  
[Shutter]: Displays the shutter speed setting when set to [On].  
[Conversion Lens]: Displays the WD-H58W icon (Z) and TL-H58 icon (W) when set to [On].  
[Tele-converter]: Displays the digital tele-converter icon (w,u,s) when set to [On].  
[Peaking]: Displays the peaking icon (a or b) when set to [On].  
[Magnification]: Displays the screen magnification icon (i) when set to [On], indicating that the image on  
the screen is being magnified.  
[OIS Functions]: Displays the image stabilizer icons (O, P) and axis shift icon (Y) when set to [On].  
[Custom Display 2] settings  
[Remaining Battery]: Controls when the remaining battery indicator appears.  
[Normal]: Always appears on the screen.  
[Warning]: Appears only when there is a warning.  
[Remaining Rec Time]: Displays the remaining recording time.  
[Normal]: Always appears on the screen.  
[Warning]: Appears only when there is a warning.  
[Rec Mode]: Displays the recording operation indicator ([STBY] in record pause mode, for example) when set  
to [On].  
[Genlock]: Displays the Genlock icon (X) when set to [On].  
[Time Code]: Displays the time code when set to [On].  
[Interval Counter]: Displays the countdown during interval recording mode when set to [On].  
Menu Options  
[SD Card Status]: Controls when the SD card status indicator appears.  
[Normal]: Always appears on the screen.  
[Warning]: Appears only when there is a warning.  
[Bit rate/Resolution]: Displays the bit rate and resolution when set to [On].  
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[Frame Rate]: Displays the frame rate when set to [On].  
[Character Rec]: Displays the character recording warning icon (h) when set to [On], indicating that the  
onscreen displays will be recorded on the clip.  
[Wireless Controller]: Displays the M icon when set to [On] if [J Other Functions]  
[Wireless Controller] is  
set to [Off] and the supplied wireless controller is operated.  
[Output Display]: Displays the output display warning icon (G) when set to [On], indicating that the  
onscreen displays will be output to an external monitor.  
[SDI Rec Command]: Displays the status of the [J Other Settings]  
[SDI Rec Command] setting.  
[User Memo]: Displays the user memo icon (f) when set to [On], indicating that a user memo will be  
recorded with a clip.  
[User Bit]: Displays the user bit when set to [On].  
[Audio Output CH]: Displays the audio output channel when set to [On].  
[Date/Time]: Displays the date and time when set to [On].  
[L TC/UB Setup] menu (  
mode only)  
Menu item  
Submenu  
Setting options  
0
[Time Code]  
[Mode]  
[Run]  
[Preset], [Regen.]  
[Rec Run], [Free Run]  
[DF], [NDF]  
[DF/NDF]  
[Setting]  
[Set], [Reset]  
[User Bit]  
[Rec Mode] (b only) [Internal], [External]  
[Output Mode]  
(b only)  
[Fixed], [Pulldown]  
[Type]  
[Setting], [Time], [Date]  
b [L User Bit Setup] menu (  
mode only*)  
Menu item  
Setting options  
0
[Output Mode]  
[Fixed], [Pulldown]  
* Not available in the [Photos] index screen.  
[J Other Functions] menu  
Menu item  
Submenu  
[All Settings]  
Setting options  
0
[Reset]  
[Cancel], [OK]  
[Cancel], [OK]  
[Cancel], [OK]  
[Cancel], [OK]  
[Cancel], [OK]  
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
[Camera Settings]  
[Assignable Buttons]  
[Save To b]  
[Transfer Menu]  
[Time Zone]  
[Load From b]  
List of world time zones.  
([UTC-05:00 New York])  
N
N
       
Menu Options  
Menu item  
[Clock Set]  
Submenu  
[Date/Time]  
Setting options  
0
N
N
N
[Date Format]  
[YMD], [YMD/24H], [MDY], [MDY/24H],  
[DMY], [DMY/24H]  
N
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[WFM (LCD)]1  
[Setting]  
[WFM], [Edge Mon.], [Off]  
[WFM], [Off]  
N
[Setting]  
N
N
N
[Waveform Monitor]  
[Gain]  
[Line], [Line+Spot], [Field], [RGB], [YPbPr]  
[1x], [2x]  
N
N
N
[Edge Monitor]  
[Type 1], [Type 2]  
[Language o]  
[Deutsch], [English], [Español], [Français],  
[Italiano], [Polski], [  
], [  
],  
N
N
[
]
[Wireless Controller]  
[Assign Button]  
[On], [Off]  
N
N
N
N1  
[1] to [10]  
[Normal]  
See footnote 2  
[Custom Key/Dial]  
[Iris(ND)], [Face AF], [Headphone Volume],  
[Tele-converter], [Off]  
N
N
[Infrared]  
[IR Light], [Headphone Volume],  
[Tele-converter], [Off]  
[Tally Lamp]  
[Front]  
[Rear]  
[On], [Off]  
N
[On], [Off]  
[Media Access LED]  
[On], [Off]  
N
N
N
N
N
N
[Genlock/TC Term.](b only)  
[Genlock Adjust.](b only)  
[Relay Rec]  
[Gen/TC In], [TC Out]  
-1023 to +1023 (000)  
[On], [Off]  
[Double Slot Rec]  
[On], [Off]  
[Bit Rate/Resolution]  
[50 Mbps 1920x1080], [50 Mbps 1280x720],  
[35 Mbps 1920x1080], [35 Mbps 1280x720],  
[25 Mbps 1440x1080]  
N
[Frame Rate]  
[Special Rec]  
[60i], [60P], [30P], [24P]  
N
N
[Interval Rec], [Frame Rec], [Pre Rec],  
[Slow & Fast Motion], [Off]  
[Interval Rec]  
[Interval]  
[1 sec] to [10 sec], [15 sec], [20 sec],  
[30 sec], [40 sec], [50 sec],  
[1 min] to [10 min]  
N
N
[Rec Frames]  
[Rec Frames]  
When [Frame Rate] is [60i] or [30P]:  
1, 3, 6, 9  
When [Frame Rate] is [24P] or [60P]:  
2, 6, 12  
[Frame Rec]  
When [Frame Rate] is [60i] or [30P]:  
1, 3, 6, 9  
When [Frame Rate] is [24P] or [60P]:  
2, 6, 12  
N
[Slow & Fast Motion]  
[Clips]  
[S&F Frame Rate]  
[Title Prefix]  
See footnote 3  
[AA] to [ZZ]  
N
N
N
N
[Number setting]  
[Delete Last Clip]  
[Copy All Clips]  
[Copy e Clips]  
[Delete All Clips]  
[Set], [Reset]  
[Cancel], [OK]  
[Cancel], [OK]  
[Cancel], [OK]  
[Cancel], [OK]  
N4  
N5  
N4  
     
Menu Options  
Menu item  
Submenu  
Setting options  
0
[Delete All e Marks]  
[Rec Review]  
[Cancel], [OK]  
N5  
[Entire Clip], [Last 4 sec]  
N
[Set Metadata]  
[User Memo]  
[Off], list of user memo files  
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[Country Code]  
[Organization]  
[User Code]  
Letters A to Z, numbers 0 to 9, plus sign (+),  
minus sign (-), colon (:), space  
N
[SDI Rec Command] (b only)  
[On], [Off]  
N
N
N1  
[Photo Numbering]  
[Reset], [Continu.]  
[On], [Off]  
[Add X File]  
[To Clip]  
N
[To Photo]  
[On], [Off]  
[Delete All Photos]  
[Custom Function]  
[OK], [Cancel]  
N6  
[Shockless Gain]  
[Shockless WB]  
[AE Response]  
[Fast], [Normal], [Slow], [Off]  
[On], [Off]  
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
[Fast], [Normal], [Slow]  
[On], [Off]  
[Iris Limit]  
[I. Ring Direction]  
[F. Ring Direction]  
[Z. Ring Direction]  
[F. Ring Control]  
[Z. Ring Control]  
[F. Assist. B&W]  
[Obj. Dist. Unit]  
[Zoom Indicator]  
[ZR-2000 AE Shift]  
[Scan Reverse Rec]  
[Character Rec]  
[Reverse], [Normal]  
[Reverse], [Normal]  
[Reverse], [Normal]  
[Fast], [Normal], [Slow]  
[Fast], [Normal], [Slow]  
[Both], [Magnify], [Peaking], [Off]  
[Meters], [Feet]  
[Bar], [Number]  
[AE Shift], [Iris]  
[Both], [Vertical], [Horizontal], [Off]  
[On], [Off]  
[Reset Hour Meter]  
[Initialization]  
[Cancel], [OK]  
N
[CF A]  
[Cancel], [OK]  
N
N
[CF B]  
[SD Card]  
[Complete], [Quick]  
N
N
N
[Firmware]  
1
2
Not available in the [Photos] index screen.  
Setting options for [Assign Button]: [(NONE)], [Img Stab.], [Powered IS], [Focus Limit], [Face AF], [Select Face], [Backlight],  
[Spotlight], [Tele-converter], [Peaking], [Zebra], [WFM (LCD)], [Magnification], [TL-H58], [WD-H58W], [Color Bars],  
[IR Monochrome], [IR Light], [Markers], [LCD Setup], [LCD/VF B&W], [Onscreen Display], [Shot Mark 1], [Shot Mark 2],  
[Add e Mark], [Add Z Mark], [Time Code], [Time Code Hold], [Audio Output CH], [Audio Level], [Wireless Controller], [Photo],  
[Delete Last Clip], [Status].  
The default settings are as follows. [1]: [Powered IS], [2]: [Zebra], [3]: [WFM (LCD)], [4]: [Magnification], [5] to [10]: [(NONE)].  
[12], [15], [18], [20], [21], [22], [24], [25], [26], [27], [28], [30]  
3
When [Bit Rate/Resolution] is set to [50 Mbps 1280x720] or [35 Mbps 1280x720], you can also select:  
[32], [34], [36], [40], [44], [48], [54], [60]  
Available in the clip index screen only.  
Available in the clip index screen and [e Mark] index screen only.  
Available in the [Photos] index screen only.  
4
5
6
[Reset]  
[All Settings]: Resets all of the camcorder settings except for the hour meter to default settings.  
[Camera Settings]: Resets all [l Camera Setup] settings and custom picture settings to default settings. In  
addition, the white balance, aperture, focus and gain are set to auto and the shutter speed is set to off.  
[Assignable Buttons]: Resets the assignable buttons to default settings.  
     
Menu Options  
[Tally Lamp]: Allows you to set whether the front and rear tally lamps illuminate while the camcorder is recording.  
[Media Access LED]: Allows you to set whether the CF card access indicators or the SD card access indicator  
illuminates while the camcorder is accessing a CF card or SD card.  
[Title Prefix]: Determines the first 2 letters of the clip name. Combined with the [Number Setting] setting, this  
constitutes the 6-character clip name.  
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[Number Setting]: Determines the last 4 digits of the clip name. Combined with the [Title Prefix] setting, this  
constitutes the 6-character clip name. Select [Set] to assign a desired number to the first clip you record or  
select [Reset] to reset the number to [0001]. The numerals increase every time a clip is recorded.  
[Delete Last Clip]: Deletes the last clip you recorded. This setting option will not appear if you turned the  
camcorder off since recording the last clip.  
[Country Code]: This identifier is the country code defined by ISO-3166-1 and is to be entered starting from the  
left.  
[Organization]: This identifier represents the organization that owns or operates the camcorder and can be  
obtained by registering with the SMPTE Registration Authority. If the organization is not registered, enter [0000].  
[User Code]: This identifier designates the user. Leave this blank if [Organization] is set to [0000].  
[SDI Rec Command]: When you connect the camcorder to another device using the HD/SD SDI terminal, if you  
start or stop recording with the camcorder, the other device will also start or stop recording.  
[Delete All Photos]: Deletes all the photos recorded on the SD card.  
[Reset Hour Meter]: The camcorder has two “hour meters” – the first keeps track of total operation time and the  
second keeps track of operation time since the last time the second hour meter was reset with this function.  
[Firmware]: You can verify the current version of the camcorders firmware. This menu option is usually  
unavailable.  
   
Displaying the Status Screens  
Displaying the Status Screens  
You can use the status screens to check the camcorders various recording- and playback-related settings. You  
can also output the status screens on an external monitor.  
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Operating modes:  
1 Set an assignable button to [Status] (0 97).  
2 Press the assignable button.  
• The status screen most recently displayed will appear unless you turned off the camcorder or changed the  
operating mode. In such case, the [Camera] status screen appears in  
Remote] status screen appears in mode.  
mode and the [Buttons /  
3 Push the joystick up/down to scroll through the status screens.  
4 When you are finished, press the assignable button again to exit the status screens.  
• Alternatively, you can press the MENU or CANCEL button. Pressing the MENU button will exit the status  
screen and open the menu.  
Status screen  
Description  
0
[Camera]  
Displays settings related to recording, such as gain, focus and  
zoom.  
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
[Buttons/Remote]  
[Audio]*  
Allows you to verify the current function of each assignable button  
and whether the wireless controller is on.  
N
N
N
N
Displays settings related to audio.  
[Media]  
Displays information about the recording media.  
[Video]  
Displays the settings for the video terminals and which special  
recording mode is in effect.  
[User Memo]  
[Battery/Hour Meter]  
[X Data 1/3]  
[X Data 2/3]  
[X Data 3/3]  
Displays the user memo that will be recorded with clips.  
Allows you to check the remaining battery time, battery life and  
how long the camcorder has been in operation.  
N
Displays the settings for the custom picture file that will be  
embedded into clips.  
N
* Does not appear in the [Photos] index screen.  
   
Displaying the Status Screens  
[Camera] Status Screen (  
mode)  
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
1
2
3
4
5
6
Gain (0 54)  
Gain limit (0 54)  
Autofocus mode (0 50)  
Soft zoom control (0 146)  
Grip zoom rocker setting (0 64)  
7
8
9
Flicker reduction (0 57)  
Focus limit (0 52)  
Face AF (0 51)  
10 Zoom speed level (0 64)  
11 Zoom speed of grip zoom rocker (0 64)  
12 Zoom speed of wireless controller (0 65)  
Zoom speed of handle zoom rocker (0 65)  
[Buttons/Remote] Status Screen  
1
2
1
3
1
2
Assignable buttons 1 to 10* (0 97)  
Custom key/dial (0 47)  
3
Wireless controller (0 33)  
* In  
mode, only buttons 1 to 4 and [Wireless Controller] appear.  
     
Displaying the Status Screens  
[Audio] Status Screen  
In  
mode  
158  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
In  
mode  
13  
7
1
2
3
4
Built-in microphone low-cut filter (0 77)  
Built-in microphone sensitivity (0 77)  
XLR terminal recording channel (0 79)  
Sensitivity of microphones connected to XLR  
terminals (0 79)  
8
9
Microphone attenuator (built-in microphone and  
microphone connected to MIC terminal) (0 78)  
Linking recording levels of XLR terminals (0 80)  
10 Microphone attenuator (microphones connected  
to XLR terminals) (0 80)  
5
6
7
Audio limiter (0 81)  
Audio output delay (0 129)  
Audio output level of the AV terminal (0 130)  
11 Audio reference signal (0 83)  
12 Headphone volume (0 114)  
13 Speaker volume (0 115)  
[Media] Status Screen  
4
5
1
2
3
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
1
2
3
4
5
6
CF card A  
CF card B  
SD card  
Total space on CF card A  
Used space on CF card A  
Available recording time on CF card A  
7
8
9
Approximate used space on CF card A  
Total space on SD card  
Used space on SD card  
10 Available number of shots on SD card  
11 Approximate used space on SD card  
NOTES  
• Depending on the recording media, the total space displayed on the screen may differ from the capacity listed  
on the CF card or SD card.  
     
Displaying the Status Screens  
[Video] Status Screen  
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
HDMI OUT terminal status (0 127)  
HD/SD SDI terminal output setting (b only,  
0 127)  
Superimposing onscreen displays to HD output  
5
Superimposing onscreen displays to SD output  
SD output setting (0 125)  
Special recording mode* (0 88)  
Number of frames for interval recording mode  
(0 88) or frame recording mode* (0 89)  
6
7
8
3
4
HD/SD COMPONENT OUT terminal output status  
9
Interval length for interval recording mode* (  
0
88)  
* In  
mode only.  
[User Memo] Status Screen (  
mode)  
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
User memo file name  
Clip title  
Camera operator  
4
5
Filming location  
Clip description  
   
Displaying the Status Screens  
[Battery/Hour Meter] Status Screen  
160  
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
Remaining recording time  
Remaining recording time indicator  
Battery life indicator  
4
5
Total operation time (0 155)  
Operation time since using [Reset Hour Meter]  
[X Data 1/3] Status Screen (  
mode)  
10  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
3
4
5
Custom picture file name (0 99)  
Gamma (0 102)  
Master pedestal (0 102)  
Master black RGB levels (0 103)  
Black gamma settings (level, range and point)  
7
8
9
Skin detail settings (hue, chroma, area and Y level)  
Selective NR settings (hue, chroma, area and Y  
level) (0 105)  
Low key saturation (0 103)  
10 Protected file (0 100)  
6
Knee settings (automatic, slope, point and  
saturation) (0 103)  
     
Displaying the Status Screens  
[X Data 2/3] Status Screen (  
mode)  
161  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
Sharpness settings (level, horizontal detail  
frequency, horizontal/vertical detail balance, and  
limit) (0 104)  
Sharpness settings (knee aperture, gain and  
ingredient ratio) (0 104)  
Level depend settings (level, slope and offset)  
4
Coring settings (level, offset, curve and depth)  
Noise reduction (0 104)  
Color matrix settings (select, gain and phase)  
Color matrix settings (R-G, G-R, B-R, R-B, G-B  
and B-G) (0 105)  
5
6
2
3
7
[X Data 3/3] Status Screen (  
mode)  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
White balance RGB gain (0 105)  
Color correction (0 106)  
Area A settings (phase, chroma, area and Y level)  
6
7
8
Area B revision settings (level and phase) (0 106)  
Clip at 100% (0 106)  
Setup level and press (0 106)  
4
5
Area A revision settings (level and phase) (0 106)  
Area B settings (phase, chroma, area and Y level)  
   
Troubleshooting  
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.  
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Power source  
The camcorder will not turn on or it turns off by itself.  
- The battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack.  
- Remove the battery pack and reattach it correctly.  
Cannot charge the battery pack.  
- The temperature of the battery pack is outside the charging range. If the battery pack’s temperature is below 0 °C  
(32 °F), warm it before charging it; if it is above 40 °C (104 °F), let the battery pack cool down before charging it.  
- Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 °C and 40 °C (32 °F and 104 °F).  
- The battery pack is faulty. Replace the battery pack.  
The battery pack is exhausted extremely quickly even at normal temperatures.  
- Check the [Battery / Hour Meter] status screen (0 156) to see whether the battery pack is at the end of its service life.  
If so, buy a new battery pack.  
Recording  
Pressing the START/STOP button will not start recording.  
- The CF card is full or it already contains the maximum number of clips (999 clips). Delete some clips (0 120) or save  
your clips (0 131) and initialize the CF card (0 37) to free some space. Alternatively, replace the CF card.  
- The START/STOP lock lever on the handle is set to R, rendering the handle’s START/STOP button inoperable. Change  
the position of the lock lever.  
The point where the START/STOP button was pressed does not match the beginning/end of the recording.  
- There is a slight interval between pressing the START/STOP button and the actual start/end of recording. This is not a  
malfunction.  
The camcorder will not focus.  
- The camcorder may not be able to focus with autofocus on some subjects. Focus manually (0 48).  
- The viewfinder is not adjusted. Use the dioptric adjustment lever to make the proper adjustment (0 30).  
- The lens or Instant AF sensor is dirty. Clean the lens or sensor with a soft lens-cleaning cloth (0 171). Never use  
tissue paper to clean the lens.  
When a subject flits across in front of the lens, the image appears slightly bent.  
- This is a phenomenon typical of CMOS image sensors. When a subject crosses very quickly in front of the camcorder,  
the image may seem slightly warped. This is not a malfunction.  
Changing between recording (N) and record pause (M) takes longer than usual.  
- When the CF card contains a large number of clips, some operations may take longer than usual. Save your clips  
(0 131) and initialize the CF card (0 37). Alternatively, replace the CF card.  
The camcorder cannot record to a CF card properly.  
- This may occur as recordings are made and deleted over time. Save your clips (0 131) and initialize the CF card  
After using the camcorder for a long time, it becomes hot.  
- The camcorder may become hot after using it continuously for long periods of time; this is not a malfunction. If the  
camcorder becomes unusually hot or it becomes hot after using it only for a short while, it may indicate a problem with  
the camcorder. Consult a Canon Service Center.  
   
Troubleshooting  
Playback  
Cannot delete a clip.  
- You cannot delete clips with an e mark. Remove the e mark (0 118) to delete the clip.  
Deleting clips takes longer than usual.  
- When the CF card contains a large number of clips, some operations may take longer than usual. Save your clips  
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Cannot delete a photo.  
- The photo is protected. Remove the protection (0 100).  
- The LOCK switch on the SD card is set to prevent accidental erasure. Change the position of the LOCK switch.  
Cannot copy clips.  
- There is not enough available space on the CF card being copied to or the CF card already contains the maximum  
number of clips (999 clips). Delete some clips (0 120) to free some space or replace the CF card.  
Indicators and Onscreen Displays  
U lights up in red.  
- Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack.  
V appears on the screen.  
- The camcorder cannot communicate with the attached battery pack so the remaining battery time cannot be  
displayed. Replace the battery pack with one that can communicate with the camcorder.  
The tally lamps do not illuminate.  
- Set [Other Functions]  
[Tally Lamp]  
[Front] or [Rear] to [On].  
The tally lamps flash quickly (4 flashes per second).  
- The battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack.  
- There is not enough available space on the CF card. Delete some clips (0 120) to free some space or replace the CF  
card.  
- A system error has occurred. Turn off the camcorder and back on again. If this does not solve the problem, consult a  
Canon Service Center.  
The tally lamps flash 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.  
b appears in red on the screen.  
- An SD card error occurred. Turn off the camcorder. Remove and reinsert the SD card. Initialize the SD card if the  
display does not change back to normal.  
- The SD card is full. Replace the SD card or delete some photos (0 141) to free some space on the SD card.  
Even after stopping recording, the CFj/CFl access indicator stays illuminated in red.  
- The clip is being recorded. This is not a malfunction.  
Picture and Sound  
Screen displays turn on and off repeatedly.  
- The battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack.  
- Remove the battery pack and reattach it correctly.  
Abnormal characters appear on the screen and the camcorder does not operate properly.  
- Disconnect the power source and reconnect it after a short time. If the problem still persists, perform one of the  
following actions.  
• Disconnect the power source and press the RESET button. This resets all the camcorder’s settings to default values  
except for custom picture settings and the hour meter.  
• Use the [Other Functions]  
[Reset]  
[All Settings] function. This resets all the camcorder’s settings to default  
values except for the hour meter.  
Video noise appears on screen.  
- Keep a distance between the camcorder and devices that emit strong electromagnetic fields (plasma TVs, cellular  
phones, etc.).  
 
Troubleshooting  
Horizontal bands appear on the screen.  
- This is a phenomenon typical of CMOS image sensors when recording under some types of fluorescent, mercury or  
sodium lamps. To reduce the symptoms, set [Camera Setup]  
[Flicker Reduction] to [Automatic] (0 57) or set the  
shutter speed to 1/100 (0 56). This is not a malfunction.  
Audio cannot be recorded.  
- The AUDIO IN switch is not set correctly (0 77).  
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- An external microphone connected to the XLR terminal requires phantom power. Set the XLR terminal switch to  
MIC+48V (0 79).  
Audio is recorded at an extremely low level.  
- The audio level switch is set to M, and the recording level is set too low. Check the audio level meter on the LCD  
screen and adjust the audio level correctly (0 81).  
- The microphone attenuator is on. Turn off the microphone attenuator of the built-in microphone or external  
microphone (0 78).  
Sound is distorted or is recorded at lower levels.  
- When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks, shows or concerts), sound may become distorted or it may not  
be recorded at the actual levels. Activate the microphone attenuator of the built-in microphone or external microphone  
(0 78), or adjust the audio recording level manually.  
The picture is displayed correctly but there is no sound from the built-in speaker.  
- Speaker volume is turned off. Adjust the volume (0 115).  
- If headphones are connected to the camcorder, disconnect them.  
Recording Media and Accessories  
Cannot insert the recording media.  
- The CF card or SD card you are trying to insert is not facing the correct direction. Turn it over and insert it.  
Cannot record on the CF card.  
- A compatible CF card must be used (0 35).  
- Initialize the CF card (0 37) when you use it with the camcorder for the first time.  
- The CF card is full or it already contains the maximum number of clips (999 clips). Delete some clips (0 120) to free  
some space or replace the CF card.  
Cannot record on the SD card.  
- Initialize the SD card (0 37) 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 of the LOCK switch.  
- The SD card is full. Delete some photos (0 141) to free some space or replace the SD card.  
- The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value. Set the [Other Functions]  
setting to [Reset] and insert a new SD card.  
[Photo Numbering]  
Recording to and playing back from a CF card is slow.  
- This may occur as video is recorded/deleted over time. Save your clips (0 131) and initialize the CF card (0 37).  
Recording to and playing back from an SD card is slow.  
- This may occur as photos are recorded/deleted over time. Save your photos and initialize the SD card (0 37).  
The wireless controller will not work.  
- Set [Other Functions]  
[Wireless Controller] to [On].  
- Replace the battery of the wireless controller.  
Connections with External Devices  
Video noise appears on a nearby TV screen.  
- When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is located, keep a distance between the compact power adapter and  
the power or antenna cables of the TV.  
Playback looks fine on the camcorder but there is no image on the external monitor.  
- The camcorder is not connected correctly to the external monitor. Make sure you are using the correct connection  
- The video input on the external monitor is not set to the video terminal to which you connected the camcorder. Select  
the correct video input.  
Troubleshooting  
There is no sound from the external monitor.  
- When connecting the camcorder to an external monitor using the CTC-100/S Component Cable, make sure to  
connect also the audio connections using the white and red plugs of the optional STV-250N Stereo Video Cable.  
The camcorder is connected using a commercially available HDMI cable, but there is no picture or sound from the  
external monitor.  
- Disconnect the HDMI cable and then restore the connection or turn the camcorder off and then on again.  
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The computer does not recognize the camcorder even though the camcorder is connected correctly.  
- Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder. After a short while, turn it on again and restore the connection.  
- Connect the camcorder to a different USB port on the computer.  
List of Messages  
Refer to this section if a message appears on the screen. The message will be displayed in the language  
according to the [Other Functions]  
[Language o] setting. The messages in this section appear in  
alphabetical order. Note that some messages contain “CF A/CF B”. This indicates that either “CF A” or “CF B”  
will appear in the message.  
Accessing CF A/CF B Do not remove  
- You opened the CF card slot cover while the camcorder was accessing the CF card. Close the CF card slot cover.  
- You opened the CF card slot cover while the camcorder was recording in double slot recording mode. Close the CF  
card slot cover.  
• During double slot recording, both “CF A” and “CF B” will appear in the message.  
Cannot acquire battery information  
- Battery information can be displayed only for batteries bearing the Intelligent System mark.  
Cannot communicate with the battery pack. Continue using this battery pack?  
- You attached a battery pack 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 error. Turn off the camcorder and back on again. If this  
does not solve the problem, consult a Canon Service Center.  
• Corrupted file control information cannot be recovered. CF cards or clips with corrupt file control information cannot  
be read by the supplied Canon XF Utility or plugins.  
Cannot record  
- There was an encoder error. Turn off the camcorder and back on again. Then, remove the CF card being used and  
reinsert it. Alternatively, replace the CF card. If this does not solve the problem, consult a Canon Service Center.  
Cannot switch CF card slots  
- The SLOT SELECT button was pressed while the camcorder is recording. Wait until recording is finished to change the  
selected CF card slot.  
CF A/CF B Buffer overflow. Recording was stopped.  
- The data transfer rate was too high for the CF card in use and the recording was stopped. Use a recommended card  
(0 35).  
CF A/CF B Cannot restore  
- Could not recover data on the CF card. Save your clips (0 131) and initialize the CF card (0 37).  
CF A/CF B error  
- The CF card cannot be recognized or cannot be accessed. Check that the CF card is inserted correctly and not  
malfunctioning.  
CF A/CF B Management data is not supported and will be deleted  
- This message may appear if you insert into the camcorder a CF card that was initialized by another Canon  
professional camcorder. Check the content of the CF card.  
CF A/CF B Management file error Cannot record  
- Cannot record because the camcorder cannot write to the file control information. This may occur if the files on the CF  
card were accessed using another device. Save your clips (0 131) and initialize the CF card (0 37).  
• During double slot recording, both “CF A” and “CF B” will appear in the message.  
CF A/CF B Media full  
- CF card A or CF card B is full so recording will not start. Switch to the CF card in the other CF card slot to record.  
   
Troubleshooting  
CF A/CF B Number of clips already at maximum  
- The CF card already contains the maximum number of clips (999 clips). Replace the CF card or use the CF card in the  
other CF card slot.  
- Because both CF cards reached the maximum number of clips, double slot recording is not available.  
• During double slot recording, both “CF A” and “CF B” will appear in the message.  
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CF A/CF B Operation canceled.  
- The file control information is corrupt. Corrupted file control information cannot be recovered. CF cards or clips with  
corrupt file control information cannot be read by the supplied Canon XF Utility or plugins.  
- When recording a single clip for an extended period of time, the clip will be split into smaller video files every 2 GB.  
This message will appear when the number of smaller video files reaches 99.  
CF A/CF B Recovering is completed Check the clip  
- The recovery process for data on the CF card is complete. Check the clips on the CF card.  
CF A/CF B Media is not supported  
- CF cards that are less than 512 MB or not UDMA-compatible cannot be used with the camcorder. Use a  
recommended CF card (0 35).  
CF A/CF B Using a card that supports UDMA mode 4 or higher is recommended  
- The CF card’s UDMA mode is lower than UDMA4. We recommend using a CF card that with a UDMA mode of at least  
UDMA4.  
CF AJCF B / CF BJCF A Switched  
- This message appears when you use the SLOT SELECT button to switch the CF card slot in use or recording  
continued from one CF card to the other.  
CF AJCF B / CF BJCF A Will switch in a moment  
- The CF card is almost full so recording will continue on the other CF card in approximately 1 minute.  
Change the battery pack  
- The battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack.  
Check data on CF A/CF B and initializing the card is recommended  
- The CF card cannot be used for any of the following reasons.  
• A problem has occurred with the CF card.  
• The camcorder cannot read the CF card’s data.  
• The CF card was initialized using a computer.  
• The CF card has been partitioned.  
- Save your clips (0 131) and initialize the CF card (0 37).  
Check the SD card  
- The SD card cannot be accessed. Check that the SD card is inserted correctly and not malfunctioning.  
- Due to an SD card error, photos cannot be taken or viewed. Remove and then reinsert the SD card or use a different  
SD card.  
Cover is open  
- The CF card slot cover was open when the camcorder was switched to or turned on in  
mode. Close the cover.  
Data on CF A/CF B needs recovering Attempt to recover?  
- If data on the CF card is corrupted, such as when the power suddenly turned off while recording, the data must be  
recovered. When this message appears, select [Yes] and press SET.  
Do not disconnect the USB cable or the power source until you safely end the connection from the computer.  
Cannot write data with this connection. To write data to the camcorder, connect the compact power adapter then  
reconnect the camcorder and computer.  
- The camcorder cannot be operated while it is not being powered by the compact power adapter and is connected to  
a computer with a USB cable. In addition, clips cannot be written back to the camcorder. To avoid corrupting the data  
on the memory card, use the computer’s Safely Remove Hardware function to end the connection and disconnect the  
USB cable before using the camcorder.  
- To be able to write back clips to the camcorder, use the computer’s Safely Remove Hardware function to end the  
connection, disconnect the USB cable, power the camcorder using the compact power adapter and only then  
connect it to the computer again.  
Do not disconnect the USB cable or the power source until you safely end the connection from the computer.  
Connect the compact power adapter  
- When the camcorder is in  
mode and is connected to the computer with a USB cable, the camcorder cannot be  
operated. Disconnecting the USB cable or power source while this message appears may result in permanent loss of  
the clips on the memory card. Use the computer’s Safely Remove Hardware function to end the connection and  
disconnect the USB cable before using the camcorder.  
- To be able to write back clips to the camcorder, power the camcorder using the compact power adapter and only then  
connect it to the computer using a USB cable.  
Troubleshooting  
File name error  
- The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value. Set [Other Functions]  
and delete all the photos on the SD card (0 141) or initialize it (0 37).  
[Photo Numbering] to [Reset]  
Invalid operation  
- The following operations cannot be performed.  
• Adding a shot mark to a frame that already has a shot mark or to a clip in frame recording mode or interval recording  
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mode.  
Adding an e mark to clip that already has an e mark or adding a Z mark to a clip that already has a Z mark.  
• In  
• Pressing the START/STOP button when there is no CF card in the camcorder.  
Media full  
mode, immediately reviewing a recording made in a special recording mode.  
- CF card A and CF card B are full. Delete some clips (0 120) to free some space or replace a CF card.  
Media is almost full  
- The amount of available space on CF card A and CF card B combined is low. Replace the CF card that is not selected.  
No clips  
- There are no clips on the CF card to play back. Clips must be recorded (0 40) in order to play them back.  
No photos  
- There are no photos on the SD card to play back. Photos must be taken (0 138) in order to view them.  
No Shot Marks  
- This message appears if shot marks in a clip were deleted from the [Shot Mark] index screen. Press the INDEX button  
to return to the clip index screen.  
Number of Shot Marks at maximum  
- The shot mark could not be added because the clip already contains 100 shot marks (c and d marks combined). You  
must delete shot marks (0 123) before adding any more.  
Recorded in PAL standard Check data on CF A/CF B and initializing the card is recommended  
- The CF card contains clips that are recorded in the PAL system. Save your clips (0 131) and initialize the CF card  
(0 37).  
SD card error  
- You inserted a MultiMedia Card (MMC) into the camcorder. Use a recommended SD card (0 35).  
Shot Mark Error  
- Could not add a shot mark. If the message appears in  
mode, try adding the mark again. If that does not work,  
add the mark in  
mode after you finish recording. If the message appears in mode, turn off the  
camcorder and then back on. Then, try to add the mark again.  
System error  
- Turn off the camcorder and back on again. If this does not solve the problem, there may be a malfunction with the  
camcorder. Consult a Canon Service Center.  
This photo cannot be displayed  
- You may not be able to display photos taken with other devices or image files created or edited on a computer.  
Z Mark Error  
- Could not add a Z mark. If the message appears in  
add the mark in mode. If the message appears in  
mode, try adding the mark again. If that does not work,  
mode, turn off the camcorder and then back on. Then,  
try to add the mark again.  
e Mark Error  
- Could not add an e mark. If the message appears in  
mode, try adding the mark again. If that does not work,  
mode, turn off the camcorder and then back on. Then,  
add the mark in  
mode. If the message appears in  
try to add the mark again.  
Handling Precautions  
Handling Precautions  
Camcorder  
Be sure to observe the following precautions to ensure maximum performance.  
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• Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel. Be careful when closing the LCD panel.  
• Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures (like the inside of a car parked under direct  
sunlight), or high humidity.  
• Do not use the camcorder near strong electromagnetic fields such as above TVs, near plasma TVs or mobile  
phones. Using the camcorder in such places may cause anomalies in the video or audio or video noise to  
appear.  
• Do not use or store the camcorder in dusty or sandy places. The camcorder is not waterproof – avoid also  
water, mud or salt. If any of the above should get into the camcorder it may damage the camcorder and/or the  
lens.  
• Do not point viewfinder lens at the sun or other strong light sources. Do not leave the camcorder pointed at a  
bright subject. Internal components may become damaged due to concentration of the light by the lens. Be  
careful especially when using a tripod or shoulder strap.  
• Be careful of heat generated by lighting equipment.  
• Do not disassemble the camcorder. If the camcorder does not function properly, consult qualified service  
personnel.  
• Handle the camcorder with care. Do not subject the camcorder to shocks or vibration as this may cause  
damage. When using the shoulder strap, do not allow the camcorder to swing and hit an object.  
• When mounting the camcorder on a tripod, make sure that the tripods fastening  
5.5 mm  
screw is shorter than 5.5 mm (0.2 in.). Using other tripods may damage the  
camcorder.  
Long-term storage  
If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time, store it in a place free of  
dust, in low humidity, and at temperatures not higher than 30 °C (86 °F).  
Battery Pack  
DANGER!  
Treat the battery pack with care.  
• Keep it away from fire (or it might explode).  
• Do not expose the battery pack to temperature higher than 60 °C (140 °F). Do not leave it near a heater or  
inside a car in hot weather.  
• Do not try to disassemble or modify it.  
• Do not drop it or subject it to shocks.  
• Do not get it wet.  
• Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and the camcorder. Wipe the terminals  
with a soft cloth.  
     
Handling Precautions  
Long-term storage  
• Store battery packs in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30 °C (86 °F).  
To extend the battery life of the battery pack, discharge it completely before storing it.  
• Charge and discharge all your battery packs fully at least once a year.  
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Always attach the battery terminal cover.  
Do not allow any metal objects to touch the terminals (figure 1), as this can  
cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack. Attach the terminal cover  
whenever the battery pack is not being used (figure 2).  
The battery terminal cover has a [V]-shaped hole. This is useful when you  
wish to differentiate between charged and uncharged battery packs. For  
example, with charged battery packs, attach the terminal cover so that the  
[V]-shaped hole shows the colored label.  
Figure 1  
Figure 2  
Terminal cover attached  
Charged  
Back side of the  
battery pack  
Uncharged  
Remaining battery time  
If the remaining battery time displayed is not correct, charge the battery pack fully. Still, the correct time may not  
be displayed if a fully charged battery pack is used continuously in high temperatures or it is left unused for long  
periods of time. Also, 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 battery packs that are not genuine Canon battery packs, the remaining battery  
time will not be displayed.  
Recording Media  
• We recommend backing up the recordings on the recording media onto your computer. Data may be  
corrupted or lost due to defects or exposure to static electricity. Canon shall not be liable for lost or corrupted  
data.  
• Do not touch or expose the terminals to dust or dirt.  
• Do not use recording media in places subject to strong magnetic fields.  
• Do not leave recording media in places subject to high humidity and high temperature.  
• Do not disassemble, bend, drop, or subject recording media to shocks and do not expose them to water.  
• Check the direction before inserting the recording media. Forcing recording media into the slot if it is not  
correctly oriented may damage the recording media or the camcorder.  
• Do not attach any labels or stickers on the recording media.  
Handling Precautions  
SD cards: SD cards have a physical switch to prevent writing on the card so as to  
avoid the accidental erasure of the cards content. To write-protect the SD card,  
set the switch to the LOCK position.  
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LOCK switch  
Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery  
The camcorder has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery to keep the date/time and other settings. The built-in  
lithium battery is recharged while you use the camcorder; however, it will discharge completely if you do not use  
the camcorder for about 3 months.  
To recharge the built-in lithium battery: Connect the DC cable and compact power adapter to the camcorder  
and use a household power outlet to power the camcorder for 24 hours while it is turned off.  
Lithium Button Battery  
WARNING!  
• The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled.  
• Do not disassemble, modify, immerse in water, heat above 100 °C (212 °F) or incinerate the battery.  
• Replace with a CR2025 battery made by Panasonic, Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Sanyo, or with Duracell2025.  
Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion.  
• Do not insert the battery into the mouth. If swallowed, seek medical assistance immediately. The battery  
case may break and the battery fluids may cause internal injuries.  
• Keep the battery out of the reach of children.  
• Do not recharge, short-circuit or insert the battery in the wrong direction.  
• Dispose of the used battery according to applicable recycling regulations.  
• Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools, as this will cause a short circuit.  
• Wipe the battery with a clean dry cloth to ensure proper contact.  
For California, USA only: The lithium battery included contains Perchlorate Material – special handling may  
apply.  
Disposal  
When you delete data on the recording media, only the file allocation table is altered and stored data is not  
physically erased. Take the necessary precautions when you dispose of the recording media, for example by  
physically damaging it to prevent the leakage of private data.  
If giving the recording media to another person, initialize it using the [Initialization] option for CF cards or  
[Complete] initialization option for SD cards (0 37). Fill it up with unimportant recordings, and then initialize it  
again using the same option. This makes recovering the original recordings very difficult.  
 
Maintenance/Others  
Maintenance/Others  
Cleaning  
Camcorder Body  
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• Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemically treated cloths or volatile solvents  
such as paint thinner.  
Lens and Instant AF Sensor  
• If the lens surface or Instant AF sensor is dirty, autofocus may not work properly.  
• Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non-aerosol type blower brush.  
• Use a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth to gently wipe the lens using commercially available cleaning fluid for  
eyeglasses. Never use tissue paper.  
LCD Screen  
• Clean the LCD screen using a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth.  
• Condensation may form on the surface of the screen when the temperature changes suddenly. Wipe it with a  
soft dry cloth.  
Condensation  
Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to  
form on its internal surfaces. Stop using the camcorder if condensation is detected. Continued use may damage  
the camcorder.  
Condensation may form in the following cases:  
• When the camcorder is moved quickly from cold to warm places  
• When the camcorder is left in a humid room  
• When a cold room is heated rapidly  
To avoid condensation  
• Do not expose the camcorder to sudden or extreme changes in temperature.  
• Remove the recording media and battery pack. Then, place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let it  
adjust gradually to temperature changes before removing it from the bag.  
When condensation is detected  
The camcorder automatically shuts off.  
The precise time required for water droplets to evaporate will vary depending on the location and weather  
conditions. As a general rule, wait for 2 hours before resuming use of the camcorder.  
Using the Camcorder Abroad  
Power Sources  
You can use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to charge battery packs in any country  
with power supply between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Consult a Canon Service Center for information on  
plug adapters for overseas use.  
Playback on a TV Screen  
You can only play back your recordings on TVs compatible with the NTSC system. NTSC is used in the following  
regions/countries:  
Americas: All of North America and Central America; most Caribbean islands (except in French territories like  
Guadeloupe and Martinique); most of South America (except in Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay). Asia: Only in  
Japan, the Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan and Myanmar. Oceania: US territories (Guam, American Samoa,  
etc.) and some Pacific islands like Micronesia, Samoa and Tonga.  
       
Optional Accessories  
Optional Accessories  
The following optional accessories are compatible with this camcorder. The availability differs from area to area.  
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BP-925, BP-955,  
BP-975, BP-950G,  
BP-970G  
CA-930, CA-920  
Compact Power  
Adapter  
DC-920 DC Coupler  
DC-930 DC Cable  
Battery Pack  
CB-920 Car Battery  
Adapter  
TA-100 Tripod Adapter  
TB-1 Tripod Adapter  
Base  
SBR-1000 Shooting  
Brace  
WD-H58W  
Wide-converter  
TL-H58 Tele-converter  
Protect Filter 58 mm,  
ND4-L Filter 58 mm,  
ND8-L Filter 58 mm  
VL-10Li II Battery Video  
Light  
ZR-2000 Zoom  
Remote Controller  
ZR-1000 Zoom  
Remote Controller  
STV-250N Stereo Video  
Cable  
CTC-100  
Component Cable  
IFC-400PCU  
USB Cable  
   
Optional Accessories  
Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. You can also obtain genuine  
accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling: 1-800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A. Information Center.  
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.  
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This product is designed 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 this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon  
accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.  
Battery Packs  
When you need extra battery packs, select from the following: BP-925,  
BP-955, BP-975, BP-950G, BP-970G.  
When you use battery packs bearing the Intelligent System mark, the  
camcorder will communicate with the battery and display the remaining  
usage time (accurate to 1 minute). You can only use and charge these  
battery packs with camcorders and chargers compatible with Intelligent  
System.  
BP-955  
BP-975  
Charging Times  
Use the CA-930 Compact Power Adapter to charge battery packs. The charging times given in the following  
table are approximate and vary according to charging conditions and initial charge of the battery pack.  
BP-925  
BP-955  
BP-950G  
245 min.  
BP-970G  
350 min.  
BP-975  
110 min.  
200 min.  
295 min.  
Recording and Playback Times  
Recording and playback times given in the following tables are approximate and vary according to recording  
mode and charging, recording or playback conditions. The effective usage time of the battery pack may  
decrease when recording in cold surroundings, when using the brighter screen settings, etc.  
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Bit rate  
Usage time  
Recording (maximum) Viewfinder  
LCD screen  
BP-925  
165 min.  
160 min.  
105 min.  
100 min.  
220 min.  
165 min.  
160 min.  
105 min.  
100 min.  
220 min.  
165 min.  
165 min.  
105 min.  
105 min.  
225 min.  
BP-955  
340 min.  
335 min.  
215 min.  
210 min.  
450 min.  
340 min.  
335 min.  
215 min.  
210 min.  
450 min.  
345 min.  
340 min.  
220 min.  
215 min.  
465 min.  
BP-950G  
345 min.  
340 min.  
215 min.  
210 min.  
460 min.  
345 min.  
340 min.  
215 min.  
215 min.  
460 min.  
350 min.  
345 min.  
220 min.  
215 min.  
475 min.  
BP-970G  
480 min.  
475 min.  
300 min.  
295 min.  
640 min.  
485 min.  
475 min.  
300 min.  
295 min.  
660 min.  
495 min.  
485 min.  
310 min.  
305 min.  
665 min.  
BP-975  
510 min.  
500 min.  
315 min.  
310 min.  
680 min.  
510 min.  
505 min.  
315 min.  
310 min.  
680 min.  
520 min.  
510 min.  
320 min.  
315 min.  
700 min.  
50 Mbps  
Recording (typical)*  
Viewfinder  
LCD screen  
LCD screen  
Playback  
35 Mbps  
25 Mbps  
Recording (maximum) Viewfinder  
LCD screen  
Recording (typical)*  
Viewfinder  
LCD screen  
LCD screen  
Playback  
Recording (maximum) Viewfinder  
LCD screen  
Recording (typical)*  
Viewfinder  
LCD screen  
LCD screen  
Playback  
     
Optional Accessories  
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Bit rate  
Usage time  
BP-925  
195 min.  
195 min.  
125 min.  
120 min.  
280 min.  
195 min.  
195 min.  
125 min.  
120 min.  
280 min.  
200 min.  
195 min.  
125 min.  
125 min.  
290 min.  
BP-955  
405 min.  
400 min.  
260 min.  
255 min.  
580 min.  
405 min.  
400 min.  
260 min.  
255 min.  
580 min.  
415 min.  
410 min.  
265 min.  
260 min.  
600 min.  
BP-950G  
415 min.  
410 min.  
265 min.  
260 min.  
595 min.  
415 min.  
410 min.  
265 min.  
260 min.  
595 min.  
425 min.  
420 min.  
270 min.  
265 min.  
615 min.  
BP-970G  
580 min.  
570 min.  
370 min.  
365 min.  
830 min.  
580 min.  
570 min.  
370 min.  
365 min.  
830 min.  
595 min.  
585 min.  
380 min.  
375 min.  
860 min.  
BP-975  
620 min.  
605 min.  
385 min.  
380 min.  
880 min.  
620 min.  
605 min.  
390 min.  
380 min.  
885 min.  
635 min.  
620 min.  
395 min.  
390 min.  
915 min.  
50 Mbps  
35 Mbps  
25 Mbps  
Recording (maximum) Viewfinder  
LCD screen  
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Recording (typical)*  
Viewfinder  
LCD screen  
LCD screen  
Playback  
Recording (maximum) Viewfinder  
LCD screen  
Recording (typical)*  
Viewfinder  
LCD screen  
LCD screen  
Playback  
Recording (maximum) Viewfinder  
LCD screen  
Recording (typical)*  
Viewfinder  
LCD screen  
LCD screen  
Playback  
* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, and power on/off.  
CB-920 Car Battery Adapter  
Use the car battery adapter to power the camcorder or charge battery  
packs on the go. The car battery adapter plugs into your cars cigarette  
lighter socket and runs off a 12-24V DC negative ground battery.  
TA-100 Tripod Adapter  
The TA-100 allows you to quickly mount/unmount the camcorder on/from a  
tripod.  
SBR-1000 Shooting Brace  
Using the SBR-1000 for additional support of the camcorder with the neck  
strap will significantly lighten the load of the camcoders weight while  
shooting.  
WD-H58W Wide-converter  
The wide attachment decreases the camcorders focal length by a factor of  
0.8, allowing you to make recordings with a wider angle of view.  
Optional Accessories  
TL-H58 Tele-converter  
This Tele-converter lens increases the focal length of the camcorder lens by  
a factor of 1.5.  
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Protect Filter 58 mm, ND4-L Filter 58 mm, ND8-L Filter 58 mm  
Neutral density and MC protector filters help you to control difficult lighting  
conditions.  
VL-10Li II Battery Video Light  
This video light enables you to record brightly in color even in dark places.  
Remote Controller  
When the ZR-2000 or ZR-1000 is connected to the camcorders REMOTE  
terminal, it is possible to control functions such as the start and stop of  
recording, the zoom and the focus functions while reviewing the picture on  
an external monitor without touching the camcorder. This is particularly  
useful while the camcorder is mounted on a tripod and you want to ensure  
maximum stability of a shot.  
This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you use Canon video equipment, we  
recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark.  
Optional Accessories  
Product Codes  
Provided accessories:  
CA-930 Compact Power Adapter  
DC-930 DC Cable  
D85-2010-000  
4590B001AA  
D85-1942-000  
D81-1570-000  
D83-0780-000  
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BP-925 Battery Pack  
SS-1200 Shoulder Strap  
WL-D6000 Wireless Controller  
Optional accessories:  
BP-955 Battery Pack  
4587B002AA  
4588B002AA  
0971B002AA  
0972B002AA  
8029A002AA  
8033A001AA  
4590B001AA  
8034A002AA  
9370A001AA  
4892B001AA  
3573B001AA  
9859A001AA  
4592B001AA  
0975B001AA  
2595A002AA  
2596A002AA  
2597A002AA  
1729B001AA  
3067A002BA  
1719B001AA  
0973B002AA  
3089A002AA  
BP-975 Battery Pack  
BP-950G Battery Pack  
BP-970G Battery Pack  
CA-920 Compact Power Adapter  
DC-920 DC Coupler  
DC-930 DC Cable  
CB-920 Car Battery Adapter  
IFC-400PCU USB Cable  
WD-H58W Wide-converter  
TL-H58 Tele-converter  
TA-100 Tripod Adapter  
TB-1 Tripod Adapter Base  
SBR-1000 Shooting Brace  
Protect Filter 58 mm  
ND4-L Filter 58 mm  
ND8-L Filter 58 mm  
VL-10Li II Battery Video Light  
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable  
CTC-100 Component Cable  
ZR-2000 Zoom Remote Controller  
ZR-1000 Zoom Remote Controller  
Specifications  
Specifications  
XF105 / XF100  
System  
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• Recording System  
Movies: Video compression: MPEG-2 Long GOP;  
Audio compression: Linear PCM, 16 bits, 48 kHz, 2 channels  
File type: MXF  
Photos: Image compression: JPEG  
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system), compatible with Exif Ver. 2.2  
• Video Configuration (recording/playback)  
50 Mbps (CBR, 4:2:2, 422P@HL)  
1920x1080: 60i, 30P, 24P  
1280x720: 60P, 30P, 24P  
35 Mbps (VBR, 4:2:0, MP@HL)  
1920x1080: 60i, 30P, 24P  
1280x720: 60P, 30P, 24P  
25 Mbps (CBR, 4:2:0, MP@H14)  
1440x1080: 60i, 30P, 24P  
• Recording Media (not included)  
Movies: CompactFlash (CF) Card Type I (two slots)  
Photos*: SD or SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory card  
*Custom picture files, camera settings and user memo files can be saved and loaded.  
• Maximum Recording Time**  
16 GB CF Card  
50 Mbps: 40 min., 35 Mbps: 55 min., 25 Mbps: 80 min.  
64 GB CF Card  
50 Mbps: 160 min., 35 Mbps: 225 min., 25 Mbps: 310 min.  
**Approximate figures based on continuous recording.  
• Image Sensor: 1/3-inch CMOS, approx. 2,070,000 pixels (1920x1080)  
• LCD screen: 3.5 in., wide, color, approx. 920,000 dots  
• Viewfinder: 0.24 in., approx. 260,000 dots equivalent  
• Microphone: Stereo electret condenser microphone  
• Lens  
f=4.25-42.5 mm, F1.8-2.8, 10x optical zoom  
35 mm equivalent: 30.4-304 mm  
• Lens Configuration  
12 elements in 10 groups (2 single-sided aspheric elements)  
• ND filter: Built-in gradation ND filter  
• Filter diameter: 58 mm  
• AF System  
Autofocus (TTL + external distance sensor when set to [Instant]) or Manual focus using manual ring  
• White Balance  
Auto white balance, custom white balance, preset white balance settings or color temperature setting  
   
Specifications  
• Iris: Auto or manual setting  
• Gain: Auto (AGC) or manual (-6.0 dB to 33.0 dB, fine-tuning available)  
• Shutter speed:  
Auto, speed, angle, clear scan or slow shutter mode, off; 1/4 sec to 1/2000 sec (when [Frame Rate] is [24P]:  
1/3 sec to 1/2000)  
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• Minimum Illumination:  
0.11 lux (CAMERA switch set to M (manual), [Frame Rate] at [60i], gain at 33 dB, shutter speed at 1/4)  
• Subject Illumination Range: 0.11 to 10,000 lux (when the [Frame Rate] is [60i])  
• Image Stabilization: Optical-Shift Image Stabilizer  
• Size of Video Recordings  
50 Mbps, 35 Mbps: 1920x1080 pixels, 1280x720 pixels  
25 Mbps: 1440x1080 pixels  
• Size of Photos  
1920x1080, 1280x720 (only when capturing a photo from a clip)  
Terminals  
b HD/SD SDI Terminal  
BNC jack, output only, 0.8 Vp-p/75 , unbalanced  
HD-SDI:  
SMPTE 292M  
Video (1080i/720P), embedded audio, time code (VITC/LTC)  
SMPTE 259M  
SD-SDI:  
Video (480i), embedded audio, time code (VITC/LTC)  
• HDMI OUT Terminal  
HDMI connector, output only  
• HD/SD COMPONENT OUT Terminal  
720P (D4)/1080i (D3)/480i (D1) compatible, output only  
Luminance (Y): 1 Vp-p / 75 Ω  
Chrominance (P /P ): 350 mV / 75 Ω  
b
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• AV Terminal  
3.5 mm mini jack (audio and video), output only  
Video: 1 Vp-p / 75 unbalanced  
Audio: –10 dBV (47 kload, output level 1Vrms) / 3 kor less  
• XLR Terminal  
XLR jack (pin1: shield, pin2: hot, pin3: cold), 2 sets  
Sensitivity  
MIC setting: -60 dBu (manual volume center, full scale -18 dB) / 600 Ω  
LINE setting: 4 dBu (manual volume center, full scale -18 dB) / 10 kΩ  
Microphone attenuator: 20 dB  
• MIC Terminal  
3.5 mm stereo minijack (unbalanced)  
Sensitivity: 60 dBu (manual volume center, full scale -18 dB)  
Microphone attenuator: 20 dB  
W (Headphone) Terminal  
3.5 mm stereo mini-jack, -f to -12 dBV (16 load, volume range Min to Max) / 50 or less  
Specifications  
b GENLOCK/TC Terminal  
BNC jack  
As GENLOCK terminal  
Input only: 1 Vp-p/75 Ω  
As TC (time code) terminal  
Input: 0.5 V - 18 Vp-p/10 kΩ  
Output: 1 Vp-p/75 Ω  
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• REMOTE Terminal  
2.5 mm stereo mini-jack  
• USB Terminal  
mini-B, USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed USB)  
Power/Others  
• Power supply (rated)  
7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (DC IN)  
• Power consumption (Recording at 50 Mbps with AF on, viewfinder/LCD screen normal brightness, SDI  
output off)  
b Viewfinder: 6.3 W, LCD screen: 6.4 W  
c Viewfinder: 5.2 W, LCD screen: 5.3 W  
Maximum rated power consumption: 18.8 W  
• Operating temperature  
0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)  
• Dimensions (W x H x D)  
121 x 148 x 250 mm (4.8 x 5.8 x 9.8 in.) (excluding lens hood, microphone holder unit, grip belt)  
• Weight (camcorder body only)  
b 1,070 g (2.4 lb.) c 1,020 g (2.2 lb.)  
CA-930 Compact Power Adapter  
• Power supply  
100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
• Rated output / consumption  
As a power adapter: 8.4 V DC, 2.0 A / 46 VA (100 V) – 62 VA (240 V)  
As a battery charger: 8.4 V DC, 1.5/2.0 A / 40 VA (100 V) – 54 VA (240 V)  
• Operating temperature  
0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)  
• Dimensions (W x H x D)  
85 x 51 x 110 mm (3.3 x 2.0 x 4.3 in.)  
• Weight  
240 g (8.5 oz.)  
Specifications  
BP-925 Battery Pack  
• Battery type  
Rechargeable lithium ion battery, compatible with Intelligent System  
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• Rated voltage  
7.4 V DC  
• Operating temperature  
0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)  
• Battery capacity  
Typical: 2,600 mAh  
Minimum: 19 Wh / 2,450 mAh  
• Dimensions (W x H x D)  
38.2 x 43.5 x 70.5 mm (1.5 x 1.7 x 2.8 in.)  
• Weight  
130 g (4.6 oz)  
Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted.  
The information in this manual is verified as of November 2010. Subject to change without notice.  
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E
F
B
C
CF card  
G
Clips  
H
*b only  
 
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Photos  
I
Index screens  
Playback  
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L
M
S
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T
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USA  
CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE  
UNITED STATES  
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. ("Canon USA") with respect to Canon Consumer Digital Video Products (the  
"Products")* purchased in the United States. Warranty coverage is subject to the country where the unit was purchased.  
This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of your Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase.  
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The Products are warranted under normal use, against defective materials or workmanship as follows:  
Parts: Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or comparable rebuilt parts for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase. Labor: For  
a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase, labor will be provided free of charge by our factory service centers or designated service  
facilities located in the United States.  
When returning Products under this warranty, you must pre-pay the shipping charges, and you must enclose the Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase  
with a complete explanation of the problem. During the ONE-YEAR warranty period, repairs will be made and the Products will be return-shipped to you  
free of charge. For repairs after the warranty period is over, you will be given an estimate of the cost of repair and an opportunity to approve or disapprove  
of the repair expense before it is incurred. If you approve, repairs will be made and the Products will be return-shipped to you. (shipping charges apply). If  
you disapprove, we will return-ship the Products at no charge to you.  
Non-Canon brand peripheral products and software which may be distributed with, or factory loaded on, the Products, are sold "AS IS" without  
warranty of any kind by Canon USA, including any implied warranty regarding merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The sole warranty  
with respect to such non-Canon brand items is given by the manufacturer or producer thereof. If the Products contain a hard disk drive or a flash  
memory, Canon USA recommends that data stored on that drive be duplicated or backed up to prevent its loss in the event of failure or other  
malfunction of such drive.  
Canon USA shall have no responsibility under this limited warranty for use of the Products in conjunction with incompatible peripheral products and  
incompatible software.  
TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE  
You may obtain technical support for your Products as follows:  
Internet support at www.usa.canon.com/support (E-mail support also available)  
Telephone assistance from a Canon U.S.A. Customer Care representative free of charge during regular business hours at 1-800-OK-CANON  
(1-800-652-2666)  
This Limited Warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the Products and does not apply in the following cases:  
A) Loss or damage to the Products due to abuse, mishandling, accident, improper maintenance, or failure to follow operating instructions;  
B) If the Products are defective as a result of leaking batteries, sand, dirt or water damage;  
C) If defects or damages are caused by the use of unauthorized parts or by service other than by Canon USA's factory service centers or authorized  
service facilities;  
This Limited Warranty does not cover cabinet (exterior finish), video cassette tape, head cleanings, nor does it apply to Products purchased outside the  
United States. This warranty does not cover units sold to rental firms, military operations, hotels, schools, hospitals or for other commercial, industrial, or  
institutional applications. These uses are covered only by such specific warranty as Canon may issue with such sales. This Limited Warranty does not  
apply to accessories or consumables for the Products, which are sold "AS IS", without warranty of any kind by Canon USA. Please retain this warranty  
card and your Bill of Sale as a permanent record of your purchase. This card is most important in order to be sure you are contacted right away should  
there be a safety inspection, modification or products recall under applicable laws or regulations.  
NO IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE APPLIES TO THESE PRODUCTS AFTER THE  
APPLICABLE PERIOD OF EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY, EXCEPT AS MENTIONED ABOVE, GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH  
RESPECT TO THESE PRODUCTS SHALL BIND THE UNDERSIGNED (SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY  
LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU). CANON USA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUES OR  
PROFITS, EXPENSE FOR SUBSTITUTE PRODUCTS OR SERVICE, STORAGE CHARGES, LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA, INCLUDING WITHOUT  
LIMITATION, LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA STORED ON THE PRODUCTS' HARD DRIVE OR FLASH MEMORY, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCTS, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE  
CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF CANON USA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND  
AGAINST CANON USA BE GREATER THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCTS SOLD BY CANON USA AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE.  
WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, YOU ASSUME ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR PROPERTY AND TO  
OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCTS NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF  
CANON USA. (SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE  
LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU).THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCTS  
OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED AS A GIFT. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary  
from state to state. CANON U.S.A., INC.  
*The battery pack packaged with the Products carries a separate ninety (90) day limited warranty.  
CANADA  
CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY  
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc. ("Canon Canada") with respect to Canon Consumer Digital Video Products (the  
"Products") purchased in Canada. This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of a bill of sale or other proof of purchase for these Products  
to a Canon Service Facility when repairs are required. The Products are warranted under normal use, against defective materials or workmanship as  
follows:  
Parts: Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or, at Canon Canada's option, comparable rebuilt parts for a period of one year from the date of  
original purchase. Labour: For a period of one year from the date of original purchase, labour will be provided free of charge by our Canon Service  
Facilities in Canada. This limited warranty covers all defects except where:  
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(a) The loss or damage to the products results from:  
i) accident, natural disaster, mishandling, abuse, neglect, unauthorized products modification or failure to follow instructions contained in the  
instruction manual;  
ii) the use of accessories, attachments, products, supplies, parts or devices with the Products that do not conform to Canon specifications or that  
cause abnormally frequent service problems;  
iii) repairs or services performed by any party other than a Canon Service Facility;  
iv) defective batteries or any exposure to water, sand or dirt:  
v) shipping (claim must be presented to the shipper);  
(b) Any serial number on the video Products is altered or removed.  
This limited warranty does not cover the cabinet (exterior finish) of the Products, media, nor does it apply to Products purchased outside Canada. If the  
Products contain a hard disk drive or a flash memory, Canon Canada recommends that data stored on that drive be duplicated or backed up to prevent its  
loss in the event of a failure or other malfunction of such drive.  
TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE  
You may obtain technical support for your Products as follows:  
Internet support for English at www.canon.ca/english/cs (E-mail support also available)  
Internet support for French at www.canon.ca/francais/cs (E-mail support also available)  
Telephone assistance from a Canon Canada Customer Care representative free of charge during regular business hours at 1-800-OK-CANON  
(1-800-652-2666)  
LIMITATIONS  
Except as otherwise required by applicable legislation, this warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, conditions, guarantees or representations, express or  
implied, statutory or otherwise, relative to the Products, including implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.  
Canon Canada assumes no liability for special, consequential or incidental damages, loss or corruption of data including, without limitation, data stored  
on the hard disk drive or flash memory of the Products or loss that may arise, whether on account of negligence or otherwise, from the use, misuse or  
inability to use the Products (including loss of profit, revenue, media or enjoyment) or from failure to conform to any express or implied warranties,  
conditions, guarantees or representations. Any recovery under this limited warranty shall not exceed the purchase price of the Products. Canon Canada  
does not assume or authorize any other person to assume for Canon Canada any other liability with respect to these Products. This warranty does not  
extend to any person other than the original purchaser of the Products or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift and states your exclusive  
remedy.  
NOTICE TO CONSUMER  
If you plan to take important videos or if the Products have not been used for some time, please check all functions with the instruction book before using it.  
USA  
CANON U.S.A., INC. NEW JERSEY OFFICE  
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CANON U.S.A., INC. CHICAGO OFFICE  
100 Park Blvd., Itasca, IL 60143 USA  
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CANON U.S.A., INC. HONOLULU OFFICE  
210 Ward Avenue, Suite 200, Honolulu, Hl 96814 USA  
If you have any questions, call the Canon U.S.A.  
Information Center toll-free at 1-800-828-4040 (USA only).  
CANADA  
MÉXICO  
CANON CANADA INC.  
6390 Dixie Road, Mississauga, ON L5T 1P7  
If you have any questions, call the Canon Canada Information Center toll free  
(in Canada only) at 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666).  
Si vous avez des questions, veuillez téléphoner 1-800-OK-CANON  
(1-800-652-2666, sans frais au Canada seulement).  
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ASIA  
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