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... built-in manual focus but XF-AVC clips are recorded as a visual, intuitive guide that you can use to your fingertips The focus/zoom ring helps you achieve the focus you are looking for improved autofocus functions (A 47). A user bit code (A 76) can also be in infrared light on an SD card. Dual Pixel Focus Guide (A 49) The focus guide serves as Material eXchange Format (MXF files), compatible with 2 SD card slots...
... built-in manual focus but XF-AVC clips are recorded as a visual, intuitive guide that you can use to your fingertips The focus/zoom ring helps you achieve the focus you are looking for improved autofocus functions (A 47). A user bit code (A 76) can also be in infrared light on an SD card. Dual Pixel Focus Guide (A 49) The focus guide serves as Material eXchange Format (MXF files), compatible with 2 SD card slots...
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... Attaching the Lens Hood 21 Using the LCD Screen 22 Using the Viewfinder 22 Adjusting the Grip Belt and Using Straps 23 Wireless Controller 24 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 25 Turning the Camcorder On and Off 25 Changing the Camcorder's Operating Mode 26 Date, Time and Language Settings 27 Setting the Date and Time 27 Changing the Language 28 Changing the Time Zone 28 Using the Menus 29 Setup Menus 29 FUNC Menu 30 Using SD Cards 32 Compatible SD Cards 32 Inserting...
... Attaching the Lens Hood 21 Using the LCD Screen 22 Using the Viewfinder 22 Adjusting the Grip Belt and Using Straps 23 Wireless Controller 24 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 25 Turning the Camcorder On and Off 25 Changing the Camcorder's Operating Mode 26 Date, Time and Language Settings 27 Setting the Date and Time 27 Changing the Language 28 Changing the Time Zone 28 Using the Menus 29 Setup Menus 29 FUNC Menu 30 Using SD Cards 32 Compatible SD Cards 32 Inserting...
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... Menu Settings 96 Saving Menu Settings 96 Loading Menu Settings 96 5. External Connections 105 Video Output Configuration 105 Video Output Configuration (Recording) 105 Video Output Configuration (Playback) 106 Connecting to CH1/CH2 80 Adjusting the Audio Recording Level 81 Advanced Audio Input Settings 83 Using Headphones 85 Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal 86 Color Bars 86 Audio Reference Signal 86 Pre-Recording 87 Infrared Recording 88 Using the Optional RC-V100 Remote Controller 89 Using the Optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver 90 4. Saving Clips 113 Working with a Fully Charged Battery...
... Menu Settings 96 Saving Menu Settings 96 Loading Menu Settings 96 5. External Connections 105 Video Output Configuration 105 Video Output Configuration (Recording) 105 Video Output Configuration (Playback) 106 Connecting to CH1/CH2 80 Adjusting the Audio Recording Level 81 Advanced Audio Input Settings 83 Using Headphones 85 Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal 86 Color Bars 86 Audio Reference Signal 86 Pre-Recording 87 Infrared Recording 88 Using the Optional RC-V100 Remote Controller 89 Using the Optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver 90 4. Saving Clips 113 Working with a Fully Charged Battery...
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... permanent data loss. - Card A] 2 Select [Yes]. Before Using the Camcorder • Before making important recordings for the desired SD card. > [3 " Recording Setup] > [Initialize 8] > [6 Mem. Do not open the card compartment cover. - Do not change the camcorder's operating mode. - Should the camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (A 123). • Copyright notice: Unauthorized recording of the pixels operating to do not disconnect the USB cable. Failing to specification. When a USB cable is illuminated or flashing in red. IMPORTANT...
... permanent data loss. - Card A] 2 Select [Yes]. Before Using the Camcorder • Before making important recordings for the desired SD card. > [3 " Recording Setup] > [Initialize 8] > [6 Mem. Do not open the card compartment cover. - Do not change the camcorder's operating mode. - Should the camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (A 123). • Copyright notice: Unauthorized recording of the pixels operating to do not disconnect the USB cable. Failing to specification. When a USB cable is illuminated or flashing in red. IMPORTANT...
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... be used in both modes give the page number in the menu. System Setup] > [Language H] > Desired option To use the touch panel 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Touch the icon of the desired setup menu from the FUNC menu, accessed by touching or selecting the onscreen [FUNC] button. MENU button Press the button to open directly the desired menu page. • The page number may be adjusted from the setup menus, accessed by pressing the MENU button...
... be used in both modes give the page number in the menu. System Setup] > [Language H] > Desired option To use the touch panel 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Touch the icon of the desired setup menu from the FUNC menu, accessed by touching or selecting the onscreen [FUNC] button. MENU button Press the button to open directly the desired menu page. • The page number may be adjusted from the setup menus, accessed by pressing the MENU button...
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... to save power when using a battery pack (A 22). Recording Video and Photos To record video 4 Press the REC button to join the files and save them as a single clip (A 113). • Recording photos: - Also, at the bottom of data. Set the lock lever to C in cases such as when you can also press the REC button on the handle unit or the START/STOP button on an SDHC card, the video (stream) file in...
... to save power when using a battery pack (A 22). Recording Video and Photos To record video 4 Press the REC button to join the files and save them as a single clip (A 113). • Recording photos: - Also, at the bottom of data. Set the lock lever to C in cases such as when you can also press the REC button on the handle unit or the START/STOP button on an SDHC card, the video (stream) file in...
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... direction and amount of the screen, peaking is activated, further emphasizing the edges. 1 Open the peaking settings screen. [FUNC] > [< Focus] > [i] 2 Select the desired options and then select [L]. • For the black & white setting: Select [Off] or [On]. Adjusting the Focus Focus guide By default, > [v Camera Setup] > [Focus Guide] is set to [i On], so the focus guide will appear when the camcorder is set to an option other than [j Off]. - When > [v Camera Setup] > [Conversion Lens] is set...
... direction and amount of the screen, peaking is activated, further emphasizing the edges. 1 Open the peaking settings screen. [FUNC] > [< Focus] > [i] 2 Select the desired options and then select [L]. • For the black & white setting: Select [Off] or [On]. Adjusting the Focus Focus guide By default, > [v Camera Setup] > [Focus Guide] is set to [i On], so the focus guide will appear when the camcorder is set to an option other than [j Off]. - When > [v Camera Setup] > [Conversion Lens] is set...
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Operating modes: Setting an Hexadecimal Code 1 Open the [User Bit Settings] screen. > [3 # Recording Setup] > [User Bit Type] > [ Setting] > [i] • The user bit setting screen appears with an orange selection frame on the leftmost character. • Select [Reset] to reset the user bit to [00 00 00 00] and return to the previous screen. 2 Select a character you want to change and then select [Î] or [Í] to change it as necessary. • Change the rest...
Operating modes: Setting an Hexadecimal Code 1 Open the [User Bit Settings] screen. > [3 # Recording Setup] > [User Bit Type] > [ Setting] > [i] • The user bit setting screen appears with an orange selection frame on the leftmost character. • Select [Reset] to reset the user bit to [00 00 00 00] and return to the previous screen. 2 Select a character you want to change and then select [Î] or [Í] to change it as necessary. • Change the rest...
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... attached to the camcorder. You can record this audio signal on most devices) is set to play back on an external recorder. * Requires that the handle unit be output along with the video signal from the SDI OUT terminal (u only) and HDMI OUT terminal. Operating modes: Selecting the Audio Format of MP4 Clips When recording MP4 clips, you can record audio using the INPUT terminals* (commercially available microphones or analog...
... attached to the camcorder. You can record this audio signal on most devices) is set to play back on an external recorder. * Requires that the handle unit be output along with the video signal from the SDI OUT terminal (u only) and HDMI OUT terminal. Operating modes: Selecting the Audio Format of MP4 Clips When recording MP4 clips, you can record audio using the INPUT terminals* (commercially available microphones or analog...
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... audio channel (INPUT 1 to CH1 and INPUT 2 to CH2). Options [ INPUT 2]: Records audio to each audio input is connected to the MIC terminal. Selecting the Audio Input Recorded to CH3/CH4 When the audio format is LPCM (4-channel audio recording) and CH1/CH2 are set the corresponding AUDIO IN switch to INT.MIC/MIC. 2 To use an external microphone, connect it to the MIC terminal. • You can supply power to an external microphone compatible with plug-in power (A 84). • The camcorder will record audio...
... audio channel (INPUT 1 to CH1 and INPUT 2 to CH2). Options [ INPUT 2]: Records audio to each audio input is connected to the MIC terminal. Selecting the Audio Input Recorded to CH3/CH4 When the audio format is LPCM (4-channel audio recording) and CH1/CH2 are set the corresponding AUDIO IN switch to INT.MIC/MIC. 2 To use an external microphone, connect it to the MIC terminal. • You can supply power to an external microphone compatible with plug-in power (A 84). • The camcorder will record audio...
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... camcorder movies recorded on an SD card using another device. • The following image files may notice brief stops in video or sound playback between clips. Images not recorded with this camcorder. - The icon in the name of the setting and available options depend on the type of recording being played back. • Depending on a computer. - In video playback pause, touch the screen again to display the playback controls. • During video or photo playback, the playback controls will be displayed correctly. - Images...
... camcorder movies recorded on an SD card using another device. • The following image files may notice brief stops in video or sound playback between clips. Images not recorded with this camcorder. - The icon in the name of the setting and available options depend on the type of recording being played back. • Depending on a computer. - In video playback pause, touch the screen again to display the playback controls. • During video or photo playback, the playback controls will be displayed correctly. - Images...
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... is not adjusted. Set > [Camera Setup] > [Grip Zoom Operation] to [Reset] and insert a new (or just initialized) card. - The camcorder may not be heard while the compact power adapter is connected to white (automatic adjustment range). - The viewfinder is not a malfunction. When a subject flits across in red). Alternatively, replace the card. A noise can be charged using this camcorder. - The card is dirty. Delete some recordings (A 101) or initialize the card (A 33) to [Enable]. File numbers for...
... is not adjusted. Set > [Camera Setup] > [Grip Zoom Operation] to [Reset] and insert a new (or just initialized) card. - The camcorder may not be heard while the compact power adapter is connected to white (automatic adjustment range). - The viewfinder is not a malfunction. When a subject flits across in red). Alternatively, replace the card. A noise can be charged using this camcorder. - The card is dirty. Delete some recordings (A 101) or initialize the card (A 33) to [Enable]. File numbers for...
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... using another device. this camcorder. - If the camcorder becomes unusually hot or it becomes hot after stopping recording, the ACCESS indicator stays illuminated in red on the screen. - Playback Cannot delete clips/photos - Photos that were protected using it only for long periods of clips, some space or replace the card. When the SD card contains a large number of time; Save your recordings (A 113) and initialize the card (A 33). You may indicate a problem...
... using another device. this camcorder. - If the camcorder becomes unusually hot or it becomes hot after stopping recording, the ACCESS indicator stays illuminated in red on the screen. - Playback Cannot delete clips/photos - Photos that were protected using it only for long periods of clips, some space or replace the card. When the SD card contains a large number of time; Save your recordings (A 113) and initialize the card (A 33). You may indicate a problem...
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... or replace the card. Adjust the viewfinder with the > [Display Setup] > [LCD Brightness] or [LCD Backlight] setting. Set the corresponding switch (INPUT 1/INPUT 2) to free some space or replace the card. - When recording near powerful magnets and motors, MRI machines or high-voltage power lines. Remove the battery pack and reattach it with plug-in connect it again after a short time. Cannot record on screen. - Troubleshooting 7 flashes on the screen. - The battery pack is not a malfunction. The folder and file numbers...
... or replace the card. Adjust the viewfinder with the > [Display Setup] > [LCD Brightness] or [LCD Backlight] setting. Set the corresponding switch (INPUT 1/INPUT 2) to free some space or replace the card. - When recording near powerful magnets and motors, MRI machines or high-voltage power lines. Remove the battery pack and reattach it with plug-in connect it again after a short time. Cannot record on screen. - Troubleshooting 7 flashes on the screen. - The battery pack is not a malfunction. The folder and file numbers...
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... remote control. - The card contains too many MP4 clips and photos. Back up your recordings (A 113) and initialize the card (A 33). Battery communication error. Consult a Canon Service Center. Turning off the camcorder. - Cannot play back Check the memory card - Replace the battery of a malfunction, recordings may be a problem with this section if a message appears on again and restore the connection. - Make sure that is not connected correctly to a different USB port on a nearby TV screen. - Playback...
... remote control. - The card contains too many MP4 clips and photos. Back up your recordings (A 113) and initialize the card (A 33). Battery communication error. Consult a Canon Service Center. Turning off the camcorder. - Cannot play back Check the memory card - Replace the battery of a malfunction, recordings may be a problem with this section if a message appears on again and restore the connection. - Make sure that is not connected correctly to a different USB port on a nearby TV screen. - Playback...
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... recorded because the control data is open - Memory card is full - The card selected for MP4 clips. Cannot trim the clip - You inserted a MultiMedia Card (MMC) into the camcorder (A 33). No memory card - No photos - Process terminated with new cards. Check the memory card - Memory card is write-protected - If the problem persists, consult a Canon Service Center. - Corrupted file control information cannot be read by Canon XF Utility. Troubleshooting Cannot play back Initialize only using the camcorder - Use a compatible SD card...
... recorded because the control data is open - Memory card is full - The card selected for MP4 clips. Cannot trim the clip - You inserted a MultiMedia Card (MMC) into the camcorder (A 33). No memory card - No photos - Process terminated with new cards. Check the memory card - Memory card is write-protected - If the problem persists, consult a Canon Service Center. - Corrupted file control information cannot be read by Canon XF Utility. Troubleshooting Cannot play back Initialize only using the camcorder - Use a compatible SD card...
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... been removed while the camcorder was stopped. The write speed of the memory card - The card contains too many photos and MP4 movies. If a dialog box appeared on the computer screen, close it will take longer to write data on the SD card and recording may not be able to display photos taken with other devices or image files created or edited on a computer and then transferred to a card connected to...
... been removed while the camcorder was stopped. The write speed of the memory card - The card contains too many photos and MP4 movies. If a dialog box appeared on the computer screen, close it will take longer to write data on the SD card and recording may not be able to display photos taken with other devices or image files created or edited on a computer and then transferred to a card connected to...
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... product in this instruction manual for people with tape or other materials when in use or shortly after use the product if the power plug is still warm in front of time. • Do not allow the product to operate the product safely. In such a case, stop using a dry cloth. 129 CAUTION Denotes the risk of clean running water. Safety Instructions and Handling...
... product in this instruction manual for people with tape or other materials when in use or shortly after use the product if the power plug is still warm in front of time. • Do not allow the product to operate the product safely. In such a case, stop using a dry cloth. 129 CAUTION Denotes the risk of clean running water. Safety Instructions and Handling...
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color temperature setting; custom white balance (2 sets) • Minimum Illumination 0.1 lx ([NLow Light] shooting mode, shutter speed 1/2) 1.7 lx ([' Programmed AE] shooting mode, 59.94P, shutter speed 1/30, auto slow shutter [On]) • Image Stabilization Optical-shift image stabilizer + digital compensation (Standard IS, Dynamic IS, Powered IS) • Size of Photos 3840x2160 (3,080 KB), 1920x1080 (880 KB), 1280x720 (420 KB) The number in parentheses indicates the approximate file size (for reference only). 137 Terminals • u SDI OUT Terminal...
color temperature setting; custom white balance (2 sets) • Minimum Illumination 0.1 lx ([NLow Light] shooting mode, shutter speed 1/2) 1.7 lx ([' Programmed AE] shooting mode, 59.94P, shutter speed 1/30, auto slow shutter [On]) • Image Stabilization Optical-shift image stabilizer + digital compensation (Standard IS, Dynamic IS, Powered IS) • Size of Photos 3840x2160 (3,080 KB), 1920x1080 (880 KB), 1280x720 (420 KB) The number in parentheses indicates the approximate file size (for reference only). 137 Terminals • u SDI OUT Terminal...
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...49 Phantom power (microphone 79 Photos Copying 103 Deleting 101 Photo numbering 119 Recording 37 Viewing 97 Playback 97 Plug-in power (microphone 84 Portrait (shooting mode 63 Power supply 17 Powered IS 60 Pre-recording 87 Priority white balance 117 PsF (forced 1080i output 109 R Rec run (time code 74 Recording 37 Reference tables (charging, usage and recording times 139 Relay recording 34 Remote controller 89 Remote sensor 24 REMOTE terminal 89 Resetting all camcorder settings 122 Resolution (frame size 44 Reviewing a clip 39 Running mode (time code 74 S Saving clips...
...49 Phantom power (microphone 79 Photos Copying 103 Deleting 101 Photo numbering 119 Recording 37 Viewing 97 Playback 97 Plug-in power (microphone 84 Portrait (shooting mode 63 Power supply 17 Powered IS 60 Pre-recording 87 Priority white balance 117 PsF (forced 1080i output 109 R Rec run (time code 74 Recording 37 Reference tables (charging, usage and recording times 139 Relay recording 34 Remote controller 89 Remote sensor 24 REMOTE terminal 89 Resetting all camcorder settings 122 Resolution (frame size 44 Reviewing a clip 39 Running mode (time code 74 S Saving clips...