Document Outline

• Important Usage Instructions
• Important Safety Instructions
• Highlights of the EOS C500/C500 PL
• Table of Contents
• 1. Introduction
  • About this Manual
    • Conventions Used in this Manual
  • Supplied Accessories
  • Names of Parts
    • Monitor Unit
    • Handle Unit
  • 4K Workflow Overview
    • Color Grading with the ACES Workflow
• 2. Preparations
  • Preparing the Power Supply
    • Using a Battery Pack
    • Using a Household Power Outlet
    • Turning the Camera On and Off
  • Date, Time and Language Settings
    • Setting the Date and Time
    • Changing the Time Zone
    • Displaying the Date and Time while Recording
    • Changing the Language
  • Using the Menus
    • Selecting an Option from the Menu
    • Using the Customized Submenu (My Menu)
  • Preparing the Camera
    • Preparing the Lens
    • Attaching and Removing the Monitor Unit
    • Using the Viewfinder
    • Using the LCD Panel
    • Adjusting the Viewfinder/LCD Screen
    • Using a Tripod
    • Attaching the Handle Unit
    • Attaching a Shoulder Strap
    • Removing and Attaching the Terminal Covers
  • Connecting to a 4K- or 2K-Compatible External Recorder
  • Preparing Recording Media
    • Inserting a CF Card
    • Checking the Status of the CF Card Slots
    • Removing a CF card
    • Inserting and Removing an SD Card
    • Initializing the Recording Media
    • Switching Between the CF Card Slots
    • Selecting the CF Card Recording Method
    • Checking the Available Recording Time for CF Cards
    • Recovering Data on the CF Card
  • Adjusting the Black Balance
  • Remote Operation Via the Wi-Fi Remote Application
    • Preparing the System for Wi-Fi Remote
• 3. Recording
  • Recording Video
    • Preparing to Record
    • Recording
    • Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote
    • Onscreen Displays
    • Rear Panel Displays
    • Canon Log Gamma and CINEMA Preset
    • Checking Clips Recorded with Canon Log Gamma (View Assistance)
    • Using the Internal Cooling Fan
  • Video Configuration: Type of Recording, Resolution and Frame Rate
    • Selecting the Video Configuration for 4K and 2K Modes
    • Selecting the Video Configuration for MXF Mode
  • Changing Main Camera Functions with the FUNC. Button
    • Using the Direct Setting Mode
  • Shutter Speed
    • Changing the Shutter Speed Mode and Value
    • Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote
  • ISO Speed/Gain
    • Changing the ISO Speed or Gain Value
    • Using the Control Dial
    • Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote
  • ND Filter
    • Using the ND Filter
    • Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote
  • <C500> Adjusting the Aperture
    • Using the Control Dial
    • Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote
  • White Balance
    • Setting the White Balance
    • Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote
  • Adjusting the Focus
    • Adjusting the Focus Manually
    • <C500> Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote
    • Using the Focus Assistance Functions
  • Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns
    • Displaying Onscreen Markers
    • Displaying Zebra Patterns
  • Setting the Time Code
    • Selecting the Running Mode
    • Selecting Drop or Non-Drop Frame
    • Putting the Time Code Display on Hold
  • Setting the User Bit
  • Synchronizing with an External Device
    • Connecting an External Device
    • Reference Video Signal Input (Genlock Synchronization)
    • Time Code Signal Input
    • Reference Video Signal Output
    • Time Code Signal Output
  • Recording Audio
    • Connecting an External Microphone or External Audio Input Source to the Camera
    • Selecting the Audio Input from the XLR Terminals
    • Adjusting the Audio Level from the XLR Terminals
    • Adjusting the Audio Level from the MIC Terminal
    • Monitoring the Audio with Headphones
  • Using Metadata
    • Setting a User Memo Created with Canon XF Utility
    • Setting a User Memo Using Wi-Fi Remote
  • Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal
    • Recording Color Bars
    • Recording an Audio Reference Signal
  • Video Scopes
    • Displaying a Video Scope
    • Configuring the Waveform Monitor
    • Configuring the Vectorscope
    • Configuring the Edge Monitor
  • Adding Marks while Recording MXF Clips
    • Adding Shot Marks while Recording
    • Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote
    • Adding an OK Mark or Check Mark to the Last Clip Recorded
    • Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote
  • Reviewing an MXF Clip
  • Special Recording Modes
    • Interval Recording Mode
    • Frame Recording Mode
    • Slow & Fast Motion Mode
    • Pre-recording Mode
• 4. Customization
  • Assignable Buttons
    • Changing the Assigned Function
    • Using an Assignable Button
  • Custom Picture Settings
    • Selecting Custom Picture Files
    • Editing a Custom Picture File’s Settings
    • Renaming Custom Picture Files
    • Protecting Custom Picture Files
    • Transferring Custom Picture Files
    • Embedding Custom Picture Settings in a Recording
    • Available Custom Picture Settings
  • Customizing Functions and Onscreen Displays
    • Customizing Functions
    • Customizing Onscreen Displays
  • Saving and Loading Camera Settings
    • Saving Camera Settings to an SD Card
    • Loading Camera Settings from an SD Card
• 5. Playback
  • Playing Back MXF Clips
    • Clip Index Screen
    • Playing Back Clips
    • Onscreen Displays
    • Playback Controls
    • Audio Output
  • MXF Clip Operations
    • Using the Clip Menu
    • Displaying Clip Information
    • Adding OK Marks or Check Marks
    • Deleting OK Marks or Check Marks
    • Copying Clips
    • Deleting Clips
    • Deleting the User Memo
    • Copying a Custom Picture File Embedded in a Clip
    • Displaying an Index Screen of Shot Marks
    • Displaying a Frame Index Screen of a Single Clip
    • Adding Shot Marks
    • Deleting Shot Marks
    • Changing a Clip’s Thumbnail
• 6. External Connections
  • Video Output Configuration
    • Video Configuration and Video Output Configuration for 4K and 2K Modes
    • Video Output Configuration for MXF Mode
  • Selecting the Color Space
  • Connecting to an External Monitor
    • Connection Diagram
    • Using the MON. 1 and MON. 2 Terminals
    • Video Output Using ACESproxy10 (for On-set Color Grading)
    • Using the HD/SD SDI Terminal
    • Using the HDMI OUT Terminal
    • Using the SYNC OUT Terminal
    • Selecting the Resizing Method for SD Video
    • Superimposing Onscreen Displays to Appear on an External Monitor
  • Developing RAW Clips
    • System Requirements
    • Installing and Uninstalling Cinema RAW Development (Windows)
    • Installing and Uninstalling Cinema RAW Development (Mac OS)
    • Viewing the Software Instruction Manual
  • Saving MXF Clips to a Computer
    • System Requirements
    • Installing and Uninstalling Canon XF Utility (Windows)
    • Installing and Uninstalling Canon XF Utility (Mac OS)
    • Viewing the Software Instruction Manuals
• 7. Photos
  • Taking Photos
    • Taking Photos in CAMERA Mode
    • Capturing Photos in MEDIA Mode
  • Photo Playback
    • Displaying the [Photos] Index Screen
    • Viewing Photos
  • Photo Operations
    • Using the Photo Menu
    • Deleting Photos
    • Protecting Photos
    • Copying Custom Picture Files
    • Photo Numbering
• 8. Additional Information
  • Menu Options
  • Displaying the Status Screens
  • Troubleshooting
    • List of Messages
  • Handling Precautions
  • Maintenance/Others
  • Optional Accessories
  • Specifications
  • Index