Document Outline

• 1. Introduction
  • About this Manual
    • Conventions Used in this Manual
  • Supplied Accessories
  • Names of Parts
    • Monitor Unit
    • Grip Unit
    • Handle Unit
• 2. Preparations
  • Preparing the Power Supply
    • Using a Battery Pack
    • Using a Household Power Outlet
    • Turning the Camcorder 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 Camcorder
    • Preparing the Lens
    • Attaching and Removing the Monitor Unit
    • Using the Viewfinder
    • Using the LCD Panel
    • Adjusting the Viewfinder/LCD Screen
    • Using a Tripod
    • Removing and Attaching the Grip Unit
    • Attaching the Handle Unit
    • Attaching a Shoulder Strap
    • Removing and Attaching the Terminal Covers
  • 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
  • Operating the Camcorder Remotely
    • Using the RC-V100 Remote Controller
    • Using the WFT-E6 Wireless File Transmitter
• 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
  • Video Configuration: Type of Recording, Bit Rate, Resolution and Frame Rate
  • 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
    • Flicker Reduction
  • 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
  • <C300> Adjusting the Aperture
    • Manual Aperture
    • Momentary Automatic Aperture - Push Auto Iris
    • Automatic Aperture
    • Exposure Compensation - AE Shift
    • Light Metering Mode
  • White Balance
    • Setting the White Balance
    • Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote
  • Adjusting the Focus
    • Manual Focus
    • <C300> One-Shot AF
    • <C300> Continuous AF
  • 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 Camcorder
    • 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
    • Selecting the Audio Channel
  • Using Metadata
    • Setting a User Memo Created with Canon XF Utility
    • Setting a User Memo Using Wi-Fi Remote
  • Colors 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
    • 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
  • Recording GPS Information (Geotagging)
  • Reviewing a Recording
  • 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
  • Playback
    • Clip Index Screen
    • Playing Back Clips
    • Onscreen Displays
    • Playback Controls
    • Adjusting the Volume
  • 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 and GPS Information
    • 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 Output Configuration by Terminal
  • Connecting to an External Monitor
    • Connection Diagram
    • Using the HD/SD SDI Terminal
    • Using the HDMI OUT Terminal
    • Using the SYNC OUT Terminal
    • SD Output
    • Superimposing Onscreen Displays to Appear on an External Monitor
  • Saving Clips to a Computer
    • Saving MXF Clips
    • Installing Canon XF Utility (Windows)
    • Installing 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