Document Outline

• Introduction
  • About this Manual
    • Conventions Used in this Manual
  • Supplied Accessories
  • Names of Parts
    • Grip Unit
    • Handle Unit
• 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 Handle Unit
    • Using the Viewfinder
    • Using the LCD Panel
    • Adjusting the Viewfinder/LCD Screen
    • Using a Tripod
    • Removing and Attaching the Grip Unit
    • Attaching a Shoulder Strap
    • Removing and Attaching the Terminal Covers
    • The Camcorder’s Cooling System
  • Using an SD Card
    • SD Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder
    • Inserting and Removing an SD Card
    • Checking the Status of the SD Card Slots
    • Initializing an SD Card
    • Switching Between the SD Card Slots
    • Selecting the SD Card Recording Method
    • Checking the Remaining Recording Time on the SD Card
    • Recovering Data on an SD Card
  • Adjusting the Black Balance
• Recording
  • Recording Video
    • Preparing to Record
    • Recording
    • Onscreen Displays
    • Canon Log Gamma and CINEMA Preset
  • Video Configuration: System Frequency, Bit Rate and Frame Rate
  • Changing Main Camera Functions with the Joystick
  • Shutter Speed
    • Changing the Shutter Mode
    • Adjusting the Shutter Value
    • Flicker Reduction
  • ISO Speed/Gain
    • Changing the ISO Speed or Gain Settings
    • Adjusting the ISO/Gain Value
  • ND Filter
  • Adjusting the Aperture
    • Automatic Aperture
    • Manual Aperture Control
    • Momentary Automatic Aperture - Push Auto Iris
    • Exposure Compensation - AE Shift
    • Light Metering Mode
  • White Balance
    • Custom White Balance
    • Preset White Balance Settings
    • Color Temperature Setting
    • Auto White Balance
  • Adjusting the Focus
    • Manual Focus
    • One-Shot AF
    • Continuous AF
    • 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
  • Recording Audio
    • Connecting an External Microphone or External Audio Input Source to the Camcorder
    • Using the Built-in Microphone or an External Microphone Connected to the MIC Terminal
    • Adjusting the Audio Level for the MIC Terminal
    • Using Audio Input from the XLR Terminals
    • Adjusting the Audio Level for the XLR Terminals
    • Monitoring the Audio with Headphones
  • 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 Edge Monitor
  • Reviewing a Recording
  • Pre-recording Mode
  • Continuous Recording
• 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
    • Resetting the current file’s settings to default values
    • Renaming Custom Picture Files
    • Protecting Custom Picture Files
    • Transferring Custom Picture Files
    • Available Custom Picture Settings
    • Simplified Graphical Interface
  • 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
• Playback
  • Playback
    • Clip Index Screen
    • Playing Back Clips
    • Onscreen Displays
    • Playback Controls
    • Adjusting the Volume
  • Clip Operations
    • Using the Clip Menu
    • Copying Clips
    • Deleting Clips and Shots
    • Converting Clips to Standard Definition
    • Deleting SD Movies
• External Connections
  • Video Output Configuration
  • Connecting to an External Monitor
    • Connection Diagram
    • Using the HDMI OUT Terminal
    • Using the AV OUT Terminal
    • SD Output
    • Superimposing Onscreen Displays to Appear on an External Monitor
  • Audio Output
    • Synchronizing the Video with the Audio being Monitored
    • Selecting the Audio Channel
    • Selecting the Output Level of the AV OUT Terminal
  • Saving Clips to a Computer
    • Connection Diagram
• 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
    • Copying Photos
    • Deleting Photos
    • Copying Custom Picture Files
• Additional Information
  • Menu Options
  • Displaying the Status Screens
  • Resetting the File Numbering
  • Troubleshooting
    • List of Messages
  • Handling Precautions
  • Maintenance/Others
  • Optional Accessories
  • Specifications
  • Index