Document Outline

• Introduction
  • About this Manual
    • Conventions Used in this Manual
  • Supplied Accessories
  • Names of Parts
• 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
  • Preparing the Camcorder
    • Attaching the Lens Hood
    • Attaching and Detaching the Eye Cup
    • Dioptric Adjustment
    • Attaching the Viewfinder Cap
    • Using the LCD Panel
    • Using the Viewfinder and LCD Screen Simultaneously
    • Adjusting the Viewfinder/LCD Screen
    • Setting the Screen to Black & White
    • Adjusting the Grip Belt
    • Attaching a Shoulder Strap
    • Removing and Attaching the Terminal Covers
    • Using the Wireless Controller
    • Using a Tripod
  • 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
    • Recovering Data on the CF Card
• Recording
  • Recording Video
    • Preparing to Record
    • Recording
    • Onscreen Displays
    • Side Panel Displays
    • Power Save Mode
  • Video Configuration: Bit Rate, Resolution and Frame Rate
  • Adjusting the Focus
    • Full Manual Focus Mode
    • Manual Focus Mode
    • Using the Focus Assistance Functions
    • Autofocus Mode
    • Push AF
    • Detecting and Focusing On Faces
    • Focus Limit and Macro Shooting
  • Image Stabilizer
  • Gain
    • Automatic Gain Control (AGC)
    • Manual Gain Control
  • Shutter Speed
    • Changing the Shutter Speed Mode
    • Flicker Reduction
  • Adjusting the Aperture
    • Automatic Aperture Control
    • Manual Aperture Control
    • Temporary Manual Aperture Control Override (PUSH AUTO IRIS)
    • Adjusting the AE Level
    • Setting the Light Metering Mode
  • Using the ND Filter
  • White Balance
    • Auto White Balance
    • Preset White Balance
    • Setting the Color Temperature
    • Custom White Balance
  • Zooming
    • Selecting the Zoom Controls
    • Using the Zoom Ring
    • Using the Zoom Rockers, Wireless Controller or an Optional Remote Controller
  • 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
  • <XF305> Synchronizing with an External Device
    • Connecting an External Device
    • Using a Reference Video Signal (Genlock Synchronization)
    • Using a Time Code Signal
    • Time Code Signal Output
  • Recording Audio
    • Using the Built-in Microphone
    • Using an External Microphone or Line Input
    • Adjusting the Audio Level
    • Monitoring the Audio with Headphones
  • Using Metadata
    • Setting a User Memo
  • 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 Shot Marks while Recording
  • Reviewing a Recording
  • Special Recording Modes
    • Interval Recording Mode
    • Frame Recording Mode
    • Slow & Fast Motion Mode
    • Pre-recording Mode
  • Optical Axis Shift
  • Using the Focal Length Guide
  • Using Optional Accessories
    • Using the GP-E2 GPS Receiver
    • Using the RC-V100 Remote Controller
• 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
• Playback
  • Playback
    • Clip Index Screen
    • Playing Back Clips
    • Onscreen Displays
    • Playback Controls
    • Adjusting the Volume
    • Adding Shot Marks during Playback
  • 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 From a Clip
    • 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 or Deleting Shot Marks from an Index Screen
    • Changing a Clip’s Thumbnail
• External Connections
  • Video Output Configuration
    • Video Output Configuration by Terminal
    • SD Output
  • Connecting to an External Monitor
    • Connection Diagram
    • <XF305> Using the HD/SD SDI Terminal
    • Using the HDMI OUT Terminal
    • Using the HD/SD COMPONENT OUT Terminal
    • Using the AV or VIDEO 2 Terminal
    • Superimposing Onscreen Displays to Appear on an External Monitor
  • Audio Output
    • <XF305> Embedded Audio
    • Synchronizing the Video with the Audio being Monitored
    • Selecting the Audio Channel
    • Selecting the Output Level of the AV Terminal
  • Saving Clips to a Computer
    • Installing and Uninstalling Canon XF Utility (Windows)
    • Installing and Uninstalling Canon XF Utility (Mac OS)
    • Viewing the Software Instruction Manuals
• 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
• Additional Information
  • Menu Options
  • Displaying the Status Screens
  • Troubleshooting
    • List of Messages
  • Handling Precautions
  • Maintenance/Others
  • Optional Accessories
  • Specifications
  • Index