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Canon XF205 HD Camcorder manual available for free PDF download: Instruction Manual
Canon XF205 Instruction Manual (246 pages)
Brand:
Canon
| Category:
Camcorder
| Size: 21.95 MB
Table of Contents
Important Usage Instructions
2
Important Safety Instructions
4
Table of Contents
8
1 Introduction
11
About this Manual
11
Conventions Used in this Manual
11
Supplied Accessories
13
Names of Parts
14
WL-D6000 Wireless Controller
21
2 Preparations
23
Preparing the Power Supply
23
Using a Battery Pack
23
Using a Household Power Outlet
25
Turning the Camcorder on and off
26
Date, Time and Language Settings
27
Setting the Date and Time
27
Changing the Time Zone
27
Displaying the Date and Time While Recording
28
Changing the Language
28
Using the Menus
29
Selecting an Option from the Menu
29
Using the Customized Submenu (My Menu)
30
Preparing the Camcorder
32
Attaching the Microphone Holder Unit
32
Attaching the Lens Hood
32
Using the Viewfinder
32
Using the OLED Panel
33
Adjusting the Viewfinder/Oled Screen
34
Adjusting the Color Balance of the OLED Screen
34
Setting the Screen to Black & White
35
Adjusting the Grip Unit
35
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
36
Removing and Attaching the Terminal Covers
36
Using a Tripod
37
Preparing Recording Media
38
Inserting a CF Card
39
Checking the Status of the CF Card Slots
39
Removing a CF Card
40
Inserting and Removing an SD Card
40
Initializing the Recording Media
41
Switching between the CF Card Slots
41
Selecting the CF Card Recording Method
42
Checking the Available Recording Time on a Recording Media
43
Recovering Data on a Recording Media
43
Remote Operation of the Camcorder
44
Using the Supplied Wireless Controller
44
Using the Optional RC-V100 Remote Controller
45
3 Recording
47
Recording Video
47
Preparing to Record
47
Recording
48
Remote Operation Using Browser Remote
50
Onscreen Displays
51
Power Save Mode
54
Using the Fan
54
Video Configuration: Movie Format, Bit Rate, Resolution and Frame Rate
55
Changing Main Camera Functions with the Joystick
57
Using the Direct Setting Mode
57
Shutter Speed
58
Automatic Shutter
59
Manual Shutter
60
Flicker Reduction
61
Gain
62
Selecting the Gain Level
62
Automatic Gain Control (AGC)
62
Manual Gain
63
Aperture
65
Automatic Aperture
65
Manual Aperture
66
ND Filter
67
Exposure Compensation - AE Shift
67
Light Metering Mode
68
White Balance
69
Auto White Balance (AWB)
70
Preset White Balance/Color Temperature
71
Custom White Balance
72
Zooming
74
Selecting the Zoom Mode
74
Using the Zoom Ring
75
Using the Zoom Rockers on the Camcorder
75
Remote Operation
78
Soft Zoom Control
79
Using Optional Conversion Lenses
80
Adjusting the Focus
81
Autofocus (AF) Mode
81
Manual Focus (MF)
83
Push AF
85
Detecting and Focusing on Faces
85
Focus Limit and Macro Shooting
86
Image Stabilizer
87
Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns
88
Displaying Onscreen Markers
88
Displaying Zebra Patterns
89
Setting the Time Code
90
Selecting the Running Mode
90
Selecting Drop or Non-Drop Frame
91
Putting the Time Code Display on Hold
91
Setting the User Bit
93
Synchronizing with an External Device
94
Connecting an External Device
94
Reference Video Signal Input (Genlock Synchronization)
94
Time Code Signal Input
95
Reference Video Signal Output
96
Time Code Signal Output
96
Recording Audio
98
Audio Settings and Recorded Audio Channels
98
Selecting the Number of Recorded Audio Channels
100
Connecting an External Microphone or External Audio Input Source to the Camcorder
100
Using the Built-In Microphone or MIC Terminal
101
Using the INPUT 1/INPUT 2 Terminals
103
Adjusting the Audio Level
105
Monitoring the Audio with Headphones
106
Colors Bars/Audio Reference Signal
107
Recording Color Bars
107
Recording an Audio Reference Signal
107
Video Scopes
108
Displaying a Video Scope
108
Configuring the Waveform Monitor
108
Configuring the Vectorscope
109
Configuring the Edge Monitor
109
Adding Marks to MXF Clips While Recording
110
Adding Shot Marks While Recording
110
Adding an $ Mark or % Mark to the Last Clip Recorded
110
Using Metadata
111
Setting a User Memo Created with Canon XF Utility
111
Setting a User Memo Using Browser Remote
112
Recording GPS Information (Geotagging)
114
Reviewing a Recording
116
File Numbering
117
Special Recording Modes
118
Interval Recording Mode
118
Frame Recording Mode
119
Slow & Fast Motion Mode
120
Pre-Recording Mode
121
Simultaneous Recording of MXF and MP4
123
Clips
123
Recording in MP4 Backup Recording Mode
124
Infrared Recording
126
Activating Infrared Mode
126
Using the Infrared Light
126
Using the Focal Length Guide
128
4 Customization
129
Assignable Buttons
129
Changing the Assigned Function
129
Using an Assignable Button
130
Custom Picture Settings
132
Selecting Custom Picture Files
132
Editing a Custom Picture File's Settings
133
Renaming Custom Picture Files
133
Protecting Custom Picture Files
133
Transferring Custom Picture Files
134
Embedding Custom Picture Settings in a Recording
135
Available Custom Picture Settings
135
Customizing Functions and Onscreen Displays
141
Customizing Functions
141
Customizing Onscreen Displays
142
Saving and Loading Camera Settings
143
Saving Camera Settings to an SD Card
143
Loading Camera Settings from an SD Card
143
5 Playback
145
MXF and MP4 Clip Index Screens
145
Playing Back Clips
147
Onscreen Displays
147
Playback Controls
148
Adjusting the Volume
149
Clip Operations
150
Using the Clip Menu
151
Displaying Clip Information
151
Adding $ Marks or % Marks
152
Copying Clips
153
Deleting $ Marks or % Marks
153
Deleting Clips
154
Displaying an Index Screen of Shot Marks
155
Displaying a Frame Index Screen of a Single Clip
156
Adding Shot Marks
157
Deleting Shot Marks
157
Changing a Clip's Thumbnail
158
6 External Connections
159
Video Output Configuration
159
Connecting to an External Monitor
162
Connection Diagram
162
Using the Hdmi out Terminal
164
Using the Av out Terminal
164
Superimposing Onscreen Displays to Appear on an External Monitor
165
Sd Output
165
Audio Output
166
Selecting the Audio Channel
166
Synchronizing the Video with the Audio Being Monitored
167
Saving Clips to a Computer
168
Saving Mxf Clips
168
Saving Mp4 Clips
170
Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer
171
7 Network Functions 173
174
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network
174
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps)
174
Searching for Access Points
175
Manual Setup
177
Camera Access Point
177
Configuring the Ip Address Settings
178
Saving the Configuration
178
Connecting to a Wired (Ethernet) Network
179
Selecting a Network Connection
180
Changing Network Settings
181
Starting Browser Remote
183
Real-Time Proxy Transfer
188
Ftp File Transfer
189
Playback Via Browser
193
8 Photos
195
Taking Photos
195
Photo Playback
197
Displaying the [Photos] Index Screen
197
Viewing Photos
197
Deleting Photos
198
9 Additional Information
199
Menu Options
199
Displaying the Status Screens
209
Troubleshooting
218
Power Source
218
Picture and Sound
219
Connections with External Devices
221
List of Messages
223
Handling Precautions
228
Battery Pack
228
Lithium Button Battery
230
Using the Camcorder Abroad
231
Optional Accessories
232
Specifications
235
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