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... in a residential installation. Canon U.S.A., Inc. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. For Canada only: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING. HD Camcorder, XF105 A / XF100 A Systems. This device ... outlet on the rights of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to excessive heat such as the disconnect device. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Operation is required to stop operation of the FCC Rules. Note: This equipment has been tested...
... in a residential installation. Canon U.S.A., Inc. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. For Canada only: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING. HD Camcorder, XF105 A / XF100 A Systems. This device ... outlet on the rights of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to excessive heat such as the disconnect device. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Operation is required to stop operation of the FCC Rules. Note: This equipment has been tested...
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... has been dropped This Class B digital apparatus complies with one wider than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that may be of sufficient magnitude to the Canon HD Camcorder XF105 A / XF100 A and all instructions. 5. Only use this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for replacement of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Servicing is...
... has been dropped This Class B digital apparatus complies with one wider than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that may be of sufficient magnitude to the Canon HD Camcorder XF105 A / XF100 A and all instructions. 5. Only use this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for replacement of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Servicing is...
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... Expression Special recording modes The special recording modes (0 88) give you can transfer your recordings to -use the camcorder for long periods of time without experiencing fatigue. Highlights of the XF105/XF100 The Canon XF105/XF100 HD Camcorder has been designed with major non-linear editing (NLE) software. Your recordings are saved as using the supplied...
... Expression Special recording modes The special recording modes (0 88) give you can transfer your recordings to -use the camcorder for long periods of time without experiencing fatigue. Highlights of the XF105/XF100 The Canon XF105/XF100 HD Camcorder has been designed with major non-linear editing (NLE) software. Your recordings are saved as using the supplied...
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...cameras. Save custom picture and menu settings to an SD card so that you can transfer your setting preferences to other XF105/XF100 camcorders in order to use the built-in microphone, MIC audio input terminal or the two XLR audio input terminals (with the ...). Advanced Professional Features Pro-level connectivity (b only) An industry-standard HD/SD SDI terminal (0 127) for uncompressed HD signal output, embedded audio and SMPTE time code (LTC) give you even more freedom to control many aspects of the camcorder's operation. Genlock synchronization (0 74) and time 6 code synchronization ...
...cameras. Save custom picture and menu settings to an SD card so that you can transfer your setting preferences to other XF105/XF100 camcorders in order to use the built-in microphone, MIC audio input terminal or the two XLR audio input terminals (with the ...). Advanced Professional Features Pro-level connectivity (b only) An industry-standard HD/SD SDI terminal (0 127) for uncompressed HD signal output, embedded audio and SMPTE time code (LTC) give you even more freedom to control many aspects of the camcorder's operation. Genlock synchronization (0 74) and time 6 code synchronization ...
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...the terminal cover. 2 Grasp the strip connecting the terminal cover to access them. • HD/SD SDI and GENLOCK/TC terminals* • W (headphone), AV and DC IN terminals • REMOTE terminal • HD/SD COMPONENT OUT, USB and HDMI OUT terminals * b only. Using the Wireless Controller ... [On] NOTES • You can also activate the wireless controller by setting an assignable button to attach the terminal cover. Preparing the Camcorder 33 Attaching the Terminal Covers Insert the connecting strip into the wireless controller before use a pair of the arrow (ቢ) and pull out...
...the terminal cover. 2 Grasp the strip connecting the terminal cover to access them. • HD/SD SDI and GENLOCK/TC terminals* • W (headphone), AV and DC IN terminals • REMOTE terminal • HD/SD COMPONENT OUT, USB and HDMI OUT terminals * b only. Using the Wireless Controller ... [On] NOTES • You can also activate the wireless controller by setting an assignable button to attach the terminal cover. Preparing the Camcorder 33 Attaching the Terminal Covers Insert the connecting strip into the wireless controller before use a pair of the arrow (ቢ) and pull out...
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... button to delete the last clip recorded. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. • Be sure to R in permanent data loss. - Set the lock lever to save your local Canon Web site. • The area around the tripod base may result in cases such as when you... start or stop recording. For more details, visit your recordings regularly (0 131), especially after using the HD/SD SDI terminal, if you do not want a recording...
... button to delete the last clip recorded. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. • Be sure to R in permanent data loss. - Set the lock lever to save your local Canon Web site. • The area around the tripod base may result in cases such as when you... start or stop recording. For more details, visit your recordings regularly (0 131), especially after using the HD/SD SDI terminal, if you do not want a recording...
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Available options for [Safety Zone Area] are overexposed. When you display both simultaneously. Displaying Zebra Patterns This camcorder has a zebra pattern feature that shows black and white diagonal stripes over a specified level. Zebra 1 lets you identify areas that are over ... terminal is set to output a standard definition signal, the output will switch to a high definition signal while the zebra pattern is displayed if you set [HD Output] to [On]. • Zebra patterns will not affect your shot within a certain range (±5 of a specified level) while zebra 2 lets ...
Available options for [Safety Zone Area] are overexposed. When you display both simultaneously. Displaying Zebra Patterns This camcorder has a zebra pattern feature that shows black and white diagonal stripes over a specified level. Zebra 1 lets you identify areas that are over ... terminal is set to output a standard definition signal, the output will switch to a high definition signal while the zebra pattern is displayed if you set [HD Output] to [On]. • Zebra patterns will not affect your shot within a certain range (±5 of a specified level) while zebra 2 lets ...
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... code to an external time code generator, refer to [Free Run], the time code will have the camcorder output the time code signal from the HDMI OUT terminal, HD/SD COMPONENT OUT terminal or AV terminal. with [Free Run], the time code runs regardless of the time code. [L TC/UB ... your recordings. Options [Preset]: After you do not need to minutes. Operating modes: Selecting the Running Mode You can select the running mode of the camcorder's time code. 1 Open the time code [Mode] submenu. [L TC/UB Setup] [Time Code] [Mode] 2 Select the desired option and then press SET. ...
... code to an external time code generator, refer to [Free Run], the time code will have the camcorder output the time code signal from the HDMI OUT terminal, HD/SD COMPONENT OUT terminal or AV terminal. with [Free Run], the time code runs regardless of the time code. [L TC/UB ... your recordings. Options [Preset]: After you do not need to minutes. Operating modes: Selecting the Running Mode You can select the running mode of the camcorder's time code. 1 Open the time code [Mode] submenu. [L TC/UB Setup] [Time Code] [Mode] 2 Select the desired option and then press SET. ...
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... recording starts. • As long as the built-in the time code signal output from the HD/ SD SDI terminal or GENLOCK/TC terminal runs from 0 to 23. However, this is less accurate than when the camcorder is on. • If you set to [24P], the frames value in rechargeable lithium battery...
... recording starts. • As long as the built-in the time code signal output from the HD/ SD SDI terminal or GENLOCK/TC terminal runs from 0 to 23. However, this is less accurate than when the camcorder is on. • If you set to [24P], the frames value in rechargeable lithium battery...
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... Adjust.] [J Other Functions] [Genlock/TC Term.] [Gen/TC In] Connecting an External Device When synchronizing the camcorder to input. When using an external time code signal, you must set the running mode of approximately ±0.4 H (HD equivalent). Operating modes: 1 Open the [Genlock/TC Term.] submenu. [J Other Functions] [Genlock/TC Term.] 2 Select [Gen...
... Adjust.] [J Other Functions] [Genlock/TC Term.] [Gen/TC In] Connecting an External Device When synchronizing the camcorder to input. When using an external time code signal, you must set the running mode of approximately ±0.4 H (HD equivalent). Operating modes: 1 Open the [Genlock/TC Term.] submenu. [J Other Functions] [Genlock/TC Term.] 2 Select [Gen...
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...to be maintained even if you disconnect the cable from the GENLOCK/TC terminal. However, Genlock synchronization is not possible when the camcorder's video configuration is 1080i and the input signal is 720P. • If the external Genlock signal is incorrect or there is...seconds. • Genlock synchronization is possible even when a standard definition Genlock signal is received, the camcorder's own time code will also be output from the HD/ SD SDI terminal. Turning the camcorder off/on - Changing the video configuration mode - Before connecting the device, set in the [L TC...
...to be maintained even if you disconnect the cable from the GENLOCK/TC terminal. However, Genlock synchronization is not possible when the camcorder's video configuration is 1080i and the input signal is 720P. • If the external Genlock signal is incorrect or there is...seconds. • Genlock synchronization is possible even when a standard definition Genlock signal is received, the camcorder's own time code will also be output from the HD/ SD SDI terminal. Turning the camcorder off/on - Changing the video configuration mode - Before connecting the device, set in the [L TC...
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... with an External Device NOTES • The user bit of a clip in mode. In other words, when a recording in 24P mode is output from the HD/SD SDI terminal, the signal is recording in this conversion (2:3 pulldown data) to convert the signal to 1080/24P specifications. When the [J Other Functions] [Frame... the 2:3 pulldown method. An external device can receive the data used in mode or during playback of the time code signal is output while the camcorder is converted to [Pulldown], the user bit will be 2:3 pulldown data.
... with an External Device NOTES • The user bit of a clip in mode. In other words, when a recording in 24P mode is output from the HD/SD SDI terminal, the signal is recording in this conversion (2:3 pulldown data) to convert the signal to 1080/24P specifications. When the [J Other Functions] [Frame... the 2:3 pulldown method. An external device can receive the data used in mode or during playback of the time code signal is output while the camcorder is converted to [Pulldown], the user bit will be 2:3 pulldown data.
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...8226; The selected color bars appear on the screen and will be recorded when you press the START/STOP button. • Turning the camcorder off or changing the operating mode to mode will deactivate the color bars. • Alternatively, you can set an assignable button to [...] [Color Bars] [Enable] [Off] Recording an Audio Reference Signal The camcorder can have the camcorder generate and record color bars and a 1 kHz audio reference signal and output them from the HD/SD SDI terminal (b only), HDMI OUT terminal, HD/SD COMPONENT OUT terminal1, AV terminal and W (headphone) terminal2. 83 1...
...8226; The selected color bars appear on the screen and will be recorded when you press the START/STOP button. • Turning the camcorder off or changing the operating mode to mode will deactivate the color bars. • Alternatively, you can set an assignable button to [...] [Color Bars] [Enable] [Off] Recording an Audio Reference Signal The camcorder can have the camcorder generate and record color bars and a 1 kHz audio reference signal and output them from the HD/SD SDI terminal (b only), HDMI OUT terminal, HD/SD COMPONENT OUT terminal1, AV terminal and W (headphone) terminal2. 83 1...
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... recording mode is changed or turned off. Frame Recording Mode Set the number of the screen. We recommend using the wireless controller or stabilizing the camcorder, for example, on a tripod. Sound is set number of frames. • The tally lamps illuminate. • [FRM STBY] changes to its previous...FRM] flashing). [Off] 3 Press the START/STOP button to begin recording. • The camcorder automatically records the set to [Free Run] or the time code is input from the GENLOCK/TC terminal or HD/SD SDI terminal. It will be deactivated also if you finish recording. 4 Open the [...
... recording mode is changed or turned off. Frame Recording Mode Set the number of the screen. We recommend using the wireless controller or stabilizing the camcorder, for example, on a tripod. Sound is set number of frames. • The tally lamps illuminate. • [FRM STBY] changes to its previous...FRM] flashing). [Off] 3 Press the START/STOP button to begin recording. • The camcorder automatically records the set to [Free Run] or the time code is input from the GENLOCK/TC terminal or HD/SD SDI terminal. It will be deactivated also if you finish recording. 4 Open the [...
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... effect during special recording mode. When special recording mode is deactivated, the running mode will switch to a progressive frame rate (0 46), the camcorder can use only one special recording mode at a time. 90 • While recording, you change the number of frames. • Some ... fast motion effect. Conversely, a lower frame rate will be deactivated if the special recording mode is different from the GENLOCK/TC terminal or HD/SD SDI terminal. Shooting frame rate [J Other Functions] [Special Rec] [Off] Playback frame rate Special Recording Modes NOTES • You ...
... effect during special recording mode. When special recording mode is deactivated, the running mode will switch to a progressive frame rate (0 46), the camcorder can use only one special recording mode at a time. 90 • While recording, you change the number of frames. • Some ... fast motion effect. Conversely, a lower frame rate will be deactivated if the special recording mode is different from the GENLOCK/TC terminal or HD/SD SDI terminal. Shooting frame rate [J Other Functions] [Special Rec] [Off] Playback frame rate Special Recording Modes NOTES • You ...
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...), the running mode of the time code (0 70) is set to [Free Run] or the time code is input from the GENLOCK/TC terminal or HD/SD SDI terminal. • When the bit rate is not available. In addition, slow & fast motion mode cannot be deactivated also if you change the...; The tally lamps illuminate. • [PRE REC STBY] changes to [N PRE REC] while recording. 4 Press the START/STOP button again to stop recording. • The camcorder records the clip, including approximately 3 seconds of video and audio recorded before the START/STOP button was pressed. • The tally lamps go out and...
...), the running mode of the time code (0 70) is set to [Free Run] or the time code is input from the GENLOCK/TC terminal or HD/SD SDI terminal. • When the bit rate is not available. In addition, slow & fast motion mode cannot be deactivated also if you change the...; The tally lamps illuminate. • [PRE REC STBY] changes to [N PRE REC] while recording. 4 Press the START/STOP button again to stop recording. • The camcorder records the clip, including approximately 3 seconds of video and audio recorded before the START/STOP button was pressed. • The tally lamps go out and...
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... in Infrared mode. N [Audio Output CH] Switches the audio output channel. N [Face AF] Toggles the autofocusing between white and green when the camcorder is set N to the clip. N [Shot Mark 1] Adds an c mark to [TL-H58] or [Off]. N [Time Code Hold]* ... main subject when using the PHOTO button on subjects' faces. N [Spotlight] Turns the spotlight light metering option on an external monitor (for both SD and HD output). N [WD-H58W] Sets the [l Camera Setup] [Conversion Lens] setting to focus on the wireless controller. 0 - 53 - 53 - 52 - 51...
... in Infrared mode. N [Audio Output CH] Switches the audio output channel. N [Face AF] Toggles the autofocusing between white and green when the camcorder is set N to the clip. N [Shot Mark 1] Adds an c mark to [TL-H58] or [Off]. N [Time Code Hold]* ... main subject when using the PHOTO button on subjects' faces. N [Spotlight] Turns the spotlight light metering option on an external monitor (for both SD and HD output). N [WD-H58W] Sets the [l Camera Setup] [Conversion Lens] setting to focus on the wireless controller. 0 - 53 - 53 - 52 - 51...
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... capability of the external monitor (for the video output configuration from the AV terminal will always be in HD, regard- If necessary, you can superimpose the onscreen displays on the video displayed on the capability of the...HD/SD SDI terminal will be the same as that from the HDMI OUT terminal is SD (480/60P), the output of their setting. 3 Video output will also be in 480/ 60i standard. NOTES • b When the camcorder... is connected via HDMI OUT terminal to HD or SD, depending on the external monitor (0 128).
... capability of the external monitor (for the video output configuration from the AV terminal will always be in HD, regard- If necessary, you can superimpose the onscreen displays on the video displayed on the capability of the...HD/SD SDI terminal will be the same as that from the HDMI OUT terminal is SD (480/60P), the output of their setting. 3 Video output will also be in 480/ 60i standard. NOTES • b When the camcorder... is connected via HDMI OUT terminal to HD or SD, depending on the external monitor (0 128).
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... an external monitor for recording or playback, use on camcorder that you wish to the monitor using the compact power adapter. Operating modes: Connection Diagram When you connect the camcorder to an external monitor using the HD/SD COMPONENT OUT terminal, audio is output by connecting ...the optional STV-250N Stereo Video Cable to use the terminal on the monitor. The camcorder can output video from a household power outlet...
... an external monitor for recording or playback, use on camcorder that you wish to the monitor using the compact power adapter. Operating modes: Connection Diagram When you connect the camcorder to an external monitor using the HD/SD COMPONENT OUT terminal, audio is output by connecting ...the optional STV-250N Stereo Video Cable to use the terminal on the monitor. The camcorder can output video from a household power outlet...
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...; If necessary, you can superimpose the onscreen displays on the video displayed on the capability of the external monitor. The output signal will conserve the camcorder's power. 1 Open the [SDI Output] submenu. [N Video Setup] [SDI Output] [N Video Setup] [SDI Output] [Off] 2 Select the desired ...(0 128). Turning the output off will automatically switch to be made . NOTES • Correct operation cannot be guaranteed when connecting the camcorder to HD or SD. If necessary, perform the following procedure to change the output to DVI monitors. • Video may not be made ....
...; If necessary, you can superimpose the onscreen displays on the video displayed on the capability of the external monitor. The output signal will conserve the camcorder's power. 1 Open the [SDI Output] submenu. [N Video Setup] [SDI Output] [N Video Setup] [SDI Output] [Off] 2 Select the desired ...(0 128). Turning the output off will automatically switch to be made . NOTES • Correct operation cannot be guaranteed when connecting the camcorder to HD or SD. If necessary, perform the following procedure to change the output to DVI monitors. • Video may not be made ....