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... and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Apple, App Store, Mac OS, Final Cut Pro are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. and other countries and is used on the camcorder's settings, onscreen displays and in this manual signifies Wi-Fi Protected Setup. •...
... and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Apple, App Store, Mac OS, Final Cut Pro are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. and other countries and is used on the camcorder's settings, onscreen displays and in this manual signifies Wi-Fi Protected Setup. •...
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... MP4 files into reality. 6 HD Recording 1/2.84-in . The supplied software Data Import Utility allows you turn your local Canon Web site. For details, refer to Saving MP4 Clips (A 170). * Refer to Saving Clips to save , manage and play back your MXF clips, while the XF plugins let you need (A 35). Pro-level remote operation The camcorder can deliver a center resolution of 900 TV lines. You can capture video...
... MP4 files into reality. 6 HD Recording 1/2.84-in . The supplied software Data Import Utility allows you turn your local Canon Web site. For details, refer to Saving MP4 Clips (A 170). * Refer to Saving Clips to save , manage and play back your MXF clips, while the XF plugins let you need (A 35). Pro-level remote operation The camcorder can deliver a center resolution of 900 TV lines. You can capture video...
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... freedom to control many aspects of the camcorder's operation. Custom picture settings With custom picture settings (A 132), you can assign often-used menu settings in the same way. 7 Other Functions • Direct setting mode (A 57) Change main camera functions while checking the image on the [Battery/Hour Meter] status screen (A 217). • Multiple audio recording options (A 98) The camcorder offers 2- Pro-level connectivity The camcorder offers two terminals for MP4 clips. terminal offers the best video output for external microphones. • Metadata...
... freedom to control many aspects of the camcorder's operation. Custom picture settings With custom picture settings (A 132), you can assign often-used menu settings in the same way. 7 Other Functions • Direct setting mode (A 57) Change main camera functions while checking the image on the [Battery/Hour Meter] status screen (A 217). • Multiple audio recording options (A 98) The camcorder offers 2- Pro-level connectivity The camcorder offers two terminals for MP4 clips. terminal offers the best video output for external microphones. • Metadata...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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... Saving Camera Settings to an SD Card 143 Loading Camera Settings from an SD Card 143 5. Playback 145 Playback 145 MXF and MP4 Clip Index Screens 145 Playing Back Clips 147 Onscreen Displays 147 Playback Controls 148 Adjusting the Volume 149 English 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...
... Saving Camera Settings to an SD Card 143 Loading Camera Settings from an SD Card 143 5. Playback 145 Playback 145 MXF and MP4 Clip Index Screens 145 Playing Back Clips 147 Onscreen Displays 147 Playback Controls 148 Adjusting the Volume 149 English 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...
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... Remote: Controlling the Camcorder from a Network Device 183 Setting Up Browser Remote 183 Starting Browser Remote 184 Real-Time Proxy Transfer 189 FTP File Transfer 190 Preparations 190 FTP Transfer in Mode 191 FTP Transfer in Mode 199 Mode 199 Photo Playback 201 Displaying the [Photos] Index Screen 201 Viewing Photos 201 Deleting Photos 202 9. Network Functions 173 About the Network Functions 173 Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network 175 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 175 Searching for Access Points 176 Manual Setup...
... Remote: Controlling the Camcorder from a Network Device 183 Setting Up Browser Remote 183 Starting Browser Remote 184 Real-Time Proxy Transfer 189 FTP File Transfer 190 Preparations 190 FTP Transfer in Mode 191 FTP Transfer in Mode 199 Mode 199 Photo Playback 201 Displaying the [Photos] Index Screen 201 Viewing Photos 201 Deleting Photos 202 9. Network Functions 173 About the Network Functions 173 Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network 175 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 175 Searching for Access Points 176 Manual Setup...
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... continuously adjust the brightness and white balance automatically*. You cannot change the camcorder to full auto mode. Even in such case, playback will be set to 59.94P) or for approximately 59 minutes 50 seconds (other frame rates). • A single MP4 recording operation can go on continuously for example, "AA0001"). In full auto mode, the camcorder automatically sets the aperture, gain, shutter speed, and white balance. The last 4 numbers serve...
... continuously adjust the brightness and white balance automatically*. You cannot change the camcorder to full auto mode. Even in such case, playback will be set to 59.94P) or for approximately 59 minutes 50 seconds (other frame rates). • A single MP4 recording operation can go on continuously for example, "AA0001"). In full auto mode, the camcorder automatically sets the aperture, gain, shutter speed, and white balance. The last 4 numbers serve...
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... set to manual, you can select to adjust the shutter as a shutter speed, angle value, clear scan frequency or slow shutter speed according to your shooting needs. 60 Changing the Shutter Speed Mode and Value 1 Set the SHUTTER switch to ON. 2 Open the shutter [Manual] submenu. [~ Camera Setup] > [Shutter] > [Manual] 3 Select the desired mode and then press SET. • If you selected [Speed] (the default value), you can adjust the shutter speed remotely from a connected device using the Browser Remote application. 1 Press the shutter speed mode button on the Browser Remote screen...
... set to manual, you can select to adjust the shutter as a shutter speed, angle value, clear scan frequency or slow shutter speed according to your shooting needs. 60 Changing the Shutter Speed Mode and Value 1 Set the SHUTTER switch to ON. 2 Open the shutter [Manual] submenu. [~ Camera Setup] > [Shutter] > [Manual] 3 Select the desired mode and then press SET. • If you selected [Speed] (the default value), you can adjust the shutter speed remotely from a connected device using the Browser Remote application. 1 Press the shutter speed mode button on the Browser Remote screen...
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... press SET. Remote Operation Using Browser Remote After completing the necessary preparations (A 183), you can adjust the gain value of the GAIN switch will be set to [Off/27 dB]. 1 Open the [AGC Limit] submenu. [~ Camera Setup] > [Gain] > [L], [M] or [H] > [AGC Limit] 2 Select the desired level and then press SET. [~ Camera Setup] [Gain] [L], [M] or [H] [AGC Limit] [Off/27 dB] Manual Gain Using the Joystick 1 Change the gain mode to manual using the direct setting mode...
... press SET. Remote Operation Using Browser Remote After completing the necessary preparations (A 183), you can adjust the gain value of the GAIN switch will be set to [Off/27 dB]. 1 Open the [AGC Limit] submenu. [~ Camera Setup] > [Gain] > [L], [M] or [H] > [AGC Limit] 2 Select the desired level and then press SET. [~ Camera Setup] [Gain] [L], [M] or [H] [AGC Limit] [Off/27 dB] Manual Gain Using the Joystick 1 Change the gain mode to manual using the direct setting mode...
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... moving subjects - Adjusting the Focus Setting the Autofocus Mode You can select how fast the camcorder focuses using the [High] setting. Options [High]: [Medium]: [Normal]: Sets the autofocus mode to Normal AF. This mode is made at a stable speed. [~ Camera Setup] [AF Mode] [Speed] [High] NOTES • When recording in very bright or low-light surroundings. This mode uses both the TTL system and external sensor for all shooting frame rates other...
... moving subjects - Adjusting the Focus Setting the Autofocus Mode You can select how fast the camcorder focuses using the [High] setting. Options [High]: [Medium]: [Normal]: Sets the autofocus mode to Normal AF. This mode is made at a stable speed. [~ Camera Setup] [AF Mode] [Speed] [High] NOTES • When recording in very bright or low-light surroundings. This mode uses both the TTL system and external sensor for all shooting frame rates other...
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... recording. 4 Open the [Special Recording] submenu. [w Other Functions] > [Special Recording] 5 Select [Off] and then press SET. • Frame recording mode ends and all of the recorded frames are joined together into one special recording mode at the top of the screen (with [FRM] flashing). [Off] 3 Press the START/STOP button to begin recording. • The camcorder automatically records the set number of frames recorded cannot be changed or turned off. Sound is input from the TIME CODE...
... recording. 4 Open the [Special Recording] submenu. [w Other Functions] > [Special Recording] 5 Select [Off] and then press SET. • Frame recording mode ends and all of the recorded frames are joined together into one special recording mode at the top of the screen (with [FRM] flashing). [Off] 3 Press the START/STOP button to begin recording. • The camcorder automatically records the set number of frames recorded cannot be changed or turned off. Sound is input from the TIME CODE...
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... time code's running mode is set to [Free Run] or the time code is input from an external source, the running mode will return to its previous setting. • During special recording mode, the time code signal will require an overall recording session of about 30 hours. • During this is set to stop recording. • Slow & fast motion mode will stop automatically when the clip's playback time reaches approximately 12 hours. Shooting frame rate [w Other Functions...
... time code's running mode is set to [Free Run] or the time code is input from an external source, the running mode will return to its previous setting. • During special recording mode, the time code signal will require an overall recording session of about 30 hours. • During this is set to stop recording. • Slow & fast motion mode will stop automatically when the clip's playback time reaches approximately 12 hours. Shooting frame rate [w Other Functions...
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... the custom picture settings of the screen. NOTES • About changing custom picture related settings using the remote controller. - button to open file slot in the camcorder are compatible only with a very wide dynamic range and an appropriate color matrix. After changing individual settings to your recordings or to record without custom picture settings). Custom picture files created with [C1] to [C9]; When the remote controller is connected to the camcorder, custom picture files on the SD card ([SD1] to...
... the custom picture settings of the screen. NOTES • About changing custom picture related settings using the remote controller. - button to open file slot in the camcorder are compatible only with a very wide dynamic range and an appropriate color matrix. After changing individual settings to your recordings or to record without custom picture settings). Custom picture files created with [C1] to [C9]; When the remote controller is connected to the camcorder, custom picture files on the SD card ([SD1] to...
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... serve as a Wi-Fi access point. The camcorder can enter all the necessary settings manually. WPS (PIN code): Even if your data to hold the WPS button on the wireless router. For setup using a PIN code instead. You can expose your wireless router does not have the camcorder search for Access Points: If your wireless router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), setup will need to use .
... serve as a Wi-Fi access point. The camcorder can enter all the necessary settings manually. WPS (PIN code): Even if your data to hold the WPS button on the wireless router. For setup using a PIN code instead. You can expose your wireless router does not have the camcorder search for Access Points: If your wireless router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), setup will need to use .
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... Control] and [Metadata Input]. [Camera Control User] Can access only the [Advanced Control] screen. You can check these settings on the Browser Remote screen, making it if necessary. Browser Remote lets you prefer. You can also create, edit and transfer a metadata profile** and check the recording media, remaining recording time, time code, etc. * For details about compatible devices, operating systems, Web browsers, etc., please visit your local Canon Web site. **MXF clips only. Browser Remote: Controlling the Camcorder...
... Control] and [Metadata Input]. [Camera Control User] Can access only the [Advanced Control] screen. You can check these settings on the Browser Remote screen, making it if necessary. Browser Remote lets you prefer. You can also create, edit and transfer a metadata profile** and check the recording media, remaining recording time, time code, etc. * For details about compatible devices, operating systems, Web browsers, etc., please visit your local Canon Web site. **MXF clips only. Browser Remote: Controlling the Camcorder...
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... can be transferred is smaller) than that of recorded clips. * Only 2 channels. When recording MXF clips with 4 audio channels, you can select which two channels to use IP streaming for live video and audio* over IP to a compatible IP video decoder** connected to be a dedicated video transfer device or decoder software on a computer. Camcorder Settings 1 Open the [Bit Rate/Resolution] submenu. [w Other Functions] > [Network Settings] > [IP Streaming Settings] > [Bit Rate...
... can be transferred is smaller) than that of recorded clips. * Only 2 channels. When recording MXF clips with 4 audio channels, you can select which two channels to use IP streaming for live video and audio* over IP to a compatible IP video decoder** connected to be a dedicated video transfer device or decoder software on a computer. Camcorder Settings 1 Open the [Bit Rate/Resolution] submenu. [w Other Functions] > [Network Settings] > [IP Streaming Settings] > [Bit Rate...
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Operating modes: 197 1 Open the [MP4] or [Photos] index screen (A 145). 2 Connect the camcorder to the desired network (A 181). • Select a Camera Access Point connection or a wired network connection. 3 If necessary, you can change the index screen displayed, touch/click the button on the device, OS, browser and video quality, you can specify it . 4 Open the [Playback via Browser] submenu and then press SET to Camcorder Settings (A 183). Touch/click ¸ to show...
Operating modes: 197 1 Open the [MP4] or [Photos] index screen (A 145). 2 Connect the camcorder to the desired network (A 181). • Select a Camera Access Point connection or a wired network connection. 3 If necessary, you can change the index screen displayed, touch/click the button on the device, OS, browser and video quality, you can specify it . 4 Open the [Playback via Browser] submenu and then press SET to Camcorder Settings (A 183). Touch/click ¸ to show...
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... to check the camcorder's various recording- You can press the MENU button. Displaying the Status Screens English Displaying the Status Screens You can use the status screens to exit the status screens. • Alternatively, you can also output the status screens on an external monitor. and playback-related settings. Doing so will exit the status screen and open the menu. , Status screen Description [Camera 1/2], [Camera 2/2] Displays settings related to main recording functions, like gain, focus Ü and zoom. [Assignable Buttons 1/2], [Assignable Buttons...
... to check the camcorder's various recording- You can press the MENU button. Displaying the Status Screens English Displaying the Status Screens You can use the status screens to exit the status screens. • Alternatively, you can also output the status screens on an external monitor. and playback-related settings. Doing so will exit the status screen and open the menu. , Status screen Description [Camera 1/2], [Camera 2/2] Displays settings related to main recording functions, like gain, focus Ü and zoom. [Assignable Buttons 1/2], [Assignable Buttons...
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... the camcorder's settings, all network settings are other devices in the network-related settings are using the remote controller. Make sure that contains MP4 clips and photos is correctly inserted into the Web browser's address bar is not set to use network devices compatible with External Devices Video noise appears on the camcorder's screen. - A custom picture file saved in red and then turns off the camcorder. The wireless signal is connected correctly. - Set up the Camera Access Point settings...
... the camcorder's settings, all network settings are other devices in the network-related settings are using the remote controller. Make sure that contains MP4 clips and photos is correctly inserted into the Web browser's address bar is not set to use network devices compatible with External Devices Video noise appears on the camcorder's screen. - A custom picture file saved in red and then turns off the camcorder. The wireless signal is connected correctly. - Set up the Camera Access Point settings...
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... transfer error. File transfer was opened while the recording media was lost. Turn then camcorder and the FTP server off and the on the access point or connected device. You attempted to connect to [WEP]. Check that the network settings are multiple access points sending out a WPS signal at the same time. Memory card cover was not completed. - There are correctly configured (A 219). Try the operation again later or perform setup using...
... transfer error. File transfer was opened while the recording media was lost. Turn then camcorder and the FTP server off and the on the access point or connected device. You attempted to connect to [WEP]. Check that the network settings are multiple access points sending out a WPS signal at the same time. Memory card cover was not completed. - There are correctly configured (A 219). Try the operation again later or perform setup using...