PUB. DIE-0371-001 Y P O C HD Camcorder Instruction Manual PAL Important Usage Instructions WARNING: 2 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. Y P CAUTION: DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE. O To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this product to dripping or splashing. C For Users in the UK When replacing the fuse only a correctly rated approved type should be used and be sure to re-fit the fuse cover. The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to disconnect the plug in case of an accident. CAUTION: • Danger of explosion if the wrong type of batteries are attached. Use only the same type of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to excessive heat such as the inside of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc. While using the compact power adapter, do not wrap it or cover it with a piece of cloth, and do not place it in confined narrow spaces. Heat may build up, the plastic case may deform and it could result in electric shock or fire. CA-930 identification plate is located on the bottom. Only for European Union and EEA (Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU), the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC) and/or national legislation implementing those Directives. 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Highlights of the XF105/XF100 The Canon XF105/XF100 HD Camcorder has been designed with quality and functionality at the forefront while maintaining a compact size. The following are just some of the many features that will help turn your creative vision into reality. 4 HD Recording Recording media The camcorder records video and audio to CMOS system and DIGIC DV III image processor CompactFlash (CF) cards. You can even make The camcorder is equipped with a 1/3-type CMOS lengthy recordings without worry because the sensor that captures video at an effective pixel count camcorder features two CF card slots. When one of approximately 2.07 megapixels (1920x1080). CF card becomes full, the recording will Images are then processed by the state-of-the-art automatically continue on the other one without DIGIC DV III image processor. interruption when you use relay recording (038). Superb HD video Canon XF Utility software The camcorder uses the MPEG-2 Long GOP codec. Managing your recordings is as simple as using the When you record using the 50 Mbps bit rate (with Canon XF Utility software. You can transfer your 4:2:2 color sampling), the quality of your recordings recordings to your computer, where you can view will rival that of broadcast video. Your recordings are Y and manage them. Using the associated plugins, saved as Material eXchange Format (MXF) files, you can then use the recordings with major NLE which are compatible with major non-linear editing P software*. (NLE) software. * Refer to Saving Clips to a Computer (0128) for details O You can configure the video recording signal to suit on compatible software. your needs. By combining the bit rate/resolution C setting with the frame rate setting, you can produce Versatile Artistic Expression video from 1440x1080/25P at 25 Mbps to 1280x720/50P at 35 Mbps to 1920x1080/50i at 50 Special recording modes Mbps. You can select from a total of 11 different The special recording modes (085) give you more combinations! creative control over your recordings. You can create a slow motion or fast motion effect in your recordings, record a certain number of frames at a Operability set interval (ideal for subjects with little movement) or record a certain number of frames every time you Easy-to-use controls in a compact body press a button (ideal for stop motion animation). This camcorder has a variety of external controls at your fingertips, such as the manual ring, which Custom picture settings allows you to adjust the focus, zoom or aperture With custom picture settings (096), you can enjoy simply by moving a switch and turning the ring. All of unparalleled image control to deliver the “look” you this is in a body that is so compact that you can want by adjusting parameters, such as gamma and carry and use the camcorder for long periods of time sharpness. The custom picture settings can be without experiencing fatigue. recorded onto an SD card, which allows multiple XF105/XF100 camcorders to use the same settings, Face detection or embedded in the recording itself. When a subject’s face is detected, the camcorder can track and focus on it. Furthermore, you can Infrared recording have the camcorder in manual focus but switch to Record in darkness using infrared recording autofocus only when a face is detected (050), (090). With the built-in infrared light, you can ensuring that important subjects are in focus. record nocturnal animals in their natural environment or other such scenes. Advanced Professional Features Other Functions Pro-level connectivity (b only) Audio An industry-standard HD/SD SDI terminal (0124) Sound is recorded as 2-channel linear PCM audio for uncompressed HD signal output, embedded (16-bit/48 kHz). You can use the built-in audio and SMPTE time code (LTC) give the microphone, MIC audio input terminal or the two camcorder the functionality of professional XLR audio input terminals (with phantom power broadcast cameras. Genlock synchronization supply) when recording. (072) and time code synchronization (072) 5 Video scopes allow the camcorder to be part of any multi-camera Check the brightness of the image using the shooting setup. waveform monitor (081) or the focus using the edge monitor (082). Added and improved functionality Customization Other functions include improved image stabilization The camcorder features several customization (052), the option to add metadata to recordings options. You can assign often-used functions to (079), and the Intelligent System-compatible assignable buttons (094) so that you can call up battery pack (0167). Also, optical axis shift those functions with the press of a single button. (092) and the focal length guide (093) have Custom functions (0104) and custom onscreen been added to aid in 3D shooting. displays (0105) give you even more freedom to control many aspects of the camcorder’s operation. Save custom picture and menu settings to an SD card so that you can transfer your setting Y preferences to other XF105/XF100 camcorders in order to use them in the same way. P O C Table of Contents 6 1.Introduction 9 3. Recording 39 About this Manual 9 Recording Video 39 Conventions Used in this Manual 9 Preparing to Record 39 Supplied Accessories 11 Recording 39 Names of Parts 12 Onscreen Displays 42 Power Save Mode 44 2.Preparations 21 Video Configuration: Bit Rate, Resolution and Preparing the Power Supply 21 Frame Rate 45 Using a Battery Pack 21 Custom Button and Dial 46 Turning the Camcorder On and Off 24 Adjusting the Focus 47 Date, Time and Language Settings 25 Manual Focus Mode 47 Setting the Date and Time 25 Using the Focus Assistance Functions 48 Y Changing the Time Zone 25 Autofocus Mode 49 Displaying the Date and Time while Recording 26 DP etecting and Focusing On Faces 50 Changing the Language 26 Focus Limit and Macro Shooting 51 Using the Menus 27 O Image Stabilizer 52 Selecting an Option from the Menu 27 Gain 53 Preparing the Camcorder 29 C Automatic Gain Control (AGC) 53 Attaching the Microphone Holder Unit 29 Manual Gain Control 54 Attaching the Lens Hood 29 Shutter Speed 55 Dioptric Adjustment 29 Changing the Shutter Speed Mode 56 Using the LCD Panel 30 Flicker Reduction 56 Using the Viewfinder and LCD Screen Adjusting the Aperture 57 Simultaneously 30 Automatic Aperture Control 57 Adjusting the Viewfinder/LCD Screen 30 Manual Aperture Control 57 Setting the Screen to Black & White 31 Adjusting the AE Level 58 Adjusting the Grip Belt 31 Setting the Light Metering Mode 58 Attaching a Shoulder Strap 31 White Balance 59 Removing and Attaching the Terminal Covers 32 Auto White Balance 59 Using the Wireless Controller 32 Preset White Balance 59 Using a Tripod 33 Setting the Color Temperature 60 Preparing Recording Media 34 Custom White Balance 61 Inserting a CF Card 34 Zooming 62 Checking the Status of the CF Card Slots 35 Using the Manual Ring 62 Removing a CF card 35 Using the Zoom Rockers, Wireless Controller or Inserting and Removing an SD Card 36 Optional Remote Control 62 Initializing the Recording Media 36 Soft Zoom Control 65 Switching Between the CF Card Slots 37 Using Optional Conversion Lenses 66 Selecting the CF Card Recording Method 37 Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns 67 Displaying Onscreen Markers 67 Checking the Available Recording Time 38 Displaying Zebra Patterns 68 Recovering Data on the CF Card 38 7 Setting the Time Code 69 4.Customization 94 Selecting the Running Mode 69 Assignable Buttons 94 Putting the Time Code Display on Hold 70 Changing the Assigned Function 94 Setting the User Bit 71 Using an Assignable Button 95 b Synchronizing with an External Custom Picture Settings 96 Device 72 Selecting Custom Picture Files 96 Connecting an External Device 72 Editing a Custom Picture File’s Settings 97 Using a Reference Video Signal Renaming Custom Picture Files 97 (Genlock Synchronization) 72 Protecting Custom Picture Files 97 Using a Time Code Signal 72 Transferring Custom Picture Files 98 Time Code Signal Output 73 Embedding Custom Picture Settings in a Recording Audio 74 Recording 99 Using the Built-in or External Microphone Y Available Custom Picture Settings 99 Connected to the MIC Terminal 74 CPustomizing Functions and Onscreen Using Line Input or an External Microphone Displays 104 Connected to an XLR Terminal 75 O Customizing Functions 104 Adjusting the Audio Level 77 Customizing Onscreen Displays 105 Monitoring the Audio with Headphones 78 C Saving and Loading Camera Settings 106 Using Metadata 79 Saving Camera Settings to an SD Card 106 Setting a User Memo 79 Loading Camera Settings from an SD Card 106 Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal 80 Recording Color Bars 80 5.Playback 107 Recording an Audio Reference Signal 80 Playback 107 Video Scopes 81 Clip Index Screen 107 Displaying a Video Scope 81 Playing Back Clips 109 Configuring the Waveform Monitor 81 Onscreen Displays 110 Configuring the Edge Monitor 82 Playback Controls 111 Adding Shot Marks while Recording 83 Adjusting the Volume 111 Reviewing a Recording 84 Adding Shot Marks during Playback 112 Special Recording Modes 85 Interval Recording Mode 85 Frame Recording Mode 86 Slow & Fast Motion Mode 87 Pre-recording Mode 88 Infrared Recording 90 Activating Infrared Mode 90 Using the Infrared Light 90 Optical Axis Shift 92 Using the Focal Length Guide 93 8 Clip Operations 113 7. Photos 132 Using the Clip Menu 114 Taking Photos 132 Displaying Clip Information 114 Taking Photos in CAMERA Mode 132 Adding e Marks or Z Marks 115 Capturing Photos in MEDIA Mode 132 Deleting e Marks or Z Marks 115 Photo Playback 134 Copying Clips 116 Displaying the [Photos] Index Screen 134 Deleting Clips 117 Viewing Photos 134 Deleting the User Memo 117 Photo Operations 135 Copying a Custom Picture File Embedded in a Using the Photo Menu 135 Clip 118 Deleting Photos 135 Displaying an Index Screen of Shot Marks 118 Protecting Photos 136 Displaying a Frame Index Screen of a Single Copying Custom Picture Files 137 Y Clip 119 Photo Numbering 138 Adding or Deleting Shot Marks from an Index P Screen 119 8. Additional Information 139 Changing a Clip’s Thumbnail 120 O Menu Options 139 Displaying the Status Screens 150 6.External Connections 121 C Troubleshooting 156 Video Output Configuration 121 List of Messages 159 Video Output Configuration by Terminal 121 Handling Precautions 162 SD Output 122 Maintenance/Others 165 Connecting to an External Monitor 123 Optional Accessories 166 Connection Diagram 123 Specifications 170 b Using the HD/SD SDI Terminal 124 Using the HDMI OUT Terminal 124 Index 174 Using the HD/SD COMPONENT OUT Terminal 124 Using the AV Terminal 125 Superimposing Onscreen Displays to Appear on an External Monitor 125 Audio Output 126 b Embedded Audio 126 Synchronizing the Video with the Audio being Monitored 126 Selecting the Audio Channel 126 Selecting the Output Level of the AV Terminal 127 Saving Clips to a Computer 128 Saving MXF Clips 128 Installing Canon XF Utility (Windows) 128 Installing Canon XF Utility (Mac OS) 129 Viewing the Software Instruction Manuals 131 1 Introduction 9 About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon XF105/XF100. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should the camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (0156). Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • 0: Reference page number. • b: Text that applies only to the model shown in the icon. Y • The following terms are used in this manual. “Screen” refers to the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen. P “CF card” refers to a CompactFlash (CF) card. “SD card” refers to an SD or SDHC memory card.O “Recording media” refers to CF cards and SD cards. • Photographs in the manual are simulatedC pictures taken with a still camera. Some screenshots have been altered to make them easier to read. • Illustrations in the manual show the b. About this Manual Operating modes When a function requires the use of the menu, indicates that a function is available in the the quick reference shows the submenus and, operating mode indicated and indicates that the when applicable, the default setting for the function is not available. For a detailed explanation, menu item. The example illustration indicates 10 refer to Turning the Camcorder On and Off (024). that you can find the function by selecting the [J Other Functions] menu and then the [Rec Review] menu item. Reviewing a Recording Reviewing a Recording When the camcorder is in mode, you can review the last clip that was recorded. [JOther Functions] Operating modes: [Rec Review] Y 1Open the [Rec Review] submenu to set the review length. [Last 4 sec] [JOther Functions] [Rec Review] 2Select the desired option and then press SET. P 3After you finish recording, press the U button. •Tsehlee clatesdt cdliupr athtiaotn w. [aAs reRcEoVrdIEeWd ]i sa ppplaeyaerds baat cthke w toithpOo ouft tahued sioc rfeoern t.he •Press the CANCEL button to stop reviewing the clip and change the camcorder back to record pause mode. •After the clip finishes playing backC, the camcorder returns to record pause mode. Options [Entire Clip]: Allows you to review the entire clip. [Last 4 sec]: Allows you to review just the last 4 seconds of the clip. NOTES •When you are using a special recording mode (088), you cannot review a clip. •If the camcorder switched CF cards during a recording, the camcorder will play back the clip on the CF card most recently recorded on. When a procedure requires selecting an option, The arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections. For the available options are listed within or after the a detailed explanation on how to use the menus, procedure. Brackets [ ] are used to refer to menu refer to Using the Menus (027). For a concise options as they are displayed on screen. summary of all available menu options and settings, refer to the appendix Menu Options (0139).