Instruction ManualTable of ContentsIntroduction11About this Manual11Conventions Used in this Manual11Supplied Accessories13Names of Parts14Preparations23Preparing the Power Supply23Using a Battery Pack23Using a Household Power Outlet26Turning the Camcorder On and Off27Date, Time and Language Settings28Setting the Date and Time28Changing the Time Zone28Displaying the Date and Time while Recording29Changing the Language29Using the Menus30Selecting an Option from the Menu30Preparing the Camcorder32Attaching the Lens Hood32Attaching and Detaching the Eye Cup32Dioptric Adjustment33Attaching the Viewfinder Cap33Using the LCD Panel34Using the Viewfinder and LCD Screen Simultaneously34Adjusting the Viewfinder/LCD Screen35Setting the Screen to Black & White35Adjusting the Grip Belt36Attaching a Shoulder Strap36Removing and Attaching the Terminal Covers37Using the Wireless Controller37Using a Tripod38Preparing Recording Media39Inserting a CF Card39Checking the Status of the CF Card Slots40Removing a CF card40Inserting and Removing an SD Card41Initializing the Recording Media41Switching Between the CF Card Slots42Selecting the CF Card Recording Method43Checking the Available Recording Time44Recovering Data on the CF Card44Recording45Recording Video45Preparing to Record45Recording46Onscreen Displays48Side Panel Displays50Power Save Mode52Video Configuration: Bit Rate, Resolution and Frame Rate53Adjusting the Focus54Full Manual Focus Mode54Manual Focus Mode55Using the Focus Assistance Functions57Autofocus Mode58Push AF59Detecting and Focusing On Faces60Focus Limit and Macro Shooting61Image Stabilizer62Gain63Automatic Gain Control (AGC)63Manual Gain Control64Shutter Speed66Changing the Shutter Speed Mode67Flicker Reduction68Adjusting the Aperture69Automatic Aperture Control69Manual Aperture Control69Temporary Manual Aperture Control Override (PUSH AUTO IRIS)70Adjusting the AE Level71Setting the Light Metering Mode71Using the ND Filter72White Balance73Auto White Balance73Preset White Balance74Setting the Color Temperature75Custom White Balance75Zooming77Selecting the Zoom Controls77Using the Zoom Ring77Using the Zoom Rockers, Wireless Controller or an Optional Remote Controller78Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns82Displaying Onscreen Markers82Displaying Zebra Patterns83Setting the Time Code85Selecting the Running Mode85Selecting Drop or Non-Drop Frame86Putting the Time Code Display on Hold86Setting the User Bit88<XF305> Synchronizing with an External Device89Connecting an External Device89Using a Reference Video Signal (Genlock Synchronization)90Using a Time Code Signal90Time Code Signal Output91Recording Audio92Using the Built-in Microphone92Using an External Microphone or Line Input93Adjusting the Audio Level95Monitoring the Audio with Headphones97Using Metadata98Setting a User Memo98Colors Bars/Audio Reference Signal99Recording Color Bars99Recording an Audio Reference Signal99Video Scopes100Displaying a Video Scope100Configuring the Waveform Monitor100Configuring the Vectorscope101Configuring the Edge Monitor101Adding Shot Marks while Recording103Reviewing a Recording104Special Recording Modes105Interval Recording Mode105Frame Recording Mode107Slow & Fast Motion Mode108Pre-recording Mode110Optical Axis Shift111Using the Focal Length Guide112Using Optional Accessories113Using the GP-E2 GPS Receiver113Using the RC-V100 Remote Controller114Customization117Assignable Buttons117Changing the Assigned Function117Using an Assignable Button118Custom Picture Settings119Selecting Custom Picture Files119Editing a Custom Picture File’s Settings120Renaming Custom Picture Files121Protecting Custom Picture Files121Transferring Custom Picture Files121Embedding Custom Picture Settings in a Recording123Available Custom Picture Settings123Customizing Functions and Onscreen Displays131Customizing Functions131Customizing Onscreen Displays132Saving and Loading Camera Settings133Saving Camera Settings to an SD Card133Loading Camera Settings from an SD Card133Playback135Playback135Clip Index Screen135Playing Back Clips137Onscreen Displays137Playback Controls139Adjusting the Volume140Adding Shot Marks during Playback140Clip Operations141Using the Clip Menu142Displaying Clip Information142Adding OK Marks or Check Marks143Deleting OK Marks or Check Marks144Copying Clips144Deleting Clips146Deleting the User Memo and GPS Information From a Clip146Copying a Custom Picture File Embedded in a Clip147Displaying an Index Screen of Shot Marks147Displaying a Frame Index Screen of a Single Clip148Adding or Deleting Shot Marks from an Index Screen149Changing a Clip’s Thumbnail150External Connections151Video Output Configuration151Video Output Configuration by Terminal151SD Output152Connecting to an External Monitor153Connection Diagram153<XF305> Using the HD/SD SDI Terminal154Using the HDMI OUT Terminal154Using the HD/SD COMPONENT OUT Terminal154Using the AV or VIDEO 2 Terminal155Superimposing Onscreen Displays to Appear on an External Monitor155Audio Output156<XF305> Embedded Audio156Synchronizing the Video with the Audio being Monitored156Selecting the Audio Channel157Selecting the Output Level of the AV Terminal157Saving Clips to a Computer158Installing and Uninstalling Canon XF Utility (Windows)158Installing and Uninstalling Canon XF Utility (Mac OS)161Viewing the Software Instruction Manuals164Photos167Taking Photos167Taking Photos in CAMERA Mode167Capturing Photos in MEDIA Mode167Photo Playback169Displaying the [Photos] Index Screen169Viewing Photos169Photo Operations170Using the Photo Menu170Deleting Photos170Protecting Photos171Copying Custom Picture Files172Photo Numbering173Additional Information175Menu Options175Displaying the Status Screens185Troubleshooting192List of Messages195Handling Precautions199Maintenance/Others202Optional Accessories204Specifications208Index212Size: 10.8 MBPages: 217Language: EnglishOpen manual
ManualTable of ContentsTechnical Information about the XF305 / XF3001This document provides technical information regarding Canon HD Camcorders XF305 / XF300. Please read this information carefully prior to using the camcorder.1System Requirements for Canon XF Utility1Correct operation of the software cannot be guaranteed in all computers, even if they meet the above system requirements.1For Apple Final Cut Pro Users2The following restrictions apply regarding the use of clips recorded with a Canon HD camcorder XF305 / XF300 with Apple Final Cut Pro.2For Avid Media Composer / NewsCutter Users3The following restrictions apply regarding the use of clips recorded with a Canon HD camcorder XF305 / XF300 with Media Composer or NewsCutter.3Size: 161 KBPages: 3Language: EnglishOpen manual
ManualTable of ContentsIntroduction11About this Manual11Conventions Used in this Manual11Supplied Accessories13Names of Parts14Preparations23Preparing the Power Supply23Using a Battery Pack23Using a Power Outlet26Turning the Camcorder On and Off27Date, Time and Language Settings28Setting the Date and Time28Changing the Time Zone28Displaying the Date and Time while Recording29Changing the Language29Using the Menus30Selecting an Option from the Menu30Preparing the Camcorder32Attaching the Lens Hood32Attaching and Detaching the Eye Cup32Dioptric Adjustment33Attaching the Viewfinder Cap33Using the LCD Panel34Using the Viewfinder and LCD Screen Simultaneously34Adjusting the Viewfinder/LCD Screen35Setting the Screen to Black & White35Adjusting the Grip Belt36Attaching a Shoulder Strap36Removing and Attaching the Terminal Covers37Using the Wireless Controller37Using a Tripod38Preparing Recording Media39Inserting a CF Card39Checking the Status of the CF Card Slots40Removing a CF card40Inserting and Removing an SD Card41Initializing the Recording Media42Switching Between the CF Card Slots43Selecting the CF Card Recording Method43Checking the Available Recording Time44Recovering Data on the CF Card44Recording45Recording Video45Preparing to Record45Recording46Onscreen Displays48Side Panel Displays50Power Save Mode52Video Configuration: Bit Rate, Resolution and Frame Rate53Adjusting the Focus54Full Manual Focus Mode54Manual Focus Mode55Using the Focus Assistance Functions57Autofocus Mode58Push AF59Detecting and Focusing On Faces60Focus Limit and Macro Shooting61Image Stabilizer62Gain63Automatic Gain Control (AGC)63Manual Gain Control64Shutter Speed66Changing the Shutter Speed Mode67Flicker Reduction68Adjusting the Aperture69Automatic Aperture Control69Manual Aperture Control69Temporary Manual Aperture Control Override (PUSH AUTO IRIS)70Adjusting the AE Level71Setting the Light Metering Mode71Using the ND Filter72White Balance73Auto White Balance73Preset White Balance74Setting the Color Temperature75Custom White Balance75Zooming77Selecting the Zoom Controls77Using the Zoom Ring77Using the Zoom Rockers, Wireless Controller or an Optional Remote Controller78Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns82Displaying Onscreen Markers82Displaying Zebra Patterns83Setting the Time Code85Selecting the Running Mode85Selecting Drop or Non-Drop Frame86Putting the Time Code Display on Hold86Setting the User Bit88<XF305> Synchronizing with an External Device89Connecting an External Device89Using a Reference Video Signal (Genlock Synchronization)90Using a Time Code Signal90Time Code Signal Output91Recording Audio92Using the Built-in Microphone92Using an External Microphone or Line Input93Adjusting the Audio Level95Monitoring the Audio with Headphones97Using Metadata98Setting a User Memo98Colors Bars/Audio Reference Signal99Recording Color Bars99Recording an Audio Reference Signal99Video Scopes100Displaying a Video Scope100Configuring the Waveform Monitor100Configuring the Vectorscope101Configuring the Edge Monitor101Adding Shot Marks while Recording103Reviewing a Recording104Special Recording Modes105Interval Recording Mode105Frame Recording Mode107Slow & Fast Motion Mode108Pre-recording Mode110Optical Axis Shift111Using the Focal Length Guide112Using Optional Accessories113Using the GP-E2 GPS Receiver113Using the RC-V100 Remote Controller114Customization117Assignable Buttons117Changing the Assigned Function117Using an Assignable Button118Custom Picture Settings119Selecting Custom Picture Files119Editing a Custom Picture File’s Settings120Renaming Custom Picture Files121Protecting Custom Picture Files122Transferring Custom Picture Files122Embedding Custom Picture Settings in a Recording123Available Custom Picture Settings124Customizing Functions and Onscreen Displays131Customizing Functions131Customizing Onscreen Displays132Saving and Loading Camera Settings133Saving Camera Settings to an SD Card133Loading Camera Settings from an SD Card133Playback135Playback135Clip Index Screen135Playing Back Clips137Onscreen Displays137Playback Controls139Adjusting the Volume140Adding Shot Marks during Playback140Clip Operations141Using the Clip Menu142Displaying Clip Information142Adding OK Marks or Check Marks143Deleting OK Marks or Check Marks144Copying Clips144Deleting Clips146Deleting the User Memo and GPS Information From a Clip146Copying a Custom Picture File Embedded in a Clip147Displaying an Index Screen of Shot Marks147Displaying a Frame Index Screen of a Single Clip148Adding or Deleting Shot Marks from an Index Screen149Changing a Clip’s Thumbnail150External Connections151Video Output Configuration151Video Output Configuration by Terminal151SD Output152Connecting to an External Monitor153Connection Diagram153<XF305> Using the HD/SD SDI Terminal154Using the HDMI OUT Terminal154Using the HD/SD COMPONENT OUT Terminal154Using the AV or VIDEO 2 Terminal155Superimposing Onscreen Displays to Appear on an External Monitor155Audio Output156<XF305> Embedded Audio156Synchronizing the Video with the Audio being Monitored156Selecting the Audio Channel157Selecting the Output Level of the AV Terminal157Saving Clips to a Computer158Saving MXF Clips158Installing Canon XF Utility (Windows)158Installing Canon XF Utility (Mac OS)160Viewing the Software Instruction Manuals161Connection Diagram162Photos163Taking Photos163Taking Photos in CAMERA Mode163Capturing Photos in MEDIA Mode164Photo Playback165Displaying the [Photos] Index Screen165Viewing Photos165Photo Operations166Using the Photo Menu166Deleting Photos166Protecting Photos167Copying Custom Picture Files168Photo Numbering169Additional Information171Menu Options171Displaying the Status Screens181Troubleshooting188List of Messages191Handling Precautions195Maintenance/Others198Optional Accessories200Specifications204Index208Size: 12 MBPages: 213Language: EnglishOpen manual
