Canon XF305 Manual

External Connections

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Connecting to an External Monitor

NOTES

• We recommend that you power the camcorder from a power outlet 

using the AC adapter.

• When playing back clips recorded with [Hlt.Pri.] (Highlight Priority) 

gamma on an external monitor, increasing the screen's brightness is 
recommended.

b Using the HD/SD SDI Terminal

The digital signal output from the HD/SD SDI terminal includes the video 
signal, audio signal and time code signal. If necessary, perform the 
following procedure to change the output to HD or SD. Turning the output 
off will conserve the camcorder’s power.

1 Open the [SDI Output] submenu.

[N Video Setup] 

 [SDI Output]

2 Select the desired option and then press SET.

• If you selected [HD], no more settings need to be made. If you 

selected [SD], you can select the SD output method (0 152).

NOTES

• If necessary, you can superimpose the onscreen displays on the video 

displayed on the external monitor (0 155).

Using the HDMI OUT Terminal

The HDMI

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 OUT terminal also offers a digital connection and outputs 

both a video and audio signal. The output signal will automatically switch 
to HD or SD depending on the capability of the external monitor.

NOTES

• Correct operation cannot be guaranteed when connecting the 

camcorder to DVI monitors.

• Video may not be output correctly depending on the monitor. In such 

case, use another terminal.

• If necessary, you can superimpose the onscreen displays on the video 

displayed on the external monitor (0 155).

• You can select the SD output method (0 152).

Using the HD/SD COMPONENT OUT Terminal

The HD/SD COMPONENT OUT terminal outputs an analog HD or SD 
video signal. If necessary, perform the following procedure to change the 
output to HD or SD.

1 Open the [Component Output] submenu.

[N Video Setup] 

 [Component Output]

[N Video Setup]

[SDI Output]

[Off]

[N Video Setup]

[Component Output]

[HD]