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PUB. DIM-0972-000B
HD Camcorder
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Instruction Manual
Caméscope HD
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Manuel d'instruction
Videocámara HD
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Manual de Instrucciones
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Important Usage Instructions WARNING! 2 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. For Canada only: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING. WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to
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Important Warning The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to CAUTION the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN within the product’s enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric CAUTION: shock to persons. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR 3 intended to alert the use
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4 Trademark Acknowledgements • SD and SDHC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. • CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. • The Logo is a trademark of CompactFlash Association. • Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS, Final Cut Pro are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. • Avid, Media Composer and NewsCutter are trademarks or regi
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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. 5 Recording media HD Recording 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-in. CMOS lengthy recordings w
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Advanced Professional Features Other Functions Pro-level connectivity (b only) Audio An industry-standard HD/SD SDI terminal (0 127) 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 microphone, audio and SMPTE time code (LTC) give the MIC audio input terminal or the two XLR audio input camcorder the functionality of professional broadcast terminals (with phantom power supply) when cameras. Genlock synchroniz
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Table of Contents 7 1. Introduction 10 3. Recording 40 About this Manual 10 Recording Video 40 Conventions Used in this Manual 10 Preparing to Record 40 Supplied Accessories 12 Recording 40 Names of Parts 13 Onscreen Displays 43 Power Save Mode 45 2. Preparations 22 Video Configuration: Bit Rate, Resolution and Frame Rate 46 Preparing the Power Supply 22 Using a Battery Pack 22 Custom Button and Dial 47 Adjusting the Focus 48 Turning the Camcorder On and Off 25 Manual Focus Mode 48 Date, Time a
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8 Setting the Time Code 70 4. Customization 97 Selecting the Running Mode 70 Assignable Buttons 97 Selecting Drop or Non-Drop Frame 71 Changing the Assigned Function 97 Putting the Time Code Display on Hold 71 Using an Assignable Button 97 Setting the User Bit 73 Custom Picture Settings 99 b Synchronizing with an External Selecting Custom Picture Files 99 Device 74 Editing a Custom Picture File’s Settings 100 Connecting an External Device 74 Renaming Custom Picture Files 100 Using a Reference V
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9 Clip Operations 116 7. Photos 138 Using the Clip Menu 117 Taking Photos 138 Displaying Clip Information 117 Taking Photos in CAMERA Mode 138 Adding e Marks or Z Marks 118 Capturing Photos in MEDIA Mode 138 Deleting e Marks or Z Marks 118 Photo Playback 140 Copying Clips 119 Displaying the [Photos] Index Screen 140 Deleting Clips 120 Viewing Photos 140 Deleting the User Memo 120 Photo Operations 141 Copying a Custom Picture File Embedded in a Using the Photo Menu 141 Clip 121 Deleting Photos 1
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Introduction 1 10 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 (0 162). 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 mo
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About this Manual When a function requires the use of the menu, Operating modes the quick reference shows the submenus and, indicates that a function is available in the when applicable, the default setting for the operating mode indicated and indicates that the menu item. The example illustration indicates function is not available. For a detailed explanation, 11 that you can find the function by selecting the refer to Turning the Camcorder On and Off (0 25). [J Other Functions] menu
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Supplied Accessories Supplied Accessories The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder. 12 CA-930 Compact Power Adapter Microphone holder unit BP-925 Battery Pack DC-930 DC Cable (incl. power cord) (incl. terminal cover) CTC-100/S Component Lens Hood Lens Cap WL-D6000 Wireless Controller Cable (incl. CR2025 Lithium Battery) * SS-1200 Shoulder Strap Canon XF Utilities Disc * The Canon XF Utilities Disc includes software for saving and managing clips on a computer. For details on in
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Names of Parts Names of Parts 2 Operation panel (0 19) 13 1 3 4 5 Operation panel (0 19) 6 7 8 9 21 20 191817 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 1 CF card slot covers for CF card slot A (CFj) and 10S (white balance adjustment) button (0 61) CF card slot B (CFl) 11 WB (white balance) button (0 60) 2 CF card slots A (CFj) and B (CFl) (0 35) 12 CAMERA switch (0 42) 3 CF card release buttons (0 36) 13 CF card slot cover switches for CF card slot A 4 d switch (0 25) (CFj) and CF card slot B (CFl) (0 35) 5ON
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Names of Parts 12 3 4 5 6 14 Terminals (0 20) 10 9 8 7 1REMOTE terminal 2 SD card access indicator (0 37) 3 SD card slot (0 37) 4 SD card slot cover 5 MIC (microphone) terminal (0 77) 6 XLR terminals (CH1 and CH2) (0 78) 7 Lens hood lock screw (0 30) 8 b HD/SD SDI terminal (0 127) 9 b GENLOCK terminal (0 74) / TC (time code) terminal (0 74) 10 Grip belt (0 32) C OP Y
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Names of Parts 11 10 15 1 9 8 7 2 3 6 5 4 1 Built-in microphone (0 77) 2 Built-in speaker (0 115) 3 Strap mount (0 32) 4 CUSTOM (customizable) button (0 47) 5 INFRARED switch (0 93) 6 Instant AF sensor (0 50) 7Remote sensor (0 34) 8 Infrared light (0 93) 9 Microphone cable clamp (0 78) 10 Microphone holder unit (0 78) 11 Microphone lock screw (0 78) C OP Y
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Names of Parts 1 16 2 13 3 12 11 4 10 9 8 7 6 5 Terminals (0 20) 1 Viewfinder (0 30, 31) 2 Dioptric adjustment lever (0 30) 3 BATT. RELEASE (battery release) key (0 23) 4 START/STOP button (0 40) 5 Strap mount (0 32) 6 WFM (waveform monitor) button (0 84)/Assignable button 3 (0 97) 7 ZEBRA button (0 68)/Assignable button 2 (0 97) 8 CANCEL button (0 28) 9 Joystick (0 28)/SET button (0 28) 10 MENU button (0 28) 11 LCD screen (0 31) 12 POWERED IS button (0 53)/Assignable button 1 (0 97) 13 POWE
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Names of Parts 12 345 6 7 8 17 11 10 9 1Front tally lamp (0 40) 2 Accessory shoe For attaching accessories such as the optional VL-10Li II Battery Video Light. 3 Rear tally lamp (0 40) 4START/STOP lock lever (0 41) 5 START/STOP button (0 40) 6 Handle socket for 1/4" screws 7 Grip zoom rocker (0 64) 8 MAGN. (magnification) button (0 50)/Assignable button 4 (0 97) 9 CF card slot A (CFj) and CF card slot B (CFl) access indicators (0 36) 10 Handle zoom rocker (0 65) 11 Audio level dials for CH1 and
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Names of Parts 1 18 2 4 3 1 Attachment sockets for the optional TA-100 Tripod Adapter (0 34) 2 Attachment screws for a tripod base (0 34) 3 Tripod socket (0 34) 4 Tripod base for tripods with 1/4" screws (0 34) C OP Y
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Names of Parts 19 1 Audio level switches for CH1 and CH2 (0 81) Operation panel 2 XLR terminal switches for CH1 and CH2 (0 79) 3 AUDIO IN switches for CH1 and CH2 (0 77, 79) 1 2 3 4 D (play/pause) button (0 112)/ Assignable button 6 (0 97) Operation panel 5 I (fast playback) button (0 114)/ Assignable button 7 (0 97) 4 6 K (skip forward) button (0 114)/ Assignable button 10 (0 97) 7 B (stop) button (0 112)/ 9 5 Assignable button 9 (0 97) 8 L (skip backward) button (0 114)/ Assignable button
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Names of Parts 20 1 HD/SD COMPONENT OUT terminal (0 127) Terminals 2USB terminal (0 131) 3 HDMI OUT terminal (0 127) 12 3 4 W (headphone) terminal (0 81) 5AV terminal (0 128) Terminals 6DC IN terminal (0 24) 45 6 C OP Y
