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PUB. DIE-0429-002
HD Camcorder
Instruction Manual
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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. 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 copyright laws. FC
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The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an CAUTION equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure, that may be of CAUTION: sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC shock to persons. SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is 3 PARTS INSIDE. R
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Important Safety Instructions In these safety instructions the word “apparatus” A grounding type plug has two blades and a third refers to the Canon HD Camcorder EOS C100 and grounding prong. The wide blade or the third 4 all its accessories. prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an 1. Read these instructions. electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 2. Keep these instructions. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked o
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Highlights of the EOS C100 The Canon HD Camcorder EOS C100 is a versatile camcorder that combines the power of our latest CMOS sensor and interchangeable lenses with the convenience of a compact size. The following are just some of the many features that will help turn your creative vision into reality. 5 In addition, using double slot recording (A 41) lets HD Recording you record the same clip simultaneously to both SD Large Super 35mm CMOS sensor and DIGIC DV cards. III image processor En
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Advanced Professional Features Other Functions Customization Audio The camcorder features several customization When recording at the highest bit rate, you have the options. You can assign often-used functions to option to record sound as 2-channel linear PCM assignable buttons (A 89) so that you can call up audio (16-bit/48 kHz). You can use the built-in those functions with the press of a single button. You microphone, ∅ 3.5 mm MIC terminal or the two XLR can also register frequently-used
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Table of Contents 7 1. Introduction 11 3. Recording 45 About this Manual 11 Recording Video 45 Conventions Used in this Manual 11 Preparing to Record 45 Supplied Accessories 13 Recording 45 Names of Parts 14 Onscreen Displays 48 Grip Unit 19 Canon Log Gamma and CINEMA Preset 49 Handle Unit 20 Video Configuration: System Frequency, Bit Rate and Frame Rate 51 2. Preparations 21 Changing Main Camera Functions with the Joystick 53 Preparing the Power Supply 21 Shutter Speed 54 Using a Battery Pack
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8 Recording Audio 74 5. Playback 105 Connecting an External Microphone or External Playback 105 Audio Input Source to the Camcorder 74 Clip Index Screen 105 Using the Built-in Microphone or an External Playing Back Clips 107 Microphone Connected to the MIC Onscreen Displays 108 Terminal 74 Playback Controls 109 Adjusting the Audio Level for the MIC Terminal 75 Adjusting the Volume 109 Using Audio Input from the XLR Terminals 77 Clip Operations 111 Adjusting the Audio Level for the XLR Using
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9 8. Additional Information 133 Menu Options 133 Displaying the Status Screens 141 Resetting the File Numbering 147 Troubleshooting 148 List of Messages 151 Handling Precautions 155 Maintenance/Others 158 Optional Accessories 159 Specifications 162 Index 165 C OP Y
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Introduction 1 11 About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon EOS C100. 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 (A 148). Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • A: Reference page number. • The following terms are used in this
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About this Manual The > arrow is used to abbreviate menu Operating modes selections. For a detailed explanation on how to indicates that a function is available in the use the menus, refer to Using the Menus operating mode indicated and indicates (A 27). For a concise summary of all available that the function is not available. For a detailed 12 menu options and settings, refer to the appendix explanation, refer to Turning the Camcorder On Menu Options (A 133). and Off (A 24). Setting the
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Supplied Accessories Supplied Accessories The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder. 13 1 Handle Unit Grip Unit BP-955 Battery Pack CA-930 Compact Power Adapter (incl. terminal cover) (incl. power cord) 1 Body Cap Thumb Rest SS-1200 Shoulder Strap DC-930 DC Cable 1 2 Adapter Base for 0.64 cm (1/4 in.) Tape Measure Hook PIXELA Software CD-ROM Tripods 1 Comes pre-attached to the camcorder. 2 Use Data Import Utility to transfer your clips to a computer. Refer to Saving Clips to a C
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Names of Parts Names of Parts 14 5 6 7 8 1 9 2 10 3 11 12 4 13 14 15 16 1 MAGN. (magnification) button (A 67)/ 8 Exhaust ventilation outlet (A 37) Assignable button 8 (A 89) 9STATUS button (A 141) 2 PEAKING button (A 67) / 10 Å (white balance adjustment) button (A 63) Assignable button 9 (A 89) 11 WB (white balance) button (A 63) 3 ZEBRA button (A 69)/ 12 CUSTOM PICTURE button (A 92) Assignable button 10 (A 89) 13 ND FILTER dial (A 59) 4 WFM (waveform monitor) button (A 81)/ 14 PUSH AUTO IRI
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Names of Parts 15 17 18 19 24 20 21 25 22 26 23 27 17 EXT (modular unit) terminal (A 32) 22 HDMI OUT terminal (A 118) 18 MIC (microphone) terminal (A 74) 23 DC IN terminal (A 24) 19× (headphone) terminal (A 79) 24 Grip Unit connection terminal (A 34) 20 REMOTE terminal 25 Grip Unit attachment thread (A 34) For connecting commercially available remote 26 BATTERY RELEASE latch (A 22) controllers. 27 Air intake vent (A 37) 21 USB terminal (A 123) C OP Y
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Names of Parts 16 29 30 31 32 33 34 28 35 36 28 START/STOP button (A 45) 35 ONE-SHOT AF (focus automatically once) button 29 EF Lens mount index (A 29) (A 65)/Assignable button 15 (A 89) 30 EF-S Lens mount index (A 29) 36 AV OUT terminal (A 119) 31 EF Lens lock pin (A 29) 32 Lens release button (A 30) 33 EF Lens mount (A 29) 34 EF Lens contacts (A 29) C OP Y
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Names of Parts LCD panel fully open LCD panel raised 90° up and turned left 38 37 17 39 53 40 46 54 47 55 41 56 48 49 50 57 51 52 58 42 43 44 45 37 Dioptric adjustment lever (A 33) 48 Speaker (A 109) 38 Viewfinder (A 33, 33) 49 RESET button (A 150) 39 CANCEL button (A 27) 50 SD card 2 access indicator (A 39) 40 MENU button (A 27) 51 SD card compartment cover 41u (review recording) button (A 83)/ 52 SD card slot 2 (A 39) INDEX button (A 106) 53 Ò (play/pause) button (A 107, 127)/ 42 LCD screen (A
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Names of Parts 18 60 59 59 Focal plane mark 60 Accessory shoe with mounting hole for 0.64 cm (1/4 in.) screws Cold shoe for attaching the supplied handle unit or other accessories, such as the optional VL-10Li II Battery Video Light. 63 64 61 62 61 TB-1 Tripod Base for tripods with 0.95 cm (3/8 in.) 63 Attachment sockets for the optional TA-100 Tripod screws (A 34) Adapter (A 34) 62 Tripod socket (A 34) 64 Tripod base screws (A 34) C OP Y
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Names of Parts Grip Unit The grip unit comes originally attached to the camcorder. If the grip unit is removed, you will not be able to use the joystick, but you can set the joystick's functions (up/down/left/right/SET) to assignable buttons (A 89) to be able to change settings that require the joystick*. 19 When the grip unit is not attached, the control dial (A 60, 61) and MAGN. button/Assignable button 7 (A 89) cannot be used to operate the camcorder either. * Except during photo playback.
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Names of Parts Handle Unit 1 2 345 20 6 7 8 16 9 17 10 12 11 13 14 15 1 Microphone holder (A 74) 13 Audio level switches for CH1 (left) and CH2 (right) 2 Microphone lock screw (A 74) (A 75, 78) 3 Front tally lamp (A 45) 14 XLR terminal switches for CH1 (left) and CH2 4 Cold accessory shoe (right) (A 77) 5 Rear tally lamp (A 45) 15 AUDIO IN (audio input selection) switches for CH1 6START/STOP lock (C) lever (A 47) (left) and CH2 (right) (A 74, 77) 7START/STOP button (A 45) 16 Microphone cable
