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PUB. DIE-0356-000B
HD Camcorder
Instruction Manual
PAL
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Important Usage Instructions WARNING: 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 RED
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European Union (and EEA) only. These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC), the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC) and/or your national laws implementing those Directives. This product should be handed over to a designated collection point, e.g., on an authorized one-for-one basis when you buy a new similar product or to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipm
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Highlights of the XF305/XF300 The Canon XF305/XF300 HD Camcorder has been designed to fulfill the needs demanded by industry professionals. The following are just some of the many features that will help turn your creative vision into reality. Overall design HD Recording The various buttons, switches and other controls 3CMOS system and DIGIC DV III image processor were redesigned after extensive research and The camcorder is equipped with three 1/3-type interviews with industry professionals
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Advanced Professional Features Other Functions Pro-level connectivity (b only) Audio An industry-standard HD/SD SDI terminal (0 142) 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 or the two XLR audio input terminals (with phantom camcorder the functionality of professional broadcast power supply) when recording. cameras. Genlock synchronization (0 86) an
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Table of Contents 1. Introduction 9 3. Recording 43 About this Manual 9 Recording Video 43 Conventions Used in this Manual 9 Preparing to Record 43 Supplied Accessories 11 Recording 44 Names of Parts 12 Onscreen Displays 46 Side Panel Displays 48 2. Preparations 21 Power Save Mode 50 Preparing the Power Supply 21 Video Configuration: Bit Rate, Resolution and Using a Battery Pack 21 Frame Rate 51 Turning the Camcorder On and Off 25 Adjusting the Focus 52 Full Manual Focus Mode 52 Date, Time and
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Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns 78 Custom Picture Settings 109 Displaying Onscreen Markers 78 Selecting Custom Picture Files 109 Displaying Zebra Patterns 79 Editing a Custom Picture File’s Settings 110 Renaming Custom Picture Files 110 Setting the Time Code 81 Selecting the Running Mode 81 Protecting Custom Picture Files 111 Putting the Time Code Display on Hold 83 Transferring Custom Picture Files 111 Setting the User Bit 84 Embedding Custom Picture Settings in a Recording 112 b Synchron
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6. External Connections 139 7. Photos 155 Video Output Configuration 139 Taking Photos 155 Video Output Configuration by Terminal 139 Taking Photos in CAMERA Mode 155 SD Output 140 Capturing Photos in MEDIA Mode 156 Connecting to an External Monitor 141 Photo Playback 157 Connection Diagram 141 Displaying the [Photos] Index Screen 157 b Using the HD/SD SDI Terminal 142 Viewing Photos 157 Using the HDMI OUT Terminal 142 Photo Operations 158 Using the Photo Menu 158 Using the HD/SD COMPONENT OUT
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Introduction Introduction 1 About this Manual Introduction About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon XF305/XF300. 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 (0 178). 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 num
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1 Introduction 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, that you can find the function by selecting the refer to Turning the Camcorder On and Off (0 25). [l Camera Set
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Introduction 1 Supplied Accessories Supplied Accessories The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder. CA-930 Compact Power Adapter BP-955 Battery Pack DC-930 DC Cable (incl. power cord) (incl. terminal cover) DTC-1500 Component Lens Hood Eye Cup Video Cable Lens Cap WL-D6000 Wireless Controller SS-1200 Shoulder Strap (incl. CR2025 Lithium Battery) * Canon XF Utilities Disc * The Canon XF Utilities Disc includes software for saving and managing clips on a computer. For details on
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1 Introduction Names of Parts Names of Parts 12 34 Operation panel (0 18) 5 6 7 8 9 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 1110 Operation panel (0 18) 1 ZOOM SPEED switch for the handle zoom rocker 11 SET button (0 28) (0 76) 12 CANCEL button (0 28) 2 Side panel (0 48) 13 CUSTOM PICT. (custom picture) button (0 109) 3 e switches (0 92) 14 PUSH AUTO IRIS button (0 67) 4 SLOT SELECT (CF card slot selection) button 15 SHUTTER switch (0 64) (0 40) 16 Iris ring (0 66) 5CFj (CF card slot A) and CFl (CF car
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Introduction 1 Names of Parts Terminals 13 2 4 56 (0 19) 10 9 8 7 1 Speaker (0 128) 2 SD card slot cover 3 SD card access indicator (0 39) 4SD card slot (0 39) 5 PUSH button (0 52) 6 Focus mode ring (0 52) 7 Lens hood lock screw (0 30) 8 XLR terminals (CH1 and CH2) (0 89) 9 AUDIO IN switches for CH1 and CH2 (0 88, 90) 10 Grip belt (0 34) 13
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1 Introduction Names of Parts 10 9 8 1 7 2 6 5 4 3 1 Remote sensor (0 36) 2 MIRROR button (0 32) 3 START/STOP button (0 44) 4 RESET button (0 179) 5 XLR terminal switches for CH1 and CH2 (0 90) 6 Instant AF sensor (0 56) 7 Front tally lamp (0 44) 8 Microphone cable clamp (0 89) 9 Microphone holder (0 89) 10 Microphone lock screw (0 89) 14
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Introduction 1 Names of Parts 12 3 4 11 5 6 10 13 Terminals (0 19) 9 12 8 7 1LCD screen (0 33) 2 Viewfinder unit 3 Viewfinder (0 31, 33) 4 Dioptric adjustment lever (0 31) 5 RELEASE (viewfinder release) switch (0 188) 6 CF card slot cover switches for CF card slots A (top) and B (bottom) (0 37) 7 Battery compartment cover (0 22) 8 BATT. RELEASE (battery release) switch (0 22) 9 Battery compartment 10 CF card slots A (top) and B (bottom) (0 37) 11 CF card release buttons (0 38) 12 BATT. OPEN (
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1 Introduction Names of Parts 1234567 12 Operation panel (0 18) 11 7 10 9 8 1 Accessory shoe For attaching accessories such as the optional VL-10Li II Battery Video Light. 2 Grip zoom rocker (0 75) 3 MAGN. (magnification) button (0 55)/Assignable button 6 (0 107) 4 START/STOP button (0 44) 5 U (review recording) button (0 100)/Assignable button 5 (0 107) 6 Handle socket for 0.64 cm (1/4") screws 7 Strap mount (0 34) 8 d switch (0 25) 9 HEADPHONE +/- buttons (0 93) 10 DISPLAY button (0 46)/BAT
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Introduction 1 Names of Parts 1 2 4 3 1 Attachment sockets for the optional TA-100 Tripod Adapter (0 36) 2 Attachment screws for the tripod base (0 36) 3 Tripod socket (0 36) 4 Tripod base for tripods with 0.64 cm (1/4") screws (0 36) 17
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1 Introduction Names of Parts 1 PUSH AF button (0 57) Operation panel 2 FOCUS switch (0 53, 56) 3 IS (image stabilizer) button (0 59)/ 12 Assignable button 1 (0 107) 4 PEAKING button (0 55) / Assignable button 2 (0 107) 3 5 ZEBRA button (0 78)/ Assignable button 3 (0 107) 4 6 WFM (waveform monitor) button (0 96)/ 9 Assignable button 4 (0 107) 5 7 IRIS switch (0 66) 8 ZOOM switch (0 74) 6 9 ND FILTER switch (0 69) 10 AWB (automatic white balance) switch (0 70) 11S (white balance adjustment) bu
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Introduction 1 Names of Parts Terminals 1 DC IN terminal (0 24) 2 b HD/SD SDI terminal (0 142) 1 3 b GENLOCK terminal (0 86) 4 b TIME CODE terminal (0 87) 5 VIDEO 2 terminal (0 143) 6 W (headphone) terminal (0 93) 7REMOTE terminal 2 8 HD/SD COMPONENT OUT terminal (0 142) 9 HDMI OUT terminal (0 142) 3 10 USB terminal (0 146) 11 AV terminal (0 143) 4 5 Terminals 6 11 7 10 9 8 19
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1 Introduction Names of Parts WL-D6000 Wireless Controller 1 14 13 2 12 11 10 3 9 4 8 5 7 6 1 START/STOP button (0 44) 2 ZOOM buttons (0 77) 3 F/O/E/A buttons 4 MENU button (0 28) 5 J/I (fast playback/reverse playback) buttons (0 127) 6 Z/Y (frame forward/reverse) buttons (0 127) 7 B (stop) button (0 125) 8 D (play/pause) button (0 125) 9 INDEX button (0 124) 10 SET button (0 28) 11 CANCEL button (0 28) 12 SHOT1 (shot mark 1) button (0 99) 13 PHOTO button (0 155) 14 Record enable button: When yo
