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PUB. DIM-1104-000A
HD Camcorder
Instruction manual
Caméscope HD
Manuel d'instruction
Videocámera HD
Manual de Instrucciones
C OP Y
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Important Usage Instructions WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR 2 MOISTURE. 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. The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable t
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English FCC NOTICE HD Camcorder, XF200 / XF205 Systems. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
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Important Safety Instructions In these safety instructions the word “apparatus” prong are provided for your safety. If the provided refers to the Canon HD Camcorder XF200 / XF205 plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an 4 and all its accessories. electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or 1. Read these instructions. pinched particularly at plugs, convenience 2. Keep these instructions. receptacles, and the point where they exit
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English 5 Trademark Acknowledgements • SD, SDHC and SDXC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. • CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. • The CF 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, App Store, Mac OS, Final Cut Pro are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. • IOS is a trademark or registered trademar
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Highlights of the XF200 / XF205 The Canon HD Camcorder XF200 / XF205 is a compact-sized and highly portable camcorder that offers superior video quality. The camcorder features a 1/2.84-in. CMOS sensor and allows you to record in two formats (MXF on CF cards or MP4 on SD cards). The following are some of the many features that will help you turn your creative vision into reality. 6 Improved displays HD Recording The camcorder features a 3.5-in. OLED display 1/2.84-in. CMOS sensor and DIGIC D
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English operation. Save custom picture and menu settings Versatile Artistic Expression to an SD card so that you can transfer your setting Special recording modes preferences to other XF200 / XF205 camcorders in The special recording modes (A 118) give you order to use them in the same way. more creative control over your recordings. You can create a slow motion or fast motion effect in your recordings, record a certain number of frames at a Other Functions set interval (ideal for nature
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Table of Contents 8 Remote Operation of the Camcorder 44 1. Introduction 11 Using the Supplied Wireless Controller 44 About this Manual 11 Using the Optional RC-V100 Remote Conventions Used in this Manual 11 Controller 45 Supplied Accessories 13 Names of Parts 14 3. Recording 47 WL-D6000 Wireless Controller 21 Recording Video 47 Preparing to Record 47 2. Preparations 23 Recording 48 Preparing the Power Supply 23 Remote Operation Using Browser Remote 50 Using a Battery Pack 23 Onscreen Displays
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English Adjusting the Focus 81 Special Recording Modes 118 Autofocus (AF) Mode 81 Interval Recording Mode 118 Manual Focus (MF) 83 Frame Recording Mode 119 Push AF 85 Slow & Fast Motion Mode 120 Detecting and Focusing On Faces 85 Pre-recording Mode 121 Focus Limit and Macro Shooting 86 Simultaneous Recording of MXF and MP4 Clips 123 Image Stabilizer 87 9 Recording in MP4 Backup Recording Mode 124 Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns 88 Infrared Recording 126 Displaying Onscreen Markers 88 Activa
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Clip Operations 150 Connecting to a Wired (Ethernet) Network 179 Using the Clip Menu 151 Selecting a Network Connection 180 Displaying Clip Information 151 Changing Network Settings 181 Browser Remote: Controlling the Camcorder from Adding $ Marks or % Marks 152 a Network Device 182 Deleting $ Marks or % Marks 153 Setting Up Browser Remote 182 Copying Clips 153 Starting Browser Remote 183 Deleting Clips 154 10 Real-Time Proxy Transfer 188 Deleting the User Memo and GPS FTP File Transfer 189 In
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English Introduction 1 11 About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon XF200 / XF205. 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 218). 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. • : Text that applies onl
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About this Manual The arrow > is used to abbreviate menu Operating modes and Format selections. For a detailed explanation on how to A full icon (like ) indicates that the function use the menus, refer to Using the Menus described can be used in the operating mode (A 29). For a concise summary of all available shown or for recordings made in the movie 12 menu options and settings, refer to the appendix format shown in the icon; an empty icon (like Menu Options (A 199). ) indicates that the f
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English Supplied Accessories Supplied Accessories The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder. 13 CA-930 Compact Power Adapter DC-930 DC Cable BP-955 Battery Pack (incl. power cord) (incl. terminal cover) Lens Hood with Lens Barrier Lens Cap Eye cup WL-D6000 Wireless Controller Microphone Holder Unit SS-1200 Shoulder Strap (incl. CR2025 Lithium Battery) Data Import Utility Software CD-ROM* * The Data Import Utility Software Guide (PDF file) is included in the CD-ROM. For details a
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Names of Parts Names of Parts Operation panel (A 20) 1 8 14 9 23 4 10 5 6 7 11 12 Operation panel (A 20) 18 20 22 24 26 13 14 15 16 17 19 21 23 25 27 28 1 Protective cover for audio controls (A 98) 15 Focus ring (A 83) 2 Strap mount (A 36) 16 Zoom ring (A 75) 3 INFRARED switch (A 126) 17 Iris ring (A 66) 4 ZOOM SPEED (zoom speed of the handle's zoom 18 PUSH AF (momentary autofocus) button (A 85) rocker) switch (A 75) 19 IRIS (ND) (aperture mode/ND filter) switch (A 65) 5 CF card slot cover
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English Names of Parts 33 34 35 36 37 15 38 29 30 31 32 39 40 41 42 29 GENLOCK/SYNC OUT (synchronization) 35 USB terminal (A 171) terminal (A 94, 96) 36 MIC (microphone) terminal (A 101) 30 TIME CODE terminal (A 95, 96) 37 Attachment sockets for the microphone holder 31 MON. (monitor output) terminal (A 162, unit (A 32) 163) 38 INPUT 1 (right) and INPUT 2 (left) terminals (XLR) 32 3G/HD-SDI terminal (A 162, 163) (A 103) 33 Strap mount (A 36) 39 Air intake vent (A 54) 34 REMOTE terminal (A 45)
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Names of Parts 43 16 44 48 45 49 50 51 46 47 52 43 Microphone lock screw (A 100) 48 Built-in stereo microphone (A 101) 44 Microphone holder (A 100) 49 Front tally lamp (A 48) 45 Microphone cable clamp (A 100) 50 Remote sensor (A 44) 46 Lens barrier (A 47) 51 Infrared light (A 126) 47 Instant AF sensor (A 81) 52 START/STOP button (A 48, 123) C OP Y
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English Names of Parts 61 62 17 53 63 54 64 65 55 56 66 67 57 58 59 68 60 69 70 71 72 73 53 MENU button (A 29) 63 Dioptric adjustment lever (A 33) 54 Joystick (A 29)/SET button (A 29) 64 Viewfinder unit 55 CANCEL button (A 29) 65 Battery compartment (A 24) 56 POWERED IS button (A 87)/ 66 START/STOP button (A 48, 123) Assignable button 3 (A 129) 67 UNLOCK (unlock the grip) switch (A 35) 57 OLED screen (A 33, 34) 68 × (headphone) terminal (A 106) 58 SD card slot cover (A 40) 69 AV OUT terminal (A
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Names of Parts 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 18 82 83 84 85 86 74 Accessory shoe 80 Strap mount (A 36) For attaching accessories such as the optional 81 BATTERY RELEASE lever (A 24) VL-10Li II Battery Video Light. 82 Front tally lamp (A 48) 75 Built-in speaker (A 149) 83 – dials for CH1 (left) and CH2 (right) 76 START/STOP lock lever (A 48) (A 105) 77 START/STOP button (A 48, 123) 84 Rear tally lamp (A 48) 78 Grip zoom rocker (A 75) 85 Handle zoom rocker (A 77) 79 MAGN. (magnification) button (A 84)/
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English Names of Parts 87 19 88 8990 91 87 Attachment sockets for the optional TA-100 Tripod 89 Tripod base for tripods with 1/4" screws (A 37) Adapter (A 37) 90 Air intake vent (A 54) 88 Tripod base screws (A 37) 91 Tripod socket (A 37) C OP Y
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Names of Parts Operation panels Operation panel Operation panel 1 4 20 5 10 11 6 2 12 7 13 8 3 9 14 15 1 Audio level switches for CH1 (left) and CH2 (right) 8INDEX button (A 146)/ (A 105) u (review recording) button (A 116) 2 AUDIO IN (audio input) selection switches for CH1 9 HEADPHONE+ button (A 149)/ (left) and CH2 (right) (A 101, 103) Assignable button 11 (A 129) 3 INPUT 1 (left) / INPUT 2 (right) audio source 10 × (fast playback) button (A 148)/ selection switches (A 103) Assignable bu
