Canon cinema EOS C100 Mark II User Manual
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41 Using an SD Card Inserting and Removing an SD Card The camcorder is equipped with two SD card slots. 1 Turn off the camcorder. 2 Open the OLED panel and then open the SD card compartment cover. 3 Insert the SD card straight, with the label facing up, all the way into the SD card slot until it clicks. 4 Close the SD card compartment cover. • Do not force the cover closed if the SD card is not correctly inserted. Checking the Status of the SD Card Slots You can check the status of the SD card slots...
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Initializing an SD Card
The first time you use an SD card with this camcorder, initialize it first. You can also initialize an SD card to
permanently delete all the data it contains.
When initializing an SD card, you can select quick initialization, which clears the file allocation table but does not
physically erase the stored data, or complete initialization, which deletes all data completely.
1 Open the [Initialize Media] submenu.
[wOther Functions] > [Initialize Media]
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Initializing an SD Card
The first time you use an SD card with this camcorder, initialize it first. You can also initialize an SD card to
permanently delete all the data it contains.
When initializing an SD card, you can select quick initialization, which clears the file allocation table but does not
physically erase the stored data, or complete initialization, which deletes all data completely.
1 Open the [Initialize Media] submenu.
[wOther Functions] > [Initialize Media]
2 Select...")
Using an SD Card 42 Initializing an SD Card The first time you use an SD card with this camcorder, initialize it first. You can also initialize an SD card to permanently delete all the data it contains. When initializing an SD card, you can select quick initialization, which clears the file allocation table but does not physically erase the stored data, or complete initialization, which deletes all data completely. 1 Open the [Initialize Media] submenu. [wOther Functions] > [Initialize Media] 2 Select...
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43 Using an SD Card Relay Recording and Double Slot Recording The camcorder features two useful SD card recording methods, relay recording and double slot recording. Relay recording: This allows you to continue recording on another SD card if the SD card you are using becomes full. Relay recording is available from SD card slot A to SD card slot B, and vice versa. Double slot recording: This records the same clip simultaneously to both SD cards, which is a convenient way to make a backup copy of your...
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Recovering Data on an SD Card
Some actions, such as suddenly turning off the camcorder or removing the SD card while data is being
recorded, can cause data errors on the SD card. In such case, you may be able to recover the data on the SD
card. You will be prompted to recover data when you insert an SD card with a data error into the camcorder or
when trying to play back an MP4 clip that has a data error.
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Recovering Data on an SD Card
Some actions, such as suddenly turning off the camcorder or removing the SD card while data is being
recorded, can cause data errors on the SD card. In such case, you may be able to recover the data on the SD
card. You will be prompted to recover data when you insert an SD card with a data error into the camcorder or
when trying to play back an MP4 clip that has a data error.
1 When the screen prompts you to recover the data, select [OK] and then press...")
Using an SD Card 44 Recovering Data on an SD Card Some actions, such as suddenly turning off the camcorder or removing the SD card while data is being recorded, can cause data errors on the SD card. In such case, you may be able to recover the data on the SD card. You will be prompted to recover data when you insert an SD card with a data error into the camcorder or when trying to play back an MP4 clip that has a data error. 1 When the screen prompts you to recover the data, select [OK] and then press...
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Adjusting the Black Balance
Adjusting the Black Balance
You can have the camcorder adjust the black balance automatically when ambient temperature changes
considerably or if there is a noticeable change in a true black video signal.
1 Open the [ABB] screen.
[~ Camera Setup] > [ABB]
2 Attach the body cap to the lens mount.
• If a lens was attached, remove the lens and replace the body cap.
3 Select [OK] and then press the joystick.
• The automatic black balance procedure will start.
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Adjusting the Black Balance
You can have the camcorder adjust the black balance automatically when ambient temperature changes
considerably or if there is a noticeable change in a true black video signal.
1 Open the [ABB] screen.
[~ Camera Setup] > [ABB]
2 Attach the body cap to the lens mount.
• If a lens was attached, remove the lens and replace the body cap.
3 Select [OK] and then press the joystick.
• The automatic black balance procedure will start.
4 When the...")
45 Adjusting the Black Balance Adjusting the Black Balance You can have the camcorder adjust the black balance automatically when ambient temperature changes considerably or if there is a noticeable change in a true black video signal. 1 Open the [ABB] screen. [~ Camera Setup] > [ABB] 2 Attach the body cap to the lens mount. • If a lens was attached, remove the lens and replace the body cap. 3 Select [OK] and then press the joystick. • The automatic black balance procedure will start. 4 When the...
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3 47 Recording Recording Video This section explains the recording basics. Before you begin recording, make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly. Record an AVCHD clip at 28 Mbps for approximately 25 minutes and an MP4 clip at 35 Mbps for approximately 20 minutes (A54). Should the camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g (A185). For details on recording audio, refer to Recording Audio (A85). Preparing to Record 1 Attach a charged battery...
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2 Press the START/STOP button to begin recording.
• Recording starts. The rear and front tally lamps illuminate and
the recording indicator [ÜREC] appears at the top of the
screen.
• You can use the START/STOP button on the grip unit, the
camcorder's body (on the front, next to the lens mount) or the
handle unit.
3 Press the START/STOP button to pause the recording.
• The clip* is recorded to the SD card and the camcorder enters
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2 Press the START/STOP button to begin recording.
• Recording starts. The rear and front tally lamps illuminate and
the recording indicator [ÜREC] appears at the top of the
screen.
• You can use the START/STOP button on the grip unit, the
camcorder's body (on the front, next to the lens mount) or the
handle unit.
3 Press the START/STOP button to pause the recording.
• The clip* is recorded to the SD card and the camcorder enters
record pause mode. Both tally lamps will go...")
Recording Video 48 2 Press the START/STOP button to begin recording. • Recording starts. The rear and front tally lamps illuminate and the recording indicator [ÜREC] appears at the top of the screen. • You can use the START/STOP button on the grip unit, the camcorder's body (on the front, next to the lens mount) or the handle unit. 3 Press the START/STOP button to pause the recording. • The clip* is recorded to the SD card and the camcorder enters record pause mode. Both tally lamps will go...
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Recording Video
Remote Operation Using Browser Remote
After completing the necessary preparations (A153), you can start and stop recording from a connected
device using the Browser Remote application.
1 Press [LIVE VIEW ON/OFF] to show the camcorder’s live view image on the Browser Remote screen.
2 Press [START/STOP] to begin recording.
• The recording operation indicator changes to [ÜREC] and the center of the START/STOP button lights up
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Recording Video
Remote Operation Using Browser Remote
After completing the necessary preparations (A153), you can start and stop recording from a connected
device using the Browser Remote application.
1 Press [LIVE VIEW ON/OFF] to show the camcorder’s live view image on the Browser Remote screen.
2 Press [START/STOP] to begin recording.
• The recording operation indicator changes to [ÜREC] and the center of the START/STOP button lights up
in red.
• The time code displayed on the Browser Remote...")
49 Recording Video Remote Operation Using Browser Remote After completing the necessary preparations (A153), you can start and stop recording from a connected device using the Browser Remote application. 1 Press [LIVE VIEW ON/OFF] to show the camcorder’s live view image on the Browser Remote screen. 2 Press [START/STOP] to begin recording. • The recording operation indicator changes to [ÜREC] and the center of the START/STOP button lights up in red. • The time code displayed on the Browser Remote...
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Onscreen Displays
Refer to this section for an explanation of the various screen displays that appear in mode. You can use
the custom display function (
A122) to turn off individual onscreen displays if they are not required. In the
following table, the "Custom Display" column indicates whether the icon can be turned off through [£ OLED/
VF Setup] > [Custom Display 1] or [Custom Display 2] (indicated by "1:" or "2:", respectively) and the name of
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Onscreen Displays
Refer to this section for an explanation of the various screen displays that appear in mode. You can use
the custom display function (
A122) to turn off individual onscreen displays if they are not required. In the
following table, the \"Custom Display\" column indicates whether the icon can be turned off through [£ OLED/
VF Setup] > [Custom Display 1] or [Custom Display 2] (indicated by \"1:\" or \"2:\", respectively) and the name of
the custom...")
Recording Video 50 Onscreen Displays Refer to this section for an explanation of the various screen displays that appear in mode. You can use the custom display function ( A122) to turn off individual onscreen displays if they are not required. In the following table, the "Custom Display" column indicates whether the icon can be turned off through [£ OLED/ VF Setup] > [Custom Display 1] or [Custom Display 2] (indicated by "1:" or "2:", respectively) and the name of the custom...