Canon cinema EOS C100 Mark II User Manual

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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 immediately by 
looking at the SD card 2/SD card 3 access indicator. Refer to 
the following table.
IMPORTANT
• Observe the following precautions while either of the SD card 
access indicators is illuminated in red. Failure to do so may 
result in permanent data loss.
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the 
camcorder.
- Do not open the SD card compartment cover and do not remove the SD cards.
• Turn off the camcorder before inserting or removing an SD card. Inserting or removing the SD card with the 
camcorder on may result in permanent data loss.
• SD cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable. Inserting an SD card facing the wrong 
direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder. Be sure to insert the SD card as described in step 3.
NOTES
•To remove the SD card: Push the SD card once to release it. When the SD card springs out, pull it all the way 
out.
• If you set the [wOther Functions] > [Media Access LED] function to [Off], the access indicators will not 
illuminate.
Access indicator colorSD card slot status
RedAccessing the SD card.
GreenRecording/playback is possible and the SD card slot 
is selected for recording/playback.
Indicator off
An SD card is not inserted, the SD card slot is not 
currently selected, or the SD card is not being 
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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 [8A] or [8B] and then press the joystick.
3 Select [Complete] (complete initialization) or [Quick] (quick 
initialization) and then press the joystick.
4 Select [OK] and then press the joystick.
• If you are using the [Complete] initialization option, press the joystick twice to cancel the operation while it is 
in progress. You can use the SD card but all data will be erased.
5 When the confirmation message appears, press the joystick.
• The SD card is initialized and all the data it contains is erased.
IMPORTANT
• Initializing an SD card will permanently erase all data, including custom picture files. Lost data cannot be 
recovered. Make sure you save important recordings in advance.
• Depending on the SD card, the complete initialization may take up to a few minutes.
NOTES
• If you set an assignable button to [Initialize Media] (A107), you can press the button to open the initialization 
submenu.
Switching Between the SD Card Slots
The camcorder features two SD card slots, SD card slot A and SD 
card slot B. If both slots contain an SD card, you can switch 
between them as necessary.
Press the SLOT SELECT button.
• The access indicator of the selected SD card slot will illuminate in 
green. On the screen, the SD card selected is indicated with a Ð 
mark next to the SD card icon.
NOTES
• You cannot use the SLOT SELECT button to switch between SD 
card slots while recording.
• The SD card slot selected for recording will be used to record both clips and photos.
• While using the Browser Remote application, you can also switch between SD card slots remotely by pressing 
[SLOT SELECT] on the Browser Remote screen (A153). Operating modes:
Operating modes:
[wOther Functions]
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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 recording while you record.
To use relay recording
By default, this function is activated. If it has been deactivated, follow the 
procedure below to activate it.
1 Open the [Relay Rec] submenu.
[wOther Functions] > [Relay Recording]
2 Select [On] and then press the joystick.
To use double slot recording
1 Open the [Double Slot Rec] submenu.
[wOther Functions] > [Double Slot Recording]
2 Select the desired option and then press the joystick.
•4 will appear on the top of the screen. 4 and the remaining 
recording time for double slot recording will appear on the left of the 
screen.
Options
NOTES
• [MP4 (4 Mbps)] and [MP4 (3 Mbps)] are not available for AVCHD clips at 28 Mbps or MP4 clips at 35 Mbps.
• If an SD card becomes full during double slot recording, recording on both SD cards will stop. On the other 
hand, if an error occurs with one of the SD cards, recording will continue on the other SD card.
• Double slot recording cannot be used with relay recording or slow & fast motion recording. While double slot 
recording is activated, you cannot use the [w Other Functions] > [Delete Last Clip] setting to delete the last 
clip recorded.
Checking the Remaining Recording Time on the SD Card
When the camcorder is in   mode, the display on the upper left of the screen indicates which SD card slot 
is in use and the available recording time (in minutes*) that remains on each SD card.
On the [Media] status screen (A178), you can check the total space, SD speed class, used space, available 
recording time** and available number of photos on each of the SD cards.
* The approximate available recording time is based on the current bit rate (A54).
** The available recording time will appear on the status screen only in   mode.
Operating modes:
[On]: Records the clip to both SD cards. Both clips use the same video configuration.
[MP4 (4 Mbps)]: Records the clip to both SD cards. The second clip (the one recorded to the SD card that is not 
selected) is recorded in MP4 at 4 Mbps with a resolution of 1280x720.
[MP4 (3 Mbps)]: The second clip is recorded in MP4 at 3 Mbps with a resolution of 640x360.
[Off]: Deactivates double slot recording.
[wOther Functions]
[Relay Recording]
[On]
[wOther Functions]
[Double Slot Recording]
[Off] 
						

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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 the joystick.
2 When the confirmation message appears, press the joystick.
NOTES
• In some cases, data may not be recovered, such as when the file system is corrupted or the SD card is 
physically damaged. Operating modes: 
						

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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.
4 When the confirmation message appears, press the joystick.
• If the body cap is not correctly attached, [Error] will appear on the screen. Press the joystick and repeat the 
procedure from the beginning.
NOTES
• Adjusting the black balance may be necessary in the following cases:
- When using the camcorder for the very first time or after a long period of not using it.
- After sudden or extreme changes in ambient temperature.
- After changing the ISO speed/gain settings.
• The automatic black balance procedure will take approximately 40 seconds when the frame rate is set to 
23.98P.
• During the adjustment of the black balance, you may notice some irregular displays appear on the screen. This 
is not a malfunction.
• Resetting the camcorder’s settings using the [w Other Functions] > [Reset] > [All Settings] or [Camera 
Settings] menu option will reset also the black balance adjustment. In such case, perform the procedure again. Operating modes:
[~ Camera Setup]
[ABB] 
						

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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 pack to the camcorder (A24).
2 Attach a lens (
A31).
3 Attach the handle unit, grip unit, etc. as necessary to build the 
desired configuration (
A31).
4 Adjust the viewfinder and OLED panel.
5 Insert an SD card into an SD card slot (
A41).
• Insert another SD card into the other SD card slot to use relay 
recording (A43) or double slot recording (A43).
Recording
1 Set the Q switch to CAMERA (A25).
• The camcorder turns on in   mode and enters 
record pause mode.
• At first, both SD card access indicators will illuminate in 
red. After a moment, the access indicator of the SD card 
slot selected for recording will turn green and the other 
access indicator will go out. Operating modes:
Rear tally lamp
SD card access indicators 
						

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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 out.
* “Clip” refers to a single movie unit recorded with a single recording 
operation.
IMPORTANT
• Observe the following precautions while either of the SD card 
access indicators is illuminated in red. Failure to do so may 
result in permanent data loss.
- Do not open the SD card compartment cover and do not remove the SD cards.
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.
• Be sure to save your recordings regularly (A143), especially after making important recordings. Canon shall 
not be liable for any loss or corruption of data.
NOTES
• Depending on the shooting conditions, the camcorder may pick up and record the operation sounds of the 
lens (autofocus, aperture, image stabilization, etc.) or the cooling fan. In such case, using an external 
microphone is recommended to reduce the effect.
• A single clip can be recorded continuously for up to approximately 12 hours. At that point, the camcorder will 
automatically stop recording.
• You can use [wOther Functions] > [Review Recording] (A95) to review part or all of the last clip recorded.
•You can use [wOther Functions] > [Delete Last Clip] (A175) to delete the last clip recorded. However, you 
cannot delete the last clip if double slot recording is on.
•If [¢ Video Setup] > [HDMI] > [Rec Command] is set to [On] and you use the HDMI OUT terminal to 
connect the camcorder to a device compatible with HDMI recording commands, when you start or stop 
recording with the camcorder, the other device will also start or stop recording.
• About recorded clips
- When the camcorder switches from recording on one SD card to another during relay recording, the video 
will be recorded as two separate relay clips. With the supplied software, Data Import Utility, you can join 
relay clips recorded on two SD cards and save them on a computer (A143).
- The video (stream) file in a clip will be split approximately every 4 GB for clips with a long recording time.  
Even in such case, playback will be continuous. With the supplied software, Data Import Utility, you can 
join such split files into a single clip and save them on a computer (A143).
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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 screen is the same as on the camcorder.
• Press [START/STOP] again to pause the recording. 
NOTES
• The Browser Remote application has a key lock function that is limited only to the controls on the application’s 
screens (you will still be able to use the controls on the camcorder). Press [D] to lock the application’s 
controls; press [C] to reactivate them.
Locking the Controls in Recording Mode
Once in   mode, you can set the Q switch to 
C (key lock) to lock all the physical controls (buttons and 
switches) on the camcorder, save for the START/STOP 
button*. This is useful in preventing settings from being 
changed due to inadvertently pressing one of the buttons. 
Return the Q switch to the CAMERA position to 
reactivate the controls. 
Additionally, the START/STOP button on the handle unit 
has its own lock lever to prevent its accidental operation. 
Turn the lock lever to C position to lock the START/STOP 
button**. Return the lock lever to its original position to 
enable use of the START/STOP button again.
*With the [w Other Functions] > [Custom Function] > [C START/
STOP] setting, you can choose to lock all buttons, including the 
START/STOP button. In either case, you can still operate the 
camcorder using the Browser Remote application.
** You can still use the START/STOP buttons on the camcorder and 
grip unit.
Recording operation
Time code 
						

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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 display submenu name.
 
When displaying the date and time (
A172):
NumberIcon/DisplayDescriptionCustom DisplayA
1è  é  ê  
ë  ì (in red)
000 minRemaining battery charge
The icon shows an estimate of the remaining charge. When using a 
battery pack compatible with Intelligent System, the remaining time is 
displayed, in minutes, next to the icon.
•When ì is displayed, replace the battery pack with a fully 
charged one.
• Depending on the conditions of use, the actual battery charge may 
not be indicated accurately. 2: 
[Remaining Battery]–
2SD card status and available recording time estimate2: 
[Remaining Rec Time]–
200 min, 300 minCan record on SD card
The SD card selected for recording is indicated with a Ð mark.
4, 5 (in red)No SD card or cannot record on the SD card.
3400 minRemaining recording time for double slot recording (A43): in green - 
can record; in yellow - the SD card is almost full; in red - cannot record.
4CONT 00:00:00Recording time for continuous recording (A99)
400 mmCurrent focal length of an attached EF lens.
• The displayed value is an estimate.1: [Focal Length]–
5b (in yellow/red), `Temperature warning/Fan operation.
• When the camcorder’s internal temperature is high, b will appear in 
yellow. If the temperature rises further due to continued use, it will 
change to red and the fan may be activated automatically. 2: [Temperature/Fan]52
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