Canon cinema EOS C100 Mark II User Manual

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Setting the Time Code
Setting the Time Code
The camcorder generates a time code signal and embeds it in your recordings. You can output the time code 
signal from the HDMI OUT terminal (A170).
Selecting the Running Mode
You can select the running mode of the camcorder’s time code.
1 Open the time code [Mode] submenu.
[¤TC/UB Setup] > [Time Code] > [Mode]
2 Select the desired option and then press the joystick.
• If you selected [Regen.], you do not need to perform the rest of this 
procedure. If you selected [Preset] and would like to set the time 
code’s initial value, see the following section Setting the Time Code’s 
Initial Value.
3 After you select [Preset], open the time code [Run] submenu.
[¤TC/UB Setup] > [Time Code] > [Run]
4 Select the desired option and then press the joystick.
Options
Setting the Time Code’s Initial Value
If you set the time code mode to [Preset], you can set the initial value of 
the time code.
1 Open the time code [Setting] submenu.
[¤TC/UB Setup] > [Time Code] > [Setting]
2 Select [Set] and then press the joystick.
• The time code setting screen appears with an orange selection frame 
indicating the hours.
• To reset the time code to [00:00:00.00], select [Reset] instead. If the running mode is set to [Free Run], the 
time code will be reset the moment you press the joystick and keep running continuously from 00:00:00.00. Operating modes:
[Preset]: The time code starts from an initial value you can select in 
advance. The default initial time code is 00:00:00.00. The time 
code’s running mode depends on the [Run] setting.
[Rec Run]: The time code runs only while recording so clips 
recorded consecutively on the same SD card will have 
continuous time codes.
[Free Run]: The time code starts running the moment you press 
the joystick to select this option and keeps running 
regardless of the camcorder’s operation.
[Regen.]: The camcorder will read the selected SD card and the time code 
will continue from the last recorded time code on the SD card. 
The time code runs only while recording so clips recorded 
consecutively on the same SD card will have continuous time 
codes.
[¤TC/UB Setup]
[Time Code]
[Mode]
[Preset]
[¤TC/UB Setup]
[Time Code]
[Run]
[Rec Run]
[¤TC/UB Setup]
[Time Code]
[Setting] 
						

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3 Push the joystick up/down to set the hours and then press the joystick to move to the minutes.
4 Change the rest of the fields (minutes, seconds, frame) in the same way.
• Press the CANCEL button to close the screen without setting the time code.
5 Select [Set] and then press the joystick to close the screen.
• If the running mode is set to [Free Run], the time code will start running from the selected time code the 
moment you press the joystick.
Selecting Drop or Non-Drop Frame
When [wOther Functions] > [System Frequency] is set to [59.94 Hz], 
you can select between a drop frame (DF) or non-drop frame (NDF) time 
code, depending on how you plan to use your recordings.
In the following cases, the time code is set to non-drop frame (NDF) and 
cannot be changed.
-[wOther Functions] > [System Frequency] is set to [50.00 Hz]
-[wOther Functions] > [System Frequency] is set to [59.94 Hz] and 
the frame rate is set to 23.98P
1 Open the [DF/NDF] submenu.
[¤TC/UB Setup] > [Time Code] > [DF/NDF]
2 Select [DF] or [NDF] and then press the joystick.
• The time code display will differ depending on the setting. When you select [DF], the time code will appear 
as [00:00:00.00]; when you select [NDF], it will appear as [00:00:00:00].
Putting the Time Code Display on Hold
If you set an assignable button to [Time Code Hold] (A107), you can press the button to freeze the display of 
the time code. While the time code display is put on hold, [H] will appear on the screen next to the time code. 
The time code continues to run normally while the time code display is on hold. When you resume the time code 
display, the current time code will be displayed.
About the Time Code DisplayAn icon may appear next to the time code depending on the operation. Refer to the following table.
IconDescription
RThe time code is set to [Regen.].
PThe time code is set to [Preset] and the running mode is set to [Rec Run].
FThe time code is set to [Preset] and the running mode is set to [Free Run].
HTime code display is on hold.
No iconTime code during clip playback.
[¤TC/UB Setup]
[Time Code]
[DF/NDF]
[DF] 
						

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NOTES
• When the frame rate is set to 23.98P, the frames value in the time code runs from 0 to 23. When the frame rate 
is set to 50.00i, PF25.00 or 25.00P, it runs from 0 to 24. With other frame rates, it runs from 0 to 29.
• When you are using slow & fast motion recording mode, you cannot select the [Free Run] running mode. 
Conversely, when you are using pre-recording mode, [Free Run] is set automatically and cannot be changed.
• When you mix drop frame and non-drop frame time codes, there might be a discontinuity in the time code at 
the point where the recording starts.
• As long as the built-in rechargeable lithium battery is charged and you selected the [Free Run] running mode, 
the time code continues to run even if you disconnect all other power sources. However, this is less accurate 
than when the camcorder is on.
• If you set an assignable button to [Time Code] (A107), you can press the button to open the [¤TC/UB 
Setup] > [Time Code] submenu. 
						

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Setting the User Bit
The user bit display can be selected from the date or the time of 
recording, or an identification code consisting of 8 characters in the 
hexadecimal system. There are sixteen possible characters: the numbers 
0 to 9 and the letters A to F. The camcorder can embed the user bit in 
your AVCHD clips and output it from the HDMI OUT terminal.
* The user bit cannot be embedded in MP4 clips.
1 Open the user bit [Type] submenu.
[¤TC/UB Setup] > [User Bit] > [Type]
2 Select the desired user bit type and then press the joystick.
• Select [Setting] to set your own identification code, [Time] to use the time as user bit, or [Date] to use the 
date as the user bit.
• If you selected [Time] or [Date], you do not need to perform the rest of the procedure. If you selected 
[Setting], continue the procedure to set the identification code.
3 Select [Set] and then press the joystick.
• The user bit setting screen appears with an orange selection frame on the leftmost digit.
• To reset the user bit to [00 00 00 00], select [Reset] instead.
4 Push the joystick up/down to select the first character and then press the joystick to move to the 
next digit.
• Change the rest of the digits in the same way.
• Press the CANCEL button to close the screen without setting the user bit.
5 Select [Set] and then press the joystick to close the screen.
NOTES
•User bit output: In   mode, when the frame rate is set to 23.98P, you can output the user bit as 2:3 
pulldown data by setting [¤TC/UB Setup] > [User Bit] > [Output Mode] to [Pulldown]. Operating modes:*[¤TC/UB Setup]
[User Bit]
[Type]
[Setting] 
						

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Recording Audio
Recording Audio
You can record audio using the monaural microphone (above the lens mount), built-in stereo microphone (on the 
handle unit)*, commercially available microphones (XLR terminal*, MIC terminal) or line input (XLR terminal*). 
Using the XLR terminals, you can select the audio input independently for channel 1 and channel 2.
When the bit rate for an AVCHD clip is set to [28 Mbps LPCM] or [24 Mbps LPCM], you can enjoy two-channel 
linear PCM audio recording with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz. LPCM audio playback is also available for clips 
recorded with those bit rates.
* Only available when the handle unit is attached to the camcorder.
Activating the Monaural Microphone
1 Open the [Monaural Mic] submenu.
[¡ Audio Setup] > [Audio Input] > [Monaural Mic]
2 Select [On] and then press the joystick.
Connecting an External Microphone or External Audio Input Source to the Camcorder
To each of the XLR terminals on the handle unit, you can attach commercially available microphones or analog 
line in sources with an XLR connector. To the MIC terminal, you can attach commercially available condenser 
microphones* with their own power supply and a ∅3.5 mm stereo mini-plug.
* For 50.00 Hz recordings, use commercially available microphones with a cable no longer than 3 m.
1 Loosen the microphone lock screw (
), open the microphone holder and insert the microphone ().
2 Tighten the lock screw and put the microphone cable through the microphone cable clamp under 
the microphone holder ().
Operating modes:
About the monaural microphone and built-in microphone
The monaural microphone allows you to add comments while 
shooting, which can be synchronized to the audio and video during 
editing. The monaural microphone can be activated when neither 
the handle unit nor an external microphone (for the MIC terminal) is 
connected to the camcorder. All sound recorded through the 
microphone will be in mono.
The built-in microphone refers to the stereo microphone on the 
handle unit. Settings related to the built-in microphone are explained 
in the following pages.Monaural microphone
Built-in microphone
[¡ Audio Setup]
[Audio Input]
[Monaural Mic]
[On] 
						

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3 Plug the microphone cable into the desired XLR terminal () or the MIC terminal ().
Switching to the Built-in Microphone or External 
Microphone (MIC Terminal)
To use the built-in microphone, make sure to attach the handle unit in 
advance.
Set the CH1/CH2 AUDIO IN switch to INT.
• Audio can be recorded using the built-in microphone or a 
microphone connected to the MIC terminal.
• If you connect a microphone to the MIC terminal while the AUDIO IN 
switch is set to INT, the camcorder will switch automatically from the 
built-in microphone to the external microphone. 
Adjusting the Audio Level for the Built-in Microphone 
and an External Microphone (MIC Terminal)
You can adjust the audio recording level of the built-in microphone or a microphone attached to the MIC terminal 
to auto or manual. The way to adjust the audio level depends on whether the handle unit is attached to the 
camcorder.
Microphone lock screwMicrophone 
cable clampXLR terminals
MIC terminal
CH1/CH2
AUDIO IN switches 
						

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Recording Audio
When the Handle Unit is Attached
With the handle unit attached, the audio level adjustment is done using 
the audio controls on the handle unit.
1 Select the audio level adjustment mode with the CH1 audio level 
switch.
•Automatic audio level adjustment: Set the CH1 audio level switch 
to A. You do not need to perform the rest of the procedure.
Manual audio level adjustment: Set the CH1 audio level switch to 
M. Continue the procedure to set the microphone's audio recording 
level.
2 Turn the CH1   dial to adjust the audio level.
• For reference, 0 corresponds to -G, 5 corresponds to 0 dB, and 
10 corresponds to +18 dB.
• As a guideline, adjust the audio recording level so that the audio level 
meter on the screen will go to the right of the -18 dB mark (one mark 
right of the -20 dB mark) only occasionally.
• Closing the protective cover will prevent the audio controls from being changed inadvertently.
When the Handle Unit is Not Attached
You can use an external microphone connected to the MIC terminal without attaching the handle unit. In such 
case, adjust the microphone's audio recording level using the menu.
1 Open the [MIC Mode] submenu.
[¡Audio Setup] > [Audio Input] > [MIC Mode]
2 Select [Automatic] or [Manual] and then press the joystick.
• If you selected [Automatic], you do not need to perform the rest of the 
procedure. If you selected [Manual], continue the procedure to set the 
microphone’s audio recording level.
3 Open the [MIC Level] screen.
[¡Audio Setup] > [Audio Input] > [MIC Level]
4 Push the joystick up/down to set the audio recording level and then 
press the joystick.
• For reference, 0 corresponds to -G, 50 corresponds to 0 dB, and 
99 corresponds to +18 dB.
NOTES
• We recommend using headphones when adjusting the audio level. If 
the input level is too high, audio may become distorted even if the audio 
level indicator shows an appropriate level.
• If you set an assignable button to [Audio Level] (A107), you can press 
the button to turn the onscreen audio level indicator on and off.
CH1
audio level 
switch CH1  dial
[¡ Audio Setup]
[Audio Input]
[MIC Mode]
[Automatic]
[¡ Audio Setup]
[Audio Input]
[MIC Level]
[50] 
						

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Configuring the Low-Cut Filter
Perform the procedure below to activate the low-cut filter for the built-in 
microphone or external microphone connected to the MIC terminal.
1 Open the [Int. Mic Low Cut] or [MIC Low Cut] submenu.
[¡Audio Setup] > [Audio Input] > [Int. Mic Low Cut] or [MIC Low 
Cut]
2 Select the desired option and then press the joystick.
Options
* Only for [Int. Mic Low Cut].
** Only for [MIC Low Cut].
Selecting the Built-in Microphone’s Sensitivity
1 Open the [Int. Mic Sensitivity] submenu.
[¡Audio Setup] > [Audio Input] > [Int. Mic Sensitivity]
2 Select the desired option and then press the joystick.
Options
Activating the Microphone Attenuator
If the audio level is too high and the sound sounds distorted when 
recording with the built-in microphone or an external microphone 
connected to the MIC terminal, activate the microphone attenuator 
(built-in microphone: 12 dB, external microphone (MIC terminal): 20 dB).
1 Open the [Int. Mic. Att.] or [MIC Att.] submenu.
[¡Audio Setup] > [Audio Input] > [Int. Mic Att.] or [MIC Att.]
2 Select [On] and then press the joystick.
[Off]: For recording audio under usual conditions.
[LC1]*: For recording mainly people’s voices.
[LC2]*, [On]**: For reducing the background sound of wind when recording outdoors in windy surroundings (for 
example, on a beach or close to buildings). Note that when you use this setting some low-frequency 
sounds may be suppressed along with the sound of wind.
[Normal]: For recording audio under usual conditions.
[High]: For recording audio at a higher volume (+6 dB).
[¡Audio Setup]
[
Audio Input]
[Int. Mic Low Cut]
[MIC Low Cut]
[Off]
[¡Audio Setup]
[
Audio Input]
[Int. Mic Sensitivity]
[Normal]
[¡Audio Setup]
[
Audio Input]
[Int. Mic Att.]
[MIC Att.]
[Off] 
						

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Recording Audio
Using Audio Input from the XLR Terminals
Using the XLR terminals CH1 and CH2, you can record audio independently to the two audio channels from a 
microphone or analog audio input source.
Switching Between Microphone and Line Input
1 Set the AUDIO IN switch of the desired channel to EXT.
2 Set the XLR terminal switch of the desired channel to LINE or 
MIC.
• To supply a microphone with phantom power, set the 
switch to MIC+48V instead. Make sure to connect the 
microphone first, before turning the phantom power on. 
Keep the microphone connected when turning off the 
phantom power.
Selecting the Recording Channel
You can select to which channel the camcorder will record audio.
1 Open the [XLR Rec Channel] submenu.
[¡Audio Setup] > [Audio Input] > [XLR Rec Channel]
2 Select the desired option and then press the joystick.
Options
IMPORTANT
• When connecting a microphone or device that does not support phantom power, make sure to set the XLR 
terminal switch to MIC or LINE, respectively. If you set the switch to MIC+48V, the microphone or device may 
be damaged.
[CH1]: Records audio to each channel separately. Audio input 
into CH1 is recorded to channel 1, while audio input into 
CH2 is recorded to channel 2.
[CH1/CH2]: Audio input into CH1 is recorded to both channels. Audio 
input into CH2 will not be recorded.
CH1/CH2
 
dials
CH1/CH2 
audio level 
switches
XLR  terminal 
switches
CH1/CH2
AUDIO IN 
switches
[¡Audio Setup]
[
Audio Input]
[XLR Rec Channel]
[CH1] 
						

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Adjusting the Audio Level for the XLR Terminals
You can set the audio recording level for audio input from the XLR terminals to automatic or manual 
independently for each channel.
Automatic Audio Level Adjustment
Set the audio level switch of the desired channel to A (automatic) to let 
the camcorder automatically adjust that channel’s audio level.
NOTES
• When both CH1 and CH2 are set to the same audio input (external 
microphone or external line input), if the audio level is set to automatic, 
you can use the [¡Audio Setup] > [Audio Input] > [XLR ALC Link] 
setting to link the audio level adjustment of both channels.
Manual Audio Level Adjustment
You can set the audio level for each channel manually from -G 
to 18 dB.
1 Set the audio level switch of the desired channel to M.
2 Turn the corresponding   dial to adjust the audio level.
• For reference, 0 corresponds to -G, 5 corresponds to 
0 dB, and 10 corresponds to +18 dB.
• As a guideline, adjust the audio recording level so that the 
audio level meter on the screen will go to the right of the 
-18 dB mark (one mark right of the -20 dB mark) only 
occasionally.
• Closing the protective cover will prevent the audio controls 
from being changed inadvertently.
NOTES
• If at least one of the channels is set to manual audio level adjustment, you can also activate the audio peak 
limiter to prevent audio distortions. When activated, the audio peak limiter will limit the amplitude of audio input 
signals when they exceed -6 dBFS. Use the [¡Audio Setup] > [Audio Input] > [XLR Limiter] setting.
• We recommend using headphones when adjusting the audio level. If the input level is too high, audio may 
become distorted even if the audio level indicator shows an appropriate level.
• If you set an assignable button to [Audio Level] (A107), you can press the button to turn the onscreen audio 
level indicator on and off.
CH1/CH2 
audio level switches
CH1/CH2 
audio level 
switches CH1/CH2
 dials