Canon cinema EOS C300 PL User Manual

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[Set Clock][Date/Time]–ÜÜ
27[Date Format][YMD], [YMD/24H], [MDY], [MDY/24H], 
[DMY], [DMY/24H]2ÜÜ
[WFM (LCD)]1[Setting][WFM], [VS], [Edge Mon.], [Off]Ü–99[WFM], [VS], [Off] –Ü
[Waveform Monitor][Line] , [Line+Spot], [Field], [RGB], [YPbPr]ÜÜ99  [Gain][1x], [2x]ÜÜ
[Vectorscope][Spot],  [Normal]  ÜÜ100  [Gain][1x], [5x]ÜÜ
[Edge Monitor][Type 1] , [Type 2]Ü–100  [Gain][Off], 1 to 15  (12)Ü–
[Language !][Deutsch],  [English], [Español], [Français], 
[Italiano], [Polski], [ ], [] , 
[], [ ]
ÜÜ28
[REMOTE Term.][RC-V100], [Standard]ÜÜ49
[Assign Button]1[1] to [15]See footnote 3 Ü–111[1] to [9]–Ü
[Tally Lamp][On] , [Off]Ü––
[Media Access LED][On], [Off]ÜÜ–
[Fan][On],  [Automatic]  Ü –58
[Genlock Adjust.]-1023 to +1023  (000)Ü––
[24.00P]1[On], [Off]ÜÜ59
[NTSC/PAL]1[NTSC] , [PAL]2ÜÜ59
[Relay Rec][On], [Off]Ü–46
[Double Slot Rec][On],  [Off]Ü–47
[Bit Rate/Resolution][50 Mbps 1920x1080], [50 Mbps 1280x720], 
[35 Mbps 1920x1080], [35 Mbps 1440x1080], 
[35 Mbps 1280x720], [25 Mbps 1440x1080]
Ü–59
[Frame Rate]When [NTSC/PAL] is set to [NTSC]:
 
 [59.94i], [59.94P], [29.97P], [23.98P]
When [NTSC/PAL] is set to [PAL]:
  [50.00i], [50.00P], [25.00P]
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[Special Rec][Interval Rec], [Frame Rec], [Pre Rec], 
[Slow & Fast Motion],  [Off]Ü–106
[Interval Rec][Interval][1 sec] to [10 sec], [15 sec], [20 sec], 
[30 sec], [40 sec], [50 sec], 
[1 min] to [10 min]
Ü–
106[Rec Frames]When [24.00P] is set to [On] or [Frame Rate] 
is set to [23.98P], [29.97P] or [59.94i]:
  1 , 3, 6, 9
When [Frame Rate] is set to [25.00P], 
[50.00i], [50.00P] or [59.94P]:
  2 , 6, 12
Ü–
[Frame Rec][Rec Frames]When [24.00P] is set to [On] or [Frame Rate] 
is set to [23.98P], [29.97P] or [59.94i]:
  1, 3, 6, 9
When [Frame Rate] is set to [25.00P], 
[50.00i], [50.00P] or [59.94P]:
  2 , 6, 12
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[Slow & Fast Motion] [S&F Frame Rate]When [24.00P] is set to [On] or [NTSC/PAL] is 
set to [NTSC]:1 to 30 (fps)  (30) if [Bit Rate/Resolution] is 
set to an option with 1080 vertical resolution
1 to 60 (fps)  (30) if [Bit Rate/Resolution] is 
set to an option with 720 vertical resolution
When [NTSC/PAL] is set to [PAL]:
1 to 25 (fps)  (25) if [Bit Rate/Resolution] is 
set to an option with 1080 vertical resolution
1 to 50 (fps)  (25) if [Bit Rate/Resolution] is 
set to an option with 720 vertical resolution
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[Clips][Title Prefix] Two characters, each:
[A]  to [Z], [0] to [9] ( [AA])Ü––
[Number setting][Set], [Reset]Ü––
[Delete Last Clip][Cancel], [OK]Ü––
[Copy All Clips]4[Cancel], [OK]–Ü133
[Copy  $ Clips]5[Cancel], [OK]–Ü134
[Delete All Clips]4[Cancel], [OK]–Ü134
[Delete All  $ Marks]5[Cancel], [OK]–Ü133
[Rec Review][Entire Clip] , [Last 4 sec]Ü–105
[Set Metadata][Setting][Remote], [SD Card]
Ü–
96[User Memo][Off], list of user memo files available on the 
SD card
[Country Code]Letters A to Z, numbers 0 to 9, plus sign (+), 
minus sign (-), colon (:), space
–[Organization]
[User Code]
[SDI Rec Command][On], [Off]Ü––
[Photo Numbering]1[Reset],  [Continu.]ÜÜ153
[Delete All Photos]6[Cancel], [OK]–Ü151
[Add / File][To Clip][On] , [Off]Ü–117[To Photo][On], [Off]
[Custom Function][Shockless WB][On],  [Off]
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#  [AE Response][Fast],  [Normal], [Slow]
[Control Dial]# [Iris] , [ISO/Gain], [Off]
$  [ISO/Gain], [Off]
[Grip Ctrl Dial]
[Control Dial Dir.][Reverse],  [Normal]
[Grip Ctrl Dial Dir.]
[SELECT Dial Dir.][Reverse], [Normal]
[Retract Lens][On], [Off]
[F. Assist. B&W][Both], [Magnify], [Peaking],  [Off]
[Scan Reverse Rec][Both], [Vertical], [Horizontal],  [Off]
[Character Rec][On], [Off]
[C  START/STOP][On],  [Off]
[Reset Hour Meter][Cancel], [OK]ÜÜ–
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1Not available in the [Photos] index screen.2The default value depends on the country/region or purchase.3Setting options for [Assign Button]: [(NONE)], [ONE-SHOT AF]*, [PUSH AUTO IRIS]*, [Iris Mode]*, [Iris +]*, [Iris -]*, [ND +], [ND -], 
[AE Shift +]*, [AE Shift -]*, [Backlight]*, [Spotlight]*, [PEAKIN G], [ZEBRA], [WFM], [EDGE MON.], [MAGN.], [Color Bars], [Markers], 
[LCD Setup], [VF Setup], [LCD/VF B&W], [Onscreen Display], [Add Shot Mark 1], [Add Shot Mark 2], [Add  $ Mark], [Add  % 
Mark], [Time Code], [Time Code Hold], [Headphone +], [Headphon e -], [Audio Output CH], [Audio Level], [Photo], [FUNC.], 
[FUNC. Shutter], [FUNC. ISO/Gain], [FUNC. WB], [My Menu],  [Initialize Media], [LENS EXCHANGE], [User Setting (NONE)].
* - #  only.
The default settings are as follows. [1]: [MAGN.], [2]: [PEAKING ], [3]: [ZEBRA], [4]: [WFM], [5]: [Headphone +], [6]: [Headphone -], 
[7]: [MAGN.], [8]: [WFM], [9]: [EDGE MON.], [10] to [15]: [(NONE)].
4Available in the clip index screen only.5Available in the clip index screen and [ $ Mark] index screen only.6Available in the [Photos] index screen only.7Available only when the optional WFT-E6 Wireless File Transmitter is attached to the camcorder.8Available only when the optional GP-E1 GPS Receiver is attached to the camcorder.
[Reset]:  Reset various camcorder settings.
[All Settings]: Resets all the camcorder’s settings  to default settings, except for the hour meter.
[Camera Settings]: Resets the white balance, iris ( # only), ISO speed, gain, shutter speed, 
[ ~ Camera Setup] settings and custom pi cture settings to default settings.
[Assignable Buttons]: Resets the assignable buttons to default settings.
  [Tally Lamp]:  Allows you to set whether the tally lamp illuminates while the camcorder is recording.
[Media Access LED]:  Allows you to set whether the CF card ac cess indicators or the SD card access indicator 
illuminates while the camcorder is  accessing a CF card or SD card.
[Genlock Adjust.]:  The phase difference between the external Genlock signal and the camcorder is initially set to 
0. This function allows you to adjust it within the range of approx. ±0.4 H (-1023 to 1023). When setting to 1000 
or more or -1000 or less, set the first field to 10 or -10, respectively.
[Clips] settings
[Title Prefix]:  Determines the first 2 characters of the clip  name. Combined with the [Number Setting] setting, 
this constitutes the 6-character clip name.
[Number Setting]:  Determines the last 4 digits of the clip name. Combined with the [Title Prefix] setting, this 
constitutes the 6-character clip name. Select [Set] to a ssign a desired number to the first clip you record or 
select [Reset] to reset the number to [0001].
The numerals increase every time a clip is recorded.
[Delete Last Clip]:  Deletes the last clip you recorded. This setting option will not appear if you turned the 
camcorder off since recording the last clip.
[Country Code]:  This identifier is the country code defined by ISO-3166-1 and is to be entered starting from the left.
[Wi-Fi Remote]7[Set Up New]For details refer to “WFT-E6 Wireless File 
Transmitter - Guide for Canon Camcorders” 
(PDF file).
Ü––
[Select]
[Edit]
[Camera Settings]
[Select User]
[User Setting]
[GPS]8[Setting][On], [Off]Ü–103[Auto Time Setting][On], [Off]Ü–
[Initialize Media][CF A][Cancel], [OK]ÜÜ45[CF B]
[SD Card][Complete], [Quick]ÜÜ
# [Lens Firmware]–Ü–35
[Firmware]–Ü––
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[Organization]: This identifier represents the organization th at owns or operates the camcorder and can be 
obtained by registering with the SMPTE  Registration Authority. If the organization is not registered, enter [0000].
[User Code]:  This identifier designates th e user. Leave this blank if [Org anization] is set to [0000].
[SDI Rec Command]:  When you connect the camcorder to another  device using the HD/SD SDI terminal, if you 
start or stop recording with th e camcorder, the other device will also start or stop recording.
[Reset Hour Meter]:  The camcorder has two “hour meters” – the first keeps track of total operation time and the 
second keeps track of operation time since the last time  the second hour meter was reset with this function. 
[Firmware]:  You can verify the current version of the camcorder’s firmware. This menu option is usually unavailable.
[  My Menu] (  mode only)
Menu itemSubmenuSetting optionsA
[Edit][Register][Cancel], [OK]30
[Move][Cancel], [OK]
[Delete][Cancel], [OK]
[Reset All] [Cancel], [OK] 
						

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Displaying the Status Screens
You can use the status screens to check the camcorder’s various recording- and playback-related settings. You 
can also output the status sc reens on an external monitor.
1  Press the STATUS button.
• The status screen most recently displayed will appear unless you 
turned off the camcorder or chan ged the operating mode. In such 
case, the [Camera] status screen appears in   mode and the 
[Assign Button 1/2] status screen appears in   mode.
2 Push the joystick up/down or use the SELECT dial to scroll  through the status screens.
3 When you are finished, press the STATUS button again to exit  the status screens.
• Alternatively, you can press the MENU or CUSTOM PICTURE  button. Doing so will exit the status screen and open the respective menu.
,
1#  only.2Does not appear in the [Photos] index screen.3These screens appear only after a custom picture file has been selected.4This screen appears only when an optional GP-E1 GPS Receiver is attached to the camcorder.5These screens appear only when the optional WFT-E6 Wireless File Transmitter is attached to the camcorder and an active 
access point has been activated with the [ w Other Functions]  > [Wi-Fi Remote] setting.
Operating modes:
Status screenDescriptionA
[Camera]Displays settings related to recording, such as ISO speed/gain, iris1 
and shutter speed increments, peripheral illumination correction1 and 
attached lens model information1.
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[Assign Button 1/2], 
[Assign Button 2/2]Allows you to verify the current  function of each assignable button.ÜÜ2166
[Audio]Displays settings related to audio.ÜÜ167
[Media]Displays information about the recording media.ÜÜ167
[Video]Displays the settings for the video terminals and which special 
recording mode is in effect.ÜÜ168
[Metadata 1/2], [Metadata 2/2]Displays the user memo and other metadata that will be recorded 
with clips.Ü–168
[Battery/Hour Meter]Allows you to check the remaining  battery time, battery life and how 
long the camcorder has been in operation.ÜÜ169
[ /  Data 1/3], [ / Data 2/3], 
[ /  Data 3/3]3Displays the settings for the custom picture file that will be 
embedded into clips. Ü–169, 
170
[GPS Information Display]4Displays GPS information.Ü–171
[Wi-Fi Remote 1/4] to 
[Wi-Fi Remote 4/4]5Displays settings related to the configuration of the optional WFT-E6 
Wireless File Transmitter and the  Wi-Fi network setup. For more 
details, download the “WFT-E6 Wireless File Transmitter - Guide for 
Canon Camcorders” (PDF file) from  your local Canon Web site and 
follow the instructions to complete the necessary setup.
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[Camera] Status Screen ( mode only)
[Assign Button 1/2], [Assign Button 2/2] Status Screen
* Assignable buttons 10 to 15 do not appear in   mode.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1 ISO speed/Gain increment (A 65)
2 #  Iris mode ( A69)
3 #  Iris increment ( A69)
4 Shutter speed increment ( A63)  5
#  Correction for peripheral illumination 
( A 34)
6 #  AF mode ( A77)
7 #  Flicker reduction ( A64)
8 #  Lens model name info ( A32)
1
1
1 Assignable buttons 1 to 15* (A111) 
						

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[Audio] Status Screen
[Media] Status Screen
NOTES
• Depending on the recording media, the total space di splayed on the screen may differ from the nominal 
capacity listed on the CF card or SD card.
1 8
9
10
7
3 2
4
5
6
7
In  mode
In  mode
1 XLR terminal recording channel (A92)
2 Microphone sensitivity (XLR terminal) ( A93)
3 Audio peak limiter ( A93, 94)
4 Microphone mode (MIC terminal) ( A94)
5 Microphone recording level (MIC terminal) ( A94) 6 Microphone attenuator (MIC terminal) (
A95)
7 Headphone volume ( A129)
8 Linking recording levels of XLR terminals ( A93)
9 Microphone attenuator (XLR terminal) ( A94)
10 Audio reference signal ( A98)
1
6 4
7
8 5
9
10
11
2
3
1CF card A
2CF card B
3 SD card
4 Total space on CF card A
5 Used space on CF card A
6 Available recording time on CF card A 7 Approximate used space on CF card A
8 Total space on SD card
9 Used space on SD card
10 Available number of shots on SD card
11 Approximate used space on SD card 
						

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[Video] Status Screen
[Metadata 1/2] Status Screen 
( mode only)
[Metadata 2/2] Status Screen ( mode only)
16
7 5
8
9
2
3
4
1 HDMI OUT terminal status
2 HD/SD SDI terminal output setting (
A141)
3 Superimposing onscreen displays to HD output  (A 142)
4 SD output setting ( A142)
5 SYNC OUT terminal output status ( A141) 6 Superimposing onscreen displays to SD output 
(A 142)
7 Special recording mode ( A106)
8 Number of frames for interval recording mode  (A 106) or frame recording mode ( A107)
9 Interval length for interval recording mode  (A 106)
1
3
2
5
4
1 User memo file name ( A96)
2 Clip title
3 Camera operator 4 Filming location
5 Clip description
1
3
2
1Country code (
A163)
2 Organization code 3User code 
						

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[Battery/Hour Meter] Status Screen
[/  Data 1/3] Status Screen 
( mode only)
1
2
3
4
5
1 Remaining recording time
2 Remaining recording time indicator
3 Battery life indicator 4 Total operation time (
A164)
5 Operation time since using [Reset Hour Meter]  (A 164)
1
3
2
5
6
7
8 9
4
1 Custom picture file name (
A114)
2Gamma ( A117)
3 Master pedestal ( A118)
4 Master black RGB levels ( A118)
5 Black gamma settings (level, range and point)  (A 118)
6 Knee settings (slope, point and saturation)  (A 119) 7 Skin detail settings (hue, chroma, area and Y 
level) ( A120)
8 Selective NR settings (hue, chroma, area and Y 
level) ( A121)
9Low key saturation ( A119) 
						

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[/  Data 2/3] Status Screen ( mode only)
[/  Data 3/3] Status Screen ( mode only)
1
3
2
5
6
7
4
1 Sharpness settings (level, horizontal detail 
frequency, horizontal/vertical detail balance, and 
limit) ( A119)
2 Sharpness settings (select, knee aperture gain  and slope) ( A119)
3 Level depend settings (level, slope and offset) 
(A 120) 4 Coring settings (level, offset, curve and depth) 
(A 119)
5Noise reduction ( A120)
6 Color matrix settings  (select, gain and phase) 
( A 121)
7 Color matrix settings ( A121)
1
3
2
5
6 7
8
4
1 White balance RGB gain (
A121)
2 Color correction ( A121)
3 Area A settings (phase, chroma, area and Y level)  (A 121)
4 Area A revision settings (level and phase) 
(A 121) 5 Area B settings (phase, chroma, area and Y level) 
(A 121)
6 Area B revision settings (level and phase)  (A 121)
7 Setup level and press ( A122)
8 Clip at 100% ( A122)