Canon cinema EOS C500 PL User Manual

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Customization
Assignable Buttons
The camera allows you to assign various functions to 15 buttons*. By assigning often-used functions, you can 
quickly access them with a single press of a button. Some  assignable buttons are located on the monitor unit so 
their availability depends on the camera configuration used.
* In   mode, only assignable buttons 1 to 9 are available.
Changing the Assigned Function
1 Open the [Assign Button] submenu.
[ w Other Functions]  > [Assign Button]
2 Select the button to change and then press SET.
• A list of available functions appears.
• The quick reference to the right shows the default settings for each 
assignable button. Also, the label on the camera for assignable 
buttons 1 to 9 indicates the default setting*. By default, buttons 10 to 
15 have no assignable function set.
* Assignable button 7 is usable only when you attach the grip unit of the C300 / C300 PL or C100.
3 Select the desired function and then press SET.
• If you selected [User Setting (NONE)], the menu will change from 
orange to blue to indicate you are selecting a menu setting to register. 
Continue the procedure to register a menu setting. Otherwise, you do 
not need to perform the rest of the procedure.
4 Navigate the menus to find the menu setting you want to register and then press SET.
• The selected menu setting will be registered to the customizable slot and to the assignable button. 
• The name of the selected menu setting will be listed instead of [User Setting (NONE)] and the customizable slot will be marked by a  ¥.
Operating modes:
[
w Other Functions]
[Assign Button]
[1  MAGN.]
[2  PEAKING]
[3  ZEBRA]
[4  WFM]
[5  LENS EXCHANGE]
[6  LUT]
[7  MAGN.] 
[8  WFM]
[9  EDGE MON.]
[10-15  (NONE)] 
						

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NOTES
• You can check the two [Assign  Button] status screens (A180) to see what functions are set for the 
assignable buttons.
• You can reset only the functions assigned to the assi gnable buttons, without affecting other camera settings, 
with the [ w Other Functions]  >[Reset]  > [Assignable Buttons] function. All the assignable buttons will return 
to their default function.
Using an Assignable Button
After you assign a function to one of the buttons, press  the button to activate the function. For some functions, 
an options menu may appear. In such case, se lect the desired option and then press SET.
Assignable FunctionsFunctions can be set separately in   mode and    mode. Refer to the following table for assignable 
functions and available modes.
Function nameDescriptionA
[ND +]Cycles through the ND filter settings in order (progressively darker).Ü–73
[ND -]Cycles through the ND filter settings in  reverse order (progressively brighter).Ü–73
[PEAKING]Turns peaking on/off.Ü–80
[ZEBRA]Turns zebra patterns on/off.Ü–83
[WFM]Activates video scopes in the following sequence:
Waveform monitor J Vectorscope  J OffÜÜ100
[EDGE MON.]Turns the edge monitor on/off.Ü–100
[MAGN.]Turns magnification on/off.Ü–80
[Color Bars]Turns color bars on/off.Ü–99
[Markers]Turns onscreen markers on/off.Ü–82
[LCD Setup]Opens the [LCD Setup] submenu.ÜÜ38
[VF Setup]Opens the [VF Setup] submenu.ÜÜ38
[LCD/VF B&W]Turns the B&W mode of the LCD and viewfinder on/off.ÜÜ38
[View Assist.]Turns view assistance on/off.Ü–58
[LUT]Turns the LUT from the MON. terminals and HD/SD SDI terminals on/off.Ü–148
[Resize MON. 
Output]Switches the resizing method of the MON. 1 terminal output in the following sequence:
Letterbox  J Squeeze  J Side CropÜ–147
[Resize MXF 
Output]Switches the resizing method of MXF clips in the following sequence:
Letterbox  J Squeeze  J Side CropÜ–63
[Onscreen Display]Turns on/off the inclusion of onscreen displays on video output from the HD/SD SDI 
terminal, HDMI OUT terminal and SYNC OUT terminal (both HD and SD video output).ÜÜ151
[Add Shot Mark 1]Adds an   mark to the clip.ÜÜ102
[Add Shot Mark 2]Adds an  # mark to the clip.ÜÜ102
[Add  $ Mark]Adds an  $ mark to the clip.ÜÜ134
[Add  % Mark]Adds a %  mark to the clip.ÜÜ134
[Time Code]Displays the [Time Code] submenu.Ü–84
[Time Code Hold]*Puts the time code display on hold or resumes it.ÜÜ85
[Headphone +]Increases the headphone volume.ÜÜ131
[Headphone -]Reduces the headphone volume.ÜÜ131
[Audio Output CH]Switches the audio channel for audio output from the  × terminal.ÜÜ131
[Audio Level]Turns the audio level meter on/off.ÜÜ94, 95 
						

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* Function can be used only by assigning it to a button.
[Photo]*Records a photo.ÜÜ159
[FUNC.]Enters the direct setting mode, replicating the function of the camera’s FUNC. button.Ü–66
[FUNC. Shutter]Enters the direct setting mode with the shutter speed highlighted and ready to be 
adjusted.Ü–68
[FUNC. ISO/Gain]Enters the direct setting mode with the ISO speed or gain value highlighted and ready 
to be adjusted.Ü–70
[FUNC. WB]Enters the direct setting mode with the white balance highlighted and ready to be 
adjusted.Ü–76
[S&F Frame Rate]*Allows you to set the shooting frame rate during slow & fast recording mode.Ü–109
[My Menu]Opens the [My Menu] customized submenu.Ü–30
[Initialize Media]Opens the [Initialize Media] submenu.ÜÜ45
[LENS EXCHANGE]*Turns the lens exchange mode on/off.Ü–34
[User Setting 
(NONE)]*Customizable slot. Assign to the button any menu setting you would like to register.ÜÜ–
Function nameDescriptionA 
						

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Custom Picture Settings
You can preset a number of picture-related settings (A117) for clips recorded on a CF card or video output 
from the various terminals (except the 3G-SDI terminals and MON. terminals). After changing individual settings 
to your preference, you can save the whole set in the camera or SD card as a custom picture file. You can then 
load the file at a later date to change the current sett ings to the preset levels you selected. You can even add 
custom picture settings to MXF clips recorded on a CF card or photos recorded on an SD card.
You can save up to 9 different custom picture files on  the camera and up to 20 custom picture files on an SD 
card. Custom picture files can be copied  between the camera and recording media.
Custom picture files created with this camera are co mpatible only with other C500 and C500 PL cameras.
Selecting Custom Picture Files
Select a custom picture file to  apply its settings to your 
recordings or to edit, rename, protect, or transfer it.
1 If necessary, set [ / CINEMA Locked] to [Off] ( A58).
2 Press the CUSTOM PICTURE button.
• The custom picture menu app ears. The currently selected 
file appears next to the  - icon or [Off] if no file is selected.
• When an optional RC-V100 Remote Controller is  connected to the camera, you can display the custom 
picture menu with the CUSTOM PICT. button.
3 Select the desired file and then press SET.
• Select [Off] to record without applying any custom picture settings.
• To apply the custom picture settings of the selected file , continue to step 4. To perform other operations on 
the selected file (edit settings, copy, protect, etc.), co ntinue instead with the one of the procedures in the 
following pages.
4 Press the CUSTOM PICTURE button to exit the custom picture menu.
• The selected custom picture file’s settings will be applied.  / (camera) or  . (SD card) and the custom 
picture file’s number will appear on the left of the screen.
NOTES
• About changing custom picture related settings using the optional RC-V100 Remote Controller - If a protected custom picture file or no cust om picture file is selected on the camera ([-/ Select File] is 
set to [Off]) custom picture related settings cannot be changed using the remote controller.
- While the remote controller is co nnected to the camera, custom pict ure files on the SD card ([SD1] to 
[SD20]) cannot be used. If you conn ect the remote controller while a cust om picture file on the SD card was 
selected, the custom picture file will change automatically to [Off] (recording without custom picture 
settings). To use the settings of a cust om picture file saved on the SD card, copy the file in advance from the 
SD card to an open file slot in the camera ( A116).
- Adjusting custom picture related settings using the remote controller will change the settings registered  under the currently selected custom pict ure file. If you want to keep an important custom picture file, copy it 
in advance to the SD card or select in advance  a custom picture file you do not mind changing.
Operating modes: 
						

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Editing a Custom Picture File’s Settings
1 After selecting a file, select [,/ Edit File] and then press SET.
2 Select a setting and then press SET.
3 Change the setting to the desired level and then press SET.
•Refer to Available Custom Picture Settings ( A 117) for details on the various settings.
• Repeat steps 2 and 3 for other settings, as necessary.
• The new custom picture settings will be applied.  / (camera) or  . (SD card) and the custom picture file’s 
number will appear on the left of the screen.
Resetting the current file’s settings to default values
1 Select [Reset] and then press SET.
2 Select the default values and then press SET.  • Select [NEUTRAL] to reset to neutral default values (equ ivalent to not using custom picture settings at all) or 
[CINEMA] or [EOS Std.] if you want to replicate these preset settings, for example as a starting point to edit 
them further.
3 Select [OK] and then press SET.
Renaming Custom Picture Files
1 After selecting a file, open the [Rename] submenu.
[ ,/Edit File] >  [Rename]
• A screen appears that displays the  current file name with an orange 
selection frame on the first character.
2 Select an alphanumeric character or symbol then move ( Ð) to the next field.
• Change the rest of the name in the same way.
3 Select [Set] and then press SET.
4 Press the CUSTOM PICTURE button to exit the custom picture menu.
Protecting Custom Picture Files
Protecting a custom picture file  prevents its settings from being 
accidentally changed.
Preset Custom Picture Files
By default, the custom picture files in file slots  [C8] and [C9] in the camera are protected. Remove the 
protection ( A115) to edit the file. The following describes when to use the preset files.
[C8: CINEMA]: Uses the Canon Log gamma and color  matrix for an outstanding dynamic range and an 
image suitable for processing in post-production.
[C9: EOS Std.]: Reproduces the image quality and look  (high contrast, vibrant colors) of an EOS digital SLR 
camera with its picture style set to [Standard].
[,
/Edit File]
[Rename]
[ ,/Edit File]
[Protect] 
						

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1 After selecting a file, open the [Protect] submenu.
[,/Edit File] >  [Protect]
2 Select [Protect] and then press SET.
• In the custom picture menu,  i will appear next to the file name.
• To remove protection settings, select [Unprotect] instead.
3Press the CUSTOM PICTURE button to exit the custom picture menu.
Transferring Custom Picture Files
You can transfer custom picture files  between the camera and SD card. When  the selected custom picture file is 
in the camera, use [Copy To  *] or [Load From  *] depending on the operation you wish to perform. Similarly, 
when the selected custom picture  file is on an SD card, use [Copy To Cam.] or [Load From Cam].
Copying a File from the Camera to an SD Card
1 After selecting a file in th e camera, open the [Copy To  *] submenu.
[ +/ Transfer File]  > [Copy To  *]
2 Select the file slot on the SD card und er which to save the file and then 
press SET.
• If there are available slots, you can select [New F ile] to save the file in the first available slot.
3 Select [OK] and then press SET. • The currently selected file will be copied to the selected  slot on the SD card, overwriting the file in that slot. 
When the confirmation screen appears, press SET.
4 Press the CUSTOM PICTURE button to exit the custom picture menu.
Replacing a File in the Camera with a File on an SD Card
1 After selecting a file in the camera to replace, open the [Load From *] 
submenu.
[ +/ Transfer File]  > [Load From  *]
2 Select the file to transfer to  the camera and then press SET.
3 Select [OK] and then press SET. • The file in the camera will be overwritten by the one on the SD card. When the confirmation screen appears,  press SET.
4 Press the CUSTOM PICTURE button to exit the custom picture menu.
Copying a File from an SD Card to the Camera
1 After selecting a file on the SD card, open the [Copy To Cam.]  submenu.
[+/ Transfer File]  > [Copy To Cam.]
2 Select the file slot under which to save the file and then press SET.
3 Select [OK] and then press SET. • The currently selected file will be copied to the selected slot on the camera, overwriting the file in that slot.  When the confirmation screen appears, press SET.
4 Press the CUSTOM PICTURE button to exit the custom picture menu. [
+/ Transfer File]
[Copy To  *]
[+/ Transfer File]
[Load From * ]
[+/ Transfer File]
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Replacing a File on an SD Card with a File in the Camera
1 After selecting a file on the SD card to replace, open the [Load From Cam.] submenu.
[+/ Transfer File]  > [Load From Cam.]
2 Select the file to transfer to the SD card and then press SET.
3 Select [OK] and then press SET. • The file on the SD card will be overwritten by the one on the camera. When the confirmation screen appears, press SET.
4 Press the CUSTOM PICTURE button to exit the custom picture menu.
NOTES
• You can also copy a custom picture file  embedded in an MXF clip to the camera ( A136).
Embedding Custom Picture Settings in a Recording
By default, when you record an MXF clip or take a photo with custom 
picture settings applied to it, the custom picture file used to record it is 
embedded in the image file. Later, those embedded settings in the MXF 
clip or photo can be copied to the camera ( A164) and be applied to 
future recordings. You may find that embedding custom picture settings in 
a recording helps you keep track of them, such as verifying what settings 
were used for a particular recording.
1 Open the [Add  /File] submenu.
[w Other Functions]  > [Add /File]
2 Select [To Clip] or [To Photo] and then press SET.
• Selecting [To Clip] will embed the custom picture file in a clip, while selecting [To Photo] will embed the file in 
a photo.
3 Select [On] or [Off] and then press SET.
Available Custom Picture Settings
The following are the available settings.  Even if no custom picture file is selected, the default settings are still 
applied to the picture.
[Gamma]
The gamma curve changes the overall look of the image. (Default: [Normal 1]).
[Normal 1] to [Normal 4]: These settings are suitable for viewing the image on a TV monitor. Highlights in  [Normal 2] are brighter than those of [Normal 1]. Dark tones in the lower part of the 
gamma curve for [Normal 3] (ITU-R BT. 709 standard) and [Normal 4] are more 
pronounced than those of [Normal 2].
[Cine 1] or [Cine 2]: Use [Cine 1]  for a gamma curve that results in a picture with a cinema-like feel and 
cinema-like tones. [Cine 2] has softer contrast s than does [Cine 1] but is also suitable 
for creating a cinema-like picture.
[Canon Log]: Applies a logarithmic gamma curve fo r outstanding dynamic range. Requires image 
processing in post-production. [
+/ Transfer File]
[Load From Cam.]
[ w Other Functions]
[Add  /File]
[To Clip] …   [On]
[To Photo] …   [On] 
						

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[EOS Std.]:This gamma curve approximates the look of an EOS digital SLR camera when the 
picture style is set to [Standard] (high contrast, vibrant colors).
[Black]
Controls the black level and color cast of blacks.
[Master Pedestal]
The master pedestal increases or decreases the black level. Higher settings will make dark areas brighter but 
decrease contrast. This setting can be ad justed from -50 to 50. (Default: ±0)
[Master Black]
Corrects color cast in blacks.
[Red]:   -50 to  50 (Default: ±0)
[Green]: -50 to 50 (Default: ±0)
[Blue]:  -50 to 50 (Default: ±0)
[Black Gamma]
Controls the lower part of the gamma  curve (dark areas of the image). This setting is not available when [Gamma] 
is set to [Canon Log].
[Level]:  Raises or lowers the lower part of the gamma  curve. This setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50. 
(Default: ±0)
[Range]: Selects the range in which dark areas are affe cted. This setting can be adjusted from -5 to 50. 
(Default: ±0)
[Point]:  Determines the shape of the lo wer part of the gamma curve. This setting can be adjusted from -1 to 50. 
(Default: ±0)
Normal 1
Canon Log
Input
Output
Canon log
Cine 1
Cine 2
Normal 4
Normal 2/3/4
Normal 3
Normal 1/2
Input
Output
Gamma
Input
Output
Point
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[Low Key Satur.]
Adjusts color saturation in dark areas.
[Enable]: Activates/deactivates the setting. (Default: [Off])
[Level]: Specifies how saturated colors are in dark ar eas. This setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50. 
(Default: ±0)
[Knee]
Controls the upper part of the gamma curve (highlights of the image). By compressing the highlights, you can 
prevent parts of the image from being overexposed. This  is not available when [Gamma] is set to [Cine 1], 
[Cine 2], [Canon Log] or [EOS Std.].
[Enable]:  Activates/deactivates the setting. (Default: [On])
[Slope]:  Determines the slope of the gamma curve abov e the knee point. This setting can be adjusted from 
-35 to 50. (Default: ±0)
[Point]:  Sets the knee point of the gamma curve. This  setting can be adjusted from 50 to 109. (Default: 95)
[Saturation]: Adjusts color saturation in highlights. This  setting can be adjusted from -10 to 10. (Default: ±0)
[Sharpness]
Sets the sharpness of the ou tput and recording signal.
[Level]: Sets the sharpness level. This setting  can be adjusted from -10 to 50. (Default: ±0)
[H Detail Freq.]:  Sets the center frequency of horizo ntal sharpness. Setting higher values increases the 
frequency, which, in turn, increases the sharpness. This setting ca n be adjusted from -8 to 8. 
(Default: ±0)
[Coring]:  Reduces noise artifacts caused by high sharpness levels. [Level]: Sets the coring level. Higher values prevent sharpness from being applied to minute details, resulting in 
less noise. This setting can be adjusted from -30 to 50. (Default: ±0)
[D-Ofst]: You can use [D-Ofst], [D-Curve] and [D-Depth] to  adjust the coring level based on brightness. [D-Ofst] 
sets the coring level of the minimum brightness level. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 50. (Default: 0)
[D-Curve]: 
Sets the curve of the coring adjustment. This curve is the change from [Level]  to [D-Ofst]. This setting 
can be adjusted from 0 to 8.
 (Default: 0)
[D-Depth]: Sets a multiplier to [D-O fst] that determines the coring level adjustment based on brightness. 
Positive values raise the coring level in dark areas and negative values lower the level. This setting can be 
adjusted from -4 to 4. (Default: ±0)
[HV Detail Bal.]: Adjusts the ratio between  horizontal and vertical detail. Higher values emphasize vertical detail 
while lower values emphasize horizontal detail.  This setting can be adjusted from -8 to 8. 
(Default: ±0)
[Limit]: Restricts how much sharpness is applied.  This setting can be adjusted from -50 to 50. 
(Default: ±0)
Input
Output
Input
Output
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[Select]: In addition to the sharpness set by [Level], [Select] sets the sharpness for areas with higher 
frequencies. Higher values apply more sharpness to areas with higher frequencies. Use this for 
subjects in which normal sharpening  is not effective. This setting is not available when the video 
configuration is 720P. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 15. (Default: 0)
[
Knee Aperture]: Allows you to set the sharpness  of only the areas above the knee point by adjusting the gain and 
slope. When [Gamma] is set to [C ine 1], [Cine 2], [Canon Log] or [EOS Std.], this setting has no 
effect on the picture.
[Gain]: Sets the amount of sharpness. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 9. (Default: 0)
[Slope]: Sets the slope of the sharpne ss. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 3, with 0 having no slope, 
1 having a steep slope and 3 having  a gradual slope. (Default: 1)
[Level Depend]: Lowers the amount of shar pness applied to dark areas of the image.
[Level]: Sets the brightness of the dark areas of the imag e that will be affected. This setting can be adjusted 
from 0 to 50. (Default: 0)
[Slope]: Determines the slope of the area between the  upper and lower parts of the gamma curve. This setting 
can be adjusted from 0 to 3, with 0 having no slope,  1 having a steep slope and 3 having a gradual slope. 
(Default: 0)
[Offset]: Adjusts the sharpness level of dark areas in th e image. Setting higher values will lower the sharpness 
level. This setting can be adju sted from 0 to 50. (Default: 0)
[Noise Reduction]
Reduces the amount of noise that appear s in the image. Select a level from 1 (lowest level) to 12 (highest level), 
or select [Off] to turn the nois e reduction off. (Default: [Off])
[Skin Detail]
The camera applies a softening filter to  areas in the picture with skin tones to give a more pleasant appearance. 
By changing these settings, you can determine what areas will be detected as skin tones. A zebra pattern will 
appear over areas on the screen that are detected as having skin tones.
[Effect Level]: Adjusts the level of the filter. The available options are  [Off], [Low], [Middle] and [High]. 
(Default: [Off])
[Hue]:  Adjusts the hue for detection of skin tones. This setting can be adjusted from -16 to 16.  (Default: ±0)
[Chroma]:  Adjusts the color saturation for detection of sk in tones. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 31. 
(Default: 16)
[Area]:  Adjusts the color range for detection of skin  tones. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 31. 
(Default: 16)
[Y Level]:  Adjusts the brightness for detection of skin  tones. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 31. 
(Default: 16)
[Selective NR]
The camera detects the characteristics  of a certain color or tone and applies a noise reduction filter to the 
targeted areas. A zebra pattern will appear over targeted areas on the screen.
[Effect Level]: Adjusts the level of the noise reduction fi lter. The available options are [Off], [Low], [Middle] and 
[High]. (Default: [Off])
[Hue]: Adjusts the hue for the color to be detected. This  setting can be adjusted from 0 to 31. (Default: 0)
[Chroma]: Adjusts the color saturation for the color to be  detected. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 31. 
(Default: 16)
[Area]: Adjusts the color range for the color to be de tected. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 31. 
(Default: 16)
[Y Level]:  Adjusts the brightness for the color to be de tected. This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 31. 
(Default: 16)