Canon cinema EOS C500 PL User Manual

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4K Workflow Overview
4K Workflow Overview
The following illustrates the typical 4K workflow for this camera.
Shoot in 4K mode ( A60) and record 4K RAW data using an external recorder connected to the 
camera’s 3G-SDI terminals ( A41).
 Insert a CF card into the camera to record an MXF clip simultaneously with the 4K RAW data 
(A 63).
 Develop the RAW data using the  Cinema RAW Development software (A152) to generate full-
quality data.
• You can also generate proxy data with the software.
 Transfer the MXF file or proxy data generated by the software to your NLE system and edit offline 
(A 154).
 Perform color grading based on the full-quality data and the edit decision list (EDL) created from 
offline editing.
Operating modes:
RecordingPost-production

External 4K recorder

 

Full-quality 
data
3G-SDI 
connection RAW data
CF card Proxy data
EDL
NLE
Associated  plugin 
RAW recording
Cinema  RAW 
DevelopmentColor 
grading
HD recording MXF data 
						

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Color Grading with the ACES Workflow
ACESproxy10: ACESproxy10 video data that is output from the MON. 2 terminal when performing on-set color grading. Use the [  4K/2K/MXF]  > [MON. 1 & 2]  > [ACESPX10] setting to enable 
ACESproxy10 output.
ASC-CDL: Refers to the list that contains color grad ing adjustment data. This step requires equipment 
compatible with ASC-CDL.
IDT: Input Device Transform. Refers to the table us ed for converting color information of the input 
device to ACES color space.
ODT: Output Device Transform. Refers to the table  used for converting ACES color space information 
to the color information of the ideal display device.
RRT: Reference Rendering Transform. Refers to the  table used for converting data from ACES color 
space to the color information of the ideal display device.
3G-SDI 
output External 4K 
recorder Cinema RAW 
Development  Color grading
Post-production
On-set Color Grading
ACES
proxy10
Inverse log ASC-
CDL RRT
RRT ODT
MON. 2 output
RAW 
data Open EXR 
(ACES)
IDT ASC-
CDL
RAW recording
ODT 
						

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Preparations
Preparing the Power Supply
You can power the camera using a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. If you connect the 
compact power adapter to the camera while a battery pack is attached, the camera will draw power from the 
power outlet.
Charge battery packs before use. For approximate char ging times and recording/playback times with a fully 
charged battery pack, refer to 
Charging Times ( A 200) and Recording and Playback Times (A 200).
Using a Battery Pack
You can power the camera using the su pplied BP-955 or an optional BP-950G, BP-970G or BP-975 Battery 
Pack*. The BP-955 and BP-975 are co mpatible with Intelligent System, meaning that you can check the 
remaining battery time.
* The optional BP-970G / BP-975 Battery Pack was not originally designed for use with this camera. Because of its size, you will  
not be able to close the battery compartment cover when using one ( A194).
Charging the Battery Pack
Charge battery packs using the supplie d CG-940 Battery Charger. Before 
charging, remove the terminal cover of the battery pack.
1 Connect the power cord to the battery charger.
2 Plug the power cord into a power outlet.
3 Attach the battery pack to the battery charger.
• Press lightly and slide the battery pack in  the direction of the arrow until it clicks.
• The CHARGE indicator starts flashing and also indicates the battery pack’s  approximate charge. The indicator will stay on when charging has completed.
0-34%: Flashes once per second
35-69%: Flashes twice per second
70-99%: Flashes 3 times per second
4 When charging has completed, remove the battery pack from the battery charger.
5 Unplug the power cord from the power outlet  and disconnect it from the battery charger.
IMPORTANT
• Do not connect to the battery charger any product that is not expressly recommended for use with this camera.
NOTES
• We recommend charging the battery pack in temper atures between 10 ºC and 30 ºC (50 ºF and 86 ºF). 
Outside the temperature range of 0 ºC to 40 ºC (32 ºF to 104 ºF), charging will not start.
• If there is a malfunction with the battery charger or battery pack, the CHARGE indicator will go out and  charging will stop.
• For handling precautions regarding the battery pack, refer to 
Battery Pack ( A 193).
• Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Th erefore, charge them on the day of use, or the day 
before, to ensure a full charge.
• We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last  2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need.

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CHARGE indicator 
						

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Attaching the Battery Pack
1Set the Q switch to OFF.
2 Slide the BATT. OPEN switch in th e direction of the arrow and open 
the battery compartment cover.
3 Insert the battery pack all the wa y into the compartment as shown 
in the illustration and press it gently toward the left until it clicks.
4 Close the battery compartment cover.
Removing the Battery Pack
1Set the  Q switch to OFF.
2 Slide the BATT. OPEN switch in th e direction of the arrow and open 
the battery compartment cover.
3 Holding down the RELEASE latch, slide the battery pack toward the  right and then pull it out.
4 Close the battery compartment cover.
Checking the Remaining Battery Charge
When the camera is turned on, you can check the remaining battery 
charge by looking at any recording/playback scre en or the [Battery/Hour Meter] status screen (A183). When 
the camera is turned off, use one of the following me thods to check the approximate remaining battery charge.
For batteries compatible with In telligent System, press the CHECK 
button. An indicator will light for approximately 3 seconds and show the 
approximate remaining battery charge.
0-25%
26-50%
51-75%
76-100%
CHECK button
Battery charge indicator 
						

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Preparing the Power Supply
Press the BATT. INFO button to display the remaining battery charge (for 5 
seconds). Depending on the battery life, the battery information may not be 
displayed.
NOTES
• The first time you use a battery pack , fully charge it and then use the 
camera until the battery pack is completely exhausted.  Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording time 
will be displayed accurately.
• Repeatedly charging and discharging the battery pack will eventually shorten its battery life. You can check the  battery life on the [Battery/Hour Meter] status screen ( A183) or the battery information screen (press the 
BATT. INFO button while the camera is turned off). Fully  charging the battery pack and then discharging it will 
give you a more accurate reading.
• USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is recyclable. 
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for informat ion on how to recycle this battery.
Using a Household Power Outlet
You can also power the camera directly from a power outlet 
using the supplied CA-940 N Compact Power Adapter.
1 Set the  Q switch to OFF.
2 Connect the compact power adapter’s DC plug to the DC  IN terminal on the camera.
3 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter  and plug it into a power outlet.
IMPORTANT
• Turn off the camera before connecting or disconnecting the  compact power adapter.
NOTES
• When using the camera with a household power outlet, you  can change the battery pack while the power is on.DC IN 
terminal 
						

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Turning the Camera On and Off
The camera has two operating modes: CAMERA ( ) mode for making recordings and MEDIA ( ) 
mode for playing back recordings. Select the operating mode using the  Q switch.
To turn on the camera
Set the  Q  switch to CAMERA for   mode or MEDIA for 
 mode.
• If a message appears prompting you to open the MON./3G-SDI  terminal cover, open the cover  to shoot in 4K or 2K mode.
To turn off the camera
Set the  Q  switch to OFF.
CAMERA mode MEDIA mode: Allows you to play 
back recordings made on a CF card. 
						

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Date, Time and Language Settings
Date, Time and Language Settings
Setting the Date and Time
You will need to set the date and time of the camera before you can start using it. When the camera’s clock is 
not set, the [Date/Time] screen will appear automatically with the first field selected (month or day, depending on 
the country/region of purchase).
1 Push the joystick up/down or turn the SELECT dial to change the month/day then move (Ð) to the 
next field.
• To move to the next field you can also press SET  (press the joystick itself or press the SET button).
2 Change the rest of the fields in the same way.
3 Select (Ð) [Set] and then press SET to start the clock and close the screen.
NOTES
• You can change the date format and th e clock format (12/24 hours) with the [wOther Functions]  > [Set 
Clock]  > [Date Format] setting.
• You can also change the date and time later  on (not during the initial setup) with the [wOther Functions]  > 
[Set Clock]  > [Date/Time] setting.
• When the built-in rechargeable lithium battery is exhaus ted, the date and time setting may be lost. In such 
case, recharge the built-in lithium battery ( A195) and set the time zone, date and time again.
Changing the Time Zone 
Change the time zone to match the time  zone of your location. The default 
setting is [UTC-05:00 New York] or [UTC+01:00 Central Europe], 
depending on the country/region of purchase.The time zones are based 
on Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
1 Press the MENU button.
2 Push the joystick up/down or turn the SELECT dial to select  [
wOther Functions]. 
3 Select [Time Zone] in a similar fashion.
4 Push the joystick up/down or turn the SELECT dial to change the time zone.
5 Press SET to set the time zone and then press the MENU button to close the menu.
Operating modes:
Operating modes:
* Depending on the country/region  of purchase.
[w Other Functions]
[Time Zone]
[UTC-05:00 New York] or
[UTC+01:00 Central Europe]* 
						

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Displaying the Date and Time while Recording
You can display the date and time on the screen.
1 Press the MENU button.
2 Push the joystick up/down or turn the SELECT dial to select [£ LCD/VF Setup]. 
3 Select [Custom Display 2] and then [Date/Time] in a similar fashion.
4 Push the joystick up/down or turn the SELECT dial to select the information to display.
• Select [Off] to record without displaying the date and time.
5 Press SET and then press the MENU button to close the menu.
• The selected date/time display will  appear at the bottom of the screen.
Changing the Language
The default language of the camera is English. You can change it to 
German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, 
Korean or Japanese. Please note that some settings and screens will be 
displayed in English, regardless of the language setting.
1 Press the MENU button.
2 Push the joystick up/down or turn the SELECT dial to select [ wOther Functions]. 
3 Select [Language !] in a similar fashion.
4 Push the joystick up/down or turn the SELECT dial to select a language.
5 Press SET to change the language and then press the MENU button to close the menu.
Operating modes:
Operating modes: [
£ LCD/VF Setup]
[Custom Display 2] [Date/Time][Off]
[w Other Functions]
[Language !]
[English] 
						

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Using the Menus
Using the Menus
In   mode, many of the camera’s functions can be adjusted from the menu for general settings, which 
opens after pressing the MENU button. You can also register frequently used menu settings in a customized 
submenu (My Menu) for easy access. In   mode, pre ss the MENU button to open the menu for general 
settings or SET to open the clip menu for clip operat ions. For details about the available menu options and 
settings, refer to 
Menu Options ( A 167).
Selecting an Option from the Menu
The following is a step-by-st ep explanation of how to select an op tion from the menu. In the procedures 
throughout the rest of this manual, opening and closing  the menu is assumed and not included in the procedure.
1 Press the MENU button.
• The menu opens with the orange selection frame indicating the menu item that was selected the previous 
time the menu was closed (unless the camera was turned off).
2 Push the joystick up/down or turn the SELECT dial to select the desired submenu.
3 Push the joystick right or press SET.
• The orange selection frame will appear on a menu item in the submenu.
• Press the CANCEL button, push th e joystick left, or select [L] to return to the previous submenu.
4 Push the joystick up/down or turn the SELECT dial to select the desired menu item.
• If a submenu contains many menu items, a scroll bar will appear on the right side of the submenu indicating 
that you must scroll up or down to see other menu items.
•A 
Ð mark next to a menu item indicates  another submenu. Repeat steps 3 and 4.
Operating modes:
MENU button
Press to open the menu and then press again to close the menu after 
adjusting desired settings.
CANCEL button
Press to return to the previous menu or to stop some operations that are 
in progress.
SET button
Note that while only the joystick on the monitor unit is labeled as “SET”, 
each joystick will function as the SET button when pressed down.
SELECT dial
Turn the dial to move the orange selection frame up or down in the menu.
Joystick
Push the joystick to move the 
orange selection frame in the 
menu. Then, press the joystick 
itself or the SET button at the 
center of the SELECT dial to select 
the menu item indicated by the 
orange selection frame. CANCEL 
button
MENU button SET button
Joystick SELECT dial
MENU button CANCEL button 
						

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5 Push the joystick right or press SET.
• The orange selection frame will appear on a setting option.
• Press the CANCEL button to return to the previous submenu.
6 Push the joystick up/down or turn the SELECT dial to select the desired setting option and then press SET.
• Depending on the menu item, additi onal selections may be necessary.
7 Press the MENU button to close the menu.
NOTES
• Unavailable items may appear grayed out.
• Pressing the MENU button at any time closes the menu.
• When an optional RC-V100 Remote Controller is  connected to the camera, you can use the remote 
controller’s up/down/left/right/SET buttons in the same way as the camera’s joystick.
• You can check some of the current  settings on the status screens (A178).
Using the Customized Submenu (My Menu)
You can register up to 14 frequently used menu settings under the My Menu submenu for easy access. 
Furthermore, if you set an assignable button to [My Menu] ( A111), you can press the button to access your 
registered menu settings even faster and more easily.
Adding Menu Settings
1 Open the My Menu [Register] screen.
[¥ My Menu]  > [Edit]  > [Register]
• The menu will change to blue to  indicate you are selecting menu 
settings to add to the My Menu submenu.
• Press the CANCEL button to cancel the operation and return to the  regular menu.
2 Navigate the menus to find the menu setti ng you want to add and then press SET.
3 Select [OK] and then press SET twice. • The menu setting you registered will no w appear under the My Menu submenu.
• Select [Cancel] instead to cancel the operation.
Rearranging Menu Settings
1 Open the My Menu [Move] screen. [¥ My Menu]  > [Edit]  > [Move]
2 Push the joystick up/down or turn the SELECT dial to select the setting  you want to move and then press SET.
•An orange  ] icon will appear next to the setting you selected to 
move.
3 Push the joystick up/down or turn the SELECT dial to move the setting to the desired position and then press  SET.
Operating modes:
[
¥  My Menu]
[Edit]
[Register]
[ ¥ My Menu]
[Edit]
[Move]