Main
Important Usage Instructions
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Highlights of the XF305/XF300
HD Recording
Operability
Versatile Artistic Expression
Advanced Professional Features
Other Functions
Tab le o f Co nte nt s
1. Introduction 9
2. Preparations 21
3. Recording 43
4. Customization 107
5. Playback 123
6. External Connections 139
7. Photos 155
8. Additional Information 163
About this Manual
Introduction
Conventions Used in this Manual
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Introduction 1
Supplied Accessories
The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder.
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Preparations
Using a Battery Pack
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Changing the Time Zone
Date, Time and Language Settings
Displaying the Date and Time while Recording
Changing the Language
Selecting an Option from the Menu
1 Press the MENU button.
Using the Menus
Attaching the Lens Hood
2 Tighten the lock screw ().
Attaching and Detaching the Eye Cup
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Using the LCD Panel
1 Slide out the LCD panel.
Using the Viewfinder and LCD Screen Simultaneously
1 Open the [LCD/VF Simul.] submenu.
Adjusting the Viewfinder/LCD Screen
1 Open the setup menu for the viewfinder or LCD screen.
Setting the Screen to Black & White
1 Open the [LCD/VF B&W] submenu.
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Removing and Attaching the Terminal Covers
Using the Wireless Controller
Using a Tripod
Inserting a CF Card
1 Slide the CF card slot cover switch in the direction of the E mark ().
Checking the Status of the CF Card Slots
Removing a CF card
Inserting and Removing an SD Card
2 Select [CF A], [CF B] or [SD card] and then press SET.
Initializing the Recording Media
1 Open the [Initialization] submenu.
Switching Between the CF Card Slots
Checking the Available Recording Time
Recovering Data on the CF Card
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Recording
Preparing to Record
3 Remove the lens cap. 4 Adjust the viewfinder.
Recording
1 Hold down the button on the d switch and move it to CAMERA (025).
2 Press the START/STOP button to begin recording.
3 Press the START/STOP button to pause the recording.
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Side Panel Displays
1 Remaining battery time
2 Recording operation
25 Wide attachment
35 CF card status/available recording time
Power Save Mode
Video Configuration: Bit Rate, Resolution and Frame Rate
1 Open the [Bit Rate/Resolution] submenu to set the bit rate and resolution.
3 Open the [Frame Rate] submenu to set the frame rate.
Full Manual Focus Mode
2 Zoom in to full telephoto.
3 Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus.
Manual Focus Mode
1 Move the FOCUS switch to M.
3 Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus.
Using the Focus Assistance Functions
Press the MAGN. button.
Autofocus Mode
2 Move the FOCUS switch to A.
Push AF
During manual focus mode or Normal AF mode, press the PUSH AF button and hold it pressed down.
Detecting and Focusing On Faces
1 Open the [Face AF] submenu.
3 Set an assignable button to [Select Face] (0107). 4 Point the camcorder at the subject.
Focus Limit and Macro Shooting
1 Open the [Focus Limit] submenu.
Image Stabilizer
1 Open the [Image Stabilizer] submenu.
Automatic Gain Control (AGC)
Set the AGC switch to ON.
Manual Gain Control
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Changing the Shutter Speed Mode
1 Set the SHUTTER switch to ON.
2 Slide the SHUTTER switch toward SEL to change the mode.
3 Use the joystick or turn the SELECT dial to adjust the setting.
4 Press SET.
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Automatic Aperture Control
Set the IRIS switch to A.
Manual Aperture Control
1 Set the IRIS switch to M. 2 Turn the iris ring to adjust the aperture.
Temporary Manual Aperture Control Override (PUSH AUTO IRIS)
1 Press and hold the PUSH AUTO IRIS button.
2 Release the PUSH AUTO IRIS button.
Adjusting the AE Level
1 Open the [AE Shift] submenu.
2 Select an AE level and then press SET.
Setting the Light Metering Mode
1 Open the [Light Metering] submenu.
Using the ND Filter
Set the ND FILTER switch to the desired setting.
Auto White Balance
Set the AWB switch to ON.
Preset White Balance
Setting the Color Temperature
Custom White Balance
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Selecting the Zoom Controls
Set the ZOOM switch to the desired option.
Using the Zoom Ring
Using the Zoom Rockers, Wireless Controller or Optional Remote Control
Move the zoom rocker toward Q to zoom out (wide-angle) and toward P to zoom in (telephoto).
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Displaying Onscreen Markers
Displaying Zebra Patterns
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Selecting the Running Mode
1 Open the time code [Mode] submenu.
3 After you select [Preset], open the time code [Run] submenu.
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Putting the Time Code Display on Hold
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Connecting an External Device
Using a Reference Video Signal (Genlock Synchronization)
1 Open the [Genlock] submenu.
2 Adjust the phase to the desired level and then press SET.
Using a Time Code Signal
1 Open the [TC In/Out] submenu.
Time Code Signal Output
Using the Built-in Microphone
Set the AUDIO IN switch of the desired channel to INT.
Using an External Microphone or Line Input
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[Audio Input]
Adjusting the Audio Level
Monitoring the Audio with Headphones
Setting a User Memo
1 Use Canon XF Utility to save a user memo to an SD card.
2 Insert the SD card into the SD card slot of the camcorder. 3 Open the [User Memo] submenu.
4 Select the file name of the desired user memo and then press SET.
Colors Bars/Audio Reference Signal
Recording Color Bars
1 Open the color bars [Type] submenu.
4 Select [On] and then press SET.
Recording an Audio Reference Signal
Displaying a Video Scope
Press the WFM button.
4 Select [1x] or [2x] and then press SET.
Configuring the Waveform Monitor
1 Open the [Waveform Monitor] submenu.
Configuring the Vectorscope
1 Open the [Vectorscope] submenu.
3 Open the vectorscope [Gain] submenu.
4 Select [1x] or [5x] and then press SET.
Configuring the Edge Monitor
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Adding Shot Marks while Recording
1 Set an assignable button to [Shot Mark 1] or [Shot Mark 2] (0107).
1 Open the [Rec Review] submenu to set the review length.
3 After you finish recording, press the U button.
Interval Recording Mode
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Frame Recording Mode
Slow & Fast Motion Mode
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Pre-recording Mode
1 Open the [Special Rec] submenu.
2 Select [Pre Rec] and then press SET.
3 Press the START/STOP button to begin recording.
4 Press the START/STOP button again to stop recording.
Customization
Changing the Assigned Function
1 Open the [Assign Button] submenu.
2 Select the button to change and then press SET.
3 Select the desired function and then press SET.
Using an Assignable Button
Assignable Functions
Selecting Custom Picture Files
1 Press the CUSTOM PICT. button.
2 Select [KX Select File] and then press SET.
3 Select the desired file and then press SET.
Editing a Custom Picture Files Settings
Renaming Custom Picture Files
Protecting Custom Picture Files
1 After selecting a file, open the [Protect] submenu.
2 Select [Protect] and then press SET.
3 Press the CUSTOM PICT. button to exit the custom picture
Transferring Custom Picture Files
Embedding Custom Picture Settings in a Recording
1 Open the [Add XFile] submenu.
3 Select [On] and then press SET.
2 Select [To Clip] or [To Photo] and then press SET.
Available Custom Picture Settings
Gamma
Black
Black Gamma
Low Key Saturation
Knee
Sharpness
Noise Reduction
Skin Detail
Selective Noise Reduction
Color Matrix
White Balance
Color Correction
Other Functions
Displays
Customizing Functions
1 Open the [Custom Function] submenu.
2 Select the desired function. 3 Change the setting option and then press SET.
Customizing Functions and Onscreen Displays
Customizing Onscreen Displays
Saving Camera Settings to an SD Card
1 Open the [Save Tob] submenu.
2 Select [Menu] or [Menu+X] and then press SET.
3 Select [OK] and press SET.
4 When the confirmation screen appears, press SET.
Playback
Press the SLOT SELECT button.
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2 Playback operation
4 Relay recording
Playback Controls
Adjusting the Volume
Adding Shot Marks during Playback
Playback 5
Clip Menu Functions
Operating modes:
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Adding e Marks or Z Marks
1 Select the desired clip and then press SET to open the clip
2 Select [Add eMark] or [Add ZMark] and then press SET.
3 Select [OK] and then press SET.
Deleting e Marks or Z Marks
Copying Clips
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Deleting Clips
Deleting the User Memo
1 Select the desired clip and then press SET to open the clip
2 Select [Delete User Memo] and then press SET.
3 Select [OK] and then press SET.
Copying a Custom Picture File Embedded in a Clip
Displaying an Index Screen of Shot Marks
Displaying a Frame Index Screen of a Single Clip
1 Select the desired clip and then press SET to open the clip
2 Select [Expand Clip] and then press SET.
Adding or Deleting Shot Marks from an Index Screen
Changing a Clips Thumbnail
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Video Output Configuration
External Connections
Video Output Configuration by Terminal
Operating modes:
SD Output
1 Open the [SD Output] submenu.
Connection Diagram
b Using the HD/SD SDI Terminal
1 Open the [SDI Output] submenu.
Using the HDMI OUT Terminal
Using the HD/SD COMPONENT OUT Terminal
1 Open the [Component Output] submenu.
Using the AV or VIDEO 2 Terminal
Superimposing Onscreen Displays to Appear on an External Monitor
1 Open the [HD Onscreen Disp.] or [SD Onscreen Disp.] submenu.
b Embedded Audio
Synchronizing the Video with the Audio being Monitored
1 Open the [Monitor Delay] submenu.
Audio Output
Selecting the Audio Channel
1 Open the [Channel] submenu.
Selecting the Output Level of the AV Terminal
1 Open the audio ouput [Level] submenu.
System Requirements
Installing and Uninstalling Canon XF Utility (Windows)
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Installing and Uninstalling Canon XF Utility (Mac OS)
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Viewing the Software Instruction Manuals
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Taking Photos
Photos
Taking Photos in CAMERA Mode
1 Set an assignable button to [Photo] (0107).
2 Press the assignable button to take a photo.
Capturing Photos in MEDIA Mode
Photo Playback
Displaying the [Photos] Index Screen
1 Hold down the button on the d switch and move it to MEDIA.
2 Press the INDEX button.
3 Select [Photo Index] and then press SET.
Using the Photo Menu
1 From the [Photos] index screen, select a photo and then press SET.
2 Select the desired function and then press SET.
Deleting Photos
Protecting Photos
Copying Custom Picture Files
Photo Numbering
1 Open the [Photo Numbering] submenu.
2 Select the desired option and the press SET.
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Additional Information
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[M LCD/VF Setup] menu
8Menu Options
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1 Press the STATUS button.
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Power source
Recording
Playback
Indicators and Onscreen Displays
Picture and Sound
Recording Media and Accessories
Connections with External Devices
List of Messages
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Camcorder
Battery Pack
Recording Media
Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery
Lithium Button Battery
Disposal
Cleaning
Condensation
Maintenance/Others
Using the Camcorder Abroad
8Optional Accessories
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XF305 / XF300
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CA-930 Compact Power Adapter
BP-955 Battery Pack
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