Canon cinema EOS C300 PL User Manual

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Names of Parts
Grip Unit
Handle Unit
5
6
7
1
2
3
4
1 MAGN. (magnification) button (
A79)/
Assignable button 7 ( A111)
2Control dial ( A66, 69)
3START/STOP button ( A51) 4 Grip belt (
A41)
5Joystick ( A29)/SET button ( A29)
6 Connection plug ( A40)
7Lock screw ( A40)
3
1
2
4
1 Mounting hole for 0.64 cm (1/4 in.) screws
2 Front accessory shoe 3 Top accessory shoe
4Lock screw (
A41) 

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Preparations
Preparing the Power Supply
You can power the camcorder using a battery pack or directly using the AC adapter. If you connect the AC 
adapter to the camcorder while a battery pack is attached, the camcorder 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 184) and Recording and Playback Times (A 184).
Using a Battery Pack
You can power the...

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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...

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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 
camcorder 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...

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Turning the Camcorder On and Off
The camcorder has two operating modes: CAMERA ( ) mode for making recordings and MEDIA ( ) 
mode for playing back recordings. Se lect the operating mode using the  Q switch.
To turn on the camcorder
Set the  Q  switch to CAMERA for   mode or MEDIA for 
 mode.
To turn off the camcorder
Set the  Q  switch to OFF.
CAMERA mode
MEDIA mode 

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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 camcorder before you can start using it. When the camcorder’s 
clock is not set, the [Date/Time] screen will appear auto matically 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...

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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...

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Using the Menus
Using the Menus
In   mode, many of the camcorder’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 155).
Selecting...

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• 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...