Canon cinema EOS C300 PL User Manual

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Adding Marks while Recording
Adding Marks while Recording
When recording, you can flag an important shot in a clip by adding a “shot mark” (!). There are two types of 
shot marks, shot mark 1 ( ) and shot mark 2 (# ), and you can add either or both types to a single clip. You can 
also add an OK mark ( $) or check mark ( %) to the entire clip to flag clips yo u want to set apart. You can add all 
four types of marks remotely using the Wi-Fi Remote application.
When the camcorder is in   mode, yo u can add or delete shot marks (A137). You can also display an 
index screen of all the shot marks ( A135), allowing you to find a partic ular scene in a clip more quickly.
Adding Shot Marks while Recording
To add a shot mark to a clip while recording, you must  first set in advance an assignable button to [Add Shot 
Mark 1] or [Add Shot Mark 2].
1 Set an assignable button to [Add Shot Mark 1] or [Add Shot Mark 2] ( A111).
• To add both shot marks, set one assignable button to  [Add Shot Mark 1] and another assignable button to 
[Add Shot Mark 2].
2 While you are recording, press the assignable button at the beginning of the shot you wish to mark.
• A message indicating the shot mark will appear and the selected shot mark will be added to the current  frame of the clip.
• You can press the button again to add an other shot mark. Up to 100 shot marks ( and  # marks 
combined) can be added to a single clip.
Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote 
After completing the necessary preparations (A49), you can set a shot mark (  or  #) remotely from a Wi-Fi-
enabled device using the Wi-Fi Remote application.
1 While recording a clip, press [SHOT MARK1] on the Wi-Fi Remote screen to set a shot mark 1 or  [SHOT MARK2] to set a shot mark 2.
• [Shot Mark1] or [Shot Mark2] will be displayed on the Wi-Fi Remote screen and the shot mark will be applied 
to the clip.
2 Press   to close the message.
Operating modes: 
						

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NOTES
• There may be up to a 0.5 second delay from when you  press the button to when the camcorder adds the shot 
mark. When using the Wi-Fi Remote application, the delay may be longer depending on the conditions of the 
wireless signal.
• When you are using interval recording or frame recording mode, you cannot add shot marks to a clip.
• When a clip contains either shot mark,  ! will appear next to the clip’s t humbnail in the playback index screen.
Adding an $ Mark or %  Mark to the Last Clip Recorded
After recording an important clip, you can add an OK mark ( $) or check mark ( %) to the clip to flag it and set it 
apart. When the camcorder is in   mode, you can displa y an index screen that contains only clips with an 
$  mark or only clips with a  % mark ( A126). Furthermore, you can use the  $ mark to protect important clips, 
as clips with an  $ mark cannot be deleted.
To add an  $ mark or %  mark to the last clip recorded in   mode, you must first set in advance an 
assignable button to [Add  $ Mark] or [Add  % Mark].
1 Set an assignable button to [Add $  Mark] or [Add % Mark] ( A111).
• To add both types of clip marks (to differ ent clips), set one assignable button to [Add  $ Mark] and another 
assignable button to [Add  % Mark]. 
2 After recording a clip, press the assignable button.
• A message indicating the clip mark will appear and the selected clip mark will be added to the clip.
Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote 
After completing the necessary preparations ( A49), you can set an  $ mark or a %  mark remotely from a 
Wi-Fi-enabled device using th e Wi-Fi Remote application.
1 After recording a clip, press [$ MARK] on the Wi-Fi Remote screen to set a an  $mark or 
[ % MARK] to set a  %mark.
• [OK Mark] or [Check Mark] will be displayed on the Wi-Fi Remote screen and the mark will be applied to the 
clip.
2 Press   to close the message.
NOTES
• A clip cannot have both an  $ mark and a %  mark at the same time.  
						

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Recording GPS Information (Geotagging)
Recording GPS Information (Geotagging)
When the optional GP-E1 GPS Receiver is attached to the camcorder’s WFT terminal, the camcorder will 
automatically record the GPS information (latitude, longitude and altitude) in the metadata of each clip recorded 
( A 96). For details about attaching and  configuring the receiver, refer to the GP-E1’s instruction manual.
Attaching the GPS Receiver
Turn off the camcorder and attach  the optional GP-E1 GPS Receiver to the camcorder’s WFT terminal.
Activating the GPS Receiver
1 Open the GPS [Setting] submenu.
[ w  Other Functions]  > [GPS]  > [Setting]
2 Select [On] and then press SET.
• The   icon appears on the right of  the screen and will blink as the 
receiver tries to acquire satellite signals.
• When satellite signals are correctly acquired, the   icon will stay  continuously on. GPS functions will be activated and clips recorded 
thereafter will be geotagged.
IMPORTANT
• In certain countries/regions, the use of GPS may be restricted. Be sure to use the GPS receiver in accordance  with local laws and regulations of the country/region wh ere the receiver is used. Be particularly careful when 
traveling outside of your home country.
• Be careful about using the GPS receiver in places wh ere the use of electronic devices is restricted.
Operating modes:





[
w Other Functions]
[GPS]
[Setting]
[Off]
Adjusting the Date/Time Automatically According to GPS Position
Setting the [ w Other Functions]  > [GPS]  > [Auto Time Setting] to [On], you can have the camcorder 
automatically adjust its date and time settings accordin g to the information received from the GPS signal while 
an optional GP-E1 GPS Receiver is attached to the camcorder. 
						

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• The GPS information recorded with clips may contain data that can lead others to locate or identify you. Be 
careful when sharing ge otagged recordings with others or  when uploading them to the Web.
• Do not leave the GPS receiver near strong electromagnetic  fields such as near powerful magnets and motors.
NOTES
• On the [GPS Information Display] status screen ( A171), you can check the cu rrent GPS information and 
satellite signal strength.
• GPS signal reception may take some time after replaci ng the battery pack or when first turning on the 
camcorder after a long period without use. 
						

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Reviewing a Recording
Reviewing a Recording
When the camcorder is in   mode, you can review the last clip that 
was recorded.
1 Open the [Rec Review] submenu to set the review length.
[ w Other Functions]  > [Rec Review]
2 Select the desired option and then press SET.
3 After you finish recording, press the 
u button.
• The last clip that was recorded is  played back without audio for the 
selected duration. [ ÐREVIEW] appears at the top of the screen.
• Press the CANCEL button to stop re viewing the clip and change the 
camcorder back to record pause mode.
• After the clip finishes playing back, the camcorder returns to record  pause mode.
Options
NOTES
• When you are using a special recording mode ( A106), you cannot review a clip.
• If the camcorder switched CF cards du ring a recording, the camcorder will play back the clip on the CF card 
most recently recorded on. 
Operating modes:
[Entire Clip]: Allows you to review the entire clip.
[Last 4 sec]: Allows you to review just the last 4 seconds of the clip.
[
w Other Functions]
[
Rec Review]
[Entire Clip] 
						

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Special Recording Modes
The camcorder features 4 special recording modes.
Interval recording ([Interval Rec]): The camcorder will automatically record a pre-defined number of frames at a 
pre-defined interval. This mode is suitable for recording subjects with little movement, such as natural 
surroundings or plants.
Frame recording ([Frame Rec]): The camcorder will record a pre-defined number of frames every time you press 
the START/STOP button. This mode is suitable for recording stop motion animation.
Slow & fast motion recording ([Slow & Fast Motion]): This  mode allows you to change the shooting frame rate to 
achieve a slow motion or fast  motion effect during playback.
Pre-recording ([Pre Rec]): The camcorder will start r ecording approximately 3 seconds before you press the 
START/STOP button. This is especia lly useful when it is difficult to predict when to start recording.
Interval Recording Mode
Set the interval and number of frames in advance. Sound is not recorded 
in this mode.
Configuring Interval Recording Mode
1 Open the [Interval] submenu.
[w Other Functions]  > [Interval Rec]  > [Interval]
2 Select the desired interval and then press SET. • See the following table for the available intervals.
3 Select [Rec Frames], select the desired number of frames and then  press SET.
• Available options depend on the  frame rate used: 1, 3, 6 and 9 
frames (when [ w Other Functions]  > [24.00P] is set to [On] or 
[Frame Rate] is set to [23.98P], [29.97P] or [59.94i]), or 2, 6 and 12 
frames (when [ w Other Functions]  > [Frame Rate] is set to [25.00P], 
[50.00i], [50.00P] or [59.94P]).
Available Intervals
Activating Interval Recording Mode and Recording
1 Open the [Special Rec] submenu.
[w Other Functions]  > [Special Rec]
2 Select [Interval Rec] and then press SET. • [INT STBY] appears at the top of  the screen (with [INT] flashing).
3 Press the START/STOP button to begin recording. • The camcorder automatically records the set number of frames at the set interval.
• The tally lamp illuminates.
Operating modes:
1 sec2 sec3 sec4 sec5 sec6 sec7 sec8 sec9 sec
10 sec15 sec20 sec30 sec40 sec50 sec1 min2 min3 min
4 min5 min6 min7 min8 min9 min10 min
[
w Other Functions]
[Interval Rec] [Interval]
[1 sec]
[w Other Functions]
[Interval Rec]
[Rec Frames] [1]
[w Other Functions]
[
Special Rec]
[Off] 
						

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Special Recording Modes
• [INT STBY] changes to [ÜINT REC] while recording frames and [ ÜINT STBY] while between intervals.
4 Press the START/STOP button again to stop recording. • All of the recorded frames are joined together into one clip.
• The tally lamps go out and [INT STBY] appears at  the top of the screen (with [INT] flashing).
NOTES
• This special recording mode is not available when [w  Other Functions] > [Bit Rate/Resolution] is set to 
[35 Mbps 1440x1080]. Also, you can use only one special recording mode at a time.
• While recording, you cannot change  the interval or number of frames.
• Some frames at the point the recording was stopped  may be recorded and added to the end of the clip.
• Interval recording mode will be deactivated if the special recording mode is changed or turned off. It will be  deactivated also if you change the video configuration.
• During this special recording mode, the running mode of the time code ( A84) can be set to [Rec Run] or 
[Regen.] and the time code advances by the number of frames recorded. If the running mode of the time code 
is set to [Free Run] or the time code is input from an external source, the running mode will switch to [Rec Run] 
during special recording mode. When special recording mode is deactivated, the running mode will return to 
its previous setting.
• During special recording mode, the time code signal wi ll not be output from the TIME CODE terminal or 
HD/SD SDI terminal.
Frame Recording Mode
Set the number of frames in advance. We recommend operating the camcorder remotely or stabilizing the 
camcorder, for example, on a tripod. Sound is not recorded in this mode.
Configuring Frame Recording Mode
1 Open the [Rec Frames] submenu.
[w Other Functions]  > [Frame Rec]  > [Rec Frames]
2 Select the desired number of frames and then press SET. • Available options depend on the frame rate used: 1, 3, 6 and 9 frames (when [ w Other Functions]  > [24.00P] is set to [On] or 
[Frame Rate] is set to [23.98P], [29.97P] or [59.94i]), or 2, 6 and 12 
frames (when [ w Other Functions]  > [Frame Rate] is set to [25.00P], 
[50.00i], [50.00P] or [59.94P]).
Activating Frame Recording Mode and Recording
1 Open the [Special Rec] submenu. [w Other Functions]  > [Special Rec]
2 Select [Frame Rec] and then press SET. • [FRM STBY] appears at the top of the screen (with [FRM] flashing).
3 Press the START/STOP button to begin recording. • The camcorder automatically records the set number of frames.
• The tally lamp illuminates.
• [FRM STBY] changes to [ ÜFRM REC] while recording frames and [ ÜFRM STBY] when frames are not 
being recorded.
• Repeat until you finish recording. [
w Other Functions]
[
Frame Rec]
[Rec Frames] [1]
[w Other Functions]
[
Special Rec]
[Off] 
						

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4 Open the [Special Rec] submenu.[w Other Functions]  > [Special Rec]
5 Select [Off] and then press SET. • Frame recording mode ends and all of the record ed frames are joined together into one clip.
• The tally lamp goes out and [STBY]  appears at the top of the screen.
NOTES
• This special recording mode is not available when [ w Other Functions]  > [Bit Rate/Resolution] is set to 
[35 Mbps 1440x1080]. Also, you can use only  one special recording mode at a time.
• While recording, you cannot  change the number of frames.
• Some frames at the point the reco rding was stopped may be recorded  and added to the end of the clip.
• Frame recording mode will be deactivated if the special  recording mode is changed or turned off. It will be 
deactivated also if you chan ge the video configuration.
• During this special recording mode, the running mode of the time code ( A84) can be set to [Rec Run] or 
[Regen.] and the time code advances by the number of frames recorded. If the running mode of the time code 
is set to [Free Run] or the time code is input from an external source, the running mode will switch to [Rec Run] 
during special recording mode. When special recording mo de is deactivated, the running mode will return to 
its previous setting.
• During special recording mode, the time code signal will not be output from the TIME CODE terminal or  HD/SD SDI terminal.
Slow & Fast Motion Mode
When you set the frame rate to a progressive frame rate ( A59), the camcorder can record with a frame rate 
(shooting frame rate) that is different from the playback  frame rate. Recording a clip at a higher frame rate than 
the [Frame Rate] setting will result in a slow motion effect during playback (up to 1/2.5 of the original speed). 
Conversely, a lower frame rate will result in a fast motion effect (up to 60x the original speed). Sound is not 
recorded in this mode.
Configuring Slow & Fast Motion Mode
1 Open the [S&F Frame Rate] submenu.
[w Other Functions]  > [Slow & Fast Motion]  > [S&F Frame Rate]
2 Select the desired shooting frame rate and then press SET. • Available shooting frame rates depend on other video configuration  settings in use.
Available Shooting Frame Rates
Video ConfigurationShooting Frame Rates 
(fps, in 1 fps increments)
Ty p e  of  Re c o r di n gResolution
NTSC / 24.00P1920 x 10801 to 30
1280 x 7201 to 60
PA L1920 x 10801 to 25
1280 x 7201 to 50
[ w Other Functions]
[
Slow & Fast Motion]
[S&F Frame Rate] 
						

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Special Recording Modes
Activating Slow & Fast Motion Mode and Recording
1 Open the [Special Rec] submenu.[w Other Functions]  > [Special Rec]
2 Select [Slow & Fast Motion] and then press SET. • [S&F STBY] appears at the top of the screen.
• The selected shooting frame rate  appears on the right of the screen 
next to the frame rate setting (the playback frame rate).
3 Press the START/STOP button to begin recording. • The tally lamp illuminates.
• [S&F STBY] changes to [ Ü S&F REC] while recording.
4 Press the START/STOP button again to stop recording. • The clip is recorded at the selected frame rate.
• The tally lamp goes out and [S&F STBY] appears at the top of the screen.
NOTES
• This special recording mode is not available when [w  Other Functions] > [Bit Rate/Resolution] is set to 
[35 Mbps 1440x1080]. Also, you can use only one special recording mode at a time. In addition, slow & fast 
motion mode cannot be used with double slot recording.
• While recording, you cannot change the shooting frame rate.
• For lower shooting frame rates, it may take approximately 1 second to stop recording.
• Slow & fast motion mode will be deactivated if the special  recording mode is changed or turned off. It will be 
deactivated also if you change the video configuration.
• When the bit rate is set to 50 Mbps ( A59), relay recording is not available during slow motion recording. 
• During this special recording mode, the running mode of the time code ( A84) can be set to [Rec Run] or 
[Regen.] and the time code advances by the number of frames recorded. If the running mode of the time code 
is set to [Free Run] or the time code is input from an external source, the running mode will switch to [Rec Run] 
during special recording mode. When special recording mode is deactivated, the running mode will return to 
its previous setting.
• During special recording mode, the time code signal wi ll not be output from the TIME CODE terminal or 
HD/SD SDI terminal. [
w Other Functions]
[
Special Rec]
[Off]
Shooting frame rate
Playback frame rate 
						

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Pre-recording Mode
When pre-recording mode is activated, the camcorder starts recording 
continuously into a temporary memo ry of approximately 3 seconds so 
when you press the START/STOP button, the clip will contain also 
approximately 3 seconds of video and audio recorded before you pressed 
the button.
1 Open the [Special Rec] submenu.
[ w Other Functions]  > [Special Rec]
2 Select [Pre Rec] and then press SET.
• [PRE REC STBY] appears at the top of the screen.
3 Press the START/STOP button to begin recording.
• The tally lamp illuminates.
• [PRE REC STBY] changes to [Ü PRE REC] while recording.
4 Press the START/STOP button again to stop recording.
• The camcorder records the clip, including approximatel y 3 seconds of video and audio recorded before the 
START/STOP button was pressed.
• The tally lamp goes out and [PRE REC  STBY] appears at the top of the screen.
NOTES
• You can use only one special recording mode at a time.
• Pre-recording mode will be deactivated if the special recording mode is changed or turned off. It will be  deactivated also if you chan ge the video configuration.
• During pre-recording mode, the time code will be recorded with the running mode ( A84) set to [Free Run], 
regardless of the previous setting. Alternatively, you can  use an external time code signal. When the time code 
is recorded, it will include the 3 seconds before the START/STOP button was pressed. When special recording 
mode is deactivated, the running mode will return to its previous setting. [
w Other Functions]
[
Special Rec]
[Off]