Canon cinema EOS C500 PL User Manual

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Video Scopes
Configuring the Vectorscope
The camera’s vectorscope function offers 2 modes. You can also change 
the gain.
1 Open the [Vectorscope] submenu.
[ w Other Functions]  > [WFM (LCD)]  > [Vectorscope]
2 Select the desired option and then press SET.
• If you do not need to change the  gain, you do not need to perform 
steps 3 and 4.
3 Open the vectorscope [Gain] submenu.
[ w Other Functions]  > [WFM (LCD)]  > [Gain] (under [Vectorscope])
4 Select [1x] or [5x] and then press SET.
Options
Configuring the Edge Monitor
Using this video scope allows you to focus with more precision. You can 
use the edge monitor along with th e other focus assistance functions 
( A 80). The edge monitor features 2 modes.
1 Open the [Edge Monitor] submenu. [w Other Functions]  > [WFM (LCD)]  > [Edge Monitor]
2 Select the desired option and then press SET.
• If you do not need to change the gain,  you do not need to perform steps 3 and 4.
3 Open the edge monitor [Gain] submenu.
[w  Other Functions]  > [WFM (LCD)]  > [Gain] (under [Edge Monitor])
4 Select the desired gain value and then press SET.
Options
Operating modes:
[Spot]: The color signal of the area in the red frame is displayed in red on top of the [Normal] mode waveform.
[Normal]: Displays the vectorscope.
Operating modes:
[Type 1]: The waveform that represents the focus of the entire picture is displayed in green. In addition, the waveform 
of the area in the three red frames is displayed in red on top of the previous waveform.
[Type 2]: This mode displays the edge monitor with the waveform monitor in [Line+Spot] mode. The waveform  monitor appears on the left in green while the edge monitor appears on the right in blue. The waveform of 
the area in the red frame is displayed in red on top of the edge monitor waveform.
[w Other Functions]
[WFM (LCD)]
[Vectorscope] [Normal]
[w Other Functions]
[WFM (LCD)]
[Edge Monitor] [Type 1] 
						

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Adding Marks while Recording MXF Clips
When recording on a CF card, 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 you want to set apart. 
You can add all four types of marks remotely using the Wi-Fi Remote application.
When the camera is in   mode, you can add or delete shot marks ( A138). You can also display an index 
screen of all the shot marks ( A137), allowing you to find a particular 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 short 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 anot her 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 (A50) 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.
2Press  ^ to close the message.
Operating modes: 
						

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Adding Marks while Recording MXF Clips
NOTES
• There may be up to a 0.5 second delay from when  you press the button to when the camera 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 thumbnail in the playback index screen.
Adding an $  Mark or % Mark to the Last Clip Recorded
After recording an important c lip, you can add an OK mark ($) or check mark ( %) to the clip to flag it and set it 
apart. When the camera is in   mode , you can display an index screen that contains only clips with an $ 
mark or only clips with a  % mark ( A128). 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 differe nt 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 ( A50) 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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Reviewing an MXF Clip
When the camera is in   mode, you can review the last clip that was 
recorded on a CF card.
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 reviewing the clip and change the  camera back to record pause mode.
• After the clip finishes playing back, the camera returns to record pause  mode.
Options
NOTES
• When you are using a special recording mode ( A105), you cannot review a clip.
• If the camera switched CF cards during a recording, th e camera 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
Special Recording Modes
The camera features 4 special recording modes.
Interval recording ([Interval Rec]): A pre-defined number of frames at a pre-defined interval will be recorded 
automatically. This mode is suitable for recording subjects with little movement, such as natural surroundings or 
plants.
Frame recording ([Frame Rec]): A pre-defined number of frames will be recorded 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 camera will start recording approximately 3 seconds before you press the START/
STOP button. This is especially useful when it is diffic ult to predict when to start recording. Pre-recording is 
available only in MXF mode.
Interval Recording Mode
Set the interval and number of frames  in advance. Sound is not recorded 
in this mode. During 4K and 2K modes, MXF clips will not be recorded 
simultaneously on a CF card even if  a card is inserted in the camera.
Configuring Interval Recording Mode
1 Open the [Interval] submenu. [ 4K/2K/MXF Setup] >  [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 Intervals
Number of Frames Recorded
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
System priorityFrame rateFrames recorded
4KAny1, 3, 6, 92K
MXF59.94i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 24.00P
59.94P, 50.00i, 50.00P, 25.00P2, 6, 12
[  4K/2K/MXF Setup]
[Interval Rec] [Interval]
[1 sec]
[  4K/2K/MXF Setup]
[Interval Rec]
[Rec Frames]
[1] 
						

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Activating Interval Recording Mode and Recording
1 Open the [Special Rec] submenu.[ 4K/2K/MXF Setup] >  [Special Rec]
2 Select [Interval Rec] and then press SET. •[INT STBY `] (during 4K and 2K modes) or [INT STBY] (during MXF 
mode) appears at the top of the screen (with [INT] flashing).
3 Press the START/STOP button to begin recording. • The set number of frames are recorded automatically at the set interval.
• The tally lamp illuminates.
• [INT] changes to [ ÜINT] while recording frames.
4 Press the START/STOP button again to stop recording. • All of the recorded frames are  joined together into one clip.
•[INT STBY `] (during 4K and 2K modes) or [INT STBY] (during MXF mode) appears at the top of the screen 
(with [INT] flashing).
• The tally lamp goes out.
NOTES
• 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 reco rding 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 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.]*. The time code advances by the number of frames recorded. If the running mode of the time code 
( A 84) 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 will not be output from the MON. terminals, TIME CODE  terminal or HD/SD SDI terminal. During 4K and 2K modes, the time code signal will be output from the 3G-SDI 
terminals.
* During MXF mode only.
Frame Recording Mode
Set the number of frames in advance. We recommend operating the camera remotely or stabilizing the camera, 
for example, on a tripod. Sound is not recorded in this  mode. During 4K and 2K modes, MXF clips will not be 
recorded simultaneously on a CF card ev en if a card is inserted in the camera.
Operating modes: [
 4K/2K/MXF Setup]
[
Special Rec]
[Off] 
						

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Configuring Frame Recording Mode
1 Open the [Rec Frames] submenu.[ 4K/2K/MXF Setup] >  [Frame Rec] > [Rec Frames]
2 Select the desired number of frames and then press SET.
Number of Frames Recorded
Activating Frame Recording Mode and Recording
1 Open the [Special Rec] submenu. [ 4K/2K/MXF Setup] >  [Special Rec]
2 Select [Frame Rec] and then press SET. •[FRM STBY `] (during 4K and 2K modes) or [FRM STBY] (during 
MXF mode) appears at the top of the screen (with [FRM] flashing).
3 Press the START/STOP button to begin recording. • The set number of frames are recorded automatically.
• The tally lamp illuminates.
• [FRM] changes to [ ÜFRM].
• Repeat until you finish recording.
4 Open the [Special Rec] submenu. [ 4K/2K/MXF Setup] >  [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.
•[STBY `] (during 4K and 2K modes) or [STBY] (during  MXF mode) appears at the top of the screen.
• The tally lamp goes out.
NOTES
• 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 recording 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 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.]*. The time code advances by the number of frames recorded. If the running mode of the time code 
( A 84) is set to [Free Run] or the time code is input fr om 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 will no t be output from the MON. terminals, TIME CODE terminal 
or HD/SD SDI terminal. During 4K and 2K modes, the time code signal will be output from the 3G-SDI terminals.
* During MXF mode only.
System priorityFrame rateFrames recorded
4KAny1, 3, 6, 92K
MXF59.94i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 24.00P
59.94P, 50.00i, 50.00P, 25.00P2, 6, 12
[  4K/2K/MXF Setup]
[
Frame Rec]
[Rec Frames] [1]
[ 4K/2K/MXF Setup]
[
Special Rec]
[Off] 
						

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Slow & Fast Motion Mode
When you set the the frame rate to a progressive frame rate (A60), the camera 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. During 4K and 2K modes, MXF clips will not be recorded simultaneously on a CF card 
even if a card is inserted in the camera.
Configuring Slow & Fast Motion Mode
1 Open the [S&F Frame Rate] submenu.
[ 4K/2K/MXF Setup] >  [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
1The recording mode cannot be set to [HRAW], [4K1K RAW] or [YCC422] for this system frequency.2This range is in 2 fps increments. When the shooting frame rate appears in brackets on the screen, this indicates that both 
3G-SDI terminals are required for output.
Activating Slow & Fast Motion Mode and Recording
1 Open the [Special Rec] submenu.
[ 4K/2K/MXF Setup] >  [Special Rec]
2 Select [Slow & Fast Motion] and then press SET. • [S&F STBY `] (during 4K and 2K modes) or [S&F STBY] (during MXF 
mode) appears at the top of the screen.
• The selected shooting frame rate ap pears on the right of the screen 
next to the frame rate setting (the playback frame rate).
Operating modes:
System priority
Video configurationShooting frame rate
(fps, in 1 fps unless otherwise noted)System
frequencyRecording mode/ 
Vertical resolution
4K
2K
59.94 Hz
24.00 Hz1
RAW  12-bit
 10-bit1 to 30
32 to 60 (in 2 fps increments)2
4K1K RAW HRAW1 to 60
62 to 120 (in 2 fps increments)2
50.00 Hz
RAW
 12-bit
 10-bit1 to 25
26 to 50 (in 2 fps increments)2
4K1K RAW HRAW1 to 50
52 to 100 (in 2 fps increments)2
MXF
59.94 Hz
24.00 Hz10801 to 30
7201 to 60
50.00 Hz10801 to 25
7201 to 50
[  4K/2K/MXF Setup]
[S&F Frame Rate]
[24]
[  4K/2K/MXF Setup]
[
Special Rec]
[Off] 
						

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3 Press the START/STOP button to begin recording.• The tally lamp illuminates.
• [S&F] changes to [ Ü S&F] while recording.
4 Press the START/STOP button again to stop recording. • A clip is recorded at the set frame rate.
• [S&F STBY `] (during 4K and 2K modes) or [S&F STBY] (d uring MXF mode) appears at the top of the 
screen.
• The tally lamp goes out.
Setting the Shooting Frame Rate from the Shooting Screen
If you set an assignable button to [S&F Frame Rate], yo u can conveniently set the shooting frame rate from the 
shooting screen without having to go through the menus.
1 Set an assignable button to [S&F Frame Rate] ( A111).
2 Press the assignable button. • The shooting frame rate will be highlighted in orange.
3 Push the joystick up/down or turn the SELECT dial to select the desired frame rate.
4 Press SET. • The display of the shooting frame rate will return to normal.
NOTES
• You can use only one special recordin g 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.
• During special recording mode, the time code signal wi ll not be output from the MON. terminals, TIME CODE 
terminal or HD/SD SDI terminal. During 4K and 2K modes,  the time code signal will be output from the 3G-SDI 
terminals.
• 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 in the [  4K/2K/MXF Setup]  > [MXF]  > [Bit Rate/Resolution] setting is set to [50 Mbps 
1920x1080] or [50 Mbps 1280x720], relay recording is not available during slow motion recording. 
• During 4K and 2K modes, the running mode of the time code ( A84) is set to [Free Run] and cannot be 
changed. During MXF mode, the running mode is set to  [Regen.]. The time code advances while video is 
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.
Shooting frame rate
Playback frame rate 
						

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Pre-recording Mode
When pre-recording mode is activated, the camera 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 Set the system priority to MXF ( A64).
2 Open the [Special Rec] submenu.
[ 4K/2K/MXF Setup] >  [Special Rec]
3 Select [Pre Rec] and then press SET.
• [PRE REC STBY] appears at the top of the screen.
4 Press the START/STOP button to begin recording.
• The tally lamp illuminates.
• [PRE REC STBY] changes to [Ü PRE REC] while recording.
5 Press the START/STOP button again to stop recording.
• The camera records the clip, including approximately  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.
Operating modes:
[
 4K/2K/MXF Setup]
[
Special Rec]
[Off]