Canon cinema EOS C500 PL User Manual
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171 Menu Options [¡ Audio Setup] menu * Not available in the [Photos] index screen. [£ LCD/VF Setup] menu Menu itemSubmenuSetting optionsA [Audio Input][XLR Rec Channel][CH1], [CH1/CH2]Ü–93 [XLR1 Mic Trimming][+12 dB], [+6 dB], [0 dB], [-6 dB], [-12 dB]Ü–95[XLR2 Mic Trimming] [XLR1 Mic Att.][On], [Off]Ü–95[XLR2 Mic Att.] [XLR ALC Link] [Linked], [Separated]Ü–94 [Limiter][On], [Off]Ü–94, 95 [1 kHz Tone][-12 dB], [-18 dB], [-20 dB], [Off]Ü–99 [MIC Mode][Automatic], [Manual]Ü–95[MIC Level]0 to 99 (50)Ü– [MIC Att.][On], [Off]Ü–96 [Audio Output][Channel][CH1/CH2] , [CH1/CH1], [CH2/CH2], [All/All]ÜÜ*96 [Headphone Volume][Off], 1 to 15 (8)ÜÜ*131 Menu itemSubmenuSetting optionsA [LCD Setup][Brightness]-99 to 99 (±0)ÜÜ 38 [Contrast]-99 to 99 (±0)ÜÜ [Color]-20 to 20 (±0)ÜÜ [Sharpness]1 to 4 (2)ÜÜ [Backlight][Normal] , [Bright]ÜÜ [VF Setup][Brightness]-99 to 99 (±0)ÜÜ 38 [Contrast]-99 to 99 (±0)ÜÜ [Color]-20 to 20 (±0)ÜÜ [Sharpness]1 to 4 (2)ÜÜ [Backlight][Normal] , [Bright]ÜÜ [LCD/VF B&W][On], [Off]ÜÜ38 [LCD/VF Simul.][On], [Off]ÜÜ37 [View Assist.][On], [Off]Ü–58 [Peaking]1[On], [Off]Ü– 80 [Select]1[Peaking 1], [Peaking 2]Ü– [Peaking 1][Color]1[White], [Red], [Yellow], [Blue]Ü– [Gain][Off], 1 to 15 (8)Ü– [Frequency]1 to 4 (2)Ü– [Peaking 2]1[Color]1[White], [Red], [Yellow], [Blue]Ü– [Gain][Off], 1 to 15 (15)Ü– [Frequency]1 to 4 (1)Ü–
Menu Options 172 [Zebra]1[On], [Off]Ü– 83 [Select]1[Zebra 1] , [Zebra 2], [Zebra 1&2]Ü– [Zebra 1 Level]1[70 ±5%] , [75 ±5%], [80 ±5%], [85 ±5%], [90 ±5%], [95 ±5%]Ü– [Zebra 2 Level]1[70%], [75%], [80%], [85%], [90%], [95%], [100%]Ü– [Markers]1[Enable][On], [Off]Ü– 82 [Center][White], [Gray], [Off]Ü– [Horizontal][White], [Gray], [Off]Ü– [Grid][White], [Gray], [Off]Ü– [Safety Zone][White], [Gray], [Off]Ü– [Safety Zone Area][80%], [90%], [92.5%], [95%]Ü– [Aspect Marker][White], [Gray], [Off]Ü– [Aspect Ratio][4:3], [13:9], [14:9], [1.66:1], [1.75:1], [1.85:1], [2.35:1]Ü– [Audio Level][On], [Off]–Ü2– [Custom Display 1][Custom Picture][On], [Off]Ü– – 2 [Focal Length][On], [Off]Ü– [ND Filter][On], [Off]Ü– [Key Lock][On], [Off]Ü– [White Balance][On], [Off]Ü– 2 [Iris][On], [Off]Ü– [ISO/Gain][On], [Off]Ü– [Shutter][On], [Off]Ü– [Peaking][On], [Off]Ü– [Magnification][On], [Off]Ü– [View Assist.][On], [Off]Ü– 2 [Lens][On], [Off]Ü– [Custom Display 2][Remaining Battery][Warning], [Normal], [Off]Ü– – [Remaining Rec Time][Warning], [Normal], [Off]Ü– [Rec Mode][On], [Off]Ü– [Genlock][On], [Off]Ü– [Time Code][On], [Off]Ü– [Interval Counter][On], [Off]Ü– [SD Card Status][Warning], [Normal], [Off]Ü– [Temperature/Fan][On], [Off]Ü– [4K/2K Mode][On], [Off]Ü– [Bit Rate] [On], [Off]Ü– [Resolution][On], [Off]Ü– [Frame Rate][On], [Off]Ü– [Character Rec][On], [Off]Ü– [Output Display][On], [Off]Ü– [Rec Command][On], [Off]Ü– [User Memo][On], [Off]Ü– [User Bit][On], [Off]Ü– [Audio Output CH][On], [Off]Ü– Menu itemSubmenuSetting optionsA
173 Menu Options 1Setting applies also to the MON. 1 terminal output. 2Not available in the [Photos] index screen or photo playback screen. [Audio Level]: Displays the audio level meter when set to [On]. [Custom Display 1] settings [Custom Picture]: Displays the custom picture icon ( /) when set to [On], indicating that a custom picture profile will be recorded with a clip. 2 [Focal Length]: Displays the current focal length of an attached EF lens when set to [On]. [ND Filter]: Displays the ND filter in dicator when set to [On]. [Key Lock]: Displays the key lock icon ( C) when set to [On]. [White Balance]: Displays the white balance indicator when set to [On]. 2 [Iris]: Displays the aperture setting when set to [On]. [ISO/Gain]: Displays the ISO speed or gain setting when set to [On]. [Shutter]: Displays the shutter speed setting when set to [On]. [Peaking]: Displays the peaking icon ( J or K ) when set to [On]. [Magnification]: Displays the screen magnification icon ( ^) when set to [On], indi cating that the image on the screen is being magnified. [View Assist.]: Displays the view assistance icon ( O) when set to [On]. 2 [Lens]: Displays the lens warning icon ( ) when set to [On], indicating that the attached lens cannot communicate with the camera. [Custom Display 2] settings [Remaining Battery]: Controls when the remainin g battery indicator appears. [Warning]: Appears only when there is a warning. [Normal]: Always appears on the screen. [Remaining Rec Time]: Displays the remaining recording time. [Warning]: Appears only when there is a warning. [Normal]: Always appears on the screen. [Rec Mode]: Displays the recording operation indicator ([STBY `] in record pause mode, for example) when set to [On]. [Genlock]: Displays the Genlock synchronization icon ( U) when set to [On]. [Time Code]: Displays the time code when set to [On]. [Interval Counter]: Displays the countdown during interv al recording mode when set to [On]. [SD Card Status]: Controls when the SD car d status indicator appears. [Warning]: Appears only when there is a warning. [Normal]: Always appears on the screen. [Temperature/Fan]: Displays the temperature warning icon ( ) and the cooling fan icon ( ) when set to [On]. The temperature warning icon indicates that th e camera’s internal temperature has become high. [4K/2K Mode]: Displays the recording mode on screen display for 4K mode ([RAW] or [HRAW]) or 2K mode ( or , plus bit depth) when set to [On]. [Custom Display 2][Audio Level][On] , [Off]Ü– –[Wi-Fi][On], [Off]Ü– [Date/Time][Date/Time], [Time], [Date], [Off]Ü– [Metadata Display][Date/Time][On], [Off]–Ü2–[Camera Data][On], [Off]–Ü2 Menu itemSubmenuSetting optionsA
Menu Options 174 [Bit Rate]: Displays the bit rate when set to [On]. [Resolution]: Displays the resolution when set to [On]. [Frame Rate]: Displays the frame rate when set to [On]. [Character Rec]: Displays the character recording warning icon ( S) when set to [On], indicating that the onscreen displays will be recorded on the clip. [Output Display]: Displays the output display warning icon ( T) when set to [On], indicating that the onscreen displays will be output to an external monitor. [Rec Command]: Displays the status of the recording command that is being output when [ 4K/2K/MXF Setup] > [Rec Command] is set to [On]. [User Memo]: Displays the user memo icon ( Q) when set to [On], indicating that a user memo will be recorded with a clip. [User Bit]: Displays the user bit when set to [On]. [Audio Output CH]: Displays the audio output channel when set to [On]. [Audio Level]: Displays the audio level indicator and, if activated, the audio peak limiter icon ( æ) when set to [On]. [Wi-Fi]: Displays the Wi-Fi icon ( „) when set to [On]. [Date/Time]: Displays the date and/or time. [Metadata Display]: Displays the date and time of recording and/or the camera data (shutter speed, aperture value, gain) during playback of an MXF clip. [ ¤ TC/UB Setup] menu ( mode only) 1Available during MXF mode only.2When the frame rate is a setting other than 29.97P, 59.94i or 59.94P, the time code is set to [NDF] and this setting cannot be changed. [24P TC/Sync]: Determines the frequency for time code input and output and synchronization through the GENLOCK terminal and SYNC OUT terminal (tri-level signal) when the frame rate is set to 23.98P or 24.00P. [XF Legacy]: Synchronization mode compatible with Canon XF series camcorders. Synchronizes the time code at a 30-frame signal and the signal from the GE NLOCK terminal and SYNC OUT terminal at a 59.94i or 60.00i signal. The SYNC OUT terminal outputs a 59.94i or 60.00i signal. [Normal]: Standard synchronization mode. Synchronizes the time code at a 24-frame signal and the signal from the GENLOCK terminal and SYNC OUT terminal at a 23.98P or 24.00P signal. The SYNC OUT terminal outputs a 23.98P/PsF or 24.00P/PsF signal. [ ¤ User Bit Setup] menu ( mode only*) * Not available in the [Photos] index screen or photo playback screen. Menu itemSubmenuSetting optionsA [Time Code][Mode]1[Preset], [Regen.]84 [Run]1[Rec Run], [Free Run]84 [DF/NDF]2[DF], [NDF]85 [Setting][Set], [Reset]85 [TC In/Out][In], [Out]89 [24P TC/Sync][XF Legacy], [Normal]– [User Bit][Rec Mode][Internal] , [External]89 [Output Mode][Fixed], [Pulldown]91 [Type][Setting], [Time], [Date]87 Menu itemSetting optionsA [Output Mode][Fixed], [Pulldown]91
175 Menu Options [w Other Functions] menu Menu itemSubmenuSetting optionsA [Reset][All Settings][Cancel] , [OK]ÜÜ –[Camera Settings][Cancel], [OK]Ü– [Assignable Buttons][Cancel], [OK]ÜÜ1 [Transfer Menu//][Save To *][Menu], [Menu+ /]ÜÜ125[Load From *][Menu], [Menu+ /]ÜÜ [Time Zone]List of world time zones. [UTC-05:00 New York] or [UTC+01:00 Central Europe] 2 ÜÜ27 [Set Clock][Date/Time]–ÜÜ 27[Date Format][YMD], [YMD/24H], [MDY], [MDY/24H], [DMY], [DMY/24H]2ÜÜ [WFM (LCD)]1[Setting][WFM], [VS], [Edge Mon.], [Off]Ü–100[WFM], [VS], [Off] –Ü [Waveform Monitor][Line] , [Line+Spot], [Field], [RGB], [YPbPr]ÜÜ100 [Gain][1x], [2x]ÜÜ [Vectorscope][Spot], [Normal] ÜÜ101 [Gain][1x], [5x]ÜÜ [Edge Monitor][Type 1] , [Type 2]Ü–101 [Gain][Off], 1 to 15 (12)Ü– [Language !][Deutsch], [English], [Español], [Français], [Italiano], [Polski], [ ], [ ], [], [ ] ÜÜ28 [REMOTE Term.][RC-V100], [Standard]ÜÜ49 [Assign Button][1] to [15]See footnote 3Ü–111[1] to [9]–Ü1 [Tally Lamp][On] , [Off]Ü–– [Media Access LED][On], [Off]ÜÜ– [Fan][On], [Automatic] Ü–59 [Genlock Adjust.]-1023 to +1023 (000)Ü–– [Rec Review][Entire Clip], [Last 4 sec]Ü–104 [Delete Last Clip][Cancel], [OK]Ü–– [Clips]4[Copy All Clips]5[Cancel], [OK]–Ü135 [Copy $ Clips]4[Cancel] , [OK]–Ü135 [Delete All Clips]5[Cancel], [OK]–Ü136 [Delete All $ Marks]4[Cancel], [OK]–Ü135 [Photo Numbering][Reset], [Continu.]ÜÜ1165 [Delete All Photos]6[Cancel] , [OK]–Ü163 [Add / File][To Clip][On] , [Off]Ü–117[To Photo][On], [Off]
Menu Options 176 1Not available in the [Photos] index screen or photo playback screen.2The default value depends on the country/region or purchase.3Setting options for [Assign Button]: [(NONE)], [ND+], [ND-], [PEAKING], [ZEBRA], [WFM], [EDGE MON.], [MAGN.], [Color Bars], [Markers], [LCD Setup], [VF Setup], [LCD/VF B&W], [View Assist.], [LUT], [Resize MON. Output], [Resize MXF Output], [Onscreen Display], [Add Shot Mark 1], [Add Shot Mark 2], [Add $ Mark], [Add % Mark], [Time Code], [Time Code Hold], [Headphone +], [Headphone -], [Audio Output CH], [Audio Level], [Photo], [FUNC.], [FUNC. Shutter], [FUNC. ISO/Gain], [FUNC. WB], [S&F Frame Rate], [My Menu], [Initialize Media], [LENS EXCHANGE], [User Setting (NONE)]. The default settings are as follows. [1]: [MAGN.], [2]: [PEAKING], [3]: [ZEBRA], [4]: [WFM], [5]: [LENS EXCHANGE], [6]: [LUT], [7]: [MAGN.], [8]: [WFM], [9]: [EDGE MON.], [10] to [15]: [(NONE)]. 4Available in the clip index screen and [ $ Mark] index screen only.5Available in the clip index screen only.6Available in the [Photos] index screen and photo playback screen only.7Available only when the optional WFT-E6 Wireless File Transmitter is attached to the camera. [Reset]: Reset various camera settings. [All Settings]: Resets all the camera’s settings to default settings, except for the hour meter. [Camera Settings]: Resets the white balance, iris ( 2 only), ISO speed, gain, shutter speed, [ ~ Camera Setup] settings and custom pictur e settings to default settings. [Assignable Buttons]: Resets the assi gnable buttons to default settings. [Tally Lamp]: Allows you to set whether the tall y lamp illuminates while recording. [Media Access LED]: Allows you to set whether the CF card access indicators or the SD card access indicator illuminates while the camera is accessing a CF card or SD card. [Custom Function][Shockless WB][On], [Off] Ü–123 [Control Dial]2 [Iris] , [ISO/Gain], [Off] 3 [ISO/Gain], [Off] [Grip Ctrl Dial]2 [Iris] , [ISO/Gain], [Off] 3 [ISO/Gain], [Off] [Control Dial Dir.][Reverse], [Normal] [Grip Ctrl Dial Dir.][Reverse], [Normal] [SELECT Dial Dir.][Reverse], [Normal] [Retract Lens][On], [Off] [F. Assist. B&W][Both], [Magnify], [Peaking], [Off] [Magn. Add. Disp.][Peaking], [Edge Mon.], [Off] [3D Rec Mode][On], [Off] [Scan Reverse Rec][Both], [Vertical], [Horizontal], [Off] [Character Rec][On], [Off] [C START/STOP][On], [Off] [Reset Hour Meter][Cancel] , [OK]ÜÜ– [Wi-Fi Remote]7[Set Up New]For details refer to “WFT-E6 Wireless File Transmitter - Guide for Canon Camcorders” (PDF file). Ü–– [Select] [Edit] [Camera Settings] [Select User] [User Setting] [Initialize Media][CF A][Cancel], [OK]ÜÜ45[CF B] [SD Card][Complete], [Quick]ÜÜ [Firmware]–Ü–– Menu itemSubmenuSetting optionsA
177 Menu Options [Genlock Adjust.]: The phase difference between the external Genlock signal and the camera is initially set to 0. This function allows you to adjust it within the range of approx. ±0.4 H (-1023 to 1023). When setting to 1000 or more or -1000 or less, set the first field to 10 or -10, respectively. [Delete Last Clip]: Deletes the last MXF clip you recorded. This setting option will not appear if you turned the camera off since recording the last clip. [Reset Hour Meter]: The camera has two “hour meters” – the first keeps track of total operation time and the second keeps track of operation time since the last time the second hour meter was reset with this function. [Firmware]: You can verify the current versio n of the camera’s firmware. This menu option is usually unavailable. [ ¥ My Menu] ( mode only) Menu itemSubmenuSetting optionsA [Edit][Register][Cancel] , [OK]30 [Move][Cancel], [OK] [Delete][Cancel], [OK] [Reset All] [Cancel], [OK]
Displaying the Status Screens 178 Displaying the Status Screens You can use the status screens to check the camera’s various recording- and playback-related settings. You can also output the status scr eens on an external monitor. 1 Press the STATUS button. • The status screen most recently displayed will appear unless you turned off the camer a or changed the operating mode. In such case, the [Camer a] status screen appears in mode and the [Assign Button 1/2] status screen appears in mode. 2 Push the joystick up/down or use the SELECT dial to scroll through the status screens. 3 When you are finished, press the STATUS button again to exit the status screens. • Alternatively, you can press the MENU or CUSTOM PICTURE button. Doing so will exit the status screen and open the respective menu. , 12 only.2Does not appear in the [Photos] index screen.3These screens appear only after a custom picture file has been selected.4These screens appear only when the optional WFT-E6 Wireless File Transmitter is attached to the camera and an active access point has been activated with the [ w Other Functions] > [Wi-Fi Remote] setting. Operating modes: Status screenDescriptionA [Gamma/Color Space]Displays the output settings for each terminal. Also displays the gamma and color space settings of the video on the screen and the video to be recorded on a CF card. Ü–179 [Camera]Displays settings related to recording, such as ISO speed/gain, iris1 and shutter speed increments, peripheral illumination correction1 and attached lens model information1. Ü–179 [Assign Button 1/2], [Assign Button 2/2]Allows you to verify the current function of each assignable button.ÜÜ180 [Audio]Displays settings related to audio.ÜÜ2180 [Media]Displays information about the recording media.ÜÜ181 [4K/2K/MXF 1/2], [4K/2K/MXF 2/2] Displays the settings for the video terminals and for MXF clips.Ü–181 [Video]–Ü [Metadata 1/2], [Metadata 2/2]Displays the user memo and other metadata that will be recorded with clips.Ü–182 [Battery/Hour Meter]Allows you to check the remaining battery time, battery life and how long the camera has been in operation.ÜÜ183 [ / Data 1/3], [ / Data 2/3], [ / Data 3/3]3Displays the settings for the custom picture file that will be embedded into clips. Ü–183, 184 [Wi-Fi Remote 1/4] to [Wi-Fi Remote 4/4]4Displays settings related to the configuration of the optional WFT-E6 Wireless File Transmitter and the Wi-Fi network setup. For more details, download the “WFT-E6 Wireless File Transmitter - Guide for Canon Camcorders” (PDF file) from your local Canon Web site and follow the instructions to complete the necessary setup. Ü––
179 Displaying the Status Screens [Gamma/Color Space] Status Screen ( mode only) * When using Canon Log gamma and [£ LCD/VF Setup] > [View Assist.] is set to [On], [Wide DR] will be displayed in the [Gamma] column. [Camera] Status Screen ( mode only) 1 3 4 5 2 6 7 13G-SDI terminal ( A 144) 2 MON. 1 terminal ( A 144, 148) 3 MON. 2 terminal ( A 144, 148) 4 HD/SD SDI terminal ( A 58, 117, 148) 5 SYNC OUT terminal ( A 58, 117) 6 HDMI OUT terminal/CF card recording (A 58, 117) 7 LCD screen/viewfinder* ( A 58, 117) 1 2 4 5 3 1 ISO speed/Gain increment ( A70) 2 2 Iris increment ( A74) 3 Shutter speed increment ( A68) 4 2 Correction for peripheral illumination ( A 34) 5 2 Lens model name info ( A32)
Displaying the Status Screens 180 [Assign Button 1/2], [Assign Button 2/2] Status Screen * Assignable buttons 10 to 15 do not appear in mode. [Audio] Status Screen 1 1 1 Assignable buttons 1 to 15* (A111) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 9 10 In mode In mode 1 XLR terminal recording channel ( A93) 2 Microphone sensitivity (XLR terminal) ( A95) 3 Audio peak limiter ( A94, 95) 4 Microphone mode (MIC terminal) ( A95) 5 Microphone recording level (MIC terminal) ( A95) 6 Microphone attenuator (MIC terminal) ( A96) 7 Headphone volume ( A131) 8 Linking recording levels of XLR terminals ( A94) 9 Microphone attenuator (XLR terminal) (A 95) 10 Audio reference signal ( A99)