Canon cinema EOS C500 PL User Manual

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Adjusting the Focus
• A white frame representing the whole screen area is displayed on the top left of the screen. The orange 
frame within it represents the approximate part of the image shown magnified.
2 If necessary, use the joystick ( ÝÞ) or SELECT dial to move the orange frame around and check other 
parts of the image.
• You can move the orange frame 5 st eps vertically or horizontally. Press the CANCEL button to return the 
magnification frame to  the center position.
3 Press the button again to cancel the magnification.
* The magnification that appears on the LCD screen, viewfinder screen and external monitor is different. The magnification also  differs based on the video configuration.
NOTES
• Peaking appears on the camera screen and an exte rnal monitor connected to the MON. 1 terminal. 
Magnification appears on the camera screen and an external monitor connected to the MON.1 or MON. 2 
terminal. They will not appear when using the other terminals.
• Peaking/Magnification will not affect recordings made on a CF card.
• When using the camera’s screen to focus: - The camera features professional video scopes ( A100). You can display the edge monitor to help you 
focus even more accurately.
- You can use peaking together with the edge monitor.  In such case, the gain and frequency of the peaking 
effect will be adjusted automatically according to the gain settings of the edge monitor.
• You can use the [ w Other Functions] >  [Custom Function] > [Magn. Add. Disp.] setting to activate peaking 
and the edge monitor while the pictur e on the screen is being magnified. 
						

							Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns
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Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns
Using onscreen markers allows you to make sure your subject is correctly framed and is within the appropriate 
safe area. The zebra patterns help you identify areas  that are overexposed. The onscreen displays and zebra 
pattern appear on the camera screen and an external monitor connected to  the MON. 1 terminal. The onscreen 
markers and zebra pattern will not affect recordings made on a CF card or the signal output from the 3G-SDI 
and MON. 2 terminals.
Displaying Onscreen Markers
The camera offers 5 types of onscreen markers. You can display multiple 
onscreen markers simultaneously.
1 Open the [Markers] submenu.
[ £ LCD/VF Setup] >  [Markers]
2 Select a marker you wish to display, select [White] or [Gray] and 
then press SET.
• Select [Off] to turn off the selected marker.
• You can display multiple markers si multaneously. Repeat this step as 
necessary.
• If you selected [Safety Zone] or [Aspect Marker], continue to step 3.  Otherwise, you can skip to step 4.
3 Select [Safety Zone Area] or [Aspect Ratio], select the desired option and then press SET.
4 Select [Enable], select [On] and then press SET to enable the onscreen markers.
• All of the selected onscreen markers will be displayed.
• Select [Off] to turn off all onscreen markers.
Options
Operating modes:
[Center]: Displays a small marker that indicates the center of the screen.
[Horizontal]: Displays a horizontal line to help you compose level shots.
[Grid]: Displays a grid that allows you to frame your shots correctly (horizontally and vertically).
[Safety Zone]: Displays indicators that show various safe areas, such as the action safe area and text safe area. 
Available options for [Safety Zone Area] are [80%], [90%], [92.5%] and [95%].
[Aspect Marker]: Displays markers that indicate various aspect ratios to help you keep your shot within that area.  Available options for [Aspect Ratio] are [2.35:1], [1.85:1], [1.75:1], [1.66:1], [14:9], [13:9] and [4:3].
[£ LCD/VF Setup]
[
Markers]
[Center]
[
Horizontal]
[Grid]
[Safety Zone]
[Aspect Marker]
[Off]
Aspect guide 4:3 Level marker Safety zone 80% 
						

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Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns
NOTES
• You can turn off all onscreen displa ys except for the onscreen markers (A55).
• If you set an assignable button to [Markers] ( A111), you can press the button to turn the onscreen markers 
on and off.
• If you selected [Side Crop] for the [  4K/2K/MXF Setup]  > [MON. 1 & 2] >  [Resize Output] setting while 
video is output from the MON. 1 terminal:
- The [1.85:1] aspect ratio marker will not be displayed.
- If you select [95%] for [Safety Zone Area], the markers on the left and right side will not be displayed.
Displaying Zebra Patterns
The camera has a zebra pattern feat ure that shows black and white 
diagonal stripes over areas that are  overexposed. The zebra patterns will 
not affect your recordings. There ar e two types of zebra patterns and you 
can display both simultaneously. Zebra  1 lets you identify areas within a 
certain range (±5% of a specified leve l) while zebra 2 lets you identify 
areas that are over a specified level. When you display both 
simultaneously and they overlap, only zebra 1 will be displayed in those 
areas.
1 Open the zebra pattern [Select] submenu.
[ £ LCD/VF Setup]  > [Select] (under [Zebra])
2 Select [Zebra 1], [Zebra 2] or [Zebra 1&2] and then press SET.
3 Open the zebra level submenu.
[£ LCD/VF Setup]  > [Zebra 1 Level] or [Zebra 2 Level]
4 Select a zebra level and then press SET.
5 Press the ZEBRA button to activate the selected zebra pattern.
• Alternatively, before closing the menu, you can also select [Zebra], 
select [On] and then press SET.
NOTES
• You can use the [  4K/2K/MXF Setup]  > [HD/SD Output] >  [Zebra HD Output] setting to display the zebra 
pattern on an external monitor connected to the HD/S D SDI terminal (HD output only), SYNC OUT terminal 
(HD-Y signal output only) or HDMI  OUT terminal (HD output only).
Center marker Grid
[£ LCD/VF Setup]
[
Select]
(under [Zebra])
[Zebra 1] 
						

							Setting the Time Code
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Setting the Time Code
While recording, the camera can generate a time code signal and embed it in your recordings. You can have the 
camera output the time code signal from the 3G-SDI te rminals, MON. terminals, HD/SD SDI terminal or TIME 
CODE terminal ( A91). In addition, you can superimpose the time code on video output from the HDMI OUT 
terminal or SYNC OUT terminal. While playing back video  recorded on a CF card, you can output the time code 
on the CF card from the HD/SD SDI terminal or TIME CO DE terminal. Additionally, you can superimpose the time 
code on the picture from the HDMI OUT terminal or SY NC OUT terminal. For recordings with a frame rate of 
29.97P, 59.94i or 59.94P, you can also select between a drop frame and non-drop frame time code.
To synchronize the camera’s time code to an external time code generator, refer to 
Synchronizing with an 
External Device
 ( A 88).
Selecting the Running Mode
During MXF mode, you can select the running mode of the camera’s time 
code. During 4K and 2K modes, the running mode will be set to [Free 
Run] during normal shooting and slow & fast recording mode; it will be set 
to [Rec Run] during interval record ing and frame recording modes. You 
can set the time code’s initial value, however, by performing the procedure 
in the following section 
Setting the Time Code’s Initial Value.
1 Open the time code [Mode] submenu.
[ ¤ TC/UB Setup]  > [Time Code]  > [Mode]
2 Select the desired option and then press SET.
• If you selected [Regen.], you do not need to perform the rest of this 
procedure. If you selected [Preset] and would like to set the time 
code’s initial value, see the following section 
Setting the Time Code’s 
Initial Value
.
3 After you select [Preset], open the time code [Run] submenu.
[ ¤ TC/UB Setup]  > [Time Code]  > [Run]
4 Select the desired option and then press SET.
Options
Operating modes:
[Preset]: The time code starts from an initial value you can select in 
advance. The default initial time code is 00:00:00.00. The time 
code’s running mode depends on the [Run] setting.
[Rec Run]: The time code runs only while recording so clips 
recorded consecutively on the same CF card will have 
continuous time codes.
[Free Run]:The time code starts running the moment you press  SET to select this option and keeps running regardless 
of the camera’s operation.
[Regen.]: The camera will read the selected CF card and the time code will  continue from the last recorded time code on the CF card. The 
time code runs only while recording so clips recorded 
consecutively on the same CF card will have continuous time 
codes.
[¤ TC/UB Setup]
[Time Code] [Mode]
[Preset]
[ ¤ TC/UB Setup]
[Time Code] [Run]
[Free Run] 
						

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Setting the Time Code’s Initial Value
If you set the time code mode to [Preset], you can set the initial value of 
the time code.
1 Open the time code [Setting] submenu.
[¤ TC/UB Setup]  > [Time Code]  > [Setting]
2 Select [Set] and then press SET. • The time code setting screen appears with an orange selection frame indicating the hours.
• To reset the time code to [00:00:00.00], select [Reset ] instead. If the running mode is set to [Free Run], the 
time code will be reset the moment you press SET and keep running continuously from 00:00:00.00.
3 Use the joystick ( Ý) or SELECT dial to set the hours and press SET to move to the minutes.
4 Change the rest of the fields (minutes, seconds, frame) in the same way. • Press the CANCEL button to close the screen without setting the time code.
5 Select [Set] and then press SET to close the screen. • If the running mode is set to [Free Run], the time code will start running from the selected time code the moment you press SET.
Selecting Drop or Non-Drop Frame
When [  4K/2K/MXF Setup]  > [4K (4096/3840)], [2K (2048/1920)] or 
[MXF]  > [Frame Rate] is set to [59.94P], [59.94i] or [29.97P], you can 
select between a drop frame (DF) or non-drop frame (NDF) time code, 
depending on how you plan to use your recordings.
When [Frame Rate] is set to any other  setting, the time code is set to non-
drop frame (NDF) and cannot be changed.
1 Open the [DF/NDF] submenu.
[ ¤ TC/UB Setup]  > [Time Code]  > [DF/NDF]
2 Select [DF] or [NDF] and then press SET.
• The time code display will differ depending on the setting. When you select [DF], the time code will appear 
as [00:00:00.00]; when you select [NDF], it will appear as [00:00:00:00].
Putting the Time Code Display on Hold
If you set an assignable button to [Time Code Hold] ( A111), you can press the button to freeze the display of 
the time code*. While the time code display is put on hold, [H ] will appear on the screen next to the time code 
and [HOLD] will appear on the rear panel.
The time code continues to run normally while the time co de display is on hold. When you resume the time code 
display, the current time code will be displayed.
* The time code display from the video output terminals will be put on hold. The time code data that is superimposed on the outp ut 
from the TIME CODE terminal, 3G-SDI terminals, MON. te rminals and HD/SD SDI terminal will not be put on hold.
[¤ TC/UB Setup]
[Time Code] [Setting]
[¤ TC/UB Setup]
[Time Code] [DF/NDF]
[DF] 
						

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About the Time Code Display
An icon may appear next to the time code depending on the operation. Refer to the following table.
NOTES
• When the frame rate is 23.98P or 24.00P, the frames valu e in the time code runs from 0 to 23. When the frame 
rate is 25.00P, 50.00i or 50.00P, it runs from 0 to 24. For other frame rates, it runs from 0 to 29.
• In 4K and 2K modes or when using pre-recording mode  in MXF mode, [Free Run] is set automatically and 
cannot be changed. When you are usin g interval recording, frame recording or slow & fast motion recording 
mode, you cannot select the [Free Run] running mode.
• When you mix drop frame and non-drop frame time codes,  there might be a discontinuity in the time code at 
the point where the recording starts.
• As long as the built-in rechargeable lithium battery is  charged and you selected the [Free Run] running mode, 
the time code continues to run even if you disconnect  all other power sources. However, this is less accurate 
than when the camera is on.
• If you set an assignable button to [Time Code] ( A111), you can press the button to open the [ ¤TC/UB 
Setup]  > [Time Code] submenu.
IconDescription
RThe time code is set to [Regen.].
PThe time code is set to [Preset] and  the running mode is set to [Rec Run].
FThe time code is set to [Preset] and the running mode is set to [Free Run].
ETime code signal is coming from an external source.
HTime code display is on hold.
No iconTime code during clip playback. 
						

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Setting the User Bit
Setting the User Bit
The user bit display can be selected from the date or the time of 
recording, or an identification code consisting of 8 characters in the 
hexadecimal system. There are sixteen possible characters: the numbers 
0 to 9 and the letters A to F.
If user bit information is being received along with an external time code, 
you can also record the external user bit on the recording media. The user 
bit information can be output from the 3G-SDI terminals, MON. terminals 
and HD/SD SDI terminals.
1 Open the user bit [Type] submenu.
[ ¤ TC/UB Setup]  > [User Bit]  > [Type]
2 Select the desired user bit type and press SET.
• Select [Setting] to set your own identification code, [Time]  to use the time as user bit, or [Date] to use the 
date as the user bit.
• If you selected [Time] or [Date], you do not need to perform the rest of the procedure. If you selected  [Setting], continue the procedur e to set the identification code.
3 Select [Set] and then press SET.
• The user bit setting screen appears with an  orange selection frame on the leftmost digit.
• To reset the user bit to [00 00 00 00], select [Reset] instead.
4 Use the joystick ( Ý) or SELECT dial to select the first character and press SET to move to the next 
digit.
• Change the rest of the digits in the same way.
• Press the CANCEL button to close the screen without setting the user bit.
5 Select [Set] and then press SET to close the screen.
Operating modes: [
¤ TC/UB Setup]
[User Bit] [Type]
[Setting] 
						

							Synchronizing with an External Device
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Synchronizing with an External Device
Using genlock synchronization, you can synchronize this camera’s video signal to that of an external video 
device. Similarly, using an external time code signal, you  can synchronize this camera’s time code to the external 
signal. Using the external time code si gnal with multiple cameras allows you to set up a multi-camera recording. 
You can also output the time code signal from this came ra to achieve the same result. If you output the time 
code (while shooting) from the 3G-SDI terminals or HD /SD SDI terminal* to an editing device, the editor can 
create video with the same time code.
* The HD/SD SDI terminal can also output the time code during playback. 
Connecting an External Device
When synchronizing the camera to an external signal, input a reference video signal* through the GENLOCK 
terminal or output the camera’s signal as a reference signal for an external device through the SYNC OUT terminal.
When synchronizing a time code signal, use the TIME CODE  terminal. Be sure to set the TIME CODE terminal to 
input or output in advance. 
Connect the external device to the camer a as shown in the following diagram.
* For the reference video signal, you can use an analog blackburst or tri-level signal.
Connection Diagram
Reference Video Signal Input (Genlock Synchronization)
When a reference sync signal (analog blackburst or tri-level signal) is input through the GENLOCK terminal, the 
phases of the camera’s V and H sync will automatically  be synchronized to it. The phase difference between the 
external Genlock signal and the camera is initially set  to 0. The H phase can be adjusted within the range of 
approximately ±0.4 H (HD equivalent).
1 Open the [Genlock Adjust.] submenu.
[ w Other Functions]  > [Genlock Adjust.]
2 Adjust the phase to the desired level, select [Set] and then press 
SET.
• Use the joystick ( Ý) or SELECT dial to select the value for each field 
and press SET to move to the next field.
Operating modes:
SYNC OUT terminal
TIME CODE terminal
GENLOCK 
synchronization Time code 
synchronization
GENLOCK terminal
[
w Other Functions]
[Genlock Adjust.] 
						

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Synchronizing with an External Device
Time Code Signal Input
An external SMPTE-standard LTC timing signal received from the TIME 
CODE terminal will be recorded as the time code. The user bit of the 
external timing signal can also be recorded. Before connecting the device, 
set the TIME CODE terminal to input. Also, you must set the running 
mode of the time code to [Free Run] (A84).
1 Open the [TC In/Out] submenu.
[¤ TC/UB Setup]  > [Time Code]  > [TC In/Out]
2 Select [In] and then press SET.
Recording the User Bit of an External Signal
The user bit of an external time code signal can also be recorded with the 
time code itself.
1 Open the user bit [Rec Mode] submenu.
[¤ TC/UB Setup]  > [User Bit]  > [Rec Mode]
2 Select [External] and then press SET.
NOTES
• The Genlock signal synchronization stabilizes after approximately 10 seconds. When the camera locks on an  external Genlock signal,  U will appear on the u pper right of the screen.
• If the external Genlock signal is incorrect or there is no  input signal, the external time code that is recorded 
may be incorrect.
• While a time code signal is being received, the external time code’s drop-frame bit will be used (if the external  time code is non-drop frame, [NDF] will appear on the rear panel).
• When an external time code signal is received, the camera’s own time code will be synchronized to it and the  synchronization will be maintained even if you disconn ect the cable from the TIME CODE terminal. However, 
performing any of the following actions while the cable is not connected will cause the synchronization to be 
disrupted; the correct time code will be restored once you reconnect the cable.
- Turning the camera off/on
- Changing the operating mode to   mode
- Changing the video configuration
• If the external time code signal is incorrect or there  is no input signal, the internal time code set in the 
[ ¤ TC/UB Setup]  > [Time Code] submenu will be recorded instead.
• When the camera locks on an external time code  signal, [EXT-LOCK] appears on the rear panel.
Operating modes:
[
¤ TC/UB Setup]
[Time Code] [TC In/Out] [In]
[¤ TC/UB Setup]
[User Bit]
[Rec Mode]
[Internal] 
						

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Reference Video Signal Output
You can output the camera’s video signal as a reference sync signal (analog blackburst or tri-level signal) through 
the SYNC OUT terminal to synchronize  an external device to this camera.
In   mode, you must first set [ ¤ TC/UB Setup]  > [Time Code] 
>  [24P TC/Sync] to [Normal], which is the default setting. In   
mode or if the default setting has not been changed in   mode, start 
from step 3 below.
1 Open the [24P TC/Sync] submenu.
[ ¤  TC/UB Setup]  > [Time Code]  > [24P TC/Sync]
2 Select [Normal] and then press SET.
3 Open the [Output] submenu.
[  4K/2K/MXF Setup] (in   mode) or [ ¢ Video Setup] (in   
mode)  > [SYNC OUT]  > [Output]
4 Select [HD Sync] (tri-level signal) or [Blk Burst]* (black burst) and 
then press SET.
• If necessary, select [Normal] or [XF Legacy] with the [ ¤ TC/UB 
Setup]  > [Time Code]  > [24P TC/Sync] setting.
• If necessary, adjust the scan mo de with the [  4K/2K/MXF Setup] 
>  [SYNC OUT]  > [Scan Mode] setting.
* Not available for 24.00 Hz recordings.
Synchronization signal summary 
*HRAW only.
Operating modes:
Video configuration for recordingSYNC OUT terminal
System 
priorityRecording modeResolutionFrame rateHD Sync1Blk BurstNormal2XF Legacy
4K
RAW4096×2160
3840×2160
59.94P1080/29.97 (P/PsF)1080/59.94i480/59.94i29.97P
23.98P1080/23.98 (P/PsF)
50.00P1080/25.00 (P/PsF)1080/50.00i576/50.00i25.00P
24.00P1080/24.00 (P/PsF)1080/60.00i–
HRAW
4K1K RAW4096×1080
3840×1080*59.94P720/59.94P720/59.94P480/59.94i
50.00P720/50.00P720/50.00P576/50.00i
2K
 12-bit
 10-bit2048×1080
1920×1080
59.94P1080/29.97 (P/PsF)1080/59.94i480/59.94i29.97P
23.98P1080/23.98 (P/PsF)
50.00P1080/25.00 (P/PsF)1080/50.00i576/50.00i25.00P
24.00P1080/24.00 (P/PsF)1080/60.00i–
 10-bit2048×1080
1920×108059.94P720/59.94P720/59.94P480/59.94i
50.00P720/50.00P720/50.00P576/50.00i
 mode
[ ¤ TC/UB Setup]
[Time Code]
[24P TC/Sync] [Normal]
 mode:
[ 4K/2K/MXF Setup]
 mode:[¢  Video Setup]
[SYNC OUT] [Output]
[Composite]