Canon EOS C400 - User Manual

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Digital Cinema Camera

Instruction Manual

PUB. DIE-0587-000A

Firmware Version 1.0.1.1

Main Page

Safety Instructions2
Table of Contents5
Introduction9
About this Manual9
Conventions Used in this Manual9
Supplied Accessories10
Before Using the Camera11
Names of Parts12
Camera12
LCD Monitor18
LCD Attachment Unit19
Handle Unit20
Camera Grip21
4K and Higher Resolutions: Workflow Overview22
Post-Production22
Color Grading with the ACES Workflow23
Preparations25
Preparing the Power Supply25
Using a Battery Pack25
Checking the Remaining Battery Charge27
Using the DC in 12V Terminal27
Preparing Other Accessories29
Examples of Camera Configurations29
Preparing the Handle Unit and LCD Monitor30
Attaching the Handle Unit30
Attaching the LCD Monitor30
Adjusting the LCD Monitor33
Removing and Attaching the Camera Grip34
Attaching the Microphone Holder34
Preparing the Lens35
Attaching a Lens35
In-Camera Lens Correction37
Date, Time and Language Settings38
Setting the Date and Time38
Changing the Language38
Using the Menus39
Selecting an Option from the Menu39
Press the MENU Button39
Using the Customized Menus (My Menu)40
Preparing Recording Media42
Compatible Recording Media42
Inserting Cards43
Removing Cards44
Initializing Recording Media44
Switching between Card Slots44
Recovering Recordings45
Selecting the Video Recording Method46
Setting a Card's Volume Label48
Setting the Clip File Name48
Checking the Camera's Inclination49
Using the Fan50
Adjusting the Black Balance52
Recording53
Recording Video and Photos53
Onscreen Displays55
Video Format57
Selecting the Onscreen Display Level59
Reviewing a Recording62
Adjusting Camera and Recording Settings63
Performing Basic Settings with Direct Touch Control63
Direct Setting Mode (FUNC Button)64
Using the Direct Setting Mode64
Video Configuration: Video Format, Sensor Mode65
System Frequency, Resolution and Frame Rate65
Select the Main Recording Destination65
Selecting the Sensor Mode65
Selecting the System Frequency65
Selecting the Main Recording Format65
Selecting the Resolution for the Main Clip65
Selecting the Frame Rate66
Selecting the Bit Rate66
Sub Recording Clips70
Proxy Clips (Simultaneous Recording)71
Available Configurations71
Shutter Speed73
Changing the Shutter Speed Mode and Value74
Recording under High-Frequency Light Sources74
Flicker Reduction75
ISO Speed/Gain76
Base ISO Speed77
Changing the ISO Speed or Gain Value77
Using the Control Dials79
ND Filter80
Aperture81
Aperture Settings of the Lens81
Manual Aperture: Changing the Aperture Value81
Using the Control Dials82
Momentary Automatic Aperture - Push Auto Iris82
Automatic Aperture83
Exposure Compensation - AE Shift83
Light Metering Mode83
White Balance85
Custom White Balance85
Color Temperature/Preset White Balance86
Auto White Balance (AWB)87
Focus88
Focus Mode on the Lens88
Manual Focus88
One-Shot AF91
Continuous AF92
Changing the AF Frame Type93
Subject Detection Function93
Tracking a Specific Subject95
Image Stabilization96
Zoom98
Zoom Modes of the Lens98
Adjusting the Zoom98
Displaying Live Video99
Example of Live Video System99
Inputting and Outputting Return Signals99
Onscreen Markers, Zebra Patterns and False Color100
Displaying Onscreen Markers100
Displaying Zebra Patterns102
Displaying False Color102
Setting the Time Code104
Selecting the Time Code Mode104
Selecting Drop or Non-Drop Frame105
Setting the User Bit106
Synchronizing with an External Device107
Connecting an External Device107
Time Code Signal Input107
Time Code Signal Output108
Reference Video Signal Input (Genlock Synchronization)108
Reference Video Signal Output109
Recording Audio110
Audio Settings and Recorded Audio Channels110
Audio Format for Main / Sub Recording Clips112
Connecting an External Microphone or External Audio Input Source to the Camera113
Switching the Input Type for the INPUT 1/INPUT 2 Terminals113
Selecting the Audio Input Source for Audio Channels114
Adjusting the Audio Recording Level115
Audio Input Adjustment116
Monitoring the Audio with Headphones117
Colors Bars/Audio Reference Signal118
Color Bars118
Audio Reference Signal118
Video Scopes119
Displaying a Video Scope119
Configuring the Waveform Monitor119
Configuring the Vectorscope120
Adding Marks to Clips in CAMERA Mode121
Adding a Shot Mark While Recording121
Adding an $ Mark or % Mark to the Last Clip Recorded121
Using Metadata122
Setting a User Memo Created with Canon XF Utility122
Using News Metadata123
Entering Slate Information about the Recording124
Special Recording Modes125
Slow & Fast Motion Recording125
Pre-Recording126
Continuous Recording126
Frame Recording Mode127
Interval Recording Mode128
Using Anamorphic Lenses130
Using the Optional RC-V100 Remote Controller131
Customization133
Assignable Buttons133
Custom Picture Settings138
Selecting Custom Picture Files138
Preset Picture Settings138
Editing a Custom Picture File's Settings139
Look Files140
Saving a Custom Picture File141
Copying Custom Picture Files141
Embedding the Custom Picture File in Clips142
Available Custom Picture Settings142
Saving and Loading Menu Settings147
Saving Menu Settings147
Loading Menu Settings147
Playback149
Clip Index Screen149
Playing Back Recordings151
Onscreen Displays During Clip Playback152
Playback Controls153
Adjusting the Volume154
Recording Data Operations155
Clip/Photo Menu Operations155
Displaying Clip Information156
Adding $ Marks or % Marks156
Deleting $ Marks or % Marks157
Adding Shot Marks157
Deleting All the Shot Marks from a Clip157
Deleting Recordings158
Deleting the User Memo and GPS Information from a Clip158
External Connections159
Video Output Configuration159
SDI out Terminal Video Output Configuration (Recording/Playback)159
MON. Terminal / HDMI out Terminal Video Output Configuration (Recording/Playback)162
Connecting to an External Monitor or Recorder164
Using the SDI out Terminal164
Using the MON. Terminal165
Using the HDMI out Terminal165
Terminal and the HDMI out Terminal165
Superimposing Onscreen Displays on Video Outputs166
Changing the Opacity Level of Onscreen Displays166
Selecting the Output Range166
Applying a LUT to Video Outputs168
Adjusting the Gain Difference between HDR and SDR169
User Luts170
Audio Output172
Importing Files to a Computer/Smartphone173
Saving Files173
Saving XF-AVC S/XF-HEVC S Clips173
Saving WAV Files174
Developing RAW Clips174
Automatically Transferring Recording Data to an FTP Server175
Network Functions177
About the Network Functions177
Using Networks179
Using a Wi-Fi Network179
Using a Wired (Ethernet) Network180
Configuring Connection Settings181
Activating a Network Connection181
Adding a New Connection Setting Using the Wizard182
Function Settings182
Other Connection Methods186
Other Network Settings189
802.1X Authentication190
Checking and Changing Connection Settings (SET)190
Checking and Changing Communication Settings (Nw)/Function Settings (MODE)191
Checking the Network's Status195
FTP File Transfer196
Transferring a Single Clip196
Transferring All Clips196
Starting Browser Remote199
Using Browser Remote201
Additional Information209
Menu Options209
Audio Setup Menu213
Network Settings Menu218
Displaying the Status Screens223
Troubleshooting243
Power Source243
Picture and Sound245
Connections with External Devices247
Network Functions247
Check this First247
List of Messages249
Handling Precautions256
Battery Pack256
Recording Media258
Maintenance/Others259
Using the Camera Abroad259
Optional Accessories260
Specifications261
Reference Tables267
Charging Times268

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Brand	Canon
Model	EOS C400
Category	Digital Camera
Language	English

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