Table Of Contents - Canon XF400 Instruction Manual

Table of Contents

1. Introduction 9
About this Manual 9
Conventions Used in this Manual 9
Supplied Accessories 11
Names of Parts 12
Camcorder 12
Handle Unit 17
WL-D89 Wireless Controller 18
2. Preparations 19
Preparing the Power Supply 19
Using a Battery Pack 19
Preparing the Camcorder 22
Attaching the Microphone Holder Unit 22
Attaching the Handle Unit 22
Using the Lens Hood and Lens Cap 23
Using the Viewfinder 24
Using the LCD Screen 24
Adjusting the Grip Belt and Using Straps 25
Wireless Controller 26
Using a Tripod 27
Basic Operation of the Camcorder 28
Turning the Camcorder On and Off 28
Changing the Camcorder's Operating Mode 29
Using the MENU Button and Joystick 29
Date, Time and Language Settings 30
Setting the Date and Time 30
Changing the Language 31
Changing the Time Zone 31
Using SD Cards 32
Compatible SD Cards 32
Inserting and Removing an SD Card 33
Initializing an SD Card 34
Selecting the SD Card for Recordings 34
Using the Menus 35
FUNC Menu 35
Setup Menus 36
3. Recording 39
Recording Video and Photos 39
Preparing to Record 39
Basic Recording 40
Reviewing the Latest Clip Recorded 41
Using the Fan 42
Onscreen Displays 42
Video Configuration: Resolution, Bit Rate and
Frame Rate 46
Selecting Internal Recording 46
Selecting the Resolution and Bit Rate 46
Selecting the Frame Rate 46
Dual Recording and Relay Recording 47
Slow & Fast Motion Recording 48
Adjusting the Focus 49
Manual Focus 49
AF-Boosted MF 52
Continuous AF 53
Changing the AF Frame Size 53
Face Detection & Tracking 54
Zooming 56
Using the Focus/Zoom Ring 56
Using the Zoom Rockers 57
Using the Supplied Wireless Controller or an
Optional Remote Controller 59
Using the Touch Screen's Zoom Controls 59
Digital Tele-Converter 60
Image Stabilization 61
Dynamic IS or Standard IS 61
Powered IS 61
Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit 63
Shooting Modes 64
Programmed AE (') 64
Shutter Priority AE (') 64
Aperture Priority AE (") 65
Manual Exposure (n) 65
Special Scene Modes 66
Adjusting the Exposure 67
Exposure Lock (AE Lock) 67
Touch Exposure 67
Exposure Compensation 68
Backlight Correction 68
Zebra Pattern 69
ND Filter 70
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