Recording Gps Information (Geotagging); Connecting The Gps Receiver - Canon XF705 Instruction Manual

Recording GPS Information (Geotagging)

Recording GPS Information (Geotagging)
When the optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver is connected to the camcorder's USB terminal, the camcorder will
automatically record the GPS information (longitude, latitude and altitude) to every recording you make (clips and
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photos). For photos only, the UTC (coordinated universal time) date and time will be recorded as well. You can
later use this GPS information to organize and search clips using Canon XF Utility (A 151). In
you can check if a clip contains GPS information on the [Clip Info] screen (A 138).
For details about attaching and configuring the receiver, refer to the GP-E2's instruction manual.

Connecting the GPS Receiver

Turn off the camcorder and the receiver. Connect the receiver to the camcorder's USB terminal using the USB
cable*. While recording, place the receiver in the carrying case* and attach it to the camcorder's grip belt or carry
it on your person.
* Supplied with the receiver.
To adjust the date and time automatically according to the GPS data
You can set
automatically adjust its date and time settings according to the information received from the GPS signal. The
date and time will be updated automatically the first time a correct GPS signal is acquired after turning on the
camcorder.
• While the automatic date/time adjustment is activated, the
Zone] and [Date/Time] settings will not be available.
IMPORTANT
• In certain countries/regions, the use of GPS may be restricted. Be sure to use the GPS receiver in accordance
with local laws and regulations of the country/region where the receiver is used. Be particularly careful when
traveling outside of your home country.
• Be careful about using the GPS receiver in places where the use of electronic devices is restricted.
• The GPS information recorded with clips and photos may contain data that can lead others to locate or
identify you. Be careful when sharing geotagged recordings with others or when uploading them to the Web.
• Do not leave the GPS receiver near strong electromagnetic fields such as near powerful magnets and motors.
NOTES NOTES
• On the [GPS Information Display] status screen (A 203), you can check the current GPS information and
satellite signal strength.
• You can use the
on the screen between meters and feet.
• Initial GPS signal reception will take longer after replacing the battery pack or when first turning on the
camcorder after a period of having been turned off.
> [B ! System Setup] > [GPS Auto Time] to [On], to have the camcorder
> [¢ % Monitoring Setup] > [Displayed Units] setting to change the units shown
USB terminal
> [B ! System Setup] > [Time
mode,