Canon XF705, Instruction Manual

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Connecting to an External Monitor
Connecting to an External Monitor
When you connect the camcorder to an external monitor (to monitor the recording or for playback), use the
terminal on the camcorder that matches the one you wish to use on the monitor. Then, select the video signal
output configuration (
A
143).
Connection diagram
We recommend that you power the camcorder from a power outlet using the compact power adapter.
U s ing the S DI Terminal
The digital signal that is output from the SDI terminal includes the video signal, audio signal (up to 4 channels),
time code signal and the recording command signal.
When using the SDI terminal, you can output various assistance displays (onscreen displays, markers, etc.) in
order to check them also on an external monitor.
1 S elect [ S DI/HDMI Max Re s .].
>
[
B
"
System Setup]
>
[SDI/HDMI Max Res.]
2 S elect [3840x2160] or [1920x1080] and then pre ss S ET.
3 S elect [ S DI Output].
>
[
B
"
System Setup]
>
[SDI Output]
4 S elect [On] and then pre ss S ET.
5 S elect [3 G - S DI Mapping].
>
[
B
"
System Setup]
>
[3G-SDI Mapping]
6 S elect the de s ired option and then pre ss S ET.
• You can select a video output signal compliant with Level A or Level B of the SMPTE ST 425-1 standard.
Operating modes:
HDMI OUT terminal
HDMI cable
(commercially available)
BNC cable
(commercially available)
SDI inputs
External monitor
HDMI inputs
SDI terminal