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XC

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This content is based on Cyanview's official manuals. Always check the official page for the latest information and precise specifications.
https://support.cyanview.com/docs/Integrations/Canon/CanonXC

This lets you control your camera over Ethernet, as long as the camera supports the XC protocol.

Supported Models​

All compatible models are supported through XC control (IP):

  • C70
  • C80
  • C300mk3
  • C400
  • C500mk2
  • XF605 (see its dedicated page)
note

For other models, you can use Remote A control (jack connection); see Remote A.

Wiring​

XC wiring diagram

Supported Controls​

ControlXC
Exposure (Iris, Gain, Shutter, ND filter)✓
White balance (R/B, color temperature)✓
Black balance (R/B, master black and black gamma)✓
Other settings (saturation, knee, detail, denoise)✓
Tally✓
OSD/Menu✓
Lens (zoom, focus)✓
Scene file save/recall✓

Camera Configuration​

On the camera you need to:

  • Configure a static Ethernet IP
  • Enable the XC protocol

You can follow the wizard in the menu Network Settings > New Conn. Settings (Wizard):

Wizard start

  1. For Select Function, choose XC Protocol

    Select function

  2. For Communication Settings, choose Create New Comm. Setting

  3. For Network Type, choose Ethernet

  4. For Setting Method, choose Setup with Network Connection

  5. For IP Address Settings (IPV4), choose Manual Setting, then enter a valid IP

    IP address settings

  6. For XC Protocol, choose Create New Func. Setting

    XC protocol settings

  7. For Authentication Method, choose No Auth.

    Authentication method

If your camera IP is not in the 10.192.0.0/16 range, see IP Configuration.

For control:

  • In the Custom Picture menu, select UserXX
  • Edit it and set Color Space to BT.709 Standard to access advanced shading (detail, etc.)

Custom Picture settings

RCP/RIO Configuration​

  1. Add a new camera in the RCP configuration UI
  2. Enter a custom number, name, etc.
  3. Select brand: Canon
  4. Select protocol: XC
  5. Enter the camera's IP address

The setup should look like this:

XC setup

Once correctly connected, it turns green.

Connection status

Troubleshooting​

No paint control​

  • Make sure your camera is not in ATW.
  • Make sure your camera's Custom Picture profile is unprotected:
    1. Open the menu (this can be done from the RCP)
    2. Navigate to CP
    3. Click Edit CP File
    4. Make sure Protect is set to Unprotect