Using the GP-E2 GPS Receiver
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Using the GP-E2 GPS Receiver
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) with every
recording you make (MP4 clips, XF-AVC clips and photos). For MP4 clips and photos, the UTC
(coordinated universal time) date and time will be recorded as well. For XF-AVC clips, the GPS
information is recorded as part of the clip's metadata and can be used to organize and search
recordings using
Canon XF Utility
(
A
The recorded GPS information can be checked on the clip information screen or photo playback
screen (single photo view).
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. For details about connecting and using the receiver,
refer to the GP-E2 Instruction Manual.
* Supplied with the optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver.
Activating the GPS Receiver
1 Set the USB mode to [
GP-E2]
>
[
B
System Setup]
>
[USB Mode]
>
[
GP-E2]
2 Turn on the receiver.
• The
icon appears on the left of the screen and will blink as the receiver tries to acquire satellite
signals.
• When satellite signals are correctly acquired, the
icon will stay continuously on. GPS functions
will be activated, and clips and photos recorded thereafter will be geotagged.
Operating modes:
IFC-40AB III / IFC-150AB III Interface Cable
(optional)
