Canon XF105 - Manual (Page 40)

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Recording
Recording Video
This section explains the recording basics. Before you begin recording, make a test recording first to check if the
camcorder operates correctly. Record for approximately 6 minutes at 50 Mbps (0 46). Should the camcorder
fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (0 162).
For details on recording audio, refer to Recording Audio (0 77).
Preparing to Record
1 Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder ( 0 23).
2 Insert a CF card into a CF card slot ( 0 35).
• Insert another CF card into the other CF card slot to use relay
recording (0 39) or double slot recording (0 39).
3 Remove the lens cap.
4 Adjust the viewfinder.
NOTES
• The camcorder can add a user memo (0 82) to a clip as you record. It
can be used to store information such as the clip name, camera operator
and filming location. However, you must set the user memo before
recording.
• You can attach commercially available accessories to the handle by using the socket for 1/4" mounting
screws.
Recording
1 Hold down the button on the d switch and move it to
CAMERA.
• The camcorder turns on in mode and enters record pause
mode.
• The access indicator for the CF card slot selected for recording
illuminates in red and then changes to green.
Operating modes:
Lens cap Viewfinder
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