Canon XA20 - Manual (Page 44)

Recording Movies and Photos
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Recording in n (Manual) Mode
When the mode switch is set to n (Manual), you can enjoy full access to the menus and manually
adjust the exposure, focus, white balance and many more of the camcorder’s settings to your
preference. Even in
mode, though, the camcorder can help you with the settings, for example,
by using Special Scene recording programs (A 72).
1 Set the mode switch to n.
2 Set the power switch to CAMERA.
3 Record movies and photos.
• The procedure is the same as in mode (A 40).
IMPORTANT
• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so
may result in permanent data loss or damage to the memory card.
- Do not open the double memory card slot cover.
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.
- Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode.
• Be sure to save your recordings regularly (A 113), especially after making important recordings.
Canon shall not be liable for any loss or corruption of data.
NOTES
• The START/STOP button on the handle unit has a lock lever to prevent accidental operation. Set the
lock lever to C in cases such as when you do not want a recording inadvertently paused or do not
plan to use this START/STOP button. Return the lever to its previous position to enable use of the
START/STOP button again.
• When you set the q > [Rec Command] setting to [i On] and you use the HD/SD-SDI
terminal ( only) or HDMI terminal to connect the camcorder to a device capable of receiving
recording commands through a connection via the HD/SD-SDI terminal ( only) or HDMI
terminal, if you start or stop recording with the camcorder, the connected device will also start or
stop recording.
Operating modes:
COP
Y