Canon XH A1 - Manual (Page 109)

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Recording Still Images on a Memory Card
You can record still images directly on the memory card. You can also record still images on the memory
card simultaneously while recording video on the tape and capture still images while playing back a tape.
1. Turn the dial to a recording program and move the / (card/tape) switch to
.
2. Press the PHOTO button halfway.
• The symbol turns green once the focus is adjusted. The picture may appear out
of focus for a moment while the camcorder is focusing.
• While the PHOTO button is half-pressed you can also use the focusing ring to adjust
the focus.
• Exposure is locked.
• When you press the PHOTO button on the wireless controller, recording starts
immediately.
3. Press the PHOTO button fully.
• The symbol disappears.
• The CARD access indicator flashes and the card access display appears.
 When you are using an SDHC memory card or SD Memory Card, make sure that the protect switch
is set to allow recording. If you attempt to record a still image on a write-protected memory card the
message “THE CARD IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION” will be displayed.
 Do not turn off the camcorder, change the position of the / (card/tape) switch or the
dial or remove the memory card while the CARD access indicator is flashing. Doing so could result
in data damage.
/ (card/tape)
switch
PHOTO button
CARD access indicator
PHOTO button