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About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Canon XF605. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camera and
retain it for future reference. Should the camera fail to operate correctly, refer to
Before Using the Camera
• Before making important recordings for the first time, make test recordings using the video configuration(s)
you plan to use to check that the camera operates correctly. Should it fail to operate correctly, refer to
Troubleshooting
(A 207).
• Copyright notice: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright
owners and be contrary to copyright laws.
• Notes on privacy and publicity rights regarding the use of video: When using the camera, exercise proper
caution in order to protect privacy and avoid any violation of publicity rights.
• About the LCD screen and viewfinder: The screen is produced using extremely high-precision manufacturing
techniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels operating to specification. Very rarely, pixels may misfire or
light up permanently. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.
• About the access indicator: Observe the following precautions while an access indicator (A 32) is illuminated
or flashing in red. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.
- Do not turn off the camera and do not remove the battery or other power source.
- Do not open the card compartment cover.
Conventions Used in this Manual
•
IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camera's operation.
•
NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
• A: Reference page number.
• The following terms are used in this manual.
- "Screen" refers to the LCD monitor's screen and the viewfinder screen.
- "Battery" refers to a supplied or optional battery pack.
- "AC adapter" refers to the CA-CP200 L Compact Power Adapter.
- "SD card" refers to an SD, SDHC or SDXC memory card.
- "Card" alone, not specified: refers to SD cards.
- "CAMERA mode": operating mode for making recordings (shooting mode).
"MEDIA mode": operating mode for playing back and managing recordings (playback mode).
- "Access indicator": when not specified, refers collectively to the SD CARD access indicators.
- "Smartphone application" refers to Content Transfer Mobile (CTM).
- Unless indicated otherwise, shooting functions are utilized in CAMERA mode.
• Photographs in the manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera.
• Some screenshots have been altered to make them easier to read. Furthermore, screenshots used are from a
product in development and may differ slightly from the actual screens due to product enhancement.
Introduction
Troubleshooting
(A 207).
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