Recording; Recording Video; Preparing To Record - Canon XF100 Instruction Manual

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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 45). Should the camcorder
fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (0 159).
For details on recording audio, refer to Recording Audio (0 74).
Operating modes:

Preparing to Record

1 Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (
2 Insert a CF card into a CF card slot (
• Insert another CF card into the other CF card slot to use relay
recording (0 38) or double slot recording (0 38).
3 Remove the lens cap.
4 Adjust the viewfinder.
NOTES
• The camcorder can add a user memo (0 79) 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 0.64 cm (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.
• The access indicator for the CF card slot selected for recording
illuminates in red and then changes to green.
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22).
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34).
mode and enters record pause
Recording
Lens cap Viewfinder
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