Recording; Recording Video; Preparing To Record - Canon XF205 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 an MXF clip for approximately 6 minutes at 50 Mbps and an MP4 clip for
approximately 20 minutes at 35 Mbps (A 55). Should the camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to
Troubleshooting (A 218).
For details on recording audio, refer to
Operating modes:

Preparing to Record

1 Remove the lens cap and attach the lens hood
A
( 32).
2 Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder
A
( 24).
3 Insert recording media (one or two CF cards, SD
card) as necessary ( A
• Insert a CF card to record MXF clips; insert an SD card
to record MP4 clips.
• Insert CF cards into both CF card slots to use relay
recording (A 42) or double slot recording (A 42).
4 Slide down the lens barrier switch to OPEN to open
the lens barrier.
5 Adjust the viewfinder.
NOTES
• The camcorder can add a user memo (A 111) to an MXF 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.
Recording Audio
39, 40).
(A 98).

Recording

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