Canon XF305 - Manual (Page 46)

Recording
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Recording Video
Recording
1 Hold down the button on the d switch and move it to
CAMERA ( 0 27).
• The camcorder turns on in mode and enters record pause
mode.
• The access indicator for the CF card slot selected for recording
illuminates in red and then changes to green.
2 Press the START/STOP button to begin recording.
• Recording starts. The front and rear tally lamps illuminate and the
recording indicator [NREC] appears on the screen.
• You can use the START/STOP button on the side grip, handle or
below the iris ring.
• When you use the wireless controller, press the START/STOP button
and the record enable button simultaneously.
3 Press the START/STOP button to pause the recording.
• The clip* is recorded to the CF card and the camcorder enters record
pause mode. The tally lamps will also go out.
* “Clip” refers to one movie unit from the point you press the START/STOP button
to start recording until you press again to pause the recording. You can also
include custom picture settings (0 119) and metadata (0 98) with the clip.
IMPORTANT
• Observe the following precautions while the CFj or CFl access
indicator is illuminated in red. Failure to do so may result in permanent
data loss.
- Do not open the CF card slot cover of the CF card slot being
accessed and remove the CF card.
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.
• Be sure to save your recordings regularly (0 158), 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 has a lock lever to prevent
accidental operation. Set the lock lever to R in cases such as when
you do not want a recording inadvertently paused or do not plan to use
the START/STOP button. Return the lever to its previous position to
enable use of the START/STOP button again.
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