Canon XHA1S - Manual (Page 114)

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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 set the / (card/tape) switch to
.
2. Press the PHOTO button halfway.
• turns green once the focus is adjusted and exposure is locked. 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 focus ring to adjust
the focus.
• When you press the PHOTO button on the wireless controller, the still image is
recorded immediately.
3. Press the PHOTO button fully.
• disappears.
• The CARD access indicator flashes and the card access display appears.
 When you are using an SDHC 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.
 Observe the following precautions while the card access display ( ) appears on the screen or
the CARD access indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.
- Do not remove the memory card.
- Do not change the position of the
/ (card/tape) switch or the dial.
- Do not turn off the camcorder, remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply.
/ (card/tape)
switch
PHOTO button
CARD access indicator
PHOTO button
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