Canon XA20 Instruction Manual - Page 39
Selecting the Movie Format AVCHD/MP4, Selecting the Memory Card for Recordings
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Using a Memory Card 2 Open the initialization screen for the desired memory card. [FUNC.] > [MENU] > [Initialize] > [Initialize ] > [6 Mem. Card A] or [7 Mem. Card B] > • Touching [FUNC.] is necessary only when performing the procedure in mode. • In the initialization screen, touch [Complete Initialization] to physically erase all the data rather than just clear the file allocation table of the memory card. 3 Touch [Yes]. • If you selected the [Complete Initialization] option, you can touch [Cancel] to cancel the 39 initialization while it is in progress. All recordings will be erased and the memory card can be used without any problem. 4 Touch [OK] and then touch [X]. IMPORTANT • Initializing a memory card will permanently erase all recordings. Lost original recordings cannot be recovered. Make sure you save important recordings in advance using an external device (A 114). Selecting the Movie Format (AVCHD/MP4) You can choose to record movies in AVCHD or MP4 format. AVCHD movies are ideal for playback with fantastic picture quality. MP4 movies are versatile and can easily be played back on smartphones and tablets or uploaded to the Web. Operating modes: 1 Open the [Movie Format] screen. [FUNC.] > [MENU] > > [Movie Format] 2 Select the desired movie format. 3 Touch [X]. Selecting the Memory Card for Recordings Movies and photos are recorded on a memory card. You can select on which memory card your movies and photos will be recorded. Operating modes: 1 Open the [Recording Media] screen. [FUNC.] > [MENU] > > [Recording Media] 2 Touch the desired memory card ([6 Mem. Card A] or [7 Mem. Card B]) for recording movies ([v Rec Media for Movies]) or for taking photos ([{ Rec Media for Photos]). 3 Touch [X]. • After closing the menu, the icon of the memory card selected for recording movies will appear on the screen.