Canon VIXIA HF G60 Instruction Manual - Page 35

3 Recording 35 Recording Video and Photos This section explains the basics of recording clips* and photos. For details on recording audio, refer to Recording Audio (A 70). * "Clip" refers to a single movie unit recorded with a single recording operation. Operating modes: Recording When you use mode to shoot video and take photos, the camcorder will automatically adjust various settings for you. In mode, you can manually adjust the focus, exposure and many other settings according to your needs and preferences. Lens barrier switch ACCESS indicator or POWER/CHG indicator Onscreen assignable button 1 Open the lens barrier. • Set the lens barrier switch to OPEN. 2 Set the mode switch to the desired position. • Set it to N ( mode) or n ( mode), according to how you want to use the camcorder. 3 Set the power switch to CAMERA. • The POWER/CHG indicator will illuminate in green. To record video 4 Press the REC button to begin recording. • During recording, Ü (in red) will appear on the screen. • You can also press the START/STOP button on the supplied wireless controller. 5 Press the REC button again to stop recording. • Ü will change to Ñ (in white) and the clip will be recorded on the card selected for recording clips.