Canon VIXIA HF M400 VIXIA HF M40 / HF M41 / HF M400 Instruction Manual - Page 43

Relay Recording You can activate the relay recording so if the memory you are using becomes full while recording movies, the recording will continue unin- terrupted on a memory card. When recording on memory card X, you can use memory card Y for relay recording (497). only: When recording in the built-in memory, you can choose to use only memory card X for relay record- ing (f94), or use both memory cards (f9497). Operating modes: 1 Insert a memory card that contains no video recordings into the card slot of the memory card you want to use for relay recording. • When relay recording from the built-in memory ( only): memory card slot X or both memory card slots. • When relay recording from memory card X: memory card slot Y only. 2 Activate the relay recording. [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Rec Media for Movies] 8 [f] ( only) or [4] 8 [Relay Recording] 8Desired option* 8 [a] * The approximate available recording time will now reflect the combined space in the memories used for relay recording. NOTES • You cannot use relay recording from the built-in memory to memory card Y. When using a single memory card, be sure to insert it into memory card slot X. • There will be a momentary stop in the scene at the point where the camcorder switches from one memory to another. • Any of the following actions will deactivate the relay recording function: - Turning off the camcorder. - Opening the double memory card slot cover. - Changing the position of the mode switch. - Changing the camcorder's operating mode. - Changing the memory used for recording movies. Preparations Š 43