Canon XF205 XF200 XF205 Instruction Manual - Page 47

3 Recording English 47 Recording Video This section explains the recording basics. Before you begin recording, make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly. Record an MXF clip for approximately 6 minutes at 50 Mbps and an MP4 clip for approximately 20 minutes at 35 Mbps (A 55). Should the camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (A 223). For details on recording audio, refer to Recording Audio (A 98). Operating modes: Preparing to Record 1 Remove the lens cap and attach the lens hood (A 32). 2 Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (A 24). 3 Insert recording media (one or two CF cards, SD card) as necessary (A 39, 40). • Insert a CF card to record MXF clips; insert an SD card to record MP4 clips. • Insert CF cards into both CF card slots to use relay recording (A 42) or double slot recording (A 42). 4 Slide down the lens barrier switch to OPEN to open the lens barrier. 5 Adjust the viewfinder. ቢ ብ ቦ ባ ቤ ቤ NOTES • The camcorder can add a user memo (A 111) to an MXF clip as you record. It can be used to store information such as the clip name, camera operator and filming location. However, you must set the user memo before recording.