Canon XA50 Instruction Manual

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7 113Saving ClipsWorking with Clips on a ComputerSaving MP4 ClipsMake sure to save clips recorded with this camcorder to a computer. To do so, you will need a card readerconnected to a computer or a computer with an SD card slot. For details on transferring files from the SD card,refer to the computer's instruction manual or OS's help modules.Under certain circumstances, clips may be split and recorded as separate files. Using MP4 Join Tool you can jointhe split files of and save them as a single seamless clip.Transferring Files to a Computer1 Insert an SD card with the desired clips into the SD card slot of the computer or card reader connected to thecomputer.2 Follow the OS's onscreen instructions.3 Copy the clips on the SD card to the computer.• Recordings on the SD card are located in folders named "XXX_mmdd" under the "DCIM" folder, where XXXis the folder number (100 to 999) and mmdd stands for the recording date (A 119).Joining Clips Split by the CamcorderUse MP4 Join Tool to join clips split by the camcorder in the following cases.• When the camcorder switches to the other SD card while recording video due to the relay recording function(A 34).• The video (stream) file in the clip will be split approximately every 4 GB.MP4 Join Tool is available as a free download (for Windows or macOS) from your local Canon website. Checkthe download page for the system requirements and latest information.You will find detailed instructions about installing and uninstalling the software in the "Read This First" file (Install-MP4 Join Tool.pdf) included in the compressed file you download. For details about using the software, refer tothe instruction manual (PDF file) that is installed with the software.Saving XF-AVC ClipsUse Canon XF Utility to save and organize XF-AVC clips on a computer. You can use the Canon XF plugins toeasily use clips directly from Avid non-linear editing (NLE) software. The software and plugins are available as freedownloads from your local Canon website. Check the download page for the system requirements and latestinformation.You will find detailed instructions about installing and uninstalling the software in the "Read This First" file(Install-XF Utility.pdf) included in the compressed file you will download from the website. For details about usingthe software, refer to the instruction manual (PDF file) that is installed with the software.Canon XF Utility (for Windows/macOS): Software application that allows you to save clips on a computer,check, play back and organize clips and grab still frames from clips.