Canon XF400 Instruction Manual

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3 39RecordingRecording Video and PhotosThis section explains the basics of recording clips* and photos. For details on recording audio, refer to RecordingAudio (A 77).Before making important recordings for the first time, make test recordings using the video configuration(s) youplan to use to check that the camcorder operates correctly. Should the camcorder fail to operate correctly, referto Troubleshooting (A 141).* "Clip" refers to a single movie unit recorded with a single recording operation.Preparing to Record1 Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (A 19).2 Insert a card into an SD card slot.• To use relay recording or dual recording (A 47), insert SDcards into both slots.3 Open the lens barrier.• Set the lens barrier switch to OPEN.4 If you need to use the viewfinder, pull it out and adjust it,as necessary.• You can use the dioptric adjustment lever and tilt theviewfinder 45 degrees upward.Operating modes:Lens barrier switch