3 41RecordingRecording VideoThis section explains the basics of recording clips*. For details on recording audio, refer to Recording Audio(A 95).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 204).* “Clip” refers to a single movie unit recorded with a single recording operation. You can also include metadata with the clip.Preparing to Record1 Remove the lens cap and attach the lens hood(A 28).2 Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder(A 19, 20).3 Insert SD cards as necessary (A 33, 34).• Insert cards into both SD card slots to use relayrecording or double slot recording (A 36).4 Slide down the lens barrier switch to OPEN to openthe lens barrier.5 Adjust the LCD screen (A 29) and/or viewfinder(A 30).NOTESNOTES• The camcorder can add a user memo (A 108) to the clips you record but you must prepare the user memofile before you start recording. The user memo can be used to store film slate information such as the clipname, camera operator and filming location.Operating modes:
