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Recording
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 for approximately 6 minutes at 50 Mbps (A 55). Should the camcorder
fail to operate correctly, refer to
Troubleshooting (A 162).
For details on recording audio, refer to
Recording Audio (A 80).
Preparing to Record
1 Attach the monitor unit, handle unit, grip unit, etc. as necessary to build the
desired configuration (
A 32).
2 Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (
A 24).
3 Insert a CF card into a CF card slot (
A 41).
• Insert another CF card into the other CF card slot to use relay recording (A 44) or
double slot recording (A 44).
4 Attach a lens (A 32, 34).
5 Adjust the viewfinder.
NOTES
• The camcorder can add a user memo (A 85) to a 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.
Recording
1 Set the Q switch to CAMERA (A 26).
• The camcorder turns on in mode and enters
record pause mode.
• The access indicator for the CF card slot selected for
recording illuminates in red and then changes to green.
Operating modes:
Tally lamp
Access indicators
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