3

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 an MXF clip for approximately 6 minutes at 50 Mbps and an MP4 clip for approximately 20 minutes at 35 Mbps (A55). Should the camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (A218).

For details on recording audio, refer to Recording Audio (A98).

Operating modes:

47

English

Preparing to Record

1

Remove the lens cap and attach the lens hood

 

 

 

(A32).

￿

￿

2

Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder

 

 

 

 

(A24).

 

￿

3

Insert recording media (one or two CF cards, SD

 

 

 

card) as necessary (A39, 40).

 

 

 

• Insert a CF card to record MXF clips; insert an SD card

 

￿

 

to record MP4 clips.

 

 

 

￿

 

• Insert CF cards into both F card slots to use relay

 

 

￿

 

 

recording (A42) or double slot recording (A42).

 

4

Slide down the lens barrier switch to OPEN to open

 

 

 

the lens barrier.

 

 

5

Adjust the viewfinder.

 

 

NOTES

The camcorder can add a user memo (A111) 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.