Canon 8152B005, 8153B001, VIXIA HF-R40, VIXIA HFR42 NOTES, Press, NOTES, 2Press Y, When you use, Touching the, Pre-Recording, Operating modes:, >[zPre REC] >[ON] >[X], -Activating video snapshot

NOTES

•When you use [E] and [F] to adjust the focus manually, you can touch inside the frame to automatically focus on that spot.

Pre-Recording

The camcorder will start recording 3 seconds before you press Y, ensuring you do not miss important shooting opportuni- ties. This is especially useful when it is difficult to predict when to start recording.

Operating modes:

* SCN

* Pre-recording is always activated in mode.

1 Activate the pre-recording function.>[zPre REC] >[ON] >[X]•zwill appear on the screen.•Repeat, selecting [OFF], to turn off pre-recording.

2Press Y.

The scene recorded in the memory will start 3 seconds before Ywas pressed.

NOTES

•The camcorder will not record the full 3 seconds prior to pressing Yif the button was pressed within 3 seconds of having turned on pre-recording or having finished the previous recording.

•Any of the following actions will deactivate the pre-recording function.-Leaving the camcorder without any operation for 5 minutes.-Changing the operating mode.-Activating video snapshot.

-Touching the [ÄWhite Balance] or [RFaders] control button in the [ Main Functions] panel.

-Opening the [ Other Settings] menus.

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