Canon XF305 Manual

Recording

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Recording Video

Recording

1 Hold down the button on the d switch and move it to 

CAMERA (

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• 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.

2 Press the START/STOP button to begin recording.

• Recording starts. The front and rear tally lamps illuminate and the 

recording indicator [NREC] appears on the screen.

• You can use the START/STOP button on the side grip, handle or 

below the iris ring.

• When you use the wireless controller, press the START/STOP button 

and the record enable button simultaneously.

3 Press the START/STOP button to pause the recording.

• The clip* is recorded to the CF card and the camcorder enters record 

pause mode. The tally lamps will also go out.

* “Clip” refers to one movie unit from the point you press the START/STOP button 

to start recording until you press again to pause the recording. You can also 
include custom picture settings (0 119) and metadata (0 98) with the clip.

IMPORTANT

• Observe the following precautions while the CFj or CFl access 

indicator is illuminated in red. Failure to do so may result in permanent 
data loss.
- Do not open the CF card slot cover of the CF card slot being 

accessed and remove the CF card.

- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.

• Be sure to save your recordings regularly (0 158), especially after 

making important recordings. Canon shall not be liable for any loss or 
corruption of data.

NOTES

• The START/STOP button on the handle has a lock lever to prevent 

accidental operation. Set the lock lever to R in cases such as when 
you do not want a recording inadvertently paused or do not plan to use 
the START/STOP button. Return the lever to its previous position to 
enable use of the START/STOP button again.