Capturing important moments with the <PRE-REC> function (VIXIA HF G20 / LEGRIA HF G25)

When using the ⋖PRE-REC⋗ (pre-recording) function, the camcorder will start recording 3 seconds before you press ⋖START/STOP⋗, ensuring you do not miss important shooting opportunities. This is especially useful when it is difficult to predict when to start recording.

By default, the ⋖PRE-REC⋗ function is assigned to assignable button 2.

The procedure for setting the ⋖PRE-REC⋗ function is explained below.

1. Turn on the camcorder and make sure it is set to a recording mode.

2. Press ⋖PRE-REC⋗.

3. ⋖⋗ will appear on the screen. Press ⋖PRE-REC⋗ again to turn off pre-recording.

Caution

The camcorder will not record the full 3 seconds prior to pressing ⋖START/STOP⋗ if 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 1 hour.

Changing the position of the mode switch, or pressing the ⋖⋗ button.

Activating video snapshot.

Opening the decoration screen.

Setting the camcorder to standby mode.

Touching any of the following control buttons in the FUNC. panel: [MENU], [Rec. Programs], [White Balance], [AGC Limit], [Audio Scene], [Image Stabilizer], [Faders], [Decoration] or [Review Recording].

This concludes the procedure for setting the ⋖PRE-REC⋗ function.