Canon MV MVX30i Instruction Manual

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Digital Video Camcorder Instruction Manual English PAL PUB.DIE-208 Introduction Basic Functions Advanced Functions Editing Using a Memory Card Direct Printing Additional Information Mini Digital Video Cassette Please read also the following instr...

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2 Important Usage Instructions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO N...

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3 Introduction E Using this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon MVX35i/MVX30i. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Change the display language before you begin ( 76). Symbols and Re...

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4 Table of Contents Introduction Important Usage Instructions ........................................................................................2 Using this Manual ...................................................................................

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5 Introduction E Changing the Display Language ................................................................................76 Changing the Remote Sensor Mode..........................................................................77 Other Camcor...

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6 Checking Supplied Accessories WL-D84 Wireless Controller Two AA (R6) Batteries Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord Lithium Button Battery CR2025 STV-250N Stereo Video Cable CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord) PC-A10 SCART Adapter* IFC-300PCU US...

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7 Introduction E Components Guide MVX35i/MVX30i CARD LCD screen ( 21) Speaker ( 30) (play/pause) button ( 28) (self-timer) button ( 57) / REC PAUSE button ( 83) (stitch assist) button ( 109) / END SEARCH bu...

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8 Dioptric adjustment lever ( 16) Power switch ( 3, 139) Grip belt ( 16) PHOTO button ( 97) Zoom lever ( 25) Viewfinder ( 16) Strap mount ( 158) Start/stop button ( 21, 104) Program AE Easy recording Program selecto...

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9 Introduction E Stereo microphone Remote sensor ( 17) S-video terminal ( 32) AV terminal ( 31) / (phones) terminal ( 30, 60) USB terminal ( 122, 133) Terminal cover MIC terminal ( 61) DC IN terminal ( 11) CHARGE ind...

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10 WT WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL - D84 START /STOP PHOTO ZOOM SELF T. D.EFFECTS ON/OFF SET MENU TV SCREEN REW PAUSE AV DV REMOTE SET SLOW 2 PLAY STOP FF ZERO SET MEMORY REC PAUSE 12bit AUDIO OUT DATE SEARCH DATA CODE AUDIO DUB. SLIDE SHOW CARD !8 q !9 e...

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11 Basic Functions - Preparations E Preparing the Power Supply Attaching the Battery Pack 1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF. 2. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. • Remove the terminal cover of the battery pack. • Press lightly and slide it ...

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12 Using a Household Power Source 1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF. 2. Connect the power cord to the power adapter. 3. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 4. Connect the power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal. ❍ Turn off the camcorde...

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13 Basic Functions - Preparations E ❍ Charging, Recording and Playback Times Below times are approximate and vary according to the charging, recording or playback conditions. * Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/...

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14 Loading/Unloading a Cassette Use only video cassettes marked with the D logo. 1. Slide the OPEN/EJECT switch and open the cassette compartment cover. The cassette compartment opens automatically. 2. Load/unload the cassette. • Load the cassette...

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15 Basic Functions - Preparations E Installing the Backup Battery The backup battery (lithium button battery CR2025) allows the camcorder to retain date, time ( 18) and other camcorder settings while the power source is disconnected. Connect a power ...

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16 Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the Viewfinder (Dioptric Adjustment) 1. Turn on the camcorder and keep the LCD panel closed. 2. Adjust the dioptric adjustment lever. Attaching the Lens Cap 1. Attach the cord to the lens cap. 2. Pass the grip bel...

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17 Basic Functions - Preparations E Using the Wireless Controller Point it at the camcorder’s remote sensor when you press the buttons. Inserting Batteries The wireless controller operates with two AA (R6) batteries. 1. Open the battery cover. 2. I...

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18 Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time Set the time zone, date and time when you first start using your camcorder, or when you have replaced the backup battery. Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time 1. Press the MENU button to open the menu. 2....

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19 Basic Functions - Preparations E 7. Press the MENU button to close the menu and to start the clock. Once you have set time zone, date and time, you do not need to reset the clock each time you travel to another time zone. Just set the time zone to...

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20 Displaying Date and Time during Recording You can display the date and time in the lower left corner of the screen. 1. Press the MENU button to open the menu. 2. Turn the SET dial to select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ] and press the SET dial. 3. Turn the SE...

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21 Basic Functions - Recording E Recording Movies on a Tape Before You Begin Recording Make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly. Before you make important recordings, clean the video heads ( 147). Recording 1. Remove t...

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22 ❍ Wait until the tape counter stops completely before you start recording. ❍ When you do not remove the cassette, you can record the next scene without producing any noise or blank sections between the recordings even if you turn the camcorde...

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23 Basic Functions - Recording E 2. Turn the SET dial to select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ] and press the SET dial. 3. Turn the SET dial to select [LCD MIRROR] and press the SET dial. 4. Turn the SET dial to select [OFF]. 5. Press the MENU button to close the ...

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24 Reviewing and Searching when Recording Record Review In record pause mode, this function allows you to review the last few seconds of your recording to check if it has been recorded properly. Press and release the c (record review) button. The cam...

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25 Basic Functions - Recording E Zooming The camcorder automatically switches between optical zooming and digital zooming. Image resolution is slightly lower with the digital zoom. 10× Optical Zoom Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out (wide- a...

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26 40×/200× Digital Zoom (Card: 40×) 1. Press the MENU button to open the menu. 2. Turn the SET dial to select [CAMERA SETUP] and press the SET dial. 3. Turn the SET dial to select [D.ZOOM] and press the SET dial. 4. Turn the SET dial to select a ...

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27 Basic Functions - Recording E Tips for Making Better Videos Holding the Camcorder For maximum stability, grip the camcorder in your right hand and keep your right elbow pressed against your body. If necessary, support the camcorder with your left ...

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28 Playing Back a Tape If the playback picture is distorted, clean the video heads using a Canon Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video head-cleaning cassette ( 147). 1. Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode. Set the POWER sw...

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29 Basic Functions - Playback E Special Playback Modes e/a (Playback Pause) To pause playback, press the e/a button during normal playback. 1 (Fast Forward Playback) / ` (Rewind Playback) Plays back the tape at 11.5 times normal speed (forward or re...

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30 Adjusting the Volume When you use the LCD screen for playback, the camcorder plays back the sound via built-in speaker. The speaker does not sound when you close the LCD panel. Use headphones when using the viewfinder. When Using Headphones The he...

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31 Basic Functions - Playback E Playing Back on a TV Screen The AV terminal also serves as headphones terminal. When “H” is displayed on the screen, change the setting following the procedure below. Open the menu and select [VCR SETUP]. Select [A...

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32 4. If connecting to a TV, set the input selector to VIDEO. If connecting to a VCR, set the input selector to LINE. The supplied PC-A10 SCART Adapter is for output only. For analog line-in recording or analog-digital conversion, please use a SCART ...

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33 Basic Functions - Playback E TVs with S (S1)-Video Input Terminal Refer also to the TV or VCR instruction manual. 1. Turn off all devices before starting the connections. 2. Connect the S-150 S-video Cable (optional) to the S-video terminals. 3. ...

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34 Selecting the Audio Output Channel You can select the output channels when playing back a tape with audio recorded on two channels. 1. Press the MENU button to open the menu. 2. Turn the SET dial to select [AUTO SETUP] and press the SET dial. 3. T...

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35 Advanced Functions E Menus and Settings Many of the camcorder’s advanced functions are selected from menus that appear on the screen. Selecting Menus and Settings 1. Press the MENU button to open the menu. 2. Turn the SET dial to select a subme...

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36 Submenu Menu Item Setting Options \CARD MIX MIX TYPE CARD CHROMA, CARD LUMI., 116 CAM. CHROMA, C. ANIMATION ANIMAT. TYPE CORNER, STRAIGHT, RANDOM MIX LEVEL CAMERA SETUP SHUTTER AUTO, 1/50, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 55 1/2000 A.SL SHUTTER ON,...

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37 Advanced Functions E Submenu Menu Item Setting Options SYSTEM WL. REMOTE A1, A2, OFF B 77 TALLY LAMP ON, OFF 78 BEEP ON, OFF 78 T.ZONE/DST See list of time zones. 18 D/TIME SET 18 MY CAMERA S-UP SOUND OFF, DEFAULT, MY SOUND 75 SHTR SOUND OPER. SO...

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38 PLAY (VCR) MENU CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CAMERA Submenu Menu Item Setting Options VCR SETUP REC MODE SP, LP 58 AV/PHONES H AV, PHONES H 31 MVX35i: AV \ DV/ ON, OFF 87 MVX30i: AV \ DV AUDIO SETUP OUTPUT CH L/R, L/L, R/R 34 AUDIO DUB. AUD...

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39 Advanced Functions E Submenu Menu Item Setting Options MY CAMERA S-UP SOUND OFF, DEFAULT, MY SOUND 75 SHTR SOUND OPER. SOUND SELF-T SOUND ...

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40 CARD CAMERA MENU CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY (VCR)CAMERA Submenu Menu Item Setting Options CAMERA SETUP SHUTTER AUTO, 1/50, 1/120, 1/250 55 A.SL SHUTTER ON, OFF 56 D. ZOOM OFF, 40X 26 WHITE BAL. AUTO, SET W, INDOOR T, OUTDOOR U 53 AF AST LAMP A...

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41 Advanced Functions E Submenu Menu Item Setting Options SYSTEM WL. REMOTE A1, A2, OFF B 77 TALLY LAMP ON, OFF 78 BEEP ON, OFF 78 T.ZONE/DST See list of time zones. 18 D/TIME SET 18 MY CAMERA S-UP SOUND OFF, DEFAULT, MY SOUND 75 SHTR SOUND OPER. S...

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42 CARD PLAY MENU CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY (VCR)CAMERA Submenu Menu Item Setting Options CARD PRINT ORDERS NO, YES 132 OPERATIONS ALL ERASE (Single Image TRANS. ORDERS NO, YES 138 Display) ALL ERASE IMAGE ERASE CANCEL, SINGLE, ALL 1...

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43 Advanced Functions - Recording E Using the Recording Programs Easy Recording Program The camcorder adjusts focus, exposure and other settings automatically, allowing you to just point and shoot. Program AE Modes Auto The camcorder adjusts focus, ...

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44 Availability of Functions in Each Mode: A: Auto setting h: Available ×: Not available : Can be used only in CAMERA mode. Selecting the Easy Recording Program Set the program selector to [. “[” appears. CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY (VCR) C...

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45 Advanced Functions - Recording E Selecting the Program AE Mode 1. Set the program selector to Q. 2. Press the SET dial. A list of the program AE modes appears. 3. Select a mode and press the SET dial. The symbol of the mode appears on the upper l...

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46 Using the Night Modes 1. Set the program selector to Q. 2. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [NIGHT MODE], select a setting option and close the menu. 3. Press the NIGHT MODE button. • The symbol of the selected mode appears on the...

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47 Advanced Functions - Recording E Using the Mini Video Light You can turn on the mini video light (assist lamp) at any time regardless of the program AE modes. Press the LIGHT button. • “ ” appears on the screen. • The mini video light tu...

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48 Attaching the Ring Light Adapter 1. Attach the Ring Light Adapter to the camcorder as shown in the illustration. 2. Move the LOCK lever in the direction of the arrow. Recording with the Ring Light Adapter 1. Move the zoom lever toward W. 2. Press...

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49 Advanced Functions - Recording E Skin Detail Function When shooting close-ups of people, the camcorder automatically softens details to reduce the appearance of skin imperfections for a more complimentary appearance. Open the menu and select [CA...

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50 Adjusting Exposure Manually Exposure Lock You can lock the exposure when recording in situations where the lighting may change suddenly to control the brightness of the image. 1. Set the program selector to Q. 2. Press the EXP button. • “E.LOC...

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51 Advanced Functions - Recording E Adjusting the Focus Manually Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case, focus manually. 1. Set the program selector to Q. 2. Adjust the zoom. When you operate the zoom after adjusting the...

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52 ❍ The setting resets to autofocus when you switch the program selector to [. ❍ Readjust the focus when you have turned off the camcorder. Infinity Focus Use this function when you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or firework...

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53 Advanced Functions - Recording E Setting the White Balance You can use the preset modes to reproduce colours more accurately, or set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting. 1. Set the program selector to Q. 2. For custom white balan...

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54 ❍ Use the auto setting for normal outdoor scenes. ❍ When the program selector is set to [, white balance is preset to [AUTO]. ❍ The camcorder retains the custom white balance setting even if you turn it off. However, it resets to [AUTO] when...

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55 Advanced Functions - Recording E Setting the Shutter Speed You can adjust the shutter speed manually to make stable shots of fast moving subjects. 1. Set the program selector to Q. 2. Set the program AE mode to the (Auto) mode. 3. Open the menu ...

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56 Auto Slow Shutter In Easy Recording mode and when [SHUTTER] is set to [AUTO] in Auto mode, the camcorder uses shutter speeds down to 1/25 in CAMERA mode and 1/12.5 in CARD CAMERA mode. This allows you to record brightly in places with insufficient...

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57 Advanced Functions - Recording E Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used for recording movies and still images. When recording movies 1. Press the (self-timer) button. “ ” appears. 2. Press the start/stop button. • The camcorder st...

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58 Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP) You can choose between SP (standard play) and LP (long play). LP extends the tape usage by 1.5 times. To change to LP mode, open the menu and select [VCR SETUP]. Select [REC MODE], set it to [LP] and close the m...

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59 Advanced Functions - Recording E Audio Recording Changing the Audio Mode You can record sound in two audio modes—16-bit and 12-bit. The 12-bit mode records sound on two channels (stereo 1), leaving 2 channels free (stereo 2) for adding new sou...

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60 ❍ The audio level can be changed when the green bar is displayed. We recommend hiding the bar when you have finished adjusting to prevent accidental changes. ❍ The microphone level resets to [AUTO] when you switch the program selector to [. �...

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61 Advanced Functions - Recording E Wind Screen The camcorder reduces wind noise automatically. However, you can turn off the wind screen when recording indoors, or when you want the microphone to be as sensitive as possible. Open the menu and selec...

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62 Using Digital Effects Faders ( 65) Begin or end scenes with a fade to or from black. The image gradually fades in. The image gradually fades out. Fade Trigger (FADE-T) The image begins as a vertical line in the centre and expands sideways until it...

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63 Advanced Functions - Recording E The image appears in 16 pieces. The pieces move around until the puzzle is solved. The image is divided into 16 pieces. The pieces move around and disappear. Puzzle (PUZZLE) The image appears in zigzag from the to...

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64 Multi-Image Screen ( 67) Captures moving subjects in 4, 9 or 16 sequences of still images and displays them at one time. Sound will be recorded normally. 9 Sequences4 Sequences 16 Sequences Effects ( 66) Add flavour to your recordings. Art (ART) T...

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65 Advanced Functions - Recording E Availability of Digital Effects by Operating Modes: h: Available i: Not available * : Black and White only. CAMERA Movies Still Images PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY Faders hi h i i Effects hi h h* i Multi-im...

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66 Selecting an Effect In CAMERA mode, set the program selector to Q. 1. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button. [D.EFFECT |], [FADER], [EFFECT] and [MULTI-S] appear. 2. Select [EFFECT]. 3. Select the effect. A preview of the selected effect is shown as an...

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67 Advanced Functions - Recording E Using the Multi-Image Screen You can operate the multi-image screen only in the following playback modes: - When [S.SPEED] is set to [MANUAL]: Playback pause, slow forward/reverse playback - When [S.SPEED] is set ...

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68 ❍ Turn off the digital effect when you do not use it. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button to open the menu. Select [D.EFFECT |] and press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button. ❍ The camcorder retains the setting even if you turn it off or change the progr...

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69 Advanced Functions - Playback E Magnifying the Image The playback image can be magnified up to 5 times. 1. Move the zoom lever toward T. • The image is magnified by 2 times. • A frame appears indicating the position of the magnified area. �...

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70 Displaying the Data Code The camcorder maintains a data code containing recording date and time and other camera data such as shutter speed and exposure (f-stop). When you play back a tape, you can display the data code and select the data code c...

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71 Advanced Functions - Playback E Displaying the Data Code Press the DATA CODE button. ❍ The data code will not display the next time you turn on the camcorder. ❍ Only date and time appear in CARD PLAY mode. Six-Second Auto Date Date and time a...

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72 End Search When you have played back a tape, you can use this function to locate the end of the last recorded scene. In stop mode, press the END SEARCH button. • “END SEARCH” appears. • The camcorder rewinds/fast forwards the tape, plays b...

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73 Advanced Functions - Playback E Returning to a Pre-marked Position If you wish to return to a particular scene later, mark the point with the zero set memory and the tape will stop at that point when you rewind/fast forward the tape. This functi...

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74 Date Search You can locate the change of the date/time zone with the date search function. This function is operated with the wireless controller. Press the + or - button to begin searching. • Press more than once to search for further date chan...

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75 Advanced Functions - Other Functions E Customizing the Camcorder You can personalise your camcorder by customizing the start-up image and the sound it makes for start-up, shutter, operation and self-timer (collectively called the My Camera settin...

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76 Changing the Display Language The language used in the camcorder displays and menu items can be changed to German, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, Simplified Chinese or Japanese. To change the display language, open the menu and select [DISPLAY...

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77 Advanced Functions - Other Functions E Changing the Remote Sensor Mode Two remote sensor modes and an off setting are available to prevent interference from other Canon wireless controllers being used nearby. Turning the Remote Sensor Off Open t...

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78 Other Camcorder Settings Beep You will hear a beep upon camcorder operations such as power on/off, start/stop, self- timer countdown, and unusual conditions of the camcorder. If you turn off the beep, all camcorder sounds including the ones of th...

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79 Advanced Functions - Other Functions E LCD Backlight The LCD backlight is brighter when the camcorder is powered from a household power source. However, you can set the backlight at battery use to the same brightness. Open the menu and select [DI...

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80 Turning Off the Image Stabilizer The image stabilizer compensates for camcorder shake even at full telephoto. It tries to compensate for horizontal movements; therefore, you may decide to turn it off when you mount the camcorder on a tripod. Open...

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81 Editing E Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device You can copy your recordings by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video device. If you connect a digital video device, you can copy recordings with virtually no generation loss in i...

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82 ❍ When connecting a VCR, the quality of the edited tape will be slightly lower than that of the original. ❍ When connecting a digital video device: - If the picture does not appear, reconnect the DV cable or turn the camcorder off and back on ...

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83 Editing E Recording from Analog Video Devices (VCR, TV or Camcorder) You can record videos or TV programs from a VCR or analog camcorder on the tape in the camcorder. 1. Connect the camcorder to the analog video device. See Playing Back on a TV Sc...

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84 Recording from Digital Video Devices (DV Dubbing) You can record from other digital video devices equipped with a DV terminal with virtually no loss in picture and sound quality. 1. Connect the camcorder to the digital video device. See Connectin...

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85 Editing Concerning Copyright Copyright Precaution Certain pre-recorded video tapes, films and other materials, as well as some television programmes are copyrighted. Unauthorised recording of these materials may violate copyright protection laws. ...

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86 Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter) By connecting the camcorder to a VCR or 8mm video camcorder, you can convert analog video/audio signals to digital signals and output the digital signals via the DV terminal...

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87 Editing Turning On the Analog-Digital Converter Open the menu and select [VCR SETUP]. Select [AV \DV/ ] (MVX35i) or [AV \DV] (MVX30i), set it to [ON] and close the menu. ❍ Headphones cannot be used during analog-digital conversion. ❍ Dependin...

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88 Audio Dubbing You can add sound from audio devices (AUDIO IN) or with the built-in or an external microphone (MIC. IN). This function is operated with the wireless controller. Connecting q Connecting an Audio Device Refer also to the instruction m...

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89 Editing E 5. Press the AUDIO DUB. button on the wireless controller. “AUDIO DUB.” and “ a” appear. 6. Press the PAUSE a button on the wireless controller to begin dubbing. • Audio device: Begin playback. • Microphone: Speak into the m...

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90 Playing Back the Added Sound You can select to play back Stereo 1 (original sound), Stereo 2 (added sound), or adjust the balance of both sounds. 1. Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [12bit AUDIO], select a setting and close the menu....

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91 Editing E Transferring Video Recordings to a Computer Transferring Using a DV Cable You can transfer recordings to a computer equipped with a IEEE1394 (DV) terminal or IEEE1394 capture board. Use the editing software supplied with your computer/ca...

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92 Transferring Using a USB Cable Use a video editing software to transfer video recordings from the tape to the computer, edit them and upload them from the computer to the tape. You can also convert analog signals to digital signals and transfer th...

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93 Using a Memory Card E Inserting and Removing a Memory Card You can use SD Memory Cards or commercially available MultiMediaCards with this camcorder. The SD Memory Card has a protect switch to prevent accidental erasure. Inserting the Card 1. Tur...

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94 Selecting the Image Quality/Size Changing the Still Image Quality You can choose from Superfine, Fine and Normal. Open the menu and select [CARD SETUP]. Select [IMG QUALITY], set it to [SUPER FINE] or [NORMAL] and close the menu. Changing the Stil...

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95 Using a Memory Card E Changing the Movie Size You can choose between 352 × 288 pixels and 176 × 144 pixels. Open the menu and select [CARD SETUP]. Select [MOVIE SIZE], set it to [176×144] and close the menu. ❍ Movies are recorded in the MPEG-...

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96 To change the setting, open the menu and select [CARD SETUP]. Select [FILE NOS.], set it to [RESET] and close the menu. CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CAMERA FILE NOS.••••CONTINUOUSCARD SETUP ( 35) 101-0101 101 101-0102 101-0104 101...

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97 Using a Memory Card E Recording Still Images on a Memory Card You can record still images with the camcorder, from a tape in the camcorder or from devices connected via the DV terminal or AV terminal. You can also record a still image on the memor...

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98 ❍ Connection to a computer or PictBridge compliant printer will not work when the memory card contains more than 1800 images. For best performance, we recommend not recording more than 100 images on the memory card when you plan to connect the c...

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99 Using a Memory Card E Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder 1. Play back the tape. 2. Press the PHOTO button halfway when the scene you wish to record appears. • The camcorder pauses playback. The remaining image capacity and other information ...

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100 ❍ When recording from a tape in the camcorder or other video devices: - A still image recorded from an image in 16:9 format will be vertically compressed. - The data code of the still image will reflect the date and time it has been recorded on...