Canon MV MVX30i Instruction Manual Download Page 3

Page: 3 / 163

Intr

oduction

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 References Used in This Manual

❍

: Precautions related to the camcorder operation.

❍

: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.

❍

: Reference page number.

❍

Capital letters are used to refer to buttons on the camcorder or the wireless controller.

❍

[ ] are used to refer to menu items displayed on the screen.

❍

“Screen” refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen.

❍

Please note that the illustrations mainly refer to the MVX35i.

The operating modes are determined by the position of the POWER switch and the

TAPE/CARD switch.

: Function can be used in this mode.

: Function cannot be used in this mode.

Trademark Acknowledgements

• Canon and Bubble Jet are registered trademarks of Canon Inc.
•

is a trademark.

•

is a trademark.

• Windows

is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States

and/or other countries.

• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United States and

other countries.

• Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their

respective companies.

CAMERA

Operating Mode

POWER Switch

TAPE/CARD Switch

CAMERA

CAMERA

(TAPE)

PLAY (VCR)

PLAY (VCR)

(TAPE)

CARD CAMERA

CAMERA

(CARD)

CARD PLAY

PLAY (VCR)

(CARD)

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. Turn the SET dial to select [SYSTEM] and press the

SET dial.

3. Turn the SET dial to select [T.ZONE/DST] and press

the SET dial.

The time zone setting appears (see table on the next page). The default setting is Paris.

CARD PLAY

CARD CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

CAMERA

T.ZONE/DST•••PARIS

SYSTEM

(

35)

Button and switches to be operated

Menu item and its default setting

Operating modes (see below)

Summary of Contents for MV MVX30i

Page 1: ...ITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Macintosh PUB DIE 203 This instruction manual explains how to install the software connect the camcorder to a computer and download images from a memory card to a computer For more detailed operational instructions refer to the PDF format manual provided on the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Windows or DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Macintosh DV Network Software Vers...

Page 2: ...FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY CAUTION DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE Use of CV 150F CV 250F DV cable is necessary to comply with the technical requirement of EMC Directive CA 570 identification plate is locat...

Page 3: ...mark is a trademark Windows is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the United States and other countries Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies CAMERA CAMERA Operating Mode ...

Page 4: ...ayback Playing Back a Tape 28 Adjusting the Volume 30 Playing Back on a TV Screen 31 Advanced Functions Menus and Settings 35 Recording Using the Recording Programs 43 Using the Night Modes 46 Using the Mini Video Light 47 Skin Detail Function 49 Adjusting Exposure Manually 50 Adjusting the Focus Manually 51 Setting the White Balance 53 Setting the Shutter Speed 55 Using the Self Timer 57 Changing...

Page 5: ...er Recording 103 Recording Movies on a Memory Card 104 Selecting the Focusing Point 106 Selecting the Drive Mode 107 Recording Panoramic Images Stitch Assist Mode 109 Playing Back a Memory Card 111 Protecting Images 114 Erasing Images 115 Combining Images Card Mix 116 Formatting a Memory Card 120 Creating a Start up Image 121 Direct Printing Printing Still Images 122 Selecting the Print Settings 1...

Page 6: ...ery CR2025 STV 250N Stereo Video Cable CA 570 Compact Power Adapter incl power cord PC A10 SCART Adapter IFC 300PCU USB Cable SDC 8M SD Memory Card containing sample images NB 2LH Battery Pack DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Windows For Macintosh Not supplied in Oceania and China WL D83 Wireless Controller Ring Light Adapter ...

Page 7: ...5 NIGHT MODE button 46 OPEN button 21 Battery attachment unit 11 Serial number REC SEARCH button 24 record review button 24 rewind button 28 CARD button 111 DIGITAL EFFECTS button 62 DRIVE MODE button 107 stop button 28 Card access indicator 97 REC SEARCH button 24 fast forward button 28 CARD button 111 DIGITAL EFFECTS ON OFF button 62 BATT RELEASE button 11 Memory card slot 93 flash button 101 CA...

Page 8: ...4 Program AE Easy recording Program selector 44 CAMERA OFF PLAY VCR NETWORK SET dial 35 b Using a memory card Using a tape TAPE CARD switch 3 MENU button 35 FOCUS button 51 DATA CODE button 70 EXP button 50 Cassette compartment 14 Cassette compartment cover 14 OPEN EJECT switch 14 POWER indicator AUDIO LEVEL button 59 LIGHT button 47 MVX35i only ...

Page 9: ... terminal 32 AV terminal 31 phones terminal 30 60 USB terminal 122 133 Terminal cover MIC terminal 61 DC IN terminal 11 CHARGE indicator 11 Tripod socket 27 Backup battery compartment 15 Tally lamp 78 Flash 101 Mini video light assist lamp 46 47 Assist lamp 46 ...

Page 10: ...ton 140 DATA CODE button 70 DATE SEARCH buttons 74 ZERO SET MEMORY button 73 12bit AUDIO OUT button 90 AUDIO DUB button 88 REC PAUSE button 83 AV DV button 87 REMOTE SET button 77 Transmitter MENU button 35 SET button 35 CARD buttons 111 SLIDE SHOW button 112 CARD STILL MOVIE button 111 REW button 28 PLAY button 28 FF button 28 button 29 STOP button 28 button 29 PAUSE button 29 SLOW button 29 2 bu...

Page 11: ...1 Connect the power cord to the adapter 2 Plug the power cord into a power outlet 3 Connect the power adapter to the camcorder s DC IN terminal The CHARGE indicator starts flashing It glows steadily when charging is complete 4 When charging is complete disconnect the power adapter from the camcorder Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect it from the adapter 5 Remove the battery...

Page 12: ... power adapter You may hear some noise from the power adapter during use This is not a malfunction Do not disconnect and reconnect the power cord while charging a battery pack Charging may stop The battery pack may not be charged correctly even if the CHARGE indicator glows steady The battery pack may also not be charged correctly when a power outage occurs during charging Remove the battery pack ...

Page 13: ... stops A lithium ion battery pack can be charged at any charge state Unlike conventional battery packs you do not need to completely use or discharge it before charging We recommend that you prepare battery packs 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need To conserve battery charge turn off the camcorder instead of leaving it in record pause mode NB 2LH NB 2L BP 2L12 BP 2L14 Charging Time 1...

Page 14: ... on the cassette compartment until it clicks 4 Wait for the cassette compartment to retract automatically and close the cassette compartment cover Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing automatically or attempt to close the cover before the cassette compartment has fully retracted Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment cover If ...

Page 15: ...hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C or incinerate the battery Replace the battery with a CR2025 made by Panasonic Hitachi Maxell Sony Sanyo or with Duracell2025 Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion The used battery should be returned to the supplier for safe disposal Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools as this will ...

Page 16: ...op on the cord Press the buttons on the lens cap when attaching removing it Hook the lens cap on the grip belt while you are recording and place it over the lens when you have finished Fastening the Grip Belt Hold the camcorder with your right hand and adjust the belt with your left You can rotate the grip belt for comfortable holding Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with ...

Page 17: ...over Camcorder and wireless controller are equipped with 2 remote sensor modes 77 If the wireless controller does not work check if camcorder and wireless controller are set to the same mode When the camcorder cannot be operated with the wireless controller or when it can only be operated in very close range replace the batteries Make sure to replace both batteries at the same time The wireless co...

Page 18: ...ult setting is Paris 4 Turn the SET dial to select the setting option that represents your time zone and press the SET dial To adjust for daylight saving time select the time zone with the U next to the area Setting the Date and Time 5 Turn the SET dial to select D TIME SET and press the SET dial The year display starts to flash 6 Turn the SET dial to select the year and press the SET dial The nex...

Page 19: ...tination and the camcorder automatically adjusts the clock 1 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 2 3 5 6 7 9 8 10 4 12 11 13 24 19 20 18 17 21 23 22 15 14 16 Time zone LONDON PARIS CAIRO MOSCOW DUBAI KARACHI DACCA BANGKOK H KONG Hong Kong TOKYO SYDNEY SOLOMON WELLGTN Wellington SAMOA HONOLU Honolulu ANCHOR Anchorage L A Los Angeles DENVER CHICAGO N Y New York CARACAS RIO...

Page 20: ... 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 SET dial to select D T DISPLAY and press the SET dial 4 Turn the SET dial to select ON 5 Press the MENU button to close the menu CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA D T DISPLAY OFF DISPLAY SETUP 35 ...

Page 21: ...he lens cap 2 Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode Set the POWER switch to CAMERA and the TAPE CARD switch to b 3 Push the OPEN button at the LCD panel and open the LCD panel 4 Press the start stop button to begin recording Press the start stop button again to pause recording When You Have Finished Recording 1 Turn the POWER switch to OFF 2 Close the LCD panel 3 Replace the lens cap 4 Unload the casse...

Page 22: ...d video heads AUTO POWER OFF appears 20 seconds before shutoff To continue recording turn the POWER switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA About the LCD and viewfinder screen The screens are produced with extremely high precision manufacturing techniques with more than 99 99 of the pixels operating to specification Less than 0 01 of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or green do...

Page 23: ...void scenes that are too short Indicates the recording time in hours minutes and seconds Indicates the remaining time of the tape in minutes b moves during recording b END flashes when the tape reaches the end When the time left is less than 15 seconds the remaining tape time may not appear Depending on the type of the tape the indication may not be displayed correctly j flashes in red when the li...

Page 24: ...onds and returns to record pause mode Record Search In record pause mode this function allows you to play back the tape forward or reverse to locate the point where you wish to begin recording Press and hold the REC SEARCH button forward or button reverse Release the button at the point you wish to begin recording The camcorder returns to record pause mode CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA CAR...

Page 25: ...ital zoom 10 Optical Zoom Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out wide angle Move it toward T to zoom in telephoto Press the zoom lever slightly for a slow zoom Press harder for a faster zoom You can also use the T and W buttons on the wireless controller However you cannot control the zoom speed CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA T W Zoom in Zoom out Zoom lever ...

Page 26: ...tton to close the menu Digital zoom cannot be used in the night modes Digital zoom cannot be used in Stitch Assist mode or when the multi image screen is selected A zoom indicator appears for 4 seconds It extends in light blue when the digital zoom is set to 40 and extends further in dark blue when set to 200 Keep at least 1 m to the subject At wide angle you can focus on a subject as close as 1 c...

Page 27: ...r fingers do not touch the microphone or lens For More Stability Lighting When recording outdoors we recommend recording with the sun at your back When using a tripod do not leave the viewfinder exposed to direct sunlight as it may melt due to concentration of the light by the lens Do not use tripods with fastening screws longer than 5 5 mm as it may damage the camcorder Lean against a wall Put th...

Page 28: ...D panel You can also close the LCD panel with the screen facing outward 3 Press the button to rewind the tape 4 Press the e a button to begin playback 5 Press the 3 button to stop playback To use the viewfinder close the LCD panel About the screen display During playback the time code gives the hours minutes seconds and frames The remaining tape time may not appear when the time left is less than ...

Page 29: ...y during playback pause Press and hold it to play back continuous frame advance frame reverse SLOW M Slow Forward Slow Reverse Plays back at about 1 3 normal speed Press the button on the wireless controller during normal or reverse playback Press the e play button to return to normal playback 2 Forward 2 Playback Reverse 2 Playback Plays back at 2 times normal speed Press the button on the wirele...

Page 30: ... Open the menu and select VCR SETUP Select AV PHONES H set it to PHONES H and close the menu The speaker does not sound when H is displayed Do not connect headphones unless H is displayed as it produces noise Adjusting the Volume Turn the SET dial up to increase the volume and down to lower the volume A volume bar appears for 2 seconds You can turn off the volume completely by turning the SET dial...

Page 31: ...ff all devices before starting the connections 2 Connect the PC A10 SCART Adapter to the TV or VCR s SCART terminal 3 Connect the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable to the camcorder s AV terminal and the audio video terminals on the SCART Adapter Connect the white plug to the white AUDIO terminal L left and the red plug to the red AUDIO terminal R right and the yellow plug to the yellow VIDEO terminal CA...

Page 32: ...o the TV or VCR instruction manual 1 Turn off all devices before starting the connections 2 Connect the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable to the camcorder s AV terminal and the audio video terminals on the TV VCR Connect the white plug to the white audio terminal L left the red plug to the red audio terminal R right and the yellow plug to the yellow video terminal VIDEO 3 If connecting to a TV set the i...

Page 33: ...nnect the white plug to the white AUDIO terminal L left and the red plug to the red AUDIO terminal R right Do not connect the yellow plug 4 If connecting to a TV set the input selector to VIDEO If connecting to a VCR set the input selector to LINE We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source The picture quality is higher when connecting to a TV with an S S1 terminal Optional S...

Page 34: ...ess the SET dial 3 Turn the SET dial to select OUTPUT CH and press the SET dial 4 Turn the SET dial to select a setting option L R Stereo L R channels Bilingual Main Sub L L Stereo L channel Bilingual Main R R Stereo R channel Bilingual Sub 5 Turn the SET dial to select a setting option The setting resets to the L R setting when you turn the camcorder off CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA OUTP...

Page 35: ...ect a setting option 5 Press the MENU button to close the menu When setting the white balance shutter speed or language press the SET dial first before pressing the MENU button Pressing the MENU button at any time closes the menu Items that are not available appear in purple You may find it more convenient to use the wireless controller to operate the menu Press the MENU button on the wireless con...

Page 36: ... NIGHT NIGHT S NIGHT 46 SKIN DETAIL SOFT NORMAL 49 STILL I REC OFF FINE NORMAL 98 VCR SETUP REC MODE SP LP 58 AV PHONES H AV PHONES H 60 AUDIO SETUP WIND SCREEN AUTO OFF 61 MIC ATT ON OFF 60 MIC LEVEL AUTO MANUAL 59 AUDIO MODE 16bit 12bit 59 H VOLUME 60 DISPLAY SETUP BRIGHTNESS 78 BACKLIGHT NORMAL BRIGHT 79 LCD MIRROR ON OFF 22 TV SCREEN ON OFF 140 D T DISPLAY ON OFF 20 LANGUAGE DEUTSCH ENGLISH ES...

Page 37: ...menu 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 SOUND SELF T SOUND ...

Page 38: ...IX BALANCE 90 AUDIO MODE 16bit 12bit 59 CARD SETUP IMG QUALITY SUPER FINE FINE NORMAL 94 MOVIE SIZE MVX35i MVX30i 95 352 288 176 144 320 240 160 120 FILE NOS RESET CONTINUOUS 96 DISPLAY SETUP BRIGHTNESS 78 BACKLIGHT NORMAL BRIGHT 79 TV SCREEN ON OFF 140 DISPLAYS ON OFF PLAYBK 140 6SEC DATE ON OFF 71 DATA CODE DATE TIME CAMERA DATA CAM D T 70 D TIME SEL DATE TIME DATE TIME 70 LANGUAGE DEUTSCH ENGLI...

Page 39: ...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 ...

Page 40: ...RMAL 49 REVIEW OFF 2sec 4sec 6sec 8sec 10sec 103 CARD SETUP IMG QUALITY SUPER FINE FINE NORMAL 94 IMAGE SIZE 1632 1224 1280 960 640 480 94 MOVIE SIZE MVX35i MVX30i 95 352 288 176 144 320 240 160 120 FILE NOS RESET CONTINUOUS 96 VCR SETUP AV PHONES H AV PHONES H 60 AUDIO SETUP WIND SCREEN AUTO OFF 61 MIC ATT ON OFF 60 H VOLUME 60 DISPLAY SETUP BRIGHTNESS 78 BACKLIGHT NORMAL BRIGHT 79 LCD MIRROR ON ...

Page 41: ...menu 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 SOUND SELF T SOUND ...

Page 42: ...1 DISPLAY SETUP BRIGHTNESS 78 BACKLIGHT NORMAL BRIGHT 79 TV SCREEN ON OFF 140 DISPLAYS ON OFF PLAYBK 140 D TIME SEL DATE TIME DATE TIME 70 LANGUAGE DEUTSCH ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS 76 ITALIANO DATE FORMAT 76 SYSTEM WL REMOTE A1 A2 OFF A 77 BEEP ON OFF 78 CONNECT STANDARD STORAGE 134 T ZONE DST See list of time zones 18 D TIME SET 18 MY CAMERA CREATE START UP IMAGE 121 SEL S UP IMG NO IMAGE CANON L...

Page 43: ...g the settings manually Sports Use this mode to record sports scenes such as tennis or golf or moving objects such as roller coasters Portrait Use this mode to give accent to your subject by blurring the background or foreground The blur effect increases the more you zoom to telephoto Spotlight Use this mode to record spotlit scenes or fireworks Sand Snow Use this mode in bright places such as a s...

Page 44: ...e Easy Recording Program Set the program selector to appears CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA Shaded area Program Selector Recording Program Image Stabilizer ON Focus A White Balance A Wind screen A Shutter Speed A Exposure Lock Digital Effects 16 9 Card Mix Microphone attenuator Microphone level A h A h h h h h h h h h h ...

Page 45: ...ogram selector Do not change the mode during recording as the brightness of the image may change abruptly Sports Portrait mode The picture may not appear smooth when played back Sand Snow mode The subject may become overexposed in dark surroundings Check the image on the screen The picture may not appear smooth when played back Low Light mode Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage Picture...

Page 46: ...case adjust the focus manually Digital zoom and multi image screen cannot be used while a night mode is activated The program AE mode cannot be changed while a night mode is activated CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA NIGHT Allows you to record in dark places where lights cannot be used without sacrificing color NIGHT The assist lamp lights up and stays on allowing you to record in dark places...

Page 47: ... Do not look at the mini video light for a long time Do not use the mini video light close to people s eyes In the Night mode you cannot turn off the assist lamp by pressing the LIGHT button Once the assist lamp lights up automatically in the Super Night mode you cannot turn it off by pressing the LIGHT button Using the Ring Light Adapter You can record close ups with almost no shadows by attachin...

Page 48: ...oward W 2 Press the LIGHT button to turn on the Mini Video Light For optimum results keep the distance to the subject between 3 to 30 cm When recording still images set the flash mode to flash off Optional filters cannot be used with the ring light adapter Removing the Ring Light Adapter 1 Move the LOCK lever in the opposite direction of the arrow 2 Remove the Ring Light Adapter CARD PLAY CARD CAM...

Page 49: ...limentary appearance Open the menu and select CAMERA SETUP Select SKIN DETAIL set it to SOFT and close the menu Skin detail function cannot be used when the program selector is set to To obtain the best effect use this function when recording a person in close up Note that areas similar to the skin color may lack in detail CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA SKIN DETAIL NORMAL CAMERA SETUP 35 ...

Page 50: ...exposure lock the brightness of the image may change Exposure Adjustment When the exposure is locked you can adjust it manually to handle difficult lighting conditions The camcorder s iris can be set to any position from fully closed to fully open Turn the SET dial to adjust the brightness of the image The adjustment range depends on the brightness at the time you locked the exposure CARD PLAY CAR...

Page 51: ...stay in focus Adjust the zoom before the focus 3 Press the FOCUS button MF appears 4 Turn the SET dial to adjust the focus Turn the SET dial up or down until the image appears focused Press the FOCUS button to return to autofocus CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA FOCUS DATACODE Program selector Zoom lever FOCUS button SET dial Reflective surfaces Subjects with low contrast or without vertical ...

Page 52: ... the camcorder Infinity Focus Use this function when you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks Press the FOCUS button more than 2 seconds after step 2 in Adjusting the Focus Manually MF appears When you operate the zoom or turn the SET dial disappears and the camcorder changes to manual focus ...

Page 53: ...step 3 is completed 3 Open the menu and select CAMERA SETUP Select WHITE BAL select a setting option and close the menu When you have selected SET W W flashes and stops flashing when settings is complete CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA Zoom lever White sheet or paper Program selector Set dial MENU button AUTO Auto white balance SET W Custom white balance setting INDOOR T Use this mode for re...

Page 54: ... CARD switch When you have set the custom white balance Depending on the light source W may keep flashing The result will still be better than with the auto setting Reset the white balance when the lighting condition changes Turn off the digital zoom Custom white balance may provide better results in the following cases Changing lighting conditions Close ups Subjects in a single colour sky sea or ...

Page 55: ...ically changes to 1 250 Do not point the camcorder directly at the sun when the shutter speed is set to 1 1000 or higher The image may flicker when recording with high shutter speeds The setting resets to the auto setting when you switch the program selector to or change the program AE mode Guidelines for Recording with High Shutter Speeds Outdoor sports such as golf or tennis 1 2000 Moving object...

Page 56: ... and select CAMERA SETUP Select A SL SHUTTER set it to OFF and close the menu In CARD CAMERA mode set the flash mode to flash off When set to ON moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage The camcorder retains the setting separately in CAMERA and CARD CAMERA mode The setting cannot be changed when exposure is locked If camcorder shake warning appears in CARD CAMERA mode stabilise the camcorde...

Page 57: ...roller The count down appears on the screen The tally lamp starts flashing To record a still image press the PHOTO button 97 To cancel the self timer press the self timer button Once the countdown has begun you can also press the start stop button when recording movies or the PHOTO button when recording still image to cancel the self timer The self timer will be cancelled when you turn off the cam...

Page 58: ... nature and usage condition of the tape picture and sound recorded in LP mode may be distorted We recommend using the SP mode for important recordings If you record in both SP and LP modes on the same tape the playback picture may become distorted and the time code may not be written correctly If you play back a tape that has been recorded in LP mode with another digital device on this camcorder o...

Page 59: ...en the menu and select AUDIO SETUP Select MIC LEVEL set it to MANUAL and close the menu The audio level indicator appears If a green bar showing the adjustment level is not displayed press the AUDIO LEVEL button 3 Adjust the level with the SET dial The maximum level should only slightly exceed 12 dB Sound may be distorted if the indicator for 0 dB lights up in red 4 Press the AUDIO LEVEL button Th...

Page 60: ...dphones during Recording The headphones terminal also serves as AV terminal Headphones can only be used when H is displayed on the screen If not change the setting following the procedure below Open the menu and select VCR SETUP Select AV PHONES H set it to PHONES H and close the menu Adjusting the Headphone Volume Open the menu and select AUDIO SETUP Select H VOLUME adjust the volume with the SET...

Page 61: ... Refer also to the instruction manual of the microphone 1 Attach the microphone to the adapter bracket 2 Attach the adapter bracket to the camcorder 3 Connect the microphone to the camcorder When recording in silent places the built in microphone may pick up the motor noise of the camcorder In such case we recommend using an external microphone When using a commercially available microphone Use a ...

Page 62: ...hole screen The image is wiped off from the sides of the screen Wipe WIPE The image appears from the corners until it fills the whole screen The image is wiped off from the corners Corner Wipe CORNER A small image appears from the left jumps into the centre and enlarges until it fills the whole screen The image shrinks jumps from the centre to the left and disappears Jump JUMP The image flips into...

Page 63: ...gzag from the top of the screen Black stripes appear in zigzag from the bottom of the screen until they cover the whole image Zigzag ZIGZAG The screen turns yellow forms a beam that becomes thinner and the image appears A yellow beam appears in the centre of the screen and expands until it covers the whole image Beam BEAM The image appears from both sides like tides The image disappears from both ...

Page 64: ...e image becomes black and white Sepia SEPIA The image becomes monochrome with a brownish tint Mosaic MOSAIC The image is blurred through enlarging the size of some pixels Ball BALL The image becomes like a ball Cube CUBE The image becomes a cube and rotates Wave WAVE Both ends of the image sway in waves Color Masking COLOR M The image becomes a rhombus surrounded by a masking frame that changes th...

Page 65: ... DIGITAL EFFECTS button The name of the selected fader flashes CAMERA mode 5 Fade in In record pause mode press the ON OFF button and begin recording by pressing the start stop button Fade out During recording press the ON OFF button and pause recording by pressing the start stop button The fader can be activated deactivated by pressing the ON OFF button PLAY VCR mode 5 Fade in In playback pause m...

Page 66: ...ect flashes 5 Press the ON OFF button The name of the selected effect stops flashing The effect can be activated deactivated by pressing the ON OFF button Selecting an Effect in CARD CAMERA Mode 1 Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button BLK WHT flashes 2 Press the ON OFF button BLK WHT stops flashing The effect can be activated deactivated by pressing the ON OFF button CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAME...

Page 67: ...de moderate every 8 frames slow every 12 frames 5 Select MULTI S again S SPEED and S SPLIT appears 6 Select S SPLIT 4 9 16 settings appear 7 Select the number of sequences 8 Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button MULTI S flashes 9 Press the ON OFF button MANUAL Images will be captured each time you press the ON OFF button The blue frame indicating the next sequence disappears after the last image To can...

Page 68: ...ower with digital effects Digital effects cannot be used in the following cases When the program selector is set to During DV dubbing Faders cannot be used when Card Mix is activated About the multi image screen The multi image screen cannot be used in the following cases In the night modes When the 16 9 format is selected When Card Mix is activated In PLAY VCR mode Pressing any tape operation but...

Page 69: ... zoom lever toward T To shrink the image below 2 times magnification move the zoom lever toward W 2 Select the magnified area with the SET dial Turn the SET dial to move the image to the right and left or up and down Pressing the SET dial switches between the directions To cancel the magnification move the zoom lever toward W until the frame disappears Movies played back from a memory card cannot ...

Page 70: ...ecting the Date Time Display Combination Open the menu and select DISPLAY SETUP Select D TIME SEL set it to DATE or TIME and close the menu Selecting the Data Code Display Combination Open the menu and select DISPLAY SETUP Select DATA CODE set it to CAMERA DATA or CAM D T and close the menu CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA DATA CODE button MENU button SET...

Page 71: ...date and time appear in CARD PLAY mode Six Second Auto Date Date and time appear for 6 seconds when you begin playback or to indicate that date or time zone has changed Open the menu and select DISPLAY SETUP Select 6SEC DATE set it to ON and close the menu CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA 6SEC DATE OFF DISPLAY SETUP 35 ...

Page 72: ...rewinds fast forwards the tape plays back the last few seconds of the recording and stops the tape Pressing the button again cancels the search End search cannot be used once you unload the cassette End search may not work properly if a blank section exists on the tape You cannot use end search to locate the editing end of audio dubbing CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA END SEARCH button ...

Page 73: ... you wish to return to later 0 00 00 Â appears To cancel press the ZERO SET MEMORY button again 2 When you have finished playback rewind the tape RTN appears The tape stops automatically at 0 00 00 The tape counter changes to time code The zero set memory may not function correctly when the time code has not been recorded consecutively CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA REW PLAY STOP FF ZEROSET...

Page 74: ... once to search for further date changes up to 10 times Press the STOP 3 button to stop searching A recording of longer than a minute per date area is required Date search may not function if the data code is not correctly displayed CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA REW PLAY STOP FF ZEROSET MEMORY 12bit AUDIOOUT DATESEARCH DATACODE SLIDESHOW CARD CARD STILL MOVIE DATE SEARCH buttons STOP 3 but...

Page 75: ...cting a start up image set the camcorder to CARD PLAY mode 3 Select a setting option and close the menu You can save your original images or the images and sounds contained in the supplied software ZoomBrowser EX for Windows or ImageBrowser for Macintosh to the setting options MY IMAGE and MY SOUND For details refer to the Digital Video Software Instruction Manual You can also create original star...

Page 76: ...low the mark next to the menu item to change the setting The displays and at the bottom of the screen refer to the button names on the camcorder and will not change when you change the language Changing the Date Format You can select between three date formats For example 1 JAN 2004 JAN 1 2004 and 2004 1 1 Open the menu and select DISPLAY SETUP Select DATE FORMAT select a format and close the menu...

Page 77: ...amcorder to mode 1 press the ZOOM W button for mode 1 The wireless controller returns to mode 1 when you replace the batteries Change the mode if necessary Make sure that camcorder and wireless controller are set to the same mode Display the camcorder s mode by pressing any button on the wireless controller except of the REMOTE SET button and set the wireless controller s mode to the same mode Cha...

Page 78: ...lashing may be reflected in the lens when recording close ups or through glass and you may therefore decide to turn it off Open the menu and select SYSTEM Select TALLY LAMP set it to OFF and close the menu The tally lamp still lights up when the camcorder receives a signal from the wireless controller or during self timer countdown Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen Open the menu and selec...

Page 79: ...ou turn off the image stabilizer you will get a larger horizontal angle of view To switch 16 9 on open the menu and select CAMERA SETUP Select 16 9 set it to ON and close the menu 16 9 appears The 16 9 mode cannot be selected when the program selector is set to The multi image screen cannot be used when the 16 9 format is selected Simultaneous recording on a memory card cannot be used when the 16 ...

Page 80: ...mcorder shake The image stabilizer might not be as effective when using the night modes Demonstration Mode The demonstration mode displays the camcorder s main features It starts automatically when you leave the camcorder turned on without loading a recording media for more than 5 minutes However you can set the camcorder not to start the demonstration mode Open the menu and select DISPLAY SETUP S...

Page 81: ... pin or CV 250F 4 pin 6 pin DV Cable Refer also to the instruction manual of the digital video device Recording 1 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR mode and load a recorded cassette If you are connecting via AV terminal check the setting 31 2 Connected device Load a blank cassette and set the device to record pause mode 3 Locate the scene you wish to copy and pause playback shortly before the scene 4 ...

Page 82: ...riginal When connecting a digital video device If the picture does not appear reconnect the DV cable or turn the camcorder off and back on again Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all digital video devices equipped with a DV terminal If operation does not work use the S video or AV terminal ...

Page 83: ...ring recording you can check the picture on the screen 5 Connected device Play back the tape 6 Press the e a button when the scene you wish to record appears Recording starts 7 Press the 3 button to stop recording Press the e a button to pause recording Press the e a button again to restart recording 8 Connected device Stop playback Headphones cannot be used during analog line in recording When co...

Page 84: ...on In record pause mode and during recording you can check the picture on the screen 5 Connected Device Play back the tape 6 Press the e a button when the scene you wish to record appears Recording starts 7 Press the 3 button to stop recording Press the e a button to pause recording Press the e a button again to restart recording 8 Connected Device Stop playback Blank sections may be recorded as a...

Page 85: ... contains copyright control signals for protection of software COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED appears for a few seconds and the camcorder displays a blank blue screen You cannot playback the contents of the tape During recording If you try to record from software that contains copyright control signals for protection of software COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED appears You cannot...

Page 86: ...minal The DV terminal serves as output terminal only Connecting the Devices Turn off all devices before starting the connections Unload the tape from the camcorder Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device Use the optional CV 150F 4 pin 4 pin or CV 250F 4 pin 6 pin DV Cable You can also connect a VCR with S S1 VIDEO terminal 33 AUDIO VIDEO R L STV 250N Stereo Video Cable supplie...

Page 87: ...SCART Adapter PC A10 is for output only For normal use set AV DV MVX35i or AV DV MVX30i to OFF If it is set to ON digital signals cannot be input via the camcorder s DV terminal Depending on the software and the specifications of your computer you may not be able to transfer converted signals via the DV terminal We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source You can also press t...

Page 88: ...order to PLAY VCR mode and load a recorded cassette Use a tape recorded in SP 12 bit mode with this camcorder 2 Open the menu and select AUDIO SETUP Select AUDIO DUB set it to AUDIO IN or MIC IN and close the menu 3 Locate the scene you wish to start audio dubbing 4 Press the PAUSE a button on the wireless controller CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA R L AUDIO OUTPUT STV 250N Stereo Video Cabl...

Page 89: ...und quality may decrease when you add sound to the same scene for more than 3 times When you connect an audio device check the picture on the LCD screen and the sound via built in speaker or audio device You can also connect a TV via S video terminal When you use a microphone you can check the picture on a TV connected via the AV terminal and the sound via headphones connected to the TV When you c...

Page 90: ... can be adjusted 2 If you have selected MIX VARI adjust the mix level Open the menu and select AUDIO SETUP Select MIX BALANCE adjust the balance with the SET dial and close the menu Turn the SET dial down to increase the volume of Stereo 1 and up to increase the volume of Stereo 2 The camcorder resets to STEREO1 when you turn the camcorder off However the mix balance is memorised by the camcorder ...

Page 91: ... 250F 4 pin 6 pin DV Cable Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and the specifications settings of your computer If the computer freezes while you have connected the camcorder disconnect and reconnect the DV cable If the problem persists disconnect the interface cable turn off camcorder and computer turn camcorder and computer back on and reconnect them Make sure that camcord...

Page 92: ...iver in the DV Network Software Instruction Manual 2 Connect the power adapter to the camcorder 3 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR mode When transferring video recordings from to a tape make sure that AV DV is not displayed When using the analog digital converter make sure that AV DV is displayed Change the settings as necessary 87 4 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable Make sure...

Page 93: ... remove the memory card without first pushing it in 1 Turn off the camcorder Make sure that the card access indicator is not flashing before you turn off the camcorder 2 Slide the cover to the right and open it 3 Push the memory card to release it Remove the memory card 4 Close the cover and slide it to the left This camcorder is compatible with SD Memory Cards or MultiMediaCards only Do not use a...

Page 94: ...G Joint Photographic Experts Group format Estimated Capacity of an 8 MB Memory Card These figures are approximate They vary according to the recording condition and the subject Sample images already recorded on the supplied SD Memory Card are to be included in the total number CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA IMG QUALITY FINE CARD SETUP IMAGE SIZE 1632 12...

Page 95: ...he Motion JPEG format Maximum recording time on a 8 MB SD Memory Card CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA MOVIE SIZE 320 240 CARD SETUP 320 240 approx 20 sec 250 KB sec 160 120 approx 50 sec 120 KB sec Image Size Max Recording Time 8 MB File Size per Second 35 MOVIE SIZE 352 288 CARD SETUP 352 288 approx 2 min 48 KB sec 176 144 approx 6 min 16 KB sec Image S...

Page 96: ...folder Still images File numbers 0001 9900 folder numbers 101 998 Movies File numbers 001 999 folder numbers 001 999 Still images movies File numbers 0001 9900 folder numbers 101 998 RESET The file number will be reset each time a new memory card is inserted If the memory card already contains image files the consecutive file number will be assigned CONTINUOUS The camcorder memorises the file numb...

Page 97: ...re may appear out of focus for a moment while the camcorder is focusing Exposure is locked When you press the PHOTO button on the wireless controller recording starts immediately 3 Press the PHOTO button fully F and focusing frame disappear and you hear a shutter sound The card access indicator flashes and the card access display appears The still image shown on the screen will be recorded on the ...

Page 98: ...ET dial When the Focus Priority mode is set to OFF No focusing frame appears In step 2 F turns green and focus and exposure are locked The camcorder shuts off when you do not operate it for 5 minutes to save power AUTO POWER OFF appears 20 seconds before shutoff To continue recording turn the POWER switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA Recording a Still Image on a Memory Card While Recording Movie...

Page 99: ... function or via the DV terminal as still images on a memory card For connecting instructions refer to page 33 and 81 1 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR mode If a cassette is loaded make sure that the tape is stopped When recording via the AV terminal make sure that AV DV is displayed on the screen When recording via the DV terminal make sure that AV DV is not displayed Change the setting as necessar...

Page 100: ...o the camcorder Screen Displays during Still Image Recording w Remaining Card Capacity for Still Images e Card Access Display e Image Size flashing in red No card in green 6 or more images in yellow 1 to 5 images in red No more images The indication may not decrease even though a recording has been made or may decrease by 2 images at once All indicators are displayed in green when a memory card is...

Page 101: ...green In CAMERA mode the flash can be used in record pause mode when STILL I REC is set to FINE or NORMAL 2 Press the PHOTO button fully The flash fires CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA PHOTO button auto The flash fires automatically according to the brightness of the subject red eye reduction auto The flash fires automatically according to the brightness of the subject and the assist lamp li...

Page 102: ...f 1 2000 is set in CAMERA mode However if flash on is selected the shutter speed becomes set to 1 1000 and the flash fires When the multi image screen is selected During auto exposure bracketing When an abnormality occurs during charging We recommend not using the flash when the optional Wide converter or Tele converter is attached Their shadows appear on the screen The flash mode cannot be select...

Page 103: ...ill image is displayed as long as you hold the PHOTO button after recording The FILE OPER menu appears when you press the SET dial while you are reviewing a still image or when you press the SET dial right after recording In this menu you can protect 114 or erase 115 the image REVIEW cannot be selected when continuous shooting high speed continuous shooting or auto exposure bracketing is selected ...

Page 104: ...could result in data damage When you are using a SD Memory Card make sure that the protect switch is set to allow recording Do not load unload a cassette during recording We recommend using a Canon SD Memory Card or a SD Memory Card with a transfer rate of more than 2 MB sec right after you have formatted it with this camcorder With memory cards not formatted with this camcorder or when recording ...

Page 105: ...function or via the DV terminal on a memory card For connecting instructions refer to page 31 and 81 1 Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR mode If a cassette is loaded make sure the tape is stopped When recording via the AV terminal make sure that AV DV is displayed on the screen When recording via the DV terminal make sure that AV DV is not displayed Change the setting as necessary 87 2 Connected devic...

Page 106: ...focusing point Depending on the size of the subject or the distance the camcorder may focus outside the frame When you operate the zoom lever the frames other than the selected one disappear The focusing point can be selected only when Focus Priority is set to ON in CARD CAMERA mode The focusing point returns to the centre if you turn off the camcorder change from CARD CAMERA mode or move the prog...

Page 107: ... button CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA Continuous Shooting High Speed Continuous Shooting AEB Auto Exposure Bracketing Single Captures a quick series of still images while you press the PHOTO button For the number of frames per second refer to the table on the next page The camcorder records a still image in three different exposures dark normal light i...

Page 108: ... camcorder shake warning is displayed on the screen Auto Exposure Bracketing Press the PHOTO button Three still images in different exposures are recorded to the memory card Make sure that there is sufficient space on the memory card CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA Still Image Size Maximum Number of Continuous Shots 1632 1224 2 frames 3 frames 10 images 1280 960 3 frames 5 frames 10 images 6...

Page 109: ... item landmark etc in the overlapping portion 1 Press the button 2 Select the direction with the CARD button CARD button clockwise CARD button anticlockwise 3 Select the program AE mode and zoom on the subject Adjust focus and exposure manually as necessary Once the sequence has started you cannot change the program AE mode exposure zoom or focus 4 Press the PHOTO button to record the first image ...

Page 110: ...an be recorded 6 Press the button after the last image For details on how to merge these images refer to the Digital Video Software Instruction Manual Compose each image so that it overlaps 30 to 50 of the adjoining image Try to keep the vertical misalignment within 10 Do not include moving subject in the overlapping portion Do not try to stitch images that include both distant and close subjects ...

Page 111: ...he camcorder displays the movie playback mode 2 Press the CARD button to move between images 3 To play back a movie press the e a button The first scene appears as a still image when playback is complete Pressing the e a button during playback pauses the playback Press the e a button again to restart playback Pressing the 3 button displays the first scene of the movie Press the CARD button or the ...

Page 112: ...lide Show For movies press the CARD STILL MOVIE button 1 Press the SLIDE SHOW button Images are played back one after another 2 Press the SLIDE SHOW button to stop the slide show Index Screen For movies press the CARD STILL MOVIE button 1 Move the zoom lever toward W Up to 6 images appear With movies the index screen can only be started when the first scene is displayed as a still image 2 Turn the...

Page 113: ... number of the current image by the total number of images For movies press the CARD STILL MOVIE button Press and hold the CARD or CARD button When you release the button the image of the displayed image number appears With movies the card jump function can only be started when the first scene is displayed as a still image CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA CARD ...

Page 114: ...RD CAMERA mode the menu appears when you press the SET dial while you are reviewing a still image or when you press the SET dial right after recording 3 Select PROTECT appears and now the image cannot be erased To cancel the protection press the SET dial 4 Select b RETURN to close the menu Protecting during Index Screen Display 1 Move the zoom lever toward W Up to 6 images appear Select the image ...

Page 115: ...IS IMAGE NO and YES appears If an image is protected YES appears in purple 4 Select YES The image is erased and the previous image appears 5 Select b RETURN to close the menu Erasing a Single Image All Images 1 Open the menu and select CARD OPERATIONS 2 Select IMAGE ERASE 3 Select SINGLE or ALL When erasing a single image ERASE THIS IMAGE NO and YES appears If an image is protected YES appears in ...

Page 116: ...age Mix level adjustment blue area of the still image Card Luminance Key CARD LUMI Combines illustrations or title with your recordings The live video recording will appear in place of the light area of the card mix image Mix level adjustment light area of the still image Camera Chroma Key CAM CHROMA Combines backgrounds with your recordings Record your subject in front of a blue curtain and the s...

Page 117: ...imation moves randomly in the display Mix level adjustment blue area of the card animation image Selecting the Card Mix Effect 1 Set the program selector to Q 2 Open the menu and select CARD MIX The card mix menu appears 3 Select the image you wish to combine with the CARD button 4 Select MIX TYPE CARD CHROMA CARD LUMI CAM CHROMA and C ANIMATION appears CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA Live v...

Page 118: ...CARD MIX button CARD MIX stops flashing The combined image appears Card mix cannot be used when STILL I REC is set to FINE or NORMAL Movies recorded on a memory card cannot be combined with camcorder recordings Additional sample images are provided on the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK Refer to Adding Still Images from Your Computer to the Memory Card in the Digital Video Software Instructio...

Page 119: ...products products html http www canon asia com http www canon com au For details on how to add the downloaded images to the memory card refer to Adding Still Images from Your Computer to the Memory Card in the Digital Video Software Instruction Manual PhotoEssentials Royalty Free Stock Photography The PhotoEssentials suite of royalty free images on CD ROM features premium quality assignment photog...

Page 120: ...erased by formatting cannot be recovered If you use a memory card other than the supplied one format it with the camcorder 1 Open the menu and select CARD OPERATIONS 2 Select FORMAT CANCEL and EXECUTE appears 3 Select EXECUTE ALL DATA WILL BE ERASED FORMAT THIS CARD NO and YES appears 4 Select YES and close the menu Formatting starts Selecting NO brings you back to step 3 CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLA...

Page 121: ... Select CREATE START UP IMAGE SET THIS AS START UP IMAGE YES and NO appears 4 Select YES OVERWRITE MY IMAGE NO and YES appears 5 Select YES The still image will be saved and the image that was saved to MY IMAGE is erased Retain the original data of the still image you have set as the start up image on your computer or removable disk CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA CREATE START UP IMAGE MY CA...

Page 122: ... Make sure that the still image playback mode is displayed and CONNECT is set to STANDARD 4 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the cable appears and changes to or when the printer is properly connected to the camcorder Does not appear with movies or still images that cannot be played back with the camcorder The print share button lights up and the current print setting will be displayed fo...

Page 123: ...e the cable with the USB logo on the connector DIF 100 We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source Refer also to the instruction manual of the respective printer The print setting menu may differ slightly depending on the connected printer Printing with the Print Share Button You can print an image without changing the settings by simply pressing the print share button 1 Sele...

Page 124: ...ect OK and press the SET dial Canon Bubble Jet Printer Printing stops even if it is incomplete and the paper is fed through Canon CP Printer A print in progress cannot be stopped Printing stops when the current print is finished and the remaining prints are cancelled Printing Errors If an error occurs during the printing process an error message appears 144 Canon Bubble Jet Printer Resolve the err...

Page 125: ...he number of copies and trimming 130 is common to all printers Other print setting procedures vary depending on your printer model Check which icon appears in the upper left corner of the camcorder screen after connecting and refer to the relevant pages accordingly Selecting the Number of Copies A maximum of 99 copies can be selected for one still image 1 In the print setting menu turn the SET dia...

Page 126: ...per set in your printer 3 Turn the SET dial to select the paper type and press the SET dial Select the paper type of the paper set in your printer 4 Turn the SET dial to select a layout option and press the SET dial Including the Date in the Print 1 In the print setting menu turn the SET dial to select date and press the SET dial 2 Turn the SET dial to select a date print option and press the SET ...

Page 127: ... area remains relatively unchanged from the recorded image when it is printed BORDERLESS The centre portion of the recorded image is printed at an enlarged size The image s top bottom and sides may be cropped slightly 1 In the print setting menu turn the SET dial to select STYLE and press the SET dial 2 Make sure that PAPER is selected and press the SET dial PAPER CARD 1 CARD 2 CARD 3 LTR A4 For d...

Page 128: ...ED The image area remains relatively unchanged from the recorded image when it is printed BORDERLESS MULTIPLE The centre portion of the recorded image is printed at an enlarged size The image s top bottom and sides may be cropped slightly MULTIPLE can only be selected when printing on card size paper The date print function is not supported by the CP Printers CP 10 and CP 100 1 In the print settin...

Page 129: ... menu Selecting the Borders 2 Turn the SET dial to select BORDERS and press the SET dial 3 Turn the SET dial to select a borders option and press the SET dial Pressing the MENU button brings you back to the print settings menu Including the Date 2 Turn the SET dial to select DATE and press the SET dial 3 Turn the SET dial to select a date option and press the SET dial Pressing the MENU button brin...

Page 130: ...een the directions up down or right left and the orientation of the frame vertical horizontal Pressing the MENU button brings you back to the print settings menu About the color of the trimming frame Canon CP Printers only White No trimming settings Green Recommended trimming size The trimming frame may not appear in green depending on the image size paper size or borders settings Red The image is...

Page 131: ... you wish to print 2 Press the SET dial to open the FILE OPER menu 3 Select PRINT ORDR 4 Select the number of copies appears on the image To cancel the print order set the number of copies to 0 5 Select b RETURN to close the menu Selecting in Index Screen Display 1 Move the zoom lever toward W Up to 6 images appear Select the image you wish to print 2 Open the menu and select CARD OPERATIONS Selec...

Page 132: ...lected and press the SET dial Printing starts The print setting menu disappears when printing is complete Depending on the connected printer you can select style or paper settings before step 3 Cancel Printing Printing Errors 124 Restarting Printing Open the CARD PLAY menu and select PRINT Select RESUME in the print setting menu and press the SET dial The remaining images will be printed Printing ...

Page 133: ...our computer The image files on your memory card and the image files saved on the hard disk drive of your computer are valuable original data files If you wish to use image files on your computer make copies of them first and use the copied file retaining the original Make sure that camcorder and computer are not connected with a DV cable before connecting the camcorder to the computer using the U...

Page 134: ...Windows 2000 Windows XP and Mac OS 9 or later an OS standard driver will be installed automatically CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA STANDARD The camcorder automatically selects the correct mode for downloading still images or MPEG 4 movies to the computer When downloading or printing still images set the camcorder to still image playback mode and connect it to a computer or a printer When do...

Page 135: ... cable See Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer in the Digital Video Software Instruction Manual 4 Set the auto launch setting Follow the steps 1 to 3 in Starting ZoomBrowser EX in the Digital Video Software Instruction Manual The direct transfer menu appears on the camcorder screen and the button lights up CARD PLAY CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA Windows OS Only SET dial ALL IMAGES Transfers all i...

Page 136: ...ress the button 3 Select the image you wish to transfer with the CARD button 4 Press the button The selected image is transferred to the computer and displayed in the Main Window of ZoomBrowser EX To continue transferring select another image with the CARD button Pressing the MENU button brings you back to the transfer menu Transferring a Still Image as Wallpaper 1 Turn the SET dial to select WALL...

Page 137: ...lect OK and press the SET dial To cancel transfer turn the SET dial to select CANCEL and press the SET dial or press the MENU button When transferring with the button the camcorder retains the transfer setting even if you turn it off or change the position of the TAPE CARD switch When you have selected SELECT TRANSFER or WALLPAPER the screen to select a still image appears Press the MENU button to...

Page 138: ...ain 4 Select RETURN to close the menu Selecting in Index Screen Display 1 Move the zoom lever toward W Up to 6 images appear 2 Open the menu and select CARD OPERATIONS Select TRANSFER ORDER 3 Press the SET dial on the image you wish to transfer appears on the image To cancel the transfer order press the SET dial again 4 Close the menu Erasing All Transfer Orders 1 Open the menu and select CARD OPE...

Page 139: ...amcorder to the computer using a USB cable or DV cable NETWORK MODE appears on the camcorder screen When you have connected the camcorder to the computer start DV Messenger You can now operate the camcorder from the computer using DV Messenger When DV Messenger is started and set up for communication the video picture appears on the computer screen In NETWORK mode the camcorder can only be operate...

Page 140: ...hidden on the index screen Hiding Showing the Displays on the TV Screen When you connect a TV for recording you can select to show the camcorder displays on the TV screen For playback you can hide the camcorder displays on the TV screen Open the menu and select DISPLAY SETUP Select TV SCREEN set it to OFF and close the menu The displays disappear from the TV screen Open the menu and select DISPLAY...

Page 141: ...adphones 60 16 9 mode 79 Audio mode 59 Remaining card capacity for still images 98 Remote sensor mode 77 Condensation warning 147 Flash 101 Wind screen 61 Microphone attenuator 60 Audio level indicator 59 Volume level of speaker or headphones 30 DV USB connection 84 92 End search 72 Date search 74 Audio dubbing 88 Data code 70 12 bit audio 90 Audio level indicator 59 REC PAUSE STOP EJECT FF REW Fa...

Page 142: ...lso 100 CARD PLAY Mode Stitch assist 109 Drive mode 107 Focusing frame 106 Camcorder shake warning 56 Flash 101 Length of the movie Lap time Current image total images File number 96 Slide show 112 Data code 70 Protect mark 114 ...

Page 143: ... change the position of the protect switch Camcorder stopped operating to protect the tape Unload and reload the cassette DV cable or USB cable is not connected or the connected digital device is turned off Condensation has been detected in the camcorder Tape reached the end Rewind the tape or replace the cassette You attempted to perform audio dubbing on a tape recorded in a mode other than the S...

Page 144: ...ing You attempted to use a paper size type that is not supported by the printer You attempted to print on paper that cannot be used with the camcorder There is a problem with the ink The ink cartridge is not inserted or is out of ink The ink cartridge needs to be replaced soon There is a problem with the ink cassette The ink cannot be used with the selected paper type Waste tank is full Refer to t...

Page 145: ...e printer back on and reconnect the USB cable When you are printing using the button check the print settings Or you attempted to print from a memory card that contains a large number of images Reduce the number of images The print setting cannot be used for printing with the button The printer is in use Check the printer status Printer is warming up If the message does not disappear after a few s...

Page 146: ...t Do not disassemble the camcorder If the camcorder does not function properly consult qualified service personnel Handle the camcorder with care Do not subject the camcorder to shocks or vibration as this may cause damage Avoid sudden changes in temperature Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation to form on its internal surfaces 147 Storage If you do ...

Page 147: ...rrectly even when you clean the video heads Do not use wet type cleaning cassettes as this may damage the camcorder Condensation Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperature may cause condensation water droplets to form on its internal surfaces Stop using the camcorder if condensation is detected Continued use may damage the camcorder Condensation may form in the following cases H...

Page 148: ...ttery packs continue to discharge naturally Therefore charge them on the day of use or the day before to ensure a full charge Attach the terminal cover whenever a battery pack is not in use Contact to metallic objects may cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and the camcorder Wipe the terminals with a soft cloth Since s...

Page 149: ... cassette or cover them with cellophane tape Handle cassettes with care Do not drop or subject them to severe impact as this may damage the cassettes Rewind tapes from time to time if they are stored for a long time With cassettes equipped with a memory function metal plated terminals may become dirty with use Clean the terminals with a cotton swab after about 10 times of loading unloading The mem...

Page 150: ...aside until the droplets have evaporated completely Do not touch or expose the terminals to dust or dirt Check the direction before inserting the memory card Forcing a memory card backwards into the slot may damage the memory card or the camcorder Do not remove the label from the memory card or affix other labels on the memory card Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources You can use the compact p...

Page 151: ...ack is exhausted Battery pack is not correctly attached Battery pack is exhausted Power save function has been activated Battery pack is exhausted Cassette compartment cover is not fully open Battery pack is exhausted The camcorder malfunctions Battery pack is exhausted Battery packs will not charge outside the temperature range of 0 C and 40 C Battery packs become hot with use and may not charge ...

Page 152: ...tre Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode Set the time zone date and time or replace the backup battery and reset the date and time Turn on the power Load a cassette Rewind the tape or replace the cassette Change the position of the protect switch Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode Focus manually Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever Clean the lens Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptr...

Page 153: ...is turned off AV PHONES H is set to AV in the menu Set the camcorder to PLAY VCR mode Set the TAPE CARD switch to TAPE Load a cassette Rewind the tape Set AV PHONESH to AV in the menu Set AV DV MVX35i or AV DV MVX30i to OFF Set the selector to VIDEO Clean the video heads Stop playback dubbing Adjust the volume with the SET dial Set AV PHONES H to PHONES H Pressing the playback button does not star...

Page 154: ... 4 movie playback Motion JPEG movies are displayed in still image playback mode Press the CARD STILL MOVIE button to switch to still image playback Cancel the protection Change the position of the protect switch Turn off the camcorder Remove and reinsert the memory card Format the memory card if flashing persists Memory card cannot be inserted Memory card cannot be recorded Memory card cannot be p...

Page 155: ...t WL D84 WL D83 Wireless Controller MiniDV Video Cassette Digital Device Computer NB 2L NB 2LH BP 2L12 BP 2L14 Battery Pack SDC 128M SD Memory Card Shoulder Strap WS 20 Wrist Strap SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case CA 570 Compact Power Adapter TV VCR CBC NB2 Car Battery Charger CB 2LTE Battery Charger NB 2L NB 2LH BP 2L12 BP 2L14 Battery Pack STV 250N Stereo Video Cable PC A10 SCART Adapter WD H30 5 Wide...

Page 156: ... of the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis Battery Packs When you need extra battery packs select from the following NB 2L NB 2LH BP 2L12 BP 2L14 CB 2LTE Battery Charger Use the battery charger for charging the battery packs Charging time varies according to the charging condition CBC NB2 Car Battery Charger Use the car battery ...

Page 157: ...r shots or panoramic views When the Wide converter is attached a shadow may appear in the picture when you record with flash or assist lamp FS 30 5U Filter Set Neutral density and MC protector filters help you to control difficult lighting conditions SA 1 Adapter Bracket Use the adapter bracket to attach a video light or microphone to the camcorder VL 10Li Battery Video Light This compact yet powe...

Page 158: ...ds through the strap mount and adjust the length of the strap SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories When you use Canon video equipment we recommend Canon brand accessories or products bearing the same mark C A NON GENU I N E V I D E O A C C E S S O R Y ...

Page 159: ...r or custom white balance 0 9 lx using the Night mode More than 100 lx Electronic Video Recording System Audio Recording System Television System Image Sensor Tape Format Tape Speed Maximum Recording Time 80 min cassette Fast Forward Rewind Time LCD Screen Viewfinder Microphone Lens Lens Configuration Filter Diameter AF System Minimum Focusing Distance White Balance Minimum Illumination Recommende...

Page 160: ...ini B 1 Vp p 75 ohms Y signal 0 3 Vp p 75 ohms C signal AV Terminal DV Terminal MIC Terminal Headphone Terminal USB Terminal S video Terminal Input Output Terminals CA 570 Compact Power Adapter 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 17W 8 4 V DC 1 5 A 0 40 C 52 90 29 mm 135 g Power supply Power consumption Rated output Operating temperature Dimensions Weight NB 2LH Battery Pack Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery 7 4...

Page 161: ...Connections TV VCR 31 Continuous shooting 107 Copyright signals 85 Data code 70 Date and time 18 Date format 76 Date search 74 Demo mode 80 Digital effects 62 Digital zoom 26 Direct print function 122 Direct transfer 135 Drive mode 107 DV dubbing 84 DV terminal 81 91 Easy recording 43 Effects 64 End search 72 Erasing images 115 Exposure 50 Faders 62 Fast forward 28 File numbers 96 Flash 101 Focusi...

Page 162: ... still images memory card 97 Remote sensor 77 Review 103 Rewind 28 Ring light adapter 47 S1 video terminal 32 Sample images 118 Sand Snow mode 43 Screen displays 140 SD Memory Card 93 Self timer 57 Shoulder strap 158 Shutter speed 55 Skin detail 49 Slide show 112 SP mode 58 Speaker 30 Sports mode 43 Spotlight mode 43 Still image playback mode 111 Still image quality 94 Still image size 94 Stitch A...

Page 163: ...Zealand Ltd Customer Care 09 489 0470 www canon co nz Canon Singapore Pte Ltd 1 HarbourFront Avenue 04 01 Keppel Bay Tower Singapore 098632 Tel 65 6799 8888 Fax 65 6799 8882 Canon Hongkong Company Ltd 19 F The Metropolis Tower 10 Metropolis Drive Hunghom Kowloon Hong Kong Canon Latin America Inc Sales Enquiries 703 Waterford Way Suite 400 Miami FL 33126 USA Printed on 100 reused paper PRINTED IN J...

Search results

Summary of Contents for MV MVX30i

Reviews:

Related manuals for MV MVX30i

Brands by name

Popular brands

Canon MV MVX30i, Instruction Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for MV MVX30i

Reviews:

Related manuals for MV MVX30i

Brands by name

Popular brands